Party of 5 on a Saturday afternoon -- no reservations, but we added our name to the list and waited at NOVA Live's bar area. Within about half an hour we were seated. Service was pleasant and knowledgeable about most menu items. This is primarily a whiskey bar, so keep that in mind when ordering cocktails. I loved the Citrus Kiss but wasn't a fan of the Blackberry Smash -- not that it was bad, just not my taste, so I passed it to someone else in our group. We shared the monkey bread, fries sampler, steak and cheese dumplings, chicken rigatoni, and salmon caprese. The rigatoni was a hit for one person at the table, but wasn't for me -- so I asked to swap it for the salmon, which was excellent. What earns this place five stars is not the ambiance, though stunning, but it is the service. No pushback, no awkward looks about the swap, and no extra charge. We all make mistakes when ordering, and I genuinely appreciated that the staff handled it graciously without complaint or an added fee. For that reason -- and the quality of the food -- I'll absolutely be back and would highly recommend it. read more

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What an unexpected gem. This is definitely a must try. The ambience is very... smooth. There's a full bar, private room, mix of booths, tables and couches! They also have patio seating. This is a great place to hangout. The food is also very good. You have to try the Drunken Meatloaf. The smoke gouda tomato bisque is just amazing. I do recommend you ask them to separate the grilled cheese sandwich. Super big kudos to Rafael, our server. Even though they were busy he took care of us and was very attentive. read more

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Back again at Proof Kitchen and Bar. Tried the pork belly lollipop this time and it was a little rough compared to last visit. But the meatloaf absolutely did not disappoint. So good. Our server, Jahrod, was very polite and accommodating. I also ordered a to-go meal and he timed it perfectly so it was ready right when we were leaving. Great service. We sat in the lounge and it was a really nice spot to relax. I'll definitely be back again. Totally recommend read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in Manassas... it is attached to the Murlarkey whiskey distillery... The atmosphere is a chic whiskey/cigar bar esthetic (not actually for cigars)... warm tones of yellow and leather with brown leather throughout! The food is absolutely immaculate in presentation and taste... every ingredient is perfectly combined with intentionality and nuance. The fries are crisp... the sourdough bread freshly baked and cut to the perfect width. The coleslaw might be the best coleslaw I've ever had... not too much mayo or overly sweet... perfect crunch. The Birria grilled cheese is intensely rich and the pickled red onions are essential... I wish there was far more on the plate. It's the essential acidity that will break up the richness. Take a few with each bite. The fish is fried to absolute perfection... light and crisp and the batter was not too heavy... absolutely golden in color and light and crisp on every bite. You'll need to spritz the lemon for the acidity. My wife loved the fried pickles (frickles?!)... and we will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu! read more

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My husband and I loved the place! Drew was our server and was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere is laid back with a mix of family, friends, and work lunches. The food was good! I will say, the jalapeno tator tots weren't very flavorful; they look pretty, but not much taste in my opinion. The fish & chips & birria grilled cheese were top-notch. We can't wait to go back and try other things. read more

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We love coming by 2 silos. Many a time, we've thought to swing by Proof and we finally did. It is absolutely gorgeous inside. Although the wait for a table was significant, we sat at the bar quick and easy. The bartender had very nice chat and was helpful. We did have a slight issue with an undercooked side but other than that, everything was delicious and I would definitely swing by again. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I took a stroll with a friend in the Battlefield and decided to grab a brunch locally. We discovered this wonderful spot in Yelp with a high rating. And now we are eager to return soon! Upon entering, we were struck by the classic and romantic atmosphere. Our server, Drew provided us with outstanding service and an excellent recommendation. Most importantly, everything we had was delicious! I truly love this place and am certainly interested in coming back, whether for a date night or perhaps for a gathering with close friends. read more

