Sooo Ruthie's was a friend meetup for lunch, I'm late with this review. The inside has a…read morediner-but-chic style with an open kitchen, which I always appreciate being able to see what's going on with my food. I loved the floral arrangements bringing some greenery into the decor. The food was very filling and flavorful. I haven't gone in for breakfast, but I'm sure it's just as good. Our server was very friendly and helpful with picking our food. This is a good spot for a meetup with family and friends. What we ordered: Deviled Eggs = Mmm mmm good Crispy Cod Sandwich = Fresh and filling Smoked Brisket = My friend finished her plate

Amazing brunch spot! Very crowded though, make reservations in advance, preferably well in advance…read more If you wait until the day before, you may not get your preferred time. We found that out the hard way but it was our fault, not the restaurant's. So we met an hour earlier. Lesson learned. I got the apple pie pancakes and they were amazing and the portions were huge. The biscuits looked good as well, my friend got them as a side, but I can only eat so much. The brisket hash and brisket bennie too. Everything is awesome here. You will not go hungry. They have many delicious apps and sides but you don't need them because the brunch portions are huge. You will have leftovers for one, maybe two more meals. That is a good thing. Only downside is parking is tight. There is a small lot out front, another one out back, and some street parking. You may have to drive around a bit to find it especially at peak hours. And the bathrooms are small. But this is an amazing place so be sure to check it out for brunch! Oh I have a hunch breakfast dinner and brunch would be so much more fun if I had it at Ruthie's All Day!

Had a nice dinner at Ted's Bulletin my first night in DC recently. My friend lives nearby so we…read morepopped in and were seated immediately. We both decided to have the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and share a bottle of wine. Good was good, service was attentive, and the restaurant is lovely. Great option if you're in the Ballston area!

Prices have risen lately with many places so the happy our discount was a good reason to visit…read moreTed's. I've been to other locations but this was my first. I was surprised by how empty it was for a holiday evening, actually just as strange by how vacant and empty the whole area was. This used to be a very busy area. I started with a White Russian milkshake and it was quite good. Again, that happy hour pricing really made it worth it. My meal was the chicken and biscuits. Large biscuits, fresh, with a little honey and hot drizzle. The hash browns were a tad dry and didn't quite fit the meal I thought, but the chicken biscuits were good. Enjoyed those. BUT one point that was quite annoying: THE GRAVY COST EXTRA! The server tried to upsell me with the sausage gravy (+$3) but when I asked if that cost extra he demurred and said it was just something they asked. He wouldn't actually confirm that. Not cool. I don't like being upsold like it's McDonalds. Eating off my friend's plate I also liked the french fries that came with his steak and cheese sandwich. We also had the cornbread appetizer. Again, if not for that happy hour pricing.. Cornbread is uber cheap so getting four fingers of cornbread felt.. well.. not quite a value match. Service was a little hit or miss. We had a lot of people helping us it seemed, kind of a divided table. Everything is there but I'm just not used to the inflation pricing. Milkshake, cornbread, and the chicken and biscuits, with 20% tip, came out to over $40. This kind of food, at this level of service, .. I feel like I was overcharged or not given the happy hour pricing on something. This just didn't feel like $40 for one person. And they want to do everything on the machine and you don't actually get a paper receipt or a bill unless you ask for one. Which you should. I guess bottom line: Ted's is expensive for it's class and offerings, so it makes a good date spot, but for regular eating out I think there are places better priced.

Fresh ingredients and quality food! The service was quick, and the outdoor seating is great for a…read morecasual dinner. I got the chicken breast with two veggies (sweet potato fries and corn esquites). Everything was amazing!! The chicken was juicy and flavorful which is hard for a grilled breast! Peach iced tea was balanced with sweetness. A bit expensive, but I did feel that the ingredients were whole and healthy.

One of my favorite restaurants in Clarendon! I highly recommend the Market Plate. They have an…read moreoutstanding selection of vegetables that rotate regularly. The brussel sprouts and mushrooms were my favorite. The honey roasted carrots were great too! Just sweet enough! My friend got the chicken tenders and said they would definitely order them again! The staff is very nice and they are great about allergens. Plenty of options available for gluten free and vegan folks. I'd be sure to make a reservation, the restaurant tends to be crowded past 6:30 on a weekend or week night!

