Guerra Steakhouse has been on my list for years! I went for my birthday last weekend. They were able to accommodate my slightly larger party. I was so appreciative! The ambiance was lovely! It was an intimate space with seating outdoors as well. There are heaters if you decide to sit outside. I had the Giant Shrimp Scampi which was delicious! I could've just filled up on that and been fine. They were able to accommodate my allergies to dairy and my pescatarian diet. I also got the salmon well done with asparagus. It was perfect! Everyone else had the rib-eye and lobster Mac and cheese not realizing that the steak comes with mashed potatoes. They said the mashed potatoes tasted homemade and melt in Your mouth! The steak was very tender as well! The bread was delish! If you go, you definitely have to try the sangria! We all had a great time! They took a group pic for us and we were the last ones to leave! I will be back! Absolutely loved them. read more

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This was one of the first places that I bookmarked for my trip. All the reviews looked fantastic. All the 5 star reviews are on point. I'm so glad I visited this place at lunch time. I was told it fills up in the evenings. I was about to order a glass of wine, but decided to get the Guatemalan Sunrise after seeing the cocktail menu. They really need to put their cocktail menu online. I would have never known they had such unique and refreshing cocktails. The ingredients are homemade watermelon, Guatemalan guava puree, prosecco, and moscato. Doesn't that sound amazing? It truly was wonderful! I'd get it again. The orchid made it look so tropical. A very good first impression indeed. It really was a toss up between this cocktail and El Tamarindo. They both looked great on paper. Then I got the steak frites, but without the frites. I substituted it for the steamed broccoli with garlic butter. Everything was delicious, and cooked to perfection. The steak was so tender and had great flavor. It almost tasted like a cut of picanha steak with some fattier bites along the edge, even though the menu states that it's sirloin. It was just a great cut of steak. Oh, and that bernaise sauce left me wanting even more of it. It was good with the broccoli and the steak. I could really taste that lemon. Loved it! I would not hesitate to go back if I'm ever in Rosslyn again. The atmosphere is elegant. The service is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I kind of wish I had tried the flan, but I wanted to try other dessert spots nearby. Rosslyn is full of these gems. This particular steakhouse is a hidden gem. You don't really see it from the road. It's tucked away inside the Colonial Village Shopping Center near Eclairons on Wilson Blvd. I just happened to search for restaurants near the hotel and saw the rave reviews. I'm glad to have found it. read more

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High quality steak cooked perfectly. The sides were really good too. We especially enjoyed the roasted mushrooms. The waiters are very friendly and service was great. I highly recommend Guerra! read more

Small intimate steakhouse where the original Ray's The Steaks used to be. Parking is limited, usually packed at dinner time; be prepared to find street parking. Service was pretty good. It was a slow mid-week, as there was only one other party eating when we were there. Tips: 1. Order salad dressing on the side, a little too much when I got my wedge. 2. My party ordered Peppercorn Bone-in Ribeyes, all got cooked above what we ordered. One was too well-done that it was returned. 3. Sides were OK, not to the level of a high-end steakhouse. 4. Presentation of the Smoked Old Fashioned was pretty cool, but it had too much simple syrup and was on the sweet side. read more

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my favvvvv. this is mines and my sisters go to spot for every bday or celebration ! Jose is always our server and never fails to provide the best service ! 10000/10 recommend! the scampi my faveee i always order more than one plate so go on an empty stomach LOL im serious tho read more

Guerra Steakhouse was a real delight. We headed out on a Thursday night at around 830p. Dinner service was lively but we were quickly seated. Guerra has a lovely low light intimate environment which made for a nice casual dinning experience. As they are a steakhouse I ordered a filet minion with port wine sauce. My companion ordered a ribeye with mushroom cream sauce. For sides we chose mac n' cheese, asparagus, broccoli and mashed potatoes. For libation we chose the passion fruit margarita. From start to finish the food was incredibly tasty. Steaks prepared to medium rare perfection and the accompanying sauces served as enhancement to the well seasoned meat. We loved our sides and had two rounds of cocktails. We definitely recommend this spot for your next date night. read more

