Classic great American restaurant! Their salads are some of my favorite around. Their champagne vinaigrette dressing is just sweet enough and addicting. Cannot go wrong with the grilled chicken - the brown butter sauce melts into the mashed potatoes for a dreamy bite and drunken rib eye is unbeaten. I never have to guess what My dad and brother are getting. It's always the drunken rib eye and it's always perfection. Great atmosphere, family friendly and top notch service. read more

The service was wonderful! Attentive and kind. I had the fish tacos.... Omg!!! So good. Old fashion, top notch read more

The atmosphere was great, and the food was excellent. We started with calamari - delicious. We then had Rock Fish (x2), Hanger Steak, & a Dinner Salad. All were amazing! My wife is typically "meh"to seafood, but she really loved the Rock Fish. Overall, 5-stars! Definitely a recommended dining experience. read more

The food was good. We started with chopped salad and Tex mex egg rolls. Both fresh and tasty. Then we had filet and crab cake dinner with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Very good but we thought it was a small portion. Dessert was apple pie with pecans. Delicious. Our young server was very friendly and attentive. We liked the ambiance it had a very cool vibe. The place was nice and clean. Thought heaters outside was a nice touch by mgmt. read more

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Incredible Restaurant!!!!! Food and Service Amazing !!!! The Penachio's Boston

Always solid!!!! My favorite restaurant and food is consistent ! Must try: Crab fritters Calamari Hanger steak Sunday's Ozzie rolls Now you can make reservations on line ! read more

Carlyle - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My family and I went to Carlyle to celebrate my birthday. The food and service was great. For starters we tried the artichoke dip and the crab and shrimp fritters. They were both very good. For Entree my mother and I had the Jambalaya Pasta which was a 10/10. So flavorful and definitely not skimp on the meat. My brother and father tried the Drunken Ribeye and the Regular Ribeye respectively. They both enjoyed it. Our server Kevin made our experience great with his quick and attentive service. One thing I'll note is beware of the stairs. We did not know they had an elevator but if you ask they will escort you as it is through their service area. Our total was around $196. I'd definitely go again! read more

Carlyle - Jambalaya Pasta 10/10 - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Consistently high quality service and food. We brought some friends from Ireland who had heard of but never tasted Jambalaya. They talked about how goor it was all week. It is good. So are the burgers, the salmon salad - really anything. A+. read more

LOVE the shrimp and grits from here haven't tried a lot else cause I love them so much! Lol

this was a very disappointing experience. We had a 4:30 reservation and were seated by 4:35. At 5:00 my companion went to the hostess desk to see if we could get someone to wait on us. We sat at the table for that half hour with menus but not a soul stopped to offer anything other than that. No water, no drinks at the table - nothing that would indicate we had been served. Numerous servers walked past us and a hostess walked past as well dropping menus on another table but not one person noticed that we were sitting unserved. When a waiter did arrive he was curt and gave us the strong impression that we were troubling him by needing service. He said ' well since you've been sitting here I assume you already know what you want' and seemed put out that we wanted to know what the specials were. We ordered our dinner and the food arrived at the table in good time. My companion ordered the crab and corn chowder and it was bland and lukewarm. Her salad was excellent. I ordered the fish tacos which were okay but the slaw that accompanied them was relying more on heat than flavor to make an impression. Compared to others I have had these were only average. A separate server delivered our food and asked if we needed anything else. I requested a side of blue cheese dressing. Our original server stopped by about 5 minutes later and asked if it had been delivered. I said no and he immediately came back with a side of blue cheese crumbles. I told him I had asked for blue cheese dressing and he informed me that the restaurant didn't serve blue cheese dressing. He made no suggestions for a substitute and when I asked he indicated that they had a buttermilk/herb dressing. But I still had to ask him to bring me some - he made no offer. When he brought it he dropped it at the table and walked off - no asking if there was anything else. Neither my companion or I are demanding customers. We are courteous, friendly, and appreciative. We don't need a server to fawn on us or stand by our side in case we need any little thing. We're willing to forgive a lot, but this experience was bad on so many levels it's hard to imagine ever going back. read more

