Well, what a change! For my initial review from three years ago the service was abysmal. The food…read morewas good, but the service was terrible - but, fast forward to today. Everything was excellent. We came on a Thursday night that featured lively jazz band - they played great music that wasn't loud and overpowering like at other local spots. The service was excellent from the check-in (we didn't have reservations), to the hostess, to the server. It was excellent. Our server was friendly, she was helpful, she was thorough. She kept checking on us to make sure we were OK. Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh and delicious. We had the pork chop dinner and the shrimp/fish dinner, along with peach cobbler. What a welcome change! Apparently the three years has done this establishment good. Bravo!

Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hubby treated one of his daughter's and her children to dinner here at…read moreDella J' Delectables/Alexandria. I absolutely had to tag along because I knew after enjoying carry out from here a few weeks back, I needed to dine in. Older establishment. Not shabby but not chic either. Not a deal breaker tho'. Two thumbs up on everything food related! From the Margarita to the steak and cheese to the sweet potatoes to the lemon cake. Absolutely NO complaints. Would most def order again. Probably won't need to dine in again but definitely looking forward to carry out. Check out the pics of all of our entrées. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

Johnny Mac's is a roadside stop that is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. In the…read moremid-afternoon, I was eyeing the soft serve I saw on the menu online. There is a counter to place an order, but they also have a self-order kiosk. That likely helps the small kitchen staff out. Waiting for my treat took a while because of a few other orders ahead, but when it came out I got a nicely swirled strawberry ice cream on a cone. The pink trim reminded me of a frozen yogurt spot back home. I enjoyed the ice cream on the picnic benches located outside on the side. There is a standing counter space to eat on inside, but I imagine during busier times between the line to order and the diners it could be crowded. The ice cream seemed to be popular. I saw two other guys leaving with their own tall swirls for the road. Johnny Mac's has a decent array of flavors, so I would come back if I'm back down here.

This place looks adorable from the road but when you get in there and see a half smoked cigarette…read moreand the lighter sitting on the counter, you realize it's probably not the place to eat. We went on a limb, but it broke. Food was not good. Place was filthy. Not sure how they pass the health inspection. If I could give it zero stars, I would. It was one of my poorest dinning choices and McDonalds might have tasted better.

I wanted to try someplace new today and had seen Milk and Honey appear on my Yelp searches. Milk…read moreand Honey had a pretty good-looking menu and high Yelp scores. So I said why not, and stopped here on a weekday (today) around 1:30pm. I ignored the fact that the tables and chairs outside the entrance were in disarray and walked inside. I looked around, noticing first a narrow hallway to my right with one small table and a snack bar. To my left were two more small tables. Loud music of an unrecognizable genre was blasting away. I was the only customer. It didn't look promising, but I figured I could order something and take it home. I looked up at the electronic monitor to see if there was a menu, but it just was displaying an outdoor scene. Then I noticed a woman sitting in the corner on a stool intently fiddling with her phone. She looked up, her face as blank as a refrigerator door and muttered something unintelligible (and certainly not welcoming) and pointed to the counter. She then went back to playing with her phone. Oh no you don't treat customers like that, and think you are going to make a sale. I left immediately, never to come back. Just a totally inhospitable ambience.

While staying at a nearby hotel in Alexandria, I was on the hunt for something beyond the usual…read morecoffee chain experience. I stumbled upon Milk and Honey Cafe, intrigued by its menu featuring Southern staples like chicken and waffles and biscuits. From the moment I walked in, the customer service was warm and welcoming. And if you know anything about soul food spots, you'll know that sometimes a low-key or even gruff welcome is a sign the food's about to blow your mind, so the friendly vibe had me both surprised & optimistic. I ordered the cheese egg biscuit sandwich, which came in at $10. Let me tell you, the portion size was generous, definitely enough for two meals. The biscuit was fluffy, buttery, and had just a touch of sweetness, which paired perfectly with the savory cheese eggs. I always ask for cheese eggs when I eat out, and most places miss the mark. Not here. They got it exactly right. Coffee-wise, it was simple: basic drip with International Delight creamer. Nothing fancy, but honestly, it hit the spot and fit the vibe. The ambiance really sealed the experience. A smooth R\&B playlist floated through the space, adding to the cozy, feel-good atmosphere. It was a refreshing contrast to the more sterile, minimalist coffee shops I'm used to back home in Sacramento. All in all, Milk and Honey Cafe delivered on food, flavor, and feeling. If you're in the Alexandria area and craving soulful comfort food with a solid vibe, this spot is a must.

