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4.5 (2 reviews)

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4 years ago

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5 years ago

Best BBQ in town! A must stop for locals and tourists driving through. Their smoked meats are amazing and their queso is to die for!

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Pizza Monkey

Pizza Monkey

4.3
(30 reviews)
57.4 mi
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Pizza Monkey knows how to do Detroit-style pizza! Ordered online and pizza was ready at the stated…read moretime. The Detroiter and Bee Sting were both delicious, but I preferred the Detroiter more (I love meat!). You can tell the ingredients were fresh. Definitely give them a try if you're looking for this style of pizza. Carry out only!

I was shopping in the area and took the opportunity to order a pizza to take home. My husband is…read moreparticularly keen on Detroit style, and we have had quite a few Detroit style pizzas from places over the years both in and outside of Detroit. This one was pretty good, but I do have a quibble; the crust was much denser than Detroit style crust usually is. The height of the pizza was about 2/3 of the usual height of a light and airy but thick Detroit style crust, so I am not sure if this dough just didn't rise properly or if PM does their crust differently. I don't personally care for heavy thick crust so this isn't a deviation I particularly care for. That said, I did like the robust sauce and the cheese, toppings were sufficient though not exceptionally generously applied. I recommend getting hot honey on the side if you want that, it was less noticeable pre-applied, though I could taste it a little. The pop up is colocated with Corned Beef King and there is a picnic table for when the weather is good but it is primarily takeout. Food was ready ontime so I was in and out super quickly. If you don't mind a heavier crust you should give them a try. I'll probably be back when hubs wants a Detroit style and we don't have time to drive to Frederick where the best one I've found in MD can be had, but tbh just one slice sat like a brick in my tummy.

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Inside ordering/pickup window
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Crabby Maggie's

Crabby Maggie's

4.6
(117 reviews)
10.3 mi

If you are looking for a place to eat in the area, stop reading reviews, get in the car, and head…read morestraight to Crabby Maggie's! Five enthusiastic stars up for everything! We had to drop off some items in the area and wanted to get dinner before heading back, so we looked over the menu and reviews. It seemed like it would be perfect for seafood lovers, and we were able to snag one of the last tables available. From the time we walked in, the service was amazing. The staff made great recommendations, checked on us frequently without being intrusive, and made sure we were enjoying our first experience there. Even the other customers were super friendly and told us they had been coming back for years for the great food and service. We both loved our meals. The breading on my fish was really crispy (a recommendation from the server), and the hush puppies were delicious. The portions were very generous, and I really enjoyed my leftovers the next day! The decor there is also super cute. They have several old soda machines outside and adorable crab-themed items inside and outside. Even though it's a bit of a drive, we both agreed that it will be well worth another trip in the future!

The server was extremely tentative and nice. The place was very cute and cozzy. The bathroom could…read moreuse some attention, the sink is like a power washer and a bit aggressive. Regretted getting the crab cluster as it was only one crab when I could've gotten a pound for $5 more. The crab is also cooked plain with an old bay shaker at the table. The bang bang shrimp was very good. My boyfriend got the "crusty Mac" and said there were shells inside the crab cake, wasn't a fan of that and the amount of crab cake in it.

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Heirloom

Heirloom

4.4
(179 reviews)
45.1 mi

On a very busy Saturday night, two lovely hostesses at heirloom found a way to get my husband and I…read moreright to the bar so it turned out to be one of the best meals we have had since we moved to reston in 2012. We entered through the distillery, which was hopping, and slid into the secret cubbyhole that led to heirloom. The noisy World Cup crowd immediately silenced as we walked to the bar. It was like being in a completely different atmosphere. You can see from the photos attached that the meal was /cr B/ /ump I/ Teges. We started out with these great appetizers. I make a Barada burst at home, we learned in Italy how to do it. Yours was one of the best I've ever had. Same with the lemon ricotta ravioli. It's like we were in Sicily again. Sitting at the bar, we decided sure why not have their best steak? And we did. And it was. This was a Prime Kansas City strip, 18 ounce bone in. on top, a buttery braised shallot. Cooked to perfection, tasty and buttery. Our sides were these nice parmesan crispy, layered potatoes and a delightful grilled leaf spinach. We were a little disappointed we had no room for dessert. But we will be back! The service was spectacular. Sitting at the bar, it was like we had two personal servers and a third on standby at all times. It was fun watching them make the drinks, there is a lot of attention to detail. If you have not tried heirloom, I cannot recommend it more highly. We look forward to returning!

Cocktails were good, service was great but my meal was very oily…read more I did tell the waiter who explained it was the "butter" in the pasta They did offer a replacement I personally wouldn't return. The menu wasn't my taste. The burger sounded good but most of the options weren't for me Very small menu Sorbet was delicious The restaurant itself was casual and trendy

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Inside with bar
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Burger and steak
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HawaU

HawaU

4.8
(207 reviews)
41.2 mi
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My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

This is 100% a hole in the wall spot because I really love their spam masubi's. I also really like…read morethat they offer a punch card now for their loyal customers. I told myself the next time I visit I'll try something different. I also really appreciate that they take phone orders, it makes my life easier since I have a limited time frame for lunch. By the time I get there my food is ready.

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Loco Moco Bowl
Bulgogi fries, fricken' delicious! Good thing I don't live in town, I'd be eating these way too often.

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Bulgogi fries, fricken' delicious! Good thing I don't live in town, I'd be eating these way too often.

Wandering Joe's - popuprestaurants - Updated July 2026

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