Good first experience. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the vegan vegetarian options though small are delicious. I will be back read more

Carlyle - Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Spiced Pecans and Penne Primavera - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Carlye is "As Mello as a Shower on a warm Summer's Day".. Man I love that lyric.. Lol! It perfectly describes this beauty! Gorgeous inside, cool outside, the flagship restaurant of Shirlington's tucked away restaurant row, Carlyle satisfies all your dining needs. It's amazing how they're able to give you a fine dining experience from the quality of food to the quality of service without the backbreaking price tag. A brilliant concept indeed! Why not charge a fair price for an exceptional experience to keep your customers chomping at the bit to return. Simple concept that some places get and some fall short, but ALL of the Great American Restaurant establishments follow the same Mantra, Mike's American Grill being the granddaddy and the most popular of these gems! I've had it all, crab cakes filet mignon combo, salmon, shrimp and grits, and the Angus Ribeye more times than I can remember. When I tell you I've always left with a huge smile, that's an understatement! The brunch is just as good as the dinner. Take my word for it! I must admit, I tend to make Carlye a Spring/Summer treat because of the super chill outdoor seating. It's also the best people watching spot in town.. Lol!! read more

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We had a delightful experience. From appetizers thru entree everything was delicious. Our server was young, but attentive and professional. Will definitely recommend again. read more

My friends and I had a reservation for 7 p.m. on a Saturday night. When we arrived there was a mob of people who also had reservations and the staff could give us no estimate for how long it would take to seat us, but it was clear from the size of the crowd that it would be a long time. We gave up and left after a half hour of no progress. What's the point of taking reservations if they won't be honored? I won't be back. read more

Carlyle hasn't disappointed me yet. The service was fantastic. We were walk ins on a Sunday evening and only waited ten minutes. While we were eating I noticed that they got tables cleaned and ready very fast. The food was GREAT! Appetizers came out very quickly. The lobster bisque is very rich and filling. I ordered my salmon medium well and it was cooked to perfection. I replaced the mashed cauliflower with mashed potatoes, they were very creamy and smooth. Everything was very flavorful. Our waiter checked on us quite frequently. Nice atmosphere! This is my second time here and service was great both times. Would 10/10 recommend. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants. Consistently great food and service. Never had a bad dish there.

Deviled eggs are da bomb!! and they come with a candied bacon strips!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had the hickory (something) burger with two kinds of cheeses. A home run. These cheeses did not get lost in the bun. Very nice!! Perfectly cooked. When I am asked how I want my burger cooked I tell them medium (and then I say to my self in my head, "good luck wit dat.") Nice atmosphere and good service as well I don't dine here often enough. read more

We got into Alexandria late evening on a Sunday night...and clearly you have to know your way around this nonsense to even find a 7-Eleven. That said, I looked up my dear old friend, Yelp, to help us find some crab cakes. I mean, Chesapeake Blue Crabs are the best, right, for crab cakes? Yeah, I know...the gulf has the same blue crabs. I like the way the crab cakes are made in the Chesapeake region, though. So - on to Carlyle (every time I type that I think of Rumplestiltskin). It was listed as $$, so I was not expecting the white tablecloth treatment. I honestly think they deserve a third $. Nonetheless, we ordered their crab fritters appetizer (nice) which is a crab mousse wrapped in phyllo dough. It is served on a tasty little sauce that is a lot like what I expect from a remoulade. A+ for this dish. I ordered the 5 oz filet & crab cake while my wife ordered the crab cake dinner. I have to be honest here, the menu is not very extensive, and I do not trust all their "Southern" attempts like Jambalaya, shrimp & grits, and the like. When in Rome, right? My filet was cooked perfectly, as was the crab cake. In fact, it was so light, it fell apart when I cut into it. The same can be said for the other entree. Our first server was very stiff, and he mumbled really bad. We had a lot of trouble understanding their specials, but not to worry - we went for the crab. He never returned to our table, but he did manage to topple a glass of water all over a Michael Kors bag belonging to a lady at an adjacent table. The rest of our service was what one might expect at a restaurant one level above this one. In other words - very slow & only mildly attentive. I suppose we'd have received better attention had we ordered wine, but that was not for tonight. My preference for crab is more along the lines of rough-hewn shacks near the waterfront. I get the impression those do not exist in Alexandria. This place aspires to "fine dining" and they are close...and you can tell when they only give you enough butter for half your bread. read more

