The food was absolutely stellar. Seriously amazing. Professional Chef levels that probably deserve a Michelin star, though that's not yet achieved, it deserves it. The staff are very friendly absolutely on top of everything. Overall, this place is expensive but omg it's the best food I've had in a very, very long time. Recommended for a date or if you're just staying at the Sanford House...if you can afford it. They command high prices because the food is really *that* good. HIGHLY Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Athulya Martin
I celebrated my birthday in this restaurant and it was so good. Loved the atmosphere ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Flavio
Been coming to Restaurant 506 since 2013. Because I moved to another state, I hadn't been there for 6 or 7 years. The restaurant more than lived up to the great memories: perfect food, perfect service, perfect overall experience.
Steve
We had a great dining experience earlier this week. Try the venison stroganoff and duck confit. Both were truly outstanding. Our server was super friendly and attentive, with great menu item recommendations. The venue is really nice and quaint.. great for a business meal or date.
Mary Kay
A group of friends met for the 'neighborhood night' dinner experience. It was also a birthday celebration and the whole evening was perfect from beginning to end. Our server was wonderful, attentive without smothering us. The food was scrumptious.
angela
We hadn't been to the Sanford House in many years. The food and service was great. We will definitely be back!
Paris Fuller
Dined here tonight and had an exceptional experience from start to finish.
The amuse-bouche set the tone immediately: blackened sea bass with red pepper coulis, pickled onion, and a cucumber base (9/10). Balanced, flavorful, and refreshing without being heavy.
I started with the French 506 Martini (8.5/10), which was light, refreshing, and citrus-forward—an easy, elegant opener.
The bread service deserves a moment (10/10). Fresh with a great texture: slightly firm on the outside with a rewarding softness underneath.
The soup of the day, beef French onion, was a standout (11/10). Deeply savory and comforting, with shaved prime rib that was absolutely phenomenal. Something I’d come back for on its own.
A blood orange sorbet palate cleanser followed (9/10), offering a clean, authentic blood orange flavor with that perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. Cold, firm, yet yielding in texture.
For my entrée, I had the blackened halibut with Cajun fettuccine, mushrooms, spinach, and lemon bier blanc (9.5/10). The dish was light yet flavorful. The halibut was fresh and complemented the pasta beautifully—I personally prefer halibut slightly softer, but it was still very enjoyable. The mushrooms had a firm yet tender bite, the spinach was perfectly wilted, and the bier blanc was an excellent balance of cream and savor without overpowering the dish.
My second cocktail, Living in Pearadise (10/10), was perfectly balanced. Sweet on the first sip, followed by a warm ginger spice, with a ginger garnish that truly elevated the drink.
Dessert was a layered limoncello cake, a bright and satisfying way to end the meal.
Service was outstanding (10/10). My server, Michael, was pleasant, poised, and attentive, with perfectly timed service throughout the evening. Additional staff members also checked in to ensure everything was going well, which made the experience feel genuinely thoughtful.
Ambiance was equally impressive (10/10). Romantic, gentle, and refined without feeling pretentious. I sat at a high-top table in the bar and enjoyed watching a 1946 noir film (The Locket) paired with the sounds of 1960s jazz—a truly memorable and romantic setting.
Overall score: 78/80. Restaurant 506 confidently but humbly delivers fresh, balanced, and authentic dishes with an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. I’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony
The food and the staff are outstanding!! We always feel like we are at home at Restaurant506!! We have been coming since 2020 since we moved to Arlington and we know all your staff and they are awesome!!
Jessica Virnoche
We love coming here a few times a year, but especially during the holiday season. They decorate beautifully. Brunch is fantastic any time of year, but a great treat each year for my birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Watterson
Just ate here for the first time in 5 years, my how things change. I’ll just say that I never thought I would see the day that anything from a bag, box, or can would be on a plate in this once great restaurant. But they served me bagged potato chips with my $17 turkey sandwich (which was average at best). Every sander used to be amazing. The long gone Kobe Restaurant 506 burger was one of the best in the world, now, the smash burger is just like a fast food burger. This place used to have a reputation and wouldn’t have been caught dead serving bagged food. But this is the world we live in now, more expensive for less quality. This restaurant has joined the ranks of all the other average restaurants in this city. What a shame, it truly used to be something special
This was my first time going to the restaurant and it was nothing less than beautiful and amazing We are definitely coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew
We had an amazing experience at the Sanford house, and was an exquisite evening of fine dining
Lauren
Restaurant 506 is our favorite restaurant, hands down. The food always hits just right, the staff are so helpful and friendly, and the environment is beautiful and quiet! We come here every year for our anniversary, but we're going to start coming more often because the experience is so great every time!
Mary
Service was top notch and polite. The food was amazing. My husband had the biscuits and gravy and raved about them. I had the shrimp and polenta and cleaned my plate! Delicious.
