First of all, great outdoor seating. We noticed right away that our usual friendly greeter was nowhere in sight. I think, but I'm not sure, it's been sold/taken over by someone else. They had paper menus, which they've never had before, which is neither a good thing nor bad. Just a sign of something different. No more sliders, which who takes sliders off a menu! The nachos looked like they were just broiled. Still, tasty. We also got the avocado bites. Those were surprisingly good, lots of different discernible flavors. Probably the best thing we got. The mushroom burger was bland and dry. Our waitress was great, timely and attentive. The final shocker was the bill. There is a 3% fee for using a credit card!!!! I didn't see that anywhere on the menu, so I was quite surprised. Not that 3% of $90 is a big deal, but I think it's bad business to pass on the credit card fee to the paying customer. Twisted Fork needs to step it up a few notches food-wise though. They can't compete with Stack down the way. read more

The only reason I am giving 3 stars is because the hostess wasnt wearing a mask or keeping 6 ft distance, which made us really uncomfortable. I would assume if there is staff who cannot wear masks they wouldn't be the person to greet you as you come in. There's no temperature check or hand sanitizer requirement but they do leave the patio door open to keep it airy. This is the first restaurant we have been to since COVID and our waiter was at least wearing a mask and was extremely nice and accommodating, which made our experience a lot better. The service was quick and food was typical bar food and they are VERY dog friendly which is what brought us in. I'm not sure if I would personally come back during COVID because the hostess and a few other employees (who were distanced) not wearing a mask. read more

The waitress told us to sit at a table that wasn't sanitized yet. When an outside table opened up, she sat us at a table that again was not sanitized. A waiter finally said sorry and sanitized our table. Food is okay. My husband's French Dip was very dry. He said Twisted Fork? More like broken spoon. The wait staff were very friendly. read more

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The food was very mediocre, the service was but but I couldn't get over that not a single staff member was wearing a mask including the owner who served us. The restaurant was very dead I assume it's over the mediocre food and lack of masks. I wouldn't come back and I'll be surprised if this business survives past COVID. I read other reviews to see if other people experienced and people experienced it even before the mask mandate was lifted for vaccinated people. Makes me concerned for proposed safety who come here. read more

Not a single server was masked, per Washington health requirements. VERY scary and disappointing. Walked right out. Will be giving our money to Stack 571 where everyone was safe, social distanced and masked. Take your business 100 feet away. read more

The food and service here were great, and the location on point Ruston is a great place to wander on a nice day. We had the nachos, pretzels with cheese sauce, Philly cheesesteak, and tacos. All of which were well prepared and better than expected. The only improvements I'd make are to offer paper menus, they require you to either consult their website on your phone or use a small tablet that was impossible to read outside in the sun. Also, to serve ice water. They serve water in a glass bottle and with metal cups accompanying it, but there was no ice in the cups or the bottle. Little things, to improve on a great experience. read more

If you are thinking about coming here, DON'T. It was an incredible disappointment. For the following reasons.... 1. Nasty food 2. Expensive (overpriced) NASTY food 3. Not clean 4. Need to hire more people. Nice people but trying to do too much The restaurant was nice looking but in all other ways, not good. read more

Very disappointed. Out of the three staff members I saw while having lunch, including our waitress WHILE at our table, nobody was wearing their masks. Masks are currently state mandated regardless of vaccination status. This restaurant should do better and should be trying harder. Especially with several paying customers who entered the establishment masked. read more

This place was not great at all. First of all the food was mediocre at best. Then they decided to add an almost 4% fee to the check without saying anything so the owner doesn't have to pay the credit card company fees, (that is exactly what the waitress said) she said the owner does it because she feels like the guest should pay it. Also they don't have any copies of the menu so people who struggle with technology can't even see a menu. Very poor service and food and honestly the owner seems like a crook. If you are going to charge people fees you should be honest about. Get better staff also. Plus over capacity for covid regulations. Save your time and money and don't eat here. read more

It's never a pleasant surprise to see a credit card transaction fee of about 4%, and know literally nothing about it until you see it sneakily charged onto *even a debit card* at the very end of your meal. literally *no* other restaurants charge this fee anywhere. and everyone pays with plastic. it's 2021. please stop doing this (or at least have a sign when people walk in the door that there are credit card transaction fees) (and then watch as they swiftly turn and walk back out the door.) SMH. Other than that though.... decent food and good service. read more

Really great food. I'm originally from Houston so adjusting to Washington food has been...difficult. I got the brisket sliders and crack wrap and they were soooo good. My sister got the mango habanero wings, also bomb. Rebecca was great and so was the young lady with the grey hair that sat us. Definitely coming back. read more

