We enjoyed a very leisurely and delicious meal at Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen. The Prix-fixe menu…read morewas perfect for us as we were starved. I love the quaint and rustic feeling of the space which contrasted with the elevated dining experience. The view of the Potomac from the courtyard and restaurant were spectacular The Strawberry Fields Forever specialty cocktail is a refreshing blend of strawberry, mint, and rum. The Palm Royale is just as delightful with St Elder and Pomegranate liqueurs with champagne. Ludmyla was very friendly and Alla the manager helped us out with gluten free options. We enjoyed the Hummingbird Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Lemon Linguine (with GF pasta) and Steak Frites. The Crème Brûlée and Flourless Chocolate Torte were a decadent finale for a splendid meal. It is hard to believe such a great restaurant is located inside a hotel. Hotel Indigo is very fortunate.

Staying here at Hotel Indigo so decided to go ahead and use our $15 daily credit since we were…read morebeing charged daily fee by hotel (for things we didn't really want but no choice so oh well....). Came on a Monday with my family of 4 and the food was great overall (yay) and HH drink prices also great (double-yay). So.... Why only two stars? When our check came it was for $189, but that didn't quite seem to add up based on what we ordered. I noticed there was no itemized receipt so I asked one of the servers if we could please have that. He returned and dropped it off quickly and it said $166 which did add up. Hmmmm? Why the $23 discrepancy? I sat there and our waiter wasn't making eye-contact in the practically empty restaurant but ten minutes later he walked over with a new check showing the $166 amount. No explanation, no oops/sorry, just a here you go. It was kinda disappointing given the nice meal we just had. Anyway, I just played along and said thank you and tipped him $30 (slightly less than I normally would on $166 but sorry, couldn't help but feel some shadiness with the check)

I had a lovely time at Ada's. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. There weren't any…read morereservations available so I chose to sit at the bar. I was greeted by a nice young gentleman. I can't remember his name but he and his partner Wynn gave impeccable customer service. I started out with an Orange Wave to drink while I waited for my sister. She was about 30 mins late. I wasn't rushed and I didn't feel uncomfortable waiting for her to arrive. I chose the lobster omelette. It came with potatoes and a mixed salad. The potatoes were crispy and the lobster was nice and buttery. The atmosphere was lively. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and you never know what local celebrity you may see. 10/10

A Promising First Impression That Fell Short at the Table…read more Upon walking in, the restaurant immediately makes a pleasant first impression. The ambiance is inviting, and there was a subtle, nostalgic touch with soft '80s music playing throughout the space something I genuinely enjoyed. The restaurant smelled fantastic... although, in fairness, that may have been me! The host was polite, and my waiter, Sid, was courteous as well. Unfortunately, the attention to detail began to slip almost immediately. The table I was seated at was visibly dirty and appeared as though it had not been properly wiped down before a fresh setting of plates was placed on it. To their credit, when I pointed it out, the table was cleaned with a wet wipe. I ordered a Plain burger with very specific: no cheese, no sauce of any kind, no mayonnaise, and no condiments just raw onion, tomato, lettuce and bacon. I also ordered an espresso martini. Sid did not write the order down, which I initially took as a sign of confidence and experience. Unfortunately, that confidence did not translate into accuracy. Burger #1 arrived, and despite my very specific request for raw onions, I was given sautéed onions on the side. There was also no tomato, and the burger arrived with a sauce I had explicitly said I did not want. I sent it back. What happened next was particularly disappointing. Instead of simply remaking the burger, Sid asked whether the kitchen could just scrape the sauce off. Absolutely not. When a diner specifically requests no sauce, scraping it off is not really the solution especially when the entire reason for the request is to avoid tasting it. I asked that the burger be remade completely because I did not want any trace of the sauce left behind. To make matters worse, the fries accompanying the first burger were lukewarm. Then came Burger #2 and somehow, this one arrived with cheese. Cheese. The one ingredient I had specifically said I did not want. At that point, the issue was no longer about a simple kitchen mistake. It was about the dining experience and whether the order was actually being heard. Having to send a meal back multiple times because the most basic modifications weren't followed is incredibly frustrating, particularly in a restaurant positioning itself as a higher-end dining establishment. Ryan ultimately took my final order correctly with pen and paper might I add which was Great, and the chef personally brought out the replacement burger#3. That final burger was prepared according to my specifications, which I appreciated. But by then, the experience had already taken a hit. And that's the frustrating part: if I'm going to pay a premium for a high-end burger in a high-end setting, I expect the burger to come out correctly the first time. The luxury isn't just the atmosphere or the price point; it's supposed to be the attention to detail. After all of that, I couldn't help but think: I could have gone to Five Guys, spent about $20, and saved myself all of this trouble. when the execution of such a straightforward order becomes this complicated, the experience doesn't quite live up to the setting or the price.

