One of the beat burger. Btw the Asian bar tender is so perky and fun to watch her work, it is an entertaining experience read more

Silverado - I had the Hickory BBQ med, with no salt on fries, I know this is a Tex Mex place but there burger is one of the best - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We hosted a brunch here for about 20 and we couldn't be happier. Management was very accommodating (allowed us to bring a cake) and the service was wonderful. As always, the food was great. I would definitely recommend if yu have a large get-together read more

This restaurant has been a long time favorite. But portion sizes have been reduced and wait staff is no longer masked. Time to try alternatives. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Northern Virginia. Love their steaks,crab cakes, salads, burgers and etc...Honestly there hasn't been a thing on the menu that I have ordered I can complain about. My filet mignon and poached eggs were scrumptious. read more

Silverado - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Positives -- food is really good. I've enjoyed the filet mignon beef tips with pasta, burger, and pork chops on my visits. The pork chops are great and highly recommended. I can also recommend the frozen margarita, not the largest glass for $7.50 but smooth and tasty. Service was top notch, drinks refilled, bread and chips out in a timely manner, several drive-bys to see we were ok, etc. Very pleasant and eager to serve. I've eaten several times at Sweetwater and Silverado servers were more attentive. Perhaps it's due to the smaller size, can't really tell you. Negatives - the decor and booths are somewhat dated. Tables are close and the booths are not the most comfortable. It can get crowded on weekends because the place is not the largest. Mitigating factors to the negatives -- they took our reservation for 10. Something Sweetwater and Coastal Flats would not do. Primary reason we ended up there. The restaurant has a homey feeling to it that doesn't exist in a lot of places. I actually like the ambience of the place. They simply need to update it a little. When it comes down to it, Silverado is one of the better chain restaurants around. Easily comparable in food and service to its sister GA restaurants. The decor and atmosphere may not be for everyone but it will be hard to find fault with the food. Prices are similar to the other GAR brands but there are deals to be had, e.g. the fajitas and pork chops are definitely large enough for two. read more

The service really is not the best and I had a bad experience on top of that. I will be fair though, the food is good (not great) and the atmosphere is good (not great). There is no competition in the area, so this is pretty much your only choice in Annandale. My biggest complaint is that the service is usually pretty slow and just not well trained. This could not have been made more obvious when we had an issue with our prepaid card. I thought I had enough to pay for the meal and tip. And sure enough they ran the card and it went through. I wrote my tip on the receipt and seconds later, and UNUSUALLY, the waiter came by and picked it up and ran off. As we started to get up to leave, the waiter stopped us in the middle of the restaurant, IN FRONT OF EVERYONE to tell us that he didn't get the tip because our prepaid card. This was not our intention but we CERTAINLY did not deserve to be called out in front of our fellow patrons. We paid the tip in cash. They did give me a gift card for $15 after I complained about the public humiliation. I know this won't happen all the time, but seriously when I am paying $45 dollars a head, you think they would figure out a way to approach you more quietly. So embarrassing! ....and I probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

The food is heavy!! I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and hold the mayo. But there was not point in holding the mayo as the two pieces of bread had been completely soaked in butter. They probably used a whole block of butter on two pieces of bread. It's unfortunate when restaurants put no effort into making their meal options even remotely healthy. Our waitress however was very nice. She was the best thing about the restaurant. read more

I guess I'm a hater but I don't see how this place gets 4 stars. It's a fancified Outback Steakhouse with higher priced food and better dressed servers. The food has typical oversized American portions but a whole lot of average doesn't make it above average. The flavors don't pop and they aren't creative or unique. They are just ok and that's fine but it doesn't merit 4 stars. Again it's one of those spots that seems to hit all the restaurant marks correctly: service, decent food, etc. But it's never a place I want to go to again and that's the ultimate litmus test for any restaurant: are you psyched to go back? If you're not, there's nothing sweet about that reality. 3 stars is what it merits and there's nothing wrong with that. But you can probably find something more interesting in the incredibly competitive DMV area restaurant scene. read more

We've been dining here for many years and the food and service is always wonderful. I had the ribeye steak last night and it was great.

