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    Sunflower

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Sunset on the patio
    Sharyn L.

    I had a nice grilled tuna dinner (with capers and tomato sauce) and my friend enjoyed her ribeye steak (with blue cheese). We were able to walk in on a rainy Thursday evening but the first time we tried to go without a reservation on a Friday we were turned away.

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    We chose Sunflower on a whim. The first two restaurants had zero cars parked in their lots on a beautiful Sunday early evening when most are hoping clientele will not leave because of waiting. Sunflower was the opposite and right next door. Seating was perfectly located outside with the warm evening sun and a soft breeze off the water. The menu was loaded with delights making decisions harder. With entree' chosen (Thai fried rice with shrimp for me...Thai rice with crab & shrimp for my grandson). He selected three appetizers for us to share (fried dumplings, fried pot stickers, and Thai Lobster roll). My first bite was the dumpling dipped in a beautifully blended sauce ... one word describes ..."HEAVEN". Then the fried pot sticker ... nice but second to the dumpling. The real beauty on a plate was the Lobster roll which was artistry but at a price affordable for a newbie to Thai food like myself -- yet one you'd expect from the Chefs at any of the finest restaurants. Although bite-size delicacies, I was beginning to feel full when what is placed before me but the most flavorful and colorful rice i have had hiding a sweet surprise of chunks of pineapple and large luscious shrimp.. oh Yum! (The pictures here do not do Sunflower justice, but trust me...you'll love it). The service was friendly, knowledgable, and filled with local charm and humor. Will we be returning? Without a doubt! Colonial Beach VA should be proud to advertise that Sunflower Thai/French Restaurant graces Washington Avenue. So why are you sitting there? Is your GPS broken? GO!

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    Robin A.

    We walked in about 7:45, on a Tuesday night, got asked if we had reservations ?? we did not there was three open tables at the time. Lady was kind of nice to see us.the sushi guy leaves at 7:30 so we are unable to order sushi. Just an FYI . The cocktail menu the mixed drinks are only available on the weekend just another FYI, Friday and Saturday only. I am from California so not used to some of the. Restrictions . LOL.. and my company is from Seattle, relatives cousins of course. Tamara is our server , lovely girl. We ordered several appetizers we ordered the spring roll, fried potstickers, Thai dumplings,. I don't know if I'm gonna make down what are you staying up an. 4 of us for dinner, first time here...all appetizers were delicious... three of us ordered the chicken pad Thai I got the medium spice. It was like perfect. Nice little bite. My cousin got the drunken Ramen with chicken and shrimp. She said it's perfectly spiced. I would not want any spicier. my mouth is a little warm, but it's not anything that I can't handle. Maybe... but all the food is absolutely delicious... There are big windows inside. It's a nice little place. I can understand why was asked if I had reservations. Maybe in the summer season it might be busier. It's a lovely restaurant in Colonial beach. There's also outside seating.

    Bright, clean and wonderfully decorated
    Esther L.

    All the reviews that raved about this place were right!! The food, service, ambiance, and all were so spot on and wonderful!! I highly recommend you check this place out if you're a fan of sushi rolls. They have a great variety of menu items and everyone is so friendly!

    Jacob F.

    Service was chilled and nice. We had a large party of 9, so we were appreciative for the patience of the staff. They also got cool points for acknowledging my friend's birthday with a complimentary crème brûlée. The restaurant had outdoor seating in addition to indoor. Not terribly loud. For a Thai lemonade tea, wonton soup, spring roll, drunken noodles and ice cream, it was $46. Not bad at all. I've heard that the portions could be larger, however, I didn't experience that since I had courses. The flavors in all of the dishes worked well together, and were dynamic. The spring rolls come with 5 units, and are delicious- especially the sweet & spicy dip that comes with it. The soup's contents were delicious, and the broth was potent. The drunken noodles were delicious. I ordered chicken with mine- the protein was cooked and marinated well and the "Hot" spice level. The spice was so beautiful. It added a level of complexity to the rich sauce that's standard to the noodles. The tea/lemonade had a unique twang to it that is individual to Thai teas. I enjoyed it. The hazelnut cognac ice cream was a little too creamy for my taste, I prefer a more icy/sorbet consistency. The taste was subtle, though, which I appreciated. It had a crunch in there that I could take or leave

    Filet and scallops. Delicious!
    Barbara W.

