Restaurants near Hamlet Shopping Center

Once again, Ruthie's All-Day made a terrific impression on our out-of-town guests - who wish they had a similar restaurant in their own neighborhood. Our group of four sampled regular menu favorites (smoked duck, roast chicken, healthy grain salad with grilled salmon) as well as one of the daily specials - grilled rockfish. We encouraged our guests to save room for dessert, and they enjoyed the campfire cookies, in-house ice cream and butterscotch pudding. Our friends now wish they lived in South Arlington!

My team and I ended our team-building off-site day at Matt and Tony’s, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The experience was stellar from start to finish. The ambiance was inviting and well-suited for both casual dining and special occasions. The staff were incredibly accommodating, seating us promptly and ensuring our orders were taken and served quickly. Our group of seven was pleasantly surprised when all the dishes arrived together—and in record time! Everyone in our party loved their meals and drinks. We dined in the middle of the day, and the steady flow of customers reassured us that we had chosen a great spot. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the quality of the food exceeded our expectations. Several of my colleagues had the steak, and some went so far as to say it was the best steak they’d ever had. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and I made a point to thank the manager on our way out. I appreciated how accommodating they were when I called earlier to adjust our reservation time. Despite arriving early, they welcomed us without hesitation, which set the tone for the rest of our experience. I would definitely return to Matt and Tony’s with friends, family, or for a personal event. This restaurant is a true gem in Alexandria, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We would highly recommend this French style restaurant. The interior is stunning, the food is excellent, and the staff very accommodating. It is not inexpensive but great for special occasions.

The paintings that decorate this restaurant are interesting - but what blew me away was the artist painting real time in the entrance way - wow! My friend and I had the bottomless brunch and I really enjoyed being able to order any number of small plates to share - I think we tried 8 different dishes. All were good but I especially liked the Dan Dan noodles, Brussels spouts and monkey bread. We were too full to try the taco bar or waffle bar but they had a constant crowd. Service was spot on - attentive but without making us feel like we were being rushed. A great experience.

Clyde's is always good. Our go-to place. They changed the recipe of the shrimp and grits and that was disappointing. Everything else was tasty.