My boyfriend and I walked in and were welcomed by an incredibly lovely gentleman who walked us to…read moreour table and set the tone for our experience. Our server, Zachary, was stellar. He was present, easy to talk to and kept our waters filled without ever feeling like he was overcrowding or overstepping on our meal. I ordered the chicken and waffles and my boyfriend ordered the mountain keto bowl. We loved both of them, great variety of options and allergy friendly! Personally, for chicken and waffles I like the chicken to be tenders so it's not so messy to eat and thought they were delicious! The honey glazed biscuits and homemade butter YUM! From the second we arrived, it was a positive experience. This place is doing everything right! Didn't have to wait for a table, food arrived nearly 10 minutes after ordering and the dining area wasn't too crowded or loud. Would recommend this spot to anyone looking to bring family and needing a quiet, delicious restaurant to dine at. I never leave reviews but WOW this place was perfection. Can't wait to go back.

I just had a wonderful lunch with some coworkers and the service was outstanding. I got the chicken…read moreBLT sandwich with the Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. The sprouts were nice and crispy and the sandwich was really moist. Our server was wonderful and the manager even brought us ice cold towels because it was 97 degrees outside. I will definitely be back and I look forward to trying everything on the menu.

The new(-ish) location is great -- roomy and airy, if a bit acoustically challenging. Food was…read moregreat last night -- favorites at the table were the deviled eggs, pork chop, pork belly gnocchi and ricotta ravioli. Problem? It was a Friday evening-- and they were NOT crazy busy, but the service was SLOW! Like crazy slow. I swear our waiter was avoiding us. A couple of our dishes were warm at best when they were presented -- clearly prepped and sitting in the kitchen for too long before they were brought out. So come for the food -- but don't expect it to be a quick meal.

Props to Green Pig Bistro for making perfect soft scrambled eggs and the most delicious house-made…read moresausage patties ever. The French omelette, however, could've been softer - I can never seem to find a place that serves a proper French omelette. Good service and atmosphere overall.

Okay guys, I'm actually mad that I didn't discover this place sooner. It's worth all the hype in…read morethe best brunch I've had in DC so far. We ordered the blueberry pancakes and the chicken and waffles. Both were amazing, soft juicy and delicious. Overall for these two dishes be paid $25 per person after tip and tax (they have a 20% gratuity charge) - but I still found the pricing to be decent for the quality. They have a lot of indoor space with natural light. The servers were also very accommodating. I will definitely be back to try the French toast and the basque cheesecake

First time at Unconventional Diner. We are breakfast and had made a reservation but the restaurant…read morewas mostly empty when we came in. The menu is filled with typical diner options but with upgraded twists. My partner had hash browns and a biscuit. Both were homemade. The biscuit was flaky and served with butter and jam. I had the loaded breakfast biscuits which were incredible. Flaky biscuit, hash browns, homemade sausage, over easy eggs, Caramelized onions, and BACON JAM!! Everything was perfect but the kicker was the slightly sweet and sour bacon jam which added an amazing depth of flavor. The service was great and friendly with plenty of tables. They even have a full baking kitchen for all desserts, breads, and biscuits. Check out Unconventional Diner if you're in DC.

What a gem of a place to go to on a really hot July 3rd. The A/C was working fabulous I came as…read morepart of a party of 10. We made our reservation a day or two in advance and when we got there the hostess led us to the second floor. The brunch menu has a myriad of pizza and salad and classic breakfast menu items to choose from. I remember when I was there there was a lunch special offer where you could have a half order of a salad with a side of your choice for a discounted rate so that was cool. I ordered the Tavern salad with a side of creamy potato salad and liked it.

TLDR happy hour is only at the bar and the food is good but service isn't…read more Came on mother's day and came early, before they were busy. When we made the reservation in advance, we called to ask if happy hour was everywhere or just at the bar; they said everywhere, so we booked a table. Plot twist, it's only at the bar / downstairs :))) We arrived 15 minutes early, so while they got our table ready, we ordered at the bar. 5 stars for the bartender. If I could review her, the host, and the happy hour prices in isolation, I would! They moved us upstairs, we sat down, and immediately saw the menus were different. We asked the gentleman bringing waters about happy hour and he sent the waiter over. The waiter, with about 2% helpfulness, shared that happy hour is only downstairs. I mentioned that we had called in advance to ask. We asked if it would be possible to have that menu or perhaps move. The conversation felt like pulling teeth. He said, with much dismissiveness, it was up to the host downstairs to move and if they had availability and left. (Fair, we move, he doesn't get his tip. An alternative? Give us the happy hour menu, still get your tip. Better yet, just be slightly helpful?) The host downstairs found us a table but shared it was booked at 6:15 so we needed to be in and out. It was no problem because we had arrived before 5 (early, remember?). Although, it took 15 minutes (I timed it!) for anyone to come bring waters or address us as their table. A little hard to operate with urgency when no one takes your order!! I got up, told the host stand, and they sent a server over, and he proceeded to come back all of three times. We also had to flag him down to get our check, while we sat with empty waters that were never once refilled. We had pizza, cod sliders, and half orders of aglio e olio pasta. The cod sliders were more breadding than fish, but the flavor was decent. The pasta was delicious. No five star Italian meal, but it hit the spot and the portion was plentiful. I didn't try the pizza but it was 12 inches, piping hot, and the two eating it couldn't finish it. The food came out quickly and hot. I think we spent under or just about $100 for four folks to have dinner + drinks, so the prices are really solid. Perhaps you get what you pay for though? Both of our male servers seemed annoyed to be dealing with us and mostly unhelpful. Noteworthy mention: there was a female server who was kind enough to bring us a brown paper bag for our to go box. She was running around and her tables seemed well cared for. Disappointed in my experience and the customer service.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

