Comfort Food Restaurants near Alexandria, VA

“I’d recommend the chocolate pie over the key lime because A. It was too sour and B. I bit down on something metallic. Fortunately the guy was very understanding and gave me a chocolate pie on the house so I’d say definitely still try it out. Just FYI though, it’s only open 12-5 and that’s just Wednesday through Saturday. The rest of the week it’s entirely closed.“

“I have dined at this restaurant numerous times since April 2024. They have greeted me at the door and have made me feel like I was a real VIP customer. The food has always been delicious , my favorite is the Tuscan Chicken. The bar menu up stairs- Martini's are absolutely fabulous. I look for this to be my hangout meeting spots for business. I appreciate the warm welcoming feeling I get when I visit.“

“Came here for drinks last night and had a pleasant experience overall. My only complaints are the stairs leading to the bathroom downstairs are pretty slippery & there’s not much bar seating/that area in general is really cramped.

Vegetarian options: Yes

Dietary restrictions: Yes

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes but bathrooms are downstairs“

“Great place!“

“Great chicken, biscuits, and sides!“

“It’s an outstanding establishment to eat & drink!!“

“We decided to do lunch at Ted’s Bulletin. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice and modern. The portion sizes are large, prices are reasonable and the food taste delicious.“

“Great Happy Hour deals! Staff was super friendly and very accommodating of requests based on dietary restrictions (swapped out veggies for bread in pate appetizer). Burger was delicious. Can’t wait to go back!“

“My partner and I came from Buffalo, NY to try this place after tons of reviews. TB did NOT disappoint! The Tom Tarts, mimosas, chicken biscuits, every single thing we had AND the customer service— top tier! All of it! We will absolutely be back and look forward to placing our order with you for our bridal shower! Thank you for the awesome experience!“

“I recommend GCDC… for the Mac & Cheese! It’s creamy and delicious. The toastiness of the sourdough options are spot on - not too toasty. Food comes out quick and hot!“

“we went to the Vegas location and how Gordon Ramsay can put his name to the crap this place serves up is beyond belief. the batter is way to thick and over cooked and the highlight should not be the Dijon mayonnaise that comes with the food. terrible food and a waste of $39“

“You guys never disappoint us when we visit. Always very good food, tasty and filling!“

“My family and I were in dc about 2 weeks ago and found this gem of an eatery at the Union Market and it was DELICIOUS 🤤 By far the absolute BEST bread puddin I have ever had in my life and we are from the south and I have eaten a lot of bread puddin. Please let me know when you start shipping because u have a huge fan base in Texas 😊 Katrina Briggs - Dallas, TX“

“the service of waitress is sweet. the food was great! it was on point and hit the spot!.“

“We made second visit after one last year. I don’t think they get many visitors outside the neighborhood, which is a shame bc the food is amazing and the service is so warm and welcoming. The older woman and younger man who served us is were happy to explain everything and chat.
They are willing to organize the food however you want (individual or family style). My daughter brought in a big Tupperware and they filled it with shira. $60 for 5 plus carry out shira and injera.
Cannot recommend it enough.“

“It’s official. SEOULSPICE is our kpop dance team’s new post-practice eating spot. It’s decorated so cutely inside and the food was great! We were served by Destiny, who treated us with the warmest energy and like we were best friends. Cannot recommend this location enough. Will 1000% be going back ASAP!“

“My partner and I came from Buffalo, NY to try this place after tons of reviews. TB did NOT disappoint! The Tom Tarts, mimosas, chicken biscuits, every single thing we had AND the customer service— top tier! All of it! We will absolutely be back and look forward to placing our order with you for our bridal shower! Thank you for the awesome experience!“

“My first taste of East coast soul food and I must say it was delicious. Family business and I have been adopted into the family. I feel safe my baby bison has Uncle James, Mama Charlene and Aunty Nikki across the street from the School of Business at Howard University.“

