Came here on a Saturday afternoon to watch a basketball game. The vibes here are super chill. Deniz was our bartender and he was amazing. Very friendly and welcoming. We had lots of options for seating, but we chose the bar to have a closer view of the TV. Hookah is good and reasonably priced and the drinks were strong. The music is pretty loud, but it didn't seem to be an issue for anyone in there. Thanks Deniz for a great first experience! read more

Caspi Restaurant And Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

You want a quick vibe ? Looking for somewhere to go that's always a good time. This is the place to be. From the amazing security team who were so respectful and kind to me and my party everytime we come to this establishment to the amazing bartenders. We got hookah , wings ? Fries , and a bottle. Everything perfect the prices weren't terrible and the DJ was pretty good all night we had so much fun. The bathrooms are a bit small but they are usually always clean everytime I visit. read more

Met my GFS here for a dinner before they attended a comedy show next door. Saturday evening. We made reservations. I found street parking, next to the lounge. Used the ParkMobile App. When I walked in, around 515pm, the place was about 35% capacity. LOUD music lol but a LIVE DJ was ROCKING at the door / by the door. The DJ was playing ALLLLLL of the classics from the mid 90s-early 2000s. The music was SUPA loud tho, my friends were all yelling to each other to talk to one another - while sitting next and infront of each other lol. Also, the DJ only played like 30 seconds per song which left the entire place wanting to sing a sing more. There is food and drinks available. Cocktails averaged about $13. We also shared a Hookah at $30 total. Different flavors available. I didn't get food as I was set to go to another spot after that, but my friends all enjoyed the dishes they got. Our waitress seemed to cater to the entire place, so it was periods of time we didn't see her and needed things (like napkins lol) This place also has brunch. The front part of the restaurant was the bar and table style seating. The back was the lounge (with plush chairs and low tables), leading back to the bathrooms was the kitchen. If I didn't live so far, I would come at least 2x a month lol GET HERE!! read more

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Finally checked off this spot Caspis off my to-go list! Was invited to one of my friend's Birthday Brunch and I'm so happy I came. It was a super raining day and parking wasn't in my favor even though I found a close spot eventually. Street parking is metered and you can use ParkMobile app. There is FREE parking in the back too which I didn't know until after. Food- AMAZING like seriously EVERYTHING was beyond Good! I had the following foods: Scrambled eggs with cheese - Soft and cooked perfectly and definitely fresh cracked eggs used and good portion size. I loved this just added pepper. Fried potatoes with green peppers and onions - I omitted the mushrooms since I don't eat them but baby this alone was soft yet crunchy, flavorful and way too much to consume alone. These came out so fast and still were good after 15 minutes and I'm so picky lol. I can't forget the onion dipping sauce on the side was SUPERB & I had to get extra bc it was too good. Grilled salmon - Perfection, taste and portion size. French toast (shared) -OMG portions for this is not enough but sooooooooo freakin delish!!! Definitely don't share bc that pistachio cream cheese frosting butter is everything! You don't even need syrup, the only thing I removed was the blackberries but their fruits are fresh! Overall, as for food they definitely accommodate to your needs/liking with NO HASSLE! Price- Affordable and you definitely get your monies worth at this spot. All depends if you're drinking because in my opinion that's usually where you spend the most money. FYI- Bottomless Mimosas are $30 PER PERSON, they do not play about that and watch if you are "trying to share drinks". You're either drinking or not, but if you plan on drinking 2 or more drinks, I recommend doing bottomless since drinks are $13+ unless you're getting bottle service. Ambiance- This place is well designed and beautiful inside, nice seating and beautiful neon colors everywhere. Oh yea, they play great music even without a DJ (sometimes they have a DJ in house). Clean and definitely well kept. Customer Service- It was great! They constantly attended our needs and even though we were a huge party, they got our food out in good timing. Only complaint was them bringing my potatoes extremely early when I wanted to wait for other to arrive but it's ok since it was a misunderstanding and definitely worked out since I ended up waiting for people for a minute lol . I definitely will come back sooner than later!! ‍ read more

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Great food amazing service and everything reasonable priced! The music selection was also chefs kiss

Simply always have a good. Hookah bussin Bottomless mimosas cheap Usually chill on Saturday's but around 5-6 it turns up read more

