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    The Branch

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    ModerateBowling, American, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Free lemon water
    Rodney W.

    Visited the branch with 19 people from my wife's extended family. Upon arrival, there were five bowling lanes available and we rented three of them. We got fitted for shoes and balls. We mostly shared bowling balls, but it was okay because they actually fit my hand quite well. I played well on this day too. My son said the free lemon water tasted bad. But the water they served us in pitchers was filtered and iced - very good. I requested a pitcher of sangria from the bar, which was not on the menu. But the bartender made it, nonetheless. He also served us a pitcher of beer. The bowling memes were great. You can take up to three pictures of yourself - one smiling, one goofy, and one serious. Throughought your bowling games, the pictures are used in funny ways to show who did well and who didn't. I enjoyed that. There weren't that many bowling lanes, but the ones they did have worked perfectly and were in good condition. We had a great time bowling here.

    Kid's Grilled Cheese
    Kevin L.

    We stopped by thinking we were going to bowl with the family but instead we had a meal and hung out in their mini arcade. The atmosphere is great here. The bowling alley looks new and really clean. The bistro on the side had a decent looking menu. We ordered the grilled cheese and chicken tenders for the kids. I got the break burrito and my wife got the blackened shrimp wrap. Everything was great besides the burrito. It was lacking a bit of flavor. Everything else, didn't have any complaints. The service was great. My son dropped a piece of chicken tender and they made a new order for him. Server was attentive and was great. The arcade is great for kids. They have a few racing games, basketball, skeeball, grabbing machines, air hockey, and jurassic park. We'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu and get some bowling action. I recommend you check them out!

    Alissa C.

    The bowling alley was clean as well as the shoes. We were able to get on a lane right away even on a Saturday at 5p. The server we had was quick & nice. The food was mediocre but definitely not bad, just not the best wings I've had. However, the fries were bomb.

    a scoreboard with a lot of numbers on it
    Mike G.

    This review is just for their Monday nights which are a 5/5 in terms of value. $10 all-you-can-bowl (includes shoe rental), $10 pitchers of domestic beer, and $10 burgers. A great place for an affordable family night. They also have a small arcade. Pro tip: If you want to avoid a wait for lanes, get there around 4:45pm. They open at 5:00. There are usually a few other groups waiting to get in.

    The dirty approach which made sliding impossible
    Jennifer T.

    We've now been to The Branch twice this summer thanks to their participation in the "Kids Bowl Free" program. We would have come eventually anyway, but this just hastened the visit. I am giving the 4 stars based mostly on the first visit. Because the second visit was not so great. I'm sure it was just a glitch in overall operations, but still some things to be aware of. We got a lane for our family of four right away when we arrived around 11:00 on a Tuesday. The ambience is great. I like the little added touch of having all the Loudoun County towns across the top of the lanes. It's nice to have an affordable place to bring the family bowling in the area. The score keeping system is cute and engaging and keeps kids entertained. The alley itself is a little cramped... there is very little space on each lane to actually move/walk past someone. So if you have a party of six (which is the most the will put on a lane) prepare to be VERY cramped. But I get it... they need to maximize on space. The food is decent. We haven't tried just the restaurant but we have ordered food to eat while bowling. Pretty standard. Nothing spectacular but also decent food for a bowling alley. I would definitely recommend this place but maybe at a time when it isn't super busy? Which brings me to our second visit. I guess they were having issues with their cooling system because it was a SAUNA in there. Made all the worse by a lot of people. At 3:00 on a Friday we were told we'd have to sit about 20 minutes for a lane. No big deal. They were busy, I get it. But when there is a wait they need to make sure they are actively policing the lanes. We watched a family of four camped out across TWO lanes... only one of which had they actually been bowling on... sit at their lane for a full 30 minutes after they were done bowling. They even had food delivered there and sat and ate it. If they are going to charge by the game, then people should not be allowed to take up the space after they are done bowling. Nothing was one until my husband went up and asked about it. Also, they do offer leagues here. Based on the condition of the approach on th I would be angry. It was filthy. Which makes sliding impossible. The first time I tried (taking for granted that I would be able to) I almost face planted on the lane. Maybe it was because of the crazy temps inside the building. But that's not great. Hopefully they clean up before leagues. So, overall we'll come back. But if it looks (or feels) like it did on our second visit, I will turn around and walk right back out the door. We probably would have on that day as well, but because we had the kids bowl free coupons, we weren't paying for our games.