We are Canadians living in old town Alexandria for work and this is probably the best food and…read moreservice we have had. We both had pasta dishes and the arancini and everything was perfectly executed. For dessert the doughnuts were to die for. And we loved the Latino spin the chef added to the dishes. Positive energy and lively ambiance with still a cozy side and romantic feel. We will return for sure!

We reserved a table for two during a recent weekend to try The Majestic's "Brunch & Bubbles"…read morethree-course meal with Champaign. Goodness, it was great! The staff were welcoming and helpful. Restrooms in the lower level have been updated. Everything was spotless, fresh and lovely. Our server, Tony allowed us to split a delicious salad with our meal. I recommend the Harvest Salad! The beverage, breads, salad and my smoked Salmon Benedict were beautifully plated, and spiced Mediterranean-style perfectly. We finished with a chocolate mousse parfait to-die-for! High recommendations!

Walked in with no idea what I wanted, but one whiff of burger and my mind was made up. The birria…read moreburger and duck fat fries were delicious. Shoutout to my server Scott, hands down one of the best servers I've had in a while. Give that man a raise! He went over the specials, made great recommendations, and even pointed out the restroom without being asked, not sure that's ever happened to me before. When I couldn't decide between regular fries or duck fat fries, he brought out a small sample of each so I could choose. As for the burger, it was just as good as it smelled walking in. The birria sauce took it to another level of flavor. Didn't get pictures this time, but I'll be back and will update the post then. Highly recommend if you're in Old Town Alexandria.

Great spot near the water for some food and drinks! Server…read morewas great; He was attentive and kind! Definitely would give it another try!

Chadwick's was such a fun little stop while walking around Old Town Alexandria! We popped in to…read morecool off from the heat and immediately loved the laid-back, local feel. The bartenders were super friendly, and the bar was full of locals chatting, laughing, and clearly enjoying themselves. We tried a local beer and cider, and both were delicious and so refreshing after being outside. We also noticed at least four people around us ordering the fish and chips, which definitely caught our attention for next time! If you're looking for a cold drink, great A/C, friendly bartenders, and that comfortable neighborhood-bar vibe right in Old Town, Chadwick's is definitely worth a stop.

