Very nice restaurant always next to the USPTO, hence the name. Their salmon was great. Also nice…read morebread appetizers. Delicious toffee pudding dessert. Inside is very stylish, they used to have more USPTO memorabilia and inventor stuff. Excellent Arnold Palmers and good service - check it out!

This place is awesome! It has amazing music and decor. I loved the modern look of it. The service…read morewas a little slow and it wasn't that crowded but it is a hotel so I understand how it can get busy in the kitchen. The food was super yummy! I recommend the burgers.

Simple food, well prepared. Relaxing atmosphere, great service. Recommend for a non-rushed breakfastread more

Jack's Place is a cute, family-owned diner making the basic staples of a breakfast spot. What more…read morecould you ask for? The dining space and the griddle are small and intimate. There is a chance you'll have to wait, and it's probably not a good idea to come with a big group... or even more than maybe three people. They're fairly quick, so if you do wait it won't be for too long. Don't be expecting any fancy foods or heavy creative liberties on the food, so if you're looking for that go elsewhere in Old Town. However, if you want a nice, ole reliable plate of French toast or eggs, toast, and protein (sausage or bacon) then you're in the right place. It's all well priced and affordable. It's a great spot to go to before hitting the main drag on King Street or maybe after a morning stroll or bike ride along the river.

We loved Union Street Public House! The menu had so many great options that we decided to skip full…read moreentrées and just order a bunch of appetizers to share... which turned out to be the perfect choice for us. We started with the French onion soup, and that cheese pull was AMAZING. Seriously, one of the better French onion soups I've had. The bacon-wrapped steak bites were delicious, the calamari was really good, and the shrimp gnocchi with pesto and pistachio was light, flavorful, and such a nice surprise. But the chef's kiss of the night was the ravioli. Everything about it was superb -- rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. That was definitely the standout for me. We enjoyed a few local beers and were completely stuffed by the time we were done. The ambiance was great, service was friendly and attentive, everything felt very clean, and the building had that historic Old Town feel we were hoping for. They had sport's playing, music going, and just an all-around fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot to share dishes, try something different, enjoy a few drinks, and soak up the Alexandria vibe. We'd absolutely come back!

Surprisingly good. Great fittings. Good bar and comfortable booths. Pretty much standard food but…read morewell priced considering so close to King street which is the main tourist drag. Steak ok but would expect nothing better. Kids meal just fine. Some TV's so you can watch Arsenal loose in European Cup. Not very busy at noon on Saturday which seems surprising. But worked for me. I would go again if in the area. You should try it also.

Introduction to my Scrapbook series & health update to start Scrapbook series:…read more Starting a new Yelp series: Scrapbook series, stuff from Scrapbooks of my now 15 years living in the DC area. I'll have various # of reviews per year. I moved to Alexandria from Arizona on Saturday, October 15, 2011. As a 27 year old at the time and being new to town, I wanted to check out the bar scene in various places like DC, Clarendon, other areas of Arlington, & the city I lived in Alexandria, more specifically Old Town. My scrapbook series of reviews will likely go into 2027 (but I'll get some done from 8/31 to whenever things get bad for me) as I may not be getting much if any Yelp reviews done in October-November time range due to high dose chemo with stem cell replacement. You never imagine what life throws your way. Sure, I had various issues when I was kid, teen, & in 20's, but pails in comparison to 40's for me. In the 20's, job situation was unstable, dating/women drama, etc. But you never imagine that at 15 year anniversary of being in DC area having to do high dose chemo. My experience at Murphy's in October 2011 & beyond: When I lived in Alexandria, this was my #1 favorite & go to bar. I liked a good Irish pub over some club or some generic bar, although I enjoyed some of those to in my 20's. Murphy's staff was cordial here, and beer was good. They had some music at times and could be crowded on a weekend. My 1st weekend in the DC area was October 15-16, 2011, I was busy with moving & settling in and starting job on that Monday. Following weekend I explored DC amongst other fun things. On the 3rd weekend, Friday, October 28, 2011, I explored the Old Town Alexandria bar scene and stumbled across Murphy's Irish Pub. It was also Halloween weekend and there were some people in costumes. I got a chick's phone #. Her name was Adele, like the singer. Tried to get a date with her but never panned out as she claimed to be busy with whatever else. I went to Murphy's a few other times and always enjoyed. I included pic of the October 2011 receipt from my scrapbook. I'm going to take a pic of each thing from scrapbook as that'll take more time, but I had to include the first thing at the very least. All the stuff in for the 2011-2017 living in Virginia era businesses included are just receipts.