    Menu for our murder mystery dinner
    Jackie S.

    Attended their first murder mystery dinner on Thursday evening. It was awesome. The concept was cool, the menu delicious and the stage coach company that provided the talent was a lot of fun. It was a pre fixed 4 course dinner experience with cocktail pairings. Staff was friendly, helpful and provided good customer service. Highly recommend but tickets sell out quick, so don't delay if you see it advertise.

    Caroline K.

    So awesome! Such a great spot. Fills up very quickly so be sure to show up at or before 5pm. The food is amazing! We got flatbreads and appetizers and loved it all. The whole vibe of the place is a really great time. Will definitely keep coming back

    a bowling alley with bowling lanes
    Ang K.

    Such a fun impromptu bowling date. I think it was around $50/hr around 3pm on a Saturday. Got a pitcher of beer and played almost two games with 4 people. They let us play a little longer to try and finish our second game. It started getting super packed around 4pm. They also have an archade area and dining. 16 lanes and the areas for seating are high top long tables, which is different than your chain bowling alleys. Nice, attentive staff. Support your local bowling alley!

    Onion rings
    Kristie T.

    We went to have dinner and bowling on a Monday night for their $10 special however it was a night before a new school day so it was unusually packed. Needless to say we sat at the bar and had a really terrific burger and nice cold picture of beer. The bartender/ manager couldn't have been nicer and pleasure to chat with! We will try to come back another time for Bowling but the $10 burgers are definitely worth it even if you don't get a chance to bowl!

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    4.4(820 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Fantastic deal Mon-Thur on prix fixe menus - free wine pairings!…read more Took my BFF for her birthday. We had the 3-course and shared all the delicious items. Appetizers calamari (unusual but really tasty crust) and sweet and sour cauliflower (different crust and crispy kale with yummy sauce). Entrees osso bucco and braised short ribs both really marvelous but the short ribs - oh.... They gave my friend her choice of any dessert for her birthday so she got the souffle with a fancy presentation. I splurged on the entremet which was gorgeous and yummy and not overly sweet despite being a million different chocolate things. I stuck to the sweet prosecco and my friend enjoyed several different wines - liking one red blend so much she bought a bottle. We capped the night with Carmel cappuccinos - smooth and creamy. The food and drinks were fantastic, as was the OUTSTANDING service we received from Jason. An excellent night - we'll be back!

    We have dined at The Conche several times over the years and have had generally good experiences…read morebut last night is likely our last time. We were here for a birthday meal for my husband, which we noted on the reservation. The good: Service, while not great, was ok. She asked if we were here for anything in particular and I mentioned his birthday (which in many places, they would have known from the notation on the reservation, but again, this was not something that bothered me in particular.) The rest: First, the food. Our appetizers were on the "specials": a watermelon salad and crab stuffed squash blossoms. The watermelon was good overall, but with the current issue of cyclospora outbreak, we probably would have picked something else if the menu had noted that one of the ingredients was arugula. I realize that this is just us being overly cautious but it would have been good to know in advance. The squash blossom stuffing tasted more like tuna than crabmeat. Edible but not that good. It got worse with entrees. Husband ordered the ribeye and I had the short rib. I was actually shocked to see that steak: it was SO thin. Wish I had thought to take a picture of it. Due to this, it was overcooked - almost impossible not to do so for such a thin piece of meat. A ribeye at Texas Roadhouse would have been superior to this, and probably half the price (it was criminal to charge $58 for this.) Also nowhere on the menu did it say that the seasoning in the steak was spicy. Again - would have ordered something else had he known that. Short rib was dry and the reduction sauce was overly salty. The goat cheese potato puree that accompanied both tasted good but there was so little of it that it was more of a suggestion of a side than an actual side. We skipped dessert and asked for the check, which took a long time to arrive. Eventually the waitress arrived, apologized for the wait, and set down an empty plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate syrup with a birthday candle. Huh??? Either give some kind of dessert or don't bother! We would have rather had no acknowledgement than this waste of time and dirtying a plate. To be clear - we weren't looking for a free dessert; we were ready to go and would have ordered something if we wanted it. But this is just weird. I'm sorry to see this place go downhill. It is overpriced and lacking in the quality that it had in past years.

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    Inside a restaurant. Beautiful decor! Plenty of seating! So very comfortable.