My wife and I contine to eat here on a frequent basis. The food and service are outstanding. We love that a neighborhood bar hads finally taken root at Pt Ruston. Get in here. Kelly and Lisa (Owners) are serving up great food and hospitality. read more

Food was good, no complaints, staff could be a little friendlier though. The main reason I'll not return is that I won't give my business to anyone who charges me extra because I'm paying with a credit card. That's a cost of doing business! read more

I'm giddy about the Twisted Fork and the family feeling I get when I'm there. It's worth the rain, the cold and all that WA has to throw at me...just to walk in their door and know I'm going to get the best food and the best service in a cozy place. The secret menu items are always fun. Tried the fried bologna sandwich?Thank you Kelly, Lisa and Jeff for hanging in there during a very tough time! I love this place. read more

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I wanted this place to be as good now as it was when it was Two Towne. They had the best wings! The wings today were fine. Service was slow. One server consistently wore a mask. Our server frequently took his off when chatting with customers he seemed to know. The bartender and other girl behind the bar barely did (even when serving customers), and no one in the kitchen was wearing a mask. read more

Stumbled upon this place for a quick bite. Service was quick and attentive. our server Lanie was very knowledgeable on the menu. She recommended the twisted sidecar for my cocktail and it was amazinggg along with suggesting the Philly sandwich that My boyfriend and I shared. Highly recommend stopping by, the atmosphere was very relaxed and unique. Will most definitely be back and will request Lanie to be our server again! read more

Build your own burger! Long list of fresh ingredients to pick from. This place is so good! Great service as well. Medium energy and low light - perfect evening restaurant while on the water front read more

Save your money and save your time, go somewhere else. We ordered 2 The Malibu burgers with 3 sides. It's took almost an hour to come out. For the first 30min that we were waiting nobody informed us that kitchen were back up or anything, not at all. After waiting around 50mn, the food come out after we were ready to left. Chicken breast inside that burger was so dry no favors at all. Then time for the check, 2 Malibu, 3 sides and 10%tax supposed to be $30.8 or let say $31 but they charge us $36.62. I didn't relized that until we got home because the waitress keep talking to me while hand it out and kind of wait for me pay. Now I have no clue what was the extra $5 charge for. Be aware of this or Bring Your Business Somewhere Else! read more

As of June 26th wearing a mask in Washington state is mandatory. On a recent visit (the day after the new rule went into effect) I noticed that onlyOne server was wearing a mask (thank god he was our server). One server was wearing her mask on her elbow and taking sips of what looked like beer from a table of customers that was over the limit of the number that was allowed (5 are allowed - there were six). I noticed that the rule for wearing a mask by customers while walking about the restaurant was not enforced. If they are not following these basic rules what other rules are they breaking? They are not providing a safe environment for their customers. Based on this one experience I will not go back. One and done! read more

Great establishment! The food was delicious & service was equally as good! We got a table on the patio, quite lovely and away from the hustle N bustle of Reston - yet we still had plenty of people watching and view of the water. A must get Menu item: the Brie fondue!!!! read more

Living in the neighborhood, what a convenient location to grab a bite to eat or a drink. That is where the good review stops. This place is so inconsistent with there quality of food it's ridiculous. Go during the week for lunch it's pretty good. Go on a weekend or a game night the food is not even edible. Last two times I have had out of town guests and we popped in on the weekend it has been absolutely Horrible yes with the capital H read more

Great tavern ambiance and really friendly staff!! Beer selection and food were also great. Cheese Curds w/ Marinara and Red Pepper Hummus with Veggies pictured. Will be back soon! read more

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If anyone would have asked me for a review of this place six months ago I would have given this place two stars. But the new owners have been transforming this space, making it sparkling clean and slowly adding new menu options including -- at long last! -- some veggie options. The burgers are among their newest addition. I had the Saloon Burger with their veggie patty. It was delicious. The cheese curds were yummy for our family to munch on while we waited. We plan to come back for breakfast soon to try their new beignets. They're still experimenting with new menu options but already have made this a restaurant worth visiting. read more

My husband and i were walking Ruston point with my 12 y/o son his friends and our 1.5 y/o. Hungry and thirsty from walking around and shopping we looked for somewhere to stop and eat. Now i understand everyone rolls their eyes when someone walks in with children but my children are well behaved and respectful and my youngest barely makes a peep, but to be treated the way i was at this tea is DISGUSTING! We are met with a cold shoulder, seated right at the front with manager and staff working, we ordered our drinks and my sprite was so nasty, my husband worked in the food industry and when he let the manager know it was mold in the soda machine she laughed at him and told him he was wrong. We decided this wasn't the place for us and let them know we were canceling our order and leaving. They then proceeded to charge us for drinks not even made yet! I wouldn't go back even if this was the last place to eat on earth! So unwelcoming. They keep it up and they won't last ‍ read more

