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Gua-Rapo
Sep 16, 2009 by Michael from Fort Washington, MD

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[4] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Adequate at best.
• Overpriced.

“Bland, overpriced food and indifferent service.”

Village Bistro
Jun 17, 2009 by Joni from Arlington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food, presentation, service.
• A tad noisy, but then it's a Bristo.

“My hubby and I have been coming to this wonderful place for almost 25 years. Think coastal Italy on the Med. Not cheap, but both food and presentation beautiful. Mussels in garlic sauce best in the world. Love taking guests to this eatery.”

Mr Days
Apr 17, 2009 by Kate from Alexandria

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good bar food; On Wednesday it has AWESOME prices!
• At 33, I feel too old to hang out there anymore.

“This restaurant was great for watching sports or for hanging out with the 20 something crowd. I LOVE their garden salad with blackened chicken!”

Atillas
Mar 6, 2009 by isabella from washington dc

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very clean and tasty food.
• I live in DC I wish I live close to Atillas Columbia Pike.

“Their cost and food quality is very good. Friendly staff and clean kitchen. Appetizers, gyros, Mediterranean sandwich and also chicken gyro is my favored. You should try their veggie sandwiches.”

Marios Pizza & Subs
Sep 29, 2008 by Mike

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great food and fast service.
• No indoor seating and can be very busy.

“I've been going to Mario's for years and they have constantly delivered quality food for a great price. I live 40 miles away and make the trek for Mario's.”

Kabab Palace Inc
Mar 21, 2008 by Zwannah from Seattle

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food, great portions.
• Gets really busy at lunch, can't find a seat.

“By far some of the best food I've ever eaten. I lived in Virginia for three years and ate at this place at least four times a week. Some of the best tasting food you could want. I've never eaten anything on the menu and didn't like it. It simply doesn't matter what you order, from lamb to chicken to beef to lentils to spinach, you will be satisfied. The portions are great, normally you would probably think they were giving you too much but ounce you start eating I guarantee you'll finish! My favorite is the Lamb Chop Kabab!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Guajillo
Mar 11, 2008 by Gary from Lorton, VA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great menu, amazing warm salsa, soft lamb tacos, mole sauce.
• Can be loud; long waiting without reservations on weekends.

“If you want authentic Mexican food and small atmosphere, this is the place! Although very crowded on weekends (lines out the door) and can get loud, it's worth the wait and reservation. Some specialties include: chips and amazing warm salsa (best we've ever had), chicken with Mole' sauce (chocolate) unbelievable! And their soft tacos (have a combo of three - chicken, carnitas and lamb)! They also have a great chocolate flan. We lived in CA and this place is great!”

Ray's The Steaks
Mar 3, 2008 by Mark from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Good food at a reasonable price.
• Rude staff, rushed meal, long wait for a table.

“Rays has good steaks at very reasonable prices, but if youre looking for a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience, you may want to look elsewhere. Most other reviews provide ample feedback on the food (which is good&be sure to try the crab bisque if you decide to go), so Ill just cover the elements that had a negative impact on my time at Rays. Expect to fight through the crowd waiting at the door to add your name to the waiting list, and dont be surprised when the shockingly rude and condescending hostesses are irritated that they have to interact with you. Technically, the restaurant doesnt take reservations, but seating times for the day are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Most people arrive hours before and request specific dining times (not a reservation?), so if you just show up when youre ready to eat, youre likely to wait two hours (three to four hours on a Friday or Saturday) before getting a table. Parking, ambiance and décor are non-existent, and although your food will come out very quickly (really, youll be surprised), you are expected (and reminded) to eat quickly and make room for waiting patrons.”

Ruby Tuesday
Dec 12, 2007 by Kimberly from Herndon, VA

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Service not bad.
• Food made me sick.

“On December 10, 2007 I ordered the petite sirloin with a salad and I got food poisoning. I could keep anything down for a whole day and I had a bad case of diarrhea. I believe the lettuce was left out too long and possibly contaminated on the bar. Avoid eating here at all costs. If you do go to eat here only get something fairly safe like a baked potato or fries. .”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mrs Chens Kitchen
Nov 28, 2007 by Lee from Arlington

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[3] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Service is fast.
• Food not as good as it used to be and atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired.

“Years ago, used to be a very nice restaurant - friendly people and good food. Has really gone downhill lately and most of the dishes are very greasy and the premises needs a good cleaning. May improve in the future but someone else will have to give an update because won't be going there again.”

