Private Event Service…read more Coordinated a client event with DeDee Kassa; according to her voicemail, I happened to connect with her the day she got back and she definitely hit the ground running. She was wonderful end-to-end. A menu of our client's preselected items was provided, as well as the main menu in case anyone wanted to order other items. There was also an abundant à la carte drink menu. Onsite in previewing the room, met a manager, Joy Funk, an absolute delight. It was clear our client would be in good hands. Update Edit: Our client gave shoutouts regarding the experience and the food & service were spot on! Appreciate you all, Jazz

The food was good. We had meatballs, grilled shrimp, asparagus and steak. The shrimp was a little…read moresalty but tasted good. I think the chef got a little overzealous when seasoning that batch. Haha. The asparagus came out and it looked really good. The taste was a match! It was our first time and we weren't sure how things worked so let me help you out if you are reading this. A small plate is indeed a small plate of whatever you order. You can share to you cannot. But if you go the small plate route , you'll want to order between 3 and 4 items per person. The large plates are meals. The atmosphere was as expected. This would make a good date night. You could dress up or you could dress down. Either way, you'll be right at home. Our waitress Gabby did a great job and she was super helpful. My wife is allergic to rice so Gabby made sure to check with the chef about cross contamination and what was good for her on the menu and what not. Super appreciative of that. My wife tried two different sans spirits drinks. The espresso tonic. I tried it also. Big no! It has tonic espresso and grapefruit juice. Those did not vibe. We sent it back. She then tried the Purple Rain and loved it. All in all, it's a good spot and I'm glad we tried it. I think next time we will go exclusively with the large plates. The small plate route was kind of expensive for what we got and we didn't get a lot of food. We both actually left hungry. We are not drinkers but we accompanied two of our friends who are and they enjoyed the wine selection.

YES! Yes, Yes, yes, yes, yes!! Run, don't walk, to L'Auberge…read moreChez Francois in Great Falls, VA!! They're not just a restaurant, it's a full experience. I've been dining here since I was in High School - trying to impress my dates - and 35 years later it's even better than I remember. I even got engaged here 15 years ago. The service here is just unequalled. I walked through the front door and was immediately greeted by name - they just know somehow (magic). And the server became a good friend by the time we left. The ambiance takes you back to old-world France - simply gorgeous. The food was amazing as usual. I had the Beef Wellington with foie gras and it was cooked perfectly. The wine was amazing. Everyone loved their food. They knew it was our friend's birthday and brought them a free little desert treat. More than ever, L'Auberge is not just a restaurant, it's a magical experience worthy of being a culinary destination. Loved it and can't wait to go back.

First, driving to L'Auberge Chez Francois at night is an adventure all its own. I might recommend…read moregetting there in the daylight even if you have reservations, just to enjoy all of the gorgeous winding roads and tree-lined turns. And, if you get lost easily even with GPS, you might arrive with the gift of daylight. Especially if you are not familiar with Great Falls. The drive does really double the charm of the meal, here. I love the old world aesthetic of L'Auberge Chez Francois. It is intimate, elevated, classic and offers many diners Alsatian meals to remember. I used my hiring bonus to take a new hire here. We both enjoyed steaks. It's been awhile but I loved the French Onion Soup and whatever fabulous steak they were offering that season. I just took a look at the current menu and if I was ordering this season, the Chateaubriand de l'Auberge - for two - is looking like the winner. I think they have their own garden which the vegetables with the steak come with. We went in the evening, so I didn't get to see the lush gardens pictured on their website. And I am sure the béarnaise and truffle sauce are divine. I might have enjoyed a hot soufflé here. The current soufflé options, aside from the dessert tray, are Grand Marnier, Chocolate and Raspberry. Where else can you find 3 variations of soufflé? For that matter, where can you enjoy soufflés, at all? Definitely check their event list for the special wine dinners and musical events at www.laubergechezfrancois.com. Happy Hours are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6pm. At time of writing, their famed Garlic bread and salads range between $6 to $10 and small plates range between $15 and $20. Craft beers, wine and cocktails range between $7 and $12. L'Auberge Chez Francois is a lovely and special place to dine and celebrate.

Amazing wine, food, and staff. I was so in love with the place that I had signed up for the wine…read moreclub before leaving! Vanessa was my server and she was so kind and incredible. We had amazing conversation and she made me feel like a regular despite it being my first time there. I will be back as much as possible!

