Came by twice since it was close to my hotel. The place was empty around 1700 on a Tuesday night but packed Wednesday night coz it's Trivia night. On both nights, I thought service was good. First night, I got a brisket cheesesteak...this had tons of meat but lacking in the advertised fresh jalapeños and also lacking in flavor. Needed salt and I also added tobasco for some heart. Fries were not crispy, but soft and some were oily. Next, I got the Wednesday smoked two meat and two sides special. Brisket was ok...couldn't really tell because it was soaked in bbq sauce. Would recommend getting bbq sauce on the side. I also got the pork ribs which was dry and some parts were too overcooked to eat. The sides were underwhelming with the mashed potatoes being simple and I paid for the Brussels spouts upgrade which was ok...def lacking in flavor. Overall, good for a quick stop, but the food was kind of lacking. read more

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Chill spot in north old town. Shrimp was delicious. Corn had a nice char. Huge beer selection. Burger was hearty. read more

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Great place. Had been wanting to try this place and parking is usually an issue. Tonight we found a great spot and great time to come. Our waiter was a bit scattered but sweet. So he did ok. The food was fantastic and we sat outside during the rain so cooled down nicely. read more

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Overall my family gives a 3.5. Service is 5 stars. We've had Grace as our server twice since coming back to trivia at TJS. She does a great job. The young man that helps clear tables and assists with any other dining room needs did a great job. The manager is always available and dirty plates are cleared swiftly. The kitchen runners are efficient and the BBQ nights are good. My son really misses the big Gouda tots but is ok with the current version of the loaded tots. For a bar the mashed potatoes are really good! It fills up very quickly on the bar side for trivia. read more

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Skip TJ Stones--go straight to Hank's Oyster Bar instead.My experience at TJ Stones during Restaurant Week was incredibly disappointing. We sat at a completely uncrowded bar for 8 minutes without a single word of acknowledgment from either bartender. Despite making direct eye contact with the female bartender, she chose to ignore us to continue chatting with a customer. We eventually walked out.Thankfully, the contrast next door at Hank's Oyster Bar was night and day. Within 3 minutes of sitting down, we were warmly greeted by multiple staff members and had drinks in hand. Save your time and money and head straight to Hank's. We are not Hank's employees. read more

T.J. Stone's is a gem in Old Town Alexandria -- great location, super friendly staff, and a menu full of hits. We went on a Thursday for their $10 wings deal and they were incredible: smoked, baked, and fried to perfection. The barbecue was legit, and the Gouda mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Don't miss the burger topped with their famous cheesy house-made tots -- so good! Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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I fly in and out of DC often. I come here all the time. EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent! I have eaten around the menu Nothing is bad... it's quite good! A couple years ago they did a renovation. Much nicer atmosphere! Great place to watch sports 12 TV's wrap the bar. Sometimes I just get the French Onion Soup... excellent! The staff is awesome and attentive. You won't be disappointed! read more

My go to spot in VA for a relaxed happy hour/late lunch. I enjoy their BBQ and fried chicken skewers.

Came to TJ Stones for wings and football, and it definitely delivered! I snagged one of the last seats for the 1 o'clock games. Even though the bar was packed, my beer was never empty. Service was excellent. The waiter was even moving chairs and tables around to make sure everyone had a good view of the games. read more

Business trip FOOD FUN! "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT," TJ Stone was, hands down, delicious!!! Now, the lemon drop that I had I asked for it to be made with Tito's...whew it was just that it didn't taste like your typical lemon drop, where you will you have a lemon taste...strong and good! Let's talk about this dish! Cedar Salmon this came with spinach but I swapped it out for green beans, the wild rice with it is not your typical wild rice it has celery carrots and peppers in it and then you had the salmon with a creamy sauce that was more of a sweet and tangy style sauce but it was a white sauce, YESSSSSS all of it together made this dish very well The service was great, we sat at the bar it was rather empty because I think it was closer to closing time when we arrived. Now, the ambiance of the restaurant was very different it seemed as if it was just a bar ......you didn't get a vibe of an actual restaurant cuisine.... so the food did not match the look of the establishment, the food did not taste like the look of the establishment..... so don't judge the book by its cover. I'm definitely going to give it another go with a different dish! read more

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First time here and I love it! The service was top tier and this is bar side. The young lady helped me choose my seasonal cocktail quick between the hot apply cider or the caramel snickerdoodle martini. This martini is a 10/10! Best holiday cocktail I've had! Their tater tots are fire!!!! Thick, well seasoned and the sauce compliments it well! I cannot wait to return! The neighborhood feel and sexy ambiance with an average price point is top tier for this area! Way to go TJ Stones read more