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I've been hearing about Proof Kitchen for a while and finally made it in for lunch. The restaurant is beautiful and has a very cozy atmosphere perfect for a date or a small group. The food was the highlight. We started with the pork belly lollipops, crispy frickles, and the crab Rangoon dip, all of which were excellent. I had the pepperoni flatbread, and my husband really enjoyed the veggie burger; he noted it was well-seasoned with a great texture. The only downside was the seating. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait about 10 minutes. The host offered us a couch area with a low coffee table to avoid a longer wait. We took it so we could eat sooner, and while there was plenty of room for the plates, eating from such a low table was a bit awkward. Overall, a great experience! Next time I'll definitely hold out for a proper dining table to enjoy the meal more comfortably. read more

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Great ambiance and decor. Really great customer service as well. Our server was very knowledgeable about allergies and super helpful with walking through what I could eat. 10/10 and will definitely be back! read more

I've now visited Proof bow since they opened in May 2025 and the food has been great both times. The menu has a variety of cuisines, all of which are great. My favorite appetizers are the pork belly and the brussel sprouts. For entrees I've had the japchae and one of their burger. Their cocktails are appropriately priced and pretty good, though a bit on the smaller side. Service is attentive and friendly. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and a great place for a meet-up or a nice dinner. read more

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Proof's cocktail garden was the perfect backdrop for a Saturday get together with my entire family. The space is a little bit more removed from the craziness of 2 Silos so it was the perfect spot for my family to spread out, enjoy the sunshine, and enjoy good food and drink. From gen alpha to boomer, everyone had a great time! What's great: - Flexible outdoor seating that allowed the children to run around out without bothering anyone and family members to stop in and out throughout the afternoon - Food: We shared a variety of appetizers such as the crispy whiskey frickles, wok charred brussel sprouts, birria quesadilla bites, and crab rangoon dip and they were all a hit. Kiddos also loved their mac and cheese and cheeseburger sliders. - Drink: Whiskey flights, muralkarita (a salsa vodka margarita), pom g&t, and the pear mule mocktail were delicious and beautifully prepared. The only thing that would have made our experience better would have been a dedicated server but I'm guessing that might change as the weather starts to warm up permanently. I'll be back for an adults only restaurant experience. The inside was beautiful and their private dining room looks like the perfect place for a special dinner or party. read more

Location: 9861 Discovery Blvd, Manassas VA Website: https://proofva.com/ Menu: see website Hours: see website Parking: plentiful and free Service: excellent This was a great discovery while in town for a few days. Our goal to find a nice lunch was a win and surpassed our expectations to the point we brought family back the next day for lunch. A Cardinal rule broken but for good reason. This restaurant is phenomenal. The menu is a little overwhelming but in the best possible way. Our waiter (Jack) advised we were about to have the best meals of our lives and he was not exaggerating. This restaurant is gorgeous and the food and service absolutely perfect. Lunch 1 (party if 2) we chose the pull-apart garlic monkey bread served with boudin cheese spread as a starter. Large enough to share - this was recommended by our waiter and quite good. For our main courses, we had the salmon and a spiced pear salad with grilled chicken added. They were well-portioned and perfectly prepared and presented. Lunch 2 (party if 7) yet again exceeded our expectations. Our waiter (Drew) was so knowledgeable about the bourbons and the menu - recommending the meatloaf and the cheddar jalapeño tots. We sat at 2 tables to avoid a high top but enjoyed passing starters between the tables. Birria quesadilla bites were my favorite - gorgeous crispy cheese exterior with decadently tender beef inside. We also had the pork belly pops, pierogies, and Brussels sprouts. All very good with great flavor and textures. I tried a bite of the meatloaf - infused with little pockets of cheese, which I'm totally copying at home. My entree was the smothered roast chicken, served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and crispy leeks, shredded little bites fried giving a great crispness to the dish. We also shared a side of the house made cheddar jalapeño tater tots - hand made cubes of diced potato, cheese, and seeded jalapeño, mildly spiced and perfectly cooked. Outstanding meal. If I get my way - there may be a 3rd lunch before we leave! read more