“Incredible service!! My pickup order encountered a minor delay, and the staff informed me they were comping my order before I had even noticed the wait. I told them they didn’t need to do that, as I wasn’t in any rush, and the staff replied “We hold ourselves to a high standard here” - This high standard of care is also evidenced by the excellent quality of their food.“

“A concept created during the pandemic, I’m so glad it’s back inside Shilling Canning Company. Available inside and to go, there are six sandwiches on the menu and a weekend breakfast burrito. Every part of the sandwich is created in house except for raising the animals for the meat.Trying every sandwich at their launch party, every single one was delicious, especially with the housemade buns. However, my favorite was the “Chivito” with beef, ham, bacon, egg, and more. The “Ampburger” tastes like a gourmet Big Mac and it’s everything.Their wedge fries are crispy and nice. The homemade chocolate chip cookies are chocolate heavy and always warm. So good!They also sell Mexican Coca-Cola and Sprite in glass bottles.Service is always excellent and street or a paid parking lot are nearby.“

“Gluten free options galore!!!“

“I was very excited to actually visit Flavorture as they have catered my golf group's tournament committee dinner for the past 2 years. One of my A1s also had this on her list of restaurants, so we went here for dinner to kick off her forty-fine birthday weekend celebration. We had reservations for 9:30 for a party of 6, but ended up only being 5 as 1 had an emergency. So let's start off there's a $20 pp reservation deposit. I know many restaurants were doing that during COVID, but I thought that had ceased. Wasn't a big deal, but something that should be noted. Though I gave it 4 stars, it is hands down the best black owned restaurant I have visited in the DMV in a VERY long time. Customer service can make or break a restaurant and the customer service was impeccable on every level possible.

Our server, Christine was very pleasant and answered all of our questions. We started with drinks (3 lemon drops w/Tito's, (they were out of lychee for the lychee martini) hot tea and blackberry mint mojito mocktail. We also ordered house bread and mussels for apps. At this point, everyone is pleased.

It's vegetarian and dry January for me, so I ordered the vegan egg rolls and kale Caesar salad as my entree. The rest of the ladies ordered the stuffed chicken breast, lamb chops, lobster & crab scampi, and branzino with sides of mac & cheese and broccolini. There was an order placed for the mashed potatoes, however, it wasn't enough for a full order as the sides should serve 2-3. I believe the birthday girl asked if they could be served anyway. Entrees began to come @ 10:40, kitchen closes at 11. The presentation of all the dishes is beautiful and camera ready, which is great as we eat with our eyes first. Looks can be deceiving. The egg rolls were over salted to the point they were inedible. The stuffed chicken was cold and the lambchops were overcooked. The branzino and scampi were both hot and as delicious as they looked. The food didn't come all at once. The egg rolls, branzino, lambchops, broccolini and 1 order of mac & cheese came first. Then the chicken, mashed potatoes and kale salad. Next the scampi and then 5-7 minutes later the last mac & cheese. As runners were bringing the food, we needed to wait for Christine. While waiting for the scampi, we told Christine about the cold chicken, overcooked lambchops and salty egg rolls. The chicken was the first thing to come back. It was the same piece of chicken reheated and topped with more cheese. All of my servsafe training kicked in. We waited a few minutes and then I got up and asked to speak to a manager. This is where great customer service comes in. Milton had just sat down to eat, but very graciously got up to speak with me. We thought it was microved due to how quickly it came back, but he assured me they didn't have microwaves and it had been placed in the oven, but would have a new one made for us. He immediately sent Christine to get the plate. She assumed it was fresh and not reheated. She returned with the scampi, then the medium well lambchops, then the fresh chicken and finally the other order of mac & cheese. By the time all the food came, it was well past 11 and the kitchen was closed. 15-20 minutes later she was able to find a dessert for the birthday girl. As we were packing up the leftovers, a gentleman came out from the kitchen to greet us. He never told us who he was but did hint to being an owner or part owner. He asked about our experience and what could be improved. He chatted with us for at least 10 minutes and bought shots for the birthday girl tables (there was another table celebrating as well). Though they were trying to close, they didn't rush us out, even allowed the birthday girl to have a mini photo shoot in the bar area.

