I went to Sax's disco burlesque show and it was such an amazing show there's nothing like it in the…read moredmv. The dancers, acrobats, and fire performers put on such an amazing show. The theatre is so luxurious and gorgeous, perfect for pictures. It is such an elevated experience that has everything you could wish for; music, drinks, entertainment, and even a dance floor! Definitely a place I will be coming back to.

SAX Restaurant Lounge & Bar delivers exactly what it promises--and then some. The Naughty List…read moreburlesque show was a full-on spectacle, featuring talented aerialists, dancers in incredible shape, a fire dancer, and choreography that was equal parts playful and impressive. The staff didn't just serve--they participated. Think dancers mingling with patrons, shots making the rounds, popcorn, and kiss cams that kept the energy high and the crowd engaged. The ambiance is French and gaudy in the best way--dramatic, indulgent, and on theme. Amusing, immersive, and unapologetically fun, it was a naughty night indeed--and one that fully committed to the experience. If you're looking for dinner with a side of decadence, entertainment and some skin....SAX delivers.

I was in Washington, D.C., a few days before a work event and spent the day exploring the city…read more After miles of walking, I stopped into Cuba Libre, and it turned out to be the perfect place to recharge. I ordered the El Cuban sandwich, and it was outstanding. It came with black bean soup, a salad and tropical chips. I'm not usually a fan of beans, but the black bean soup completely changed my mind--it was rich, flavorful and one of the highlights of the meal. The drinks were also excellent, the service was friendly and attentive, and the whole experience was exactly what I needed after a long day on my feet. If you're looking for great Cuban food in D.C., Cuba Libre is absolutely worth a visit.

The food was good but for the amount of money we spent we had the worst service ever…read more They tagged on the gratuity per check and that's understandable. We were a big party 16 and they agreed to split our checks. When I went to speak up all of a sudden some girl who wasn't even our server had the audacity to say that doing so was a courtesy. Not only that, she then proceeded to raise her voice at me and a few others requesting our checks to be paid. That chick's name who wasn't even our server name is Telmar and has a horrible attitude, not only her . Not only that the manager on duty was then supposed to call me and never did. Hopefully they fix their attitudes.

Society Seafood has officially revamped, renovated, and reopened with a refreshed concept centered…read morearound upscale coastal seafood and bold Caribbean-inspired flavors, so I had to check it out. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which were rich and flavorful, followed by the Grand Marnier Society Wings--a standout appetizer with a great balance of sweet and savory flavors. The Mac & Cheese was creamy and made for the perfect side. For our entrées, we ordered the Calypso Pan Seared Branzino and the Coconut Curry Snapper. Both dishes were served with vegetables of the day, rice and peas, and sweet plantains, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal. The seafood was cooked well, and the Caribbean-inspired flavors added a unique twist to each dish. For drinks, we enjoyed The Pearl, the Lavender French 75, The Golden Hour, and an Old Fashioned. Each cocktail was well-crafted and paired nicely with the menu. We finished with the Warm Cookie Skillet, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and a caramel drizzle. It arrived warm, gooey, and was the perfect dessert to share. Beyond the food, the renovated space feels modern and inviting, making it a great option for date nights, celebrations, or a night out with friends. If you're looking for an elevated seafood experience with Caribbean-inspired flavors, Society Seafood is worth checking out.

Jerk branzino (spicy but too good. It's a whole fish, so please beware of the bones, love!)…read more This delicious cookie and ice cream skillet will def melt in your mouth Crab eggrolls Crab fried rice - i couldn't stop eating this paired well with the branzino & a lemon drop Mumbo wings (they are cooked in Grand Marnier, so if you don't drink alcohol, just a heads up to maybe try the jerk wings) Nice upscale vibe. Good service

We stopped into Zeba for a drink before dinner. The downstairs bar gives off dive bar vibes. It's…read moredark, kind of small. They were playing college football and a Spanish sitcom on the TVs. The service was good! The happy hour deal is unreal for DC! They have happy hour everyday, including weekends, and it goes until 8pm. The cocktails during happy hour are $6! We each tried 2 cocktails. I had the Perfect Storm (3/5) and the Strawberry Lemonade (4/5). My partner had the Zeba Iced Tea (5/5) and the margarita (5/5). My fiancé accidentally spilled his drink, and the staff was super nice about it and helped clean up. We felt bad that we made a mess. We would definitely recommend checking out Zeba. They have an upstairs that we didn't get to check out, but they are open late and apparently have Latin dancing (Friday) and EDM (Saturday).