Amazing atmosphere and an incredible selection of wines. Such a great place for a date night! I had…read morethe pleasure of meeting Dee, who is extremely knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and truly knows her stuff when it comes to wine. She made the experience even more enjoyable!

I have been to this little spot twice now, and both times have been very pleasant. It is only the…read morethird place in the entire DMV I know that does the wine card / wine tasting machine system (educate me if I'm wrong). The machine has an ever-changing selection of reds, whites, and rosés to either taste or get a full pour of. Both times I have attended I have gravitated to the red blends, becoming favorites of mine. The staff were really nice to chat with and I love the way out of the place, though small. I would be excited to sit outside when the weather is better, though it's just the sidewalk with a bunch of cars going by a busy street. The inside has bar seats, a small lounge area, and a high long table. Did I mention they also sell a bunch of wines, snacks, and more? They have events too, so I will have to check those out.

Cheers to this black woman owned wine bar in Rockville Town Center. I had been hearing amazing…read morethings and decided to check them out for myself. I visted on a Tuesday so it wasn't too busy. I found reasonably priced metered parking right outside. There's also a nearby garage. Demi was a pleasure to chat with and learn more about this business. I liked the self-serve option for tasting and/or a full glass. I was impressed with the selection of wines. My fave was the Castella D'Alba (a red blend from Portugal). They offer charcuterie options. It's not a large space so if visiting with a group, reservations are recommended! I can't wait to visit again.

I never usually leave reviews but I feel this is necessary. My fiancé was craving pizza so we…read morestopped and discovered this pace next door. The waitress was wonderful and allowed us to eat outside as long as we also purchased food from their menu. Sure no problem I'll take the $10 olives....even though we planned on ordering a bottle of wine. The service was lovely, wine was delish, olives were olives. EXCEPT when the check comes and there is a $20 dollar open bottle fee that was never told To you. When we asked they simply said well it's on our menu. So our $30 bottle of wine now cost us $50. What a freaking rip off. This should be reiterated by the waitress when ordering to ensure customers are aware. I had just said to my fiancé that I will definitely come back... however after that shit no way. I'll go buy a bottle from the store next time and eat my damn pizza at home. Bad business motto for sure.. no wonder we were the only ones in there.

This place is a hidden gem in McLean. Gorgeous ambiance, excellent service and delicious food and…read morewine. Their wine selection is exquisite. The owner Zhanna has so much knowledgeable to share about all the wines her shop/wine bar carries. The food is amazing and the menu choices are perfect. Their cheese board with all the locally sourced cheeses comes with flash cards that describe every cheese on the plate and its whereabouts. I have never seen anyone else do this at any restaurant before, I have learnt so much about American cheese. Avocado toast and lamb shack are some of my other favorites! Overall awesome spot! I love coming back again and again)

I have been here twice this week as the falafel wrap and fries is most excellent and hits after a…read morewalk around Great Falls. Everyone here is so friendly. When I dined in they brought cold water and refilled glasses, had silverware. The Village Grill has a small patio on the side granted it's sort of in the parking lot but it's nice to have the option or you could take to the building across the street with picnic tables.

We decided on Village Cafe after looking at some local lunch options on Yelp. This Mediterranean…read morecafe hit the spot! The service was quick and casual. The food was delicious. I had the chicken shawarma wrap, and my husband had the lamb kebab sandwich. Both were very tasty! We also enjoyed the baba ganoush dip. We were very satisfied with our lunch. I would definitely recommend Village Cafe for a quick and easy meal.

Ambiance: beautiful open plan restaurant with lots of tables and bar on the right side. The kitchen…read moreis open so you can watch the staff prepare the dishes. Service: always great service here Food: we came in for drinks. I didn't know there were cocktails! I had the champagne margarita and it was so delicious. Our bartender also gave us the frozen espresso martini. That was also very yummy! Definitely will be coming back for more drinks. I didn't review the food for this post but I've dined here before and everything is amazing. This post is on the cocktails and service.