Came out to meet up with my girl for a mid-day brunch. Now I've never really been on this side of Arlington so I didn't know what to expect. Thank God it was plenty of street parking that was close by and also a garage was just across the street. The spot is on the corner of a pretty busy street next door to the cinema draft house. A tip make sure you make reservations it's HIGHLY recommended! The line was ridiculous and basically was like that the entire time we was there. The music was a good mix of the regular hits you hear at brunch, but was so damn loud my friends had to ask them to turn it down. Mind you the place is so small and our table was near the DJ booth and the door. So what I don't like about brunch here is the pricing. Now I've been to many places for brunch and I'm use to paying one price for the entire brunch and bottomless mimosas. Now here everything is separate. The bottomless mimosas are $30 OR you can pay $13 for each one. Now they know good and well nobody going to do that. And if one person gets it the entire table has too. Ok I'm use to that. But the food prices were ridiculous too. Even places in DC the food is including like a buffet. So I got the shrimp and grits, salad, and a steak egg roll. The food was good but damn the price was crazy. Now they also charge an 18% gratuity so keep that in mind. Now my friend and I split the bill she gave them and extra tip I didn't. Now for the spot to be so small it was packed! Rona not going to stop the party and I'm happy about that. One problem I did have is you have a 2-hour sitting limit ok cool. But how they was making a big deal for some and not all to get up and let others whose waiting outside be seated kind of pissed me off. It seemed like they was targeting me and my girl and nobody else. The only good thing I can say is that they did give us another seat with I guess a group that was in like a VIP area with a couch. They were nice enough to let us sit with them. But other than that I would be back....maybe not for brunch because it's too expensive but day party yes... read more

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Food and drinks are amazing. !! Don't forget the customer service and the music is definitely a FRENCH KISS !!

I've been coming to caspi for years! Since the beginning and they have definitely stepped it up from the staff to the customer service to the whole ambiance. They are the epicenter of Arlington. NOTHING COMPARES. If you haven't tried the hookah,drinks, or food you are missing out on an up and coming gem. The staff definitely knows what they are doing. I wouldn't be surprised if they run out some of these other rinky dink places around the corner. If you're looking for a party you got it here. If you are looking for an intimate date night you got it here. If you are looking for a place to come and think it's better than Starbucks. I've been here at all different days of the week. Your wee definitely should incorporate caspi. As we speak I am here right now. And this is just the start of my week. Favorites: Bartender: Badr Hookah- Tropical mint Drink- patron margarita Food: lamb chops and fried shrimp read more

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Visiting from Atlanta this place was close by so we stopped for hookah. 4 stars as the server went above and beyond to make our hookah experience better. The problem was, the hookah was burning out fast, and reducing the coal made the drag long. Thanks to our server that offered to change the head... which was good after. read more

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After hearing about Caspi Lounge, I was excited to finally visit. We were welcome in around 7 pm Friday night and seated quickly. My friends and I were informed that we have to leave at 9 pm when the reserved guests arrived. I asked for a Tequilla sunrise for $12, our waitress Sade, offered Casamigos and I said sure. Since this was myself and my friends first time visiting I had no idea this would be an up charge of $4 now making my drink $16 for a Casamigos Reposado, which was not what I asked for. Sade didn't explain the difference of price AT ALL and rarely checked up on us. I also enjoyed chicken wings and fires. I see gratuity is automatically included here so it seems that our waitress was upgraded our drinks to increase her tip. This whole ordeal makes it very unlikely that I will come back. If you do go, be aware of the self serving team. read more

Visited Caspi for a birthday brunch and idk that I would go back. While the food was good and the portions were plentiful, the service was not great. The server was nice but the language disconnect and loud music made it harder to communicate with him. The brunch menu is very limited which sucks. It would be great if they had turkey bacon, turkey sausage, and/or chicken sausage for people who don't eat pork. The space is large and the decor is interesting but it's nice. I won't rush to try Caspi again but if in the area and I have no other options, then maybe I will. read more

Went here after a comedy show on Sunday 7/23/23. Greeted by security at the door who searched my bag and allowed us entry. We sat at the bar. I ordered two Tito's with pineapple juice. The bartender was generous with her pour making me more willing to spend my money. She was personable. Drinks were $13. Gratuity is already included which is 20 % of the total bill. Some of the people in there looked a little sketchy. The DJ was on point. Definitely will come back. This review is solely for customer service at the bar, drinks, and ambiance. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday brunch. Lets be clear you don't come here because it's gonna be a culinary experience. This is a place to basically turn up, smoke hookah and chill. The brunch food that was ok. I recommend that you stick with the basics. I got a chicken and egg sandwich. Do not get shrimp and grits. The grits looked like white rice lol. Service was poor in my opinion esp given that my friend rented out a space. Don't expect much. read more

