Almost a year in and several visits later we have tried everything on the menu except the cakes…read more(I'm not a dessert person ) I love crab cakes, but I honestly can't remember the last time I ordered one in VA because it's always been a disappointment. Their original spot in Manassas was forever on my list to visit, but it was just never on the way. SO happy this is open close to home! No doubt, the best crab cakes I've had in Virginia. Besides the crab cakes, we also liked the shrimp. The fish and the wings were just fine, but nothing exceptionally special in our opinion. Don't skip out on the hush puppies! Our first visit last summer we came at 5pm and thought we'd be fine getting a table for 3- it was the very last one. I guess depending on the day and time it can get packed!! The wait was longer than I expected, but understandable considering how busy they were- it seemed like everyone showed up at the same time. Vibes were good, their music playlist was great. After that first visit though, we just always pre-order online.

Crab cakes are phenomenal And the crab salad and shrimp…read moresalad mix, BABY! I am a Maryland native and I approve these crab cakes so what you waiting for! We tore the food down so no pictures. My only con is the wings could have been better, more seasoned and more tang to the sauce. Once again the Crab Cakes are PHENOMENAL!!!!

Today, we sat outside. I wanted to bring my dog. John was very accommodating. It was very cozy with…read morethe heater on and closed in with those clear tarps. I've been having GI problems so needed to avoid fried foods which at Ford's is excellent always. I decided on a burger cooked medium. The burger meat was soft and very tasty. The bun was fresh and delicious! I loved it!

finally made it to Ford's Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went…read moreon a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I'm no expert, but I really enjoyed them...they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I'm definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I'm already looking forward to going back. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it!

We celebrated Valentine's Day here and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. My…read morehusband--who is extremely particular about his steaks--ordered the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu featuring a filet, and he said it was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I chose the branzino, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. What truly elevated the evening was our server, Juan. He was warm, personable, and attentive without ever being intrusive. His thoughtful service made our special night even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent 4.5 star experience. Nice casual, modern decor…read more Juan was our server, and his enthusiasm and energy was great. We anticipated a good meal just from how much he liked their food. The food was creative, fresh, and elevated without being pretentious. The fresh baked bread was some of the best I have had outside of San Francisco. We dove straight into the main meal, so I hope to be back soon to sample appetizers and desserts.

We enjoyed a lovely first meal at Brasserie Royale for our anniversary. Having been to Local…read moreProvisions (their sister restaurant next door) a few times, we were anxious to sample the French inspired menu. We were not disappointed. The restaurant ambience and decor even gave us fond memories of restaurants visited on our 2023 trip to Paris. The tuna tartare as a shared appetizer was delicious, as were our entrees - Trout Almondine and Duck Confit. The hardest decision of the night was actually dessert, which we would normally skip, but being our anniversary and first time at the Brasserie Royale, we indulged. The "British" (in a French restaurant?) seasonal offering of Sticky Pudding was too tempting not to try. It was excellent. The service and wine selections were equally enjoyable. It was busy on a Monday evening, so reservations are recommended. Our table for two was nestled between other small tables and it was interesting to both see and get reviews of other dishes. Overheard from the table to our right were criticisms of the squash ravioli and garlic sausage entrees. However, the table to our left was effusive about the creme brulee. We will be back. (still need to work on my food photo taking, sorry - I always remember after the dish is almost gone)

We have come to Brasserie about five times now-most of the time it's been fine. However, today, for…read moreValentine's Day it was a massive disappointment-especially with the service. While it was busy, it wasn't absolutely slammed. Our server took five minutes to initially greet us-not a massive deal. However, when we went to order, she was unsure of what we wanted. She was clearly new because she asked for us to point on the menu with what we would like. Again, not a big deal. We sat for about 25 minutes and then she told us "it will be out any minute." About 10 more minutes passed and it came out. A 35 minute ticket time for med-rare steak and a croque madam is unacceptable. In addition, she forgot to ring up a side we asked for, which took another 7-8 minutes (even though she told us it would be out in an unrealistic 2 minutes). This experience overall was really underwhelming and a disappointment to a kid-free date with my wife. The actual food was good, per usual. While we will try Brasserie again, it was a massive shame.

