We saw the great reviews and had to give this place a try. Wow, did we make the right decision…read more Often we like to drive out the mountains and go to a few of our favorite wineries. So we thought, let's get an early lunch on the way out. The entire staff was amazing and the food was so good that we joked and said we would be back for dinner on the way home. Well it seems like we were serious and after a little shopping and wine we went back for dinner. We walked into the warmest greeting from everyone we saw at lunch. We even had an opportunity to meet the nicest gentleman named Wally (we assumed he was the owner). We have never been treated more special! The food for dinner was amazing again. Great food and service is such a rare thing. This place has it down to an art form. We can't wait to go back soon. Thank you Wally and the staff! BTW, this restaurant is ranked 78th in the entire country by Yelp, so well deserved!!

Stopped here for a bit this weekend with a friend for drinks and some food. Drink was strong,…read moreservice was prompt, and the Korean salmon bowl was cooked to perfection. Special thanks to the bartender Saturday evening for asking to see my ID, haha, made my evening!

We tried this place for dinner and really enjoyed it. It's a big restaurant with plenty of booths…read moreand a nice bar area. We started with the bread basket, and the rolls were so soft and fresh that we ended up ordering another one. We also tried the spinach artichoke dip with chips, crispy Brussels sprouts, Cajun pasta, and lobster bisque. Everything was delicious, and the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great dinner experience with good food, fantastic service and a comfortable atmosphere.

Sweetwater has had consistently good food and service for as long as I can remember…read more To the point that early in my career, when I worked at the airport Enterprise, the district managers would come here for lunch and try to poach their servers. Not sure is that worked though since GARs are notoriously great places to work. :) As for food, I don't care how old I get, the chicken tenders are a forever favorite, but their Cajun pasta is my absolute favorite thing on the menu. Also, don't sleep on the Ozzie rolls, and when it's on the menu the crab Louie is incredible. My husband is obsessed with their burger - that's actually his baseline for any restaurant we eat at now. It's a huge space, and they do get really busy, but they take reservations, so it's usually not a problem getting a table. Highly recommend if you are in the area. I wish we had GARs in NC. I miss them so much! Bonus: they are really good with allergies and picky eaters.

Return visit after first time several months ago, celebrated friends anniversary. This visit was…read morefor my birthday. Chose from the Restaurant Week menu. Cocktails were my La Serre Martini and my husband had a Le Steb. We both loved the goat cheese salad (think they called it something else) appetizers. I enjoyed the Steak Frites and my husband had the Halibut. Dessert was a chocolate profiterole and a crème brûlée. Our server presented me with a little dish that included two small scalloped shaped muffins that tasted almond flavored and came with a little candle that he lit at the table for me to blow out. He nor my husband sang, which was fine I love French food and this restaurant is the perfect place for it and the decor truly resembles a traditional French Brassiere. We will definitely be revisiting soon.

Stopped in for a nice evening to myself. I decided to do their dinner tasting menu with wine…read morepairing. I really enjoyed the spring tasting menu. The food was beautifully presented and the wine pairing was superb. Definitely recommend having them pair your wines. The grilled shrimp was a great start. The sparkling rose made the shrimp taste even better. The goat cheese ravioli was probably my favorite savory dish of the evening. The sweet sage-maple syrup-tomato sauce was fantastic. The Sancerre was pleasant with it, although I thought the ravioli itself was more impressive than the pairing. I had to order bread so the sauce wouldnt go to waste. I ordered the lamb medium rare, but it arrived closer to medium, and initially it was somewhat underseasoned. After adding salt and pepper and getting some of the thyme from the plate into the bite, the lamb became significantly better and worked better with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The creamed spinach underneath was delicious on its own, but I didn't enjoy it with the wine. Interestingly, the absolute highlight of that wine pairing was the braised garlic. The sweet, mellow garlic and Châteauneuf-du-Pape were wonderful together. Dessert was the highlight of the entire pairing. The lavender ice cream was outstanding, the Chantilly surrounding it was light and delicious, and the strawberry sauce wasn't overly sweet. The Sauternes was excellent with the dessert, particularly with the fresh strawberry. This was the pairing where the food and wine truly made each other better. Even though I was one of the last diners of the evening, I never felt rushed. My server was very attentive and social which I love. It was very romantic and yet comfortable enough that dining alone wasnt awkward. I'd happily return.