Cafe Italia
Nov 26, 2007 by Joanna from Silver Spring

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“Food so bad we are still in shock. Bread was mushy and tasteless. Haven't seen this kind of lousy pseudo-Italian bread since the 1960s. Small pizza marguerite was also flavorless. We asked for a very crisp crust. What we got was lightly baked. Four salads were without flavor or color. Three of us asked for vinegar and oil, one for blue cheese. We were served four salads with gloppy bottled Italian dressing. My fettuccine with chicken and pesto was dreadful. The chicken was gray and flavorless like cafeteria "mystery meat." The pasta was way overcooked and the pesto (which they called "green basil sauce") was thin and flavorless. One order was screwed up entirely, even though the place was virtually empty - so not like the waiter was busy. Only one other table occupied when we ordered. He barely apologized, and then took forever to bring a replacement - why we don't know, since the place was still empty - only three tables (including us) occupied at the time. Atmosphere is awful - dark, dingy, with cheap faux-Tiffany lamps from the 1960s. A truly unpleasant evening. Avoid at all costs. There are dozens of restaurants on Restaurant Row. This one is terrible.”

Atlacatl And Pupuseria
Nov 9, 2007 by BA from Alexandria, VA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Family atmosphere, authentic, good food, great price.
• Hey, it's a homegrown el Salvadoran restaurant with plates under $10 what's not to like?

“Good, basic and very authentic el Salvadoran food. Casual, family atmosphere, full of el Salvadorans along with a few gringos who know a where to find a good, cheap meal. Lots of local color (i.e. Univision on the TV and chanchona on the juke box). Plates for as cheap as $7 to $8.”

El-Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
Oct 22, 2007 by JoJo from Arlington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food, great quality, friendly service from Tamera, prompt and alert hostess
• There's not one in my hometown!

“Food and service was excellent. I was in Johnson City for business and someone at my hotel recommended Cheddar's Casual Cafe. I had never even heard of this chain before, but was quickly impressed with everything and was glad I was told to check this restaurant out. Tamera, the bartender, took very good care of me and made me feel welcomed. Her great personality and humor, along with the friendly welcome by the hostess and great quality of food for the value, I will be sure to come back to Cheddar's if I am in the Johnson City area again!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Marios Pizza & Subs
Sep 19, 2007 by Chris from Bristow, VA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Best steak & cheese and great pizza.
• Not to eat in restaurant. Tables outdoors no bathrooms.

“I have been going to this restaurant for years. The steak & cheese (have them fry the onions) is absolutely fantastic! The pizza is like none other. I travel 30 miles to eat here when I can. My three sons love it. They have lots of other subs that are great. Joe and lefty have been there over 20 years! The workers love there.”

Metro 29 Diner Restaurant
Jul 17, 2007 by Gee from Arlington

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing horrible place
• Everything!

“Horrible! Good was nasty and very expensive. You don't go to a diner to spend $20 on an entree, but those were the prices at the Metro 29. Our waiter was not friendly and the hostess didn't even say "thank you" when we paid her.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Burger King
Jul 7, 2007 by John from Scranton, PA

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Great fried potatoes.
• Small bathroom.

“We happened upon this little bistro while looking for a good place to have dinner. They serve the most delicious fried potatoes, like nothing I had ever seen before! I wonder if they have patented their recipe?”

Metro 29 Diner Restaurant
Jul 5, 2007 by Andrea from Waldorf, MD

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• With the service and food being fantastic, it is a surprise that there is such a short wait for tables.
• Sometimes the strawberry shortcake sits out a little too long and gets dry.

“Metro 29 Diner has such a friendly atmosphere that it is always enjoyable meeting friends there for dinner. I have been there with my husband alone as well as with friends when celebrating birthdays and special times for the last 10 years. The staffs are not only friendly and get to know their loyal customers, they really do know their menus and are always accommodating when dealing with special orders. Thumbs up to you Metro 29!”

Ray's The Steaks
May 6, 2007 by noyfb from falls church, va

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Great food, fresh veggies and not overcooked.
• World's worst "no reservations!" policy; noisy; won't cook-to-order!