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

I got a Soul Food spot out in Sterling Virginia that a good friend got me hip too. Yeah I know,…read moreit's a hump, but, I'll say this...the folks that own this spot were a special kind of KIND. Just genuinely nice people that just so happen to have good food!! GET THERE!! Where I am: @cesouthernbites . Location Reviewed: 23520 no.124 Overland Drive Sterling Virginia . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their NC Pulled Pork Sandwich (with slow cooked pork, slaw, & NC bbq sauced). Thick, smoky, well flavored, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Whiting, & Shrimp Platter ($28.50 with 2 pieces of fries whiting, six large shrimp, red skin potato salad, cornbread, & hush puppies). Crispy, thick, & well seasoned whiting, & shrimp!! Fulfilling hush puppies, & STAMPED red skinned potato salad with DELICIOUS cornbread!! STAMP!! Their Ribs Platter ($28 for a half a rack of pork ribs drizzled in their homemade bbq sauce, fried okra, & yams). Meaty well dry rubbed, & savory bbq sauced up ribs, sweet yams, & LIKE THAT okra!! STAMP!! Their 4 Piece Combo ($20.50 for 4 whole wings, Mac n cheese, cornbread, & collard greens). Nice crispy whole wings with tangy sweet Mumbo sauce. The collards were well flavored...LIKE THAT, & the mac was a tad bit dry...DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Catfish ($10 for 2 pieces of fried catfish). Hands down some of the best catfish in the area!!! Use that hot sauce it wasn't super hot!! STAMP!! Their Banana Pudding ($5 with Nilla wafers, & real bananas). Classic, real bananas in banana pudding get me every time!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Just GO!! Good Food, Good People!! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

What a gastronomic delight! We were welcomed by the owner, Wally. He and his family members and…read morestaff immediately began to share their contagious joy! We were treated as treasured family guests! The food was soooo good! Everything is completely prepared in house and they are, as they should be, very proud of their creations! All of this and very easy on the wallet. We waited 20 minutes for this wonderful experience. Wally awarded us a delectable and generous piece of chocolate cake for our time! We found this wonderful restaurant on Yelp. It was close to the hotel where we were staying and parking our car on the first leg of our journey to Madrid. We will definitely return next week when we retrieve our car! Buon appetito!

Every single person who worked there was walking around smiling...and several came to check on us…read moreand say hello. Coming from the hospitality business myself you just RARELY see that. This owner is definitely doing something right! Great bartender who clearly had great relationships with clientele. So friendly, efficient & fun. Grabbed a Reuben sandwich & fish & chips....order came quickly and hot! So fresh and delicious! Definitely going back!

I had gotten up early and hadn't eaten more than airplane snacks and water all day. This spot came…read moreup as "nearby" during a Yelp search (it is in a bit of an odd spot in what looked like a business complex. There there is an Olive Garden nearby so it isn't out by itself, even if it feels like it. The weather was beautiful, so we grabbed a high top in the bar area, overlooking a nice little pond behind the restaurant. The service in the bar was surprisingly good, despite the bar itself being pretty crowded and nearly every table around it being populated. The food was served quickly and they allowed us to customize to our liking (TIP: pay the nominal upcharge to replace your existing side dish to Brussels sprouts with bacon and spiced pecans! Or get it as a side to share) I had the Hickory Grilled Hanger Steak with mashed potatoes and a field greens salad, except no potatoes. The salad was amazing (it has dates in it for a sweetness to balance the sour of the dressing) and the medium rare steak was phenomenal. We each had a glass of beer -- the Pale Face Summer Wheat on draft. It is a classic German Hefeweizen and described as "malty with banana and clove flavors." I tested the banana on my first sip. It was a solid choice. The next day, we worked a 15 hour day without stopping to eat. By the time we finished, we were so tired that we agreed to return. I ordered the same steak and my coworker followed my recommendation. He agreed that this is the steak to order. (even if he ordered his more well done than mine). For the second visit, we ordered the bread pudding for dessert instead of beer with dinner. I suggest splitting the dessert. Don't get me wrong, it was fantastic, but was definitely shareable after a full steak meal.