I came here for dinner while in town on business, and had to return the next night!…read more The Caesar salad is so... perfect. The rigatoni bolognese was unforgettable. It was Restaurant Week while I was there, so the 2nd night I tried the flatiron steak and it was fantastic also. Our servers both nights were top notch, and they have sparkling water (or still) by the bottle for the table, which makes my heart soar.

Stopped in here after hiking at Seneca Regional Park with our dog, Onyx, and honestly we were only…read moresupposed to grab a quick drink. Ended up staying for almost three hours. Started with an espresso martini, a smoked Old Fashioned, and the fritto misto to share. Everything was really good. Then we split the lamb burger and the shrimp risotto for lunch. Both were excellent, although I think the risotto edged out the burger. Our server Mike made the whole experience. Before he even brought us water, he showed up with a bowl for Onyx. Come on, that's an instant five stars in my book. We ended up talking wine with him for a good part of the afternoon. He had us sample a few different pours before we landed on a Nebbiolo we loved. Later, after another conversation about wine, he brought over a taste of a white we'd never even heard of because he thought we'd enjoy trying it. It never felt like an upsell. It just felt like talking with someone who genuinely enjoys wine and likes sharing it with people. Relaxing patio, great food, excellent cocktails, and genuinely memorable service. We'll definitely be back, and Onyx probably will too.

Our family loves Burtons so much that we go every weekend for Brunch. I have a gluten allergy, so…read morethe gluten free menu works well for me. The Burtons in Sterling, Virginia, has the best customer service! One of our favorite waiters is Jason. He is always very friendly, helpful about the menu, and constantly check in with us to make sure we don't need anything We have recommended several of our friends there and everyone has said they loved it!

I stopped by Burtons Grill and Bar for dinner while on a work trip. This restaurant is located at…read moreCascades Overlook Town Center, which has a nice shopping and dining center feel that reminded me of home. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted and seated instantly. They took our orders shortly after, although I did notice it took a bit longer than expected for our drinks to come out. For my entree, I chose the Mediterranean Chicken Risotto. They offer a choice of a half portion ($21) or a full portion ($27). I opted for the half portion, and it was just the right size for me. It came with a pretty decent amount of risotto topped with chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach, feta, all over pesto base and finished with lemon sauce. The risotto itself was creamy with a nice texture, though the flavors were not as bold as I would have liked. With all the ingredients, I would have expected a little more flavor. It was still good and enjoyable, just a bit more subdued than I expected. Overall, this was a nice spot for a casual dinner on a pleasant night out in Sterling.

good service, the place has different ambiances so you can pick where to go, there are so many…read morethings to choose from and the portions and very generous.

The Bungalow Lakehouse has something for everyone with their separate dining area, dining area…read moreinside the bar area, a separate bar with a variety of high tops, and a deck bar with limited seating around the bar which serves the customers outside smoking cigars. Food is OK quality and prices are reasonable if not inexpensive on their specials, like the steak and ribs for only $25. Good flavor and cooked ok but a nice combo for the price. Service is OK with some wait staff being more efficient than others. There were some who knew their customers by name and took time out to talk with them but that slowed down service a little for the rest of us. Nothing too bad but you might wait a bit for refills or something you need after your food or drinks arrive. We had cool fries and it took a bit for the staff to come back to our table to check in the dining room. Similar response time for wait staff outside when we needed condiments that were ordered but didn't come out with our entrees. Cigar menu is an ok selection where there is something for everyone; however, our experience was the place ran out of the first four cigars we selected and each time the wait staff had to come back to our table to tell us they were out of that cigar. Wait staff didn't know what cigars were in stock and which they were out of. Overall, very good experience for both inside the dining area and outside where you can smoke. Recommend The Bungalow Lakehouse as it is a good experience and has a variety of experience options.

