The staff was wonderful from Naomi, who greeted us at the door to Jennifer, our attentive server. We were seated in a patio section in the evening, so pleasant! We decided to sample several "small plates" since this was our first visit. Beer seemed the best opener for us on a warm day, so the wings and gnocchi were our first choices, to balance, we added the beet and burrata salad. All of our choices were fun, nice balances of flavor, excellent with our beer choices Kolsch and pale ale. We recommend these menu choices and we will be returning to more sample of their selections. read more

A lively, casual, fun hangout place with a good energy and great eats. Chips and guacamole were generous, fresh, and tasty. Charcuterie board is great for yummy snacking while visiting with friends. We also enjoyed the Hibiscus Mojito mocktail and the blueberry tequila cocktail. Our server Sam, made the excellent drinks. Our hostess, Naomi, treated us like long lost family members. We'll be back! read more

Went for dinner tonight and not only was the food really good but the service was amazing. The manager Junior was so sweet and attentive in addition to our waitress. Will DEFINITELY be back!!! read more

Came for lunch and to check out the hype of this local spot. It's a solid meet up place. The interior is spacious with a nice vibe. Service was friendly and helpful too. The menu had lots of options with a nice variety of heavier options if you were really hungry as well as small shareable plates too. We came hangry! *Stratford burger-was ok, I was not a fan of the bun. I feel it took away from the burger. It came with fries which were crispy and not greasy. *Fried chicken sandwich- crispy and flavorful *Mac and cheese- omg! Talk about cheese pull! It was good! Good beers on tap too! We would definitely return. Plenty of other items on the menu to try plus would love to check out their outdoor seating next time, weather permitting. read more

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We were excited to try this place with its cool vibe and menu so we went 2 days ago (Tuesday, June 2nd around 5:15pm) . We were seated outside and were given a full menu (it was happy hour but never got to see if there is a specific happy hour menu). Almost immediately we were given water but never heard from our server again. I tried to get her attention and then the attention of others floating by but ended up feeling pretty invisible. After about 15-minutes we just walked out frustrated. It didn't help that there were so many staff just standing around. We're pretty tolerant of a lot, especially on a new place, but 6 months the expectations are higher. I shared the experience with a colleague who said the service was "not great". We had a bad enough taste from the experience that we're over it. read more

Hubby and I went here for happy hour (if they have happy hour, we were actually too late for it but that was fine) driving past it several times and saying, "oh, it's finally open! We should check it out." Very glad we did. We had wine (a very nice Malbec) and I also had a cocktail (Empress 75) because I couldn't resist. The bartender gave great advice on which specialty cocktail to choose based on my preferences. We sat at the bar because we didn't have reservations and didn't want to wait 30 minutes (so make reservations!) We chose the sausage sliders and crispy wings and both were very tasty. The chicken wings are crisp, ever so slightly sweet and so good we didn't even use the ranch dipping sauce. The sausage in the sliders is just a tad spicy, perfectly complemented by the pickled onions and aioli. It was a warm night so the restaurant had the patio doors open. It was a holiday weekend and very packed, so a bit noisy but not so much so that we couldn't hear one another. We will be back! read more

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Went on a Saturday at 6pm for restaurant week and it was bumpin! Such a fun and cozy atmosphere with good vibes all around. We started with the wings and gnocchi, as suggested by our waitress and neither disappointed! The wings were perfectly crispy and juicy with a slight kick and the gnocchi were extremely flavorful and earthy, with butternut squash and mushrooms. For our entrees, I got the salmon and my husband for the steak burger (a special). The salmon was absolutely delicious and I love that it came on top of sunchoke purée and a side of roasted carrots and kale. HIGHLY recommend. The steak burger was good, but nothing exquisite, just a good burger. To top it all off, we had the bread pudding. Very tasty but a LITTLE dry. Overall, loved our time and experience at Stratford Garden and will most definitely be back! read more

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Really nice new ish spot in Falls Church. I have not eaten here so I can only speak to the service and drinks. Bartenders are friendly and service has been good the few times I've went. They have several beers on tap including one of my favorites - Rothaus German Pilsner. They also have IPAs and other styles of beer. It's a full bar so you can get wine and liquor too. The food looked good but quite expensive so I have not tried it. I'm sad I moved out of this area but home to go again when back in falls church. read more

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This place is brand new (opened this week) and is a worthy addition to the area. They have a large dining area and a large bar area with a couple large TVs for sports and will have an outdoor patio seating area when warm weather finally returns. They have about 16 beers on tap and also have a large selection of wines and mixed drinks. I didn't try any food this trip but the menu looks interesting with a variety of options. I didn't see any happy hour specials but maybe they'll add that in the future. Service was very friendly and I'll be back here again for sure. read more