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Great atmosphere with excellent steaks! Nice selection of steaks, preparation styles and sauces which come with complementary mashed potatoes. Really enjoyed the entrecôte (ribeye) with peppercorn, mushroom and blue cheese. Nice service and terrific meal overall. read more

We had 7:15 reservations but anyone who knows me KNOWS I'm usually a half hour early. Uh oh, where is the bar? Well, this quaint unassuming Steakhouse does not have a bar :( The lovely host broke protocol and sat me without my full party present.. So far soooo good!! I started off with a smoked Old Fashioned and what a presentation.. Check out the pic!! As an appetizer we had the Jumbo shrimp scampi which was AWESOME! Now bring on my entrée. I had the peppercorn crusted Ribeye which was excellent, simply mouthwatering! Not only was our food 5 star our server was great and attentive. There was some concern that I wouldn't approve of a non-mainstream steakhouse.. WRONG!! I love these kind of restaurants, reminds me of when I put on a pair of pants and find a $20 bill in my pocket.. DOPE!!!! read more

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My new favorite restaurant, always delicious with great service. Have eaten at Guerra six times in the last three months. Steaks and sides are scrumptious, per my previous review. Adding picture of chocolate mouse, which capped off another exceptional meal, which started with Caesar salad. Mashed potatoes come with the entrees, to which we added sides of Brussels sprouts and steamed broccoli. Delicious! read more

Guerra Steakhouse - 16 ounce New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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An absolute gem!! Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. The service was quick and very friendly. You can tell this is a family affair. The kitchen appeared spotless and well run. We came all the way from Baltimore and plan on making this a regular stop. My wife and I split the wedge salad and the 32oz cowboy ribeye. It was perfection. read more

Ummmmm this is going to be short and sweet... Steak is amazing...shrimp was really spicy ( I love spice but gosh) Don't recommend the salmon... (like duh @ me-- it's a steakhouse lol) Lobster Mac ...loved it so much we ordered another round (judge yourself lol) Crispy Brussels were also great Old fashioned that was smoked ...was amazing! read more

Guerra Steakhouse - Lobster mac - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We loved our dinner at Guerra! The food was incredible! The ambience and service were lovely. Will definitely be back!

Never a bad way to go when going to this steakhouse! Quiet, intimate, great service and yummy food. I've never been disappointed when coming here for dinner. The steaks are prime cut and you can order it to your pleasure in so many different ways. The garlic shrimp appetizer is to die for. The wine selection is chef's kiss . Everything comes in generous-sized portions, so you're definitely able to share with your table. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself. The place is small and it does fill up, so definitely make a reservation if you can. Also, if you have time, grab yourself a great drink from the Mexican spot next-door and a dessert from the bakery a couple doors down in the same shopping center. read more

We sat outside with a cool heater (you could see the flame shooting up the middle...yeah, I know..."nerd") and took a chance that the rain would hit. It only sprinkled when a co-worker and I sat down. The steaks were perfectly done and the service impeccable. Our waitress was super helpful and made great conversation. You can tell when a place takes care of their people and it was obvious on this trip. I had a couple of their smoked Old Fashioned, which was a treat, because unlike most places, these actually showed up in a smoke-filled glass box and were delicious. Probably a gimmick but I enjoy the theatrics and flavor. They offered strawberry cheesecake at the end and I love me some strawberries which they graciously piled on when I asked. Yum! Take a chance and check it out, and sit outside if at all possible! read more