Carlyle - Blue Crab Fritters - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Food really sucks here, value and quality just are not there. I was told they now microwave some of their food warm it up to serve faster. So sad. It's not what it used to be at all. Service is bland. Ambiance is alright nothing special. read more

Bread Basket, Cauliflower Mash, Crab Cakes,Filet Mignon,Grilled Salmon,Mashed Cauliflower, Mango Chicken Salad Delicious food and nice wait staff. read more

Always great service and dining experience. Accommodating and delicious. Breads are a highlight, freshly baked by their affiliated bakery.

Carlyle has this amazing corner presence..you can't miss...We chose to sit indoors as it began to rain..They have a nice comfortable setup.. We ordered: Drinks : We had the Margaritas (they add Prosecco instead of sprite or soda...a smart move ! But if you don't like it sweet you should ask them to hold the simple syrup ;) ) Food- We loved everything we ordered infact the Brussels sprouts on repeat ! 1. Appetizer : Blue Crab and shrimp Fritters 2.pecan crusted trout ( did it with Brussels sprouts instead of broccolini) 3. New Orleans shrimp and grits Each and every item was so flavoursome and tasty besides being Fresh !! Enjoyed our meal and the great service :) read more

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Great food and atmosphere. The menu items offer a little something for everyone. Check out the flourless waffle, youll be glad you did.

food and service is great! they have an amazing jambalaya that has a little spice to it. will def be coming back

Food was good and the service was good, too. My only complaint is that my entree wasn't as described on the menu: I ordered a filet mignon and it was supposed to come with mashed potatoes and mushrooms, but I got shoestring French fries and ketchup, which I didn't particularly want (tasted okay, though). The waitstaff was very concerned about allergies, which I don't recall from previous visits; I think this is the first time the person making the reservations had filled that in. It got to be a bit tedious after the 3rd time we were asked about allergies, but better safe than sorry. read more

literally AMAZING - this pasta is my favorite that i've ever had, i miss dc because i crave it all the time !!! but really it's everything - the service, the food, the atmosphere - i definitely recommend read more

Carlyle - Penne Primavera with Chicken & Shrimp - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We had a great dinner here after a day of sightseeing. The interior with airy floor length windows and cheerful decor set us in a good mood right away. Both the Caesar and the crab and corn chowder soup were nicely done starters. We had baby back ribs, Ozzie's brick chicken, French dip and Jambalaya pasta. The pasta loaded with shrimps, chicken and sausages in a creamy sauce was super flavorful. The ribs were tender and tangy. My dining companion raved about her moist and delicious brick chicken. Bayron, our server, provided stellar service. There was street parking right outside; we parked in a free public lot on the next street. read more

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I'd do a 4.5 star if I could. Service was amazing. Atmosphere was a tad outdated. Food was definitely good, but didn't really blow me away. The jambalaya was amazing, but the shrimp and grits were as expected; nothing too crazy. We also had the crab fritters, which were totally stunning. I would come back just for those. It was a tad overpriced in my opinion. But I highly recommend the restaurant. read more

Carlyle - Jambalaya - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Worst meal experience in years Special occasion for 90 year old aunt. Requested a booth. Made to trounce through the kitchen to an elevator and then up two small stairs to a table. When we mention the booth we had to return down the two flights of stairs to a booth. Then the hostess made fun of us over her lapel mic and had a good laugh. Food was passable and the one dollar charge for bread was laughable. read more

The food was absolutely amazing! So we made last minute reservations (same-day) to be honest. We had a party of 10 and they were initially unable to place us at one table but upon arriving that quickly changed with no problem. Reservations where hard to come by for a Sunday afternoon we needed a 5:00 reservation however only 4:45 was available and the next time slot wouldn't be until 8pm. I was surprised to see the restaurant so busy for a Sunday night but after tasking the food I can completely understand why. Our party was all family so we always taste each others meals. We tried the grilled chicken, shrimp and grits, steak, egg rolls, jambalya, spinach dip, waffle and brownie ice cream and deviled eggs. The sauces were so flavorful. Everything had been cooked to perfection. The ambiance was nice, very modern and yet vintage. The parking was a little scarce however I was able to grab a spot directly across the street and there was a parking garage around the corner. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the DMV area and will be returning very soon and possibly regularly. read more

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Great date night spot. Warm ambiance. Wonderful staff and drinks. Just limited vegetarian options but awesome meat selection.

