Ruth's Chris, Coastal Flats, Cheesecake Factory, ?

Arthur Treachers

Rafaginos.
The best.
Don't tell anyone.

And One of the Best..Tippys Tacos..A.T's were way up there too..JIB was Tops..! S&W Café..! Baked spaghetti and Crisp Fried Haddock..If they Only had Snakehead in their day!!

Your Pal..The Real DAJAX.. OK J Gilberts is good....McLean You know.. Black Orchid Is Long Gone..Charthouse in Old Town..Fishmarket..La Refuge..Willards BBQ Chicago Dog House..By the Gun Show..Natch..

Going Down with the FXU Ship...LOL

Down on route 1: Backroom Handies

Any of the McDonald's Fairfax County locations will serve up the finest burger fare to you and your family.

Taco Lucas hands down

Bob Evans

Caldwell's

Don Pablos at Fair Lakes

chez francois in great falls and its not even close. figure $100 for 2 and you must wear a jacket.

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Hoodie and a T-Shirt?

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Anyone one of the Great American Restaurants

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Microwave oven chefs -

Coastal Flats would be my vote. Great restaurant. There was a span of about four months where I would go there every Friday/Saturday.

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> Coastal Flats would be my vote. Great restaurant.
> There was a span of about four months where I
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That must have gotten real expensive, real fast..........

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>
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> That must have gotten real expensive, real
> fast..........


It did indeed. This was many years ago when I was young, and did unwise things with my money.

http://thesimilansthaieatery.com/about_us.php

Get a booth. Get there early. Get fucking drunk and enjoy really good food.

Squire Rockwell's will be having a fabulous Easter Buffet once again. Omelets, french toast, Belgian waffles, and of course the famous bloody mary bar.

$6.99.

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> $6.99.


That place got burnt. I don't think anyone got kilt.

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> > bar.
> >
> > $6.99.
>
>
> That place got burnt. I don't think anyone got
> kilt.


Fire Damages Annandale Restaurant






http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/29/AR2008072900624.html





Squire Rockwell's, an Annandale restaurant on Little River Turnpike, was badly damaged in a fire early this morning, a spokesman for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said.

The blaze appeared concentrated in the bar area of the sprawling, Tudor-style eatery, which boasts four dining rooms and three distinctive red awnings over the entrance.

Fire department spokesman Dan Schmidt said dispatchers at the county's 911 call center, located in a converted elementary school about a half-block from the restaurant, detected a "strong smell of smoke" about 2 a.m. and called for fire trucks to respond to the building.

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"There was no fire showing here at the restaurant, but there was a lot of smoke and heat," Schmidt said Soon, the fire ignited, burning through the roof of the building and destroying the bar and lounge area, Schmidt said.

Firefighters needed about 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze. One firefighter received non-life-threatening injuries, Schmidt said. The restaurant is believed to have been empty when the fire broke out.

According to its Web site, Squire Rockwell's is "an elegant English Inn style restaurant" that features live music and sing-alongs several nights a week. Early this year, it was closed for 12 days because of flooding.

Schmidt said it was too early to know how long it will take to repair the fire damage, which he described as extensive. In addition to significant smoke and water damage, he said, the rear portion of the roof is gone, and the entrance to the restaurant "has got some major damage because of things we had to do to get in there."

The cause of the blaze is under investigation, Schmidt said. Although the restaurant is located at 8700 Little River Turnpike, fire and emergency vehicles were stationed in the parking lot and surrounding side streets, and the turnpike itself was open to traffic for the morning commute.

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> > Buffet once again. Omelets, french toast,
> Belgian
> > waffles, and of course the famous bloody mary
> > bar.
> >
> > $6.99.
>
>
> That place got burnt. I don't think anyone got
> kilt.



Two-Alarm West Annandale Restaurant Fire











http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/news/2008archive/2008_054.htm


Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a commercial building fire Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at approximately 1:45 a.m., in the western area of Annandale. The building, the Squire Rockwell's restaurant, is located at 8700 Little River Turnpike.