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Stafford Garden has only been open for three weeks and yet they are operating like an established neighborhood restaurant with great service and food. I was impressed with our waiter who said, "We wanted this place to feel like home". Then after the meal, she asked, did you feel like guest or like you were at home. Her kindness was genuine and appreciated. Yes it did feel more than just another restaurant. It feels comfortable and welcoming like home. The sausage sliders with bacon & shallot jam, Calabrian chili aioli were very tasty. Very unique! My wife said she could eat the Chicken Verde soup every day it was so good. We will be back to try the other entrees and appetizers. I saw someone get the French Dip and it was stuffed with meat. There are also approximately 12 or more beers in tap from various places around the globe. Hopefully Stratford Garden will find a loyal following. Given the great service and food people should give it a look! read more

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This place is a prime example of how a restaurant should be. My family and I go frequently and have never had anything less than an excellent experience. They understand all of the details that make for a great evening of dining. From the ambiance of the restaurant, the offerings on the menu, the quality of every item on the plate, to the level of service, this place is one not to miss. A truly unique find. read more

We were pretty exciting to try this new neighbor When we got into the restaurant, we soon noticed that the inside decorations were nice and modern, warm and spacey. Orders came quick and tasted great. We did not have special server, you could call any of them to help you. The omelette was cheesy and hot with fresh scallions; coconut prawn baked well and well seasoned; turkey sandwiches were delicious; beef hamburger was good too. We specifically liked the option that they had is switching fries to side salad. That is a very healthy choice for us. All the serving people were friendly and nice. it should be a great place for family and friends. Definitely will go again. read more

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We went just for drinks (and fries). Very good. Whoever said the tap list is bad is just crazy. Beers are on point. Vibe is good. Service was great. We only had fries - but they were good. Will go back when it's not 15 degrees a there is outside seating. read more

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3.85 overall. Food was pretty good for bar type of food. Not pictured - wings and forbidden rice - great combo and might get this as a meal next time. Mac and cheese was pretty solid - could be more al dente but was not too soft at the same time. I could taste multiple cheeses and it was flavorful. The branzino was good. Maybe could have used some more salt and garlic flavor. But didn't taste oily or over processed which I appreciate! Newer place that replaced a run down motel. Cute and cozy interior. Lots of outside seating. Parking is decent but was limited when we went but the restaurant was very busy that night. Service was dodgy. We had a large party and the place was packed so this could explain it -- but the last person to arrive got her food first and the rest of us got our food maybe 20-30 minutes later. They did refill our water a lot which was nice. read more

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We were really looking forward to trying Stratford. The ambiance felt confused...it's like an elevated beer hall/bar with a strong food menu, strange that the bar and returns Re quite separate. Very loud atmosphere. Food was fine, did not blow us away. read more

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Overpriced and nothing special. Food is OK, but overpriced. Wine is $16 for a 4 to 5 ounce pour. And they don't tell you what the winery is, just the varietal. It's really cheap wine. Salmon for $28 was a 4 oz piece of farmed Atlantic Salmon with a few potatoes. Only thing that was reasonable was the beer. If you like German beer, you might find something you like here, but half their selection was German beers, the other half were IPAs. Some of the beers they carry hide behind generic descriptions. Dessert was a stale store bought pastry with a scoop of ordinary ice cream on top. Service was good, but the waiter forgot one of our beers. Would not recommend, and will not return. Food is OK but not a good value. On top of this, their Toast terminal for paying your bill starts with a recommended tip of 20% and goes up from there. Of course you can leave less, which I did, but just gives you an idea of the sense of entitlement this Restaurant has. read more

Outstanding new spot in Falls Church - went to Stratford Garden for the NFL games and was impressed from start to finish. Focus on quality - fun and different beer/wine/cocktail glasses grabbed our attention and was conversation starter with our group. Staff was friendly and easy going. We started with the Truffle Fries and Brick House Butcher Sausage Sliders--both solid. The sausage for the sliders is from the butcher shop 'Brick House' that is next to Dominion Beer and Wine - they source the meats for Stratford from there. We tried the Cantabrian Anchovies & Burrata--absolutely fantastic. For my entree got the Crispy Chicken Sandwich which carried over very well from the version they had at Dominion - the sesame-poppy potato bun was wonderful. The space is well set up, feels fun yet polished - quality details everywhere. Great spot to watch the games and/or have dinner and drinks. Huge bar area and has huge outdoor area for when weather warms up. Looking forward to going back. read more

