I came here for dinner while in town on business, and had to return the next night!…read more The Caesar salad is so... perfect. The rigatoni bolognese was unforgettable. It was Restaurant Week while I was there, so the 2nd night I tried the flatiron steak and it was fantastic also. Our servers both nights were top notch, and they have sparkling water (or still) by the bottle for the table, which makes my heart soar.

Stopped in here after hiking at Seneca Regional Park with our dog, Onyx, and honestly we were only…read moresupposed to grab a quick drink. Ended up staying for almost three hours. Started with an espresso martini, a smoked Old Fashioned, and the fritto misto to share. Everything was really good. Then we split the lamb burger and the shrimp risotto for lunch. Both were excellent, although I think the risotto edged out the burger. Our server Mike made the whole experience. Before he even brought us water, he showed up with a bowl for Onyx. Come on, that's an instant five stars in my book. We ended up talking wine with him for a good part of the afternoon. He had us sample a few different pours before we landed on a Nebbiolo we loved. Later, after another conversation about wine, he brought over a taste of a white we'd never even heard of because he thought we'd enjoy trying it. It never felt like an upsell. It just felt like talking with someone who genuinely enjoys wine and likes sharing it with people. Relaxing patio, great food, excellent cocktails, and genuinely memorable service. We'll definitely be back, and Onyx probably will too.

Stopped in for a nice evening to myself. I decided to do their dinner tasting menu with wine…read morepairing. I really enjoyed the spring tasting menu. The food was beautifully presented and the wine pairing was superb. Definitely recommend having them pair your wines. The grilled shrimp was a great start. The sparkling rose made the shrimp taste even better. The goat cheese ravioli was probably my favorite savory dish of the evening. The sweet sage-maple syrup-tomato sauce was fantastic. The Sancerre was pleasant with it, although I thought the ravioli itself was more impressive than the pairing. I had to order bread so the sauce wouldnt go to waste. I ordered the lamb medium rare, but it arrived closer to medium, and initially it was somewhat underseasoned. After adding salt and pepper and getting some of the thyme from the plate into the bite, the lamb became significantly better and worked better with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The creamed spinach underneath was delicious on its own, but I didn't enjoy it with the wine. Interestingly, the absolute highlight of that wine pairing was the braised garlic. The sweet, mellow garlic and Châteauneuf-du-Pape were wonderful together. Dessert was the highlight of the entire pairing. The lavender ice cream was outstanding, the Chantilly surrounding it was light and delicious, and the strawberry sauce wasn't overly sweet. The Sauternes was excellent with the dessert, particularly with the fresh strawberry. This was the pairing where the food and wine truly made each other better. Even though I was one of the last diners of the evening, I never felt rushed. My server was very attentive and social which I love. It was very romantic and yet comfortable enough that dining alone wasnt awkward. I'd happily return.

We came here on a Friday night and we were only able to snag a reservation at 7:30 pm a few days in…read moreadvance. I'd recommend making a reservation further in advance if you prefer an earlier dinner. The dining room is somewhat small, but it is nice and quaint. My friend and I both ordered the steak frites with modifications and they were able to accommodate us with is no issues. The food was a decent portion size, and I could not finish it in one sitting. Service was good and the ambiance is pleasant. Entrees and sides are a bit pricey, but the quality is there. Looking forward to trying the sister restaurant, Local Provisions as well!

Our family loves Burtons so much that we go every weekend for Brunch. I have a gluten allergy, so…read morethe gluten free menu works well for me. The Burtons in Sterling, Virginia, has the best customer service! One of our favorite waiters is Jason. He is always very friendly, helpful about the menu, and constantly check in with us to make sure we don't need anything We have recommended several of our friends there and everyone has said they loved it!

I stopped by Burtons Grill and Bar for dinner while on a work trip. This restaurant is located at…read moreCascades Overlook Town Center, which has a nice shopping and dining center feel that reminded me of home. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted and seated instantly. They took our orders shortly after, although I did notice it took a bit longer than expected for our drinks to come out. For my entree, I chose the Mediterranean Chicken Risotto. They offer a choice of a half portion ($21) or a full portion ($27). I opted for the half portion, and it was just the right size for me. It came with a pretty decent amount of risotto topped with chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach, feta, all over pesto base and finished with lemon sauce. The risotto itself was creamy with a nice texture, though the flavors were not as bold as I would have liked. With all the ingredients, I would have expected a little more flavor. It was still good and enjoyable, just a bit more subdued than I expected. Overall, this was a nice spot for a casual dinner on a pleasant night out in Sterling.

