Praise for this Shrine to the almighty Burger. Holy Cow is sanctuary for those who worship to the…read moreGreat Hamburger, God of all Hamburger good and bad. The Great Hamburger does not discriminate. But I do. And I say this place is holy....for us burger lovers. The day: Friday~a little before the dinner rush, so I had the place to myself. No worries. The music was righteous. Soul and R And B pumping through the speakers. The order: I did a "do it yourself burger" but there was plenty of titled burgers to praise and consumer. The burger was cooked perfectly. Juicy and a hint of salt. The bun, fresh brioche-sweet and buttery. A nice selection of additives. I added avocado, lettuce, and grilled onions. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. Well done shake. Just the right thickness, slightly less dense than soft serve ice cream. If you are a cult member of the Great Burger, then this is your church. Amen.

I ordered the Hot Mess and asked for the Mac & cheese and onion to be on the side. I wanted to try…read morea bite with the Mac & cheese before committing to the whole burger. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed. The burger didn't have as much flavor as I have had in the past and the Mac & cheese was just noodles. I was expecting cheesier baked Mac & cheese. And I think there might have been some spicy kick to them too. I picked up my order and ate it a little later, but the sweet potato waffle fries were also not satisfying as they were really limp and soft. A few pieces were crispy so that makes me think it's how they were cooked and not because of the delay in eating them. I could have crisped them up in the oven but I didn't want to go through that trouble. I didn't finish them. I still like Holy Cow but hopefully have a better experience next time.

I found this place thanks to Open Table. We made a reservation and were seated right on time…read more The service is great! My waitress was so nice and funny. I really enjoyed her service. I had the lunch burger and fries because the table next to me had ordered it and the smell was delicious. The burger did not disappoint!! Such good food! I finished lunch with the Silk Road cocktail. Think espresso martini meets a chai. Creamy and well balanced. Overall, great experience. We will be back!

This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.

As first time Alexandria vacationers, Del Ray was a pleasure to go to. We loved the cozy and home-y…read morevibe of the place and all the staff greeted us warmly. Our food was also great! Their menu had a full Breakfast - Brunch/Lunch - Dinner options. My family and I were all satisfied with our food orders. This was a great recommendation for first time Alexandria visitors like us.

Service - 1 Star Noise/ambience - 1 Star…read moreFood - 2 Stars Price/Value - 1 Star Reservation process - 5 Stars After hearing good things about this spot, I finally decided to stop walking past it and actually check it out. My cousin was running errands in the area, so we made a reservation for a weekday afternoon. It was very easy to reserve online the day before. We were seated upstairs to the right in a very sunny room with skylights, wooden rafters, and a thin carpet. Unfortunately, the carpet isn't thick enough to muffle sound, so it was very noisy. Our server, Nadir, seemed distracted, using his phone in a corner of the dining room, and wasn't too attentive. Another female server helped him manage his tables and took my drink order. My cousin ordered the veggie quiche and I opted for the French dip. Nadir asked if I wanted cheese and I assumed it came with cheese, so I said sure. When he then listed four different cheeses, I chose Swiss. When it arrived, it was clearly not Swiss. When I pointed it out to Nadir, who was nowhere to be found until we were ready for our bill, he said, "At least it is all natural cheddar!" Hmm... Then I saw that it was $4 for cheese. Our lunch total was $60 (no alcohol). My cousin said she will not be returning due to the low quality of food and service. I'll likely give it another try, but my expectations will be much lower next time, and I'll probably just order takeout instead.

my BF used to go to Als as a kid, it was my first time and the steak sub was awesome, its not a…read moreplace to go and sit and eat there are about 2 or 3 tables, so we took it home....too bad they don't have tables to sit outside or we would have stayed and ate there

This place has a lot of buzz I finally was nearby to try it, I called in my order and it was ready…read morein about 10 minutes. Great service! The steak egg and cheese was good but nothing to write home about. If I were comparing to the broiler in Arlington, I would say The Broiler is better. The onion rings I got were a bit soggy and they only gave me like 5 and the fries had that sweat that makes it soggy from the container About $30 for a 12 inch steak egg and cheese, onion rings, and fries. It was good but don't think i would come back