Some reviews I've seen have called this place one of the best fried chicken in MD. Dunno about…read morethat, but the 4 pieces (leg, wing, thigh and 1 tender) were damn good. Great skin and crunch and very juicy chicken. But it was the sides that were even better. Had Mac and Cheese and Slaw. Slaw was perfect and the portion big enough that I took the mac home as I couldn't even start it while dining there. Gobbled the mac as a midnight snack later and, even having to nuke it warm again, the mac and cheese was flavorful with cheesy goodness. Only thing I thought was just okay was the 2 cornbread that came with the chicken. Just okay. Overall, decent prices for good quality. I'll be back when I come around the area again.

I came here on a Sunday night for the first time. The interior was the typical restaurant where you…read moreorder at the counter to dine-in or carry out. The service was good and the menu selection was great. Unfortunately they only had wings and tenders. To be honest the waffle was good but nothing special. The fried chicken was good but it wasn't anything special. Overall I thought this place was just ok. I will probably return here at some point and try other items on the menu.

I got the Smothered Chicken & Biscuits with the sauce on the side, and it was really good. I…read moreenjoyed the food and was full for a while. It is definitely comfort food done right. The food was well seasoned and balanced. I would definitely order again.

I had a great time here, I had wonderful service from Dana! She was quick and attentive and funny…read more The shrimp and grits were great, would come here again.

Good down home cooking Some of the best that I have…read more Had also very friendly kind hearted people.

DC's southern food in general leaves much to be desired and is about as authentic as a snowman in…read moreFlorida so I was a little skeptical about this truck. I have to say this place totally exceeded my expectations. You order an entree and it comes with your choice of two sides for around $12-13 which is expensive for a truck but you get a ton of food. The oven fried pork chop is really baked not fried so don't expect a breaded chop. Instead you get a large bone in lean chop with tasty seasoning and they manage to cook it just right so it isn't too dry. The collard green sides and peach cobbler are both amazing as well. The citrus iced tea is worth a try as well. I think they change the menu every week so I'll be back to try some other items. Glad I tried this place and I'll be sure to get it again.

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."

Oh my god. The moment the oxtail entered my mouth, my world was forever changed. An explosion of…read moreunique and heavenly flavors. It was so tender and flavorful, literally falling off the bone. The curry goat as well was incredibly good, very tender and a lot of meat. Rice and peas was the best side I tried. Some of the best food I have ever tasted, I am not exaggerating. Portions were great, left feeling STUFFED. Service was kind, professional, and actually very quick. Menu was super straightforward and easy to understand, even for someone who has never eaten Jamaican food before. It's extremely clean and professional inside, very welcoming. And prices are very reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. Would definitely suggest getting the oxtail with rice and peas and some sort of vegetable for the best all around eating experience. Jerk chicken patty is also a nice option if you're looking for something quicker. Please try this place. You will NOT be disappointed.

I waited 30 minutes on Friday, only to be told that my order had never been picked up or processed…read more The situation was handled very matter-of-factly, with little concern and delayed apology for the inconvenience. I then waited another 45 minutes for the food and was told it would take an additional seven minutes - -turned into 20mins for the beef patty. The restaurant clearly has high customer traffic, so I hope the food is good enough to justify the excessive wait. However, the lack of communication, urgency, and any attempt to compensate for the delay made the overall service experience extremely disappointing. Food satisfaction: Pending.

I searched for this business one weekend, and could not find it. I called the listed number with…read moreno success.

Excellent food very flavorful. A little pricey but once you are served you don't think about price…read more You enjoy the party going on in your mouth. I recommend everyone should try. Won't disappoint.

I went to this restaurant for the first time and I had some burgers, with Mac and cheese on the…read moreside , then got cake. I love this place I would recommend it for people that like brisket

I saw the Whole Hog sandwich at 2Fifty BBQ on K Street on The Washington Post's "40 Essential…read moreDishes of D.C." and decided it sounded like something I needed to try. We went after hiking Theodore Roosevelt Island on a Sunday morning with our dog. Parking is terrible at this location, but we managed to snag a rare street spot. We got there around 11:30 and only had one person in front of us in line. Obviously got the Whole Hog since that's why we came. It was smoky, well seasoned, and worth the trip. We also got the brisket and mac and cheese. The brisket had a good bark and was tender, and the mac and cheese held its own too. The tables outside on the patio/sidewalk are dog friendly, which was a big plus for us. Overall, a really good lunch and some good BBQ. I'd come back, though next time I might let someone else deal with the K Street parking.