Gregory
Would recommend going with the specials and their venison is some of the best I've ever had. Thanks for the great meal. .
The food was absolutely stellar. Seriously amazing. Professional Chef levels that probably deserve a Michelin star, though that's not yet achieved, it deserves it.
The staff are very friendly absolutely on top of everything.
Overall, this place is expensive but omg it's the best food I've had in a very, very long time.
Recommended for a date or if you're just staying at the Sanford House...if you can afford it. They command high prices because the food is really *that* good.
HIGHLY Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I celebrated my birthday in this restaurant and it was so good. Loved the atmosphere ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Been coming to Restaurant 506 since 2013. Because I moved to another state, I hadn't been there for 6 or 7 years. The restaurant more than lived up to the great memories: perfect food, perfect service, perfect overall experience.
We had a great dining experience earlier this week. Try the venison stroganoff and duck confit. Both were truly outstanding. Our server was super friendly and attentive, with great menu item recommendations. The venue is really nice and quaint.. great for a business meal or date.
A group of friends met for the 'neighborhood night' dinner experience. It was also a birthday celebration and the whole evening was perfect from beginning to end. Our server was wonderful, attentive without smothering us. The food was scrumptious.
We hadn't been to the Sanford House in many years. The food and service was great. We will definitely be back!
Dined here tonight and had an exceptional experience from start to finish.
The amuse-bouche set the tone immediately: blackened sea bass with red pepper coulis, pickled onion, and a cucumber base (9/10). Balanced, flavorful, and refreshing without being heavy.
I started with the French 506 Martini (8.5/10), which was light, refreshing, and citrus-forward—an easy, elegant opener.
The bread service deserves a moment (10/10). Fresh with a great texture: slightly firm on the outside with a rewarding softness underneath.
The soup of the day, beef French onion, was a standout (11/10). Deeply savory and comforting, with shaved prime rib that was absolutely phenomenal. Something I’d come back for on its own.
A blood orange sorbet palate cleanser followed (9/10), offering a clean, authentic blood orange flavor with that perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. Cold, firm, yet yielding in texture.
For my entrée, I had the blackened halibut with Cajun fettuccine, mushrooms, spinach, and lemon bier blanc (9.5/10). The dish was light yet flavorful. The halibut was fresh and complemented the pasta beautifully—I personally prefer halibut slightly softer, but it was still very enjoyable. The mushrooms had a firm yet tender bite, the spinach was perfectly wilted, and the bier blanc was an excellent balance of cream and savor without overpowering the dish.
My second cocktail, Living in Pearadise (10/10), was perfectly balanced. Sweet on the first sip, followed by a warm ginger spice, with a ginger garnish that truly elevated the drink.
Dessert was a layered limoncello cake, a bright and satisfying way to end the meal.
Service was outstanding (10/10). My server, Michael, was pleasant, poised, and attentive, with perfectly timed service throughout the evening. Additional staff members also checked in to ensure everything was going well, which made the experience feel genuinely thoughtful.
Ambiance was equally impressive (10/10). Romantic, gentle, and refined without feeling pretentious. I sat at a high-top table in the bar and enjoyed watching a 1946 noir film (The Locket) paired with the sounds of 1960s jazz—a truly memorable and romantic setting.
Overall score: 78/80.
Restaurant 506 confidently but humbly delivers fresh, balanced, and authentic dishes with an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. I’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and the staff are outstanding!! We always feel like we are at home at Restaurant506!! We have been coming since 2020 since we moved to Arlington and we know all your staff and they are awesome!!
We love coming here a few times a year, but especially during the holiday season. They decorate beautifully. Brunch is fantastic any time of year, but a great treat each year for my birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just ate here for the first time in 5 years, my how things change. I’ll just say that I never thought I would see the day that anything from a bag, box, or can would be on a plate in this once great restaurant. But they served me bagged potato chips with my $17 turkey sandwich (which was average at best). Every sander used to be amazing. The long gone Kobe Restaurant 506 burger was one of the best in the world, now, the smash burger is just like a fast food burger. This place used to have a reputation and wouldn’t have been caught dead serving bagged food. But this is the world we live in now, more expensive for less quality. This restaurant has joined the ranks of all the other average restaurants in this city. What a shame, it truly used to be something special
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This was my first time going to the restaurant and it was nothing less than beautiful and amazing We are definitely coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing experience at the Sanford house, and was an exquisite evening of fine dining
Restaurant 506 is our favorite restaurant, hands down. The food always hits just right, the staff are so helpful and friendly, and the environment is beautiful and quiet! We come here every year for our anniversary, but we're going to start coming more often because the experience is so great every time!
Service was top notch and polite. The food was amazing. My husband had the biscuits and gravy and raved about them. I had the shrimp and polenta and cleaned my plate! Delicious.
Would recommend going with the specials and their venison is some of the best I've ever had. Thanks for the great meal. .
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