I passed this place a million times not thinking it was a hookah place inside. Once inside it look a really modern lounge. Hooka was great too especially the pineapple hookah. Service was a bit slow and they initially must of forgot my drink but the waiter was great and sent an extra one my way even though an apology would of have been good enough. It's good to see places that still put the customer first. Last the couches are really comfortable if you plan on staying awhile. I plan on coming back when I'm in the area. read more

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Went here for a mid day / night outing! Had the pleasure of having a waiter by the name of Tom! He was very attentive and made sure all of our needs were met. He was sooooooo polite and customer service was A1. We frequently come here and this was our first encounter with him. I recommend him for EVERYONE!!! Tom if you see this thank you for everything! You made our night smooth and easy! Caspi up 10,000 just because of you. Keep up the AMAZING WORK!!! read more

This place is a vibe! Very fun after hours, happy hour, or brunch spot. It's loud and is very much a party vibe! The hookah is good and the service. It does get PACKED at certain times so keep that in mind. read more

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Large portions of food However wish the menu was easier to understand - the descriptions aren't as helpful as they may think. Space is cute the day we went they had a dj which definitely spiced things up. read more

Caspi Restaurant And Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Can't lose @ Caspi!! Food good, hookah good, great vibe , great customer service & the DJ be on point !! 5 star hookah lounge.

Such a good vibe! Hookah, music and food it's great! Definitely check it out. I went to the one in VA

Just went here to smoke hookah but I was really impressed with the decor and the setup. The house music that was playing was great. The service was great. The drinks were good and strong. I will definitely go back. read more

Had brunch here today and was very very very pleasantly surprised- We wanted a brunch that was "something for everyone" to make everyone happy- from great drinks to coffee to sheesha to food to great service to great ambience, this was SUCH a winner! Also the couches are SO comfortable, you just want to melt into them and spend all afternoon there. They are trying to go for a party vibe for brunch and even though we were not in a party mood, the DJ was amazing! like we were dancing in our seats! the sheesha is also *excellent* and the service was fast, friendly and nice. Some good standouts re food: * cigara borek * soujek pide * chicken kabob also just a word of warning, despite labeling things "beef pide," the ground meat is actually a mix of lamb and beef. read more

Now this is how you brunch! Hookah, bottomless mimosas, great food. A live DJ! They really have everything you need to have a great time. The service is always so quick and efficient. 10 out of 10. read more

I loved this hookah spot. The Moscow mules are great and the food as well. Visited with friends over the weekend and it's a true hookah lounge. The only thing I did not like was the music was too loud. I could not hear or talk to my friends. read more

I really want to like this place. It's so great having a late night hookah spot with good food walking distance from my home but every time I go, seeing the bill always pisses me off. It's not even bc the tab is too expensive but more bc it's expensive for no good reason and there are unnecessary additional charges that they seem to tack on for sport. Things to know ahead of time if you decide to go to this place: They charge an 18% gratuity on your bill no matter your party size or what you order. My bf and I have gone here several times (just the 2 of us) and they've thrown an extra 18% gratuity on the bill every time, no matter what we've ordered, hookah or no hookah. They get your order wrong every time and will still try to charge you for the food they forgot to bring you. Depending on your server, you might have to kick & scream a bit to get them to knock off the charges for the food you never even received. They basically charge the same amount for sodas/non-alcohol as they do for alcoholic beverages and there are no free refills. Instead of having a refill fee, each additional soda is full price. Oh, and I should also throw in that there's sometimes a young boy (no older than 4 or 5) there, running around the place late at night (well after midnight) that nearly knocks down the hookahs as he runs amuck. I think he must be a child of one of the owner's friends or something. I feel bad that the kid is sometimes there late at night inhaling all that hookah smoke and missing his bedtime. So after multiple visits, out of 5 stars, I give this place 3 stars for the great hookah service, the delicious lamb kabobs, cool vibe and close proximity to my home. But -2 stars for the Absentminded servers, excessive charges, and another -2 stars for the bad experience I had with one of the female servers the last time I was there. It's too much to explain so I'll save you guys the read but just know that the experience pushed me from rating this place a decent 3 stars to giving it only 1 star. read more