The service is friendly. The foods is not bad, but i prefer sweet water tavern. The salad i order was delicious, it was something with chicken. My friend order the most expensive steak dish. And to me, it was just plain old cheap dish. The steak were all burn, my friend let me have a taste and it was bitter and burnt. Expensive steak and bad. But my salad is good though. read more

Silverado is my family's favorite of the GAR group, the food is just as good as the larger, more popular restaurants but Silverado is a bit more low-key and seems to be their best kept secret. Like all the GAR locations Silverado has fantastic food which is always solid, fantastic, reasonably priced, consistent and the service is always top-notch. We're big fans of the Great American Restaurants. Some people call them a chain, which technically I guess they are since their restaurants are all owned by the same company, but they are nothing like the big, corporate, generic assembly chains like Chilis, Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, etc, etc. read more

Went here with a friend for a birthday dinner. I remember being so desperate to shove as much of their delicious food in my stomach that I felt nauseous afterwards. So yeah, so good you eat too much! Started out with the chips and salsa, definitely above average, and the bread balls which were orgasmic. I could eat an entire meal just of those bread balls. I've actually caught myself fantasizing about them afterwards. Then shared the beef and portobello fajitas with my friend. They are not joking around about the fixin's! The table was groaning after they finished putting down all the food for the fajitas. While the beef was good it was blown away by the portobellos which were thick, juicy, and nicely cooked. Seasoned enough to bring out the taste without drowning it out. I was debating whether or not to get desert since my stomach was already stuffed but couldn't resist the lure of the flour-less waffle. I'm so glad I didn't miss it! Light, fluffy and oh so gooey chocolaty! What genius thought this up?! The only downside was I thought the place was hideous. The decor was tex-mex throw up. But service was decent. Would I go back? Sheesh, I'm counting down the days! read more

I wasn't a big fan of their steaks. The ribeye was a nice and tender cut of meet but it was pretty charred on the outside. The steak rub had sugar in it so there was a very strong taste of bitterness from the sugar that was caramelized too much. I wasn't very satisfied. The service I got at the bar was good though. read more

Silverado - Hickory Smoked Black Angus Ribeye and loaded baked potato - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Always good food here. We got the steak tip pasta, crab cakes and chicken fajitas - each were hot and delicious. Service was attentive as well. Would definitely return and recommend. read more

The only problem I have with this place is the name and decor. They do have some great food, it's clean, good service, etc. Owned by the same folks as Carlyle and Sweet Water Tavern. read more

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Had dinner there with my wife, sister-in-law, and two friends. There service was very nice. They have a good system for checking on tables; so it may not always be your server that fills you glasses, but they will always be full. We ordered an appetizer and they said that because it came out late that it was on the house. We hadn't noticed that it had taken a while to come out, so that was a pleasant surprise. I ordered a steak, medium-rare, and it was cooked perfectly. Many places over cook in order to cover themselves, but Silverado cooked it just right. Overall, wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back. read more

You can't go wrong! For brunch, lunch, or dinner Silverado is a great place for dining. I've been coming here for years and it is one of my favorites of the Great American restaurants. The combo fajitas are the way to go! The prime rib here is the best in town! Service is great and friendly and the managers are always welcoming. Great ambiance with western decor and exposed brick walls you'll feel warm and cozy and right at home. I highly recommend you come check this place out! Great location and plenty of parking. Come hungry! read more

I am happy to report that this place still rocks. I had visited in January, but had been disappointed. Gave it another try in March for a birthday. It was a vast improvement. Was very happy. Service and food was up to the usual standard I had expected. Did call ahead seating. Was given a nice table by the window. Meredi was a super server. She was awesome. Blackened Prime Rib was great. Both parties loved it. Key Lime pie was divine. Happy Birthday desert was a hit. Manager came around to the table to check on things. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back. Planning on coming for another birthday this month. read more

As a vegetarian I didn't find too many options at this restaurant however whatever I did find was very tasty. The cheese quesadilla had nicely grilled vegetables in it and a very yummy sauce. For $11 you get a good portion. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall a great place :) read more

Silverado - Cheese Quesadilla - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

This is not only the best Great American Restaurant, in my humble opinion, it's the best restaurant out there, period! Everything on their menu is delicious, from their filet mignon to their salmon to their fajitas. We really enjoy starting our meal with their complimentary ozzie rolls, although their chips and salsa are great too! The food is consistently delicious, the service is impeccable, and the ambiance is more laid-back than other GAR restaurants, which we prefer. I'm particularly grateful to Silverado during this COVID-19 quarantine because they are open for pickup!!We have been ordering from them consistently during the closure to support them. A few weeks ago I wanted their field greens salad with a crab cake but didn't see the option on their online menu. The lovely manager took my specific order over the phone, for which I was go grateful! Silverado is committed to providing their patrons with a great dining experience! read more

Great food and service!! Everything I have ordered here has tasted good!

My fajitas were delicious and my husband's steak was cooked perfect! The outside of the restaurant is deceiving!

