The ambiance is fabulous, the host was cheerful and selected a seating for us near the fireplace. the experience felt private and elegant. the best part was the attention to detail and professionalism displayed by our server, Zac. I ordered the maccaroni and cheese dish and later realized I could have added crab. The dish was amazing as well as all the other dishes my party ordered. Zack took the initiative to bring me a small portion of crab which completed my experience. Service like Zack's and his assisting crew is sadly rare now a day - you all need to clone him. read more

I had the Rock fish, which was the fish of the day. My friend had the turkey pot pie The food was excellent. The service was excellent, as well. Our server, Jacob, explained everything thoroughly and was perfectly accomodating. We had a winderful dining experience. read more

The food was very delicious and well seasoned. The service was impeccable and very quick. The restaurant and the ambiance reminded me of the Mount Vernon house. Will return here. read more

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Happy July 4th! We had brunch at the Mount Vernon Inn and tasted some exotic histrical foods like Hoe Cake and Peanut Soup. The Brie and Crackers with Strawberry Compote was also a tasty appetiser in ramp up to our entrees of Steak Frite and Bourbon Braised Shortrib. In hindsight, I would rather have the Grand Marnier French toast over the Hoe Cake. I was expecting the hoe cake to be grittier and more representative of colonial cooking. It was OK, but I think I could have gotten the same result using fine ground cornmeal and Bisquick. Service was quick and courteous, though some food items came out slower than others. Wife and I both agree the Bourbon Braised Short Rib was better than the Steak Frite which was a bit chewy, though flavorful. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie was a good dessert to share as it was so rich. Wish we had room for coffee with that! Afterward we spent an hour just shopping at the gift shops. Parking is free. Be prepared for a short walk from the huge parking lot hidden behind a grove of trees. VIDEO of our lunch! https://youtu.be/bQWYCW6EZJc?si=UnNEgxx1PnOMWcld read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

This was one of the more frustrating dining experiences we've had in a while. Our waitress took our full order--drinks, appetizers, and kids' meals--then came back 10 minutes later and asked if we were ready to order, like she hadn't taken it already. We repeated everything, and then the wait started. About 20 minutes later, the kids' food showed up... but still no drinks. We reminded her, she said she'd check, and then nothing. After 45 minutes of waiting on drinks, we finally had to get the manager involved just to get something as basic as beverages. Meanwhile, tables that came in after us were getting their drinks without any issue. The worst part? When it was time to pay, the waitress literally took the handheld device out of my hands and gave herself a 5-star rating. That crossed the line from poor service into zero integrity. The manager was the only saving grace here and did step in to help, but overall this experience was unacceptable. Definitely not coming back. read more

Mount Vernon Inn is pretty emblematic of a lot of DC area restaurants- they don't have to try very hard to stay in business. Especially if they are located in near a high traffic tourist location. Here's my experience: - a steak was undercooked and served cold, fish was over cooked. - servers put in minimal effort, were unaware of menu items. - not child friendly (no children cups, booster seats, etc...) read more

Restaurant crew thinks my dad jokes are hilarious - including "what color is George Washington's white horse and who's buried in Grant's Tomb?" This place has a rocking bar cranking out Colonial Bourbons and Spiced Butter Rums at a crazy fast pace on a Wednesday afternoon. We enjoyed our entrees of Potomac River Salmon and local mutton chops - JK / burgers, club sandwiches and Caesar salads were all solid - finished with some really good cherry pies! Great service in an uncrowded restaurant. Thankyou General George Washington for defeating the British and allowing this restaurant to exist. read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

The food here is top notch. This is not a tourist trap restaurant at all but the food is delicious.

Normally when I see a restaurant right at the entrance to a major tourist destination, I stay far away. But after looking at reviews we decided to give it a go and I'm really happy we did! I made a reservation on Open Table as we entered Mount Vernon, then m spent several hours walking the grounds and doing the tour of the home. We were hungry hot and tired so it was really nice to just be able to walk in and be seated. Honestly I probably would have eaten anything at that point but the food here was really good! Everything was fresh and very well prepared. Our server was wonderful, very friendly and attentive. The inn itself is really large and the interior is lovely. It was a great spot to cool off and enjoy a nice meal after a long tiring morning. read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - HOECAKE - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

We were hungry when we arrived at Mount Vernon and de died to eat before going to the estate. We hadn't researched anything so we were unsure about the dining options. The food court was closed for renovations, but the restaurant was open. We weren't expecting the old school charm. It was late in the afternoon on a weekday so there were plenty of available tables. We weren't expecting seated immediately. Since it was nearing closing time at the estate we went straight for the main course. I was craving a burger so I got the bacon jam burger. It had a nice balance of salty and sweet. Unfortunately it was slightly overcooked and dry. It was still good but could have been better had it been juicy. The house chips were good. My wife's beef fricassee was excellent. read more