“Must agree that the food is great. Having been an inveterate diner for over 35 years (everything from greasy spoons to 5-star salons!). Even after our hosts made several advance trips and phone calls to make sure our party of family and seniors would be accommodated, all we got were lame excuses and a longer wait. While our table sat empty! Heck, they even made a 90-year old lady wait out in the rain until we kvetched enough to be seated. But, folks here in dc are too much into punishment and put up with this rude treatment of customers to dine at a trendy place. Also bad is their mandatory cooking policies on some meat cuts. While I'm ok with rare or med rare, some want it more well-done for medical reasons or personal preference. Pretty nervy for a place to tell you how they will cook your steak when you are paying for the food. Since it was not my personal choice, and we were hosted by others, I would not return here regardless of how good the food was. They must have learned surly manners from the A.V. Restaurant downtown!”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Tom Sarris Orleans House
Apr 30, 2007 by B from NJ

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Salad bar.
• Meat, side dishes, drinks, service, hospitality.

“Run-down. Super-slow service and what we did get was the wrong order. The hostess ignored us, then scowled at us like we were interrupting her Nap, and then refused to seat us until every single member arrived. Waitress refused to give our party of business travelers separate checks or to divide the check after the meal for us, which was totally unsatisfactory and meant that many did not get reimbursed for the meal. The meat was flavorless, side dishes unimpressive, and drinks watered down. Tables and chairs smaller than usual. The salad bar was beautiful, though.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Crystal City Sports Pub
Apr 22, 2007 by Anonymous

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] •

• Do was awesome.
• See review.

“Do not go to crystal city sports pub, they are rude, and I believe they are prejudice against Asians/pacific islanders.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bob & Edith's Diner LLC
Mar 27, 2007 by Karen from Paradise, CA

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Fantastic home cooking.
• Close quarters and uncomfortable booths.

“We happened upon this diner quite by accident during a trip to Arlington to bury my father-in-law. We were very pleasantly surprised! The food was wonderful! They have many varied dishes we do not find often in our California breakfast haunts. Great grits, biscuits and gravy and even scrapple! The booths were not comfortable and it is truly a "diner" atmosphere but if you're looking for a great breakfast ignore the lack of atmosphere and belly up the best breakfast in town! We are heading back to DC to bury another relative in two days and we will be making our way back to Bob and Edith's!”

Lebanese Taverna, Inc
Mar 12, 2007 by oprah

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food is absolutely delicious no matter what you order!
• Eating space is pretty small.

“Service is friendly and the food is delicious. Try the stuffed tomatoes!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Alpine Restaurant
Mar 5, 2007 by Richard from Oak Hill, VA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food.
• Parking.

“It has been there for well over 30 years and not much change. A good wine too.”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Tom Sarris Orleans House
Mar 2, 2007 by Les from Longmont

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Prime rib.
• Poor seafood and mice.

“Old unkempt restaurant with good prime rib and very little else. We were unimpressed up to the time we saw a mouse run to the corner by our table. I do not recommend this restaurant and want to warn others about it.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The Broiler Inc
Feb 28, 2007 by Lynn from Goose Creek, SC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Best pizza and subs bar none.
• Need more parking.

“The broiler has the best pizza and sub! I lived in Arlington, van for 25 years. I now live in the greater Charleston, sc area and dream of going to the broiler.”

Tara Thai
Feb 13, 2007 by Don from Ballston

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Delicious, affordable, quiet, valet parking, no waits, comfortable.
• I honestly have nothing bad to say.

“This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the world. I¿m so lucky it is 4 blocks from my house. I love everything I¿ve had there. Granted, I love seafood and I love Thai food, so I¿m a bit biased.”

Rio Grande Cafe Arlington
Feb 13, 2007 by Don from Ballston

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great crushed drinks, fun atmosphere, and metro across street.
• A bit loud, parking in garage.

“There¿s a party bar with crushed drinks on tap when you walk in and then plenty of seating in the main restaurant. Mexican restaurant is your thing, not a place to hold a business meeting but exactly where I like to go when I travel on business, and good value is true but you get a lot of food.”

Tom Sarris Orleans House
Dec 5, 2006 by Rick from Arlington

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Excellent and plenty food.
• Prices are a touch on the high side for the ambience.

“This restaurant has stood the test of time for the very reason that everything is consistent and good!”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Ray's The Steaks
Nov 3, 2006 by Bam from Arlington

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Cajun Rib-eye steak.
• Trying to enjoy a meal on a time schedule.

“Great steaks and salads, wine list is terrific, average side dishes, bad attitude. We were given a "window of opportunity" to eat our meal (6:30pm-8pm), and were not allowed to order an additional meal for a guest running a little late. That person had even less time to enjoy his meal. The steak could be the best in the area if it had atmosphere and respect to go along with it. Won't be eating there again. ”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Tom Sarris Orleans House
Oct 16, 2006 by ANREW

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Get Really Sick.

