Thank you to Caruso's Grocery for hosting my granddaughter's 16th birthday dinner. A huge shout out…read moreto Patrick, the event coordinator from Caruso's who helped me in every aspect of planning this special event. The food was delicious. The group was given a choice of appetizers: meatballs, basil and tomato caprese salad, dinner salad, or garlic bread. Each of the appetizers were better than the next. The girls shared the meatballs, garlic bread, and caprese salad. Thank you to our server for bringing out gluten free bread for one of our guests with a gluten allergy. Our main dishes was the shrimp scampi,which was full of flavor and so tasty. There were several of us who ordered the shrimp scampi and you could hear a chorus of oohs and aah's. We loved every bite. I am pleased to share that Caruso's has gluten free pasta for guests with gluten allergies. And, the gluten free pasta was scrumptious. The birthday girl had chicken parmigiana and a side of spaghetti. She really enjoyed her meal. Another, guest had the penne pasta and she loved hers too. There portions were very generous. We also had a guest order the Caesar salad with shrimp. It came out with dressing, when the dressing was supposed to be on the side, but our waiter was quick to remedy that. The ambiance is lovely and reminds me of my grandmother's home in Little Italy. It is old world Italian with comfortable seating. I know it was a busy night, but the one fly in our ointment was our server. There was too much of a lag between courses, and main dishes came out of the kitchen at different times. Also, our gluten free guest had to sit and watch while others ate cake because her ice cream sundae was no where to be found. It finally made it to the table, but I felt badly for this young lady. I know our server was swamped with guests. Hopefully, next time a large party is on the schedule, they can lighten the load for that server. All of the girls had a good time including the birthday girl. So, I am reminded of the saying, it all works out in the end. Thank you, Caruso's.

Came here recently for lunch Sunday. They have two sections inside and we sat in the bar area. You…read morecan order off both of Caruso's and Owen's food menus. Bar area is very chill. Food was very good! To start, we tried the Garlic Bread Quattro Formaggi which was so flavorful they even had fresh garlic inside the bread. We got two pasta dishes: Chicken Parmigiana and Spicy Neapolitan Ragu, both generous portions, very well flavored and overall delicious! Our cocktails were great too. Tried the Lemon Ricota Donuts--they were just okay, a bit too doughy for my preference.

I patronize Cooper Hawk very often however, this was my first time trying their Happy Hour menu…read moreoptions. First my friends and I did a tasting at the wine bar. Shockingly it wasn't too crowded for a Friday so that was great. The ambiance was great as always. They always play good music. Our wine bar waiter was very friendly, and attentive. He was very knowledgeable about all of the wines. I am so glad they brought back the Paloma. We did not do an entire tasting so we only tried 3 wines which were complimentary and then we headed to the bar for happy hour. At happy hour we were greeted by the friendly bar tender. He explained their menu and we chose to order the Bee's Knees for a drink. I tried it with whisky instead of gin which was just as great. For food I ordered the Tempura shrimp and the Oxtail Quesadillas. The flavoring of the tempura shrimp was phenomenal and the oxtail quesadillas were delicious with their different flavors. As wine club members we were able to redeem our two dine in bottles. If you didn't know you can have them pour wine from those bottles and then have them corked so you can take them home if you can't finish it at your table. For our dine in bottles we chose the Gold Rush which a very savory wine. A little too dry for me but I still enjoyed it. Overall, what a great experience as always. If you are in the area check it out. Cheers!

Great food, big portions…read more Clean environment, friendly staff Bar to watch sports and also a sit down fancier area

Made a dinner reservation for a weeknight before a show at the Strathmore. We arrived early and…read morewere seated right away. The darkish steakhouse vibe of this restaurant hides some of the wear and tear of the space. I got the wood grilled tenderloin salad and the steak was cooked perfectly. The meat was very tender. The salad came with blue cheese and was a good compliment to the steak. My husband and I got the scallops as a side and they were delicious. I got a paper plane cocktail and it was good enough although not traditional. As far as chains go, Seasons 52 is always a hit. Our food came out quickly and our server stopped by a few times to check in.

We always like eating at a Seasons 52 after discovering their sumptuous dishes in 2022. The…read morechanging seasonal menus give a nice periodic refresh. We stopped by for the happy hour and enjoyed the specials like the artichoke flatbread with a glass of wine. On a Monday night this location wasn't too crowded so we were seated right away. Parking in the nearby garage is free for two hours. Our server was attentive and kept our water glasses full and helped us with recommendations for the evening. The host or manager stopped by at one point to introduce himself and ask how everything was going. That was a nice touch.

The service is good as well as the ambiance of the restaurant. The plates are relatively small for…read morethe price but the flavors are delicious. I tried the salmon with quinoa and it was one of the best combinations I've ever had. Also, the crap dip was really good. Recommended if you would like to try new flavors but be mindful of the portions since they could be small depending on what you order.

