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    Ivy By The Lake

    3.9 (200 reviews)
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    Falafel
    Natasha C.

    Loved this place! From the food to the ambiance to the service it's all spectacular. They really know how to excel in the restaurant business. The inside is beautiful and the waitresses are soo helpful and kind. The presentation of the food is stunning and the taste is also excellent. They have an outdoor area for hooka and view of the lake. The music (DJ) starts in the later part of the evening. I highly recommend this place for all occasions. They have a bunch of vegetarian food options in appetizers and 1 main course vegetarian option. The chicken kabobs were soo tender and tasted great. I highly recommend this place for your next night out or special occasion!

    Amanda Z.

    Meh this place is fine. we ended up here because it was on the way home after visiting Kings Spa. The lake is a manmade lake, the space is giving IG asthetic from a few years ago but the glassware was cute and I found it at IKEA while waiting an interminable time for my cold fries. This was a Sunday mid day and absolutely no one was in the place so why did the food take so long? beats me. My group tried a couple things, like the chicken kebabob platter, fries, and steak bites appetizer. The steak was good not medium like I asked but still tender. My friends didnt finish their chicken kabobs and just said it was ok. Those who ordered drinks said they tasted like the space looks, cute on the surface lacking real flavor. Looks like they have a DJ and Hookah service on other nights so maybe I shouldnt be expecting a lot from this multi service establishment? Either way I dont live out here so wouldnt make the trip to come back

    Some platter with almost everything
    Dinh D.

    Great food and drinks. I like the vibe and location of this place. Literally by a lake. Good customer service. Great place for casual hanging with friends or a date.

    Hummus
    Lynne S.

    I was in the area over the summer and decided to try this place. It was nestled in the back of a few buildings but opened up to a lovely lake! The ambiance was absolutely lovely! So pretty! The view of the lake was very romantic! We ordered hummus, chicken kabob and a beef dish that were decent. It was more about ambiance and catching up with an old friend. Lovely place to meet for happy hour! The service was okay as well. Nothing spectacular except the views and all of the lovely floral decorations!

    Crispy Fried Cauliflower
    Janae W.

    Went here for a friend's birthday the decor is really pretty with flowers on the wall and nice ambient lighting. If you're looking to go here for a happy hour or to host a party venue is a good and it's right near the lake. We ended up ordering individual drinks and plates to share. They had happy hour until seven Monday-fridays for a decent price. For my drink I had the garden of Eden. The gin in it was nice and sweet and the price was only $12 per drink which was affordable ,They also offer mocktails too. Our table got food to share. We ordered chicken, brussels sprouts, zaatar fries, pita pockets, and fried cauliflower. I can't even lie. All of the plates were delicious.My favorite was the Crispy Brussel sprouts they cover them with a pineapple sauce that's to die for I left happy and full. The servers were also very attentive and quick with service. If you're looking for a cute bougie vibe with delicious Mediterranean food this is the place.

    Chandler D.

    I attended a Company Holiday Party for my husbands work here. The food is middle eastern cuisine and it tasted absolutely delicious! We were supposed to have an open bar starting at 6pm but ended up getting charged for our first two drinks even though it was after 6pm. Service and drinks were awesome after that! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves at this restaurant!

    Desi food
    Sabika S.

    I love the ambiance and food it was so yummy this is my favourite place for food the service was so good

    Chicken Kabab Dinner
    Vineela G.

    Ambiance: lovely interiors, with lots of green every where. Service was prompt despite the place being packed. If you are looking for a quiet dinner on a weekend, please avoid this place. We went there on a Friday night and it was super loud. Food: We had baba Ghanoush, falafel and Chicken kabob for dinner. Baba Ghanoush was served with a bread and it was delicious, one of the best I've had. Falafel was really good too, can be a repeat order. Chicken kabob was okay at best. The salad and rice that came with chicken kabob were good, but the chicken itself felt like could have been better. It was chewy and rubbery. Parking: This space has combined parking lot for the 2-3 restaurants in the area.

    Old fashioned
    Shaquille J.

    This is a great place to come for a birthday event. They have the main things your looking for in a place you wanna celebrate your big day at: food, great music, good drinks, and hookah! Lol The service here is pretty quick for the most part. The only thing I didn't like was having to sit in the outside patio area. We made the mistake of not making a reservation on the weekend, and we had to sit at a table on the patio. They had heat lamps, so it wasn't too bad, but it looked much more fun/engaging inside. The food wasn't bad, I just feel that the fries could've been crisper. I think I would come back here. All in all, the bill for five people, using the late night menu with hookah and drinks, came out to about $230 ish. Give this place a visit and tell me what you think :).

    Beef kofta
    Billy V.

    Came on a Saturday to watch NBA at night. Sat outside and there was heaters with a beautiful view of a lake. Asian girl waiter was extremely good (forgot her name). She was on top of everything, drink refills, utensils, checks, and coming to see how we were doing. I didn't like the kofta as much. Not sure what the base was I think it was corn or something but it was over buttered. I prefer rice with kofta. However the French fries were so fresh, flavorful and crunchy. Beautiful ambiance of course

    Fried Chicken Shawarma Bites (top); Crispy Brussel Sprouts (bottom)
    Victor H.