“I would never ever take anyone to this place if you want to avoid getting sick. My wife became very ill after eating here in the past weeks.. Stay away!”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Metro 29 Diner Restaurant
Aug 28, 2006 by Phyllis from Reston, VA

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[5]

• We got dessert because we were still hungry - good desserts.
• Chicken, raisin, walnut salad - need to look up a recipe! Terrible!

“Our party of 6 was very disappointed on Saturday after not having been to the Metro 29 for awhile. The service was terrible; the food was very pricey and quite poor....pretty bad when the children say the chicken fingers are even terrible. Walked out r”

1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Tutto Italiano
Aug 4, 2006 by JOhn from Arlington VA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food and excellent value for the money.
• Atmosphere is rather plain.

“Tutto Italiano has excellent food and service. It is a family owned restaurant, not another cookie-cutter chain and the quality of the food reflects the pride of the owners. I love there Lasagna and the pizza is delicious. I'll be back to try more of their dishes, especially their various chicken offerings. The people who run the restaurant are great and make you feel at home. They have a children's area for those interested. ”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Friendly's
Jul 7, 2006 by Michelle from Arlington

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Maybe other Friendly aren't this terrible.
• Completely unacceptable service.

“I'm pretty sure it's not there anymore but I would swear they were a drug front or something because I went in there a few times over the course of a few years and always encountered awful service. It would take a good 25 minutes just for the drinks. They'll bring you severely undercooked poultry and simply apologize and not try to make amends for almost getting you sick with some kind of food bacteria. ”

Continental Bar & Billiards
May 30, 2006 by Mic from DC

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[6] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great space availability for many people.
• Floor staff can be too slow but bartenders were quick.

“This is not a restaurant but more of a sports bar. Great for happy hour after work. Lots of open space so no smoke problem. Great variety of seating, games, apples, and beer. Happy hour prices are as good as they get in the city.”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Nam Viet Restaurant
Apr 29, 2006 by Carlos from Arlington

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great service and excellent food.
• None.

“10 all the way. I have eaten at this place for many years, and I have never been disappointed Ask for their flame banana if you want to impress your date, and take an empty stomach because you will be full when you finish at this diamond in the ruff.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Tutto Italiano
Mar 19, 2006 by Brian from Arlington

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Delivery service, sub sandwiches.
• Pizza is a bit too greasy.

“I have never been inside of Tutu's, but I do order delivery quite often. The subs are very large and tasteful. The pizza is a bit greasy, but gets the job done. Delivery service is prompt, no late orders yet.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Aroma Indian Cuisine
Feb 26, 2006 by Ashley from Washington, D.C.

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• I loved the atmosphere, the food is eclectic and has wonderful flavor!
• Some tables are place a little too close to one another.

“I love this place. The food is wonderful, with a variety of things to choose from. My first experience eating traditional Indian Cuisine was wonderful. I had no clue what to get, but the waiter was very understanding and helped me pick out a delicious meal. Overall it was a wonderful experience, oh and don't forget the desert!”

Atillas
Feb 25, 2006 by Jack from Arlington, VA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, service.
• None.

“Best Turkish food in the area. You will get plenty of food for your money. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Red Hot & Blue
Feb 14, 2006 by Gus from Seattle

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good value, good food, solid BBQ.
• Decor a little too busy, a la TGI Fridays, ruby Tuesday, etc.

“Nice place if you like BBQ. The decor is very busy with BBQ lore and blues, rather than the typical bare bones BBQ shack. However, the food is quite good, and a good value for the DC or Arlington area.”

Metro 29 Diner Restaurant
Oct 11, 2005 by Mike from Reston

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Fast service
• Tooo many peoplestanding in front of cashier awaiting for their tables.

“Excellent diner food with tremendous portions. Fastest wait in DC area.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

La Union Restaurant
May 15, 2005 by Paul B . from Arlington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Outstanding Salvadorian cuisine---home cooked quality

“La Union serves delicious Salvadorian food in plain down-home surroundings. It will put the Chevy's and other chains to shame...”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Nam Viet Restaurant
Apr 27, 2005 by Mark K . from Oxon Hill MD

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food is great
• Parking

“A Vietnamese-American co-worker told me about this hidden gem. I think it is superior to better-known places like Queen Bee. Try it out! A great value.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Portofino Restaurant
Mar 14, 2005 by Joan c . from Fairhaven , MD

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Consistent cuisine for flavor,true flavors, fresh,

“I have dined here for decades and am never disappointed even though there have been long lapses between dinings. The flavors are as I remembered them.-identifiable and delicious.”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.