Went here 30 years ago with my parents and it was an incredible dinner experience. Went again last night and the servers weren't friendly, the drinks weren't good, and some of the food was good, but not all of it. We should have left it alone with the memory from 30 years ago but it was worth a try. Seems like it has new owners that don't care. Sad to say very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gary
A must for American history lovers! Our group enjoyed the meatloaf, roast beef sandwich and oyster po-boys! We all got goosebumps knowing that George Washington dined here often and the next 5 presidents also had visited this tavern! Huzzah!
Gregory
If a quiet evening is in order, than this is the place for you. Good food, a higher class of clientele and excellent ambiance will be waiting for you here.
Queen B
If you’re into history and good food, Gadsby’s Tavern is a must-visit. The whole place has this old-school vibe that’s really cool and unique, like stepping back in time without losing any comfort. The menu is full of hearty, tasty dishes that hit the spot, especially after walking around Old Town. The staff are super friendly and make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It’s definitely one of those spots that’s fun to experience and even better to come back to. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Fillman
Of course you come for the tavern atmosphere but the filet—amazing. So tender and flavorful with crispy potatoes and asparagus. My husband said the trifle dessert was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pat
I think perhaps we were a bit early, things just weren't quite ready or something. It has been really quite good in the past, so I'm sure it still is. Took a long, long time to get water and we were really needing it. Even longer to get iced tea. I don't' think their oil was up to temperature and my fried dish was very greasy instead of crispy. Very nice servers, just needed more training or direction. Very good peach cobbler right out of the oven!
Pam Hardy
I really did want to like this place. The menu showed a $26 Chicken Pot Pie and I was excited about this! We walked around for a bit and thought about eating at other places but that chicken pot pie and pie dough was what I was craving. We walked in and waited probably 10 -15 min before a hostess even showed up. And I think this is a largely local place maybe?? There’s several different rooms, all set up in a colonial type style. We are seated and wait a bit for the waitress. Our waitress was very sweet and adorable and attentive once we were acknowledged. And then we were served our meals. I did not get a $26 Chicken Pot Pie. I got a glorified soup. It was chicken noodle soup (with no noodles) and a roll/bread of some kind on top. There was absolutely no pie dough to be had. CPP is also not supposed to be runny like soup!! My husband got the WA special and said it was alright but didn’t particularly love it. It was “okay” he said. I don’t usually like to give reviews unless I am blown away or it’s a complete miss. With the 4.5 stars and $80 for two we didn’t expect it to be a complete miss. Perhaps they are undergoing some changes (no outdoor seating as it’s being renovated) but man, I was quite disappointed and am not likely to every go back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wes
Great historic place to eat! Last time we went it was a little more romantic (lots of families with small kids this year). Gloria took great care of us! She is amazing.
Marshall Freeman
Incredible menu of traditional foods. Homage 1770s origins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea
We loved gadsbys! The service was top notch. Yummy drinks and an amazing prime rib. I'm glad my husband and I split it. It was huge !
Beautifully staged event for the American Friends of Lafayette’s penultimate event of the 13 month Bicentennial Farewell Tour. The menu was divine and delicious - from the cocktail hors d’oeuvres to the dinner menu and dessert. Beautifully executed. Thank you AFL & Gretchen Bulova, Historic Alexandria! ❤️⚜️🇾🇪⚜️🇺🇸❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Wecht
There was great historic charm along with the delicious food and friendly servers. The portions were generous. Loved the crab cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
CC
Cool place with a lot of history. It's old, so don't be put off that it's not polished. The food was great, and so was the service. Try the peanut soup. I am not kidding. I've tried it a few other places, but this is my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keisha McDaniel
Superb food. Great service. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna Kim
Sunday brunch was good, but the interior can be slightly improved. I sat by a window where a semi-dried dead lantern fly was flopping around thr window sill with AC wind😂. Also had only one waitress working for 6-8 tables at a time, so the service was a bit slow.
Went here 30 years ago with my parents and it was an incredible dinner experience. Went again last night and the servers weren't friendly, the drinks weren't good, and some of the food was good, but not all of it. We should have left it alone with the memory from 30 years ago but it was worth a try. Seems like it has new owners that don't care. Sad to say very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
A must for American history lovers! Our group enjoyed the meatloaf, roast beef sandwich and oyster po-boys! We all got goosebumps knowing that George Washington dined here often and the next 5 presidents also had visited this tavern! Huzzah!
If a quiet evening is in order, than this is the place for you. Good food, a higher class of clientele and excellent ambiance will be waiting for you here.
If you’re into history and good food, Gadsby’s Tavern is a must-visit. The whole place has this old-school vibe that’s really cool and unique, like stepping back in time without losing any comfort. The menu is full of hearty, tasty dishes that hit the spot, especially after walking around Old Town. The staff are super friendly and make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It’s definitely one of those spots that’s fun to experience and even better to come back to. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Of course you come for the tavern atmosphere but the filet—amazing. So tender and flavorful with crispy potatoes and asparagus. My husband said the trifle dessert was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think perhaps we were a bit early, things just weren't quite ready or something. It has been really quite good in the past, so I'm sure it still is. Took a long, long time to get water and we were really needing it. Even longer to get iced tea. I don't' think their oil was up to temperature and my fried dish was very greasy instead of crispy. Very nice servers, just needed more training or direction. Very good peach cobbler right out of the oven!
I really did want to like this place. The menu showed a $26 Chicken Pot Pie and I was excited about this! We walked around for a bit and thought about eating at other places but that chicken pot pie and pie dough was what I was craving. We walked in and waited probably 10 -15 min before a hostess even showed up. And I think this is a largely local place maybe?? There’s several different rooms, all set up in a colonial type style. We are seated and wait a bit for the waitress. Our waitress was very sweet and adorable and attentive once we were acknowledged. And then we were served our meals. I did not get a $26 Chicken Pot Pie. I got a glorified soup. It was chicken noodle soup (with no noodles) and a roll/bread of some kind on top. There was absolutely no pie dough to be had. CPP is also not supposed to be runny like soup!! My husband got the WA special and said it was alright but didn’t particularly love it. It was “okay” he said. I don’t usually like to give reviews unless I am blown away or it’s a complete miss. With the 4.5 stars and $80 for two we didn’t expect it to be a complete miss. Perhaps they are undergoing some changes (no outdoor seating as it’s being renovated) but man, I was quite disappointed and am not likely to every go back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great historic place to eat! Last time we went it was a little more romantic (lots of families with small kids this year). Gloria took great care of us! She is amazing.
Incredible menu of traditional foods. Homage 1770s origins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved gadsbys! The service was top notch. Yummy drinks and an amazing prime rib. I'm glad my husband and I split it. It was huge !
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautifully staged event for the American Friends of Lafayette’s penultimate event of the 13 month Bicentennial Farewell Tour. The menu was divine and delicious - from the cocktail hors d’oeuvres to the dinner menu and dessert. Beautifully executed. Thank you AFL & Gretchen Bulova, Historic Alexandria! ❤️⚜️🇾🇪⚜️🇺🇸❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There was great historic charm along with the delicious food and friendly servers. The portions were generous. Loved the crab cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cool place with a lot of history. It's old, so don't be put off that it's not polished. The food was great, and so was the service. Try the peanut soup. I am not kidding. I've tried it a few other places, but this is my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Superb food. Great service. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunday brunch was good, but the interior can be slightly improved. I sat by a window where a semi-dried dead lantern fly was flopping around thr window sill with AC wind😂. Also had only one waitress working for 6-8 tables at a time, so the service was a bit slow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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