I keep giving this place a chance( 3 times so far ) Long story short: good food but terrible…read moreorganization. SERVICE: First time we just walk in and they couldn't sit us for about 20min, each time telling to wait and do not leave. What could be easily solved by getting us on wait list with time approximation. Next time we decided to avoid trouble and booked few days in advance, just to realize that reservation actually not getting you a table We came on time and were asked to wait. Fine, no problems. After 30 min standing outside( because people were coming and leaving) we came in and asked about our table, confused hostess was trying to find reservation again, after she completed the task we were asked to wait.... Then they lead us to a table with strangers and only 2 free sits( we were party of 4)To cut the struggle I said that there are few free tables outside and we are fine to stay there, and finely were settled. The waitress brought us menus and we haven't seen her for the next 20 min... FOOD: the choice is not very wide, but there are some interesting options. Unfortunately not everything we tried there got a picture as it took time and few visits to write this review. Overall, food is good. AMBIANCE: modern interior design, big bar with variety of cocktails and draft beer. There are few areas inside : big tables ( be ready to sit at the same table with other people) , smaller tables and high tables. it can get pretty noisy inside.

This is a beer and wine bar and store that is right opposite the Dunkin Donut store off of Key West…read moreAvenue. They have some beers that I have not seen in other stores like Estrella Damm and Daura Damm from Spain. Everytime I have been here, I am very impressed by the friendliness of the people working on the store. It looks like they have a lot of regulars who sit and imbibe here. There are a few tables inside and you can sit outside as well. Parking is on the side garage or 1 hour parking in front where there are a few spots. I was looking for Carlsberg having recently been to Denmark and they had it in stock. Prices are pretty much the same as in other stores.

This spot is an underrated beer & wine shop. While I have not tried out their bar, I have heard…read moregreat things about it! I'll have to try it one day. Their customer service is excellent in that the staff are personable and friendly. I've come here several times to pick up some drinks for myself, a gathering or even for a gift. I was impressed with their wine selection because they carry wines that aren't readily carried at competing stores. The prices are fair and the place is well organized too. I highly recommend them!

They totally ripped me off. I ordered mushroom risotto entree and the portion was so tiny like an…read moreappetizer. I finished what you see in that pic taken when i opened the container from delivery literally in 5 bites. And there was only one single mushroom in it. This 5 bites costed $27.

Fantastic food. Very friendly service. Ambience is cozy and welcoming. The little patio area out…read moreback feels like dining in Europe. BRX offers a nice family-owned, personal, down-to-earth feel in the midst of the soul-less corporate-owned chain restaurants that plague Northern Virginia.

I cannot praise enough the high tea at the Ritz Carlton. We gave my daughter a bridal tea shower,…read moreand it was so amazing all because of the staff ! I will say the restaurant is elegant and beautiful, and the food was savory and sweet just amazing, but it is the staff who went above and beyond to make the high tea memorable. This is my third bridal shower. I have given at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's corner, and I would go no other place. Let me start out by mentioning a few exceptional people. I started planning this in the beginning of the year and Sriram Hariharan is one of the most giving, caring and supportive person I know. He put me in touch with all the right resources. He would follow up to see how things are going. I would say his detail to customer service and experience is exceptional. Next is Rohit Ray who assisted every step of the way helping me with my attendee numbers , the set up design and more. He was there throughout the whole party. Rohit's kindness and grace that is unwavering. Finally, our server Astrid. She oversaw my last shower in January and I know we were in good hands when I saw her last Saturday. she is truly A+. She made sure the event went smoothly. Was proactive in helping us get things organized, and when one of the guests reported she was a vegetarian she made changes so her tea party food was vegetarian. The entire celebration was impeccable. I had 26 people attend and one person shared they've experienced three high teas in London and the experience at this party was the best one yet. After the party ended, I received so many calls telling me how elegant the party was, how exceptional the service was. And how wonderful all the food was. I will give honorable mention to Smail and the director of valet who helped us bring up the party favors and flowers and more. my heart is full. It was a magical experience we will continue to talk about.

I was upgraded to a refurbished room with a refreshed bathroom. It was nice with beautiful tiles…read more The room was spacious and clean. I went to entyce for dinner and breakfast. During dinner, there was live music which created a nice ambiance. I ordered the half roast chicken and chicken Bryani. The half roast chicken was disappointing. The breast was dry and flavorless. The bed of corn and beans reminds me of something you pull from the freezer. The chicken bryani could use more seasoning and spices. Dinner menu seems to be the same as the dinner menu from last year. Breakfast we ordered the chicken and waffles and also the lobster eggs Benedict. The chicken and waffle was cooked fresh. Chicken crispy and juicy. Waffle fluffy. The lobster Benedict was a let down. Eggs were cooked nicely but the lobster bits were mushy. Overall the room was nice and the food was hit or miss.