Finally chance to try the Korean dinner menu and did not disappoint. Wonderful attentive staff including Manny! Food is reasonably priced and excellent quality served hot and fresh. Having lived in Vienna for decades so glad these wonderful businesses are in town. Hats off to our wonderful server, Janet! read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Disappointed by exploitative pricing. I really wanted to support this local business, but I cannot give them more than one star solely because of their pricing structure. I took my four children here for breakfast and the total came out to $150 ($180 with tip). Failing to offer a kids' menu is ridiculous for a family-oriented spot. On top of that, charging an extra $2.75 just to add chocolate chips to a single pancake feels like blatant nickel-and-diming. To make matters worse, they sneak in a credit card surcharge without mentioning it beforehand. This place tries to mimic the warm feel of a community staple, but charging $150 for a casual breakfast proves they don't actually care about the community. It's incredibly disappointing because the chicken fried steak absolutely slaps, but I will never return out of principle. read more

Prior to dining here, I read the Yelp reviews. I agree with many of them. This is a 1960s style diner with counter service. Although the restaurant was fairly clean, it needs to be remodeled. Very little parking is available. The restaurant was almost empty. For the prices they charge, they absolutely skimped on quality. The food was delivered hot. There was very little meat in the creamed chip beef sauce. The toast was thin, airy, and tasteless. The potatoes were the best thing on the plate. I wish they were more crispy. The juice was very sweet rather than freshly wheezed or higher quality refrigerated fresh juice. The coffee was bitter and watery. Instead of taking leftovers home, I left half of my food on the plate. When I requested a check, the waiter called me to the counter to pay ~$24. When I go out to a sit-down restaurant, I want them to give me something better than I can make myself at home. I am glad that I did not bring my family here. Although the service was quick, I won't be returning. Given all the better cafe and restaurant options available in the area, I do not see how this place can afford to remain open. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Cream dried beef over wheat toast with potatoes. - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Came for breakfast, food was good but overpriced for what it was. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Skillet time! - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Hmm, where to start. 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! read more

I am sorry if I disagree with many posters here.. I do see some folks that share my 1-star review. I never usually post but I needed to get this off my chest. I've lived in Vienna for over 20 years.. I've been here a few times. But I always forget the specifics of why I disliked it as time passes. Service: The wait staff was fine. However... We literally waited over 30 minutes.. and the restaurant did not even look half filled with customers. Food: Way overpriced is a generous statement for what you get. 1) My daughter got a Virginian burger... the burger was as flat as a McDonalds burger and dry. Normal size bun (fries were an add-on) 2) My son had the waffle and some bacon. Waffle was crispy is an understatement. He had to saw through it and drench in syrup to moisten. 3) I had the gyro (onion rings add-on) it literally had like 3 tiny slices of gyro meat (the usual amount that actually falls out of other restuarants gyro pita sandwiches because usually very generous (I miss Skorpios and Amphora). Two tiny hot chocolate (think Swiss Mix size) 4.75/each - no refills. Ambience: I get it.. trying to be like an old style Mom and Pop place... My daughter said the bathroom was gross. I did not verify. All this for the low low price of about $70 without the tip. I mentioned a couple of these grievances at the end of meal when you go up to the cashier with the bill. She apologized and took $10 off.. which I gave back in the tip. read more

Just had a great dinner at the Virginian restaurant. We had a Cheeseburger and very authentic bibimbap. I think this may just be something they are trying for September as normally a breakfast/lunch restaurant. The meal was under $50 and much better than many of the $100+ meals I have been paying for in Vienna. I would highly recommend trying dinner here for great food and value! read more

This has become my go to spot for breakfast in this area. I am a breakfast potatoes girl and these are by far my favorite breakfast potatoes. The breakfast feels like a good ol' comfort southern cooked breakfast. If I can break away from scarfing down their breakfast, maybe I'll come in and try something from the lunch/dinner menu one day. read more

Seated immediately on a Sunday morning. The tables are rather close together and the patrons behind me were SO LOUD. Waitress immediately brought us waters. I was going to order an omelette but as I perused them I realized almost none of them had cheese and to order any of them was more expensive than doing the "build your own". Weird. So I ordered an omelette with American cheese and mushrooms. The omelette was good with plenty of mushrooms and cheese. The home fries were cooked all the way through but not crispy on the outside at all -- mealy. The toast looked good but I didn't have any. I liked that there was hot sauce and ketchup on the table. Our food did come out quickly. Overall a decent breakfast but I probably wouldn't go back. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Mushroom and American omelette - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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