Firefighters encountered heavy smoke billowing from the roof, eaves, and windows of the one-story, Tudor-style restaurant upon arrival. Firefighters quickly called for a second alarm, bringing over 60 firefighters to the scene. Firefighters found active fire in the roof, ceiling, and surrounding void spaces. Firefighters accessed the roof area to breach hidden void areas to keep the fire from spreading throughout the 7,100 square foot structure. It took firefighters approximately 90 minutes to stabilize the incident. The majority of the property damage was in the bar area. The restaurant was closed when the fire broke out. One firefighter received a non-life threatening injury and was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Firefighters were called to the scene by the Uniformed Fire Officer who was working in the Department of Public Safety Communications, 911 call/dispatch center. While briefly outside, he smelled smoke and then quickly dispatched fire units from Fire and Rescue Station 23, West Annandale, to investigate for a possible fire in the area. The 911 call/dispatch center is approximately 100 yards from the structure.

Damage is estimated at $1 million.

According to fire investigators, the fire started in a ceiling space above the bar area of the restaurant. The fire is under investigation.

Kilroy's, hands down.

Chick-fil-a, a business run on honorable principles

PJ skidoo has the best prime rib and coldest beer.

Silverados Annandale

Nobody has named a decent restaurant yet in this thread. Amazing. But indicative of the caliber of FFU denizens.

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So what do you suggest mr Ramsey. Just look how many GAR restaurants have been mentioned so far. For <$20 per person meals it's a good value.

GAR's are overpriced dumps. Anyone who would pay $19 for a French Dip is an idiot.
Glory Days for a cheeseburger and fries or Baja Fresh and you'll be just as satisfied.
Cheesecake Factory as well serves crap. Ordered a Cuban sandwich there once and it was absolutely awful.

Ciro's in Centreville, excellent.
Boun Appetite in Chantilly, excellent.

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> So what do you suggest mr Ramsey. Just look how
> many GAR restaurants have been mentioned so far.
> For <$20 per person meals it's a good value.


GAR used to be great but too many people like them so they are very crowded and NOISY

>Nobody has named a decent restaurant yet in this thread. Amazing. But indicative of the caliber of FFU denizens.

What can you expect..How many family owned old joints..Nada..any good..Diners and Dives..Guy..don't bother to stop in NOVA..!

Hell Even Fredericksburg has more Mom and Pop good joints then the Great..NOVA..!
..Richmond TOO.. Norfolk..Hampton..Va Beach.. Chain and Corp ..NOVA..

DAJAX I will agree..Name A Salad of Shit.. in French "Salade de Cah" and GS 3's up..Liberals would buy it.. Wage Grades WG-1's up would say..F ..U..!

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> $19 for a French Dip is an idiot.
> Glory Days for a cheeseburger and fries or Baja
> Fresh and you'll be just as satisfied.
> Cheesecake Factory as well serves crap. Ordered a
> Cuban sandwich there once and it was absolutely
> awful.
>
> Ciro's in Centreville, excellent.
> Boun Appetite in Chantilly, excellent.


GAR has way more selection over Glory Days, though they are not too bad either. Cheesecake factory is okay, the services sucks and the food is meh...

Not only does PJ Skidoo have a great sit down restaurant but they have these girls that will sit down on your face!
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Oink..Oink.

I'll take the tall one!

Black Orchid, Sitting Duck Pub at EFI, Fedora, Charley's Place-McLEAN.

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The Palm in Tysons. http://www.thepalm.com/Tysons-Corner

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> http://www.thepalm.com/Tysons-Corner


Do you have to dress nicely?

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> >
> > The Palm in Tysons.
> > http://www.thepalm.com/Tysons-Corner
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> Do you have to dress nicely?

You need friends, don't you? I feel sorry for you. Go outside once in a while.

The Rusty Scupper rules!

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> > restaurant.
> > > There was a span of about four months where I
> > > would go there every Friday/Saturday.
> >
> >
> > That must have gotten real expensive, real
> > fast..........
>
>
> It did indeed. This was many years ago when I was
> young, and did unwise things with my money.


Yep. Been down that road before.

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> > >
> > > Microwave oven chefs -
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> >
> > So what do you suggest mr Ramsey. Just look how
> > many GAR restaurants have been mentioned so
> far.
> > For <$20 per person meals it's a good value.
>
>
> GAR used to be great but too many people like them
> so they are very crowded and NOISY


Mike's in Springfield plays their music too load............really annoying.

Called "Au Sud d'Une Rivière "....LOL!!

"Petite Longe de Porc DAJAX" "Glace Froide Hobo Junction Bière"
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> Junction Bière"

you ever been up to Pizzeria Uno's?

