New American Restaurants near Ft. Belvoir, VA

“Looking for a fun activity with our family before Thanksgiving, we chose bowling. The prices were definitely cheaper than commercial locations. The place was clean with stations every few lanes with balls organized by color and weight. There were ramps available for anyone to use if necessary. There is also the ability to set bumpers to raise and lower for an individual in your group. You have the ability to edit your score, which is great because a few times pins would fall on their own and add to the score. There were options for scoring using regular bowling rules or other fun games. While we didn’t eat there, but there were plenty of food and drink selections. My only issue was the balls were very oily and the finger holes were very small. Staff said that’s how they were ordered but offered me a small container of baby powder to use.“

“As a bowling alley, it's great and very reasonably priced for the area. It can get busy on rainy weekend days, especially in the summer when kids bowl for free. We've also attended a couple of birthday parties there and they do a good job. I work nearby and go MUCH more often for lunch than I do for bowling, so this review is primarily for the Vortex Grill. They've changed their menu a couple times in the past few years, I think responding to requests for more healthy and quick options for lunch on this side of Ft Belvoir. That said, I really miss a couple of the salads that they used to offer (please bring back the Kristen and Mike's salads!), but they have expanded their non-salad offering of "healthier" items, which mostly means that fries no longer come with everything, you can choose from several add-on options for a side, there are more fish options (which I can't bring myself to try at a bowling alley...I wonder how well they sell), and a lot of sandwiches don't come with cheese. I could take it or leave these "healthier" menu options and usually get a salad. When I want to treat myself, I get a burger. Overall, the food used to be more consistent than it is now. I don't know if it's a result of the menu changes or trying to be "healthier," but their food is popular in my office and I've seen some major flops from them lately. Patty melts not fully grilled, chicken wraps made with nasty chicken, ingredients screwed up in salads, etc. I'm giving them a four because the bowling alley itself is great. Five stars for bowling, 2.5 for the Vortex Grill, and I would have given the Vortex Grill four stars a few years ago.“

“Amazing Steakhouse ?,,,,!!!!!! Incredibly delicious!!!! Quality in Every Way!!!!“

“This place is a true local gem. Food is of very high quality, and everything is consistently cooked to perfection. Their consistency is actually really impressive - I’ve never been disappointed by a single thing, and I’ve eaten A LOT of their food. But everything is so good, so I haven’t really made my way outside of the same few items from their menu. The difference is that the staff actually care about their customers, and take pride in their food. It’s not so common these days, and is a pleasant surprise. It’s the reason I will always eat there.“

“I really enjoyed my experiences at the The Walrus. They have fresh shucked oysters, the Wally's are the house oyster and they were very good. I think I tried every fresh oyster and there were some excellent options that I thoroughly enjoyed. I also had the lobster roll togo and it was loaded with lobsta. They crab cakes were ok, but they are not using fresh local crab meat. The service was fantastic, it's what had me return, a great experience! The great fresh oysters were also a draw for me.“

“The food here is so amazing!!! This is my third time returning. My favorite is the butter chicken. The owner is very welcoming and provides a really nice and clean experience! Don’t think twice about coming here! You’ll be glad you did!“

“Kiana was a great bartender for me and my best friend. I’ll be back because she made our experience great!“

“From the moment we stepped into Home Town, the staff made us feel so welcomed. The food is amazing, came out in a timely fashion, and they were portioned just right. We will definitely be coming back.“

“Wonderful homemade food! So delicious. Cozy atmosphere and amazing smells!“

“Love the Art and reasonable pricing“

“An absolute gem! Everyone was lovely, the cocktails AND mocktails were delicious, and the small plates were to die for! Can't wait to go back and dig into their wine list. Don't leave without the trying the charred dates or the fried goat cheese, they're knockouts!!Vegetarian options: Some veg small plates, would love to see more veg entrees on the menu“

“Great find! Good music and great food!“

“been going there for over 25 years!Great food!.Jack Daniels shrimp is always a hit!“

“Amazing gluten free food. Delicious. I thought I would never have onion rings again“

“Great service and excellent food!“

“Burtons is such a blessing for those with allergies! Staff are highly trained, and everything is labeled so carefully! Every server has been top notch and the food is amazing!“

“We just randomly picked this for brunch before we drive back home after a weekend in DC. I'm not exaggerating that is was the best part of the trip. I took pictures cuz it was so beautiful. We ate outside and we're surrounded by natural beauty. The food was excellent too. If anything, it was so rich, I couldn't eat it all. Coffee was great. If you end up in that area on a nice day, go get brunch outside. You won't regret it.“

“Always a great place to stop for food and drink.“

“Came to Hank's for some seafood and the food did not disappoint! We ordered the calamari and shrimp as an appetizer, it was a bit small for $18, but it tasted fresh. The fish and chips and the lobster roll were both excellent! The fish and chips were hands down the best I have had so far and the lobster roll was full of flavor and the bread was buttery and crispy. I recommend adding old bay seasoning to the fries for extra flavor.“

“Borrowing from their words. More than 30 years later, the Silver Diner has gone from a nostalgic American icon serving affordable family food to a highly overrated restaurant serving overpriced food that allegedly reflect’s today’s lifestyles. But the one thing that will never change is the stench of their restrooms throughout the diner.“

“Wonderful food and experience“

“We are from Ohio visiting the area and Tim was GREAT! Very personable and gave us some great tips! Food was great too!“

“Just ate at Springfield, Virginia Silver Diner. Had a wonderful experience with Ash my waiter. He was very pleasant and kind. Highly recommend him. When we go back , would like to have him as our waiter.“

