I had a lovely time at Ada's. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. There weren't any…read morereservations available so I chose to sit at the bar. I was greeted by a nice young gentleman. I can't remember his name but he and his partner Wynn gave impeccable customer service. I started out with an Orange Wave to drink while I waited for my sister. She was about 30 mins late. I wasn't rushed and I didn't feel uncomfortable waiting for her to arrive. I chose the lobster omelette. It came with potatoes and a mixed salad. The potatoes were crispy and the lobster was nice and buttery. The atmosphere was lively. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and you never know what local celebrity you may see. 10/10

A Promising First Impression That Fell Short at the Table…read more Upon walking in, the restaurant immediately makes a pleasant first impression. The ambiance is inviting, and there was a subtle, nostalgic touch with soft '80s music playing throughout the space something I genuinely enjoyed. The restaurant smelled fantastic... although, in fairness, that may have been me! The host was polite, and my waiter, Sid, was courteous as well. Unfortunately, the attention to detail began to slip almost immediately. The table I was seated at was visibly dirty and appeared as though it had not been properly wiped down before a fresh setting of plates was placed on it. To their credit, when I pointed it out, the table was cleaned with a wet wipe. I ordered a Plain burger with very specific: no cheese, no sauce of any kind, no mayonnaise, and no condiments just raw onion, tomato, lettuce and bacon. I also ordered an espresso martini. Sid did not write the order down, which I initially took as a sign of confidence and experience. Unfortunately, that confidence did not translate into accuracy. Burger #1 arrived, and despite my very specific request for raw onions, I was given sautéed onions on the side. There was also no tomato, and the burger arrived with a sauce I had explicitly said I did not want. I sent it back. What happened next was particularly disappointing. Instead of simply remaking the burger, Sid asked whether the kitchen could just scrape the sauce off. Absolutely not. When a diner specifically requests no sauce, scraping it off is not really the solution especially when the entire reason for the request is to avoid tasting it. I asked that the burger be remade completely because I did not want any trace of the sauce left behind. To make matters worse, the fries accompanying the first burger were lukewarm. Then came Burger #2 and somehow, this one arrived with cheese. Cheese. The one ingredient I had specifically said I did not want. At that point, the issue was no longer about a simple kitchen mistake. It was about the dining experience and whether the order was actually being heard. Having to send a meal back multiple times because the most basic modifications weren't followed is incredibly frustrating, particularly in a restaurant positioning itself as a higher-end dining establishment. Ryan ultimately took my final order correctly with pen and paper might I add which was Great, and the chef personally brought out the replacement burger#3. That final burger was prepared according to my specifications, which I appreciated. But by then, the experience had already taken a hit. And that's the frustrating part: if I'm going to pay a premium for a high-end burger in a high-end setting, I expect the burger to come out correctly the first time. The luxury isn't just the atmosphere or the price point; it's supposed to be the attention to detail. After all of that, I couldn't help but think: I could have gone to Five Guys, spent about $20, and saved myself all of this trouble. when the execution of such a straightforward order becomes this complicated, the experience doesn't quite live up to the setting or the price.

If you're looking for a dining experience that feels like a warm hug from someone's grandmother,…read morelook no further. This Mediterranean treasure sitting along the Alexandria waterfront is everything a great restaurant should be. The concept here is simple and beautiful: recipes passed down and made completely from scratch. Don't skip the traditional hummus. I was skeptical about the halloumi goulash because of the fruit but somehow... it works! Both entrees: salmon and lamb chops were delicious. Allie was both the perfect server and drink (ask for her signature punch). They also create award-winning martinis; ask for one!

I felt the host really tried to talk up the fact that they one best something.... I can't even…read moreremember.... Long explanation on the menu. It was like someone was trying to convince me that the place was great. Beet salad was incredibly underwhelming, and even looked unappetizing upon arrival. Nice musical playlist though, and overall space. I wouldn't go back to dine though...

Visited the DC area and stayed in Alexandria VA. Walked around a bit and had noticed Delia's on…read moreYelp and decided to give it a try. Glad we did!! It's generally Mediterranean food as they have some eggplant spreads on the appetizer menu...we tried one and it came with fresh baked pita bread...WOW!! The wine list had some interesting choices and reasonable prices so we gambled on one we knew nothing about and it was quite good!! I had a great bone-in pork chop nicely charred with perfect mashed potatoes and veggies. My wife had steak kebab's with tasty veggies and peppers on the skewers. Accompanied by a delicious lemony rice pilaf. Our waiter was attentive and the food was delivered promptly so all good! The place had a great neighborhood vibe with a bar and outside seating.