If it seems like Chadwicks has been around for over 100 years...that's because it kind of has…read more Opened in 1979, the building which houses Chadwicks is a historic 19th century warehouse and is located right besides the Alexandria waterfront. Haven't been to Chadwicks in a while, so it was nice to convene for a recent brunch to catch up with some friends. While there is limited outdoor seating, I prefer the upstairs since it's typically quieter, and the abundant windows naturally illuminate the space. The interior is also characterized by nautically themed decor, along with exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring. TBH, this is one of the better Brunch spots in Old Town. There brunch menu is extensive - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68d065ce6d80726524c2bca9/t/6a3d8efe5e4fbd1439f0bc1a/1782419198238/Brunch.pdf - and has all of traditional breakfast offerings of pancakes, french toast, a variety of eggs, sausage/bacon/ham, etc. While there are also lunch type savory options such as sandwiches and chicken and pasta entrees, I opted for the classic biscuits and gravy. I don't normally eat this type of heavy carb heavy dish...but every now and then, it's not so bad. The plate arrived with two buttermilk biscuits, country bacon gravy, two sunny side up two eggs, and home fries. The gravy was nice and thick with pieces of sausage bits, but I found the biscuits on the dry side, rather than buttery and flaky. Eggs were prepared properly and had that satisfying "ooze" when the yolks were popped. Home fries tasted previously frozen and could've used a few more minutes in the fryer. Service was a bit slow as there was only one staff taking orders and delivering food. But he was friendly and would circle back around to check on our group frequently. Pair your meal with a few choices of cocktails (I ordered a $5 mimosa) and Chadwicks brunc h is a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. Be sure to inform your server ahead of time, if separate checks are desired. One brunch entree, one mimosa with tax and tip totalled to about $25.

The broccolini was delicious. The fries without the old bay seasoning were good…read more I appreciate another server Coming to give our table water while our waitress was busy. Noel our server was AMAZING.

Tuna tartare appetizer saved the table from a 45+ minute ticket turn time on Monday night…read more. grateful our server made the suggestion to get the appetizer for something quick as he knew the kitchen was getting full... not his fault about the timing but quick skills on suggesting the appetizer We got crab cakes which were perfection, full of meat and absolutely delicious and blackened salmon, also perfectly cooked and delicious. The one down fall, a mouse in the corner of the bricks above our table, an employee came to see what we were standing up looking at ensured they'd call the exterminator.

Food is always amazing! Ambers was our waitress and she was extremely attentive, and checked on our…read moretable to make sure we had all that we needed.

Really disappointed. I got seafood platter and shrimp was wonderful but fish and crab cake were…read morenot very good. My friend got beef barbecue sandwich and other friend beef tips on skewer w gravy and mashed potatoes. We all sampled each other's food. Again, nothing special about either of these. After plates were brought, server did not come back to check. Server could not find a dessert menu and then after long wait brought 3 for 2 people and another waiter came up and asked for the extra menu because they didn't have enough. One dessert came out and we waited over 10 minutes to flag our waiter and say that other dessert ordered hadn't arrived. He came back saying it was on someone else table. Wine was very good. Server was friendly but service disjointed. I'm giving this a 3 but don't think we will go back to this location. Sorry. :(

Met a friend for a drink on a Friday night. I started with a drink at bar and they transferred it…read moreto the table bill which is very customer friendly. I appreciated that. We sat at a table outside and enjoyed the view and occasional plane taking off. My dirty martinis weren't really salty/briney although they were the right color. The blue cheese stuffed olives were excellent. The charcuterie board was impressive with the warm rosemary bread, manchego cheese, grapes, salami, prosciutto, and olives. Cocktails good.

I'd give this place 3.5 stars. The ambiance was okay, the service was great (shoutout to Mike!),…read moreand the drinks were good overall, but the food was hit or miss. The Golden Spritz was really good, but the truffle martini didn't taste like truffle at all. The hamachi crudo and linguini that came with the chicken paillard were both very bland. The burger was cooked perfectly, but the meat itself was a bit on the bland side, and I also found a bay leaf in the burger, which was unexpected. The truffle fries were a mix of crispy and soggy. If you're ordering from the brunch menu, I'd recommend the duck rolls, colossal crab cocktail, and shrimp and grits.

We came to The Warehouse for Restaurant Week. It had a nice old school feel. We arrived a bit past…read moreour reservation time but the host was accommodating. We were seated upstairs. The waiter and wait service was attentive and friendly. For my 3 courses, I got the She-Crab Soup, Braised Short Rib, and Creole Bread Pudding. Everything was tasty. The soup was the best - so creamy and satisfying - we all devoured them. I also got an Old Fashioned cocktail alongside it. I would recommend this restaurant and check out the regular menu next time.

