Popular local spot near the City of Fairfax. Food specials every night. Classic sports bar menu…read more Fun, warm community friendly atmosphere.

The service was fantastic. Attentive and polite. I should've left a bigger tip. My sons and I were…read moreour way home, passing through from Baltimore and needed to stop for something to eat. The boys picked this place in a whim. Everything was good. The ground beef on the nachos did have a homemade taste and I liked that. I got the steak and cheese quesadilla. My older son got the breakfast burger. My younger son got a cheeseburger. I don't see my self in that area by chance to go again anytime soon but I definitely recommend for anybody in the area or passing through.

I ate my chili burger with grilled onions so quickly I forgot to take a photo!…read more Although my food took longer to arrive, I'm glad I was patient because it was soo good !

Redo of a post I made shortly after they opened. Let's see how they've improved, or not…read more Ambience - Sameas before. I will say that the City needed this venue. The Biergarten-style shared tables, the variety of beers, was an excellent add to a somewhat lacking bar scene in the city. Some quibbles: if you want to have a single line, enforce it, or put up a sign or arrow on the floor or some velvet ropes. Let's talk about noise: The decibels one is hit with in this concrete cave is ridiculous. How hard would it have been to drape some material nicely between the ceiling and the pipes in keeping with the beach theme to absorb it. It can be worse than the nearby music venues in terms of being able to talk to the person you're next to, but without the excuse that you're at a music venue! Prices - the beer prices are fine, we're already used to high prices for craft beer in the area thanks to High Side, but it'd be nice to have a rough idea what a pint costs. Like they say, if you have to ask... well I can, and it's not hurting the lines for beer. The to go cans are still a good deal though. The food prices are ridiculous for what you get. The suggested tipping options are based on sit down venues. If you want more than the usual tip per beer at a bar, don't make me stand in line at a bar and self-serve. Don't expect the 20-25% sit down venue tips if the waitstaff interaction is essentially a food runner you see once who tells you napkins and ketchup are "over there." Beer - best beer/brewery in Fairfax City, not that that is a major accomplishment. Low bar here. They've got good recipes and can consistently produce those beers/styles, unlike nearby breweries which struggle to produce quality beers or do so consistently. These aren't the best beers in Virginia, but they are some of the better ones in Fairfax City/County. Cocktails are a great addition to the menu for those not wanting beer. Burgers - they'd be fine (albeit usually burnt) bar burgers at $4 a burger, couple bucks for side of fries, because you're here for the beer. But... they're more expensive than Five Guys and not half as good. Recommend you try Kelley's, Arties or MacKenzie's for a decent smash burger. The Shebeen has been upping their game burger wise also. The Pizzas - if they could dial in the crust with consistency, this is the snack to get here. Have had them all and they are all good. One of the few places with green olives and would like a pepperoni and green olive pizza but the inability to ask for it (no waitstaff) is annoying. They're expensive. Really expensive. Recommend you try the nearby Old Dominion for eat in or delivery. Fries - best option on the menu. Add the cheese sauce side. The fry sauce is bleh. Wings - they're good. Pretzel - it's good, but then it's hard to mess up heating up frozen pretzels (although they have... pay attention to times in that wood burning oven for the bread goods!). In the dozen or two times I've been here, I've not tried the hot chicken sandwich--it looks good. Equally as overpriced as the burger though. This isn't the venue for a salad, so won't even pretend to review that. Would give this place 1-2 stars for food, 3.75 stars for beer, 5 stars for selection of styles of beers, 4 stars for ambience-fix the noise and you get 5+ stars, 2 stars for "service", 5 stars for the employees. The four stars overall is generous on my part.

The food was great. Service was incredible and fast and I really liked the vibe of the place.read more

Again- can't go wrong with any of the GAR establishments!…read moreThis one is italian-based. I highly recommend the arancini, lobster/shirmp fra diavolo, and the crazy lasagna! Great portions and seasoned perfectly. I had a great dinner and even had leftovers. Staff is professional and knowledgable of the menu.