My friend and I went here on Sunday around 11:45am and it was definitely crowded, we were quoted a 10-15 minute wait, but were sat in about 5 minutes. Our waitress greeted us pretty promptly for drinks, my friend got a coffee and I got a water. We told the waitress we needed a moment to peruse the menu, we eventually ordered, I got the three egg breakfast with my eggs scrambled with cheese, turkey sausage, home fries cooked well done and toast. The food came out fairly quickly and the food was solid diner food, nothing special, but it hit the spot. We waited a bit for our waitress to check on us, so I waited for grape jelly for awhile, otherwise service was prompt and they kept my friend's coffee filled. The food was well priced and overall this is a solid diner. read more

In the realm of no-fuss breakfast or brunch comfort food, this cozy and popular diner does a good job of feeding the masses. It was packed on a chilly Saturday morning, and service was friendly and pleasant. Food is a tad bland but I imagine that's intentional - you can dress it up with hot sauce and ketchup. I know that owner Manny works hard to offer a positive dining experience, and I appreciate his commitment and passion for The Virginian! read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Spinach and feta omelette - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Have loved this place since I was a kid. Still a phenomenal place for breakfast. However I take my 8 year old daughter there for breakfast the other day and it is $70 for 1 adult and 1 child. I know Vienna is expensive but are you kidding me? It was $12 for a single chocolate chip pancake. No kids menu. $5 for every drink. Service is spotty since they turn and burn. Sucks to see a place I've gone to for 40 years turn into this. read more

Friendly service. Great value. Good food. This is the type of restaurant that we need more of.

Zahk was super nice and the food was FABULOUS! Try the tomato soup and grilled cheese! It made me feel like a happy kid at home again!! Love this place and the decor and music!!! read more

Cute diner with a standard menu. The rooster themed decor is fun. I had scrambled eggs, a pancake, and grits. The food came out incredibly fast which was great since we were very hungry. The staff is polite and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

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Love this charming hometown staple. We always come for breakfast when visiting Vienna. The food is all good and the service is friendly and professional. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Front of restaurant - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Very kind. thank you. I don't know any other restaurant that help give free foods for Thanksgiving. read more

I'm working in the area and always look for local eateries. On the road all the time and national chains get old. This place has a nice counter, reminds me of the ole Rexal Drug store cafe. Stop in and enjoy the simple life! read more

The Virginian Restaurant - 3 eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Walked in here on a Tuesday afternoon with my friend, and there was nobody in here. Better for us, I guess, but bad for the restaurant. Plenty of seating, along with parking outside - I really liked the decor and all the chickens/ roosters that they had. You can select your own table, and we were served menus, drinks fairly quickly. The menu is fairly similar to most diner spots in this area, while also having an all-day breakfast menu too. ------------------------------------------------- What we ordered: - 2 Eggs with Home Fries and Toast, with a side of meat choice (I opted for eggs over easy, wheat toast, and bacon) - Short Stack with 2 eggs and side of meat choice (chocolate chip short stack, 2 scrambled eggs, and bacon) -Sausage and Gravy over Biscuit, served with home fries (to-go) ------------------------------------------------- Overall, all of the food was quite delicious and affordable. We were able to be in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. The only reason why I'm deducting a star is due to the oversalting of the home fries, which I mentioned to the waitress and owner, and they let me know it's sometimes due to the amount of butter that they use. While it was too salty in the home fries plate I ate in the restaurant, it was a good combo with the sausage and gravy over biscuit, where the gravy had a slight sweetness to is (maybe some maple syrup included). The owner also let me know about why there's so many chicken & rooster decorations, and it made me want to bring in a rooster/ chicken piece for him too! read more

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We stopped by on a Sunday morning, and the place was packed. I love the old-school feel at this place and all the chicken statues decorating the restaurant. The food was really good and the coffee is delicious. Our waitress was so friendly as well. I'm definitely coming back here again! read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Rainy but warm weekend, so breakfast all day it is. Hubs got eggs, bacon & home fries - decent amount of bacon slices. My skillet dish was simple and comforting - tho the home fries could have been more crispy (served in decorative skillet not cast iron). Kids had eggs Benedict (bit too much hollandaise sauce) and French toast (needs more fluff) . Overall good meals at good prices, plus supporting local business. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - French toast - needs more love/fluff & powdered sugar? - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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This place is really good but you can't expect the fancy breakfast food that most Vienna breakfast places are. I love their eggs bacon and home fries here. The decorations are also kind of 1950's themed. The service here is decent but overall this place is a classic breakfast spot and my favorite in Vienna. read more