This restaurant is not following the mask mandate. I asked to talk to a manger and she was very rude. She told me they were "over" wearing masks. I will never support this restaurant. read more

I've been to Twisted Fork 3 times and each time the service (masked) has been excellent. The food has been hot, delicious and served in a timely manner. Get in thrre read more

This is our first time there. We are moving to the area and trying out local venues. This place has potential but they are not following state mask mandates for their servers! They put the public at risk. We sat outside but it is getting cold snd the heaters aren't working. Ordinarily I would have given this a five star because the food was good and service was good but dang.... Follow the states rules! Put on your masks!!!!! read more

First time here, SUPER dog friendly, and the wait staff IS AMAZING! The wings were crispy and the sauce was indulgent! Definitely will be coming back!!! read more

Stopped in to check it out for happy hour on a weekday. Nice atmosphere and friendly wait staff. However, the food was disappointing. Portions were very small, taste was average and didn't look anything like the photos on the menu. Probably won't be going back. read more

Fabulous food, great service ... enjoyed my first visit and will be back!! Fun atmosphere! read more

I give this location a year max. I get that I was in on a holiday weekend, but it was bad. They were not busy and I should have known then. I ordered a hamburger and was brought a patty that couldn't be seen between two dry buns. When I asked about a tomato, onions, and lettuce I was told "no, that's why it's called a smash burger" ...The menu did not say "smash burger" or mention that it was literally just a patty. My husbands meal came with onions (and so much fake nacho cheese on his philly dog that you couldn't see much else) and as I sat there I watched other options come out with tomatoes and onions. Not a single staff member seemed to know what was going on. SOMEONE CALL GORDON RAMSEY read more

It's one thing to not care and follow rules like the mask mandate but to also be so rude in the process is next level. After trying to address the reason why the entire staff was not wearing a mask, we were told to leave and that this was not the place for us. What a great way to treat people read more

My wife and I got the Beefeater and the Club which were both pretty tasty. Great location and good drinks.

Went here on Saturday and had our dog with us so opted for outdoor seating since there were propane heaters next to a couple of tables. After 5 minutes the propane ran out. It was very brisk out and so we asked about the heater being started back up. Never happened. Server kept making excuses for someone not getting out to swap out to a full tank. Table behind us sharing same heater also asked, since they had small children along. Stop apologizing wait staff and make it happen! It became like a joke after the first three apologies. Otherwise, food was just OK. Pork sliders had hardly any meat in them and lackluster in taste. Coconut shrimp were fine but a dinky little paper cup of dipping sauce that ran out after shrimp #3 of 6. Chicken nuggets were average, not much sauce tossed on them and the celery sticks alongside of them were so ugly on the ends, all darkened and frayed, been sitting in water too long and ends should've been cut off before serving. Service was very slow. Server making apologies because they just opened and got busy all at once. Only when we were finished with our meal was I offered a refill on my coffee which was the one thing keeping me warm outside! All in all, we don't plan to return next time we're at Ruston Point. read more

Burger was a hockey puck, service was extremely slow as well. They messed up two of our orders as well.

This place has great food and cocktails and great service! Hannah our waitress was awesome!! My friend and I found out later that it is a family business and most of the staff is family...I will be coming back as much as I can!!! read more

Super disappointing. At the price range they have their food set at I was expecting a decent quality sandwich. Instead I got stale bread, lunch meat and frozen tots. I was shocked at my $100 bill for two people (including drinks) I'm happy to spend that on quality, handmade food but this was just throw together bar food for me, not to mention weak drinks (I'm thinking they use one of the automatic stoppers) To top it off the 4% credit card fee is just ridiculous. You need to at least tell people ahead of time so they can make the decision to dine there. Not just slap it on the bill and hope no one notices. read more

I love this place! Awesome employees as well as the food! Really good service as well! 10/10 would recommend!

My husband and I went to Twisted Fork for lunch. We had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and the kitchen was quick! We shared the nachos, he had the salmon sliders, I had the mac n' cheese, and we each had a dessert (apple tart and berry tart). I would definitely go there again. Looking forward to sunny days to sit out on their patio. read more

food was good but service is trash. they seem understaffed and unwelcoming. bathrooms were far away and waiteress's were mid.