Got these for delivery, so keep that in mind. Good:…read more- Great selection of sauces - The sauces were delicious. I recommend the moon dust and 24k gold. Not sure what either are but they were great. - The fries were a good portion, and they were also still crispy when they got to me. That's like the first time I've had fries delivered that still tasted fresh. - The wings with the dry sauces were still pretty crispy. Bad: - No description of what sauces are. 24k gold?? Moon dust?? - They only give 1 small side of ranch, even with 15 wings - They gave me TWO flats with a 15 wing order, the rest were drums. It should be about 50/50 - Some of the wings were tiny. Some were massive though so it sort of balanced out. Although there were several negatives in my eyes everything was delicious, which is the most important part, and I will definitely order from here again.

I was told this is one of the best wings in the area and they did not disappoint. We ordered honey…read morelemon pepper wings and I highly recommend them. Service was quick and ready before the estimated time they gave us. Definitely will add to the list of my request DMV spots. We did pick up so I can't attest to the ambiance but this location was in a gas station.

Chill spot in north old town. Shrimp was delicious. Corn had a nice char. Huge beer selection…read more Burger was hearty.

Came by twice since it was close to my hotel. The place was empty around 1700 on a Tuesday night…read morebut packed Wednesday night coz it's Trivia night. On both nights, I thought service was good. First night, I got a brisket cheesesteak...this had tons of meat but lacking in the advertised fresh jalapeños and also lacking in flavor. Needed salt and I also added tobasco for some heart. Fries were not crispy, but soft and some were oily. Next, I got the Wednesday smoked two meat and two sides special. Brisket was ok...couldn't really tell because it was soaked in bbq sauce. Would recommend getting bbq sauce on the side. I also got the pork ribs which was dry and some parts were too overcooked to eat. The sides were underwhelming with the mashed potatoes being simple and I paid for the Brussels spouts upgrade which was ok...def lacking in flavor. Overall, good for a quick stop, but the food was kind of lacking.

Stop in this hole in the wall for great service, ambiance and great food options for everyone…read more First timers get to sample their chili, and I recommend doing that before ordering! I had the chili/cheese sliders, delicious!

One of our favorite spots in Alexandria! We have been coming here for about 10 years!…read more They start every table off with a chili Sampler! They are known for their chili, and yes its REALLY good. If you like spicy and meaty, Texas chili is the way to go! My wife gets the vegetarian chili, she loves it! You always get a side of corn bread! The location is a little small, but plenty of space for people to go out in a group. Love the western theme on the inside and the big horse outside! The service was quick, fast, and everyone was pleasant!

Montereys Pizza is the best in Alexandria, always consistent affordable and delicious. I have tried…read moreall of the other pizza places in the area and nothing compares to Montereys.

So this is in the neighborhood of one of my clients. So it's convenient. The pizza is solid and…read moretheir services and prices are reasonable. I' have already been here a few times and will come back. I have only taken out, so I'm not sure I'm qualified to talk about the ambiance. It's a good lunch place.

Great food with excellent flavor. The portion were ample and I didn't finish my meal. Pulled pork…read moreand sausage are delicious and the smoke on the burnt ends was perfect. I will definitely come back when I get into town again.

I came here based on a recommendation that this was "the best BBQ." That set the bar pretty high,…read moreand unfortunately, the food didn't come close to meeting it. I ordered the two-meat meal with pulled pork and brisket, fiery mac & cheese, sweet BBQ baked beans, and cornbread, plus an iced tea. With tip, the total was $32.04. At that price, I expected a genuinely good BBQ meal. Instead, I left wondering how a place known for BBQ could miss the mark so badly on the meat. The pulled pork was simply bland. There wasn't much smoke or seasoning coming through, and very little about it stood out. The one positive: it wasn't dry. Then there was the brisket, which was by far the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was sliced extremely thin--almost like lunch meat--and had quite a bit of fat that didn't appear to have rendered properly. Yet somehow, despite all that fat, the meat itself was incredibly dry. Good brisket should be tender, juicy, and have properly rendered fat. This was none of those things. Quite frankly, it was some of the worst brisket I've had in years. Ironically, the BBQ sauces were considerably better than the BBQ. You get a choice of Original, Honey Chipotle, and North Carolina Vinegar. I really enjoyed the spicy, smoky-sweet flavor of the Honey Chipotle, but the Original was easily my favorite. That sauce was excellent, and I'd happily put it on another meal. The sides were a mixed bag. The sweet BBQ baked beans were decent and had good flavor. Nothing extraordinary, but I enjoyed them. The fiery mac & cheese had potential. I liked the heat from the jalapeños, but the cheese sauce had a noticeably grainy texture. Whether that came from the way it was prepared or how it was reheated, I don't know, but good mac & cheese should have a smooth, creamy, silky cheese sauce. This didn't. And then, surprisingly, we get to the best thing on the entire tray: the cornbread. I really liked that they put whole corn kernels in it, and the cornbread had great flavor. In fact, it was the only item on my tray that I finished completely. Unfortunately, it appeared to have been reheated--presumably in a microwave--which made some of the corn kernels chewy. Honestly, I would have preferred it served at room temperature. Still, it was easily the highlight of the meal. Even the iced tea managed to disappoint. I initially mixed the sweet and unsweetened teas, but after realizing I couldn't taste much sweetness, I went back and filled my glass with 100% sweet tea. It still wasn't sweet. Maybe the containers were accidentally switched that day, but whatever was labeled "sweet tea" definitely wasn't. For $32.04, I expected much better. When you're selling BBQ, the smoked meats need to be the reason people come back--not something that has to be rescued by sauce. There were some bright spots here: the Original BBQ sauce was excellent, the beans were good, and the cornbread was genuinely enjoyable. But those things can't make up for bland pulled pork and especially dry, poorly rendered brisket sliced like deli meat. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but based on the meal I was served, I wouldn't return. And I definitely wouldn't call it "the best BBQ."