Went on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. Didn't make reservations and none were needed, it…read morewasn't overly busy. It's a nice looking restaurant though it has a bit of an old, historic feel to it. The restrooms are upstairs and very small. One stall in the ladies' room didn't have any purse hooks which was a tad annoying (they were broken). Ordered the crab cakes, which came with a heaping serving of french fries. Every entree also came with either champagne or strawberries and cream. The cream was thick and delicious. The crab cakes were dry, unfortunately. Maybe it's partly because there was no filler, which is a good thing, but I wished they were more moist. And the fries had a crispy batter, which are not my favorite. Lastly, I wished the meal came with a vegetable of some sort. And I didn't see any sides to order from, and no veggies for apps. The meal was a bit disappointing, especially for the price point (which is different on the menu than what's on their website). My party was seated by the window but the internet still didn't work well. Had to request the wifi password. I didn't realize I had been here once before, for Mother's Day. But after this meal, I don't think I need to return.

Great food with excellent flavor. The portion were ample and I didn't finish my meal. Pulled pork…read moreand sausage are delicious and the smoke on the burnt ends was perfect. I will definitely come back when I get into town again.

I came here based on a recommendation that this was "the best BBQ." That set the bar pretty high,…read moreand unfortunately, the food didn't come close to meeting it. I ordered the two-meat meal with pulled pork and brisket, fiery mac & cheese, sweet BBQ baked beans, and cornbread, plus an iced tea. With tip, the total was $32.04. At that price, I expected a genuinely good BBQ meal. Instead, I left wondering how a place known for BBQ could miss the mark so badly on the meat. The pulled pork was simply bland. There wasn't much smoke or seasoning coming through, and very little about it stood out. The one positive: it wasn't dry. Then there was the brisket, which was by far the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was sliced extremely thin--almost like lunch meat--and had quite a bit of fat that didn't appear to have rendered properly. Yet somehow, despite all that fat, the meat itself was incredibly dry. Good brisket should be tender, juicy, and have properly rendered fat. This was none of those things. Quite frankly, it was some of the worst brisket I've had in years. Ironically, the BBQ sauces were considerably better than the BBQ. You get a choice of Original, Honey Chipotle, and North Carolina Vinegar. I really enjoyed the spicy, smoky-sweet flavor of the Honey Chipotle, but the Original was easily my favorite. That sauce was excellent, and I'd happily put it on another meal. The sides were a mixed bag. The sweet BBQ baked beans were decent and had good flavor. Nothing extraordinary, but I enjoyed them. The fiery mac & cheese had potential. I liked the heat from the jalapeños, but the cheese sauce had a noticeably grainy texture. Whether that came from the way it was prepared or how it was reheated, I don't know, but good mac & cheese should have a smooth, creamy, silky cheese sauce. This didn't. And then, surprisingly, we get to the best thing on the entire tray: the cornbread. I really liked that they put whole corn kernels in it, and the cornbread had great flavor. In fact, it was the only item on my tray that I finished completely. Unfortunately, it appeared to have been reheated--presumably in a microwave--which made some of the corn kernels chewy. Honestly, I would have preferred it served at room temperature. Still, it was easily the highlight of the meal. Even the iced tea managed to disappoint. I initially mixed the sweet and unsweetened teas, but after realizing I couldn't taste much sweetness, I went back and filled my glass with 100% sweet tea. It still wasn't sweet. Maybe the containers were accidentally switched that day, but whatever was labeled "sweet tea" definitely wasn't. For $32.04, I expected much better. When you're selling BBQ, the smoked meats need to be the reason people come back--not something that has to be rescued by sauce. There were some bright spots here: the Original BBQ sauce was excellent, the beans were good, and the cornbread was genuinely enjoyable. But those things can't make up for bland pulled pork and especially dry, poorly rendered brisket sliced like deli meat. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but based on the meal I was served, I wouldn't return. And I definitely wouldn't call it "the best BBQ."