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Great Service during lunch. We were with a large group and the Shrimp Roll that I ordered was over the top excellent. The waitress we had for lunch was excellent. I'm pretty sure everyone else enjoyed their food on a beautiful afternoon in the DC area. We stopped later in the evening for some beers and it was cool just hanging outside and chilling. They had a decent beer selection, although they were out of a few. Service wasn't as great, but it wasn't bad either. Our waitress from lunch was still working and we wished we could have had her again. The inside seemed big but we were outside both visits, which was nice for an early April visit. It's also close to the Sheraton which was a plus for a nightcap. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but it's a good option if you're in the area. read more

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The majority of the food is made from scratch. And it is good! Servers have heart . However, the last two times I've gone there was noticeable dirt on plates and glasses. In fact, one glass of wine wine had something floating in it that wasn't cork! The next glass had lipstick and was just plain dirty. Inside the restaurant smells like a dirty bar-like someone tried to clean the sticky beer stained floor with the bucket of water from the night before. The manager did give me a complimentary glass given the wine glass issues. If they could get it together I would frequent often. read more

Went to TJ Stone's to get out of the house and watch some out of market NFL games. First time I had gone for games and the plethora of TVs a their placement makes for a great viewing experience. Of course the beer selection may be the best in Alexandria and the wings and sliders are outstanding. In addition, the service is always awesome. read more

My review varies based on food, service and ambiance. I've been going here for 15+ years so obviously I like something very much about it! I'm a close in local so that's part of it and I tend to always give benefit of the doubt having waited tables and tended bar for a long while years ago. So here goes... Food is solid to good bar food. I like the smokey aspect of many of their menu items. For a bar food experience, it's definitely a 4 star. Ambiance a 3 for a bar. Service varies based on the role of the person. Wait staff at the tables is generally really great and most are efficient and lovely servers that I like to engage with and tip well. Bartenders are a different story. Grumpy must be a job requirement. Unwelcoming people who don't seem to really want to be there. I'm speaking for 2-3 of them and I'm kinda over it at this point. I'll be ending my stint there after a recent experience. Nothing terrible but just tired of having to be overly nice to try to get them to 'like' me and my friends. This isn't a 'me thing' as I've given it a looooong try and seen interaction beyond just my own with friends and family members. I look forward to them having more competition so we have Old Town North options but for now, I'm happy with the ones that are just a little further away. read more

Oh my god, the food was fantastic. The price point was pretty good too... we ordered two burgers and wings, it came up at $60 (w/o tip). Service was a tad slow and it wasn't a busy Saturday night - servers were very polite though. The bar is on the other side of the restaurant so it can get a little noisy (just FYI). We asked for BBQ sauce to go and we were charged, we were surprised (not upset tho). Smoked wings: 9/10 they were CRISPY and saucy, my favorite. 1/2 pound burger: I knew better, lol! It was TOO much for me, however - I did not regret ordering it. The gouda tater tot was delicious, partner assumed it was small ones and not a huge one at the top. read more

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I thought this restaurant was family friendly. It is not. The server was not attentive and we could tell he was annoyed. He took forever to take our drink order and when the drinks finally arrived, left them on a table next to us, and then went to a party of 12 to close them out, and then started picking up the ketchup and mustard bottles from every table, and then finally came back to give us our drinks. We got the memo that we weren't welcome and so we ordered our food to go and he even got that wrong. I ordered a steak salad and a Cuban. We got brisket and just steak. Never ever going back. read more

Really cool place. We live in Richmond and have some good spots we love and this was like we were at home. Good food, great Margaritas and chill environment. Great service. Highly recommend. Oh yeah, bathrooms impeccable too. read more

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A great neighborhood hangout! The staff is always friendly, the beer is ice cold, and the TouchTunes adds a fun vibe for playing your favorite songs while catching up with friends. read more

From the look of the other yelp photos, I believe this place went through a recent renovation. The inside is very nice and there is a lot of seating in the bar area. I've been here twice now in the last month and the food has been consistently good. The customer service is good as well. Everyone working the bar area checked in with us at some point to make sure we were taken care of. The beer menu is HUGE! They have something for everyone, but if you're not into beer, they have plenty of cocktail and wine items. I'd also like to mention that the women's restroom was spotless, smelled amazing and had "products" available if you needed them. read more

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This was our first visit. While the host and waitstaff were very friendly, we weren't impressed by this restaurant, especially the lackluster food and presentation. I had salmon with a corn risotto that very easily could have come from Jenny Craig, Lean Cuisine or some other packaged food provider. It wasn't awful but it also wasn't something I'd recommend to anyone with active, functioning tastebuds. My wife had some sort of chicken dish that she didn't finish and my son tried a brisket sandwich that was more fat than meat. He was a trooper and didn't complain, but he also couldn't finish the sandwich. I don't blame him for throwing in the towel. You could go almost anywhere else and get a better meal. You should do that! read more

Service was great, friendly staff. Food was tasty and plenty to choose from! Having the fire going is so cozy coming in out of the cold!