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We booked our reservation through the OpenTable app. For such a relatively remote location, the food and service were excellent. I did not expect such a large and diversified menu. If a lived in DC, I would fine here often just to try everything on the menu. All of our entrees were delicious, and quite creative. Akoelle was our server and did an extraordinary job; large parties are never being easy, but she got everything just right. The skillet cornbread is a must-have appetizer. read more

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Very flavorful and quality food. Service was fast, friendly, and kind. Great value considering the quality of the food and the lovely dining areas. read more

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Very cool quaint restaurant. Portion sizes are generous. I highly recommend the beef fricassee. The flourless chocolate cake was also delicious. read more

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Quaint dining experience dating back to the 18th century. Lovely furnishings paying homage to the 1800 styles. You can experience some traditional colonial style foods (example hoe cakes) but in general it is standard menu items. Friendly service. Menu recommendation: flourless chocolate cake. Very good! read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - Nice choice for my birthday dinner - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

Pretty cool old-school American restaurant that serves the standard sandwiches but also some historical dishes like hoecakes and peanut soup. I made a reservation for Friday lunch just to be safe, but there is actually lot of seating for walk-ins. Reservations are still recommended on the weekends as I'd imagine it'll fill up as one of the main restaurants in this complex. I got the peanut soup and hoecake which were pretty solid. The peanut soup is like peanut paste type of thickness but still easy to consume, and there are chestnuts there too. It is a bit hearty despite it being on the smaller side. The hoecakes are like pancakes with a flakier consistency and it was pretty good, especially with the vanilla bean butter and honey. These 2 dishes are on the smaller side but still very hearty. Service is good as they check up on you regularly and they give a large water jug for you to fill. Fairly fast meal. read more

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We had a lovely afternoon exploring Mount Vernon and ending it here was the perfect way to finish it. The restaurant is somewhat casual but the colonial style of the interior makes it feel formal. The chicken wings were absolutely delicious. We would come back just for those. The turkey pot pie was quite rich and my husband said the steak was pretty good. There were a lot of waiters present, however ours was sometimes hard to find. We would recommend this spot to others for sure. read more

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***is this really what GW ate?*** The selling point, by our guide, was that some of the menu items were from the same George Washington era. When we got there, the host told us it'll be a 20 minute wait so she took our number. We waited in the waiting room for 10 minutes as other guests entered and got seated. I walked up to her and asked if she had my reservation? She scrolled down her IPad but lo and behold, she didn't even had us on the waiting list. The fuk up got us seated immediately even though there were empty tables everywhere. We ordered the chicken wings, crab tomato soup, pork chop, cornbread, chicken and waffles and their best seller the fried chicken. Now for the review. The chicken wings looked like they were boiled, then pan fried without any favor. Yes, no breading, salt, pepper or anything. It was dry, tough and tasted like a tofu drumette but with a bone. The crab tomato soup was just that...tomato sprinkled with crab flakes. I give move crab flakes to my aquarium fishes. The cornbread was good but the top was cold, couldn't melt the honey butter. The best seller fried chicken was good and the mash potatoes with string beans was good. Chicken was moist and the breading was very well seasoned. Mash potatoes I loved because it was very buttery. The pork chops initially lasted moist but as it got to the middle, the moisture disappeared. They used the same fried chicken with the waffles. We had the same waffle during our breakfast in our hotel but the syrup tasted like it had beer in it. The Host set a negative tone for our dining. But the waitress made up for it because she checked on us multiple times. Yes, we tipped her good. During our dining experience, there was this 7 year old girl talking like she was smart in her table. She just wouldn't shut the fuk up...you know the smart aleck that everyone knows but probably end up amounting to nothing as an adult on the street. One and done. read more

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Amazing food! When you go to places that gather a lot of tourists I have a mediocre expectation but was blown away by The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. I didn't intend to have a five course meal but here I was going all in. Is the legend of the Washington's hospitality being carried on vicariously here?! I started with the Butternut Squash Soup and it was spot on. The spice cream sauce is a nice compliment and overall a nice rich texture. Next was the Roasted Turkey Pot Pie with nice tender white meat and a gravy encompassing a fresh buttermilk biscuit. Lastly I finished with coffee and the Colonial Bread Pudding with fresh made whipped cream and the bread pudding have notes reminiscent of French toast. Let's not forget about the colonial ambiance and attentive staff that really hit this out of the park. read more

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Great service, decoration that looks like the late 1700s, underwhelming food. The peanut soup is cool! I did love eating like a president! The steak was not great, and the steak fries were so mushy. read more

