Came here for a post-Birthday celebration dinner. The food is amazing with a Southern, home cooking style flare. Portions are generous. Food is flavorful cooked to perfection. I had the Beef brisket. They served it with a few lean and fattier pieces, pickled onions and pickles on the side along with a warm bread roll. For my sides, I opted for the spicy collards with stewed tomatoes, and creamy cheesy grits. Also had cornbread with a yummy berry glaze sauce and deviled eggs. Service was welcoming. Our hostess was friendly and our waitress had a wonderful personality and chatted with us and welcomed us back. The decor is quaint, open, airy, plenty of open windows and great lighting. I highly recommend this restaurant for home styled meals, or for cocktails at the bar. The food was awesome. Can't wait to return and try a few more items from the menu. read more

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We went there for brunch. The food and drinks were good. The Brisket Hash is really good. Service is good too. They get pretty busy , reservation is recommended. read more

I really loved the overall look and atmosphere of Ruthie's! There's plenty of spacious seating both indoors and outdoors, which I appreciated. I went in expecting more soul food and Southern cooking, but the menu leaned more toward casual American dining. To be fair, I didn't look at the menu beforehand, so that's on me! The deviled eggs were good and generously filled! The veggie burger was good as well, although smaller than I expected. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere more than the food itself, but I'd be willing to come back for brunch and give it another try! read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Deviled Eggs - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Overall, I would rate this experience a C-. The ambiance, service (Josh was a great server), location, and bathroom cleanliness, all deserve an A. But let's get into what does not: the food, the flies, the lack of salt and pepper shakers on the table. Some of that is small stuff, but the biggest thing lacking here is the food/ seasoning - and i cant get past that. Nice place, but would not recommend. read more

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Definitely a 4.5 star experience. Forgive me if I butcher the names, but I believe it was Jake and Gage that gave us fast and excellent service. They reminded us about restaurant week, and made some excellent menu recommendations. The food truly is "comfort food". It feels like you are at a very elevated version of a backyard barbecue. All the dishes have a wonderful smoke flavor, without the smoke overpowering any of the other flavors. Every dish, from appetizers, mains, and dessert felt hand crafted and well seasoned. The decor is bright and airy, with large windows, comfortable seats, and fresh flowers at every table. I would definitely like to come back and try a few more menu items. read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Grilled octopus, tender and Smokey. - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Parking: it's located in Fairfax corner. You have to park in the general free parking area near by and then walk to the restaurant. Seating: there are a lot of seats indoors! There are a couple of seats outdoors as well Food: the food was pretty good! We enjoyed the cornbread! Bathroom: it is located in the back of the restaurant & it was clean! Price: a pricier brunch style restaurant. I would say it's an upper-mid tier price. Service: our server was very helpful & sweet! She was patient and friendly! read more

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Great food! Shared a lunch with my friend and we went with the recs from our server. She was helpful and we enjoyed her options! It's a beautiful new location! I still love the tuna tartare the most for an app! read more

Came for breakfast and was delighted! Good proportions and plenty of options for everyone to enjoy. Staff were attentive and very helpful. Love the mugs for their coffees. Very open space with plenty of seating read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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My sister and I walked in on a Saturday for brunch. We were able to sit at the bar which meant we got the pleasure of dining with Nam. He welcomed us with whit and warmth. He was timely with our drinks which were delicious and had tons of recommendations. We started with the apple donuts which I loved. They were warm and fluffy and the perfect level of sweetness to go with my coffee. My sister isn't a big raspberry person but really enjoyed the jam. I got the brisket bennie with a side of hash browns. The brisket was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender and the egg was poached perfectly. The hash browns are more like latkes and are a MUST - crispy and soft at the same time. My sister got the fried chicken biscuit with a side of fruit and the hashbrowns. The fruit was super fresh. The chicken was moist and flavorful. We will definitely be back here! read more

