Lesley's Restaurant Bar and Grill

Place looks closed for good. They had a good run. Probably the loudest restaurant I'd ever been in. The ladies were friendly. The boys and I used to call it The Cantina

THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE CARIBBEAN MENU WHICH WAS PRIMARY REASON WHY I WENT THERE!!!!

I have never in my life visited a more disgusting place than this one!
Unfortunately, it was the only spot near the hotel that was still open. Right at the entrance, a security guard checked everyone for weapons — that was already unsettling.

We sat down, and the waitress came over asking what we’d like to drink. I ordered a Pinot Grigio, and she asked several times, “sparkling or still water?” 🤦‍♂️
I explained it’s wine — she replied they don’t have wine.
I asked for any alcoholic drink, and she said they don’t have alcohol at all — unless I want to go check the bar myself.
My friend ordered a Screwdriver (vodka with orange juice) — she said they didn’t have that either.
So we ended up ordering simple shots — I asked for a Captain Morgan rum with Coke, my friend asked for vodka with juice.
She brought two half-filled glasses already mixed — they tasted like there was no alcohol at all.

The atmosphere was very strange. A man nearby was vaping, and the waitress kept running back and forth to him, chatting like they were friends. Several people sitting at the bar looked like employees or friends of the staff — some didn’t even order anything.

Then came the food — and that’s where the real nightmare began.
I ordered grilled salmon for $19 with two sides, and I specifically asked for two fries.
When my plate arrived, it had rice, salad, and one portion of fries.
When I mentioned that I ordered two fries, I was told, “That’s how we always serve it,” and that the second portion would be extra.
The fries were just cut-up undercooked potatoes, and the salmon was so salty it was impossible to eat. I ended up eating just the rice and salad to survive.

When it was time to pay, they told me to go to the bar. Apple Pay didn’t work — at first, they said it was my fault, then admitted their terminal was broken and told me to pay cash or via Zelle.
By that point, I had already noticed the ATM near the entrance — now I understood why it was there.

To top it all off, the salmon was $21 on the bill instead of $19, and they automatically added a 16% “gratuity” for service that was absolutely non-existent.

The only thing I’m grateful for is that I survived the food and made it out alive.
Wouldn’t recommend this place even to my worst enemy!

Fo not come to this place evening is over priced

Lesly’s bar and grill is by far the worst place I’ve ever been.

We had a very disappointing experience here. The service was extremely slow, and the mango and strawberry margaritas tasted like juice with little to no alcohol. When we asked for extra tequila, the waitress brought out a tiny cup and later added $18 extra to the bill for it, which felt unreasonable.

To make matters worse, when we tried to pay with a credit card, she said there would be a 5% extra charge—something that was never mentioned upfront.

Overall, the drinks were weak, the service was poor, and the hidden charges left a very bad impression. Definitely not worth it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

New owner since Feb 2025. and the Jamaican food is excellent. Rice and beans very tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Bushwacker here is absolutely phenomenal—creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced in flavor. It’s by far the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried quite a few. The Bacon Cheese Fries are on another level—crispy fries loaded with gooey melted cheese and generous, smoky bacon bits. Every bite is pure comfort food bliss. Highly recommend both if you want a truly satisfying treat!

The goat curry, baked mac, pina colada.. everything was good 🤤 good vibes 🩷

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, nice location. We had a craving for some jerk chicken and we weren't disappointed. While the service wasn't super speedy, the food was excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Warm greeting from the bartender. Promptly took orders and made recommendations. The rum punch was amazing! I ate the jerk chicken with plantain and macaroni and cheese, and so good. Chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned. My partner had the curry goat and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great music to accompany a great meal. Highly recommend everyone check them out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

new owner food is good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Since new management this place has revamped and has a great vibe and the food is delicious!!! The bar is fully stocked and Kay is amazing!!! My favorite bar tender by far!!! I come here now at least 2-3 times a week! Plus they have events on some weeknights and weekends!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I saw this place on my way home and decided to go back to check it out. I live close and I’m always on the hunt for a good Caribbean restaurant. Lesly’s did not disappoint! I had the jerk wings and the jollof rice. Both were 9/10. The wings were well seasoned and had a nice jerk taste to them. They were also well cooked and just overall delish! I also loved the bell peppers and onions that came with the wings. The rice was so good and I had to force myself to stop eating it. The bar itself is more suited for a neighborhood bar but very intimate. Ricky the owner was very warm and friendly. I can’t wait to go back and try other menu items.

Great go to place for Caribbean food, drinks and chill atmosphere! New owner that took over the previous spot. Tried the goat, oxtail (excellent) and stew chicken. Will continue work my way down the menu! Across from Aldi's in Falls Church.