Had brunch today at Draper's with my daughter and a friend. I will start off with our server Tate…read more Tate was a most pleasant and professional young man. Very attentive and "Johnny on the Spot" even though he was handling several tables. 5 stars for him! Next... The food. I ordered the Crabcake Benedict and my daughter and my friend both had Steak Benedict. We all agreed that the poached eggs were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce was excellent and the potatoes were served hot and tasted great. I was the only one drinking alcohol and had the spiked cherry mimosa. Started our really tart.... Ended? Well... I drank 4 of them! LOL! 'Nuff said! I did not find out until after we left the restaurant that both my daughter and my friend felt like their steaks were bit overcooked, but to the restaurants defense, neither one of them told our waiter what temperature they would like to have it cook to and so I, and they, agreed that they both had enough experience eating in steakhouses to know to ask a steak to be cooked to whatever temperature they preferred. So this is not on anybody except them. I would ask the restaurant in the future to instruct their wait staff to ask anyone ordering steak,regardless of size, what they're preferred temperature is. That being said they said that the flavor of their steak was still excellent! It was my first time here and will certainly not be the last! I am a very, very picky eater and this is one of the best meals that I've enjoyed top to bottom in a long time!

Wanted to visit here with family since it's fairly new and we wanted to celebrate my birthday…read more Reservation was easy to get for a weekday dinner at 6. Parking lot isn't super big but we were able to get a spot. We got seated immediately. Restaurant had a nice classic look inside but the tables were a little too close together. We tried the Pan Seared Sea Bass and the Seafood Cioppino as well as the Calamari to start. Unfortunately they did not have the ribs despite its coming at the start of dinner. The Sea Bass was cooked well but not much seasoning, mostly the lemon sauce. We were told the Seafood Cioppino was spicy but there really not much spice at all. The Calamari was solid though. The vibe of the restaurant seemed more business so might have not been the right choice for a birthday dinner. No one acknowledged or asked about special occasions (I don't care since it was for me, I didn't make the reservation). The food was ok but I'm not sure I'll be dying to come back.

I didn't know that First Watch is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant chain. They…read morehave multiple locations across Virgina, offering fresh, made to order meals daily from 7am to 2:30 pm. We were visiting VA and our hotel was walking distance from a mall so decided to walk around and came across this establishment. We tried items from their seasonal menu. Watermelon Wake-Up for drinks and it's absolutely delicious and refreshing (especially after walking in the humid, VA weather). Watermelon, pineapple, lime and mint. I thought it was going to be too sweet for me but it wasn't. You can order this drink spiked! Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich - Million Dollar Bacon, a Jones Dairy Farm all-natural pork sausage patty, an over-easy cage-free egg, smoked Wisconsin Gouda, fresh arugula and Mike's Hot Honey® drizzled on a griddled English muffin. Served with lemon-dressed organic mixed greens. This was a splurge as I usually have a light breakfast. The honey drizzle was a great complement to the saltiness of the bacon and pork sausage. Chipotle Steak and Queso Hash - Carne asada steak, house-roasted corn and onions, Cheddar and Monterey Jack and seasoned black beans in a potato hash. Topped with two cage-free eggs any style, fresh smashed avocado, housemade pico de gallo, lime crema and cilantro. Served with two wheat-corn tortillas and a side of chipotle queso. Delicious! The dish was nicely seasoned, the carne asada was tender, the house roasted corn and onions gave the dish a nice smokey taste. Staff was friendly. You can pay via the app on the bill or at the cashier up front.