Came in for brunch on a Saturday morning soon after they opened. When we got there it was dead, but by the time we left, the place was hopping and very lively! This is a BEAUTIFUL venue, with large chandeliers and modern, somewhat artsy furniture throughout. The brunch menu is a combo of their typical lunch menu plus a brunch menu, so there's plenty to choose from. Our server was really good and did a nice job keeping an eye on us. Everything we tried was excellent and they provided large portions too! The Reuben Egg Rolls were very tasty and the corned beef in there was excellent. The dipping sauce really topped these off perfectly too. I got their birria grilled cheese sandwich and WOW - that was a LOT of food! It was a huge sandwich with an amazing consommé which was flavorful and had fresh cilantro in it - great for dipping! We've been to Black Sheep several times and honestly, this place was so much better (yes, I know they're the same ownership, but both Black Sheep and Proof have been much better than my recent visits to Villagio in Clifton too, so it's possible that they seem to focus on one project more than another). Overall we really enjoyed this visit and most definitely look forward to returning for dinner to try more. read more

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Number one positive thing - easy parking!!! It does get packed when they have live music at the other venue, but even with that - we went on a Saturday night and there was still ample parking. You will have to make reservations a few weeks out if you you're looking for prime dinner time, on the weekends! Food was all delish - our favorite (and chicken isn't normally my favorite meat) was the hot chicken sandwich. Eat it while it's hot or else the bread starts to get hard. The service was great - our waiter was phenomenal and gave us helpful tips when ordering. I can't wait to come back! read more

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The food, service, and ambience were amazing! Our server, Drew, was knowledgeable and attentive. We'll definitely go back. read more

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Walking in, the gift shop is super cute and definitely grabs your attention. Unfortunately, so does the fish smell coming from the restaurant. If you're into that kind of thing, great. If not... yikes. The service was probably the highlight. The host was friendly and seated us quickly, and our waiter was attentive throughout the meal. He even brought me a "Breakup" dessert--red velvet, of course. Dramatic, fitting, and unfortunately just as forgettable as the lemon meringue he politely warned me about. I should've listened. As for the food... very mid. The sliders were okay--could've been better. The fry flight was the best thing we had, mostly because of the variety of dipping sauces. read more

I have visited Proof Kitchen and Bar twice since they opened. We are huge fans of Black Sheep and knowing that it was by the same peope behind Black Sheep, we were excited and had high expectations. First, the interiors are hands down the most beautiful restaurant interiors in the area (aside from Black Sheep). It can rival a fancy hotel lobby in a major city. The food is modern American - with inspirations from various cuisines. For appetizers, I have tried the Fries Sampler and Crab Rangoon Dip. For soup, we had the French Onion Soup and the She-Crab Soup. We also had the Truffled Mushroom Flatbread. I loved the Fries Sampler and we were impressed with the soups. The Flatbread was really delicious too! For entrees, we tried the Shepherd's Pie, Smoked Salmon, and Beef Bibimbap. All of them were delicious. However, one of the components of the bibimbap was slightly too salty. Not to miss are the cocktails. I love their espresso martini and my date likes their old-fashioned. As for the service, our servers have been fantastic each time we visited. It would be great if they know their menu better so customers would not be overwhelmed with the choices. Still, really impressive for a restaurant that just opened. I highly recomment this place to people who likes to have a cocktail (or two) with delicious food and those who don't mind spending a little more than usual for an awesome meal. I can't wait to come back! read more

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My family absolutely loved this place! We seated at the couch and had Athena as our waitress!! She is 5! She gave us the best recommendations! The egg roll was delicious along with the meatloaf!! So was the monkey bread and the burgers! The drinks were great and the atmosphere was fun! This is our new favorite place to go when we want 5 dinning and food!! read more

