Huncho Restaurant is top notch.. I attended with my husband…read morefor our wedding anniversary and the service was amazing... We felt so welcomed, it was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had...the ambiance and service was amazing... The food was so delicious, I'm a good cook myself so if I say the food is delicious then, baby it is good... My husband had the Brussels sprouts and salmon...crab fried rice I had mac and cheese and salmon and an deviled eggs and my husband had crab cakes I can't wait to return, BRAVO The Johnsons

My wife and I had heard of honcho house for a while and had planned to visit. Today we finally made…read morethe decision to try it out. And to say it was underwhelming would be an understatement. I mean this experience might have been worse than the season finale of game of thrones. My wife ordered the oxtails and green jollof rice. First off, the rice tasted like wet grass. The oxtail was a sad excuse for oxtail. For context my wife is Caribbean so I've had my share of delicious oxtail, their oxtail tasted like they simply didn't even try. Now let's get to my food. I ordered the simplest thing on the menu the Steak and Frites. I'll give it to them the frites were pretty decent, but that's where my compliments end. I ordered my steak medium like a decent human being. The first steak came out and tasted like what I imagine an old used tire taste like, it was well done by the way. The next steak that came out 20 minutes later although closer to medium was surprisingly worse. It's was extremely rubbery with zero flavor. All together I would not recommend. The fact they sell this sad excuse for food is baffling. Sincerely, A concerned customer

One thing to note is it was after 6:00 pm and we didn't have to pay for parking. We didn't have to…read morewait too long, we were seated promptly and our waitress came with water. Our food took a while to come out but I figured it will be fresh! It is very loud but it's dinner time and there most tables are full. I got the Cesar salad because I wasn't very hungry. It was delicious and I almost ate it all even though I wasn't very hungry. My grandson got the Cook's House burger with corn pudding and I had a bite that, it was quite tasty. We got the Crispy Mushroom Bowl to go and that too was delicious! I love coming to this place. Now for the ice cream!

Had the biggest onion rings of my life here, wow. And they were great too with the horseradish…read moresauce. These were more savory than sweet. Followed my friend's way of eating them and used a fork and knife haha. Ordered a chicken sandwich too and it was delicious. Ask for extra sauce cause I found it a little dry but overall tasted great. Our server was really nice and friendly too. After eating, we went downstairs for some ice cream and I got the super chonk flavor (malted vanilla ice cream, fudge, peanut butter, brownie pieces). It hit the spot, tasted like real premium ice cream. Glad to have checked this spot out. I liked the family friendly ambiance and can tell it's an important part of the community.

Take me back lol It…read morewas so good!! I have to go back. Took my friend for her birthday and we had a good time. The wait was a little long -- about 30-45 minutes but I'd wait again. We started with the fire cracker shrimp. It came with cucumber slices marinated in vinegar and cilantro. So good! Would have taken this as an entree. And it's GLUTEN FREE! I got the classic burger with gluten free bun because I couldn't figure out what I wanted. But it was great. I had it with the lemon aioli (it's a lemon garlic aioli. Got the green beans on the side. The green beans were just okay. I will pick another side in the future. The kitchen was able to make a fried salmon burger for my friend with fries. She said it was amazing. It was a good portion. We got the sweet tea to drink. It's...Maryland sweet tea lol but it was fine. Middle of the road. The service was great. They are particular about allergies which was amazing. They constantly checked on us.

I had a great first experience during their happy hour service at the Bar. The bartender, Mela…read more(spell check) offered great service and friendly energy. We tried the bread service as a starter. I think the bread had a soft inside texture but too hard on the exterior. 5/10. We tried two of their bar bites: Sautéed shrimp (5/10) and General Tso Chicken Skewers (7/10). I think the shrimp sauce was bland and the chicken was a fried chicken tender + sauce. We had the Chicken Ceasar salad (8/10) and Braised Short ribs (8/10). The salad was a standard salad and the short ribs were tender. I enjoyed the short ribs with the mashed potatoes and substituted the brussel sprouts with broccoli. I think the broccoli could've been seasoned to improve. We both had two of their $10 specialty cocktails. Both were excellent.

