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    Shady Oaks Inn

    3.8 (10 reviews)
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    Cornish hen with cornbread stuffing
    Peedee B.

    This place shock me. From looking at the outside I did not expect for the food to be so great along the drinks. They also had a jukebox which allowed me play the songs I like to hear. They have daily specials are on the board to choose from. The chicken noodle soup was homemade and the Cornish hen with a cornbread stuffing was to die for.

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    Latanya H.

    I heard the food was great at this little hole in the wall from a couple of people years ago. Never got a chance to visit. After much debate with my daughter, niece and sister about where to eat I suggested that we go here. When we walked in we were received with great hospitality by the patrons and the staff. You walk through the bar area and pool table to get to the "restaurant". Once we got to that area we was contemplating about eating there. It has that old smell and the place looks shabby although clean. "A hole in the wall" place. It took awhile for us to get service, but we wasn't in a rush so that was fine. The waiter said that remodeling will take place by the end of next month. Hopefully it won't take away the " homey" feeling. So let's get to the food. We ordered the shrimp appetizer, crab balls, fries and fried chicken dinner and a pork chop dinner to go. Both dinners came with two sides and two dinner rolls. The food was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. The string beans were also well seasoned. I wasn't a big fan of the Mac and cheese hence the 4 stars. It was greasy and bland. The crab balls were also delicious with small amount of fillers if any at all. Fries were ok a little bland for me. I tasted a small price of the pork chop it was well seasoned but dry. If you are looking for a place to chill and have some good food I definitely recommend this place.

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    Bistro 64

    Bistro 64

    3.8(28 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Well...I finally made my way to this spot and I can say not sure if I would be back. Now the…read morelocation is only about 10 mins from my house and has potential.... I got here around 4:45 and it was empty. I was the only person there from the time until I left around 7pm. There was a couple that had came in but they left quickly without ordering anything not sure why but they were out in about 10 minutes. There was only one waiter who informed me the bar tender would be in around 5:30 but she didn't get there until around 5:45. She did make up for it with a on the house lemon drop which was really good! So I ordered honey lemon wings and jollof spaghetti with shrimp. Now the wings and blue cheese were so hot and tasty!! But the jollof rice tasted like spaghetti with some bland sauce on it and shrimp tasted fishy not good at all. So the waiter suggested I order oxtail, plantains, and coconut rice which I ordered which I did. Everything but the rice was good. The rice didn't have any coconut flavor and was like some type of veggie rice concoctions. I would not recommend the rice, jollof spaghetti even the broccoli which was cold when I received my food. The restaurant is set up real cute and artsy but the food options need to be upgraded. And I did not like they charge a 18% gratuity on your bill even if you are by yourself. The restaurant was completely empty when I left so not sure how they are staying in business unless the crowed comes after 8pm. The only saving grace was the lemon drop was really good and the rum punch! Other than that besides the wings, small oxtails, blue cheese, and plantains I would not recommend. Also go during happy hour save a little bit but you still will get the 18% gratuity....smdh

    I can't say I was pleased with my visit, but this place has potential. I arrived 40 mins after the…read morerestaurant opened this past Monday and it was completely empty which was a little surprising. I sat at the bar and was told they were waiting on the bartender but the manager (?) could make margaritas or lemon drops. I chose margaritas and while they actually were pretty good, the limited options were a little disappointing. I really enjoyed the Honey lemon wings (on the happy hour menu) and calamari, and I wish I could have tried the Suya bites but they were not available. Apparently they take an hour to prepare? I'm not sure why but I was sad I couldn't have them. I would possibly visit Bistro 64 again (for the wings), but absolutely at a different day/time. I'd be curious to see what it's like when the space is not empty.

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    Roaming Rooster

    Roaming Rooster

    4.2(24 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    Roaming Rooster at Woodmore Towne Centre has become one of my go-to spots, and it never…read moredisappoints. This time I ordered the Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese, along with fries and a drink. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the honey butter paired perfectly with the cheddar. The fries were hot and fresh, making the meal even better. I also ordered food for my family, and it was their first time trying Roaming Rooster. Everyone loved it! It's always nice introducing people to a place that lives up to the hype, and this was definitely one of those times. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and our food came out fresh and made to order. I've eaten at Roaming Rooster several times over the years, and they've consistently delivered great food and a great experience. If you're looking for an excellent chicken sandwich in the DMV, I highly recommend giving Roaming Rooster a try. I'll definitely be back!