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Problem is that we've eaten here for years on and off. Years ago this was our #1 favorite place to go for a fancy meal by the fireplace. So.... On a beautiful day wanted to sit us in a dark windowless room while the bar area was sunny and bright. The peanut soup had no peanuts nor water chestnuts and was lukewarm , and overly thick with corn starch, and was a cup not a bowl size ( with a chipped rim). Maybe 3/4 of a cup. And oh how I miss the house made crackers!!!! The fried green tomatoes were hard to cut and were not served in a lettuce bed any longer. The turkey pot pie was mostly a biscuit covered in gravy. The waiter dropped off a bottle of water but didn't pour it nor replenish it when empty. He took our order left , brought the food and left until he brought the checks. read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - Martha Washington Tea - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

This place was amazing! The food was really good and so was the service. The staff was really nice and took good care of us. The food came out extremely fast and the pricing was reasonable and the atmosphere was great. 5 stars. read more

A lovely lunch on Memorial Day. The food was absolutely delicious, and and ambiance was splendid. It was quiet and peaceful, despite many tour busses of people. We would definitely come back! read more

This was my second or third time dining at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Despite not having reservations, we were seated within five minutes of walking up on a Saturday around lunchtime. We were seated in the front room, which has a great view of the road and people walking up to Mt. Vernon. The menu has something for everyone. On this visit, I opted for the soup and sandwich option. I had the a bowl of the butternut squash soup and half a club sandwich. Together they were the perfect amount of food, and they both tasted delicious. The food is good and prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely visit again! read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - Butternut Squash Soup and 1/2 Triple Decker Club Sandwich - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

Party of three, ordered hoecakes as appetizer (two pancake-like patties in syrup), shrimp&grits (incredible!), steak frite (meh) and chicken&waffles (delicious!). Was not overly impressed w the steak frite, it was not flavorful at all, but the homemade potato wedges were pleasantly crispy. The inn setup itself was endearing, but different uniforms could enhance the charm. Michie Tavern in Charlottesville is much better in that way. Server was nice and we only had to wait about fifteen minutes for lunch on a Friday with no reservation. read more

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We went for brunch at 11am on Sunday. Parking was easy and there were many handicapped spots available (nearby), but easy to drop our party off right in front of restaurant and park in the lot a short walk away. Seated right away in a beautiful room. Wished the fireplace was on, but the room was lovely nonetheless. If you visit in the winter and are cold easily, you might bring a shawl. We ordered brunch, starting with the skillet cornbread. Serving was small but perfect size for our party of 3, ladies. Delicious! I enjoyed my omelette and appreciated that the chef made my potatoes without peppers and onions. Omelette was yummy and big enough to take some home. We ordered an extra entree of the Mac & Cheese for the table and it was delicious! It came with green beans that were very yummy. We were disappointed that the attached store was closed during our visit (I think for inventory). But a great excuse to come back in the future for brunch and shopping. The wait staff was lovey and attentive. I highly recommend this charming venue for brunch or an event (the party rooms near the dining area were very nice.) read more

I was so happy to sit and eat something other than fast food (we're traveling). The food was good, but the service was better. Our server was a young guy, probably around 18-22, and I wasn't sure how it was going to go at first but he was excellent. All of the younger boys who ran the food were incredibly sweet and attentive. They even stopped to chat with me for a minute. It's a great place to relax, eat something different and get some incredibly attentive service. Thank you! You guys were a bright spot on our trip. read more

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My wife and I want to try somewhere a little bit more special while we were in the Fort Belvoir area. Looking this up on yelp, I did not realize this was part of the George Washington, Mount Vernon estate. With that, we had some high expectations. Unfortunately, most missed the mark by a lot. We did not order any appetizers, their adult beverages were delicious. I ordered a Cobb salad with salmon and my wife their cheeseburger medium well. When my salad arrived, I was rather shocked at the amazingly small portion of salmon as well as its preparation. It looked and tasted like it was cooked in a deep fat fryer. My wife's medium well burger was more rare than anything! Our bartender dash server did a great job trying to correct the situation; however, at this price point, you expect things to be right the first time. I know we will never be back. read more

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We made an online reservation to eat at the Inn before the wine festival. The host staff and server were very pleasant. The menu is traditional period food, like the taverns in Williamsburg. I had the half club sandwich with soup, and I tried the peanut soup. It was tasty, but very filling. My husband ordered the onion soup and then the turkey pot pie. He was less impressed with his choice. It was a huge serving, with lots of heavy biscuit and gravy. The location and setting make this a good place for a meal when visiting Mt Vernon. read more

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Service and food was excellent. Wait staff was attentive and efficient, pricing was reasonable. The only negative was it seemed that the room we were in had a lot of activity from other staff going through with various products, not sure what that was about and it was still prime lunch time. Overall I would recommend and would go back to dine there. read more

