Made brunch reservations at this spot for my nieces birthday. Found parking upon arrival and we…read morewere seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice vibe and décor, but has too may steps for me, not good if you plan on getting lit. Our server was amazing, she was very knowledgeable and professional. Food wise: The cornbread was good, it came out pipping hot, with butter melting. The pork belly was my favorite.... Omg the Pork Belly was the star of the show---it was so sticky and sweet, the eggs and potatoes were pretty good, nothing extortionary. I was a bit skeptical about the eggs being from a carton, since I didn't see any white in the eggs. The chicken was so greasy and slightly soggy on the bottom. I don't think I'd order that again, the waffles were pretty good. I feel like the chicken and waffles are just great for show, in my opinion that dish didn't really deliver what I thought it would. I would return again, the chicken did not discourage me. It could've just been a bad day. I would recommend giving this place a try.

My review is based on my take out experience of Hen Quarter…read more I got a chicken sandwich, hush puppies and a side of macaroni and cheese. The chicken sandwich was the best thing out of the items that I ordered. The hush puppies were a little on the overcooked side but were a decent size. Had they not been too overcooked, I would have enjoyed them more. The macaroni and cheese was my least favorite. I felt like it was noodles featuring some cheese sauce topped with a crispy bread crumb. The macaroni and cheese could have used a little bit of salt and pepper to season it up a bit.

The food is amazing and our waiter was even better, shout out to Christian who gave us incredible…read moreservice! Definitely recommend!!

Great drink menu and delicious food. Ordered old fashion eagle rare and Australian lamb chops…read more Would definitely recommend and will be coming back. Outdoor seating is very close to the water with a breeze

Stopped into Chadwick's to watch the FIFA Finals, and it ended up being one of the highlights of…read moreour trip! The atmosphere was perfect for the match, and the staff made the experience even better. Donni and Karen were fantastic bartenders! Friendly, attentive, and full of great food and drink recommendations. The Nepo Wrap was delicious! portions were good, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. If we're ever back in Alexandria, Chadwick's will definitely be one of our first stops. Highly recommend!

If it seems like Chadwicks has been around for over 100 years...that's because it kind of has…read more Opened in 1979, the building which houses Chadwicks is a historic 19th century warehouse and is located right besides the Alexandria waterfront. Haven't been to Chadwicks in a while, so it was nice to convene for a recent brunch to catch up with some friends. While there is limited outdoor seating, I prefer the upstairs since it's typically quieter, and the abundant windows naturally illuminate the space. The interior is also characterized by nautically themed decor, along with exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring. TBH, this is one of the better Brunch spots in Old Town. There brunch menu is extensive - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68d065ce6d80726524c2bca9/t/6a3d8efe5e4fbd1439f0bc1a/1782419198238/Brunch.pdf - and has all of traditional breakfast offerings of pancakes, french toast, a variety of eggs, sausage/bacon/ham, etc. While there are also lunch type savory options such as sandwiches and chicken and pasta entrees, I opted for the classic biscuits and gravy. I don't normally eat this type of heavy carb heavy dish...but every now and then, it's not so bad. The plate arrived with two buttermilk biscuits, country bacon gravy, two sunny side up two eggs, and home fries. The gravy was nice and thick with pieces of sausage bits, but I found the biscuits on the dry side, rather than buttery and flaky. Eggs were prepared properly and had that satisfying "ooze" when the yolks were popped. Home fries tasted previously frozen and could've used a few more minutes in the fryer. Service was a bit slow as there was only one staff taking orders and delivering food. But he was friendly and would circle back around to check on our group frequently. Pair your meal with a few choices of cocktails (I ordered a $5 mimosa) and Chadwicks brunc h is a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. Be sure to inform your server ahead of time, if separate checks are desired. One brunch entree, one mimosa with tax and tip totalled to about $25.

