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    3.5 (143 reviews)
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    Buffet breakfast for special event
    Celina G.

    Surreal hosted a Women's History Month networking breakfast with National Landing. It was a beautiful and elegant space to gather and meet so many amazing people. The breakfast buffet featured a yogurt, fruit, and toppings bar; a bakery cabinet full of yummy muffins and croissants; and juices and coffee. After chatting with the attendees around me and grabbing more food, we heard from a panel of speakers. Overall, it was a wonderful event hosted by the restaurant.

    Nameeta M.

    My friend and I came here for a quick brunch after a crazy morning in DC since this was so close to the metro station and were blown away by the beautiful ambiance, great service, and delicious food. I got a tomato ricotta pastry which was unique and tasty (I could have had 2 more) with a side salad and my friend had the breakfast plate which she enjoyed. The jam they gave was absolutely delicious (I think it was like a raspberry jam that they make in-house) and my server was kind enough to give us a few extra cups of it to take home. We weren't that starving but I want to come back to do their all you can eat option, that menu had a lot more options (like shakshsuka, avocado toast, etc) for just $35 pp. I will definitely be back for that!

    Shelby P.

    I had high hopes for Surreal in Crystal City, but unfortunately the experience fell short. From the moment we arrived, it was very apparent that the staff wanted to close early. We were called prior that if we didn't show up for our reservation on time, they would close, and once we were there, we felt rushed the entire meal so they could go home. It created a very uncomfortable atmosphere and really took away from the experience. The food was disappointing. The spaghetti sauce lacked flavor, and the meatballs were honestly horribly cooked; dry, completely charred, and unpleasant. The menu overall felt strange and unfocused. That said, the interior is really cute and has a fun vibe. It might be an okay spot if you're just stopping in for a cocktail, but I wouldn't recommend it for dinner based on our experience.

    Alcohol-free Gin of the Lotus
    Stephanie S.

    Wow! Absolutely amazing brunch at Surreal. We'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu! The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous. The staff were all so friendly and attentive. It was overall an amazing dining experience. The food was delicious! The bread basket truly was a feast. It had the best croissant I've ever had - incredibly flakey and buttery. The potatoes that came with the eggs any way were delicious and had perfectly cooked onions adding great flavor. The shakshuka was bursting with flavor, though I wish there were more & bigger pieces of chorizo. The portions were great, but I made sure to leave room for a pain au chocolat to go!

    Fried Rice
    Kristyn F.

    Went for dinner on a Saturday evening. This restaurant is in Crystal City - so weekends are generally not busy. The inside of the restaurant is well curated, a lot of live plants and bright colors. The menu and vibe is a mix of Alice in Wonderland and international vibes. Food was decent but the drink menu and bar tenders were the stars. This bar is well equipped to make a variety of drinks. Food is a mix of a lot of different types of genres. Food is cooked well and menu is small-ish. I had the ragu, not the worst and not the best. The fried rice good, charcuterie plate was OK, not a lot of color or variety on the board. I will go back for happy hour on a weekday.

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    Karen T.

    Came here on a Thursday evening and it was not crowded was able to get a seat right away. The menu was well-rounded and had some interesting twist to it. The waiter explained to us that the dishes had a Mexican interpretation. The inside of the restaurant made you feel like you walked into an outdoor space which was appreciated in the humid weather. The dishes presented well, and the waiter was friendly. Was also able to get a pizza to go, and even after a little bit, it was great tasting.

    Wendi K.

    Breaks my heart to write a one star.... to be fair, this wasn't my choice for a dinner spot, it was chosen by a work colleague. but What a MISS. I don't know if they had an off day or were on purposely trying to make everything bad. We walk in for a group dinner of 8 and are given a "limited menu" with only a few items because our party is "too large", which is fine by me, but the other people in my party were not enthralled by the limited menu options. After much insistence, we were given the full menu. Not a great first impression. Things don't get better from there. The menu aims for "elevated" dishes with fine dining touches, and attempts a variety of items from different cultures. Key word - attempts. The menu is definitely priced VERY high - but it drastically fails on quality to live up to it. Appetizers - Oysters (a dozen for $39) - SUPER gritty. Not good. TBD on if I get food poisoning. Pillow Tuna Poke ($23) - the "pillow" on top was a fun twist and the seaweed salad was good, but the tuna poke quality was probably the worst I've had (tough, stringy, not fresh, very fishy). Again, TBD on if I get food poisoning. French Onion Soup ($16) - so weird, the onions are NOT caramelized (they are translucent white), and the whole thing had a weird vinegar flavor. Main Courses - I was hoping the main courses would save the night, as I asked our waitress what her favorite was and ordered that one, the Causa Frita ($29) - this was so incredibly salty, I almost had to force it down. Unfortunately, I was hungry. I had a few bites of the steak and it was probably the chewiest steak I have ever tried. The Mac and Cheese ($8) was also super weird, it was sweet and burnt at the same time. We were really sad that we wasted calories and dollars here :( I suppose the only plus was our waitress was a sweetheart. And the drinks were not bad. The interior was cool and hip too. So I suppose, one star for that. Do not recommend.

    Rachel R.

    We selected this spot because the inside decor and ambiance looked really cool. I'd say it mostly held up in person. We were directed to the bar during the late afternoon as the dining area wasn't open yet. The bartender seemed fairly curt and unfriendly which was kind of a bummer. Additionally, everything here was very overpriced for what it was. Food portions on the apps and sides were tiny! I will say the flavor of the food and drink did seem decent. There are limited nice restaurants in this area but I'd probably still recommend making the effort to go elsewhere even if you have to travel further.

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    Daniel R.

    An absolutely GORGEOUS restaurant in Crystal City! The interior is just stunning. The service and food are both good! I was a little underwhelmed by the tiny portion of the causa at the high price point, but the flavors were great. The pizza and pasta were also pretty serviceable! I encourage you to check this place out!

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    Jamaal M.

    The pizza looks good, we just came in for drinks. The server was nice and very attentive. The restaurant looks really nice!

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