This place has an undeniable aesthetic and something missing in that area. We visited Proof last Saturday in the early afternoon. The service was top tier, our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu, responsive, and really on top of her job. Unfortunately, The food wasn't anything to write home to mom about, we were shocked it wasn't taster. We started our visit with the reuben egg rolls which were good. Then we had the conflicted sandwich and medium well proper proof burger. The burger came out well done and had minimal flavor and the meat in the conflicted sandwich was dry, but the sauce helped. The drinks were the highlight, so so delicious, we had the peach sage smash, blackberry sage smash, and the lavender lemon drop martini. The seating was super comfortable from leather to plush chairs and couches with a nice view. We look forward to coming back and trying the brunch menu and getting more creative and delicious drinks. read more

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Wonderful Sunday brunch experience at Proof Kitchen and Bar. My daughter made the reservations and mentioned that my husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Our server, Kenneth, was wonderful! He acknowledged our anniversary and gave us a beautiful anniversary card that was signed by the staff. The food was amazing, Kenneth gave us great food recommendations. The food, drinks, vibe and service were amazing. read more

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We were a few minutes early, and had to wait. The front shop is cute. The restaurant is massive, and being mid-November, start of the holiday season, was packed. Our table was nice and clean; the lighting was a little dim; seats comfy. We were celebrating our son's 21st - and he forgot his ID! He ended up getting his mule without alcohol; they made me a mojito with their MurLarkey gin. Server was kind and attentive. We ended up with an extra dessert because he brought a free birthday one! The food was delicious! Hot, flavorful. We all left very full and very happy. Would def go back. read more

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Proof Kitchen + Bar is an absolutely beautiful venue, replete with lush seating, eye catching art, and a distillery in the background. There's also ample parking and a cute shop with bar items and related merchandise for purchase. To start, I ordered the Blueberry smash. It was cloyingly sweet and did not seem to have the "kick" I was hoping for from their homemade spirits. The food was... average. We started with the Crispy Brussels, which came in a VERY saucy liquid that made the sprouts quite soggy. The flavor was pretty good, notwithstanding the sauce. We also had the short rib nachos as an appetizer. They were tasty but the black beans on the bottom caused the nachos to be soggy almost immediately, which (again) defeated the purpose of ordering a crunchy appetizer. For the main items, my friend had the Reuben sandwich. It looked nice but was lacking in flavor, cheese, and seasoning. I ordered the Birria sandwich and fries. In true birria fashion, the sandwich was accompanied by a savory sauce for dipping. However, neither the sandwich/meat nor the sauce had any flavor. Since this venue is new, they have to work out their flavor profiles. Additionally, our server was generally unfamiliar with most dishes... only able to say what people seem to order a lot of. A good kitchen would ensure the staff tasted the dishes and had an appreciation for the ingredients and the menu as a whole. Proof Kitchen + Bar is up and coming and may likely find its footing in time... read more

Proof Kitchen and Bar - Murlarky Distillery attached to Proof Kitchen + Bar. - Diners Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

My friend and I had a brunch reservation for a Saturday at 11:30. We were seated promptly. Our waiter Jack was very attentive. We both had the Proper Proof Biscuit. It's "house-made biscuit with applewood bacon, American cheese, scrambled eggs, and hot honey." The biscuit was weird - not really biscuit-textured - but somehow it worked. Due to its crumbly consistency and the height of the sandwich, it needed to be eaten with fork and knife. It was quite tasty. It came with breakfast potatoes (not mentioned in the menu) which were too spicy for me. The coffee was good and Jack kept our cups filled. So the food was good, but not great. For me, the big downfall was the noise level, it was loud when we arrived, and got progressively noisier as the time passed. By the time we left, I was happy to walk out into the quiet. Not sure I would return. read more

Proof Kitchen has been open only for three weeks and has a following already. Located in the 2 Silos Complex this new concept will be a hot spot. From beginning to end service was outstanding and management checked on us as well. I have no complaints; especially for a new restaurant. The food is very good from the appetizers to the desserts. The Parmesan Bread leaves you wanting a second order. I truly enjoyed the chicken rigatoni. It's a simple dish with a lot of flavor. After the entrees we of course had to have dessert. I was impressed with the small size of the dessert and the amount of satisfaction in one bite. Plenty of chocolate and marshmallow!! I definitely suggest going to Proof Kitchen, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Another nice addition to the area around Two Silos. All of the entrees we tried we very good, burgers, fish special, and the jambalaya dish. I would also highly recommend the tater tots, they were ridiculously good. The negatives, we didn't really enjoy the apps or the dessert. The crab dip was pretty much just cheese with some crab flavor, no meat at all, and the fried pickles were all batter with very little pickle. We tried a couple of the desserts and just didn't think they were very good at all. read more