“Yard House is a relaxed spot for happy hour and/or upgraded bar food. The restaurant / bar is very modern. This is a nice place to have dinner before catching a movie at Regal Cinemas next door. We shared the onion ring tower and the 20 oz bone-in ribeye blackened with shrimp and crispy brussel sprouts. Onion rings were crispy and the steak was amazingly tender. My husband still talks about it.“

“super cute spot in such a cute area! the area has loads of good shops around it. the area is incredibly walkable and outdoor/dog friendly. a good amount of indoor as well as outdoor seating throughout! the staff was so sweet and made for a nice experience :)“

“I was truly blown away by how delicious every single dish at The Study was. As a Guatemalan, I found the creative use of Latin American ingredients and flavors in the unique dishes at The Study not only interesting and creative but also familiar and nostalgic. I love it when food takes me to a happy place. Chef Tomas Chavarria and chef Madeline Guzman can really create magic in the kitchen. Some of my favorite dishes included the kalbi ssam short rib lettuce wraps, the sweet plantain empanadas, the Costa Rican ceviche, the duck magret and achiote, the tres leches, and the coffee flan. I also loved the seasonal cherry blossom-inspired cocktail and the mocktail they prepared specially for me. I really loved the ambiance, and even though I had dinner here with friends, I think this is the perfect restaurant for a date night or for celebrating something special.“

“Husband and I both got 2 meat platter because we wanted leftovers. It’s enough food for 3 meals easy. Everything was delicious!! My favorites were the brisket, cucumber salad and cornbread. Donna’s got it going on cause her food is full of flavor!!“

“Fast & friendly service and some very nice pasta for lunch... Nicer than I expected from the decor which was a bit old & tired - I probably wouldn't have tried the place, if it weren't for seeing other good reviews! Could stand to turn the AC down a bit “

“This restaurant located on the second floor inside the Hyatt Regency was pretty good for a hotel restaurant. The breakfast buffet (with an omelette station!) had a lot of options and there along with a menu if you didn't want the buffet. The service was very good and the staff was friendly and attentive. I would recommend eating here if you're staying in the hotel!“

“This place has excellent food. Go there and you will not be dissapointed. Get the whole wings or fried chicken with the hottest sauce they have!“

“Delicious vegan brunch with nice outdoor seating!“

“Klebers Restaurant, is an excellent place to eat and enjoy karaoke, whoever wants to say otherwise is in bad taste and little class, there you can play billiards for free too and the attention is appropriate and good service TOTALLY RECOMMENDED,13634 Jefferson Davis HwyWoodbridgeVirginiaAttended by its Owner and collaborators.???“

“Our server Jayla was awesome! She was very friendly. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 2 p.m. weather was gorgeous outside and the outdoor patio was well covered, but we decided to sit inside. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. Jayla asked if it was our first time at Blackwall Hitch, which it was, so she went over the local favorites. She recommended the flaming crab dip and it was delicious!!! Jayla offered us extra Naan chips which I thought was generous for an upscale restaurant. I asked if she could bring us extra with a to-go box to take the rest of the dip. We also had the mahi mahi tacos and chicken-pancetta flatbread - both were great. Jayla often checked on us. We had a lovely time and the service was great! Thank you!“

“The food was fantastic. We had the free-range bison tartare, carrot salad with puff pastry, striploin steak and double-ravioli with cheese, potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The only challenge that we had was the acoustics; if we lived in the neighborhood, we'd come back on an off-hour during the week :)“

“Very good service, food was delicious!! Bread and dip was awesome!“

“Heard this place was great for Sunday brunch. Made a reservation and was so pleased with the ambience when seated; when looking over the menu, we felt certain we had been handed the wrong one because it was 11am and there were no brunch items to be found! But sadly, there is only this one menu regardless of day or timing. Very disappointing!! We pieced together some soup and appetizers as a “brunch” meal; the food was very good and our waitress very kind. However, we did send our comments to the chef expressing dismay that a brunch spot offered zero menu items that were even close to being considered brunch options!“

“Five stars hands down! The manager Scott was amazing. I have zero complaints about the service. The environment was perfect and the food was amazing. I had the Reuben and cheese and the sauce that comes with it was so good. It was the best sandwich I've ever had. My husband and sister in law had a burger and it was thick and juicy. The popcorn was bursting with flavor. All around this is the best experience I've had in a while eating out. I HIGHLY recommend this place.“

“We decided to try this restaurant out on Mother's Day and we had a nice time! We went around noon. The restaurant was not crowded at that time but you do have the option to make a reservation online. The employees were nice and they gave out flowers to the mothers for the day, which was a really sweet gesture. Overall, the food was good! The only thing we had that we did not care for was the French toast and the bacon funnel fries. The French toast was underwhelming and the bacon fries were just a weird, meh dish. All of our other dishes were delicious. I would recommend the grits dish because the pork belly was too good. There is street parking all around the restaurant; we had no issues finding a quick parking space. The restaurant is nice and clean and there is also a bar area. Overall, worth the visit. I would return to try the dinner menu.“

“this staff is always on top of the game, constantly anticipating our needs. thank you Anya, Michelle and Jordan!“

“This carryout has a nice small town feel. The restaurant is cozy, and the location is great. The menu looks really intriguing, enough to go back multiple times and try more items. The Smoked Turkey Club was a great sandwich to enjoy. However, what they call jerk chicken for their jerk chicken sandwich is anything but. It was a bit disappointing, but it won’t stop me from going back to try other menu items“