Many moons ago..I like their Cajun Pasta..Rattlesnake Style..if that's what its called..?? Its been a while ..Fair Oaks Mall..a couple of cold beers there too..Happy Hour..many moons ago..Limited $$ In The Pocket you know.. I'm "On the Cheap"..DAJAX

Maybe not the Rattler..I liked..but Cajun..Dont see it.. Way to much SALT in resturauant food..Its Made to taste GOOD..Not Be Good For You..LOL.. Take Care..DAJAX

https://www.unos.com/menus/pasta.php Uno's Pastas..

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> > >
> > > So what do you suggest mr Ramsey. Just look
> how
> > > many GAR restaurants have been mentioned so
> > far.
> > > For <$20 per person meals it's a good value.
> >
> >
> > GAR used to be great but too many people like
> them
> > so they are very crowded and NOISY
>
>
> Mike's in Springfield plays their music too
> load............really annoying.


Loud Noisy Annoying

I worked at Fritzbe's a few years before they changed to Silverado and they had awesome food. Went to Silverado a few years after and haven't been back. The management ruined the best restaurant/bar in Annandale when they decided to change things up.

What about Tom Weston's over in Annandale? That place is great. Also the 3 Chef's is pretty good.

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> What about Tom Weston's over in Annandale? That
> place is great. Also the 3 Chef's is pretty good.


Yeah, Tom Weston serves a great prime rib and those broiled in butter mushroom caps stuffed with fresh crab meat are incredible.
For a great brew and burger experience I also like LUMS.

I love the Bartender's Sandwich at Fritzbee's...also the Rock Shrimp w/ the orange dipping sauce. Joe is an awesome bartender.

Long porK? DJAX is serving up human in his trailer!

JIB was..one of the Best EAT joints in NOVA..Those Greasy Tacos..!

Come on Back..Jack!

I was in the Black Orchid twice..business..never ate there, I remember it was a swank joint, Glass ware on the tables, every thing set up...

NO !.."Zee Glasses have Zee spots from Zee Dishwasher..Zee Napkins are made of Zee paper"..

Others I knew said they had very good Rack of Lamb. PJ Skiddo's does have a good steak..been a good while since Ive been there. Mikes in Springfield ..was there 2 times ..it was also good..And lots of the Good Old Places..Blackies..Tom Sarris Orleans House..were too..

Would eat out more ..its the dollars..too many good things to spend it on..There's this really nice Smith & Wesson..M-6.....LOL! I want to be one of the first to buy one ..from a Vending Machine..!

DAJAX

I have tried great american restaurants, etc in this area.

None have impressed me, it all tastes like it came from the back of a Sysco/US Foods truck, reheated in butter (since it was pre-cooked) and had seasonings added then put on my plate.

I am happier going to wegman's or costco, finding a nice cut of meat, the farmers market for fresh veggies if I have the time, and cooking it at home myself.

Ends up being cheaper too.

I do go to restaurants if I do not feel like cooking at all, but 9/10 I will choose to dine at home. The experiences restaurants provide are nice, but with the current trend of dim lighting and loud music and mediocre food, I am happier at home where I can control my environment. Telling the manager of the issues do get an apology and a correction on my bill or a free beverage offered, but I go back another time and the same issues are there.

Instead of complaining and wasting management's time I will do it my way at home and save money.

I know i can be a difficult consumer, and am polite in all interactions and discreet (I won't yell at a server like I see some idiots doing, simply talk to them as if they are a great friend and i need to let them know something personal without malice or anger), so to mitigate any situations I simply stay home.

Similar advice I would give to those who come into a restaurant with exactly enough to pay the bill- if one cannot afford to tip their server, please stay home.

>Petite Longe de Porc DAJAX" "Glace Froide Hobo Junction Bière"

That's French.. Translated into English..Pork Loin ..Pal..

Small Pork Loin DAJAX "" Ice Cold Hobo Junction Beer "

DAJAX

>I am happier going to wegman's or costco, finding a nice cut of meat, the farmers market for fresh veggies if I have the time, and cooking it at home myself.


That what I do..Fresh all the time..no packaged boxes of food flavored Salt.! Or cans of Salty Veggies or Salt Soups.... When ever I can avoid it..