    We didn't have reservations but we're lucky to score seating. Wait staff were very friendly, and accommodating. Good was absolutely top notch!

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    Always on Point! Best restaurant in Colonial Beach. Thebwhole team works well together, back to front

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    The food was delicious. And the waitress was great.Especially with our large party. We had a party of at least 15!

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    We went there on day 1of our quick getaway for lunch...enjoyed it so much we went back before we left on day 2. Excellent food and service.

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    Great food and service! We'll be back. The thai/french combo makes for great dishes

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    Orchid Thai Cuisine - Papaya Salad

    Orchid Thai Cuisine

    4.8(36 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We were greeted warmly, and our server was pleasant and attentive throughout the meal. The music,…read morehowever, was classic American oldies--unexpected and not quite fitting for the restaurant. I would have preferred a more immersive Thai atmosphere to match the cuisine. We both enjoyed the edamame appetizer topped with sea salt, and when our entrées arrived, we immediately noticed the generous portion sizes. He ordered the garlic chicken special, which was decent but unremarkable. I chose the pineapple fried rice with chicken and enjoyed it, though I would have liked more pineapple and slightly larger pieces of chicken rather than the thin slices served. Overall, the experience was fine but not memorable. We don't regret dining here, though if we skipped it on a future visit to town, we wouldn't feel like we missed out.

    Colonial Beach is a confined area, and I thought visiting for a late lunch on a Sunday in terrible…read moreweather might be the time when I was the only person there. Nothing could be further from the truth as the place was packed. I came-and I was not the only one-seeking vegetarian options among a region not full of them. I wasn't wowed at them using generic grocery store bottled tea. The food, however, was better. A set of spring rolls came with fresh vegetables and a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. My tofu was savory, spicy, and very fried. Despite the crowds, service was reasonably good. On a nicer day, covered outdoor space would have been available to sit. The experience would rate a bit lower in an urban area in my mind. But given that any urban area is a long way from here, I was happy with what I found.

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    Kaow Thai - Drunken Fried Rice with Chicken and beef

    Kaow Thai

    4.0(166 reviews)
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    Came here for a dinner with the family. Parking lot located directly in front of the restaurant…read more The dining room has about 10-12 tables and a full bar area as well. The restaurant also appeared very clean. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and came to the table to take our drink orders, then came back for our meals. We were all pretty hungry so we knew what we wanted. I ordered the pad Thai, of course (I've never tried two pad Thai meals that tasted the same). The others in my party ordered lo mein and added beef and shrimp. Our food came within 10 minutes and was very hot. I enjoyed my meal and everyone else enjoyed their food as well. This was a great chill spot for a family meal and we will definitely be back. Kaow Thai was easily accessible for my mom, who uses a wheelchair. We were able to use the wheel ramp in front of the restaurant to get her inside. Accessibility is at the top of our list when deciding where to eat as a family, so I really appreciated that.

    We stopped by after a Drs appointment to see if this place was as good as I remembered. It was. We…read moreappeared to have the whole place to ourselves which led me to think that take out and DoorDash maybe where their popularity now lies the service has always been very friendly. For food we started with Spring rolls and curry puffs there was a chill outside so each tried a soup mom tofu and seaweed and Tom Kha with chicken and no tomatoes my soup while good felt like it was missing something. The curry puffs were so good! But the best dish was what I came for the drunken fried rice it packed the right amount of heat I ordered medium and the rice was perfectly cooked. This place is a must stop if you're ever in the area. The place still looks the same but there are not very many workers.

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