This is about what I expected. A country inn/southern cooking restaurant aligned with George Washington's Mount Vernon. Dishes like turkey pot pie, jambalaya, hoecake, fried green tomatoes, cornbread. Other entrees include shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, fried chicken, lamb chops, fried trout, broiled salmon, beef fricassee, crab cakes, and skillet Mac n' cheese. They also have handhelds, like the triple-decker club (which has rave reviews), grilled chicken, fried green BLT, the bacon jam burger, BBQ pork. Additionally, they have soups, salads, and the typical brunch (eggs Benedict, pancakes, omelets, etc). I had the salmon, which was pretty good, though a little rich for me. Moist, served on mashed potatoes, which were fresh and actually seasoned. I had the fried green tomatoes before that and while the breading was a fail . . . flimsy and came off easily . . . but flavors were rich and pleasing. I passed on dessert, but they offer things like flourless chocolate cake, cheesecake, and bread pudding. They also have wine, beer, and cocktails. Basic stuff . . . I had a refreshing sangria and Martha's rum punch, which was fruity, but not too sweet. Service was low-key, but effective. Vibe is homey and on point with the colonial theme. Nice spot to stop off while visiting Mount Vernon, but wouldn't make it a destination. read more

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Everything about this place is great. The food was very good, and the service was fast and even the workers were so kind to us. The old timey makes it actually feel like the old times. I love this place and I would definitely come back. One minor little thing was the chips weren't flavorful or crunchy, they were just too soft. read more

We came here on vacation from Florida to DC and checked out Washington's Mt. Vernon Estate and then had dinner here right after. It was really cool. The atmosphere was great, loved the colonial feel of this place and very quick service. We had the Jamabalya and Pot Pie and they were both delectable. Very good food and service! Cute place to go to right after the trip to the estate read more

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Fantastic food with great service. Very cheerful hostess who seated us right away and server was equally pleasant who guided our group of 7 through the menu providing recommendations and suggestions. Everything was just delish!! Will come back in a heartbeat! read more

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We visited Mount Vernon and stopped for lunch at the Inn Restaurant. We asked our server what the most authentic dishes were and were recommended the hoecakes (reportedly George Washington's favorite!) and peanut soup. We also got the beef fricassee entree. We really enjoyed all of our dishes. The hoecakes were a fun pancake alternative and super tasty. I also would recommend the peanut soup just because it's so unique! It was almost like eating peanut butter in soup form, but honestly really good. The beef fricassee entree was huge. So warm, nourishing, and comforting. They are very generous with the amount of beef given. Highly recommend this fun dining experience while visiting Mount Vernon. read more

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Very good good, super convenient after a day at Mt. Vernon. Food was very high quality.

I had a pretty high expectation for this restaurant since I thought it is part of the Mount Vernon. The building is very cool. I like the historical environment, but I have to say it is not as cool as Colonial Williamsburg. Service is fine, but quite slow. It takes 20 mins to have our waitress to finish the payment after we are done eating. The food is average. Quite frankly I think it is a bit overpriced. There is definitely area for improvement. read more

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My friends and I enjoyed eating brunch here. The restaurant is decorated like it is one of George Washington's homes. The waiter was nice and patient with our questions. My friend enjoyed her chicken and waffles, and I thoroughly enjoyed the okra and friend green tomato Benedict. My other friend opted for the pork chops and green beans with a side of pancakes. The portions were huge. We got bread pudding, apple pie and cherry pie for dessert. The desserts were pretty good, but not as impressive as the entrees. I really enjoyed the sangria with my meal. read more

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Dinner before our tour. Definitely recommend the Hoe Cake, Peanut Soup, as well as the Maryland Crab Soup for Appetizers. Main course Sandy got the Braised Ribs on Mashed Potatoes and fresh Green Beans. I had the Beef Fricasee over Mashed Potatoes. Our libations we both got a nice Hot Apple Cider with Brandy and our Dessert was a Cherry Pie A La Mode. read more

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Tried the cornbread and had extra butter added to the top and honey on the side. Even though the handle of the skillet was warm the butter was not melting which was an indication that the bread wasn't hot. Even with this I gave it a try and had to return it. I don't like cornbread with actual corn but even with that the cornbread was sooo dry it was inedible. Would never recommend to others! The crab cake dinner was ok at best. Crab cakes were burnt underneath, potatoes were very dense and corn succotash was salty. Not what I was expecting based off the high review rating. Best thing was the fries which is why I'm rating a 2 instead of 1. read more

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - Crab Cake Dinner with corn succotash - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Virginia

Quickly seated. The restaurant is very open with old time decor. The soup I had was onion and it was like and rich. The sandwich was average. The shrimp roll was good but left you wanting more. The Brussels sprouts were so good. I would have never imagined putting those things together but it absolutely works. The prices are fair for what you get. read more

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