Guerra Steakhouse - New signs above the outside seating. - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bottom line: Solid local steakhouse. Conscientious service, good wine, and decent steak. Cute outdoor seating that is heated. You must have the caramel flan! We were able to walk in on a Friday night without reservations - though we were only a party of two - that likely wouldn't have worked with more people since it was pretty crowded. Dinner: You choose a cut of steak and a preparation/sauce with it. My partner had the pepper steak, which come with a creamy sauce and blue cheese. I had the avocado jalapeño sauce. Both were good, though be warned that the pepper steak preparation is quite rich. All of the steak come with mashed potatoes. We also ordered the brussels with bacon and onions added - a must! The steak overall is good - mine was a little rarer than I would have expected for a medium, but it was good and I still ate it. Dessert: The caramel flan is a lovely dessert, and I highly recommend it especially because it's not as common in the area. The dark chocolate mousse is also good as well! Service: They have excellent service. The wine glass I had had a lipstick stain on it and they promptly changed it out and later gave me a complementary glass of wine (the Pinot on their menu is awesome!). Our waiter also gave us the chocolate mousse dessert on the house since we had been debating what to order and since we were some of the last customers there and they had one left, they let us try it. They really went above and beyond! Why four stars? I try to rate restaurants based on their league (so we aren't comparing Pizza Hut to five star restaurants). Since Guerra is a steakhouse though, I'm comparing it to other steak houses, which tend to be pretty upscale. For a neighborhood steakhouse, it gets five stars but when compared to Ruth's Chris, Morton's, even Fogo de Chao, I think four stars is more appropriate, though it's a toss up because I really enjoyed it and will be back! read more

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Really great experience with delicious food. Service is great and attentive. Steak temp is a little off but otherwise good experience for the price point! read more

Great food, great service! Went to walk around the neighborhood with the dog and suddenly had a craving for a nice steak. This place had an awesome outdoor dining area for us to sit and enjoy our meal with the yappy dog. The staff was very patient despite the dog being so whiny. Ordered the rib eye with lobster mac and cheese. The steak comes with mashed potatoes and a dipping sauce and which was unnecessary since the steak was cooked perfectly with that great flame char taste. Lobster mac and cheese had noticeable chunks of lobster and was worth definitely worth the pick. read more

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tl;dr Would come back for steaks and their mash, but would stay away from the Tomahawk experience and the mac-and-cheese Food - 4/5 * Ordered the tomahawk experience. While it's somewhat theatrical, it's definitely not worth the price, plus the meat was slightly over-cooked. * Mac-and-cheese (the non-lobster version) was meh. * The mash potatoes was made to perfection - It wasn't loaded with butter, and it isn't salty which is a perfect compliment to your steak - It's rare to find a steakhouse who doesn't overload its mash with flavor/cream/butter, and this place just nailed the mash to perfection (From my taste profile, of course.) Service - 5/5 (Not included in the overall rating) * Staff was great. No complain. read more

Guerra Steakhouse - Tomahawk steak when done - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My partner and I are new to the area and we were looking for a nice, but moderately priced steakhouse to celebrate his new job offer. Guerra was perfect! The restaurant itself is small but surprisingly accommodating to us showing up 30 minutes early for our 6pm reservation. I tried some of the wedge salad, which was very good from the perspective of someone that usually does not love bleu cheese. I ordered the 12oz. New York Strip with peppercorn crust and béarnaise sauce. It was extremely filling and the garlic mashed potatoes were some of the best I've had! If you're a fan of garlic and a party of 4+, I would suggest asking them for both side dishes to be with garlic. We did not specify this so they brought out a garlic butter mashed potato side and a plain mashed potato side. The food was amazing overall! My only complaints would be that they only served decaf coffee (even though regular coffee was on the menu), the bread was alright, and I wish they would have given us the choice for our mashed potatoes. Great restaurant! Will be coming back soon. read more

Guerra Steakhouse - 12 oz. New York Strip, peppercorn crusted with béarnaise sauce and a side of garlic mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is amazing! Ambiance is fantastic. Services is fantastic. Camila is truly a gem! She is made sure everything was perfect! What a find read more