I will definitely come back and recommend they teach others about what good customer service in the hospitality industry looks like.“

“Feel welcome. Nelson is amazing“

“Sometimes the best meals can be found in an industrial park in Beltsville. I also learned that this restaurant offers a Nigerian twist on shawarma. This meal consisted of the mouthwatering supreme shawarma with a side of fried sweet potatoes“

“Great spot for a casual dinner! Located in the heart of Union Market, Yasmine is a lively, bustling Mediterranean spot serving up delicious wraps, salads, and platters. I came by for a quick bite on Friday evening, and the Market was packed. We managed to snag a seat at the long table next to Yasmine and split their Friday special, the falafel wrap. The wrap was packed with flavor — it was a bit zingy, a bit spicy, and a bit herby. They had a delightful sauce, but the falafel itself had plenty of seasoning on its own as well. The falafel was perfectly fried, with a nice crispy shell, and it went wonderfully with the fresh, crunchy cucumbers, pickles, and cherry tomatoes.

My dining partner also tried their chicken shawarma wrap, which was also fantastic but slightly more lacking in flavor vs. the falafel wrap. It didn’t have the same sauce that the falafel version had, which made it a smidge less exciting and a tad more dry.

All in all, Yasmine is a great addition to my Union Market rotation! It has a great lively energy and solid food; I can’t wait to come back soon!“

“Beautiful place, excellent food!“

“Was disappointed that almost half of the menu was not available when we visited during lunch hours. Wanted to try the mac n cheese, crab cakes, ribs… none were available. Service was also a bit dismissive. We happened to come on a very hot day and there was no AC - it was just as hot as outside. Still giving 4 stars as the food we did have was good. Especially enjoyed the wings and breakfast wrap.“

“GATSBY is the perfect mix of classic charm and lively energy. As soon as you walk in, the stylish décor and great music draw you in. I really enjoyed my time there with friends. Will definitely be back.

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“Excellent food. Great service. Friendly atmosphere.“

“We had an amazing and beautiful experience at the Firefly restaurant Friday.

We came in earlier around 6:30 it was our anniversary and the service from our host and waiter was exceptional. They seated us at a nice table and immediately served us with cold water and good service was fast and top quality. The waiter was really nice to us and the food especially was delicious.

We ordered the filet mignon with Brussels sprouts and truffle fries and the firefly burger with truffle fries. By far one of the best meals of my life, the steak was tender and cooked perfectly to our desires. The firefly burger patty was tasteful and extremely well balanced.
We particularly loved the truffle Parmesan fries, they were fresh and crunchy, Parmesan flavor at the forefront with a light truffle taste left in your mouth. Delicious and one of the highlights of the meal.
We ordered dessert which was crème brûlée, side note I’m from France, but the crème brûlée was one of the best I’ve ever had crunchy not burnt and the cream light, the restaurant even offered it as a gift for our anniversary.

Overall our experience was perfect and we had nothing bad to remark, thank you to the staff for making our night perfect.

Vegetarian options: Some dishes clearly seen as vegetarian“

“Best pasta ever, anywhere!“

“The food truly was a”True Food “ 👍 when I am back this way to visit family definitely coming again“

“solid chicken kathi roll (street food section), chicken seekh kabab, and papri chaat. very friendly staff, and excellent value for money. will definitely be back“

“Dropped by for dinner, and it was just a short walk from the Ritz. The food was ok, and the service was spotty. The place was pretty busy with hotel guests. The decor was nice and the lounge was posh. Good to see people out enjoying themselves.“

“Wow 🤩 We had a great lunch in this magnificent restaurant. Thanks to the staff, very helpful and nice“

“We stayed at the Marguis for four nights and ate here often. Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food! The humble environment is deceiving: the food and service are high end, but it's a casual and inviting atmosphere. Don't bother with other restaurant if you are staying at the hotel; this is all you need for breakfast and lunch. They do not offer dinner.“