Went back for a second shot at it. Still crappy. Not worth the stop…read more Service is weird. It has a sketchy vibe.

Excellent steakhouse. This place isn't going to have the fanciest/most intimate atmosphere due to…read morethe size of the place but it will deliver you great service and quality you expect from a $$$ steakhouse. Great steaks, great options, good wine and cocktail list. Our family got several cuts of meat including the ribeye, tomahawk, and filet. All were delicious. I was surprised but the fillet might have been my favorite. We got our sauces on the side, my favorite was the mushroom. All cuts of steak come with mash potatoes which were great. The burrata salad was also nice as a side. I didn't much care for the Mac and cheese or the Brussels, but I was too full from the steak to indulge anyway. Shoutout to our servers who did a wonderful job on a great dining experience.

Steakhouse with a bunch of different types of steak options and ways to prepare your steak. Also…read morehave a solid list of apps + salads, and few non-steak options as well. All steaks come with a side of mashed potatoes, and you can order additional family style sides as well Both indoor and patio seating. I came here for dinner with my fiance and we sat indoors, but unfortunately we regretted this as it was very loud inside Service was a little slow and my steak was undercooked, but the flavors of everything were very good Complimentary rosemary bread + butter

My girlfriends and I had dinner at Hawkers Asian Street Food last night and it was absolutely…read moredelicious and perfect. The decor is fun, playful, and really creates a great atmosphere. The food all comes as small plates so it's perfect for a crowd that likes to order many dishes and share everything. Our server was very friendly and even brought us a complimentary espresso martini which was so good!

I love the concept of this place (and the backstory of it being started by five college friends!),…read morebut sadly wasn't impressed with the execution. Came with my family and we ordered a smorgasbord of things, way more food than we could reliably finish between four people. We got the Seoul hot chicken bao buns, curry laksa, roti canai, chili crisp wontons, jerk wings, gochujang salad, edamame, nasi lemak, and one other dish whose name I can't remember at the moment (told you we ordered a lot!). One of the standouts for me was the roti canai; I liked the texture of the roti and the curry it came with was flavorful (though it's a shame that it arrived after all the entrees, despite it being an appetizer). The nasi lemak was pretty good too. I can't say any of the other dishes we had were particularly good or memorable. Not a place I'd be able to recommend for its food, unfortunately. To add insult to injury, the service felt quite lacking. It started off well: we were greeted really warmly by one of the chefs (he also seated us because there was no host present at the time). He explained the concept of the place to us and gave us a preview of a family-style prix-fixe option they offered. After that, however, all semblance of "service" disappeared. Our server took our orders and delivered them to our table, and that was it. Things arrived in a super strange order; one person got a single entree while the rest of us looked on, then finally more things started arriving, but the whole thing just felt chaotic and strange. There was no friendliness, no apology, no information shared with us throughout. Though we were told our server would tell us more about the family style option, he never did; when I finally asked about it, he said he didn't tell us because he figured we'd wanted to get cheaper stuff since it was happy hour. I can understand the thinking, but shouldn't that have been our decision? Can't help but feel like he was making an excuse to gloss over his mistake. Speaking of happy hour, I will say that that seems to be one of the perks of this place. Five bucks for a few bao buns or some wings is pretty good in this economy! That's maybe the only reason I could see myself ever going back after this experience. Too many better places exist that I'd rather repeat or try. I should note that I started this review with a 3/5, since nothing seemed egregious, but by the end realized it was really more of a 2/5 experience between the meh food and the bad service. Had one of those been better, it'd def be a 3/5. P.S. Random sidenote: The "veggie-ish" menu was a bit confusing at first. All the items on the list seemed to have no meat, except for one -- the Vietnamese chicken salad. We had one vegetarian in our group so it stood out to us as a strange grouping of things on the menu!