Totally enjoyed the brunch experience at Guerra. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The mimosas were very good and prepared perfectly. Looking forward to going back real soon. read more

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Don't pass this one up!! It's a small quaint spot that will give you a big surprise. I must be honest, after I set down, I was having second thoughts. My hubby said let's just stay and boy was that a great choice. We started off with drinks that were awesome. I had a specialty margarita and he had the sangria. We were both pleased with our flavorful drinks that had just the right amount of alcohol with no bite. The ribeye steak was to die for and cooked to perfection. Hubby had the special grilled chicken dish and he said hands down the best he's had especially with all the added veggies cooked right in. Now let's discuss this Lobster & Cheese. OMGGGG!!! The absolute best! This shared side dish topped off the whole experience and ensured we will be back SOON! read more

Great customer service, inside and outside seating, great steaks-ribeye and cowboy ribeye. Smooth as silk mashed potatoes and refreshing strawberry margarita! Attire was more casual for a steakhouse. French onion soup not too special.. bits of cheese and a 2 inch piece of bread floating. Moderate prices! Waiter asked if we wanted the 26 0z steak sliced read more

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One of the best steaks we ever had! We ate outside with great weather for a friend's birthday and she was greeted with a personalized menu wishing her a Happy Birthday. The sauces you pair with your steaks are delicious, and the sides are just as great (we had the lobster Mac and cheese and potatoes). Service was kind and stayed on top of us. Can't wait to go back again! Highly recommend their Smoked Old Fashioned read more

Guerra Steakhouse - Hangar Steak w/ Jalapeno Avocado sauce. Delicious and not too spicy. - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came for a work dinner and was not disappointed. Appetizers were great, but the steaks stole the show. Waiters were tentative and kept drinks full and ensured everyone had plenty of food. Great vibe and place to go for a good time and great food. read more

Very good! We made a reservation and my husband let them know it was gonna be my birthday. Not only did they greet me right away with a happy birthday but they also gave me a special menu that said happy birthday as well. Sometimes it's a small things that mean the most! Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the steak and eggs it was divine read more

Guerra Steakhouse - French Toast & Steak&Eggs - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I love this place. Went there with my family the night before mother's day. We sat on their patio. Our server was great checking on us without being pushy. We ordered different steaks and they were all tender, tasty and cooked to perfection. Their mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts and fries were also delicious. At the end our server gave me a rose (for mother's day) with the check. This will definitely be our go to restaurant for steaks read more

Everything was amazing. Will be back. The ribeye is highly recommended and the service was on point

The steaks are delicious, but so are the sides. The creamed spinach and garlic potatoes are perfect. My absolute fav main dish is the salmon. If you love good service, this place is a must try. Don't turn down their bread. It IS worth every bite/calorie. Desserts are divine, so are their appetizers. Only complaint? No mock-tail or non-alcoholic beer options. read more

We had a great experience at Guerra! great service, amazing food, wonderful atmosphere, accessible and clean bathrooms, a perfect evening celebrating two 50th birthdays. Steaks and sauces exceeded expectations and far superior to other steakhouses in D.C.; vegetable sides, especially brussels sprouts, absolutely delicious. Lovely dining room, not too dressy, not too casual. So glad we went to Guerra, can't wait to go again. Kudos to everyone there: hostess, chef, food runners, servers, bartenders, bus people. We enjoyed every aspect of our dinner there. Thank you! read more

I took my husband to Guerra Steakhouse for his bday last night and we both were very satisfied. The location is a little small on the inside but it's cute. There's also a few tables outside for patio seating. We both got the 16oz ribeye prepared blackened. It comes with mashed potatoes and we added steamed broccoli and macaroni and cheese. The steak was cooked to perfection. I added the mushroom sauce on the side and that just made it better. Both the mac&cheese and mashed potatoes had good flavor. I will definitely return! read more

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Food was delicioussss i wish the spacing was not soo tight. However the service was great and the ambiance was moderate

Just like the old Ray's the Steaks in the same space. Similar ambiance, similar food, though prices have gone up quite a bit.