I got the 3 fish tacos ($20) and it came out in about 15 mins. The sweet potato fries were freshly…read moremade and were crispy. The tacos themselves were loaded with a fair amount of fried fish! The corn in the slaw provided a good balance with the fried fish. Staff were friendly! The interior was nice with a partially open kitchen so seeing the staff cook was cool. Overall the food was quite delicious and I had a good time during this lunch experience! Food(50%): 8.3 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.0/10

Found this place by accident. The decor and ambience is great and the food was good. The one…read morething missing was good service. When I go out to a full service restaurant I don't expect the server to ask me if I can hand her the dirty dishes to clear. Ordered an iced tea and had to remind her for sweetener more then once. Additionally, teach your staff how to serve with out reaching her arm across my to put plates on the table for others. When lunch for 3 is in excess of $200 I have far higher expectations. Service was disappointing at best. Also $6 for a 1/2 glass of iced tea is absurd. I got a refill and yes they charged another $6 for the second.

At a loss here, love having more upscale restaurants in Ashburn, but not sure of identity here. I…read moreget it, fresh organic, but something missing. Website says tapas, maybe that's it. Service was good, pleasant people working. Menu was a bit limited. What we had was incredible ! I had the Amish chicken, spouse had rockfish. Both were wonderful and very nicely presented with vegetable sides. No mention of dessert after meal, price was on high side, around $120 including drinks. Will try again to give update.

Pretty darn good Vietnamese food in the area. The portion sizes are generous and I was able to…read morequickly pick up my order during my lunch break. Service is really quick. It's a clean and nicely decorated restaurant but still a casual feel.

One of the better Vietnamese places in the area. All the food here tastes pretty authentic and I…read morehaven't found something that I don't like. My favorite dishes are the shrimp lotus flower salad, Bo ne, and the pho is also pretty good. Service is pretty quick here too and as someone with a peanut allergy they are always very cognizant of removing peanuts from my dishes. Overall good casual Vietnamese place that doesn't require a trek to falls church!

cute place with delicious food! the employees were super kind and welcoming. i dont know of any…read moregood resturants in this area, but was plesantly suprised with our visit. the pad garlic & pepper stir fry with beef was absolutely delicious. one of the best thai dishes ive had, ever! simple ingredients and reminded me of a home cooked meal. the pad thai had good flavors but was way too salty. i would take notice of that for next time. enjoyed it with a side of rice and it was perfect.

I was looking for something near Dulles Expo center and I found this place on Yelp while driving (I…read morehad my copilot doing most of the looking for safety's sake :)). Upon entering, I immediately saw the extent of the investment in the interior: the art on the walls, the seating, and the service all came together perfectly from the start. It is a small storefront with approximately a dozen or so tables. The feel was warm and modern. The server is assisted by a small, dedicated team. It feels very much like a family business and everyone is fully invested in the success of the establishment, answering questions promptly and ensuring customers feel taken care of. The food is HANDS DOWN THE BEST Thai I have had in the Washington DC area! I am currently looking for something going near Dulles that will bring me back, just so I have an excuse to "stop by". Lol It is really that good. We started with the crispy pork belly and curry puff. The pork belly came with a side salad that had a bright and delightfully acidic dressing that was freshly made. The pork belly had a great crisp and was not over seasoned and not bland. The chicken curry puff was one of the standouts of the meal. The pastry was shaped in a nice swirl that was aesthetically appealing. It had this croissant-like texture that simply melted in your mouth with every bite. There was this surprising, faint sweetness to it that was very nice compliment to the robustness of the curry within. The appetizers were stellar. For entrees, I got Panang curry (with chicken) and my companion got the Pad Se-Eiu (with duck and shrimp). There was a good amount of spice in both, but it was not overpowering. The curry had a flavor that was deep and complex, only to be followed by the kiss of medium spiciness to finish. The duck and shrimp added to the Pad Se-Eiu were ample. The duck in particular was a very nice portion size added to he dish. The shrimp were worth getting added, however the tails were on them. I will assume that is traditional Thai preparation and not ding them for that with everything else executed to perfection. If you are considering going to this restaurant, don't walk, RUN to get there. This place will not fly under the radar for long with their warm, personable service, their succulent menu, and their accessible location. I look forward to going back on my next trip to that side of town.