21 Best Southern Restaurants near Fort Washington

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

“Top Chef alumni Edward Lee created the menu and we did their family meal to get a bit of everything.
Many different dishes organized into 3 overall courses.
Well thought out menu taking southern roots with Korean touches. All was pretty tasty.
Starters - Deviled egg tasty. Cornbread with Mike's hot honey moist and tasty. Fried green tomato salad very nice. Smoked chicken wings were good, but forgettable.
Mains - blue catfish - tasty. The chicken and waffles was good in taste, but sadly my chicken thigh was hammered and was very dry. Pork spareribs were tasty, but the thought was a bit too fall off the bones and missed some texture (am a competition BBQ Judge and cook, so my point of reference is CSI level bite marks in the meat, but know most people prefer fall of bones.) Mac and cheese solid. Collards were good.
Desserts - hummingbird cake truffles and chocolate bourbon mini pecan pies were solid.
Drinks were solid.
Service was top notch, with clear explanations of dishes.“

“Our team of 17 held its end of season luncheon at Della J’s Alexandria VA. The entire experience (e.g., establishment, food, service, etc.) was awesome! The staff… It started with Q&A with the hostess (Yvette), who also walked me thru the website to view menu options and how to make an online reservation. Then there was the manager (Catrina) who clearly explained the reservation process, payment and the services to be provided on the day of the reservation. And lastly, our server (Maria) worked the party solo! She was professional, organized and went above and beyond accommodating every request with a smile. I would definitely return.“

“True charm is hard to come by and Blue and White has it. Unassuming but eye catching. If you want no fuss food that is prepared fresh to order at the most affordable prices in maybe all of NOVA, come here. The breakfast sandwiches are great, but lines form more often for lunch. Closed on the weekends and cash only. Worth checking out and friendly service.“

“Great service and great food! Will be returning tomorrow to the Old Town location!“

“I haven't tasted food this fresh in a very long time! I don't eat out often because I'm very particular because the majority of food places these days have really gone down in regards to the quality of their food and customer service. This place was introduced to me by my husband. A hidden gem it is! It's black owned and operated and the food is delicious. You can tell that the food is meticulously put together with integrity. The chef really cares about what he puts out for others to eat you can just taste that. If I were you, I'd rush to give them a try!! ASAP They have this whiting fish sandwich that is absolutely delicious! There's a special sauce that they slather on there that compliments the sandwich well! Food is also reasonably priced! To me, the best food spot on this side of town! Also, for those who are vegan, this restaurant doesn't sell nor cook any pork products at all. They have herbal drinks also....the pineapple hibiscus is yummy!!

Vegetarian options: They have a portobello burger that will fool you into thinking you're eating a real burger!“

“This is not just a hotel restaurant. It's one of the better kitchens in Alexandria. The menu is limited, but all the items are prepared with southern flair. Blackened strip loin was excellent. Always a good original salad. And you MUST order the biscuits. Good service.“

“I was In Falls Church visiting a friend and had to try HSCAFÉ.. @MamaNemsRVA_ I ordered Ribs potato salad collards and yams and I loved it I always post pics as an aspiring food critic but it was so good I forgot !!! For Dessert I ordered Sweet Potato Pie Banana pudding and pound cake which will last me a while but tasted them all for reviews and all three 10/10!!“

“This was a nice break after a long day exploring Mount Vernon. We had a reservation (highly recommend) but stood at the hostess stand for 15 minutes while they tried to figure out seating for a large group with no reservation. Even when they finally left with that party they never acknowledged us and I had to speak up about our reservation. Maybe they were flustered with trying to appease the larger group I'm not sure. The waitress was wonderful. Food was pretty good. I do not recommend the steak frites which was recommended to me. The steaks were tough not cooked the way I ordered and the frites were large potato wedges. It was quite noisy but I think it was mostly because of the small children we were sat close to in a small room.“

“black OWNED great atmosphere, real people“

“Lively neighborhood bar. Can be busy during the happy hour which ends at 7 pm weekdays. I was standing at the bar for a little over five minutes just before happy hour ended and it was so busy (on a Friday) that the bartender couldn't get to me until my watch said 7 pm. Initially he refused to honor the happy hour price, but when I explained that I had been standing there for a little while, he agreed. Good selection of beers.“

“maneger Nancy very rude and careless of customer service just want money I will never spend my money there i request my food a certain way they jack it up every time don't waste your money and they will cheat u“

“Shame shame on you! The behavior of your employees towards those students with special needs and their teachers were disgusting and deplorable!!!! I hope you go out of business.“

“We had a great time. Clean, not overcrowded. Food was actually seasoned!!🙌🏾🙌🏾 Service was INCREDIBLY from the cashier, to host, to waitress ANNDDDD THE BATHROOM WAS CLEAN. We’ve decided to ditch the closer one and make the 41 minute drive to this Waldorf location moving forward!!“

“FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND I LOVE STEVE AND GEORGINA“

“We absolutely love the food here. My God daughter and I really enjoyed everything about this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon 🤩“

“Food was amazing!!! The aroma.. then the first bite!! Sweet Potato bread pudding... melt in your mouth!!“

“I love the food at EllaRay’s Cafe. I go there every week. I usually call my order in and pick it up in 15 or 20 minutes. I prefer the vegetable platter and an extra side of beans. The portions are enough for two meals for me. I love breakfast there also. Glad I discovered them.“

“The Cori Midden Kitchen is a quintessential American restaurant that offers an intimate and cozy dining experience akin to a homey dining room. The exceptional customer service, coupled with food cooked from scratch, made our brunch visit with a large party quite memorable. Our waiter, Cathy, provided attentive service, ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal. We indulged in a variety of brunch items, with favorites including the catfish nuggets and cornbread, alongside lamb chops(small lamb chops), deviled eggs, and fried tomatoes. For our entrees, the shrimp omelette, French toast, chicken and waffles, and catfish and grits were all exquisite. Despite a few minor mishaps, the overall experience was delightful, and I highly recommend this establishment for its delicious food. It was a nice touch when the chef personally greeted our table, adding to the warmth of the experience. Advisable to book your reservation in advance, I look forward to returning in the future.“