Incredible place! 5 stars all the way. Totally packed on a holiday and cozy and cute inside. I like the dim lighting and while the restaurant is small, the crowd doesn't feel overbearing. The Caesar salad is the only dish that I wouldn't recommend getting. It was super simple in a way that you could've gotten it from a bag at the grocery store, which is what they probably did. I also tried the scallops appetizer, which were some of the best scallops I ever had! They give you five or six scallops, which is really generous for an appetizer, and it was cooked in these Cajun and spicy seasonings! It was delicious. Next I tried the filet which was cooked to perfection. But the one factor that makes this place totally stand out is the steak sauces!!! The mushroom brandy and port wine sauces were sooo rich in flavor and addictive. The bernaise was good too but not as good as the other two. I also loved the Mac and cheese which was served steaming hot and the creamed spinach. Perfectly creamy! The mashed potatoes that were included with the steaks were super tasty and a little garlicky. I love this place and would 100% return. read more

**Review for [Local Steakhouse, Arlington VA]** I order the 16oz ribeye steak with the "blackened" preparation which comes with a garlic butter crust. The steak was cooked medium-well just as I requested. Nice blackened char and very tender. It retained its juiciness, even being cooked past medium. One of the best steaks I've had for sure. The mac & cheese was savory (could have been a bit more cheesy in my opinion) and the mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy. I love the outdoor seating available in Colonial Village and the interior has a nice, posh, vibe. Guajillo and Mele Thai add to the outdoor atmosphere. My server was extremely kind and attentive. I'll be back soon! read more

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Gave this steakhouse a try for my partners birthday in the summer and we had a great experience! Luckily we caught a nice day so we sat outside. Parking is sparse on popular nights, as it's located in a plaza with a strip of restaurants. Upon arriving to our table, my boyfriend pointed out his menu which personally wished him a happy birthday! (Nice touch) Service was really good and attentive. Some food highlights were the shrimp app (4pc & flavorful) , Mac n cheese (baked goodness), 32oz cowboy steak for two (cooked very well-$72) and last but not least mashed potatoes (sooo good)!! Overall it's a nice little restaurant with an intimate/fine dining setting. Would recommend for secluded dinners/small birthday celebrations. read more

Guerra Steakhouse - Asparagus, 32oz Cowboy Steak w Fuego Paste and Cream Mushroom Sauce, Mash Potatoes, Mac n Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The service was horrible and the steak wasn't cooked correctly. Sat us at table beside the door when there were other tables open the whole time we were eating. Took 20 minutes to get water. The only thing we were satisfied with was the mashed potatos read more

Excellent steakhouse! This place is just as good as any fancy Vegas steakhouse for about half the price. Highly recommend as the value is just as good as the quality at this place. The NY strip with the peppercorns was so juicy and tasty. Mac and cheese and asparagus are great sides and even the Caesar salad is top tier. read more

This is a small but quality steakhouse. When I arrived to the restaurant all the table were full and they asked me to give them a few more minutes for my reservation. This was no big deal but they were so kind and polite. They gave me and my friend a complimentary glass of Prosecco while I waited. The service was excellent and the food was superior. 10/10 read more

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Was my first time here. I came for my birthday I made reservations so we were seated quickly. The restaurant is a little small and you'll be very close to other folks but you can have a private conversation. The service was less than adequate. They came to the table after a while took the drink then didn't see them again until it was time to order. The bread was okay however the butter is awful it is extremely hard and falls apart. The bisque was delicious and the wedge salad were delicious. My wife ordered the hanger steak it was dry and a little chewy. I ordered the ribeye steak which was tender and juicy. The sides were fantastic the mashed potatoes it comes with were creamy and had the right amount of butter. The lobster Mac and cheese was cheesy and the lobster flavor popped right at you. The three stars are mostly for the service and the hanger steak. read more