Management: FIVE STARS! After reading my review on Yelp, a managet sent me a message, asking to converse directly over the phone. We talked, and I was very impressed by not only the interest in my experience, but the desire the manager had to make improvements based upon my peraonal experience. I was truly impressed! Not only do customers benefit from reading these posts on Yelp, but so do the restaurants! Great customer service Silverado!!!!!! Thank you for caring! read more

I'll just cut to the short and sweet: Don't waste your time on Silverado. It's in a very bad location (aesthetically), the decor and your fellow-eaters are subpar, and every other Great American Restaurant is better. Silverado is cramped and the booths are not nice to one's tush. read more

Silverado - firecracker shrimp - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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I didn't even know this place was here! Came in on Fri night with a group and we were able to snag a table after a 30 min wait. Holy cow, it must be damn good if it was this packed. The menu is not very big, but the choices all looked good. I'd have to say it is not far off from a gourmet Outback Menu. The ingredients are very fresh and a lot of their sides are made from scratch. I went with the Baby Back with Coleslaw and substituted the fries with the Veggie of the Day which was asparagus. As I had expected, the portion was just too much for me. The coleslaw was really unique, it wasn't made of the usual cabbage and carrots. I couldn't really ID the ingredients and it didn't stay out of my mouth long enough for me to analyze it. It was very tasty! The ribs itself was amazing fall off the bone hickory smoked yummy goodness. As recommended, we split the white chocolate bread budding. OMG! This was amazing! Good thing we split it because it was a large serving! The hot gooey bread pudding and the vanilla bean ice cream was just heaven in my mouth. The service was amazing with the amount of people in there. Word on the street is that GAR has really strict training requirements for their staff. Well it definitely shows in their service. They have specific time requirements for appetizers, so it it takes too long its on the house. That's what happened to our Firecracker shrimp. Wow. The company runs this place almost military style! I definitely want to come back for steak and flour-less chocolate Waffles! read more

I've been to every Great American Restaurant except for this one. I chose this restaurant to celebrate my day's 68th birthday based on the focus on steak (his favorite) and the Yelp reviews. I called a week in advance and they put my name on a list for a party of 8. Although they don't take reservations, when we got there, we didn't have long to wait. They brought the typical Great American basket of bread, which I enjoy. But also brought chips and salsa which was good too. We ordered the following: Black Angus Prime Rib - delish Hickory Grilled Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops - delish Sauteed Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - a typical dish for the restaurant chain, always good The rest of the party ordered other things but they thought it was okay. I didn't list their opinions because I don't trust their taste LOL! The dessert was the best part. It was hard to choose. I pre-ordered the Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding when I made the "reservation" and they put a candle on it for my dad. It was delicious! But I was disappointed that they didn't sing. Other desserts ordered: Old Fashioned Banana Pudding - yum Deep Dish Apple Pecan Pie - a little dry but still really good I personally believe that the chain needs to add other fruity drinks to their menu other than Coke products, lemonade, and ice tea. Add some flavored teas and lemons des or other special drinks. Overall, the service was great. The prices were reasonable. The restaurant is great for groups and good for birthdays. read more

The food here is actually good, not bad at all. Had the fajitas and they were delicious!!! However I do question the cleanliness of the establishment. On one occasion, there has been left over food on the silverware and hair found in the food along with lipstick stained cups. Service also was rather slow and the server was not that attentive to our needs. This is where you get the manager involved. Cleanliness and service are their short comings. read more

A tasty and fun / kitschy Tex-Mex steakhouse in suburban DC. Pretty authentic with delicious, fresh made to order flour tortillas. I had the glazed hickory poem chops and they were delicious. The happy hour special margaritas were a decent price and better than typical well margaritas. Check this place out, it will be worth your time. read more

Least favorite of the Great Americans. It just doesn't feel as lively. Perhaps it's the location, but if you're in the Annandale area, just opt for one of the many, many Korean restaurants there, that rarely disappoint. And if you really feel like a Great American, Sweetwater is only an exit on 495 away... read more

I can't speak to the rest of the GAR restaurants, but I love the Rado and go there regularly with my husband and our friends. Brian and Suki at the bar always remember our names and drinks. The little donuts in the bread basket are glorious, especially at brunch when they roll them in sugar. Warm, fresh chips and crowd-pleasing but flavorful salsa are always abundant. I usually go for the Portobello fajitas (enough food to feed an army), or the burger (be sure to order sweet potato fries). At brunch get the brunch fajitas (all the fixings PLUS eggs and homefries on the skillet!), or the Bubble & Squeak. I will say that, simply by having been there so often, my husband and I have encountered a couple of issues - nothing that can't happen to any restaurant (ie: once an undercooked piece of chicken). Rather than this counting against them, the management handled the issues so well that we felt even more loyal after the fact. The Rado definitely cares about their customers, and it's one of the things that keeps us coming back. Well that and the Pale Ale. And those dandy little donuts. With butter. Mmm... read more