Food is worthy of a 4 star rating, but the service is terrible. A popular spot for locals to…read moregather after work. A full bar sports a Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm. The menu has roots in Italian and Mediterranean fare. Brick oven pizza starts with great dough, quality cheese and pepperoni. The best pizza on this trip. The deconstructed gyro platter is fantastic. Lots of flavorful gyro meat served along with fresh lettuce, cucumber, Tzatziki sauce, cooked potato and marinated tomato wedges. The roasted red pepper hummus is a great starter and the side of fries are well seasoned. The downside was the service. I had to get up a few times to get water, then again to get refills on drinks and additional napkins. I got up more times in that meal than I have at a fast food place. It looks like others were enjoying their visit, so I have to guess that this was not the normal service.

The food is amazing and our waiter was even better, shout out to Christian who gave us incredible…read moreservice! Definitely recommend!!

Great spot near the water for some food and drinks! Server…read morewas great; He was attentive and kind! Definitely would give it another try!

This is such a remarkably fabulous restaurant to go to! The ambience is very pleasant, very old…read moreworld. The food is absolutely delicious and magnificent. And the staff couldn't be more helpful and professional. Their location in old town Alexandria is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant

AMBIANCE: We came here for Mother's day! We were weary about…read morecoming here bc it was a pub-like restaurant. like european food, and that's not typically the cusine we go for as a family, but it was nice! the weather was beautiful this day, so we were able to eat outside and at the same time have a more private meal. SERVICE: Our server was great! i am sure you guys know how it is to go out with your parents. Mine tend to ask a lot of questions; even though we answered my dads questions bc the answers were right in fron to fhim (the menu) he still asked, so i appreciate the server for his pateince FOOD: fresh! good! i got the fried rice and shrimp, and it came with a salad or veggies. it was perfect and exactly what i wanted in that moment.

Great food with excellent flavor. The portion were ample and I didn't finish my meal. Pulled pork…read moreand sausage are delicious and the smoke on the burnt ends was perfect. I will definitely come back when I get into town again.

I came here based on a recommendation that this was "the best BBQ." That set the bar pretty high,…read moreand unfortunately, the food didn't come close to meeting it. I ordered the two-meat meal with pulled pork and brisket, fiery mac & cheese, sweet BBQ baked beans, and cornbread, plus an iced tea. With tip, the total was $32.04. At that price, I expected a genuinely good BBQ meal. Instead, I left wondering how a place known for BBQ could miss the mark so badly on the meat. The pulled pork was simply bland. There wasn't much smoke or seasoning coming through, and very little about it stood out. The one positive: it wasn't dry. Then there was the brisket, which was by far the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was sliced extremely thin--almost like lunch meat--and had quite a bit of fat that didn't appear to have rendered properly. Yet somehow, despite all that fat, the meat itself was incredibly dry. Good brisket should be tender, juicy, and have properly rendered fat. This was none of those things. Quite frankly, it was some of the worst brisket I've had in years. Ironically, the BBQ sauces were considerably better than the BBQ. You get a choice of Original, Honey Chipotle, and North Carolina Vinegar. I really enjoyed the spicy, smoky-sweet flavor of the Honey Chipotle, but the Original was easily my favorite. That sauce was excellent, and I'd happily put it on another meal. The sides were a mixed bag. The sweet BBQ baked beans were decent and had good flavor. Nothing extraordinary, but I enjoyed them. The fiery mac & cheese had potential. I liked the heat from the jalapeños, but the cheese sauce had a noticeably grainy texture. Whether that came from the way it was prepared or how it was reheated, I don't know, but good mac & cheese should have a smooth, creamy, silky cheese sauce. This didn't. And then, surprisingly, we get to the best thing on the entire tray: the cornbread. I really liked that they put whole corn kernels in it, and the cornbread had great flavor. In fact, it was the only item on my tray that I finished completely. Unfortunately, it appeared to have been reheated--presumably in a microwave--which made some of the corn kernels chewy. Honestly, I would have preferred it served at room temperature. Still, it was easily the highlight of the meal. Even the iced tea managed to disappoint. I initially mixed the sweet and unsweetened teas, but after realizing I couldn't taste much sweetness, I went back and filled my glass with 100% sweet tea. It still wasn't sweet. Maybe the containers were accidentally switched that day, but whatever was labeled "sweet tea" definitely wasn't. For $32.04, I expected much better. When you're selling BBQ, the smoked meats need to be the reason people come back--not something that has to be rescued by sauce. There were some bright spots here: the Original BBQ sauce was excellent, the beans were good, and the cornbread was genuinely enjoyable. But those things can't make up for bland pulled pork and especially dry, poorly rendered brisket sliced like deli meat. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but based on the meal I was served, I wouldn't return. And I definitely wouldn't call it "the best BBQ."