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We finally made it to Ruthie's. After seeing that other Yelpers recommended making a reservation, my husband made one for Saturday at 5 p.m. When we got there, the man at the host stand told us to take a seat, as he had others who were there first and needed a seat. Our wait wasn't very long at all. We were taken to a 2-top booth, which had an adequate amount of space. Our server/bartender, Jorge, was prompt getting to us and took our drink orders. He definitely knew his job and did it well. I chose a mocktail, "tea refresher" which consists of: "iced tea, ginger, mint". It was a very refreshing and flavorful drink. My husband had a Clausthaler beer. For an appetizer, we got deviled eggs. The portion size is 4 halves. which are flavored with "chives, garlic croutons, paprika". We enjoyed them...but...our favorite deviled eggs are the ones Jackson's has. Dinner entree portions come in either small or large portions. We both chose to have the small portions. I chose to order "Wood Grilled Roseda Farms Tri-Tip Steak", which consists of: "slices of Tri-Tip, charred scallion chimichurri, and beanaise". Each entree comes with either 2 or 3 sides. For my two sides, I chose "Marsh hen grits" and "Braised greens smoked tomato." I liked the tri-tip, even though it wasn't very tender, the flavor was good. The grits had a mild cheese in them, which didn't overtake them. The greens were okay, but I've had better. The two sides stayed nice and warm through the meal. My husband ordered "Wood grilled Salmon" which was seasoned with: "lemon pepper butter". For his two sides, he chose "Marsh hen grits" and "mac and cheese". The salmon was properly cooked: fall apart tender and very tasty. He particularly liked the grits. The mac and cheese could have had more cheesy flavor. We looked at the dessert menu and decided to try the "apple maple cobbler"...but...alas!...they were out of it. So, we decided to skip dessert. My husband ordered a Cappuccino to finish his meal. Overall, service was excellent: every staff member we dealt with was very friendly, polite, and helpful. Despite the noisy kids, we would go to Ruthie's again. read more

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Amaris was only on the job 2 weeks and she really went above and beyond to take care of us!!! She was so thorough and patient with all of our requests and even validated me when I asked for a manager because I thought they forgot half of my steak ! Turns out it was under the fries and salad - at which point I told the Mark the manager Nevermind, he said it's ok I can see how it feels scant I'll get you a few pieces of brisket to try too! I mean how professional and caring ?? Another small snafu and they made up for it with free desert. Don't miss the fries - all their smoked in house meats, fresh salad, home made Bloody Mary, gorgeous interior light bright airy and fresh flowers everywhere and a stunning patio. Not to be missed. read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I've never heard of Ruthie's but if you name a brunch spot, I'm there! This was actually a random impromptu visit that I'm really glad I decided to do. There's a parking lot that's about a block away from the restaurant but if full there are plenty of parking garages nearby. The restaurant has a good selection of food on the menu, and I liked that there was a nice variety of options to choose from. I had a hard time choosing because I wanted quite a few things. RUTHIE'S ALL-DAY LEMONADE was amazing. I asked for it to be a tad bit sweeter than it was originally so it pretty much tasted like lemonade. The DEVILED EGGS were probably my least favorite item on the menu. The filling tasted as if it had too much mayonnaise. It drowned out the taste of all the other elements. It was really imbalanced. The BRISKET BENNIE was another favorite of mine. Seasoned beautifully and flavorful. The PULLED PORK MARSH HEN GRITS BOWL was in desperate need of some salt. Adding a bit of that would have really brought out the flavor of the pulled pork and grits. I was disappointed because I was most excited to try this item. All in all, Ruthie's All Day wasn't a bad brunch spot. I liked the variety on the menu, the parking was convenient, the food was okay and the service was good. However, I don't think it was quite memorable enough for me to go out of my way to return. read more