Do you want a meal that is so filling and satisfying that you feel like you could hibernate right…read moreafter? Just curl up like an exhausted grizzly and forget the world until your belly is no longer full? Then go to Brazza and get ready to bring on blissful exhaustion. I've been here three or four times now and have tried several menu items. Everything comes to the table quickly and perfectly delicious. The meats are tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin on the pork belly chicharrón sings when you scrape it with a fork. The sides are hearty and massive, with the fried plantains being especially delicious bars of golden delight (I recommend the tomato and onion salad as the perfect side for the chicharrón). There are lots of drink options, too: the papelón is the best limeade for a hot day, and the chicha-criolla vaso is like a milkshake delivered directly from heaven. The absolute star of my heart, though, is the blood sausage. The skin has a delicate snap, the filling is silky in consistency, and the flavor is robust and rich. Add the smallest drop of the hot sauce (ask for it specifically) to change and amplify the flavor into something even more interesting. If you have never tried blood sausage before, Brazza offers an exceptionally palatable way to try it through the homogenous filling, rich spices, and minimal tangy flavor. If you already enjoy blood sausage (I grew up eating boudin), then you should try what I consider the smoothest and most complexly flavored version I've ever eaten. Long review short, go to Brazza if you want amazing meats, refreshing drinks, and delicious food in general, all at an excellent price. And you get Carlos' warm welcome and big smile for free!

Brazza on Steaks is such a solid place for good Latin American cuisine. The owner seems to be very…read moredevoted to the quality of the food and the steaks really could not be any tastier. I do think that a mix of the steak and other dishes is a good balance but it would've been great to have more greens as an option. But then again, this isn't something that is unique to this restaurant alone or the type of cuisine. I would love to watch a great soccer game or other sports event here to root on a local team. It is the perfect combination of solid food, genuine vibes, and great service.

Visited Miller's Ale House pretty late on a Friday night and got seated on the bar side, which was…read morepretty full with people just hanging out. We ordered a lot of food, but I personally got the Baked Chicken Scampi Pasta with a side of fries. The portion was huge and honestly surprised me. Even though it was massive, it still felt pretty light and wasn't overloaded with cheese like I expected. The broccoli and tomatoes were a nice touch and made it feel a little less heavy. The fries were crispy and well seasoned too. I also tried the Boom Boom Shrimp. It's a generous 20-piece appetizer that could easily be an entrée on its own. Super flavorful, although maybe just a little heavy on the mayo. We ended the night with the donuts, which were airy in the middle and really good. The place itself is big, not too rowdy, and the service was decent overall.

Booth we were sat in was right under AC and just freezing. No problem, they moved us to another,…read morebut it was obvious we were not the first, why not fix root issue. Wife's hamburger was undercooked, my shrimp and chicken salad was really great. Service was okay, not great, not bad.

Always excellent! Today I tried the beet salad with shrimp. All ingredients are so fresh and…read morelightly dressed. We had the tzatziki too and it is delicious. Good flavor not bland and not too thin like some places. The staff always greets with a smile and thanks you for coming. This is worth the 30 minute drive for me.

We stopped on our way home from a roadtrip and we were hungry. What a wonderful surprise!…read more Residing in a strip mall, you are taken to a another world when you walk in. We felt like we dining in a small Greek village next to the Ionian Sea. The dining room is cozy and comfortable. Our server, Kostas, made sure we felt welcome and made our meal even more special. My wife enjoyed the Kotopoulo Fileto, which is a perfectly grilled chicken breast on a bed of Greek-style braised green beans and accompanied oven-roasted lemon potatoes. I ordered the vegetarian platter which came with Imam Baildi (baby eggplant), Gigantes (large white beans), Spanakopita and Patzaria & Pistachio Skordalia (baked beets with pistachios). Our meal was simply amazing. If you are looking for a wonderful Greek meal, this is the place for you. We will being heading back to try even more dishes on their very large menu!

This is the kind of diner and breakfast I'm always looking for. I had a feeling I might be in the…read moreright place when I walked in at 9:45 on a Friday and the place was full. I heard waitstaff greeting regulars by name. I went with my usual 2-egg breakfast. Lots of places have good bacon and/or eggs. A fair number have good bread. But perfect home fries are hard to come by. These we the exact right combination of tender inside and crispy outside. There was some well-cooked onion adding flavor. I honestly don't know if they used some spices or just had good grease, but they were delicious.

My sister and I went here for the first time. Right away we noticed the super friendly staff and…read morelots of regulars. The atmosphere is like an old fashioned diner. The menu is large which is typical of diner fare. I couldn't resist getting the Philly cheesesteak but also had to try their tuna fish. I had a side of cole slaw too. We both had coffee which was excellent. The cheesesteak was excellent, hot, tasty and juicy. The coleslaw had a nice blend of crunch and tang. The tuna salad had a deli feel to it. Not the everyday tuna out of a can. My sister got two eggs over easy, lots of perfectly cooked bacon, buttered toast and grits. All delicious. Loved this place!