Cuisine: American
Price: $$$
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 6
December 2008
This restaurant is almost like a little secret in Rosslyn. Everyone knows about it but it’s not easy to find. The best way to look for it is by the Greenberry’s Coffee right next door. Once you find it, you’re in for a treat. They do not take reservations, so arrive expecting to wait at least half an hour, more if you’re a large party. We waited for 45 minutes on a Sunday for a two-top. What’s nice is you can go next door to a Mexican restaurant (Guajillo’s?) for a drink and some great ceviche while you wait.
The dining room seats 45 people and is clean and inviting, but not over-decorated by any means. There is an open kitchen. Good lighting. One thing that was a tad off-putting was the sign by the door from the owner saying not to ‘be mean’ to the staff if you cannot be sat right away.
Sundays are a good day to go (they open at 5), as they offer a prix-fixe menu for a very affordable price (starting at $25 for 3 courses). On the night we went, $5 per meal was given to a charity. Spicy cashews and bread are brought out along with water to tide you over. The Green and Caesar salads were both very tasty, as were the top sirloin and scallop dishes (nice to see seafood on the menu for non-meat eaters). A nice variety of desserts was offered on a what appeared to be a first-come, first-served basis (when they’re out, they’re out). The chocolate mousse was fabulous.
Overall, a nice, inviting, minimalist atmosphere with GREAT food at a great price. We didn’t love our table by the door. It was nice to be by the window, but a bit cold. Service was good, but a bit tainted by the ‘be nice or get out’ sign by the door. Definitely recommended to anyone who is looking for a fun, energetic, atmosphere with fresh, hot, tasty food.
December 2008
This restaurant is almost like a little secret in Rosslyn. Everyone knows about it but it’s not easy to find. The best way to look for it is by the Greenberry’s Coffee right next door. Once you find it, you’re in for a treat. They do not take reservations, so arrive expecting to wait at least half an hour, more if you’re a large party. We waited for 45 minutes on a Sunday for a two-top. What’s nice is you can go next door to a Mexican restaurant (Guajillo’s?) for a drink and some great ceviche while you wait.
The dining room seats 45 people and is clean and inviting, but not over-decorated by any means. There is an open kitchen. Good lighting. One thing that was a tad off-putting was the sign by the door from the owner saying not to ‘be mean’ to the staff if you cannot be sat right away.
Sundays are a good day to go (they open at 5), as they offer a prix-fixe menu for a very affordable price (starting at $25 for 3 courses). On the night we went, $5 per meal was given to a charity. Spicy cashews and bread are brought out along with water to tide you over. The Green and Caesar salads were both very tasty, as were the top sirloin and scallop dishes (nice to see seafood on the menu for non-meat eaters). A nice variety of desserts was offered on a what appeared to be a first-come, first-served basis (when they’re out, they’re out). The chocolate mousse was fabulous.
Overall, a nice, inviting, minimalist atmosphere with GREAT food at a great price. We didn’t love our table by the door. It was nice to be by the window, but a bit cold. Service was good, but a bit tainted by the ‘be nice or get out’ sign by the door. Definitely recommended to anyone who is looking for a fun, energetic, atmosphere with fresh, hot, tasty food.
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