I've been coming back recently in the evenings to meet up with friends for game night. It's also…read moregiving me the opportunity to try the dinner menu. So many good options! Burgers, chicken sandwiches but the wings and mac and cheese are my favorite. I love that you can get just protein options if you just want a grilled chicken breast or a couple of slices of bacon. The service is always great. I really wish they would bring back the ribs that were on the restaurant week specials, I'm still dreaming about them. One of the special things they do is make their own syrups for their coffee drinks, I'm pretty sure they make their own sauces and dressings too because the house dressing is amazing. One suggestion is to get better ventilation, I smell like a fast food restaurant when I leave however they do have an outdoor patio that is really nice.

This was a cute bistro that had a variety of baked goods and light brunch selections. By late…read moreafternoon most of their bakery items were sold out but they still had their brunch selection. I went with the breakfast chicken chorizo burrito and kale salad with the lavender latte. The burrito was good and very large, could easily be split between two people. However, I would recommend getting some hot sauce on the side if you want a little spice. The kale salad was very refreshing, it balanced out the burrito well. I wasn't a huge fan lavender latte, the lavender flavor wasn't that strong. Overall it was a decent place for a quick bite.

The food is quite good with strong flavor and reasonably priced; they do happy hour every day. The…read moreserver was attentive and kind, and the decor is very pretty. They have outdoor seating as well as bar seating

Good Tex-Mex food and a really nice atmosphere. Convenient corner location in DelRay, VA…read more The restaurant is bright and colorful and well lit, a fun place with good food. The owners/operators are very friendly and are local to Alexandria, VA. Had an adult birthday party there, it was a lot of fun! They brought out a big sombrero and sang

Stopped by for brunch. Amazing location outdoor seating. The server was amazing she was very…read moreattentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Hats off to the chef the food was amazing. Definitely will be back for dinner.

All in all, this place is *just* OK:…read more +1* for our server who was super nice but I'm pretty sure we only got two refills of water for two hours we were there :-( Food came pretty quick though. +1* for the ambiance since the inside restaurant is cute and the decor outside is adorable -1* for the super bland pork schnitzel with flavorless gravy. Friend said that he wished it was just slightly thicker. Way too bland for the price +1* BF said the chicken and fries were bomb. I believe him. I kept grabbing his fries because it actually had taste compared to the incredibly bland bread that accompanies the schnitzel Del Ray is a cute area but I likely won't be coming back for this place. The outside area was cute though.

The hostess tonight was my favorite part of the evening. Loved the vibe here and the tacos were…read moregreat!

Hi-Fi Tex-Mex BBQ delivered on pretty much every front. The tacos, brisket, and guac were all…read moreexcellent, and the cocktails were just as strong, our bartender was genuinely great, friendly and full of solid recommendations. They've also got a massive beer selection on tap if that's more your thing. The terrace out back is a nice touch, open-air but shaded by pergolas, and parking was easy thanks to the residential street. Only complaint is the bugs, they were aggressive out there, probably drawn in by the frozen drinks and sweeter dishes. Didn't ruin the experience, but worth knowing going in. Will be back.

Discovered this restaurant for Alexandria's restaurant week and really glad I found it!…read more It's a smaller space but very intimate, dimly lit, and well decorated! We were immediately greeted when we walked in and our server/bartender was extremely welcoming and friendly! We chatted for a bit and really loved the quality of service he provided. It was personable and professional. We tried the wagyu burger (perfectly seasoned and cooked, juicy!) and the hot chicken sandwich (crispy chicken, delectable sauce, overall 10/10 and a MUST). The appetizers we got Brussel sprouts (very bitter, a little soggy, overall a bit disappointing) and the ribbon fries (they were basically chips, but not seasoned or salted) topped with a mayo-based sauce that was pretty good but also pretty disappointing. We didn't have room for desserts but the main dishes and drinks were good! There is a speakeasy counterpart that is right next door with incredible cocktails. Excited to try it out soon.