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This was my second visit to Ruthie's, and my first time at their Arlington location. I ordered the exact same thing I had on my first visit--the Fried Cob Chicken Salad--and it tasted just as good! I really appreciate the consistency! We also ordered the brisket Bennie, which was delicious and definitely worth trying. We sat on the patio on a rainy morning with our dog, and I was happy to find out that they're dog-friendly! Already planning my next visit--can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing!!! This was our first time at this location and it did not disappoint. The food - My husband has the branzino which was seasoned and cooked just right. The only downside was it was super small and did not have as much meat. I had the black bean quinoa burger and OMG it was the best! You could tell that they did not use fillers as a practically fell apart as I ate it and the seasoning was on point. We'll definitely return as the ambiance and staff helped with the experience. read more

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I've been wanting to try Ruthie's, but didn't want to deal with the trouble of going to Arlington. After trying them out here, I would say I get why they're so popular. This place is much larger than I was expecting, which is definitely warranted as there's always a wait on the weekends. My table split the skillet cornbread, which was great! Not too sweet and a heaping amount of butter piled on top. It's a bit heavy, but that's to be expected from cornbread. For my main, I got the brisket bennie, and this was good. All of the components of a traditional Eggs Benedict were there and done well (perfectly poached egg). The brisket was a nice touch, but I think it was maybe too much? Or it may have been the presentation of an entire slice of brisket between the egg and bread that made it harder to eat than necessary. The salad was a much-needed break in the richness. Overall, it's a filling dish and the flavors are nice, but I think I would opt for something lighter next time. read more

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First time at Ruthie's all-day and this has been on my list of restaurants to must try for a while. While I did not go for their breakfast, their dinner was delicious! The ruthie's meat + two/three sides is awesome and gives you a lot of food to try. I got the tri-tip steak which was cooked perfectly and my partner got the 1/2 citrus marinated chicken which we were both surprised at how juicy it was. Not dry at all and full of flavor. We were so hungry this day that we actually finished all our food, but they are generous with their portions that you could really have leftovers. Restaurant interior and exterior decor is very cute. I will definitely return to try their breakfast after this experience. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and well lit. Service was friendly and prompt. The cornbread was delicious and so were the wings. My daughter enjoyed her steak and grits, not the fries. I enjoyed the tenders and fries, but not the collards. I think it was the tomatoes. My daughter's friend really enjoyed her burger, but not the rice. My husband enjoyed his entire meal. I don't know if we would return as we were only in the area for a baseball showcase. read more

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This was my first visit to Ruthie's All-Day, but my friend had been a regular at the Arlington location. Our visit did not disappoint! It was a lovely evening, so we sat outside. I started with the Black Velvet cocktail (pictured), which was a mix of tequila, blackberry shrub, vanilla, lime, and egg white - a tasty blend. My friend tried the Garden Party, never having tried elderflower liqueur before; he found it a little sweet. We both switched to the Coco-Locomotion cocktail for our second drinks, and that was very refreshing, very summer-y, transporting us to the islands in our minds. For appetizers, we shared Harry's hot hush puppies with shrimp and roasted jalapeño; and their deviled eggs. Both were excellent choices. The hush puppies came with the dipping sauce that played off the flavors perfectly. And who doesn't like a well-executed deviled egg? For dinner, we shared a meal with smoked brisket, selecting the brussels sprouts and potato salad as our sides. We nearly licked the plate and bowls clean, it was THAT GOOD! Even the complimentary pickles on the plate disappeared. It was plenty of food, but we somehow managed to give their warm chocolate chip campfire cookies a try for dessert. (I mean, how could you not?) It was an excellent meal, great service, and I will be coming back for a return visit very soon. Definitely make a reservation so there's no wait, as I can see this place becoming very popular even on weeknights. They don't stay open super late, so plan accordingly! read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food is great. It tastes fresh and is really delicious. We had a variety of egg dishes and the cornbread. The problem is the service. It could not have been worse. When manager Matt came over quickly when we were seated, I had hope. However, 20 min later when my friend had not gotten her coffee, I called him over and he seemed annoyed. My friend did finally get her coffee. Food took a while to come out. It was good - so that was a plus. Our server was pretty much invisible the entire time and never checked in after our food came out. The place is packed - so I guess good service is overrated. read more

