From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, everything was perfect.We arrived on time and they were ready to seat us when we walked in the door. They provided us with 2 menus, Restaurant Week and regular. This restaurant was selected because of its Restaurant week menu and before we got there, we knew what we were getting. However, when we got there and read the main menu, all of that went out the window. So many good choices, it was hard to choose. We chose different apps, the same entree and different deserts. The Roasted Herb Chicken was what we both settled on although I considered everything in the Entrees section except for the Vegetable Pasta because this man can't live on vegetables alone.I was not expecting so much food. The entree came out and I was like "Whoa". We should've picked different meals and shared especially since we just so happened to have eaten the opposite pieces of chicken.You get a half chicken. Not a whole half but you get the breast and wing and the leg (drumstick and thigh). She ate her dark meat and I ate my white meat and half the potatoes and fried brussel sprouts which were so, so good but I'm getting ahead of myself; let me go back.I ordered the mussels for an app and the white sauce was so good it made me rethink what I cook at home. My mussels are good but these were on a whole new level. I don't even want to make mussels anymore. The bread that they served with the mussels didn't really need to be dipped in the sauce because it was good on its own but with the sauce, it changed. When the sauce mixed with the flavor already on the bread it provided something different than what you experienced from the mussels.I also ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned. It was hickory smoked and it was good. I wanted to get another one but I didn't want to appear to be a lush. Another item that I often make at home but feel ashamed about what it is I was doing. Granted, I make it just for me but I have got to treat myself better than what I've been doing. I don't understand. I mean, they can't possibly put more love into it than I do for myself but that drink was hugged before it came out or something.I'm guessing they had a playlist running but that playlist was in line with the food and drink. Not only was the music good but the volume was just loud enough to hear it and hum or sing along (in your head) but not a distraction from the conversation you wanted to have.This was a 10 out 10 experience. The only bad thing about the night was that it was raining which they have no control over although I would almost swear the rain slowed down or stopped on my travel from and to my vehicle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: RW White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Calamari, Brussels Sprouts
Michael Steiner
Our waiter Maurice was fantastic. Thanks for making our celebration so special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vince Eury
I often drive by this restaurant and decided to take my wife for dinner tonight. Draper's (under new management) did not disappoint. Our server Nick greeted us before we even walked through the door. He saw us coming and opened the door with pleasantries. We were seated immediately and Nick was the ultimate professional. He knew the menu and was able to recite specialty items from the Restaurant Week menu. After we dined, Omar the Executive Chef and General Manager stopped by the table and spent significant time with us talking about the Spring menu that will cater to my wife's allergies. We will definitely be back. I can't wait to drop in for the Saturday brunch with live jazz!!!!! Bravo to the entire staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edna Coley
My boyfriend and I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and let me tell you, it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. But the real MVP of the night was our server, David. He was well Knowledgeable about the menu and delivered customer service that made us feel like we were dining in a five-star palace.For my meal, I opted for the NY Strip with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and it was simply divine. Meanwhile, my boyfriend indulged in the grilled mahi-mahi with mashed potatoes and clam chowder soup, and he was thoroughly impressed.And don't even get me started on the key lime pie! It was so tasty that is should come with a warning label: It was so scrumptious that it should come with a warning label: "May cause uncontrollable bouts of happiness."To add to our delightful experience, the manager on duty, Omar, was an absolute gem. He ensured that everything ran as smoothly as butter, leaving us feeling like culinary royalty.If you're on the lookout for great food in a relaxed setting, this place is definitely worth a visit. Needless to say, we're already counting down the days until our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dingalao
Well, what an experience...started off with waiting about 25-30 minutes to be seated after our 7:30 reservation. I understand it being a busy Friday night but what's the point of a reservation if a lengthy wait comes with it? The food was alright, nothing stood out at all really. We had the crab cakes and the Mahi Mahi. Fish was over cooked and greens under cooked. Super expensive cocktails that were definitely not worth it. Even the dessert was just meh/sub-par. All in all, will definitely not be returning. Had high hopes for this place, but I won't be recommending this spot to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tiet Tran
Had a terrible experience at Draper’s. I understand it’s restaurant week however there was no attempt to make any accommodations. My fiancé and I walked in and wanted to enjoy Draper’a happy hour. We were told by the hostess happy hour can only take place at the bar, where we saw zero seats available. This seems like a new policy since weeks ago I had happy hour in the booth. We then walked back to the hostess and asked if we could be seated. Mind you, the restaurant was at least 50 if not 60% empty. The hostess said the booths were all reserved. I then asked about the tables in the back and the high chair, to where I got the same response. I finally said, okay I guess my fiancé and I are not wanted. She and the waiter then laughed in our faces. Can’t believe we were treated this way.
Service: 1
Natasha Morrow
Maurice was fabulous as our server. Very courteous, patient, had great recommendations and the food was delicious!!