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    Fountain Grill - Baja burger

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    4.8(387 reviews)
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    The service was great -- we had two gentlemen assist us, and I believe one was the owner. They were…read morepersonable, friendly, and most importantly attentive. My drink was never left empty. I ordered a Reuben sandwich with coleslaw. They make their own Thousand Island dressing and coleslaw, all using fresh ingredients. The corned beef was sliced thin and perfectly cooked. It was a very good Reuben, and the coleslaw was fantastic. (If you love Reubens, you definitely know when a place shouldn't be allowed to make one -- The Fountain Grill gets a solid stamp of approval.) As for the atmosphere, it's a simple, booth-style family restaurant -- comfortable and intimate. I liked the place and the people.

    What a gastronomic delight! We were welcomed by the owner, Wally. He and his family members and…read morestaff immediately began to share their contagious joy! We were treated as treasured family guests! The food was soooo good! Everything is completely prepared in house and they are, as they should be, very proud of their creations! All of this and very easy on the wallet. We waited 20 minutes for this wonderful experience. Wally awarded us a delectable and generous piece of chocolate cake for our time! We found this wonderful restaurant on Yelp. It was close to the hotel where we were staying and parking our car on the first leg of our journey to Madrid. We will definitely return next week when we retrieve our car! Buon appetito!

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    Fountain Grill - We returned and the staff was as amazing as the food. Thank you!

    We returned and the staff was as amazing as the food. Thank you!

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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Filet Steak

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    3.7(555 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    My fiancé and I are hosting our rehearsal dinner here as it's within distance to our wedding venue…read moreand they are able to accommodate our large party. We wanted to try their food ahead of time, so stopped in here this past Sunday for lunch. We were pleased with the aesthetic and that there is open space. We saw a large party sitting by us and everyone seemed comfortable. Our server was so kind and attentive. I didn't get her name, but she was patient and answered a few questions we had about menu items. My fiancé had grilled salmon with broccoli while I had the chicken tortilla soup with a steakhouse wedge salad. I enjoyed both items and we were served complimentary bread. We were pleased with food and service, and are happy to host our rehearsal dinner in August here.

    Food (5/5): Hands down, the food was fantastic. I loved the wood smoke that permeated the…read morerestaurant from their awesome wood fire. We started with drinks - the old fashioned was perfectly made. We got the lobster spinach queso - and it was really great. Hubby had the buffalo chicken salad and I had the steak tenderloin salad. Both were perfectly crafted. Tip - Get extra crispy onions and the chipotle ranch sauce! Service (5/5): Our server was fantastic, Cecelia, she was kind and helpful at every turn. We had an issue with one of our entrees (hidden cilantro) and they remade the entree quickly and didn't blame my friend for not realizing that there was cilantro in the chimichurri sauce. Ambiance (3/5): The restaurant was fine, but half the restaurant was closed due to a tile that fell from the ceiling the night before. They were a bit crammed but still were able to put us in a large booth.

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    Fireplace

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    Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

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    Twisted Cat Tavern - Made to order omelette and the breakfast sandwich!  Both were so fresh, hot, and delicious!!!

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    4.1 mi

    This review is for the newly opened Lovettsville, VA, location…read more Lovettsville has a great new restaurant! The employees are friendly, gregarious and attentive. Service was really fast & this was only their 3rd day open. Their prices are more than reasonable in these times of stretched home budgets. Best of all, the food was quite good. My wife & I both wanted the Nutty Cat (the Twisted Cat version of a peanut butter, bacon cheeseburger). We were not disappointed at all. Great food, great service, wonderful location. Lovettsville hit the jackpot with Twisted Cat Tavern coming to our little town.

    We came in for a quick meal and saw some good reviews. The staff was attentive and nice which was a…read moreplus. To start we ordered some Steak Tips, typically a safe choice. When they arrived they seemed oddly small for what you would expect, more so trimmings than "Steak Tips." For dinner I was between a couple of items, but I rushed myself to order the Steak and Cheese. When it arrived it appeared that I received the previously mentioned "steak tips" sandwiched between bread, with some condiments and cheese. Maybe I should have read the description a bit more carefully or maybe I expected something more typical of a Steak and Cheese. I did want to order the steak tacos after both, just to see if they were the same. Someone please let me know. I understand that restaurants will utilize ingredients across multiple dishes but this just seemed ridiculous.