Treat from my daughter & son- in law.We ordered wings and their cornbread. I loved the cornbread with butter.Mu grand daughter enjoyed too .Wings was good.We ordered the family style meal.Brisket was superb tender melts in your mouth .Loved their mashed potato , coleslaw and mac and cheese . Also their ribs were too good enjoyed the white barbecue sauce . Pulled pork was good .Biscuit was good too. Had lot of leftovers took home . Will definitely be back soon . Rice was ok will not order next time . read more

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I recently checked out Ruthie's in Fairfax with a friend, and while I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food was a bit underwhelming. The restaurant itself is really cute and has a fun 50s/60s diner-inspired vibe. The decor was probably my favorite part of the experience and made for a great spot to catch up with a friend. We started with the wings, trying both the dry rub and buffalo flavors. Unfortunately, neither stood out. The dry rub was a little too dry for my taste, and even the buffalo wings seemed to lack the saucy, flavorful punch I was expecting. We both also ordered the fried chicken sandwiches. It was decent, but it was just two of their chicken tenders placed on a bun. It wasn't bad, just not particularly memorable. We finished with the warm cookies and ice cream for dessert. I was looking forward to freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with that gooey consistency, but it didn't quite deliver. Overall, Ruthie's has a charming atmosphere and is worth visiting for the nostalgic vibe, but the food didn't quite wow me. read more

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honestly, i dont know how to feel about this place. lots of seating, organized service, and kind people. interior is dull and pretty empty, i ambiance is minimally thought through. is it worth making reservations and waiting for? not necessarily. fries were not my favorite, and the arugula salad was super bitter. just did not mesh with the dish. brisket hash portion was huge and pretty delicious. would like it with a side of bread though to break the flavor up! i'd only come back for the hash browns. i always love patty style ones and they were seasoned to perfection. will be trying some other dishes if i do visit again read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Lovely southern comfort food spot! It was super busy when we dined on a Friday for lunch. Surprisingly our favorite protein was the branzino! Did not expect that from a bbq spot but it was cooked perfectly, so moist and tender and the sauce on top of it was divine. Steak was pretty good but smallish for the price it was like 6 slices? We also loved pretty much all of the side dishes. Biscuits had a light jalapeño aftertaste which I absolutely loved, the grits were super creamy and flavorful and perfectly executed, Mac & cheese top notch also super rich & addicting and the little crumbs add the fun texture, the arugula salad freshened up the entire plate, and the roasted Brussels sprouts also was a great pairing with the whole meal. It took more than 10 minutes to flag down a server to order but they're all super nice and they were clearly swamped, so they offered a corn bread for the delayed service (which was amazing. Has both a sweet and salty profile that we loved). Management should work on proper staffing for busy days but other than that all was great! read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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First time here. Doesn't look like a BBQ joint inside and looks more like a bistro but the Q is legit. Ribs were amazing with a little kick and the Brussels were really good and different with the fish sauce seasoning. Butterscotch pudding was amazing read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Sticky spare ribs, fish sauce brussels, fries and biscuits. - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Three stars for service-- it was just bad. Four stars for food--it was good, not great. Absolutely love this new location. It's a much better facility than the one in Arlington. Arlington is much closer, but this one just looks a lot nicer. Sitting down outdoors I almost felt like I was in Key West. They also seem to have added boxes of flowers, which is a nice touch. Service was not good. The young man even volunteered that he's well paid so that shouldn't be an issue. It took at least 15/20 minutes for me to get my iced tea after I had to ask for it again. The food came and the hashbrowns were not warm. We had to ask for honey butter for the biscuits. It did come with a raspberry sauce, but we wanted to also add the honey butter. The honey butter never came. Because we've already had to ask a couple of times about the iced tea we didn't bother asking for the butter again. Had to ask for a refill on my iced tea, something the waiter should've been watching for. We ate our eggs without any salt and pepper. There doesn't appear to be any salt and pepper anywhere. That's not a problem if the waiter would just verify before you eat if you want additional spices/condiments AND bring them; even had to ask the waitress, who brought my tea, to bring me sugar. Our waiter was very difficult to get a hold of and the other young man we tried to flag down just ignored us. So, trying to ask for anything else while you're dining is not got by to happen. I even suggested that I call the front desk on my phone to get service. Not good. The waiter explained the reason for the long delay in my iced tea is that the bar gets too busy during brunch. Evidently they know it gets busy so they should adjust for that. That really is not an excuse. The appetizer Apple donuts are yummy with a lovely raspberry sauce. My eggs were over easy a little overdone, but I'm not going to be picky about that. Interesting, we went into a retail store and they asked where we had just been. We explained everything and she too, said she had bad service at Ruthie's. We will try it one more time, but if the service is this bad again, it really is too irritating to go back. p.s. The appetizer donuts were served on a chipped plate. Again, that really shouldn't happen because this is supposed to be a nice restaurant. read more