I frequent Carlyle often and had my first disappointing experience. I came in the evening and ordered the hanger steak and subbed the mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower. I often get the mashed cauliflower with salmon and it's always been excellent, but today it was lukewarm with big chunks. My steak was mostly fatty. The only reason I gave them any stars is because my drinks good. The meal was disappointing. read more

I love the great American restaurants and Carlyle did not disappoint. They were packed on a Friday night so we grabbed a table at the bar. French dip had lean, high quality meat, and I love the champagne vinaigrette. Feedback -- bourbon smash needed to be in rocks glass, the aus jus was a little salty, and their sauce containers are too small. You need at least two. Because they were so packed it took a very long time to get additional ketchup and extra ranch. Very friendly staff and I cannot wait to come back read more

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OUTSTANDING SUPPORT, SERVICE and VERY DELICIOUS FOOD. We hosted a family dinner for relatives following a memorial service and interment of our Mom (who was also an Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandmother). We used the upstairs area and were allowed to decorate the tables with flowers, pictures, and mementoes. We had six children and 28 adults in this family celebration of life. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was OVER-the-TOP-PERFECT. We were VERY APPRECIATIVE of the help to clear the room and load up our things into our car (in the rain)!!! Our most sincere gratitude goes to the managers (especially Erika) and her staff. Regards, The Donovan Family read more

My friend and I came to Carlyle for brunch after running a race in the area. I'd heard decent things about the restaurant for dinner, and it was an OK brunch. My friend and I split the Steak and Eggs Benedict ($20) and Brioche French Toast ($13). The meal was fine but nothing to write home about. The steak and eggs were cooling by the time they arrived, but the steak was prepared well. The French toast was fine as well. But for the price, I would rather one of the significantly better brunch options within the District. Not memorable but fine. read more

Carlyle - Split Steak & Eggs Benedict and Bbbc Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place was absolutely amazing, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. Our waiter was super attentive and polite. I hade the shrimp and grits that tasted amazing. Possibly the best Shrimp n grits I've had. I'd definitely go back read more

Carlyle - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My husband ate here several months ago when visiting family and RAVED about the fish tacos. So when we all returned to DC together, he insisted that we come here for lunch. Unfortunately, since it was Sunday and they were only offering the brunch menu, no fish tacos. However, they impressed us all again with a couple different items. We started with the Tex Mex Egg Rolls to share. They were great. But we were even more impressed with our entrees. Hubby loved his crab cake Benedict. But I'm pretty sure that my cheeseburger blew everything else away. It's hard to find a REALLY GOOD burger. Every place you go you'll find one on the menu. Even some places that are known for their crazy burger menus don't offer a burger this fantastic. Carlyl has a basic bacon cheeseburger. But they do it SO PERFECTLY, your life will be changed. It was cooked medium, just as I'd requested. The bun was super soft and absorbed all of the juices. And there was a lot of juicy goodness going on! Also, whatever house sauce they put on there? It probably sealed the deal. SO GOOD. We will definitely return for that burger. I will also mention that the fries it came with were solid, too. Parking can be annoying in this area, but it's worth it! read more

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Quite good food and service, especially for a large restaurant. Our first time dining there, and 4 of us were pleasantly surprised. Server was attentive & prompt. My gluten free jambalaya was nicely seasoned, but the proportion of pasta to shrimp & chicken was way too much. I appreciated a separate gluten sensitive menu. read more

We were recommended this place by several of our neighbors. Clean and great location. The food was tasty and service staff accommodating.

The Carlyle has very good food, ambiance, service and it's in a great location. I ate lunch there last week for the first time. The food was delicious! I will return again and again! read more