Stopped by for lunch yesterday and tried out the short rib flat bread. It had potential, but it…read morefell a little short. The biggest issue was the amount of meat, it definitely needed more short rib, especially for the size of the flatbread. There were too many bites that were mostly bread and toppings without enough beef. That said, the cheese was rich and melted perfectly, and the sauce added a great creamy, slightly spicy flavor that tied everything together. The crispy onions also gave it a nice crunch. Overall, the flavors were there, but the portion of the star ingredient just didn't match the rest of the dish. Add more short rib and this could easily be a much stronger appetizer. I also had an amazing drink; Bazzar After dark! Shout out to the bartender because it was amazing! Service was great! The restaurant is cute and clean and I'd definitely try them out again because they have a very interesting menu!

I really enjoyed my experience at Sixty Vines. This used to be Yardhouse when I lived in the DMV…read moreback in the early 2020s. I'm so happy to see the new place is good too. I came for brunch with a friend. Service was quick and helpful. We came to celebrate my 30th birthday and they came out with a birthday dessert as well. I ordered the sticky toffee pudding cake which comes with pineapples. I was expecting it to be very sweet but the pineapples paired very well with the cake. The space is bright and beautiful, floor to ceiling windows bring in so much light. I would certainly come back again!

I wasn't going to leave a review until I realized so many others had the same experience as me! On…read morea Friday night at the bar, I was served very quickly and enjoyed my drinks. I loved it so much I wanted to return with other friends! But I came during the week for happy hour and it was a horrible experience. Like many others said, we weren't acknowledged. I had to ask to place an order, and then once we did, the order wasn't actually communicated to the bartender so she came and took it again as if we never ordered a first time. And then, they were out of all of their frozen drinks as well as their tequila watermelon cocktail (which was disappointing because this was all we wanted to order drink-wise). When the check finally came, they had charged us full price for happy hour drinks. great food and drinks but the service needs an overhaul.

My friend and I had lunch on July 1st, huge thank you to Musa for being the absolute sweetest…read moreserver I've ever experienced. Greeted us with a beautiful smile and was attentive and pleasant throughout our lunch. Thank you Musa!!!

I was only going to give this place four stars because it is not super high-end, but the more I…read morethought about it, the more they truly deserve five stars for the experience that we had. It was super packed on a town center concert night. Found two seats at the bar and were served right away. Bartender was extremely helpful and recommending a couple glasses of wine, which were spot on, a little pricey, but at least they were good. I had a Riesling and my companion had a Chardonnay. Ordered some type of tuna appetizer and it was awesome. Also ordered the fried zucchini sticks, but they were mediocre. Then we got a shrimp scampi type entrée and shared it, and it was excellent. Had a nice time and the atmosphere was great!

A delightful French bistro right in the heart of Bethesda! I went here for brunch with my mom and…read moremy in-laws and it was a wonderful experience. Our server was attentive and efficient. The dining room decor is straight out of Paris and provides a pleasing environment for conversation and people-watching. The food was good. Everything came out on time and at the correct temperature even though the place was completely packed. Kudos to the kitchen staff and the food runners for keeping everything on schedule! The brunch menu has something for everyone. I had the Caesar Salad and the Steak Frites. Both were solid. Were they the best I ever had? No, but certainly more than satisfying. My dining companions got a variety of entrees: eggs benedict, quiche Lorraine, and entree salads. They enjoyed them all. Looking forward to trying their happy hour!!

I had a very disappointing experience with the bartender who had light hair and yellow-colored…read morehighlights hair. From the moment I ordered, she was rude and disrespectful. She slammed my glass down on the bar after taking my order, which felt aggressive and unprofessional. Throughout the entire evening, her attitude toward me was cold and dismissive, and she treated me as if I were a nuisance instead of a paying customer. Customer service was essentially nonexistent. Everyone deserves to be treated with basic respect, regardless of the situation, and unfortunately that was not my experience. I hope management addresses this behavior so future customers receive the courteous service they deserve. What made the experience even worse was that we reported the incident to the manager and another bartender, but it seemed like our complaint didn't matter. Nothing was done to address the situation, and no one appeared concerned about how we had been treated. Customer service was nonexistent. I expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect when visiting an establishment, and unfortunately that did not happen. I hope management takes customer complaints more seriously and ensures this kind of behavior is not repeated.

We went to sixty vines on the recommendation of someone in our party who apparently has been to…read moreseveral other locations and could not say enough good things about it, and I can see why! The food was fantastic, everyone had a great time finding fantastic wines on the wine list, and the service was fantastic! We went on a fairly balmy night in DC, and they had a lot of the space opened to the outside and it was absolutely lovely. It is a beautiful, well-designed space. Thank you, Sixty Vines for a great experience!

I came here in search of a delicious frosé after hearing it was one of the best spots for one to…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype. They also make an excellent Hugo Spritz. The space is large, bright, and airy, with plenty of seating and beautiful natural light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Our waitress, Kelsey (I believe that was her name), was friendly, attentive, and personable, which made the experience even better. The drink menu offers an impressive selection of wines and cocktails, so there's something for just about everyone. The food was equally enjoyable. We ordered one of the charcuterie boards, which was generous and satisfying, and I appreciated that the menu features plenty of shareable dishes that are perfect for groups or a casual outing. Overall, it's a great spot for drinks, light bites, and catching up with friends. I'd happily return.