    (From May 2023) Heard mixed reviews about this; decided I had to check it out for myself. My friend and I rolled here after a round of golf on a Thursday afternoon in May for some hookah and eats. We're thrilled with what we found and this will be on our rotation for spots to visit when I'm back in the Loudoun area. They do hookah, have a full bar, and a solid food menu. Happy hour Tuesdays-Fridays from 4-7PM which has food/drink specials. Fortunately we arrived around 530ish so we got to work with the brussels sprouts, fried shwarma bites (fried chicken tenders), and the batata harra (fried potatoes) which were on the happy hour menu. Also order a few ol' fashioneds ($4 off at happy hour) and the watermelon mint hookah ($25 at happy hour). All the food dishes were amazing with the spices and sauces especially the brussels sprouts with it's pineapple chutney. The Ol Fashioneds have a cool presentation where it's delivered smokey after removing the wooden chute on top. The hookah was smooth and easy as well. We were still hungry afterwards so we went with the beet hummus and the sliced hanger steak. The hummus had a nice kick to it and I dig the beet flavor. Hanger steak was extremely tender and the chimichurri and tomatoes on top was a nice presentation. We also got some martinis to wash them down. A very satisfying meal after a day of golf! One of the perks is the patio area as you get a nice view of the lake. They have QR menu codes you can scan at the outside tables and the area is covered for those bad weather days. You can't beat the view as you smoke your hookah, sip your drink, and converse with the other parties. Our server was always there to take orders and get what we needed so we weren't empty handed on anything further enhancing our time there. It's tricky to find this place as the entrance is along the trail behind two other restaurants. There's signs that will direct you; FOLLOW THE SIGNS! Cause you won't regret the food/drinks/hookah and gorgeous lake views!

    Unclean dining surface and food. Unpleasant surprise. Discovered a broken nail in my meal Upon informing the staff, they promptly responded, "What do you want? Your money back? We can only provide you with a replacement dish if you want." I was not looking for my money back or replacement of my food. We just walked away.

    Such a cute place! Loved the decor & music. Every single plate we got from the lobster risotto, brussels, roasted eggplant, fries, to wontons were absolutely fantastic. Big fan of the gin cocktail as well. 10/10

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    Perfect place to hangout with friends and family. Loved the cheese platter and kabobs. Hookah needs more flavors.

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    A hidden gem with nice outside lakeside seating. Nice ambiance. Hooka, cocktails, Mediterranean food

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    Why list on DoorDash if you're going to cancel the order after an hour. Cancel the order from the beginning.

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    (69 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I was really impressed with this French cafe style spot in Sterling, from the decor to the service…read moreto the cocktails. I would recommend a reservation because with rain outside aka the patio being closed, the whole inside was packed. A lot of the seats are super close which feels very European but you can hear most peoples conversations which can be annoying. Our waitress was really sweet and stopped by a bunch. We started with French 75's, hot coffee, and an espresso martini. The drinks were refreshing and quite large for the price. The espresso martini really reminded me of a grown up hot chocolate, I really enjoyed it. I later also got a cucumber vodka martini and it was one of the most refreshing drinks I've ever had - definitely the drink of the summer. For our food we started with the baked brie with fig and garlic and the escargot. The brie was a unique take on baked brie, I loved the way the flavors all melded and the fact the cheese wasn't completely spilling out everywhere. The escargot was soft with a phenomenal crumb/butter mix, the whole things really melded well and melted in your mouth. The bread served with it was nice as well, if only I had a bit more of it. For our mains we were here during brunch so we got the lobster omelet and the French onion soup with the side of fries. The french onion soup was great, a good amount of cheese and onions without being overwhelming. Fries were fantastic and quite large, a big portion for $7. They hooked it up with the amount of lobster. I would definitely come back to try their lunch tasting menu or other brunch items as well!

    Cute French style restaurant. We really loved the bouef bourginon and the desserts (profiteroles…read moreand lacherin glace). The short ribs fell apart without a knife bc they were sooo tender and the desserts were expertly crafted. I might go back just for dessert yum!! The Brie appetizer was enjoyable though a little small if splitting. The shrimp cocktail were very traditional. I enjoyed them. My husband loved the homemade baguette although I wonder if it's because the butter was so good; the bread itself was a little hard for me and of course room temp as is typical in France. Kids enjoyed the kids options (though preferred our dishes). Pasta in cream sauce and steak frites were their choices. It was really loud inside particularly when tables in the middle of the room were occupied. Outdoor patio might be pleasant for easier conversation. Also bring a sweater- if you end up under an ac vent, it can be cold.

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    Fresh Baguette and housemade butter
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    The Bungalow Lakehouse

    3.9
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    Dinner at Bungalow on Tuesday evening and the service was excellent. Bryce was attentive without…read morehovering. The food was the best I've ever gotten there. Recommend the salmon with risotto. I give it a 10 out of 10.