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Omg if you've lived in the area you KNOW how much this space needed to be changed. Well is has and it's glorious! A community table type bier house replicating what's been done at the Falls Church staple - Dominion Wine and Beer. Beautiful interior and yes, it can get loud. The menu was kind of strange to some extent but let's see if this changes. Sausage sliders were crazy greasy. Service was good. Beer options are fantastic. Parking extremely limited. Fun place. I need more experiences here but what a great update and upgrade to Falls Church! read more

Love Stratford! Best wait staff around. Kind, attentive. Fun. Lobster roll special delish. Enjoyed the Beet salad with chicken! Mmm Gelato scoop and espresso mmm read more

Great outdoor vibe in the heart of Falls Church City. Food and drinks were delicious; well crafted and lots of flavors. Staff was friendly, Kiernan was super friendly. Can't wait to be back and spend more summer nights here. read more

A wonderful experience all-around and a great addition to the neighborhood! Immediately upon entry, we were warmly greeted with welcoming smile. For a sunday evening, we were able to make an early reservation for a large party that ended up being over 12 people. It was only suppose to be an early meet-up for drinks and then off our separate ways, but we all ended up staying for more drinks and dinner! Tonya and her staff were amazing and everyone in our party had a great time...to include the kiddos. The menu option was plentiful with small bites, full entrees, and a variety of drinks for all! The food was prepared fresh and delicious! We shared for the table, the Truffle Fries, Chips and Guacamole, French Dip, and the Srhimp Cocktail. All very tasty and would definitely order again. The ambiance is suitable for a nice evening to families of all ages and is very fun and outgoing. Can't wait for a little warmer weather to enjoy their outdoor seating option! Looking forward to returning and trying their many options and hopefully their Happy Hour once it is established. Enjoy! read more

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Great food and service at the Stratford. I love the outdoor seating area. Definitely try the sardines.

Great service, the best food, great desserts, fantastic atmosphere! 10000000% RECOMMEND! read more

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Friendly welcome, great service from Eric, wonderful tuna tartare and OUTSTANDING anchovies and burrata. Great new favorite place near home! Tolerable sound level - even when crowded, hubbub energetic rather than annoying. read more

My first visit to Stratford Gardens was incredibly disappointing. A group of us--teachers celebrating the end of a long work week--came in for happy hour. We asked our waiter if we could move two tables together, and he explicitly said yes. He even helped us move them. About five minutes later, a manager named Chris came over and, in a condescending tone, said, "Just so you know, we don't move tables here. We don't move them for a reason." The issue wasn't the policy. If moving tables isn't allowed, that's completely understandable. The issue was how he chose to address us. He spoke to a group of adult women as though we were children who had done something wrong. Before we could even explain that his own employee had approved and assisted with the move, he continued his lecture, didn't allow us to respond, and then walked away. We were so shocked by the interaction that none of us knew what to say in the moment. When we offered to move the tables back ourselves, he told us not to. The entire exchange happened in full view of the restaurant, and it was genuinely humiliating. We could feel and SEE other diners watching. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this was ours. What should have been a relaxing happy hour with friends turned into an uncomfortable and embarrassing experience because of one manager's approach to customer service. There are plenty of restaurants in Falls Church where guests are treated with respect. After this experience, we wanted to leave before we had even received our drinks. Will not be coming back. read more

OUTSTANDING new addition to Falls Church City!! Amazing food, drinks, decor, and vibes!! Afsheen and Arash have outdone themselves once again! read more

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But their chicken sandwich!! Sooo good! Love the laid back feel. Low lighting, great drinks, and a coffee shop! What a wonderful way to refurbish this long closed eyesore! Plenty of staff avaliable, never wait before someone's asking you if you need anything. Great choice to come here read more

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Went on a Saturday and it was busy! We were told that it was reservations only unless we sat at the bar. I was really impressed by how quickly our food and drinks came out. The bar staff was regularly doing rounds making sure everyone was being served. I was really impressed with the quality of service. The food was delicious! We got the wings and truffle fries and they were great! I'm rating it 4 stars because of the lack of baby changing station in the bathrooms. I had to change my infant's diaper in the space between the sinks. read more