This was my third time coming to this place I wasn't impressed the first two times. But this was the first time I came on a Saturday night and it was pack. Firstly I had a hard time getting inside. I was met with a very rude security guard White with tattoos on his face. He gave me the nastiest look and asked me if I had a reservation. Now 8 of my friends were in there already and got there a few minutes before I walked to the door. I told him my friends were in there and he proceeds to ask what name is the reservation under, i only said yes they had a reservation because they told me they were sitting at a table but i am almost certain they they did not make a reservation, so idk why he is asking me for a reservation when it's clearly NOT NEEDED! He told me to figure out what the reservation is under. They were just trying to get money out of me. I am not sure why a bar is charging 20 dollars to get in especially when most likely ppl will be spending money inside the bar. Anyway this guy continues to be rude to me when I asked you need a reservation to get inside because out of the 8 ppl I was with no one else was told that. Now I am a darker skinned woman I am not sure if this is why he came at me so aggressively when I was just asking a question. He started getting smart with me saying yea that's what I said and this and that it got to a point when I asked him why you are talking to me like that he then asked the other security who was black to deal with me. I have never felt so belittled and disrespected in my entire life. I am not sure why these security guards have no type of respect especially when it comes to paying patrons. I will not be returning here. Especially if this establishment is going to hire men who have anger issues or hate towards women and probably can't find a job somewhere else. I.E the tattoos on his face. I would hope the owner of this establishment is making sure their security is using that aggressive energy towards ppl who actually need it. Then not to mention I asked for a margarita when I got in and the server never came to give me my drink I didn't even ask for another one I was over it. I did complain to the manager on site and he gave me a free drink I appreciate that. But they have to do better with their service! read more

We went for a late Saturday Brunch around 1pm. It was pretty dead at first but started to turn up within the hour when more ppl start coming in. We both had the Chicken n Waffles w/bottomless Mimosas. The waffles & chicken were oh so fresh. After we finished our meal we kept it going with our mimosas & added a Hookah to our table. At this point a few women were on the floor dancing. Love the seating arrangement, the seating is like a Victorian style couch w/ velvet material. Nice seating for pictures. We had a great server "B" he said his name but it was hard to pronounce, he was from Morocco. They add a 20% gratuity to your order, but as long as the service is good no complaints here. I believe it turns into a club at night. But if you go for Brunch definitely go for Bottomless Mimosas for $30 each, you'll definitely get your money worth. read more

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oh, what has become of this place. What was once an entertaining, family-owned Moroccan establishment has become nothing more than a run down bar serving wings & mozzarella sticks while pop EDM plays in the background. Sighhh. I recall Mazagan so fondly; great, hands-on management, excellent food, beautifully-crafted cocktails and live entertainment. But what exists in it's place now is merely a ghost of what was. We sit down at the bar to have a drink before dinner one Saturday evening. Ghost town. We ask the uninterested bartender for a drink menu and he eventually hands us one saying, "here, it's dirty". And that it was. No sexy, high-end cocktails; rather, a crumbled piece of dirty paper with a few cocktails listed. I didn't bother, I just ordered a glass of prosecco. My friend ordered a grapefruit kiss or something and it was literally still water and gin. RIP to Amine...creator of one of the best espresso martinis and amazing mixologist. Huge star knocked off for the uninspired cocktails. We are seated at a small 2 top in the middle riiight next to that dreaded door that blows your napkin off your lap and table everytime someone enters. Listen, I realize this is an architectural issue but let's figure it out, shall we? Clear that middle space entirely of tables. Do SOMETHING. The people to next to us moved too after seeing how much was falling to the ground everytime the door opened. What a mistake those doors are. There were also several heated fans spaced all around the restaurant and floors, quite the eye sore. Add to that obnoxious EDM pop music playing at 8pm on a Saturday evening, not exactly romantic ambiance. Losing another star. And yet I remained hopeful on the food. The fellow who came out to serve us not only had no clue about any wine or food item on the entire menu, but barely spoke English. I'm really not exaggerating. So we blindly ordered the Qutab (was essentially a pierogi) and each ordered a kebab. Meh all around. Food has drastically gone downhill, unbelievable. Clearly this place is a dive bar masquerading as a restaurant. I've seen nicer hookah bars too for what it is; I wouldn't even bother with the hookah portion of the restaurant. The servers have little to no experience, speak little English, and the ambiance is so off-putting I wouldn't even come here for a drink. That's how low drag and dank the energy is. Think dirty sponge smell. I would literally go to divey LA Bar & Grill across the street than patron this place ever again. For shaaame. read more