Dear Yelpers, This…read moremorning I decided to go out for breakfast instead of making some for myself. In all honesty, it might have been better if I had cooked. Here is my review of First Watch. Food: I ordered the tri-facta, which came with a waffle, eggs, and chicken apple sausage patties. This meal was pretty basic, and nothing really stood out for me. You can go to the store, grab these ingredients, and make it at home. I don't need to order this, and can't believe it's part of the menu. Service: The service was not that great. There was no host, and I sat at the bar. The server barely checked in on me. No one asked if I needed coffee or water. Had to wait for a while to get the check. And everyone's tone was off for me. It wasn't the most hospitable. Ambiance: This place reminds me of a Denny's, but with a "bar counter". Again, nothing really stood out for me. It's basically a Denny's, but with more lights, but the vibes and everything had missed the mark significantly Overall, I am giving this place a 2 because the food service and ambiance were very basic. It wasn't the best experience, and I don't think I would try it again. Nelson

We had a late breakfast on Saturday with mimosas, great coffee, unsweetened iced tea, pancakes,…read moreFrench toast, and crispy bacon. The food, service, and buzzing family atmosphere are consistently excellent making this spot a family and neighborhood favorite!

Hmm, where to start…read more The Good: - Lovely service - Nice setting - Good food (2 coffees, 2 breakfast skillets, 1 pancake order with side of bacon) The Bad: - The price! They don't bring a bill; you pay at the register. It wasn't an itemized receipt, just the overall bill. Maybe gratuity was included for our party of 2 adults and 1 child?! I felt a little uncomfortable asking why the bill for the above food totaled $68, but I hate looking like a cheapskate and they had been attentive with service, so I went ahead and choked out a nice tip. Total bill was $82. I'm still scratching my head and wondering how it totaled up to so much. I should have asked, but I felt uncomfortable. We walked away thinking how many other places we could have gone to and what we could have gotten for $82. Won't be back. That said, the food was good! But it wasn't super high quality. It's a greasy spoon, for goodness sake. And I had read that others found it pricey, so I was warned. Yikes, though. For a greasy spoon dive, you don't expect to pay Old Town Alexandria waterfront prices. Be warned!

Easily one of my favorite wing spots. The ranch is elite, and the crinkle-cut fries are the best…read moreI've ever had--actually flavorful and not like the frozen ones everyone else serves. Fiery parm never misses and isn't overly greasy. Lemon pepper was solid, just slightly salty. The place is clean, service is great, and while it's a little pricey for takeout wings, it's miles ahead of Wingstop. Underrated tip: order the kids meals-- the portions are super similar and you'll save like $10 even if you get two.

We went for lunch on a Saturday and had a great time together! Our waiter was so kind and friendly…read more We ordered the cheese fries, buffalo Brussels sprouts, kids burger, and variety of wings (Fiery garlic parm, Peruvian verde, Peppery parmesan, & Lemon pepper) the Peruvian verde and Fiery garlic parm was our favorite! SOOO good. Also highly recommend drinking Orange Crush - freshly squeezed oranges with vodka and a splash of sprite. Honestly the star of the show!! Will definitely be back.

Wife and I decided to eat here on Valentine's Day with our 3 year old son. Not only was it…read moreValentine's Day, it was Saturday night. So we expected it to be a little bit busy. Well, it was not busy at all but deserved to be. Granted, it didn't have a "Valentine's Day"-dinner atmosphere, but still, it was a regular Saturday night with sports on TV. For the most part, the only patrons were around the bar. We were almost scared away by the sparse crowd, but we stayed and were glad we did. Food was good/great (shrimp quesadilla, burrito bowl, jambalaya, carrot cake) and delivered quickly and our waitress/hostess was attentive and thoughtful. She didn't rush us and stopped by a good number of times without being overbearing. She also seemed genuinely happy to be able to serve us. Prices are reasonable and maybe even a bit less than average. I believe only one other family sat in the dining area after we did. A few people came and got takeout while we were there. Would recommend if you're looking for a place that has a nice variety of food and maybe a little bit hidden away that some people might not know about (though I read in other reviews this place has been around a couple decades). We will be going back.

I think the food here is a bit lackluster. The hostess we had was incredible, but at the end of the…read moreday the food was just meh. I do think if you get their specialty dishes you'll have a better time, but this place does do deals daily on certain items, which is what we did. The fajitas lacked flavor, the meat was tough. Also, the ambiance is like a sports bar, which is nice! I highly recommend getting drinks here, they were so tasty!