Restaurants near Occoquan

“When you’re looking for a
local favorite, this feels like it needs a Michelin star but it has the prices of a mom and pop restaurant. Everything from the appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts make it a place I’ll go out of my way to come back to when visiting.”

“It’s a magical place with magical people and things.”

“We will definitely return! Totally were pleased to see a great outdoor area close to kayaking. Service couldn't be better. Delivery was unexpectedly quick! The popcorn shrimp was ample and so well seasoned. The hot pretzel came out overcooked and too hard, but they were so accommodating with a replacement, and didn't ask for it, but they refunded us for the inconvenience. Totally unnecessary, but the thoughtfulness and friendliness caught our attention and is a large reason we'll continue to patronize them. Also, I could definitely bring home a large dish of the cucumber salad -- so refreshing and tasty! Hope there's a fall/winter plan to keep it open. We noticed there were individual fire pits/tables. ☆☆☆☆☆”

“The bakery has a lot to choose from. Cake, pies, tarts, muffins, and rolls. What an awesome treat to visit and pick up sweets. However I did not see any soft cookies... They were all chewy.”

“We just want to see the Occoquan old city area just had a close look at the elegance of this beautiful location and want to have a cup of coffee and any snacks, found this Bally whack shack cafe, awesome location went up to the coffee shop ordered some lattes also muffin, the service was excellent, very kind staff on counter, feeling an antique, atmosphere around, had coffee And snacks at outside really enjoying awesome beauty of nature from there . Amazing experience.”

“What’s better than a cup of ice cream on a hot summer day?

This shop serves Blue Bell ice cream along with a variety of sweets. The scoop was quite generous, and the milkshake was thick and satisfying. I enjoyed a quick stop here after brunch at a nearby restaurant. The cool air-conditioning was a welcome relief, and the service was pleasant.”

“This restaurant Have great service , great food and very nice italian atmosphere- Food is served with attention to details 💯 recommended Went 3 times already and want to go again because is full of good surprises !”

“The food is outstanding! All made fresh and so delicious. Family owned and very friendly. The calamari was perfectly cooked and had a beautiful dusting as opposed to a heavily breaded crust. The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful. We’ve sat both outside in the relaxing courtyard and inside the casual restaurant. This restaurant beats the food at Old Town’s Greek restaurants. Highly recommend this place!!”

“Our favorite local spot… always great food, service and drinks, always consistent!”

“Had a fabulous Saturday night meal here. The Frites were incredible. I could go back again and again to try all the great dishes! Service was excellent, atmosphere relaxed and lovely. What a gem!”

“Bar J chili Parlor is a great stop in Occoquan to eat and chill! Chips were good sauce was good too with a spicy aftertaste. I enjoyed a delicious cheesy, onion, shredded chicken quesadilla that I dipped in guacamole 🥑 we also had chicken tenders which were good, the atmosphere overlooking the bay was awesome and our server Nate was GREAT!”

“First time diner at this restaurant. Food and service from Liz was amazing. Everything came out perfect and in a timely manner. We will definitely be back!”

“Great great great coffee I love it!”

“Lilly was our server and she was amazing and really attentive to us. My boyfriend and I were walk-ins and we were able to get a table very quickly.”

“absolutely EXCELLENT staff, great food with unique options and plenty of seating! I had the breakfast lasagna and I enjoyed every bite, wouldn't change a thing.”

“Stopped by Linjee Thai to grab the traditional fried rice with chicken and shrimp. Great environment with even better food and and the host Kelly provided great customer service. Definitely a 2 thumbs up from me.”

“That Fresh salad is everything!! All in all, we love Mikes!!”

“The food here was delicious and amazing but what made the experience unforgettable was the service! If you are celebrating something special or you just want to have a wonderful dining experience, Bistrol L'hermitage is where you want to be.”

“Kind & helpful staff, delicious variety of drinks & pastries.”

“We came based on the amount of good reviews and it didn’t not disappoint! Some of the best butter chicken and chicken tikka we’ve had! We’re not local but already planning on coming back.”

“Freshly prepared, delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. Highly recommended.”

“Great restaurant. Nice event. Food and beverages are great.”

“Best bubble tea around! Plus other great treats!”

“Are you tired of eating the same few cuisine all the time? Sushi and burger and the usual? Well, venture out and try Ethiopian food.

1. Reservation: recommended if you are coming on Friday or Saturday.

2. Food: very good
- Enjara: the bread made of teff. it is very unique and it was my first time trying it and I loved it
- collared green was good
- yellow split beans were excellent options for vegetarion dish
- red lentils were unique in seasoning.

3. Drinks
they have full bar, mixed drinks and beer and wine options are available.

4. Service: very nice and welcoming

5. Extra: they serve their Ethiopian drink Tej is an aded bonus, it is nothing like I know. Technically a honey-wine.

6. They have LIVE MUSIC!
call and check with them. Artists usually come on Saturdays. Cannot wait to check them out.

Highly recommend!!”

“Chicken Fried Rice from this restaurant is causing me to reevaluate Chicken Fried Rice from every other restaurant I frequent for Chicken Fried Rice. As far as my palate is concerned, they have raised the bar. And the Bangkok Beef Stew is spectacular.”

“Five stars!!! Fast and friendly service. We just moved here and we have already decided that this will be our number one pizza place. Delicious. Beats all other pizza chains for sure! 👍”

“Clifton Cafe is our new favorite evening spot on the weekends. We’ve been customers since the original owners opened it years ago, but until this past fall we did more to go orders than dine in since the service and time to prep food was often slow and unpredictable. Now we go almost every week. We’ve noticed big improvements since they expanded their kitchen and redesigned the bar area. Their new pull up bar is beautiful and spacious. The new owners and management are great too! We love the evening staff as well, especially Ian and Nicole. They are very personable, accommodating, and attentive. They have great happy hour specials from 3-6 and make the best margaritas and espresso martinis. Some of our favorite dinner items include the crab dip, Mediterranean salad, cuban sandwich, burgers, crab cakes, quiche specials, banana pudding, and too many crepes to name! We also appreciate that they have become more family friendly. We had a last minute party of 14 on a Friday evening (half of which were children ages 1-11) and they didn’t hesitate to pull some tables together in a private nook to accommodate our large group (again thanks to Ian and Nicole). We noticed they finally got a changing table in the large bathroom, which they are about to install. Our kids are past that stage, but there were several times when they were little that a changing table would have been helpful.”

“good food and good employees 👌”