Royal Restaurant & Caterers Inc

734 N Saint Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314

chris r. writes: Server was all about business, not very friendly, but got the job done. I had a tasty, Greek Omelette, Feta, Spinach. The grits were not bad and the toast was as expected. Cheap food. They have a all you can eat pasta bar on thursdays from 11-2.

Bubba's Bar-B-Q Inc

7810 Lee Hwy
Falls Church, VA 22042

Kel D. writes: As a NC gal I can vouch for their BBQ being authentic. It has just the right amount of smokiness and their vinegar sauce is perfect!

I get the Atkin's platter, with collard greens (fresh!) and slaw. It's often enough to have leftovers for another…

Vinh Loi Restaurant

5811 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

Armstrong B. writes: Accessible via the 16A, 16D, 16B, 16F, and 16J buses. The 16E is the late night bus so don't take it or you'll find the restaurant closed (8 or 9 PM is closing time).

You basically have two choices for your entrees, either a rice dish or soup (which…

Bmw of Fairfax Service

8427 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031

Nathaniel L. writes: When you move to a new place one of the hardest places to find is a good auto mechanic whom you trust.  A good assumption is to take your car to the dealership for service.  They know your car best and have the right equipment for the job.  After…

Rocky Run Tap & Grill

6480 Dobbin Center Way
Columbia, MD 21045

dave h. writes: Rocky Run is excellent for bar nights of excessive drinking or dinner with the wife's parents.  Bar is big and can handle lots of people, and i mean they have buckets of peanuts for you to consume and throw the shells on the floor.
Beer is good, they…

Mixtec Restaurant
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1792 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

jenn h. writes: As a California girl, I've been less than impressed with the attempts at Mexican food I've seen and tasted up in dees here parts.  I was told that Mixtec was the real deal Holyfield, so the hubby and I gave it a go.  

We decided to brunch it out with…

Chicken Basket

5058 Nicholson Ln Ste B
Rockville, MD 20852

reuben j. writes: LIke Wayne, I havent tried the chicken (which is like Bush saying he hasn't tried to fatten Boeing's piockets)-but the burgers, man-the burgers are aiight!

Sushi-King Restaurant

6490 Dobbin Rd
Ste F
Columbia, MD 21045

Jono S. writes: Sushi is not exactly my idea of Asian soul food.  Friends used to drag me kicking and screaming to sushi bars when I lived in California while attending medical school.  At the time I didn't get it.  School was stressful enough without having to…

Don Pablo's

6191 Columbia Crossing Circle
Columbia, MD 21045

Aisha K. writes: I like the food here a lot. I am 1/2 Latina and I find the chile rellanos  and pina coladas very authentic!

The Container Store

2800 Clarendon Blvd
Apt W503
Arlington, VA 22201

MiRIAM w. writes: For something like the last six months I have been driving around DC (read: using my car on average about one time per week) with a pair of spice racks from The Container Store in my trunk. Their intended destination was not to be when it was…

The Tomato Palace

10221 Wincopin Cir
Columbia, MD 21044

christine p. writes: i enjoy tomato palace.  the prices are affordable you can order salad pasta or pizza.  one night i went here decided i really wanted to eat a burger and since they  are "related" to Clyde's next door  my server said no problem,  so the burger came…

Champps Restaurant

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044

Mark S. writes: Champp's is definitely predictable. And that's not a bad thing. They are consistent in the good quality food, good menu selection and good service.

We go here on Tuesdays (now that they've re-instated Kid's night) and our kids love it. They have a…

Bennigans

35 Saint Patricks Dr
Waldorf, MD 20603

Lori B. writes: Service is great and the host staff is very friendly.  I really like the Monte Cristo Panini sandwich.  all the yumminess of a Monte Cristo, but not deep fat batter fried.  You can get that, but it is huge.

Kids get a cute green shamrock cookie with…

Cornerstone Grill & Loft

7325 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Bruce D. writes: Sometimes a place comes along where the walls speak history and after hours sparks fly and magic happens.  Well my friends...
this is that place!  It's hard to describe in words alone but here goes:

Sports bar  esp. everything to do with the TERPS -…

Amphora Restaurant

377 Maple Ave W
Vienna, VA 22180

Michelle P. writes: When I offered to take my grandma to dinner she was understandable very excited.  I asked her where she wanted to go and she said she didn't care.  I suggested Thats Amore and then Amphora.  Her face lit up when I said Amphora.  She said "I haven't…

Bailey's Pub & Grille

4238 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203

Steve G. writes: We gathered here in the name of Yelp
for a happy hour that needed no help.
The service was prompt, our waitress fun
from the start of the night 'till the time we were done.
The beer list is great, in bottles and on tap,
lots of micros besides the usual…

Chipotle

601 F St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Allan H. writes: I love Chipotle burritos.  I continually make the mistake of gorging myself with 3 lbs. burritos during lunch and sleepwalking through the rest of the workday.  The only problem is that the lines at these places are always out the door, but I have…

Milano Pizzeria & Family Restaurant

6230 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152

Cary S. writes: Down-home Greek and Italian cooking at it's best.  Great food, great service, and great people.  You can't go wrong with any Greek dish.