I found this place thanks to Open Table. We made a reservation and were seated right on time…read more The service is great! My waitress was so nice and funny. I really enjoyed her service. I had the lunch burger and fries because the table next to me had ordered it and the smell was delicious. The burger did not disappoint!! Such good food! I finished lunch with the Silk Road cocktail. Think espresso martini meets a chai. Creamy and well balanced. Overall, great experience. We will be back!

This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.

Stopped into Chadwick's to watch the FIFA Finals, and it ended up being one of the highlights of…read moreour trip! The atmosphere was perfect for the match, and the staff made the experience even better. Donni and Karen were fantastic bartenders! Friendly, attentive, and full of great food and drink recommendations. The Nepo Wrap was delicious! portions were good, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. If we're ever back in Alexandria, Chadwick's will definitely be one of our first stops. Highly recommend!

If it seems like Chadwicks has been around for over 100 years...that's because it kind of has…read more Opened in 1979, the building which houses Chadwicks is a historic 19th century warehouse and is located right besides the Alexandria waterfront. Haven't been to Chadwicks in a while, so it was nice to convene for a recent brunch to catch up with some friends. While there is limited outdoor seating, I prefer the upstairs since it's typically quieter, and the abundant windows naturally illuminate the space. The interior is also characterized by nautically themed decor, along with exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring. TBH, this is one of the better Brunch spots in Old Town. There brunch menu is extensive - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68d065ce6d80726524c2bca9/t/6a3d8efe5e4fbd1439f0bc1a/1782419198238/Brunch.pdf - and has all of traditional breakfast offerings of pancakes, french toast, a variety of eggs, sausage/bacon/ham, etc. While there are also lunch type savory options such as sandwiches and chicken and pasta entrees, I opted for the classic biscuits and gravy. I don't normally eat this type of heavy carb heavy dish...but every now and then, it's not so bad. The plate arrived with two buttermilk biscuits, country bacon gravy, two sunny side up two eggs, and home fries. The gravy was nice and thick with pieces of sausage bits, but I found the biscuits on the dry side, rather than buttery and flaky. Eggs were prepared properly and had that satisfying "ooze" when the yolks were popped. Home fries tasted previously frozen and could've used a few more minutes in the fryer. Service was a bit slow as there was only one staff taking orders and delivering food. But he was friendly and would circle back around to check on our group frequently. Pair your meal with a few choices of cocktails (I ordered a $5 mimosa) and Chadwicks brunc h is a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. Be sure to inform your server ahead of time, if separate checks are desired. One brunch entree, one mimosa with tax and tip totalled to about $25.

We had a great lunch at Havana 151 - The Loft at Lena's in Del Ray…read more Just so there's no confusion, The Loft at Lena's is upstairs (and you need to take the elevator to get there) and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza is on the first floor. The Yates family owns both restaurants (they also own Table Talk over on Duke St.) We were wowed by The Loft's interior design. So nice and inviting. Just to get it out of the way, there is an idiosyncrasy in Havana 151's bar service. Even though there's a full bar, when we came for lunch shortly before noon, our server mentioned that the bartender doesn't come in until 4pm, so they can't provide cocktails earlier in the day. But that was okay since we weren't drinking anyway. We started with the yucca fries as an appetizer. They were flavorful and had a great texture. For better or for worse, the dipping sauce was kind of a cilantro pesto. JP ordered the Ropa Vieja (literal translation: red clothes). This dish came with shredded beef stewed with tomato, red and green pepper and onion. It also came with rice and toasted plantains. JP thought this dish was excellent. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich, which was pork, ham, cheese, Dijon mustard and pickles on Ciabatta bread. I did pick the pickles off (like I would with a hamburger), and ate them later. Accompanying the sandwich were some really delicious fries. I should note that I took half of the sandwich home, and when I heated it up and ate it the next day, the garlic from the pork had amplified., Service was great from our talkative waitress. Our orders came out in good time and were correctly prepared. We'll be back.

Had a really cool experience tonight at lena's. I've been coming here since it opened…read more Tonight I came in from a flight and got here a little after 9:00 and they were completely tearing the place apart to do an amazing cleaning. I had a burger and they worked around me no problem. They took every single thing off the shelves behind the bar cleaned everything disassembled everything from behind the pizza bar it's amazing to see that they do this a couple times a year I have not seen this in other restaurants even though I've worked in them for many years. Pretty impressive and shows that they really care I highly recommend Lena's it never disappoints

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.

I visited Mason Social for brunch back in April on a beautiful spring day, and it was such a cute,…read morequaint spot. The atmosphere was pleasant, relaxed, and inviting, with house music, jazz, and R&B playing throughout brunch, which really added to the overall vibe. The décor and ambiance felt both functional and elegant without trying too hard, and it perfectly complemented the laid-back energy of the space. The food was very good overall. My only suggestion would be adding a steak sauce option and perhaps mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes to better complement the steak and eggs entrée. Our server was helpful but they may need more staff for brunch as he was quite busy but he was great! The bottomless mimosas were delicious, bubbly, and definitely worth it. I'd absolutely return again, especially to experience the dinner atmosphere.

Live music on a Monday night always makes things great. Local neighborhood bar, the old fashioned…read moreand the espresso martini are my go to. Highly recommended. The carnitas nachos, bone marrow burger, fried pickles, and cheesy meatballs were all good. But the winner goes to the lemongrass Thailand chili wings. 10/10. Service is good, staff is friendly. I love that their happy hour is offered through out the restaurant. Street parking is not too bad. I will return.