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This place is amazing! It was packed when we arrived around 10 am on Saturday. We didn't have a reservation but we got lucky and got the seat without any wait time. The price is actually very reasonable and the food was excellent! I really loved their coffee and how they served with a fresh cream! I added a side of hashbrown to my brisket hash and the hashbrown came with a separate small plate. Our server was very attentive and friendly. I know this place is fairly new, so everything looked very clean and I really enjoyed the vibe. I'd love to come back again! read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Apple pie pancakes - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Usually I'm a big fan of Ruthie's, but this was my first time in the Fairfax location. We were seated and received coffees quickly, but had to wait a long time for them to take our food orders. Then, it took 26 minutes for the food to actually arrive. The servers were apologetic but it was overall very frustrating, especially when the restaurant was relatively busy but not packed. The worst thing was after waiting all that time, we found what looked like pubic hairs in the apple pie pancake (see photo). Gross! The manager came out to apologize and immediately took it off the bill, but our appetite was pretty gone after that. read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Brisket Benny - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Stopped by with the wife for lunch and overall it was pretty good. We tried the cornbread appetizer and that was very good. For the main course we both had the roast beef sandwich and I liked it, but I would skip the onion jam. The jam was more similar to caramelized onions but they had an odd texture. My biggest disappointment were the fries. They weren't very crisp and came with herbs on them that overpowered the flavor. It is a nice addition to the area, and I'll definitely go back for brunch. read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Beef sandwich and fries. - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This was a tough one to star out. Our initial service was 5 star. Front staff went out of their way to accomadate my husband's request which I appreciated. Its hard to be st a two top table and mo where to put ones cane. They moved us to a booth which was fabulous. Lovely server and things started strong but once food was served while he asked if we might want salt/pepper or hot sauce we indicated we didn't know yet. But he didn't swing back again till half way thru.... not knocking that off as its only day 5 for this location. Everyone still finding their rhythm. The 4 star is taste related. So what missed the mark? The hushpuppies would have been phenomenal for me if they had been without the shrimp and served with butter. The base is fabulous and the shrimp taste not enough to make a difference IMO. We shared the tri tip. Perfectly cooked and a okay chimichuri. It was the sides that weren't quite what I expected and yet one was a standout. The brussels sprouts on one hand were crispy and tasty. But the menu said fish sauce vinaigrette. I didnt taste any vinegar or fish sauce so was disappointed. If I just comment on the taste they were excellent. Just not matching description. We also had the pulled pork pinto beans. Hearty side but taste wise for us conflicted with our chimichuri. Biggest disappointment was the fries. The fries themselves were great but I wasnt expecting herbs (I think dill) on my fries. For us it was the herbs. On next visit if we do fries I'd probably ask if they could be made plain So overall a reluctant 4 star. But lots of other things to try so will revisit... read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Shrimp hushpuppies - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Welcome to the neighborhood! We came on opening night and it was buzzing. Menu is amazing and we like the open kitchen. The staff was friendly and knew the menu well. We also saw the chef walking around. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I would definitely recommend booking a reservation in advance especially during weekend brunch. If we hadn't, we would have to wait for at least an hour to eat inside. Outdoor seating was still somewhat available, but I did not want to eat in 100 degree weather. I ordered the brisket bennie and the brisket was so good!! I also enjoyed the biscuit underneath it all too. My friend got the apple pie pancakes and it looked really good. She said the apples were sweet but the whipped topping balanced it out well. Although I did think the prices were expensive for what you get, I did enjoy the food overall. I would come back here. read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Brisket bennie - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Food is overall good. Brisket was okay, a little tough (forgot to take a pic). Love their cornbread and biscuits! Service was great, everyone is so nice and the ambience is cute - love the flowers and the way it feels cozy. read more