This place is a must. The food, the vibes and the service is just there! I've been several times…read morenow and I haven't been disappointed! I love that they have brunch daily!

Don't go here - period. I went with my partner attempting to support a local business and have…read morebrunch - I wish I'd cooked at home. They don't have typical bacon or sausage because "the owners don't eat pork" which really sounds like something more appropriate for their house, and not their restaurant business on Rhode island ave. The "chicken sausage" was a shriveled up piece of chicken paste that they cooked in the microwave. I ordered scrambled eggs, and when they came out, they had that crust that scrambled eggs get when they sit out after being cooked. The grits were lumpy and outside of the cheese sauce they put on the top - had no flavor. The French toast tasted like milk eggs and burnt grill. And the pancakes, were very obviously pre made and microwaved. Additionally - the meal I ordered is listed to come with a bread, eggs, a side and a meat. I asked for bacon, and was told the owners don't eat pork. I asked for the chicken sausage.. 5 minutes later the server asked me if I wanted the sausage spicy or not. Then when she brought the bill, there was a $4 up charge for spicy sausage that she neither told me, nor was it on the menu. And to make matters worse - the sausages were not spicy and were actually just flat out nasty. This is a SAD excuse for a restaurant. I'm sad that I spent calories walking there and dollars eating there.

First, we did not have any reservations but the hostess was quick to accommodate us. Thank you!…read more Next, staff were very friendly. Everyone greeted us with a smile and offered help as needed. Great hospitality The ambiance is simply unmatched! I felt like I was dining in a beautiful garden home, tucked away from the bustling DC streets. It was peaceful, scenic, and pleasant for date night. I loved the decor! For drinks we ordered: The Terence Espresso Martini- named after a regular at the restaurant, this espresso martini has a fun twist which includes chocolate and cane syrup. It was not sweet at all and oh so delightful to try. From Oaxaca with Love- my boyfriend loved this! He said that the balance between smokiness and spiciness made this a drink worth ordering over and over again. Strawberry lemonade- refreshing and not sweet at all. The only bitterness to this drink is that you are charged $8 extra for the strawberries because this is apparently regular house lemonade which was infused. A little costly sending this single drink over $20-not expected. We had to try the Chef's Choice because very few places offer such a steal at this price. The joy to the deal is that you get to choose how many courses you can enjoy by simply keeping the orders going. We tapped out early because the servings were very generous and some of the dishes swept away our appetite and tummy space lol First: Roasted Oyster (not on menu)- this was a new dish and a creative way to indulge in this aphrodisiac. The oysters were charred to perfection and the accompanying butter lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, turnips, kimchi, and jalapeño made for a fun wrap. The flavors all complemented each other well-I hope this stays on the menu! Chicory Caesar Salad- what a divine salad! Mouthwatering and fresh. There were some crunchy and savory moments while trying it as the Parmesan cheese was evenly distributed throughout the dish. Parker house roll- this roll can go up against any other rolls and win in softness and taste! The spring green garlic butter added another layer to the taste, making this one of the best rolls I've ever had. Second: Ricotta Cavatelli + Little Neck Clams- SO divine. Just when you thought that you met a few favs, here comes this delicious dish. The cook on the Ricotta Cavatelli was perfecto! And the clams, gosh the clams were so so sooooo good. The sauce seeping throughout the dish was dangerously delicious, not too salty. Roasted asparagus- another added favorite and the best asparagus I've had. The cook on this dish was perfection!!!! It wasn't soggy as some asparagus could be but these rather large asparagus had just the right crunch in each bite and the accompanying aioli sauce was scrumptious! Lemon + Thyme Roasted Pennsylvania Chicken- Sadly this was a miss for us and part of that was because we weren't too fond of the taste. There wasn't much flavor profile to carry the chicken but we did enjoy those delicious white kidney beans which were added. Third: A moment of silence please as both of these dishes were award winning!!!!! Served at the same time, we made it a little meal inside the meal and could not stop talking about both dishes. "Autumn Olive Farms" BBQ Pork Chop- the cook on this pork chops could only be mastered by an extraordinary chef! It was divine! Perfectly cooked and bursting with juicy flavors! Gosh this was some incredible pork chops. Cauliflower Risotto- another star! Dangerously good! Just the right cook on the risotto and the cheesiness you could appreciate! The grilled cauliflower was an added touch, making this dish memorable! We concluded our Chef's Choice with "Moon Valley Farm" Carrot Cake. This wasn't too sweet and was a subtle way to end an amazing dining experience. Parking is a bit tough as majority of the surrounding area is residential so it was hard to find parking. Nonetheless, please don't let that stop you from experiencing the beauty of this restaurant and the amazing food that they offer!