Wagshal's Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Spring Valley

4855 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

alexis g. writes: A sandwich from Wagshal's will come through in a clutch -- if you're in the area and really hungry. I would suggest the roasted turkey or roast beef, those are the best I've had at this place. The neighborhood is wonderful, and it's not hard to find…

Alder Branch At Fallsgrove

102 Fallsgrove Blvd Apt 1401
Rockville, MD 20850

Dorris L. writes: I did enjoy the pros of living here: dog-friendly community across the street from all the necessities; Safeway, restaurants, shopping and liquor and convenience stores. The management is really wonderful and responsive to your needs - they pretty…

Lindy's Bon Apetit

2040 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Dave E. writes: CALL AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AHEAD!!

If you do, you're in for some great, great food.  Reading Tina's review, I can understand where she's coming from, but I was also pretty shocked by the food selections made.  If you're looking for something that isn't…

The Tortilla Factory

648 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Rebecca J. writes: I've been dining here for over twenty years.  Awesome chips and salsa.  Lightning fast service!  Friendly waitstaff and owners who will remember you when you come back!  One of my fav. mexican restaurants.  Some of my favorites include the cheese…

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill of Merrifield

3058 Gatehse Plz
Merrifield, VA 22081

Stephanie N. writes: This place is cool, it uses garage doors for their decor and have a pretty large menu.  Prices are medium high :)  I prefer the flat bread pizzas to the deep dishes though.  Its strange, they don't offer a lot of "traditional" pizzas unless you…

Chaos Inc
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1633 Q St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Sean S. writes: I haven't been in a couple of years but if they have finally installed air conditioning throw in another star.  

The Saturday night drag show is great though the mistresses in charge really, really have overstayed their welcome.

The music was always…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

6260 Seven Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044

Patrick B. writes: I found this to be a decent Barnes and Noble. I visited here while in town from Cleveland and found it to have an extensive selection. The Starbucks next door is great to have there too, even though I didn't patronize it. But, it's dark on the…

Pauli Moto's Asian Bistro

1961 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22102

Maureen K. writes: from 5-7 it's happy hour and 1/2 price nigiri and rolls. I got spicy tuna and a dragon roll for 7 bucks. The sushi was ok but great price. Just said at 1 of the three bars, happy hour is just at the bar. It's not advertised and there are no happy our…

Sushi Sono Japanese Restaurant

10215 Wincopin Cir
Columbia, MD 21044

Ralph G. writes: If you're looking for some quality sushi in the Columbia area, this would probably be the place to go. The ambiance is nice, grainy wood tables the waitresses (no waiters?) wear blue kimonos.

There are many sushi specials that are not on the menu, so…

Capital Q
Neighborhood: Chinatown

707 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Robin P. writes: BBQ in Chinatown--how can you go wrong, really? The expectations are so low in the first place given the tacky faux-cowboy decor and Chinese characters on the facade that anything coming from here had to be at least enjoyably edible.

This was a stop…

Pizzatalia

2443 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171

Rowena E. writes: great hidden take out lunch counter with good prices. They serve personal size pizzas that definitely fill you up. Ask about daily specials for subs, etc... They used to serve lasagna or manicotti lunch specials that came with a two person sized…

Pasta Mia
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1790 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

davide g. writes: For the uninitiated, allow me to explain how Pasta Mia works.

1. Unless you know the owners quite well, or it is a rainy, freezing cold Washington Tuesday in February, or you arrive at 3:30 PM, you can expect to wait in line.  For a while.  So bring a…

La Loma Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

316 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

alexis g. writes: La Loma has a good view of Massachusetts Ave., and it's only about four blocks west of Union Station. I had the spinach burrito, and my mate had swordfish. The guacamole was decent, but not as good as some other places I've visited (GUAPO'S GUAC IS…

Heavy Weight Movers

Washington, DC 20036

Dorris L. writes: There's no real office, it's a bunch of guys with a 16-footer that has a logo slapped on it, and one of the guys didn't speak english. But they called twice to confirm before the day of the move, they brought an extra guy because they wanted to get…

Andre Chreky Salon

1604 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Kristen F. writes: I'm giving ACS 3 Stars: 4 Stars for the massage and 2 for the hair.  

Massage--4 stars--Lisa was really good.  It was pretty awkward, but that was probably more me than her because I find the whole massage thing to be quite strange.  It's like, whoa,…

Detailz Fine Auto Cleaning
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1629 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

Stef W. writes: I don't know much about cars.  So, when a friend who knows cars said I should get my car detailed every year, I listened.  Maybe it's not really necessary, but when someone asks me if my 2001 car is brand new, I have to smile.  

I went to my…

Randolph Cree
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

325 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Beth K. writes: I got my hair cut there for the first time recently by a guy named Evan because Jim at RPM is out on sick leave indefinitely.  Evan gave me a good haircut, made good conversation and didn't try to push any products on me.

UPDATE- Almost two years…

Phoenix Park Hotel

520 N Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Marcy Lola R. writes: Cute little place. Convenient location, one block from Union Station and a couple more from the hill. The rooms are on the small-ish side, but cool - and the bathroom is nice and boutique-y. There's a nice big plasma tv, high speed internet (for…

Reruns

7001 Carroll Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Gayle G. writes: Stopped in here today and it was a trip! First off, the sheer amount of incense they burn in here is cr--aaa--zy. But, they had a huge sign in front declaring a winter clearance with some items on sale for $5 - $10 so I will brave almost anything…

Clare and Don's Beach Shack

130 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046

Aaron E. writes: A nice dive, so that means excellent. Small menu with seafood and vegetarian items. Every night during the week a special is available. They actually make the special, special. Imagine that.

For instance, on Tuesdays, the Fish and Chips are around…