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Always busy, always full. Reservations highly recommended. Walk ins to expect a long wait. Loved the drinks, the food can be hit and miss.Last time was good but 2nd time around, eggs order were not accdg to the description, greasy plates, service also hit and miss. Some servers are just better than others. read more

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First time trying Ruthie's! I was pleased with the food and the portions were def worth the price. I got the chicken tenders plate and my friend got he roast pork! I loved loved LOVED the devil eggs that they had. It was delicious and honestly the cornbread could have been a dessert in their own. The service was decent quick and efficient and hospitable. The overall vibe of the location was cute and rustic and felt very cozy. I loved the golden hour and whoa-berry mocktails such a fun drink to have when cooling down in the DMV heat! I will def go back one to try their brunch options and they are allergen aware! read more

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So been wanting to try this place for a while. And tbh everything was very well done overall. The Decor and vibes were very nice and pretty unique. The service was pretty good but little slow because it was so busy but will not knock them much on that. Food presentation was great. Prices were little high but total acceptable for being in Fairfax corner. Would try it again and would recommend:) read more

This was our first visit. We walked in at breakfast time and were surprised to learn that it was a "Order at the counter" (i.e., table service starts at 11:00AM); but we ordered and found a seat. The restaurant is clean and comfortable with an air or a southern place with an outdoor patio. The food and the coffee were good. My wife ordered the chicken and biscuit with came with honey on top and at age, 82, she said she did not know that she like honey so much. My wife's meal came on a dinner plate. I had the biscuits, eggs and bacon. The unusual part was that the biscuits and eggs were both served in separate bowls while the bacon was on a small plate. Service was quick and the food was good. The bathroom was clean and even had warm water. We plan on returning. read more

This place rocks! Great architecture with open feel. Full bar with excellent drinks. Fun bartenders and servers supplying excellent service! read more

Ruthie's All-Day - Biscuits Biscuit and Gravy - Southern Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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My husband and I came by to check out Ruthie's breakfast. The interior ambiance was warm and springy. As soon as we walked in, we recognized that there were people by the register placing orders. The staff explained to us that the weekday breakfast is operated based on counter service. They had water, utensils, serving plates were set aside for you to grab once you placed an order. You can pick your own seats to enjoy. The food is being brought out to your table but you need to grab your own refill for beverages from the bar. We particularly want to give a shoutout to Issam, who brought our entrees and went extra miles for us when we were confused about getting our shelves a drink from the bar. Excellent quality of food. Lovely ambiance. Service needs a bit of improvement but overall, we might return for breakfast again read more

Went there yesterday and place was mostly empty yet got seated next to the servers work station so I could hear their conversations. At some point heard them talking about me and my family. Nothing bad but it was distracting. Went back today for brunch with no reservation and they had no tables till 3 pm. I guess they don't allocate any tables whatsoever to walk-ins. Anyway, place itself is very nice and everything looks brand new. Food looks amazing so I'll try to go back once more and see if anything improves what the logistics side of things. read more

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Came here with a group of friends for Saturday brunch. From the service to the food, our experience overall was great!! Btw, they're dog friendly and they had us seated outside with our dog. Our group got a variety of dishes, but the ones that stood out were the skillet cornbread and brisket hash. So delicious!! read more

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