    I love Roaming Rooster. Whenever someone asks me what my favorite local fried chicken is that is…read morenot a massive national chain, I usually say this one. Long ago, when I was working in dc, I remember their food truck being all that they had and I would walk 15 minutes just to get their sandwich. And then they popped up in a food hall nearby, and now they have several locations around the DMV! I love their chicken tenders, but I am obsessed with the honey butter sandwich. And give me all the heat! I can easily handle the hot, but medium is a safer choice for me. And it's Black-owned! I saw on the menu that they have the summer refreshers, so I'm sure those are great. I'll try one next time!

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    Carolina Kitchen - Meatloaf Mac and cheese collard greens

    Carolina Kitchen

    3.3(85 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Tried Carolina Kitchen since it was near our hotel. It's giving cafeteria style soul food. I don't…read morelike that there is no menu or pricing listed anywhere. They don't label the food in the serving area either. When we asked what the different items were, the server acted like she was bothered and had an attitude. Anyway, I had the bbq chicken (white meat), collard greens, and Mac & cheese. The meal also came with cornbread. The chicken was VERY good - extra flavorful and juicy. I was a little scared of the Mac because it was SO yellow lol but it's actually decent. The collards are decent too - could have a little bit more flavor. Corn bread was cool. They do give good size servings. I'll say the meal will satisfy your hunger. It isn't the best soul food I've ever had. If I stayed at this hotel again (which I probably won't) I'd come back since it's close.

    It was good. I would bring my family here for some soul food but it wouldn't be the best I've ever…read morehad by any means. Staff was nice and helpful but couldn't explain why there were no menus, nameplates for the items, or prices listed anywhere. The line was so long because the staff has to answer the same questions over and over. A simple sign would help expedite things. I got the BBQ chicken, greens, and Mac and cheese. Everything was good but MUCH sweeter than you'd make at home. Sugar in the chicken. Sugar in the greens. Mac didn't have sugar but it was so thick and rich that you really can't finish it. Sweet tea was great, that had an appropriate amount of sugar for a southern-style tea, but I personally could still stand to have 25% less sugar in that. The price was about $25 for my food and drink which was okay, but I think if you're coming as a couple or family with kids, the smart way to order cheaply would be to get 1-3 small $7 sides, and then order the meats separately and split it with your people. Bring your own water. You'd probably spend $40 to feed 4 people that way instead of $100 for 4 plates. The sides are so rich that you may eat 10 bites before getting full, but the amount of meat you get is not enough for the sides. I ate all the chicken but I didn't make a dent in the sides on my plate, two other people could've eaten my left overs and been more than full.

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    Jasper's - ULTIMATE BROWNIE SUNDAY

    Jasper's

    3.3(802 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Jaspers is the spot to go if you're looking for strong drinks and solid food. Although I no longer…read morelive in the area, I was looking forward to stopping by during my trip and it felt nostalgic. Going on a Friday night I just knew it would be packed, but surprisingly it was easy to get a spot at a table near the bar. The wait for a table in the main restaurant was running about 40 mins, but would have risked not being seated before the kitchen closed. Despite the bar being busy, we were greeted and served pretty quickly. The DC tap water is my go to drink and you definitely get your moneys worth. My husband ordered the hurricane and was very satisfied with the amount of liquor he could actually taste. For meals I had to get the tiger wings. I love that sauce so much and wish they sold the sauce by itself. Also got a side of the greens which were tasty and not overcooked, I just feel like the flavor is something I would get tired of after a while. My husband ordered the jambalaya and it was also good. When we lived in the area we used to frequent the restaurant for happy hour. They have remained consistent and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the DMV.

    Enjoyed Father's Day for the all-you-can-eat brunch this year. My friends and I were visiting and…read morethis gem was in walking distance. The buffet didn't disappoint with everything from the omelette station, carving station (roast beef and turkey), pasta, jambalaya, fried chicken and all the breakfast favorites. The restaurant is very spacious with lots of levels that are 2-3 steps up or down. Be careful to catch them all and not stumble. The service was my star deduction. The wait was 1.5 hours (added our names remotely) but upon arrival there seemed to be confusion. A server never came to take drink orders or provide silverware. We even got our first plates with nothing then had to ask the manager. She had someone come by but it was strange for such a busy day to forget us or not have assigned servers. Overall, the food was inconsistent. Some things were bland and others seasoned very well. The turkey sausage was mid and grits had no flavor - cheese grits at that. Maybe ordering off the menu will fair better. Great value for the price!

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