The People's Drug....a throwback to the 90s and decades before when this drugstore dominated the DC…read morelandscape. CVS bought them out. This was named in homage to the brand. Cool backstory huh? Anyhoo, met some friends for drinks here and it was fantastic. The People's Drug has been reimagined, with a general store, lunch counter style but a decidedly modern take on its offerings. Serving chef-driven gourmet sandwiches, locally-sourced bowls, and crafted cocktails, it's the perfect place for all manner of social indulgences. I spent $100 on drinks. I had a Negroni Incognito w/Italian Dill and a couple Old Fashioneds. We didn't order any food (although it looked good going by). Will definitely try some the next time. Limited street parking so I parked in the lot next door. Warning: the joint is kinda smallish with limited seating so beware depending on when you go! Good stuff.

Extremely small menu but hand crafted specialty cocktails. Although the cocktails are made by…read moretrained mixologist they were prettier than how they tasted. We stumbled upon this place and after looking at the menu must say it's bar food. Think burgers and wings. We ordered the wings and were told they are fried twice and double coated. They were wet and soggy in side. We ended up leaving g and after the waterfront we went to Bugsys to eat as they had more options.

Introduction to my Scrapbook series & health update to start Scrapbook series:…read more Starting a new Yelp series: Scrapbook series, stuff from Scrapbooks of my now 15 years living in the DC area. I'll have various # of reviews per year. I moved to Alexandria from Arizona on Saturday, October 15, 2011. As a 27 year old at the time and being new to town, I wanted to check out the bar scene in various places like DC, Clarendon, other areas of Arlington, & the city I lived in Alexandria, more specifically Old Town. My scrapbook series of reviews will likely go into 2027 (but I'll get some done from 8/31 to whenever things get bad for me) as I may not be getting much if any Yelp reviews done in October-November time range due to high dose chemo with stem cell replacement. You never imagine what life throws your way. Sure, I had various issues when I was kid, teen, & in 20's, but pails in comparison to 40's for me. In the 20's, job situation was unstable, dating/women drama, etc. But you never imagine that at 15 year anniversary of being in DC area having to do high dose chemo. My experience at Murphy's in October 2011 & beyond: When I lived in Alexandria, this was my #1 favorite & go to bar. I liked a good Irish pub over some club or some generic bar, although I enjoyed some of those to in my 20's. Murphy's staff was cordial here, and beer was good. They had some music at times and could be crowded on a weekend. My 1st weekend in the DC area was October 15-16, 2011, I was busy with moving & settling in and starting job on that Monday. Following weekend I explored DC amongst other fun things. On the 3rd weekend, Friday, October 28, 2011, I explored the Old Town Alexandria bar scene and stumbled across Murphy's Irish Pub. It was also Halloween weekend and there were some people in costumes. I got a chick's phone #. Her name was Adele, like the singer. Tried to get a date with her but never panned out as she claimed to be busy with whatever else. I went to Murphy's a few other times and always enjoyed. I included pic of the October 2011 receipt from my scrapbook. I'm going to take a pic of each thing from scrapbook as that'll take more time, but I had to include the first thing at the very least. All the stuff in for the 2011-2017 living in Virginia era businesses included are just receipts.

Stopped in late on a Monday night and this was the only place on King Street with live music still…read moregoing. Exactly what I needed after a long day. The band was great and the atmosphere had that classic dive-bar Irish pub vibe lively, a little loud, and full of personality. Food was just okay, but honestly I wasn't expecting much and that wasn't why I came in. The music, the crowd, and the overall energy made it worth the stop. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with live music and a good old-school pub feel, this place hits the mark. Glad I stopped in.

We went here to see a friend and hang out in the king st area. Parking was easy to find on the next…read morestreet but I believe we got lucky. The birr garden was relatively quiet today given there were no World Cup games but they usually have a crowd for the games. We got several beers and food. I got the grilled chicken doner which came with fries. My partner's royal spicy chicken sandwich also came with fries. Portions were generous and we were able to take some food home too. The food tasted really good!