Maurice was a terrific waiter ;Terrific food and happy hour, as well as dinner atmosphere is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie
JessicaR
Great experience! Oddly enough, accessing it was difficult during rush hour traffic at that little corner of Main Street area. Well worth it tho! Love the ambiance and the bar! It was fun to eat the happy hour menu yummy sliders as we settled down watching news & the people walk around downtown. Great people watching spot! I'll be back...
We tried this new place during restaurant week. Lunch entree and dessert for $25 pp. We ordered the crabcake sandwich, blue cheese burger, key lime pie, and bread pudding. Loved the crabcake and key lime pie best. We are anxious to try dinner soon as we believe there is potential for the food to go from the current "very good" to excellent.
If I could give service ten stars, I would. Our family came to celebrate a difficult day for us and with the delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and tremendous service, the evening was absolutely perfect. Our server, Nick, was absolutely wonderful and made the experience amazing. My family was truly grateful for his wonderful attitude and gracious care. We will definitely be returning.
I was very impressed with Drapers. The decor inside is absolutely lovely. The waitress was very attentive to our group of seven- giving us ample time to visit, eat and enjoy our outing. We had a variety of food items and everyone was very happy.
DouglasC
Inviting atmosphere, inside and out. We had reservations, but decided to sit at the bar to get the Happy Hour (HH) specials. The bartender, Daniel, was just lovely—friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. The steak and cheese “egg rolls” from the HH menu were yummy. The fried calamari were very good, lightly fried. The sauce way too spicy for us. Daniel brought us the steak and cheese sauce for the calamari and that worked well. The wedge salad they split for us as we were sharing all our food. We appreciated the splitting—nice touch. The lettuce was very crisp, the tomatoes were good, and the dressing went well.  The Old Fashioned drinks were just okay. We prefer more muddling of cherries with orange, but it was better than most around the area.
Adam McNair
I wish this was better. The food was vastly overpriced for what it was. The service was inattentive and didn’t both to apologize when they brought the wrong drinks. For $125 for 2 people you should be able to get a decent meal and service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nick M
Took my wife here for Valentine's Day. The service was fantastic. The waitress was on point with recommendations, appropriate check-ins, and assisting boxing up leftovers. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing. They had an IPA I liked and fun drinks my wife could try. I had the half chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes, loved it. My wife had the crab cake Valentine's dinner meal and added sprouts, she loved it. It's a little pricey but comparable to Hammrocks as far as costs and great quality for a Fairfax City restaurant. Great date night place. I look forward to coming here again.
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, everything was perfect.We arrived on time and they were ready to seat us when we walked in the door. They provided us with 2 menus, Restaurant Week and regular. This restaurant was selected because of its Restaurant week menu and before we got there, we knew what we were getting. However, when we got there and read the main menu, all of that went out the window. So many good choices, it was hard to choose. We chose different apps, the same entree and different deserts. The Roasted Herb Chicken was what we both settled on although I considered everything in the Entrees section except for the Vegetable Pasta because this man can't live on vegetables alone.I was not expecting so much food. The entree came out and I was like "Whoa". We should've picked different meals and shared especially since we just so happened to have eaten the opposite pieces of chicken.You get a half chicken. Not a whole half but you get the breast and wing and the leg (drumstick and thigh). She ate her dark meat and I ate my white meat and half the potatoes and fried brussel sprouts which were so, so good but I'm getting ahead of myself; let me go back.I ordered the mussels for an app and the white sauce was so good it made me rethink what I cook at home. My mussels are good but these were on a whole new level. I don't even want to make mussels anymore. The bread that they served with the mussels didn't really need to be dipped in the sauce because it was good on its own but with the sauce, it changed. When the sauce mixed with the flavor already on the bread it provided something different than what you experienced from the mussels.I also ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned. It was hickory smoked and it was good. I wanted to get another one but I didn't want to appear to be a lush. Another item that I often make at home but feel ashamed about what it is I was doing. Granted, I make it just for me but I have got to treat myself better than what I've been doing. I don't understand. I mean, they can't possibly put more love into it than I do for myself but that drink was hugged before it came out or something.I'm guessing they had a playlist running but that playlist was in line with the food and drink. Not only was the music good but the volume was just loud enough to hear it and hum or sing along (in your head) but not a distraction from the conversation you wanted to have.This was a 10 out 10 experience. The only bad thing about the night was that it was raining which they have no control over although I would almost swear the rain slowed down or stopped on my travel from and to my vehicle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: RW White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Calamari, Brussels Sprouts