So originally we signed up for an Experimental Zero Proof Cocktail night with Captain Gregory's but…read moreit ended up being a Railbird event (or both places?). Makes sense, a little more room out there anyway. We haven't been on this side of the place since it was a Sugar Shack so it was nice to see the new concept. The seats are mostly at the bar was maybe 3-4 tables around the rest of the restaurant. We got a small taster when we sat down which was really good but I do not remember what it was. The zero proof menu we were there consisted of a Blueberry, Fauxgroni, and a Honey cocktail. We got the Blueberry and Fauxgroni to start. Both were made in front of us and had very cool looking details, especially the Fauxgroni's ice cube. The Blueberry was delicious and the honey foam on top was great with it. We figured since we were there we should also grab dinner which was fully available too. Not a huge menu but had snacks and sandos with a Japanese influence. We started with the Oysters Trio and Tater Tots. The oysters came in these ceramic oysters which was pretty cool and they had an amazing flavor to them. Little sweet, little sour. The tater tots were also great because they're tater tots but the sauce really changed the flavors for us. We also got two sandos, the Hot Maple and the Miso Honey. The sandwich's were a good size. So much flavor packed in each bite. The Hot Maple had a ton of bacon jam and combined with the red onion it was a salty, sweet, sour, crunchy rich sandwich. The runny egg on top was a nice touch. The Miso Honey had a strong truffle flavor but the honey sweetness came through nicely. Also very crunchy. Lastly we got two more drinks off their regular menu, the Coffee Bean and the Hibiscus. The flavors in the Coffee Bean worked so well together. I would say it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. The Hibiscus was pretty solid too but I only had a few sips. To end, as a part of our experience, we got these complimentary yuzu lime donuts. I guess as a call back to Sugar Shack maybe? They weren't bad, a little crispy but the flavor wasn't strong. Definitely a cool experience. I might not pay $20 for the zero proof experience itself but I would come back for their food and cocktails because I would say it was all on point.

We had a great lunch at Havana 151 - The Loft at Lena's in Del Ray…read more Just so there's no confusion, The Loft at Lena's is upstairs (and you need to take the elevator to get there) and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza is on the first floor. The Yates family owns both restaurants (they also own Table Talk over on Duke St.) We were wowed by The Loft's interior design. So nice and inviting. Just to get it out of the way, there is an idiosyncrasy in Havana 151's bar service. Even though there's a full bar, when we came for lunch shortly before noon, our server mentioned that the bartender doesn't come in until 4pm, so they can't provide cocktails earlier in the day. But that was okay since we weren't drinking anyway. We started with the yucca fries as an appetizer. They were flavorful and had a great texture. For better or for worse, the dipping sauce was kind of a cilantro pesto. JP ordered the Ropa Vieja (literal translation: red clothes). This dish came with shredded beef stewed with tomato, red and green pepper and onion. It also came with rice and toasted plantains. JP thought this dish was excellent. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich, which was pork, ham, cheese, Dijon mustard and pickles on Ciabatta bread. I did pick the pickles off (like I would with a hamburger), and ate them later. Accompanying the sandwich were some really delicious fries. I should note that I took half of the sandwich home, and when I heated it up and ate it the next day, the garlic from the pork had amplified and kinda overwhelmed the sandwich, Service was great from our talkative waitress. Our orders came out in good time and were correctly prepared. We'll be back.

Had a really cool experience tonight at lena's. I've been coming here since it opened…read more Tonight I came in from a flight and got here a little after 9:00 and they were completely tearing the place apart to do an amazing cleaning. I had a burger and they worked around me no problem. They took every single thing off the shelves behind the bar cleaned everything disassembled everything from behind the pizza bar it's amazing to see that they do this a couple times a year I have not seen this in other restaurants even though I've worked in them for many years. Pretty impressive and shows that they really care I highly recommend Lena's it never disappoints