I am split between giving this place either 3 or 4 stars. The service is a bit slow and food decent, but nothing memorable. The atmosphere is good (and perhaps better than most dingy diners); it's clean, and spacious. I give it 3.5/5. Better service and more quality and flavorful food (waffles and omelettes) can help their increase their rating. read more

A cute little diner in Vienna with a basic diner menu. The staff was so friendly and helpful and it was a great place to sit and study for a little while in the morning. They kept the coffee cup full of hot coffee. A nice place to spend your morning. read more

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Food is good ,Service is great,Ambiance is superb. Friendly place to eat. Manny is the owner and he is exceptionally friendly and caring. Loves to cook and he cleaned up the outside area where I had seen a very large gold fish in the big barrel pot with green plants growing He loves the outdoors and he is a environment conscious person. read more

Always enjoy breakfast at the Virginian. Their omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and others are all delicious!! It's also a very friendly place where you feel like you know everyone. We enjoyed the dinner the one time we went when they were trying it. It is a diner, though, so make sure you don't expect fancy. read more

Walked in just as the door was opened and had a great omelette with Swiss cheese and mushrooms and a side of potatoes. Both were really good! Love the crust on the potatoes. Service is always prompt and the prices are very reasonable. Really like First Watch a lot but this place reminds me of diners of the past and a lot of great memories. read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Omelette with Swiss and mushrooms - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Incredibly overpriced, some dishes are embarrassing, salmon benedict needs to be taken off the menu. Bugs in my coffee, lackluster service.

Looking for a small family spot? Look no further! The staff are all extremely sweet and helpful. There's so many options to choose from and you can change anything up as well. The service was great and food was great! People are complaining about this place and I'm not sure why. This is a no frills restaurant, just a cute mom and pop shop that's been in Vienna for years! You want a good meal and a great price, check out the Virginian! read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Solid diner food. Lots of breakfast options. Very fast service and friendly staff. I had the biscuits and gravy- not the most flavorful but with some pepper and hot sauce they were just right. Loved the potatoes too. read more

I used to love this place but prices have gone way up and service is well below par. A waitress should be checking on a table at least right after food is delivered and at least once during breakfast. Not once did that happen. When they did and you asked for something, it took forever for them to follow up. Sorry you work for a tip, but a tip is not free if you are not going to do anything. read more

Local gem and friendly service for great homestyle breakfast and lunch. The owner, Manny is such a great human! Must try the corned beef hash read more

The Virginian Restaurant - Corned beef hash to dream of - Diners Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Exactly what you want a diner to be. Quality food, friendly service and great prices. I had a delicious crab cake Benedict and my boyfriend had a chicken fried steak that was exactly what he wanted. Keep up the good work! read more

Great well prepared food. Friendly, efficient service and pleasant atmosphere. The portions were generous. We plan on returning.

It was ok nothing great to mention, no seasoning and took a long time to get food. Ambiance is ok, typical mom and pop looking shop. Probably won't go back again. read more

Food is fast and fresh. Service is attentive. Great breakfast spot. Always refilling coffee and bevs

This place is located in a busy part of Vienna and is packed on weekends. The dining area is nice but busy, while the bar area is easier to get a seat at even though it is a tad dingy and cramped. The menu is the usual breakfast fare. I had the sausage and gravy biscuit with two eggs, hash browns, and a side of grits. The food was fine but not award-winning. It seemed a bit pricey. The staff were very friendly and attentive. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for quite some time. I don't go to fast food restaurants,so this is the next best thing. The food is good and the coffee and the ambiance is great. The service is good and the waitresses are friendly. You can come in here and feel like family. A very popular place to go,because their always busy and the parking lot is full. Just shows how good of an establishment it is. read more

Still one of my favorite places to eat breakfast and brunch. The food is delicious and the ambient is family friendly. This time I try the corn beef hash. My eggs were not over easy as I order, however they were still tasty. They always bring my plate out hot. We most the time seat at the bar as it is faster to get a sit. This time I didn't have any mimosas, looking forward my next breakfast here with family and friends. Always great memories from this place! read more

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