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Modern American restaurant with a terrace & beer garden is a neighborhood staple for seasonal eats.
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Reviews — 8
Noticeably overpriced for what you get- lunch cost us $76 (before tip) for a salad bowl, veggie burger, soda and tea. All tasted fine and were just regular-sized portions or a bit smaller (like only maybe 12-15 fries with the sandwich). Outdoor fire seating was nice but we got a little showered with ashes. The day we were there our waitress could have been friendlier. No one asked us how the food tasted during our meal.
Very pleasant sitting outside in nice weather with blue skies and not a cloud in sight. The four of us shared the fried calamari as an appetizer enough for all of us and very tasty. Two of us ordered inexpensive entrees, and two of us ordered expensive ones. More than enough to eat. As with any restaurant, some dishes are better than others.
Stopped here for lunch before heading to the Glenstone. The vibe is really charming. It was a cold and rainy day and they had a nice fire going in the fireplace that was a nice addition to the atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the food was good, excellent fries. Great option for lunch if you have afternoon Glenstone tickets!
The ambiance here is the big winner. The service was great and the food was pretty good. The endive salad was delicious. I really enjoyed it. Both the presentation and flavor were top notch. For my entree I had the smoked trout. It was ok. The trout had a very strong flavor and the accompanying cucumber salad and quinoa had almost no flavor. That may have been to balance each other out. I asked for a club soda which ended up costing $4. That seemed a little steep. For dessert I had the crème brûlée which was good. Overall I enjoyed the meal and will likely return.
Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor seating next to the fountain, with a couple of auxiliary fans on a warm summer day. Food (gazpacho and French onion soups, grilled branzino and beef short ribs entrees) and service were stellar! Wonderful location hillside next to the C&O Canal.
Ill admit, I didnt get the chance to eat here. I was here photographing an engagement session but management and staff were super polite for letting us use their restaurant as they were getting ready for dinner service. The groom's parents got engaged at this location years ago so it was important to the groom to be able to have a connection with this spot too. Thanks for letting us be there! ig@jsasuphotography
I think the value in this place is definitely the location and not the food. The best part of the “ceviche” was the onions, avocado, and cilantro, and that is not ideal. The ceviche was just a bunch of mini shrimps. It was the most horrible ceviche I ever had in my life. If I managed or owned a restaurant, I would be embarrassed to serve this. We had a good laugh about it though. The oysters were average. Only one type of oyster selection and it’s not one of the good ones. The short rib was very dry and tough. We had to send it back. Their crab cake was below average but a very good size. It didn’t taste fresh or quality. Their calamari was their best dish we ordered. I havnt tried anything else on their menu but my review is based on these limited items. This place should really put more effort into the execution of their food. Cause this place has the potential to be great.
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