We came in during Valentine's hoping to get a seat at the bar and after a few minutes we found a spot. Service and staff were attentive and accommodating. The food was great along with the house mule. Saw many people getting flights which also looked intriguing. Tastings are done in the space next door. (Booking is advised due to space.) the space and ambience is lovely. We popped into the distillery portion and ended up walking away with a bottle. read more

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The ambiance of this year old eatery is fantastic. The service was attentive and the food was amazing. Our mid day mid week visit was refreshing. Although late for our reservation we were seated without hesitation. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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I have been here a few times, and will continue to go back. Great food and drinks, wonderful service, and nice atmosphere.

Everything!! That's what I liked about this place. The ambiance is classy casual, the three Tea Teaser drink was sooo good. Lots of layers, but still light and refreshing! Meatloaf was RIDICULOUSLY GOOD! Dylan was a great waiter and didn't steer us wrong! read more

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We really liked this place! Our biggest problem was that there were too many things on the menu to choose from! First--the interior is *gorgeous.* It has a speakeasy vibe, with falling water chandeliers and velvet chairs and booths. It's a super cool date night vibe. Our service was also wonderful. I got a Pineapple Ranch Water to drink, which is a vodka twist on a spicy margarita--it is definitely a "star of the show" flavor profile that will get your attention, nothing subtle about it! For food, we got the reuben eggrolls, crab rangoon dip with delicious sweet-smokey pita chips, the pastrami burger that was stacked so high I'm not quite sure how I was able to take a bite, and the tiny lemon meringue mason jar dessert. All of those things were delicious but I think next time, I will try some of the other amazing sounding food on the menu. read more

We had an amazing waiter, the ambiance was beautiful and had tables for dining in and then more of a cocktail lounge vibe with couches as well. Their kitchen is 95% from scratch. We tried a bunch of soups, burger, Mediterranean sliders, banana foster French toast and, fried pickles and monkey bread. Overall everything was very good. Only complaint was the French onion soup had an inch of grease on top of it and the garlic monkey bread was cold. Would definitely make it a priority to try proof again maybe next time in the bar area for apps and drinks! read more

Ate here for the first time (lunch). We were promptly greeted and seated in the warm, inviting dining area. After a few minutes of perusing the menu our waitress arrived to introduce herself. Her level of training, and personality, were noticeable right away as she asked us about allergies, our reason for visiting, and what we liked. She answered all our questions and never rushed us at all. I had the chicken rigatoni while my wife had pastrami. We shared perhaps the best Brussels sprouts appetizer that I have ever had. We had a few Mularkey cocktails as well. Both our dishes were fantastic and the pastrami was enough for 2 people. Unfortunately we didn't leave room for desert. Prices were reasonable IMHO. Noise level was never an issue. Service and food delivery were prompt. Overall vibe was very relaxing, and again, we never felt rushed. We will definitely return, and next time, we're getting desert. read more

We went here for apps and drinks one afternoon. We sat at the bar and had great service. All of the food was great! We also enjoyed the drinks. The restaurant is really nice inside. We will absolutely come back! read more

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Amazing food. Our server Laura was amazing very sweet and kind. We tried drinks and food of the spring menu and they were very good read more