Finally tried this gem. Loved everything from the ambience to the attentive and pleasant waitstaff…read moreto the beautifully plated and delicious food. Standouts: Roasted carrots Cauliflower risotto French toast My mom had the rockfish, which was cooked perfectly. It came with carrot-ginger purée (yum), charred broccoli (a tad too crunch on the stalks for her liking), and pickled onions. We both had seasonal drinks. Hers: strawberry mimosa Mine: strawberry margarita Now I want to return for dinner!

My husband and I stopped by for their Brunch yesterday and it was so worth it! My type of vibe, a…read morelive dj, and bottomless mimosas for $25. I got the catfish and grits and we got a pepperoni pizza. The food was delicious. They also offer a brunch buffet that has lots of options including a waffle station but I wasn't in the mood for that so maybe I'll check that out next time. The restaurant itself is nice, and spacious, the ambiance is a cool little vibe for a date or to bring your friends. My only reason for not giving them 5 stars is because of the bartender. We sat at the bar and he just wasn't a friendly as I would have liked. Other than that the service was great, and the food came out quickly.

I wanted to eat outside, so I was looking for restaurants with patios. I was coming from Greenbelt…read moreand was on Georgia Avenue when Matchbox popped up as 1 of the suggested restaurants. I've been to other locations, so I decided to try this one as I've never been to this location before. Food- 3 Drink-4 Waitress-2 Ambience-5 Overall -3 Let's start with the food. At first I was disappointed when I saw they took off my favorite appetizer, so I ordered the Cripsy Calamari Appetizer instead. So as I am waiting my waitress had stopped by twice to ask me if I was ready to put in my entree and every-time I had to tell her no as I haven't even gotten my appetizer yet. This rubbed me the wrong, I felt like I was being rushed and that didn't make sense as this was on a Thursday at 1 pm and the restaurant was practically empty. Now the patio seating was lovely and I truly enjoyed basking in the sun while sipping on my Sauvignon Blanc, I have so many memories from DTS and it was nice to be in the area again. Anyways my Appetizer came and it was sooo good. I loved the fried jalapeños in the mix it really gave a nice kick to my Calamari. I decided to order the Shrimp Tempura Roll which is a new addition to the menu but whew this is where it went left. It was NOT good, drenched in sauce and fish eggs ... and the presentation of the roll looked sloppy and rushed especially considering one roll didn't even have Shrimp in it. There was barely any cucumber inside ... on top of all that they still gave me side dippings too... I ate 1 roll and it was nasty and too much. When I told my waitress I didn't like it and explained why she just said ok and walked away. It was very clear to me she did not care and so it's very clear to me that I won't be going there ever again.

Steph/Steff/Stephanie (manager ? hostess ?); sharp, on top of things, made sure we had a quiet…read moretable for our business dinner. James Parker and Carlos great service. great suggestions.