Came in for a late night dinner after the oyster house next door closed. It was busy but they were on top of everything. We had a burger and two of the brisket plates. It was too late to get the fried chicken. the brisket was very good and really hit the spot after a long day. Very reasonably priced and the service was great! read more

We dined here tonight and it was very underwhelming. It seemed a bit busy/hectic due to it being New Year's Eve. Our server was nice she just seemed busy. The seasonal drinks were mediocre. My husband had the pear mule and I had the whoville margarita. Both needed refining. The margarita gave cough syrup vibes. The mule was meh. We ordered kids chicken strips w/fries, a cubano sandwich w/fries and the carne asada salad. The fries lacked salt and the chicken strips were dry, the cubano was just pulled pork on bread with pickles. Definitely not a Cubano. The meat also soaked through the bread and it was a soggy mess. The salad was a bit confusing. The steak was tough which made it hard to cut on top of the salad. It had a small dollop of chimichurri on each steak (not the best tasting chimichurri...lacked freshness) and guacamole didn't add anything to the salad. The Parmesan felt out of place. Would have been better with a feta cheese as it is close to a Mexican cotija cheese. The steak would have been better/easier to eat if it was sliced thin. Guacamole could have been used with the chimichurri to make a dressing. Also needed a crunchy element for texture. My husband and I were raised that you don't waste food so we ate it all but I wouldn't come back to this restaurant. The decor and ambiance were very nice but the food and drink were definitely lacking. read more

If you are looking for a place to hang out in the Alexandria area this is a very nice bar. Nice atmosphere, moderate level of music and great service. They offered a fantastic selection of international and domestic beers as well as a wide menu of wines and cocktails. I ordered a Bubba Burger with sweet potatoes fries, and a beer. Peroni (Italian beer), the burger arrived fast and hot. It was a very tasty burger, the meat had a lot of flavor. Great sweet potatoes! Friendly and good service! :) read more

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I hadn't been to TJ Stone's since they opened up in 2011 and I didn't know why I never came back. The first time I went was a good experience, from what I remembered. So, I decided to try them again and it was another good experience. For appetizers, we had the Tennessee Sliders, Holy Moly Shrimp, and the Gouda Tots. The Tennessee Sliders were super good with that Gouda Cheese sauce on them...not too much bread and the slider patties were not dry like some places. I'd give those a 9 out of 10. The Holy Moly Shrimp was pretty good with that Buffalo type sauce they were marinated in. I also liked that there was a good amount of Shrimp and they weren't small. Only thing that threw me off a bit was the bread that came with the shrimp didn't pair well with it. I'd give the shrimp app an 8.5 out of 10. The Gouda Tots were super cheesy...almost too cheesy, if there's a such thing. Lol I loved the sauce they came with though...it tasted like a Horseradish Ranch or something like that. I'd give the tots a 7.5 out of 10. For my entree, I had the What's That?! Sandwich. It was a beef brisket sandwich with beer cheese, pickle chips, onion straws, and Horseradish Mayo. It was okay. Nothing to write home to mama about. I didn't realize when I ordered it that the brisket would be chopped up on it. I thought it was going to come out with whole slices on it. It was a very messy task to eat it, to say the least. Lol The flavor was good but it just wasn't what I was expecting. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. Overall, Four Stars to TJ Stone's. I will be back to try out other menu items. read more

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I was there on smoke night, had some decent brisket with a good Kentucky bourbon sauce. Friendly staff.

Food was great, service was great. Very neighborhood type of place. Our lunch was kept simple and exactly how we like it.