I was craving a warm salted pretzel with beer cheese so we popped into this place (first-time…read morepatrons). There was an event going on so the downstairs dining area was full, and our only option was the bar or rooftop. We decided on the rooftop, which would've been super fun on a warm spring or summer night. It really was beautiful up there. But, it was cold and had been raining, so it was a bit of a bummer we couldn't be comfortable at a table inside. I figured I could get past being cold if the food was at least good, but the pretzel was dry and hard. They didn't offer beer cheese which was a bummer, so I tried queso and buffalo chicken dips. The dips were yummy despite the lame pretzel. The cherry on top was that the service sucked. The guy working the rooftop bar seemed miserable, like he would've rather been anywhere else. He was rude and snarky when we asked questions about the menu and made us feel like an inconvenience when we asked for to-go boxes. We will not be back.

The staff and the atmosphere were amazing, but the food was just okay. We did go for brunch, so I'm…read morenot sure what their normal menu is, but I wouldn't go back again for brunch. The arancini was the best part of the meal for me. The risotto was great, it had short rib in it, and the aioli complemented it well. I didn't like the chicken and waffles. The chicken was good, but the aioli and hot sauce were drizzled over everything, and it didn't taste good on a sweet-tasting waffle. There was no butter or syrup with it, so I'm not sure if the hot sauce was meant to be the topping for the waffle too, but it wasn't great. The few bites I had of just waffle tasted really good. It has the potential to be a great dish, but it just missed the mark for me. I'd consider going back for dinner one day, but especially for the price, I wasn't terribly impressed.

We've been coming to Vermilion for almost 13 years now and it STILL doesn't disappoint!! It's one…read moreof the most beautiful restaurants in Old Town with its exposed brick and dim lighting. Especially in the winter time with the white lights lining King St outside. Tonight, we had an amazing meal prepared by Chef Tony. We started with their fried oysters on top of apple slaw and their potato and leek soup. The soup was piping hot with small hush puppy style croutons inside served in a beautiful bowl. It was delicious too! I don't even like oysters, but I liked these. Next came the Betty's buns and beet salad. The beet salad is such an interesting preparation with ricotta, raw and cooked beets, some herbs, orange segments and pistachios. I really enjoyed the brightness of the dish. And who doesn't love a good warm bun with butter? The entrees were really beautifully plated and delicious too. The catfish was our favorite with a delicious broth, poured table-side. I've never had a bison steak before - but this one was perfectly cooked with cippolini onions, chimichurri and sweet potatoes. The plating on everything was absolutely gorgeous. And for dessert - a spongy apple cider cake and creamy chocolate cremeux. I don't even like apples, but this cake was amazing. It had beautiful accompaniments as well. And the chocolate cremeux was served with beautifully poached pears and cranberries. We loved both. Our waiter kept our water glasses full, knew all the details about the menu and was so pleasant and prompt. Absolutely love it here!!!

I visited Mason Social for brunch back in April on a beautiful spring day, and it was such a cute,…read morequaint spot. The atmosphere was pleasant, relaxed, and inviting, with house music, jazz, and R&B playing throughout brunch, which really added to the overall vibe. The décor and ambiance felt both functional and elegant without trying too hard, and it perfectly complemented the laid-back energy of the space. The food was very good overall. My only suggestion would be adding a steak sauce option and perhaps mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes to better complement the steak and eggs entrée. Our server was helpful but they may need more staff for brunch as he was quite busy but he was great! The bottomless mimosas were delicious, bubbly, and definitely worth it. I'd absolutely return again, especially to experience the dinner atmosphere.

Live music on a Monday night always makes things great. Local neighborhood bar, the old fashioned…read moreand the espresso martini are my go to. Highly recommended. The carnitas nachos, bone marrow burger, fried pickles, and cheesy meatballs were all good. But the winner goes to the lemongrass Thailand chili wings. 10/10. Service is good, staff is friendly. I love that their happy hour is offered through out the restaurant. Street parking is not too bad. I will return.

Delicious food, and very friendly staff. Just a quick walk from King St metro if you're not in the…read morearea.

The omelette was absolutely disgusting, who puts a slice of square piece of American cheese on top…read moreof an omelette. The coffee was lukewarm and not very strong. The bread/toast tastes stale . I would not recommend this place .