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We ate here on a Sunday for lunch as a group of 7 and had a great time! I reserved for 6 and had a last minute add that the receptionist handled easily when we walked in moving us from a booth to a high top table. Our server, Drew (aka Jim from The Office) was a gem. He gave excellent recommendations and was hilarious throughout. Our food and drinks came out quickly and he was on top of water refills. He split the checks for us easily and accurately (even more impressive because we played musical chairs and weren't sitting with our partners). I could've gotten by on apps alone. There were so many good things on the menu but we chose the Ruben eggrolls and crab Rangoon dip. The eggrolls were fire but the dip was meh. Couldn't find the crab. I got the poached pear salad with grilled chicken and loved the schmear of whipped goat cheese. My husband got the Thank-ya-very-much burger because of its odd combination of fried banana and peanut butter. He enjoyed it but raved more about the jalapeño cheddar tots. Said they ruined him for all other tots. The drinks were all delicious too. We tried the blackberry sage smash, pumpkin martini, bees knees, and cartel. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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This spot is sooo good and I would expect nothing less from a villagio restaurant! What a beautiful space inside, they could just dim the lights a little bit! This place was actually super busy on a Wednesday night. The food was all delicious! I tried the house rolls as well as the brussels sprouts as appetizers. The brussels sprouts had a lot of flavor and the rolls were really great, but they did come out room temperature so I think they would have been better if they were warm. For my entrée, I tried the chicken rigatoni which was so good, especially with the addition of the ricotta cheese! I also tried a bite of the prime rib, which was cooked to perfection and was a huge serving size. The prices are really reasonable here and I would come back! read more

My wife and I have been going to Proof for a while now and usually have a great experience until today when we went to brunch for our 30th wedding anniversary. Had to ask for coffee multiple times, barely saw the server, and never got my fries with the meal, which the gentleman that brought the food (not our server) said should be brought out shortly. Last, the server came and asked "what any dessert or just the check?". First time we felt like hurry up and get out. We paid and got out. Not the normal experience we usually would have coming here and am very disappointed it happened. We might try one more time but have found that early weekends (before 2 PM) don't go, we had another mediocre experience about a month ago about the same time, but not as bad as today. Hoping we can get the same wonderful food and service which made this our favorite restaurant but if not, we will be looking elsewhere. read more

This was such a cool hangout spot that's right by the 2 Silos stage and next to the Murlarkey distillery. We sat at the couches with the cocktail table in between and it was perfect for our group of 6. Their featured drink was their old fashioned with the whiskey from the next door Murlarkey distillery! And the espresso martini was a great pick me up too. For food, their pork belly lollipops and chicken pesto flat bread were just delicious. We had to order more of the pork belly lollipops! And their gift shop in front was very quaint. Definitely coming back! No happy hour menu per se, but prices weren't too crazy. read more

Wonderful cozy atmosphere with great service and delicious food. Nice whiskey selection and simple and rich food menu. Prices are very reasonable which is something I personally feel very important. The place is part of black sheep restaurant family which is by the way a walking distance from each other. I highly recommend visiting. One last thing the place normally fully booked but they managed to squeeze me and my family in keep that is mind in case online reservation doesn't help give them a call. read more

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This was my first time here. We had a 5:45 PM RESY reservation with my family of eight including two elementary school children. We were seated at a large table across from the bar. I enjoyed my two proof old fashioneds with Murlarkey distilled spirits including heritage whiskey, papi's elixir, orange peel and amarena cherry for $14 each. We shared and enjoyed the twice baked hand made potato pierogies topped with scallions, horse radish crema and bacon jam for $13. We also shared and enjoyed the crispy fried whiskey frickles or pickles with house made dipping sauce for $10. We also shared and enjoyed the warm parmesan pull-apart monkey bread with garlic butter and house made boursin cheese for $9. I enjoyed my Charleston Perlou, a southern twist on jambalaya with andouille sausage, blackened shrimp, and chicken confit, served over Carolina red rice with roasted peppers and herbed gremolata for $28. I ended my dinner with a double espresso for $5. Kenneth L. served us very well. My total bill was $455 including a large party 20% gratuity of $70. We all agreed we will likely return here. After our dinner we stopped by 2 Silos Brewing, therefore more to come regarding 2 Silos Brewing. read more

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