Great drinks in a casual, neighborhood spot! It is in a office park and shares space with several…read morefood vendors and a distillery.

July 2022 - COVID Review:…read more I hadn't been to Crooked Run in a few years so it was nice to hear they expanded and added a couple extra places in their space. Nectar has daily drink specials and a bunch of different cocktail flights - including a margarita flight for my fellow tequila lovers! They had good drinks and a number of tables for small and large groups. We went on a Friday night and there was a live performance happening on stage.

Third visit another 3/3. I tried the coconut shrimp this time and even my kids couldn't stop eating…read moreit. Forgot how big the sushi rolls were but they were devoured. At this point I'm going to try the whole menu! Had no problem getting a table for four at 5pm on a Sunday.

Songbird has such a beautiful, cozy vibe perfect for a rainy day. I stumbled upon this gem while…read moresearching for a sushi spot for lunch, and I'm so glad I did. We started with the fried chicken bao, which was saucy, crunchy, and paired perfectly with the soft, fluffy bao bun. My husband ordered the vegetable spring rolls, which he thought were just okay. Next, I had the Dynamic sushi roll, and it was excellent. The shrimp tempura inside was warm with the perfect crunch, which paired beautifully with the spicy tuna on top. For my entrée, I ordered the Singapore rice noodles, and they were by far the best I've ever had full of flavor and perfectly cooked. My husband had the fried rice with vegetables, and he really enjoyed his dish as well. We also tried the lychee cocktails, which were smooth and delicious, though a bit on the pricey side for my liking. As for the service, I have no complaints. Our food came out promptly, and our drinks were consistently refilled. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back to try more dishes on the menu.

Great food creative menu- fresh ingredients…read more Gonna miss Cole - 1st rate server Phillip is a great bartender Spacious seating but not too noisy - modern furnishings

Went here on a Friday evening before watching The Devil Wears Prada 2. Convenient location to…read moredine-in as the movie theatre is nearby. Got to check off eating here as it's been on my list of places to try for years. The fresh flowers are a nice touch. We received complimentary treats from the kitchen which set the standard for what was to come. Could have eaten a million more. Our tuna tartare arrived and upon eating our first bites, the taste was off-putting. The staff was so kind to compensate by removing this item from our bill. The mussels are a good dish shareable for two; we asked for soup spoons to enjoy the broth. My friend typically does not order protein as her main entree (coming from a family who is skilled at grilling meats), though I was able to persuade her to share the pork chop. The staff offered to split this into two separate plates. I enjoyed the fact that were were supporting a local fresh pork farm based out of Mount Jackson, VA known as Baker's Farm. All of the dishes were plated creatively and we left feeling full. +Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare-saffron aioli, house made kimchi, crispy tuile +IPA Steamed Mussels-bacon, cherry tomato, basil, grilled sourdough +Smoked Local Pork Chop +Espresso Martini Although my friend mentioned that this is typically more than she would pay for, she would come back for the mussels. I would agree the price point falls short of the flavors.

Parallel's creative brunch menu caught my eye, so my wife and I decided to check it out with some…read morefriends on a Saturday morning. We made reservations since we were a group of 6 including 2 infants, and these were warranted as the restaurant progressively filled up as we got closer to peak brunch hours. We were offered a large booth, which was appreciated as we needed space for the babies. The food here tasted quite good. My wife ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, which offered tender-crisp, thick slices of braised pork belly atop soft, buttery focaccia and coated with well poached eggs and creamy hollandaise. We both highly enjoyed my Broadlands Breakfast Sandwich, a clever take on a standard bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich swapping crispy, perfectly sweet French toast for standard bread. The breakfast potatoes served alongside were crispy on the outside with fluffy interiors and good seasoning. Our friends enjoyed their sandwiches as well. As the name alludes, the drink program is strong and offers something for everyone. In addition to wine and whisky, a solid selection of both cocktails and draft beers are available. Prices for both food and drinks were quite reasonable given the quality of what we received. I do dock a star for just so-so service. Our waitress was a bit MIA during the first part of our meal when we were trying to order, and then kept checking in on us every 5 minutes once our food arrived. We also had to remind her a few times to get a high chair for our little one. Fortunately, the food and drinks all arrived accurately and within a timely manner once ordered. Service woes aside, the creative fare satisfied our taste buds and we look forward to returning soon for to sample more of the brunch menu and libations.