I have been meaning to check out Stratford Garden and it did not disappoint! My husband and I came here after attending their rose' tasting event so we needed something to soak up all that wine.The vibe is very relaxed and has that local non pretentious feel. Juliana was our server and she was absolutely lovely, warm and hospitable echoing the atmosphere of this place. Now the food. My husband had the Lobster Lobster Lobster and it was absolutely delicious! Full of lobster flavor and great lunch portion. I enjoyed their fried cod sandwich. The sauce gribiche and curtido were an excellent choice to cut the fat of the fried fish! My only complaint is that the sandwich was a little too wet and greasy. I will definitely return to try their other dishes and enjoy their patio and beer garden! This is definitely my new local hangout spot! read more

Took the family for dinner on a beautiful July evening seated at a high top in the beer garden. We shared many delicious dishes. Shortly after being seated, Kiernan greeted us with a big smile and bigger personality. We were surprised to find out he wasn't even our server! Troy, who was our server, was attentive and very professional. What a welcoming establishment. read more

The restaurant has a cozy brewpub style feel. We came for dinner as a family of 4 with 2 little kids. The kids mac n cheese is a generous size served in a skillet and tasty for both kids and adults. The butternut squash gnocchi was a standout dish that we would come back for! The tuna appetizer was interesting and worth trying for something different that feels like you would only get in Spain. The chicken sandwich was ok but we would likely skip next time and try the sliders which looked so good on our neighboring tables! read more

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Great atmosphere, great beers and fantastic. Service. The French dip is the best I have ever had!! I come back just for this sandwich, and I'm not even a sandwich person. read more

We should have waited for the reviews before coming for dinner. It started with my drink- I ordered a top shelf margarita and what I got was what tasted like lime juice out of a bottle. I could not drink it at all! Then dinner-- my daughter and I both ordered steak entrees and it was awful. They both had no taste what-so-ever! My dish came with onions and mushrooms or lack of! That's it! It was a waste of $50-some dollars! And to top it off, they burnt my steak and then cut into slices. Who does that to ribeye steaks?! Dinner was very expensive for an awful experience! read more

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Had such a delicious lunch (everyone needs to try their burger) and impeccable service by Ana and Naomi. So attentive (even while Ana was training a new employee) very impressed lovely time! read more

Love this place! Their burgers are delicious and the spring salad is my favorite. I got it with salmon and ordered vinaigrette instead of the dressing it comes with. that was a good choice . The staff is excellent, Ana was helpful and there whenever we needed something and Naomi was incredibly friendly and professional. It was a good time for catching up with my bestie and we were there for 2 hours! read more

Great cocktails and wonderful food. This place has a cool vibe and great service from Ana

We had an amazing dinner here, all of the food was outstanding. The steaks were cooked perfectly medium rare. My girlfriend's cheeseburger was so good that she said she was still thinking about it the next day. Excellent service by Diana and the rest of the staff. Perfect experience on a packed Friday night! Yes, as mentioned by others it's loud and a bit of a party atmosphere with dance music playing, we had a lot of fun. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The food is overpriced, average at best, and the desert was horrible - I returned it yet they still charged me, and then they added 2 things on to my bill that I did not order. Very loud and the service was horrible. It was first and LAST time going there. If I could rate a zero I would. read more

Lovely. Sat outside on beautiful day. Had excellent squash gnocchi for appetizer. Will definitely order again. Had winter salad for main. Added in Grilled chicken , which was dry. But Salad good, dressing light and tasty. Parking good. Would recommend. Service excellent, friendly and gave good recommendations. read more

Decent food, AWFUL service. I rarely write reviews and when I do they're almost always positive, sadly this is not the case. It almost felt like we were being intentionally ignored. The three tables around us that arrived after we did placed their drink and food orders before us, and even received their food before we got to place our order. Our $17 cocktails took forever, and came out with the ice melted, watering them down and a chip on the lip of one of the glasses...not at all enjoyable. When our server finally came back around I asked for a box and the check, our server went inside, came back (without either), then proceeded to assist the table next to us, providing them with boxes and their check before disappearing again. We waited for a long time then finally gave up and asked a different server for our check. It was quite perplexing and almost felt like we were being pranked. As someone who has worked in the service industry for a long time (and been "in the weeds" many a times) I get that stuff happens- unexpected large parties, staff calling out, etc. but this was beyond terrible. In my experience you find a way to "right" the situation in whatever way feels suitable. Also, if you're that short staffed I believe it's much more considerate to turn people away, or at least warn them service will likely be slow. It was quite perplexing and almost felt like we were being pranked. My partner and I are always kind, courteous, and always tip well (even for sub par service), so we felt quite disrespected given the experience, not to mention it felt like a huge waste of time and money. read more