We came down from Long Island to attend a funeral of a friend. My sister knew that our friend had…read moreliked Sweetwater Tavern and so we decided to give go there for dinner in his honor. What a wonderful experience! The restaurant is a very, quite spacious and very welcoming. It's right next to a lake and so the setting was lovely. We had an indoor/outdoor room with doors that opened to the outside. I had a raspberry lemon martini with a sugared glass rim. Very nicely presented. They have a very varied menu and they also have a large gluten-free menu. We both had the lobster bisque as a starter and then we both ordered the fish tacos. The soup was filled with lots of lobster meat and was delicious. The fish tacos were made with cod and the waiter mentioned that the slaw had some habanero chile in it. I asked if it was spicy and he said it might have a slight kick, but was not spicy. He was absolutely correct and in fact, if he hadn't mentioned the habanero I would not have picked up on it at all. It was really good. If you order bread, (and you have choices on type), you are charged I think a dollar per order, but that is donated to help people who are food challenged. We were full from our dinner, but we could not pass up an order of key lime pie for dessert, which we shared. It was a hard choice because they had a special dessert which was chocolate peanut-butter pie. I wish we could have had both. Their other desserts also sounded great. By the way, a portion of their revenues from desserts are also donated to help those who need food assistance. I was very impressed that they do that. I want to mention that the wait staff was also great. Friendly, attentive, but not over-bearing. I can't say enough about Sweetwster Tavern. If I find myself in this area again, I will definitely be back.

I got to check out Sweetwater Tavern during my first dinner out in Dulles. This spot was…read morerecommended by the receptionist at the hotel I was staying, so I decided to give it a try. For a weeknight, this restaurant was surprisingly busy, which felt like a good sign! Dinner started out with trying some of their appetizers. We got the Tex Mex Egg Rolls as well as their special Burrata appetizer. The Tex Mex Egg Rolls came with four tasty mini egg rolls filled with smoked chicken, corn, black beans, onions, peppers, and jalapeño jack cheese. They were served with a creamy avocado dipping sauce that added a cool, refreshing contrast to the savory filling. Overall, these were a light and flavorful way to start the meal. The Burrata special was also pretty good. It came with three crisp breads, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil and drizzles of balsamic glaze. I loved the buttery, creamy burrata paired with the juicy cherry tomatoes. I also liked how the basil pesto and balsamic glaze gave a bright, herby flavor. For my entree, I opted for the Wood Grilled Chicken Breast. Two generous pieces of tender grilled chicken were served over angel hair pasta tossed in brown butter sauce, alongside roasted cremini mushrooms and green beans. Interestingly, I got a lemony flavor in the brown butter sauce, which was unexpected but surprisingly delicious. I especially enjoyed the roasted cremini mushrooms. These were earthy, meaty and full of flavor! Overall, I really enjoyed my dinner at Sweetwater Tavern. From the flavorful starters to the hearty entree, it was a satisfying first dinner in Dulles. I'm glad I took the hotel receptionist's recommendation. Locals know best!

Found this place by accident and it was fantastic. We had beet salad, gnocchi, and one order…read moregluten free pasta. Our server was outstanding! Attentive enough without being overbearing. The wine was good and ambiance was nice we are outside. Great casual find with excellent food. Highly recommend if you enjoy Italian.

We were in town for a wedding and I found this place when researching. The reviews looked good and…read morethe limited photos also looked good. We were surprised to find this place was very small and has the look of a quick serve place, which it is not. The server: very nice and attentive. No one here seemed to actually be from Italy, which we are accustomed to when going to Italian places. Food: the crispy artichoke appetizer was good. The whipped ricotta appetizer was delicious. For meals, we got the bucatini and this one pasta with a pumpkin cream sauce. They were both OK, I didn't love the Brussel sprouts in my dish, just didn't go well. We also ordered the side of chicken parm for protein, which was big and good. For dessert the cappuccino was good but was sweet for some reason (I didn't ask for any sweetener). The tiramisu was pretty good, I imagine homemade, especially with it being more yellow which is more traditional.

My wife and I tried Chamba's for the first time today and it did not disappoint. The team behind…read morethe counter is nice and took the time to explain their menu and future plans. We ordered Lomo Saltado, street tacos and a burrito. The el pastor tacos are to die for. The food is well seasoned and we will definitely be back.

Excelente, buena atención y sus platos son extraordinaria mente buenos, recomiendo la sopa de carne…read moremuy deliciosa.

Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place …read more.. And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to…read morewhere I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again

Hi, We spent $40…read morehere today! $15.99 3 kinds of shrimp & fries $2.99 ceaser salad $2.99 Brussels $10 unlimited soup, salad Free bread Food was good! We had a lot to go! We have a good talk! No noisy restaurant Good customer service! Prompt service! Clean space!

Even though I reviewed this Red Lobster years ago, I never got around to updating it. When I first…read morewrote the review, our daughter was working for Red Lobster. I made the mistake of reviewing the one in Fairfax when our daughter had given us coupons to try some new non-seafood items that Red Lobster was introducing at the time. I made another mistake by mentioning she worked for Red Lobster -- never mind, it wasn't at this particular location. Yelp removed my review. Well...she hasn't worked for "The Lobster" in years now. So I can now update :D Red Lobster came very close to going out of business. They closed several of their restaurants nationwide. The one in Sterling was never on any lists for closures. We would go from time to time. Recently, Red Lobster has started adding new entrees and side dishes. When I saw that they were now offering seafood boils, I wanted to try one. Neither of us had ever had a seafood boil, but we grew up knowing about them We were here on a Saturday for an early dinner and were surprised to see how many other customers were there. As the evening progressed, even more came in to eat. Good to see that! Our server was friendly, polite, and efficient. We each ordered a seafood boil. I got the Mariner's boil, which has crab legs, lobster tail, a dozen shrimp, corn on the cob, and potatoes. My husband got the Sailor's boil, which has 2 dozen shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, and potatoes. There are 3 dressings available. We both chose the original one, which was garlic butter. It took a while for our food to come out but, no problem. We were served cheddar bay biscuits that were fresh out of the oven so we didn't feel like we were starving. When our boils came, our server shook the bag to make sure the sauce was evenly spread around. The bags came in what looked like a pie plate. I had thought ahead and brought along some disposable kitchen food prep gloves for each of us. Thus, we were able to dig right into our food. As I'm not a fan of shrimp, I gave my shrimp to my husband. My boil still had a generous amount of crab legs, plus a lobster tail. The crab legs and lobster tail were properly cooked, as was the corn on the cob. We both agreed that the potatoes could have been cooked a bit longer, but they were still edible. The corn on the cob was sweet and flavorful. My husband said he liked the sausage that was in his boil. Overall, we both enjoyed our meals and were glad we gave them a try. Hopefully, they will stay on "Red Lobster's" menu. As for ambiance, it's still the same old seafood restaurant vibe. And, yes, we will continue to go from time to time.

A very cozy/white linen table cloth place. I really liked the food. Service was good at the…read morebeginning but towards the end , it got really hectic in the restaurant, when a wedding party showed up randomly and they asked us to move tables , so they could sit the 40 people that showed up at once! I'm not even kidding, it was 40 people with no reservations prior, they showed up with a wedding cake too lol. The staff was running around like chickens with their head cut off. The wedding party kept bumping into our table and other patrons table, needless to say we were all super annoyed, . I mean I get restaurants need business but to take 40 people without reservations on whim like that was definitely bad judgment on management. We couldn't even hear ourselves talk, it got so loud. Would I come back , I honestly don't know, but I can say the food was good, especially the leche the tigre

Delicious Peruvian food! The flavor & portions here never miss. Favorites are the causa rellena de…read morepollo, lomo saltado & the aji de gallina. They also have Peruvian breakfast on the weekends which is hard to find. Doesn't get better than their w/ pan con chicharron with the salsa criolla. The servers are always sweet & quick to help my needy self - explaining the specials, giving me refills, extra sauce, napkins lol. Doesn't get any more authentic than here (& my Peruvian husband agrees!)

This is absolutely one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the whole DMV. The owners and staff are…read morefriendly, caring, and wonderful. We like to stop in and sit at the bar to order various nigiri and sashimi, sushi rolls, ramen (absolutely delicious), and it's always so fresh. 10/10 this is a great part of the community!

I would be very comfortable to give 3.5 stars,but 3 stars is not fair. Ambiance is non-existent,…read morethis is neighborhood eatery type place. Service was good,despite the server being alone in between maybe 5 or6 tables occupied. Food was nice, everyone seemed to enjoy it . I tried 2 rolls that were really tasty. Poke roll,was basically regular roll topped with beautiful generous size poke of salmon,tuna and white tuna with jalapeño,cilantro, marinated onions and seaweed. It was spicy,tangy and delicious. Salmon lovers roll had nice pieces of salmon and yummy sauce. Prices were very reasonable, we might be back if happens to be around.