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    Chonky burger

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    Blue Ridge Grill - Cajun Pasta

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    4.1(645 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Everything always goes well at BRG. I've lost count of how many times I've been there, but it has…read morebecome a regular "after church on Sunday" destination. Today I got the chicken tender basket - nobody makes chicken tenders like BRG - they're amazing! And my lunch partner had the salmon and broccoli. Even my 15-year-old Grandson says BRG makes broccoli better than anyone. No matter what we order we usually get a side of broccoli. We've had a number of the desserts, including strawberry shortcake, carrot cake - both 5 stars, in fact, everything we've ever had is 5 stars. The only thing I would change is adding a shrimp basket to their lunch menu. The hostess greetings are always friendly and they're extremely helpful as are the waiters. There's just nothing I can say that's critical about this great place.

    We ate dinner there on 5/5/2026. My wife had a burger and fries. Burger was cooked well, nice and…read morejuicy. Toppings were fresh. The burger itself needed some seasoning but the sandwich was very tasty. I had the Chicken piccata. The chicken was well seasoned, tender, juicy. It was delicious. The pasta was tender, perfectly cooked. Loved the sauces on the dish. I would have liked more of them. The capers worked well on the the dish. I'd order this again. Our server was attentive. We had a great dinning experience.

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    Decoración

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    Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers - Chorizo Mac & Cheese... This was INCREDIBLY TASTY!!

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    4.3(2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    The burgers were amazing the time was excellent people worked with joy it was an amazing stop by…read moreplace! Also the people movement it's pretty quick so you can get seated fast and comfortable

    MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers must be operated by culinary lunatics. I mean that as the highest…read morepossible compliment. A normal person looks at a hamburger and asks, "Would you like cheese on that?" The people at MELT apparently look at one and ask, "How can we make this so extraordinary that customers begin questioning whether everything they previously called a burger was actually just meat occupying bread?" I ordered the Paris Burger: Premium beef char-grilled with roasted garlic, then topped with melted French Brie, balsamic-glazed onions, baby spinach, and a smear of Dijon mustard on a house-made bun. This ingredient list sounds less like a hamburger and more like several upscale appetizers became trapped in an elevator and decided to form a government. I do not know what kind of inspired nut job first assembled this combination, but everything contributes to everything else. The Brie, roasted garlic, sweet richness of the balsamic-glazed onions, spinach, and Dijon do not compete for attention; they cooperate with suspicious precision. The flavor is exquisite. This should not be placed in the same category as ordinary burgers unless the category is titled "Round Foods That Technically Contain Beef." And then there is the bun. Most hamburger buns eventually choose one of two career paths: Damp sponge or roofing material. This one rejected both. It was cooked to that nearly mythical point between soft and soggy, firm and crunchy. It supported the burger without collapsing, disintegrating, or scraping the roof of my mouth like an edible Brillo pad. Perfection. For a side, I ordered the sweet potato fries. They were already very good, which apparently was considered insufficient by the resident mad scientists. Someone had the completely unreasonable idea of serving them with marshmallow fluff. Marshmallow fluff. With sweet potato fries. This sounds like a suggestion made at 2:00 a.m. by someone who should have been politely escorted away from the kitchen. Instead, that person may be a genius. The combination is incredible. The salty sweet potato fries dipped in marshmallow fluff produced one of those moments when your brain objects on principle while your hand quietly reaches for another fry. This proves that not every insane idea is crazy; some merely require dipping sauce. I also had the Thin Mint shake, which was excellent except for the only legitimate complaint I could manufacture during the entire meal: It came with an ordinary straw. Every attempt to drink it became a small plumbing emergency when a piece of Thin Mint lodged in the opening. Sip, blockage, investigate, clear obstruction, repeat. I was not drinking a milkshake so much as performing routine maintenance on a delicious cookie pipeline. A proper milkshake straw would eliminate the one defect in an otherwise outstanding operation. This was not merely a good meal from a burger joint. It was a culinary experience disguised as casual food. The Paris Burger was phenomenal, the fries and marshmallow fluff were an act of benevolent madness, and even my complaint involves the shake containing too many actual pieces of Thin Mint to pass through standard beverage infrastructure. MELT is almost worth traveling to Virginia for by itself. If the people running this place are insane, nobody intervene. Whatever treatment would make them normal might ruin the menu.

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    The grill

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    Beef taro fries

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