Our waiter Maurice was fantastic. Thanks for making our celebration so special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I often drive by this restaurant and decided to take my wife for dinner tonight. Draper's (under new management) did not disappoint. Our server Nick greeted us before we even walked through the door. He saw us coming and opened the door with pleasantries. We were seated immediately and Nick was the ultimate professional. He knew the menu and was able to recite specialty items from the Restaurant Week menu. After we dined, Omar the Executive Chef and General Manager stopped by the table and spent significant time with us talking about the Spring menu that will cater to my wife's allergies. We will definitely be back. I can't wait to drop in for the Saturday brunch with live jazz!!!!! Bravo to the entire staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and let me tell you, it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. But the real MVP of the night was our server, David. He was well Knowledgeable about the menu and delivered customer service that made us feel like we were dining in a five-star palace.For my meal, I opted for the NY Strip with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and it was simply divine. Meanwhile, my boyfriend indulged in the grilled mahi-mahi with mashed potatoes and clam chowder soup, and he was thoroughly impressed.And don't even get me started on the key lime pie! It was so tasty that is should come with a warning label: It was so scrumptious that it should come with a warning label: "May cause uncontrollable bouts of happiness."To add to our delightful experience, the manager on duty, Omar, was an absolute gem. He ensured that everything ran as smoothly as butter, leaving us feeling like culinary royalty.If you're on the lookout for great food in a relaxed setting, this place is definitely worth a visit. Needless to say, we're already counting down the days until our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well, what an experience...started off with waiting about 25-30 minutes to be seated after our 7:30 reservation. I understand it being a busy Friday night but what's the point of a reservation if a lengthy wait comes with it? The food was alright, nothing stood out at all really. We had the crab cakes and the Mahi Mahi. Fish was over cooked and greens under cooked. Super expensive cocktails that were definitely not worth it. Even the dessert was just meh/sub-par. All in all, will definitely not be returning. Had high hopes for this place, but I won't be recommending this spot to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Had a terrible experience at Draper’s. I understand it’s restaurant week however there was no attempt to make any accommodations. My fiancé and I walked in and wanted to enjoy Draper’a happy hour. We were told by the hostess happy hour can only take place at the bar, where we saw zero seats available. This seems like a new policy since weeks ago I had happy hour in the booth. We then walked back to the hostess and asked if we could be seated. Mind you, the restaurant was at least 50 if not 60% empty. The hostess said the booths were all reserved. I then asked about the tables in the back and the high chair, to where I got the same response. I finally said, okay I guess my fiancé and I are not wanted. She and the waiter then laughed in our faces. Can’t believe we were treated this way.
Service: 1
Maurice was fabulous as our server. Very courteous, patient, had great recommendations and the food was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, RW White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Seafood Cioppino, RW Wedge Salad
Maurice was a terrific waiter ;Terrific food and happy hour, as well as dinner atmosphere is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie
Great experience! Oddly enough, accessing it was difficult during rush hour traffic at that little corner of Main Street area. Well worth it tho! Love the ambiance and the bar! It was fun to eat the happy hour menu yummy sliders as we settled down watching news & the people walk around downtown. Great people watching spot! I'll be back...
We tried this new place during restaurant week. Lunch entree and dessert for $25 pp. We ordered the crabcake sandwich, blue cheese burger, key lime pie, and bread pudding. Loved the crabcake and key lime pie best. We are anxious to try dinner soon as we believe there is potential for the food to go from the current "very good" to excellent.
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If I could give service ten stars, I would. Our family came to celebrate a difficult day for us and with the delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and tremendous service, the evening was absolutely perfect. Our server, Nick, was absolutely wonderful and made the experience amazing. My family was truly grateful for his wonderful attitude and gracious care. We will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Beet Salad, Dry Aged Ribeye Steak, Calamari, D-Seafood Cioppino
I was very impressed with Drapers. The decor inside is absolutely lovely. The waitress was very attentive to our group of seven- giving us ample time to visit, eat and enjoy our outing. We had a variety of food items and everyone was very happy.
Inviting atmosphere, inside and out. We had reservations, but decided to sit at the bar to get the Happy Hour (HH) specials. The bartender, Daniel, was just lovely—friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. The steak and cheese “egg rolls” from the HH menu were yummy. The fried calamari were very good, lightly fried. The sauce way too spicy for us. Daniel brought us the steak and cheese sauce for the calamari and that worked well. The wedge salad they split for us as we were sharing all our food. We appreciated the splitting—nice touch. The lettuce was very crisp, the tomatoes were good, and the dressing went well.  The Old Fashioned drinks were just okay. We prefer more muddling of cherries with orange, but it was better than most around the area.
I wish this was better. The food was vastly overpriced for what it was. The service was inattentive and didn’t both to apologize when they brought the wrong drinks. For $125 for 2 people you should be able to get a decent meal and service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Took my wife here for Valentine's Day. The service was fantastic. The waitress was on point with recommendations, appropriate check-ins, and assisting boxing up leftovers. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing. They had an IPA I liked and fun drinks my wife could try. I had the half chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes, loved it. My wife had the crab cake Valentine's dinner meal and added sprouts, she loved it. It's a little pricey but comparable to Hammrocks as far as costs and great quality for a Fairfax City restaurant. Great date night place. I look forward to coming here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: RW Jumbo Lump Crabcake Entree, Brussels Sprouts