We enjoyed a very leisurely and delicious meal at Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen. The Prix-fixe menu…read morewas perfect for us as we were starved. I love the quaint and rustic feeling of the space which contrasted with the elevated dining experience. The view of the Potomac from the courtyard and restaurant were spectacular The Strawberry Fields Forever specialty cocktail is a refreshing blend of strawberry, mint, and rum. The Palm Royale is just as delightful with St Elder and Pomegranate liqueurs with champagne. Ludmyla was very friendly and Alla the manager helped us out with gluten free options. We enjoyed the Hummingbird Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Lemon Linguine (with GF pasta) and Steak Frites. The Crème Brûlée and Flourless Chocolate Torte were a decadent finale for a splendid meal. It is hard to believe such a great restaurant is located inside a hotel. Hotel Indigo is very fortunate.

Staying here at Hotel Indigo so decided to go ahead and use our $15 daily credit since we were…read morebeing charged daily fee by hotel (for things we didn't really want but no choice so oh well....). Came on a Monday with my family of 4 and the food was great overall (yay) and HH drink prices also great (double-yay). So.... Why only two stars? When our check came it was for $189, but that didn't quite seem to add up based on what we ordered. I noticed there was no itemized receipt so I asked one of the servers if we could please have that. He returned and dropped it off quickly and it said $166 which did add up. Hmmmm? Why the $23 discrepancy? I sat there and our waiter wasn't making eye-contact in the practically empty restaurant but ten minutes later he walked over with a new check showing the $166 amount. No explanation, no oops/sorry, just a here you go. It was kinda disappointing given the nice meal we just had. Anyway, I just played along and said thank you and tipped him $30 (slightly less than I normally would on $166 but sorry, couldn't help but feel some shadiness with the check)

The food was fresh and flavorful. Definitely closer to authentic even if it's vegan made.. I wish I…read morecan give them 10 stars. Their empanadas and nachos were delicious. Must try whenever you are in the Ashburn area. Customer service was outstanding, and they were very polite and professional..

Great tacos :) & friendly service every time. Philly egg rolls sauce was creamy and deliciousread more

This one is more like 4 1/2 stars, but their Masala chicken salad sandwich was * to die for.* Best…read moreI've ever had. The portion was enough for 2 people. The bread - a toasted sourdough - was perfect, not thick. There was ample lettuce and tomato. A wonderful sammie. I got a wild blueberry cake that was really just meh. Wouldn't recommend. The interior has an industrial vibe, and on last Friday in the lunch hour, the place was positively hopping. There's a refrigerated section with soups, salad, and all kinds of other stuff. There's a case full of pastries, cookies, biscotti, and more. The service was fine and quick. We'll definitely be back!

The Rainbow Fresh Veggie sandwich was so good I felt lucky to be on a vegetarian diet…read more Great NYC bakery deli vibe. I will be back!

This is a must have when we are in the area!! The chili cheese fries are the best ! The portion is…read morea lovable size and you feel great afterwards not sluggish I have never had an issue

I found it so convenient that PLNT is in Whole Foods. I didn't need to do any shopping, but I was…read moreable to pick out a drink and snack from the store after putting in my order. I ordered the PLNT Burger (no cheese) and really loved it! It came with the regular lettuce, tomato, pickle and vegan mayo toppings. The burger was delicious, and their other menu items sounded good as well. I was able to eat at the seating area in the front of the store, which was well stocked and clean.