Owner is a gem! Had a really good time at this super cute and safe located bar! Food was yummy too!…read moreThe wings, score! I had the pizza too. Looks super small but it's 2 levels and a Patio. So so fun on Wednesday. Definitely coming back! Great music too!

This is best of Baltimore - food + service + ambience = #1…read more heirloom tomato toast: grilled sourdough, fresh goat cheese, peaches, pinenuts, aged balsamic, basil, mint - 10/10 Maryland crab dip: sherry, cream cheese, cheddar, old bay, chives, pretzel bites - 10/10 Parisian gnocchi: summer squash, heirloom cherry tomato, saffron, ricotta salata, marcona almond - 9/10 ORVIA DUCK BREAST: peach butter, plums, cauliflower, chanterelle mushrooms, duck jus - 8/10 AUSTRALIAN RACK OF LAMB: vadouvan, madras, yogurt, green mango, mint - 8/10

This is a SERVICE review:…read more I recently visited Bygone in Baltimore for a friend's birthday celebration, and unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing--especially as a pregnant guest. First, I shall say that the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL and the skyline is breathtaking. Now, moving on to my experience: I looked over the menu hoping to find something I could safely eat, but very few options were appetizing to me. The crab dip sounded like something I could enjoy, so I asked the bar waiter if it could be prepared without the alcohol. I was told that it could not because it was premade. Once our party was seated, I ended up eating bread and butter. Later, my friend ordered the mac and cheese and encouraged me to try it. Because I'm pregnant, I asked our waitress a very specific question: Was the cheese used in the dish pasteurized? She said she would check with the kitchen. About 10 minutes passed, and I eventually had to flag her down. She came back and told me the cheese was "fresh." I explained that "fresh" was not what I had asked and repeated my question. She then said she would speak with the chef. While waiting, I was hungry and tasted some of the cheese sauce. The chef eventually came out with the waitress and told me that the cheese was safe. I clarified again: "I'm pregnant. I can only have pasteurized cheese. Is this cheese pasteurized?" His response was essentially, "No, but it's fresh and safe." At that point, I was honestly mortified and extremely uncomfortable. I had to excuse myself from the table because I was so upset. This was not about being difficult or expecting the restaurant to create an entirely new menu for me. I simply wanted a clear and accurate answer about whether something contained pasteurized cheese so I could make an informed decision about what to eat. My friend advocated for me and explained to management that the menu felt particularly limiting for someone who is pregnant. Benjamin, the manager, came over and spoke with us. He explained that many of the menu items contain some form of alcohol or non-pasteurized/aged cheese. He did try to accommodate me by offering a well-done salmon with salt and pepper and summer beans or red meat with no sauce, which I appreciate; however, it was quite late and those options did not feel appetizing for me. He also gave us his card and told me that I could come back in the future and order whatever I wanted since I did not make a choice. I do appreciate Benjamin taking the time to come speak with us and trying to find an alternative. However, the interaction with the waitress and chef left me feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable during what was supposed to be a celebration for my friend. For me, the biggest issue was not that the restaurant didn't have many options I could eat--it was that my very specific food-safety question was not answered clearly or accurately when I asked it multiple times. If a pregnant guest asks whether a cheese is pasteurized, "fresh" is not an answer to that question. I hope Bygone takes this as an opportunity to better educate staff on how to handle dietary and food-safety questions, particularly from pregnant guests. I would have been much more understanding if someone had simply said, "Let me verify that with the chef," and returned with a clear answer. I appreciate the manager's effort to make things right, but unfortunately, the experience still left an unpleasant impression on me.

Food was ok. Service from the time we stepped in was not pleasant. It was 10 of us, so not sure if…read morethat was overwhelming to the establishment. We thought maybe the upstairs area where the music is actually coming from would be better, nope. Upstairs had 1 table occupied with appx 5 guests and now it's 8 of us only standing at the bar. Male bartender took our one drink order and never came back to us. Bartenders switched and the new female one never came over to us to see if we wanted another drink.. they were on their phones or brushing their hair near the bathroom the entire time.