Grabbed dinner with a couple friends at Parallel last night. My friend selected this restaurant…read moreafter hearing all great things. We were slightly nervous because no reservations were available online. However, upon check in we were seated immediately. Parallel offers seating at tables or the bar with a low light upscale vibe. The menu was quite impressive with a wide variety of options available. We tried a few of the appetizers and desserts which we found to be delicious. Our meals were decent portions with stunning presentations. I will say service was on the slower side, and that our waiter did have to be reminded about a couple requests. All and all a great spot for a night out with friends!

We enjoyed a lovely first meal at Brasserie Royale for our anniversary. Having been to Local…read moreProvisions (their sister restaurant next door) a few times, we were anxious to sample the French inspired menu. We were not disappointed. The restaurant ambience and decor even gave us fond memories of restaurants visited on our 2023 trip to Paris. The tuna tartare as a shared appetizer was delicious, as were our entrees - Trout Almondine and Duck Confit. The hardest decision of the night was actually dessert, which we would normally skip, but being our anniversary and first time at the Brasserie Royale, we indulged. The "British" (in a French restaurant?) seasonal offering of Sticky Pudding was too tempting not to try. It was excellent. The service and wine selections were equally enjoyable. It was busy on a Monday evening, so reservations are recommended. Our table for two was nestled between other small tables and it was interesting to both see and get reviews of other dishes. Overheard from the table to our right were criticisms of the squash ravioli and garlic sausage entrees. However, the table to our left was effusive about the creme brulee. We will be back. (still need to work on my food photo taking, sorry - I always remember after the dish is almost gone)

We have come to Brasserie about five times now-most of the time it's been fine. However, today, for…read moreValentine's Day it was a massive disappointment-especially with the service. While it was busy, it wasn't absolutely slammed. Our server took five minutes to initially greet us-not a massive deal. However, when we went to order, she was unsure of what we wanted. She was clearly new because she asked for us to point on the menu with what we would like. Again, not a big deal. We sat for about 25 minutes and then she told us "it will be out any minute." About 10 more minutes passed and it came out. A 35 minute ticket time for med-rare steak and a croque madam is unacceptable. In addition, she forgot to ring up a side we asked for, which took another 7-8 minutes (even though she told us it would be out in an unrealistic 2 minutes). This experience overall was really underwhelming and a disappointment to a kid-free date with my wife. The actual food was good, per usual. While we will try Brasserie again, it was a massive shame.

When we flew in from the Midwest, this was the first place our friends recommended to us. We've…read morebeen seeing them on social media for MONTHS and have been craving them since. Found at the Haymarket Farmer's Market on Sundays, we took the train in from DC (about 45 min) and went straight here! Pictured is the Witch's Brew with Sprite Zero from their fall menu. It was fresh, flavorful, and delicious! I wish we had a Junie's back home. The owners were kind, helpful, and welcoming. Definitely stop in and check them out!

From the owner: Junies is a specialty drink shop based in Haymarket, VA, serving up premium refreshment with a fun…read moretwist! Operating out of our tent and soon a new trailer!, we offer handcrafted Dirty Sodas, Mocktails, Iced Teas, and Lemonades—with sugar-free and low-sugar options available upon request. You can find us at the Warrenton Farmers Market on Saturdays and the Haymarket Farmers Market on Sundays. We’re also available for school events, corporate functions, and private parties—bringing flavorful, customizable drinks to your next gathering!