Silverado is the best. I have been eating here since I was a kid. I always eat here when I'm in the Annandale area. Like all the Great American restaurants, Silverado offers fresh, tasty food at a reasonable price. You can start with bread or chips & salsa, or bread AND chips & salsa. The appetizers are great too. The Firecracker Shrimp and the Spinach and Artichoke Dip are great, but the Southwestern Eggrolls are my favorite. They used to have made-to-order guacamole which I've been lobbying for them to bring back for a few years. If you're a fan of Tex Mex, you should definitely order the fajitas. I've tried every combination (chicken, steak, and portobello are the choices) and they're all awesome. The steak comes out a little rare, which I love. The sauteed onions that come with the fajitas are amazing and perfectly cooked. I've never had a bad meal at Silverado. I even worked a few summers there when I was in college and never got tired of the food. If you're going for dinner you should definitely call ahead so you can start your wait early. The restaurant gets really crowded. read more

Of all the GARs, this is my least favorite, only because the service wasn't as excellent as it has been for me in the past at the other restaurants. Our host was also our waiter and he wasn't very attentive. He was slow to bringing my boyfriend's beer and slow to taking our dishes away and bringing the check. The food is DELICIOUS though. I had the Portobello fajitas. Yum! read more

My family and I love this place! We had dinner at Silverado last night and finally had their prime rib after so many years. It was so good! My 4 year old love their bread roll (eats it like a sugared donut) and went to town on their kids meal chicken fingers which are not too big or too small and their fries have just the perfect crunch and not too salty. We really love their wait staff and how they wiz past you with food and drink refills like a well organized dance. No collisions. Can not miss. There is something for everyone there. One thing though, on Friday nights call ahead and get your name on the list especially around the 6-7PM time frame. We forgot about it and waited 30 minutes, thankfully it was nice outside. read more

I love this place it's very family friendly, professional and the food is delish! I have eaten here 4 x's and have enjoyed each visit. The small plates are filling their rendition of firecracker shrimp is a nice small plate to start with. I have had the bacon burger, one of the best in this area to date! read more

Silverado - BBQ Babyback Ribs, Slaw and Sweet Potato Fries Delish! - American Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Service, on point. Food was DEEELISH. I got the salmon salad and I chose to get it cooked medium and it was just about perfect. The salad over all was probably one of the best salads I've ever had. I'd definitely get that again. I rarely like salmon at restaurants because it's overcooked or flavorless throughout, not this salmon! Perhaps I will graduate up to a steak since, hey it is a steak house. I like the other things I got too. I'm coming back for sure. I didn't like the crowded parking lot but once inside there was no wait. read more

I enjoy the atmosphere of this place and there's a great staff! The best time to go is for Sunday brunch! The French toast is the best I've ever had! read more

Great food. Solid menu. Amazing service. Try the Lager pork chop is also very good had an amazing meal with my girlfriend on a Sunday afternoon. Their salsa is also very good! read more

My family loves the Great American Restaurants. We know which restaurants serve which entrees and which rolls. Sometimes that will dictate our restaurant choice and sometimes it's just location - like my recent trip to Silverado for my birthday. As others noted, their service is great and when it's not, they make impressive efforts to compensate. They were very delayed bringing out our tex mex eggroll appetizer, so the waiter and manager both apologized (the latter, more than once). Not only that, but they offered all four of us desserts on the house! We were stuffed full of perfect fajitas and steaks, so we only ordered two, but oh, that berry dessert was divine and worth the "I'm beyond stuffed" feeling. And yes, it had happy birthday written in chocolate too. The impressive service and delicious food has kept us as regulars for years, and the occasional blunder, only makes us more loyal. read more

From the front of this place I would have guessed it was a flop. I was wowed with the food. Pass on the chips and salsa and ask for the rolls. Add a lucky lounge lemonade, they are verry good with muddled berrys at the bottom. Everything we tried was great. i will be going back read more

I really loved the house bread and butter. It was a little sweet and very soft. The steak fajitas were great. The tortillas were a little thicker than tortillas I was used to but they were warm and really soft. Mine didn't come with cheese and I don't know if that is how they come usually or if it was left off. Next time I'll be sure to ask for it. read more