So happy new management came in with Caspi! I live across the street so I met a friend here for dinner on Wednesday. We shared the falafels for our appetizer. They were served on a bed of hummus. Hit the spot. Freshly made goodness. I ordered the beef shish kabob as my main. It comes with two sides. I chose the rice and asparagus and corn. Yummm. The kabob was so good. Portion was big - they don't skimp you. Price is decent. We topped the night off by moving to their hookah lounge in the back of the restaurant. So much fun!! Service was wonderful. Will def be back!!! read more

Caspi Restaurant And Lounge - Hookah Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I used to love this place when it used to be Magsan! When the management changed became a Caspi I went there and enjoyed my favorite hookah then ( Moscow never sleeps) and the food was good. They brought new furniture from Turkey that is trashed by now. They had the sweetest waitre , a moroccan gentleman, Khalid I guess! I went there for dates, with meet-ups, with close friends and we enjoyed the tea and fresh hookah. That was back in 2019. I used to call it my secret spot that was discovered now. I just visited again in 2021,and the place has deteriorated badly. There were a security guard at the door fully equipped ( that tells you something about the new customers). They claim that their tables all are reserved, however these table remained empty until we left. I just ordered my former favorite the hookah and ordered a teapot. It was supposed to be a black tea and I asked for mint. The server brought it carried with the dirtiest towel I ever saw, maybe the one they used to wipe the tables! and poured the tea without letting it steep. It tasted like dirt water. No taste of tea or mint. I just made a teapot at home that tasted 100 times better. The hookah tastes terrible, not what used to be and gave me a mean headache. This hookah flavor is not authentic and not what the flavor used to be. Music, some loud lounge music was played and when I asked for Turkish music they said no Turkish people come here. I understand why! Prices, went up hight! the hookah is for $30 that is a $25 in most respectful hookah bars like Cloud lounge or Tarboosh! Food menu, they stopped serving Turkish Arays or pies. I assume they are tried to please their new crowd and offer pizza instead. All at all, it is such a waste of money and time for a bad service and atmosphere. read more

Stopped by here after a comedy show at the Drafthouse. We were greeted & seated right away. We had multiple servers during the night, which was fine with us because the service was great. The drinks we had were delicious. I can't remember the name of mine but it had elderflower. The atmosphere was awesome. The decor is modern, couches were comfy. And good music playing overhead. Would definitely come back! read more

This place was awesome back when it was called Mazagan. After that it was taken over by a cliquey Turkish family, who treats customers like crap unless they're in their cliquey little ethnic circle. This has happened to me, and I've heard from a lot of others as well, that you'll be told there's no room in the lounge or no seating available, and then suddenly this guy will walk in with 5-6 Eastern European girls with him, all exchange hugs with the staff, then be ushered right over to a table that they clear for them. Generally rude, cold service, unless you have something in common with the staff ethnically/language-wise. Food has gone bland since then and the hookah leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Great service, they keep checking on you even when it's busier. Delicious food especially their Turkish fresh bread, Falafel, lemon herb chicken and lamb sandwich. Great hookah especially blue mist, and very comfortable sofas. Great lounge with ventilation. Best server Badr!! By far great place to hangout, already been there three times in last 8 days. Keep doing great customer service!! read more

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I have wanted to come here for the longest but I must say maybe my expectations were too high. My friends and I arrived for their Sunday brunch and we all started off with a round of their Limoncello Martinis which were very good! Not too sweet or artificially tasting. Of course we ordered hookah which was also well flavored and not too strong. Unfortunately this is when everything started going downhill. We ordered some small bites as we planned on going somewhere else and to put it upfront it was a waste. The calamari was clearly the frozen kind you can buy from the grocery store and very bland. The shrimp was tough... like it was recooked for us. Oh and the wings were burnt. It was kind of sad because I wanted to enjoy the food but I didn't... When all else fails order another drink right... so that's what we did we ordered another round of Limoncello Martinis and my friends drink had a hair so long that it swam in the martini glass and curled over off to the side... we were disgusted! 2 stars because this place had a nice vibe/atomosphere and the hookah was good. Enjoy! read more

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Very bad food, and very poor selection. Drinks are overpriced. Hookah 40 dollars. Bad management. Saw a girl who looked like she had been drugged get kicked out for passing out over halloween weekend. She appeared to be alone and they put her out on the sidewalk by the busy turnpike at night. I even said why wouldnt you call an ambulance she could be having a medical emergency - he didn't want to hear it. Negligent. Careless. Arrogant. read more

Celebrated my birthday Sunday for brunch. food was great, drinks on point, loved the hooka and love the atmosphere. Baldhead and the rest of the team catered to me and my geoou of friends the whole time. I will most definitely be back!! this is a must to go spot!!! read more