Upstairs doesn't have a lot of space at all...but I give 4 stars because the downstairs bartender…read morewas vibinnnnnn!!!! The decor on the wall was super cute for pics.

Wendy was awesome!! Freezing cold Coors light drafts were literally back within a minute from…read moreordering. Although she was running the busy bar, she must have stopped by my table 4-5 times to check on me and make sure I had everything I needed. Prime rib was also amazing and tender. I'll definitely be back.

Worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. They literally will not serve you at the bar…read moreif you're not a girl. They brushed us aside for over 30 mins walked by us repeatedly and scoffed when we tried to get their attention. The bartender even pretended to mock my friend. The place is dirty, the service is poor, and the food sucks. I would recommend going to any other bar in the area that provides great service.

Ordered pepper soup, dodo, egusi soup and pounded yam, whole snapper, chicken suya…read more.... So much food, No space for Jollof, !!! And, Live reggae till 3 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Amazing!! Super service. Short walk from hotel.

I was really disappointed. The food looked nothing like the pictures they advertise. The taste was…read moreawful, and after eating it, I got so sick that I threw up everything. I couldn't even finish my meal. I definitely won't be ordering from here again. Save your money and go somewhere else.

This review is for the food not the service…read more The interior gives off a nice vibe and they have a set up for a live band. I'm sure when it's peak time it's live in there so I'll have to come back for an event. Went around noon on a Sunday and it was fairly empty so we sat at the bar and were serviced immediately. Strawberry lemon drop - 10/10 - I love a good lemon drop but a I'll never pass up a flavored one. No notes. Shrimp & Grits - 5/10 - don't get me wrong it was GOOD but it was too rich/cheesy to me. I don't know what I was expecting in terms of cheese but I've never had soooooo much cheese in an order of shrimp and grits. I legit pulled a mound of cheese off the top and it was still too much. I couldn't finish this unfortunately, even taking them home for another day didn't work because I couldn't take the richness. Not a slight to them, just a no for me. There was a great amount of shrimp in the dish and the consistency of the grifts were amazing. Just need something to cut through the richness. My friend had: Omelette - 10/10 - said they enjoyed it and would get it again Side of bacon - 10/10 - you got 6 pieces with the order and that was solid to me. I'd definitely come back and try something else on their brunch menu if given the chance. It's a bit out the way so I couldn't see myself traveling for it but if I was in the area I definitely would come back.

Decided to spend Thanksgiving Eve at Sobe's. We met @ 6am, which was free to get in for happy hour…read more Happy Hour was DRY. lol. Just one other group of me, maybe some jazz music in the background, while we watched Basketball on the screen Best part about SOBEs was Mrs. Elaine, the bartendar. I would rate the food a 2.5/5. I had the shrimp tacos, which lacked flavor. The shrimp was bland. The Bang Bang shrimp was lacked flavor also. We barely touched these, so disappointing. People started showing up @ 7pm. which was $20 to get in. An AMAZING live cover band played at 9pm. By 7:45 pm, there was also a live DJ playing classic hip hop and RnB. That was such a VIBE! The crowd got really thick for the band, you literally had to push your way to the bathrooms. Bathrooms also need napkins to dry your hands with, instead of the nasty air hand dryers

Good atmosphere, food, and service. The Wednesday night Drag Bingo was awesome and fun.read more

We came to Freddy's after a Nats game and the Bullpen post game party to continue the fun!…read more It was Friday night and karaoke night wooohooo! Peeps were singing their hearts out but sadly the mic volume was too low and with the bar noise you couldn't really hear very well but it was still a ton of fun. Half our friends left after the game but we were still a decent group of eight and we had no trouble getting drinks or finding a place to sit and the joint was definitely jammin! Very friendly and efficient staff, great fun and friendly crowd, and totally awesome vibes! Freddy's has been around for 25 years now & they are the only NoVa Gay bar (but very straight friendly). NoVa = Northern VA for the non-locals. Freddy's it is a very well-known spot if you're looking for a good time. They have a great food menu, happy hour specials and they do events like trivia night, karaoke night, and have drag shows either in the evening or for brunch. As always peeps, support your local small biz! Cheers! :) 8/28/26