Finally got to check out St. Anselm and it did not disappoint! It's a cool vibe for dinner with…read morefriends or even a date night. The staff are super attentive to everything going on. They made sure to keep our table clean and gave us new silverware and plates before or entrees arrived. Any food that we did not finish was boxed up and put into bags for us. The manager was actively walking around the restaurant, making sure that every guest were enjoying their dinner. The food was good all around but there are some dishes that outshine the rest. The ribeye and New York strip were very good. The butchers steak I got for my son and he didn't really like it, it was lacking flavor. If you do anything when you go, please make sure to get the biscuits. Hands down THE BEST BISCUITS I've ever had lol. They are the most flaky and buttery biscuits, you can count each layer that these have. Pro tip is to ask for butter and the house made jam. The pimento cheese is good with them but it becomes a little too decadent. Overall I'm happy we made the decision to come here, we will be back soon.

I am so happy that I got introduced to Motorkat!! In fact, I dined during their birthday week…read morecelebrations (year 3), which included special birthday items and deals! My group of 5 enjoyed a variety of their drinks and dishes, sharing 3 appetizers, enjoying 5 entrees, and indulging in two of their desserts. I started off with an alcoholic Mai Thai. Food wise, I had their grilled oysters, brussel Cesar, fried chicken curry dish, trifle dessert, and sorbet. As a non-seafood person, it was a big deal for me to try their oysters. I started slow with just their grilled oysters. They were drowning in garlic and butter, so it was hard not to like. The Brussel cesar was also a solid shareable. I appreciated that the salad did not come drenched in dressing. The curry friend chicken was phenomenal! The chicken fell of the bone so easily and was so crispy, moist, and overall outstanding. The curry and impossible rice paired perfectly with it. Finally, the desserts! I could have eaten two of the trifle dessert...it was smooth, creamy, and the perfect amount of sweet. It was everyone's favorite between the two. The sorbet was good, but I found the white chocolate a little weird/awkward since it was sitting around a bunch of cold sorbet...didn't melt or mesh well with the dish. It wasn't bad, but I'd try something else next time. Overall, I loved this place. The vibes, staff, and food were amazing. I can't wait to introduce more friends to this gem.

Loved my experience at Motorkat. In town visiting from Los…read moreAngeles and wanted some yummy seafood and I came across this place and the oysters caught my attention. Ambiance was vibey and cozy. Our server John was awesome. We ordered the crab and shrimp ceviche, a sourdough/goat cheese/ricotta dish, salmon crudo, seafood stew, branzino, oysters and my drink was yummy too! also got butter noodles for the kiddo, the restaurant was child friendly. i believe my cocktail was called a heartache. Beautiful presentation of the food. Oysters and crudo were phenomenal and i truly enjoyed everything i ate! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the DMV.

5 star food and service. Tremendous dinner. Starters including oysters and potato leek soup were…read moreexceptional. The entrees were delicious. The scallops with the andouille marmalade were perfect, soft, tender, melt in your mouth goodness. Not surprisingly, given the name of the restaurant, the duck was cooked perfectly with a crispy fried coat and juicy on the inside. Really nice staff, service, ambiance. Good wine and drink list. Highly recommend. Also had breakfast their and it was equally lovely.

Afternoon tea review (cherry blossom themed spring tea):…read more The good: Tasty food, good tea selection The bad: Overpriced Atmosphere is lacking (no cute teawear/plates as found in a tea house) Slow service I don't think this experience is worth the high price tag. We did have a good time but I wouldn't repeat.

My extended family loves to visit this location. Many of the food items are Southern style and…read moretaste great, not too seasoned, and the portions are enough for 2 meals. But what I love most is the ambience. It has a warm, neighborhood feel when you visit. The large bar area reminds me of Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name. It can sometimes be a wait for cook to order meals, but I don't mind because you'll meet people to talk with. I definitely recommend you visit!

I didn't eat in the restaurant so I can't speak to the customer service but I ordered a medium…read morecream of crab soup & salmon cake bites. I wish I could give them a 3.5 rating because the salmon bites were really good. Perfect ratio of meat to filling. I would have preferred them slightly cooked more to create a crisp but they were still very delicious. The cream of crab soup was decent. No complaints on the amount of crab, I just wanted a bit more flavor. I would order from the restaurant again. If you like food adventures follow me on instagram & TikTok @melrosemunchies