It's nice, however I wouldn't recommend. Upon entering the establishment we were welcomed by a hostess who asked me to use hand sanitizer as well as took my temperature. Once I was seated it took about 12 minutes before I was greeted by a server. I ordered a lemon drop martini (sugar on rim) as well as a hookah. It took longer for my drink to arrive then the hookah. I also a ordered mozzarella sticks which took 16 minutes to arrive. I also was not pleased the the furniture had holes in it which doesn't make me feel as though the place is 100% sanitized. I enjoyed the atmosphere and music, but don't know if I will return if the service doesn't improve. read more

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Disappointed gave this place two tries recently and each time hookah has been trash. Had the fried calamari and it was very chewy. Ordered a Mai Thai and it taste like soap. My friends had the sex on beach drinks which were also nasty. Use to come here in the past and it was better. I understand times are getting hard but please do better if you don't want to lose your customers for good. Also we shouldn't have to ask for coals 5 different times before they're finally replaced. Pomegranate martini was the only good thing, which was why I gave an extra star. read more

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Caspi is funny! My friend called at 12pm to make a reservation for 4 people at 9pm. Someone from Caspi called my friend at 8pm to let us know they cancelled our reservation because "an inspector" came and said they were at capacity. I called them RIGHT back going off bc how dare they cancel our reservation an hour before we are due to arrive with the most ridiculous excuse! The woman on the phone hears me out puts me on hold for all of 10 seconds, comes back and says, "we have your table." Now I know businesses are operating at 50% due to COVID but when we arrived I promise, they were barely at 30! And to add insult to injury, when we arrived, they told us we had to leave by 11! What a joke! Nonetheless, we went and it was so boring! The music was wack! The hummus tasted like it had been sitting beside tuna fish, it was served cold, and with four big pieces of dry bread. The hookah was hookah, nothing spectacular, my friend said her martini was, "meh!". Between the four of us our bill came up to $40 and we all there came to spend hundreds! So that's their lost tonight and from here on out bc Capsi will never see me or my friends again. Also, after that stunt they pulled I will not recommend them to anyone. read more

Over the weekend, we decided to check out this hookah bar for a friend's birthday Saturday night. We called ahead of time to reserve a table for 8pm, as it tends to get crowded on Saturday's (I've been told - it was my first time here). Upon confirming the reservation, we were told that there would be a minimum of $400 expense, excluding tax and tip, for 6 people. (A little extensive price wise, especially with the location being Columbia Pike...but my friend was determined to go here so we sucked it up and obliged). Prior to heading over to the club, we called to confirm that we'd have a table (versus waiting outside on a brisk winter Sat night. Initially, they claimed they couldn't find our reservation... After several minutes of back and forth and spell checks, they were able to find it, but stated the table minimum was $450. I was already on the fence about going with the $400 minimum (not a big hookah smoker, but I enjoyed many a nights at the other establishment they own - Cafe 8, so went against my better judgment to splurge and give this place a try). The minimum $$ amount switch-a-roo didn't sit well with me and made me a little wary of going. When we got there with our 6 ppl, they squeezed us into a table of 4. We are all grown women, so that didn't fare out too well - we had to request an additional 2 seats. Needless to say, they weren't starting on a high note! When things finally got settled, the waiter was efficient in taking our order and getting our first round of drinks in. The drinks were not strong, although the pomegranate martini was decent, so we decided to stick with shots for the night. Although we had to track down our waiter a few times, he was very prompt and did a great job keeping our orders straight with loudness of the place. Some of the employees didn't have masks on though, which I found a bit concerning. We ordered the mozzarella sticks, calamari, wings, a flatbread and the lamb chops. I do not recommend ordering the wings, they seemed like the frozen Tyson's store brought bag and didn't taste like real meat. The flatbread was a little dry for me, but the rest of the finger foods were decent enough - nothing to brag home about. The lamb chops were delicious- very moist and tender, but I wished they had pair them with the mashed potatoes vs. roasted and the juices from the meat were making them soggy. They also did bring out a cute birthday cake and decorative plate, which I thought was a cute experience they provided. Finally, when night was ending and we were requesting the check none of the employees who helped us knew what our actual table $$ limit was, so that became a bit confusing when determining our bill and took a while to process. If you're a huge hookah fan, you will probably enjoy this place and it's exclusivity, but I will be sticking to the DC located spot, Cafe 8 for my fix. read more

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