    We have been to the Lakehouse twice before, always had good service and good food. The food was…read morevery good this time, as well, but the service was very disappointing. First, the hostess acted like we were an intrusion into her evening, didn't welcome us or make eye contact. She sat us at a booth, which didn't work, so she did seat us at a table. I asked for a vegetarian menu, knowing there was one, but she walked off, did not return. Our waiter was a young man, spoke very softly; we both had a difficult time hearing him. My wife ordered her drink; I asked for a few more minutes. That drink did not appear until half my meal was over, which I did not appreciate. And I had to ask 3 times to get the drink, including asking another waiter. We ordered salad and main dish; my vegetarian menu finally appeared. It just seemed both the hostess and our waiter did not care to attend to us. I do not know if we will be returning; and to top this all off, both the hostess and waiter called us 'Guys'. When two older women are sitting at the same table, we are ladies, or simply nice to see you two tonight. Please tell your wait staff to get this right. We like Bungalow Lakehouse, it is close to home, and the atmosphere is comfortable.

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    Fried pickles
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    Lantern House Kitchen & Bar

    4.5
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    I checked this place out for the first time last night with my friend, the food staff and…read moreatmosphere were so cute and amazing! We got spring rolls, 3beef skewers, and the blue grill mussel to start. Followed by the caramelized fish, and beef stew with egg noodles. We finished with the mango mousse. Everything was delicious and the fairy summer and my drink with lycee jelly aperol and prosecco were the perfect toppers! They also do karaoke on Fridays and stay open until 11! Regular nights they close around 9pm. Be sure to check them out! We will 100% be back

    For our group gathering the friend we were celebrating selected this place…read more Parking was hard unless you realize that the garage connected to the building offers free parking. Spaces were easy to find. Cocktails at the bar before friends arrived. Menu was big. Our group ordered a variety of apps and ordered dinner items: we shared lots of our dishes. Shaking beef was a popular choice amongst half our group. I have to say the portion were tiny for $23. I am used to big chunks of beef for this dish. It was more like smaller pieces. The flavor was not there, actually no flavor. I also ordered the chicken wing appetizers. They were over cooked and dry and had no flavor. I heard from other friends that their Pho was good. Service was kinda slow. It took awhile to get someone to come take orders and check on us. So many options for Vietnamese food, I doubt if I would return.

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    4.9
    (32 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Absolutely amazing! From the ambiance to the food, it was a delightful and delicious dinner. The…read morebread rolls were some of the best I've ever had in my life. Fresh and warm, they had a crispy crust and a soft interior. They resembled mini ciabattas and were scrumptious with the butter. The salmon en croute blew me away! It was of the best dishes I've ever had. The salmon melted in my mouth, and the puff pastry was still crisp. I loved the flavorful sauce; it made the dish even better. The steak frites were just ok. The steak was cooked to my preference, but it was bland. The fries were amazing, though. Crunchy yet fluffy. I wish the steak came with a sauce, like the one served with the salmon en croute. The service was good overall, and they were attentive. The ambiance was lovely - cozy and romantic. I can't wait to come back for the rolls and the salmon en croute, and to try their other dishes! Highly, highly recommend La Bonne Vie!

    My family decided to dine a La Bonne Vie a few days after Christmas. It was a late celebration…read morethis year, but our meal at La Bonne Via was definitely worth the wait. Upon our arrival, we were seated near a window overlooking the sidewalk where we were able to watch people passing by while enjoying our candlelit meal. 10 out of 10 for atmosphere at this charming and cozy table. The service was prompt and attentive. We started by enjoying a few of the craft cocktails, which were simply wonderful and the product of a talented and adept bartending. If your idea of a good cocktail involves slush or machines, this is probably not the place for you. I enjoyed a dirty martini, as did my youngest daughter. My oldest daughter enjoyed a French 75. All lovely and all perfectly mixed. I would return here if nothing more than the cocktails! For starters, my daughter shared the Pate De Campagne, which consisted of country style pâté, cornichons and toast points. They loved it! My wife enjoyed the Salad Verte and I loved the Roquefort Salad. Both salads were simply marvelous and went well with the freshly baked bread. On to the main event! Fo her entree, my youngest daughter had the Roasted Cornish Hen. She had never had Cornish hen before, but this particular rendition made her a fan of the dish. Perfectly cooked, juicy and savory. My older daughter enjoyed the Salmon en Croute. The salmon was perfectly cooked to the correct temp and the pastry was spot on. A lovely dish and one I will try on our next visit. My wife and I each devoured the Chicken Paillard. This is one of those dishes that is so simple, but the lemon butter knocks your socks off. If it wasn't such a lovely restaurant, I might have licked my plate. Yes....it was that good. I ate every last caper! For dessert, we shared a portion of the luxurious pistachio cheesecake. An excellent ending to an amazing meal. This charming restaurant is a jewel in the heart of Herndon. I highly recommend it for your next special occasion. We look forward to returning soon!

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    Restaurant area. So pretty!
    Restaurant area. So pretty!
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