Stopped in late on a Monday night and this was the only place on King Street with live music still…read moregoing. Exactly what I needed after a long day. The band was great and the atmosphere had that classic dive-bar Irish pub vibe lively, a little loud, and full of personality. Food was just okay, but honestly I wasn't expecting much and that wasn't why I came in. The music, the crowd, and the overall energy made it worth the stop. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with live music and a good old-school pub feel, this place hits the mark. Glad I stopped in.

Always an amazing visit and the food is top notch. Found this hole in the wall hidden gem a few…read moreyears back on a trip to DC, and have gone back nearly every visit since. French Onion Soup 16oz Prime Rib Cornbread Pilot Noir, Lyric - Santa Barbara, CA

How would I rate my experience? Strange. This was our agreed locale for an after-hours dinner. The…read morefirst thing I noticed when I sat down was myself. Yep, there is a row of tables against the window where you can look up and see a 45-degree mirror pointing directly back at you. Some people may like that. I do not. At all. That turns out to be my only star deduction. Although this place purports to be smoked meats, we all tended to order other items. I ended up set on the Epic Smokehouse Burger, a "Blend of ground pork and beef, bacon, smoked gouda cheese & apple wine homemade BBQ sauce." What a great blend that is. They cooked it rare to order - maybe I even needed to let it sit a minute to finish! Normally it arrives already medium, so that was nice. I ended up dipping my fries in my friend's steak juice dip (drained directly from the cooked steak I think) that he wasn't using. Great flavor, not too runny, perfect amount in the cup. So this turns out to be a nice place. Except the ambiance. Do get a table that is not reflective.

The food is quite good with strong flavor and reasonably priced; they do happy hour every day. The…read moreserver was attentive and kind, and the decor is very pretty. They have outdoor seating as well as bar seating

Good Tex-Mex food and a really nice atmosphere. Convenient corner location in DelRay, VA…read more The restaurant is bright and colorful and well lit, a fun place with good food. The owners/operators are very friendly and are local to Alexandria, VA. Had an adult birthday party there, it was a lot of fun! They brought out a big sombrero and sang

Phenomenal little neighborhood gem on all fronts! THE best burger and chicken sandwich I've ever…read morehad, and truly not even close. Maddison was an exceptional server that was very attentive and spot on with her choices, as we took her recommendation on a few items. Fried green tomatoes is an absolute MUST when here and it is certainly DIVINE!!

The food was mediocre. The service was slow. Typical Northside. Party of nine and everyone disliked…read morethe lunch. Won't go back.

It's World Cup season, and a VA resident asked me where he should watch the game. I had not been…read morehere in years, but I usually remembered all of the TVs around and those epic wings and cocktails. He took my advice, and we decide to make it a full outing. We showed up an hour and a half before the game started and got the last table in the entire bar. If you know this place, you know it is huge. I knew it was a good option for watching the game, but I didn't realize everybody else knew too . Since my last visit years ago, they have switched to QR code orders -- unless you are sitting at the bar I'm guessing. As I said, the place was absolutely full, but there was never a long wait time between ordering and receiving food and drinks. They had a fun 20 wing platter for $25.99 with some unique flavors representing different countries... USA (Buffalo Garlic), Spain (pollo asado), South Korea (SPICY), and Mexico (Creamy Cilantro)... I think I got those right, but wow what a feast! Yeah, I didn't take a pic, I'm sorry lol. The cheapest cocktails were $6, but others ranged from $8-12, so not bad at all. Everyone had a great time and I forgot how fun it is. But my special someone is a 5 minute walk away, so I ought to be returning more regularly :). Oh, the only thing was that we had to ask for water and it wasn't brought otherwise. It was a hot day, and there were 6 of us, so we needed a lot of water haha. But a simple ask and it was brought out quickly. In my opinion, they should do it automatically though!

We arrived at our hotel fairly late and the hotel restaurant was already closed. This place was…read morelocated directly across the street and was open super late. Perfect. I did not want to eat fried or super unhealthy food since it was late but this place looked like the best option. We decided to sit at the bar area right by the entrance since it was empty. It did not take long for the bartender to approach us and offered drinks. Hubs and I both ordered beers on tap, which were delivered not too long after we ordered. I was in the mood for wings and decided to go for the boneless option since hubs only likes those and I definitely was not going to finish. I also wanted a veggie option so I went with the veggie wrap. Hubs ordered the Tex-Mex eggrolls. Our food arrived at an appropriate time and was correct. The food was okay but not out of this world, which we were expecting. We both enjoyed the veggie wrap though. This place is a good option for watching sports and if they're open late. The place is also big in size.