Went here on 12\13 for some wine and a bite. Things started out well and the seafood dip and peanut…read morebutter beer were excellent. Then things took a turn for the worse as the service got worse and the ambiance changed a bit when live music started playing. It became clear that the staff could not handle the larger customer base as there were only two people serving drinks and food, because the third one was too busy drinking and giving high fives to people at the bar instead of helping. I went to the bar a few times to put a food order in by the staff was too busy on the floor, while the third person at the bar did see me but didn't bother to help.

Loving the new expanded refreshing menu! We came in tonight for a date happy hour…read more I got their line 39 sav Blanc at $9 a glass. Beet humus with plenty of pita chips $10 AND individual chucuterri $14. Such friendly staff, very helpful finding a drink you'll like! I have been since the remodel for drinks with friends, family dinner with kiddos and dates! Great place to work from during the afternoons too!

My brother who lives in the area booked reservations at this place for us to gather for Sunday…read morebrunch on Easter Sunday. I was surprised to find this located with the Hilton Hotel. And quite frankly I was a bit skeptical at first, just because it's a hit or miss when eating at hotel restaurants. However the place was very nice and super clean. Service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Everyone was delighted with their dishes. My husband had the chicken and waffles and he said it's been the best he's had in years. I went with the Brisket Hash & it was tasty with a good amount of brisket. Good portions and excellent service. When visiting this area I would definitely recommend.

Not the best experience for brunch. The waitress was unenthusiastic and came back to the table…read moremultiple times to let us know they were out of items including: the juice that came with the mimosa flight after we ordered it, another bottle of champagne for anyone else who wanted mimosas, (so mimosas overall, lol), the avocado toast, the poutine and another key ingredient in a cocktail we ordered. The food was average at best when it came out. Super disappointed. We came here for my mom's 5 year beating cancer anniversary and it wasn't much of a celebration.

I would come back just to have Leah as a server again! She was so attentive & made my experience so…read moreeasy! Thanks Leah!

This was my second visit to this location…read more As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by staff members. They let me check out the place before being seated. The bar area is self-seating.I chose to sit in the bar area...the only remaining big table with high chairs/table...it was packed! The happy hour is pretty awesome here. They have daily happy hour from 4-6 pm, which is pretty awesome, starting early and ending late. There is also a power hour from 3-6, where everything on the happy hour menu is $5, which is a little early!! The menu includes regular bar food and a variety of drinks (as shown in the picture). We ordered the following: -Let that "man"go - in general it's an iced drink, so I'd avoid. -Spicy pina marg - another iced drink. It was ok. -I'm Ron Burgundy (2x)- this had a nice strong coffee flavor, doesn't come with ice; I would highly recommend it...they made it so good!!! -Maker's mini nachos - There proportion of chips to toppings was off there wasn't enough toppings and too many chips, but there was a lot of cheese. -Calamari was a good portion, and tasty -Chicken tenders - they were delicious and moist There are so many items to choose from on the power hour/happy hour menu. I would definitely recommend lil B and the wings. There was live music, which was just way too loud for such a small space. We would have been okay with all the music. There is plenty of parking available in nearby garages, I believe free after 5pm. There is also timed/paid parallel parking. Would I return? definitely!

First time here!…read more Food: -turkey panini with fries and a pickle: delicious panininiiii, had no regrets! It was warm, flavorful and was even good when I reheated it later to finish the rest! -loved the friesssss, I am the fry gal so WOO that was delicious Service: -the hostess/host and server were awesome. we had a bit of a "pay the check" battle coming for a family dinner, but the staff was really helpful and patient which I appreciated a lot! Ambiance: -it was a little loud for our parents, but I thought it was fine as it has sports TVs up, live music, and just vibes of fun and togetherness! but if sensory wise it helps to know, it does get loud -LOVED the live music!! Will be back when visiting!

Stopped by this restaurant during brunch hours on a Sunday. We were immediately seated and greeted…read moreby our waitress. Brunch all you can eat pricing is great for the amount of food you can order. The only foods that I truly enjoyed were the biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and the breakfast tacos. As far as service goes, it can definitely be improved. Our waitress seemed to be busy assisting multiple tables at the same time, leaving us waiting for refills, ordering, and the check.