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. Had the BBQ burger which was loaded! Everything delicious, draft beer cold, and the bar tender handled the entire bar area with ease. I will be coming back often! read more

Friends and I came for dinner around 5:30PM on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded so we were sat immediately. Our server was prompt and friendly. There is a decent size patio area, as well as a large bar area and then a nice size dining room. The space is definitely able to accommodate large party sizes and is family friendly. The overall ambiance was plain but clean. We enjoyed our cocktails and dinner for a reasonable price -- about $40 a person. I did feel the cocktails were a bit overpriced. read more

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We are there in Valentine's Day and had the Brie, peach and walnut appetizer and it was filling and delicious. For our main course we had the short ribs and bbq ribs, both were tender and delicious. We liked it so much we went back tonight and sat at the bar tables and enjoyed the brisket cheese steak and the bacon jack jack sandwich. Again we really enjoyed both meals. Service was wonderful and both dining and bar area are comfortable and fun. read more

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I was drawn to the location as they have a large outdoor seating area and I wanted to sit outside for brunch and the weather was nice! The tables are spaced out for social distancing and the menu is a QR code on the table. Our server was nice, she checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed during out visit. I decide to try one of their fall cocktails and got the TJ's Mulled Apple Cider which was a yummy choice. Hot apple cider, Kraken dark rum, a long cinnamon stick, a orange slice with a pumpkin spice & sugar rim was niceeeee!! I would literally come back for just the drink alone lol. Food consisted of the Gouda Tater Tots which was shredded potatos and smoked gouda cheese that was made into a rather larger tot and deep fried. They were served with a horseradish dipping sauce. You can get full of of these alone. The main dish was the TJ's Bubba Burger. Opting for medium well, the 8 oz Angus burger was topped with fried onions, smoked brisket, bbq sauce, melted smoked cheddar on a brioche bun with a gouda tater tot topper. Burger was big, juicy and full of flavor. It is a massive burger to say the least! Interior was nice too! I got a peek when I popped inside to use the restroom. Its kinda deceiving as it looks small from the outside but is rather spacious. read more

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I beat the dreary cold and wet weather last night by having dinner in front of the fireplace at TJ Stone's. The smoked chicken pot pie was large and delicious and not very smoky. It's a large meal and it heated up nicely for a perfect lunch. read more

This is a pretty cool restaurant/bar spot in the Alexandria area. I stopped here for a night cap to catch the late Sunday night football game. It's your typical restaurant/bar aesthetically with a long bar with a few surrounding tables, but there's also another room with additional tables fit for dining. It was still pretty lively even at that hour, a lot of customers, a lot of noise, but overall good crowd. I was able to find a seat at the bar the server was friendly and very intentional about making sure everyone was being accommodated in a timely fashion. The menu has appetizers like peeled tiger shrimp, buttermilk fried chicken skewers, Tennessee sliders, a couple different salad options, several sandwich and burger options like Turkey avocado clubs, angus burgers, and bbq sandwiches, and more main course type entrees ranging from cedar spiced grilled salmon to cast iron herb chicken. They also offer smoked meat combos like beef brisket and pork ribs with prices ranging from $11-$33 overall. I ended up ordering the triple dipped wings in KC bbq (they offer 6 different flavors). Overall really good wings not overly saucy and the smoked flavor stood out. I'd recommend trying this spot out if you're looking for a spot with a local neighborhood feel to it and solid food. read more

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Best spot in old town - the food and environment is hard to find compared with the old town of previous years

Great selection. Went on burger night and everything was delicious. Good beer selection

The wings are outstanding! I went with the old bay dry rub (excellent) and can't wait to try the rest of their sauces and dry rubs. Cool, casual bar. Bartenders are friendly. read more

Very disappointed, the flavor of the food left much to be desired. It was a wasted appetite. I had the TJ Stone Bubba burger, which lacked flavor. I discarded my sampler after several bites. The ribs were salty, the pulled pork was clumps of meat, but the brisket was just "OK". Their wings did not measure up to KFC or Outback. Our waitress Grace was amazing, full stop. Grace, thank you for your service. ;-) The ambiance has a great vibe with options of dining in or outside or the bar. It had a tavern like feel about it. The food coming out of the kitchen would be satisfactory to a drunk at best and needs work before I would ever recommend this place!!! read more

Decent food until I found a hair in my pasta. Hubby wouldn't let me notify them so they don't know. Anyway, would give them another chance because it really was tasty until I found that. Nice crew and atmosphere as well. Located in old town with a parking lot across the street. read more

Solid place for Monday night $10 burger night! They have many options for $10 and not just burger varieties but meat options: burger, turkey or impossible meat. Service is a bit slow but it kinda gives it that traditional bar feel. Like they don't really care about you but when they come to the table they're nice. All burgers come with a side and they have waffle fries!! Yummm they also have many other sides and everything is tasty! Perfect laid back spot! read more

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