DAJAX.. The Cook

Ill start out with 3 McD's Sausage Biscuits..Only 1 dollar each and 1000mg ofsalt..!! 3000 MG of Salt..a Good Start to the day..then a box of Fried Chicken..3 pieces..from any joint with fries ..2 biscuits, seasoned Cajun fries.. packing in another 4000 mg..Then out for dinner and some Buffalo Cajun Pasta..another 4000 + MG..Then some snack foods and I'm at 12000 mg for the day.. Right..!!..Hell No Wrong !..9 grand of Salt Overload..

And lots here on FXU..Do Just That....Kid Yourself..

There is no good food this far south. Got to go to Philly or NYC for truly good food. Fuck Fairfax county.

Mikes American grill in Springfield is great. Coastal flats in fairfax corner used to be good when it first opened, but with all the minorities moving in around there it has gone to shit.
I'm the manager of one of their restaurants

Clarity in Vienna is highly-rated. I only ate there once and it was good but not spectacular. L'Auberge Chez Francois Great Falls is my top pick/

LOl another Slop Chute.. Bring Back Buckaroo Steak House at Ravensworth..OK Rustler and Ponderosa..The Wagon Wheel..

Ya Wagon Wheel in Annandale..on Sat Nights..Dance Parties..Cold Beer ..Ladies.. Many Moons ago..!

DAJAX..

I've heard that Arthur Treachers at Fairfax circle is good.

The "Joint" at the Tysons Ritz Carleton..?? They used to have the menu posted at Tysons II outside the lobby..Looked.."Swank" to me..LOL!

I will say the OLD Corner Bakery at Tysons II was GREAT..Cream of Asparagus Soup..Sandwiches.. Pizza..Pasta..Breads..! Mac and Cheese With that..crazy..curly Cavatappi No 87..Pasta..Ya!! It was GREAT! ..The Magic ended when they remodeled the joint.. ..bout 7 yrs ago..Have not been back..

DAJAX

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> I have tried great american restaurants, etc in
> this area.
>
> None have impressed me, it all tastes like it came
> from the back of a Sysco/US Foods truck, reheated
> in butter (since it was pre-cooked) and had
> seasonings added then put on my plate.
>
> I am happier going to wegman's or costco, finding
> a nice cut of meat, the farmers market for fresh
> veggies if I have the time, and cooking it at home
> myself.
>
> Ends up being cheaper too.
>
> I do go to restaurants if I do not feel like
> cooking at all, but 9/10 I will choose to dine at
> home. The experiences restaurants provide are
> nice, but with the current trend of dim lighting
> and loud music and mediocre food, I am happier at
> home where I can control my environment. Telling
> the manager of the issues do get an apology and a
> correction on my bill or a free beverage offered,
> but I go back another time and the same issues are
> there.
>
> Instead of complaining and wasting management's
> time I will do it my way at home and save money.
>
> I know i can be a difficult consumer, and am
> polite in all interactions and discreet (I won't
> yell at a server like I see some idiots doing,
> simply talk to them as if they are a great friend
> and i need to let them know something personal
> without malice or anger), so to mitigate any
> situations I simply stay home.
>
> Similar advice I would give to those who come into
> a restaurant with exactly enough to pay the bill-
> if one cannot afford to tip their server, please
> stay home.

You called it, when I worked at GAR all the shit was Sysco cooked up by the local illegals even back in the 90's.

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Yes, the filet de Cod is outstanding!

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Yes, the filet de Cod is outstanding!

Bonaroti - Maple Avenue, Vienna

Drove all the old drunks out

I eat at the GAR restaurants Mikes, Artie's, Sweetwater, etc. occasionally. I find the food is acceptable, but the previous poster hit the nail on the head:

> it all tastes like it came
> from the back of a Sysco/US Foods truck, reheated
> in butter (since it was pre-cooked) and had
> seasonings added then put on my plate.

I agree with that assessment, and although it doesn't taste bad, it is not at all outstanding and seems to have a lot of salt. Unfortunately there aren't too many other restaurant options in Fairfax County. Arlington and Alexandria have many choices, but the rest of the area is pretty sparse. There are a few good Thai, pizza, and ethnic places here and there. Monty's Steakhouse in West Springfield is good, albeit in an odd location. It would seem like a golden opportunity and in fact Mike's always seems crowded with people despite the mediocre food