Trummer's Restaurant

4.6

4753 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Trummer's Restaurant recently underwent a 10 year renovation and relaunch in Historic Clifton. This is where New York City meets Historical Charm. Owners Stefan and Victoria Trummer bring their extensive New York City restaurant experience and passion to small town Clifton to offer a unique dining experience.

Trummer’s Restaurant is engulfed in history that dates back to the 1800’s and brings an edge to the historical area. Each floor has something special to offer for the eyes as well as the palate. Come see for yourself why we continue to receive rave reviews from both critics and guests alike!

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Austrian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 266-1623
Website
http://www.trummersrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Zachary Ridenhour
Private party facilities
Select any of our 4 stunning dining rooms for your special event! At Trummer's, we are specialists at making your event easy to plan, worry free, and distinctly yours. Our planner, chef, sommelier, and mixologist all provide guidance, based on your vision of the event.
Private party contact
Victoria Trummer: (703) 266-1623

Location
7134 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124
Neighborhood
Clifton
Cross street
Clifton Road
Parking details
The largest parking lot in all of Historic Clifton, there is always ample parking for our diners.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Champagne & Fried Chicken - A Wine Dinner
$138.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 27, 2025 only
6:30 PM
What pairs best with Champagne? Fried Chicken of course! Join us for a unique wine dinner featuring the exquisite champagnes of Devaux paired to a family style southern dinner of Fried Chicken, Sides and Banana Pudding! The experience includes a guided tasting of 5 different champagnes and an opportunity to purchase this grower champagne for retail price at the end of the dinner. Limited seats available. No refunds available after February 20th.
Wine Room Experience - Private Dining
$170.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy your dinner in the privacy of our first floor wine room. The speakeasy door leads you into the candlelit room featuring a large picture window looking right into our wine cellar. Enjoy the regular menu but with your own server in the private room. Available for groups of 8 or more. Non-refundable.

Offers

Titanic Tuesdays - $8 all day!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Our most famous cocktail is discounted to $8 all night on Tuesdays only! Stop in for dinner and pair it to our refreshing vodka cocktail topped with our own champagne sorbet!
Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM,Fri - 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
How does $5 wine, $7 appetizers and $8 Signature Cocktails on the patio sound? Join us Tuesday - Fridays for Happy Hour from 3pm - 6:30pm. We serve Happy Hour in the bar and lounge.

Popular dishes

Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartare*$25.00
black garlic aioli, pickled celery, fried oyster
Salmon Tartare*$16.00
red curry remoulade, pickled mustard seeds, B&B pickles, cajun seasoned crackers
Baked Brie$15.00
puff pastry, apple butter, walnuts, crostini
Crab Dip$16.00
4-cheese blend, cajun spice, calabrian chili
BBQ Bone Marrow$19.00
mint gremolata, apricot jam

Mains

Spit Roasted

Butcher Salad$23.00
chopped salad, blue cheese, spit roasted meat
Celery Root$19.00
grilled fennel, braised kale, saffron fennel sauce
Whole Branzino$42.00
butternut squash, pomegranate, brussels sprouts
Joyce Farm Chicken
Yukon gold potatoes, green beans, grain mustard jus
- Half$29.00
- Whole$58.00

Daily Offerings From Our Rotisserie

Limited availability. Served with duck fat potatoes

Tuesday: Porchetta
Wednesday: Rack of Lamb
with chimichurri
Thursday: Tomahawk Rib Eye*
with compound butter
Friday and Saturday: Prime Rib*
with horseradish cream

Sea

Porcini Crusted Scallops$34.00
miso mustard, baby bok choy
Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon$32.00
maple chestnut puree, grilled artichokes, pomegranate chimichurri
Oyster Po'Boy$18.00
red curry remoulade, shredded lettuce, tomato

Land

Wienerschnitzel From Pork$22.00
dill potato salad, lingonberry jam
8oz Filet Mignon*$52.00
creamed spinach, carrots

Pasta

Boursin Cavatelli$26.00
beef short rib cacciatore, herbed bread crumbs
Trofie Cacio e Pepe$28.00
pecorino, black truffles

To Accompany

Duck Fat Potatoes$9.00
chives, smoked sea salt, scallion
Rotisserie Carrots$10.00
honey, sweet tea walnuts
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
smoked blue cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette, crispy shallots
Truffle Fries$9.00
parmesan, truffle mayo

Our Famous Cocktails

Bywater$17.00
Zaya rum, Averna, Green Chartreuse Velvet Falernum
Main Street$14.00
bourbon, honey, cinnamon, lime
Glühwein$14.00
mulled wine, brandy, rum, citrus
Austrian 75$14.00
gin, lingonberry, rosemary, Secco
Ranch Water
lime, Topo Chico, Chef's pepper mash powder, vanilla
- Tequila$10.00
- Mezcal$14.00
- Casamigos Reposado$20.00

Featured Drinks

Titanic$15.00
Trummer's Signature Cocktail
Sage$14.00
gin, sage, lime, elderflower

Trummer's Beers

Weihenstephaner | Hefeweizen 5.8% ABV, Freising, Germany$12.00
Aslin | Old Town Lager 4% ABV, Herndon, VA$8.00
Lost Rhino | Shooter Mcmunns - Dry Irish Stout 4% ABV, Ashburn, Virginia$6.00
Aslin | Infrared Starfish - IPA 5.7% ABV, Dulles, Virginia$12.00
Great Lakes | Eliot Ness - Amber Ale 6.1% ABV, Cleveland, OH$6.00
Potter's Craft Cider | Grapefruit Hibiscus Cider 4.2% ABV, Charlottesville, Virginia$6.00
Mustang Sally | Phreak - Fruited Sour Ale 6.2% ABV, Chantilly, VA$9.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs, Szigeti, Burgenland, AT$15.00
Secco, Hillinger, Burgenland, AT$13.00
Prosecco, Sorelle Bronca, Veneto, IT$15.00

White

Chardonnay, Clos Pegase, Carneros, CA$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Tement, "Kalk & Kreide," Styria, AT$15.00
Grüner Veltliner, Steininger, Ried Loisium, Kamptal, AT$13.00
Chenin Blanc, Remhoogte, "Honeybunch," Stellenbosch, SA$15.00

Red

Nero D'avola, Principi di Butera, "Amira," Sicily, IT$12.00
Pinot Noir, Anton Bauer, Wagram, AT$14.00
Blaufränkisch, Steindorfer, Burgenland, AT$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pendulum, Columbia Valley, WA$14.00
Bordeaux, Choteau Mondesir, FR$12.00

Austrian Wine Flight

$18

Steininger
Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal
Mittelbach
Rosé of Zweigelt, Niederösterreich
Steindorfer
Blaufränkisch, Burgenland

What 4,753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trummer's Restaurant in Clifton offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service, making it a "local hidden gem." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" menu, featuring dishes like schnitzel and shrimp and grits, and a "great wine collection." The ambiance is "romantic and intimate," perfect for special occasions.

4,753 Reviews

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Gray
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am so glad that the weekend brunch is back, it was great as always.
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Caroline
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing experience for what is rated one of the top restaurants in VA. Admittedly it was Valentines weekend but even with a limited menu, the food was average at most. Shrimp & Grits was the best dish. The pork was overcooked and dry - I’m not even sure it was cooked that night or if it was reheated. The cheesecake dessert looked like it had been sitting out for days and tasted the same - dry and flavorless. Based on this first experience, not sure I’m even willing to give it a second chance.
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Eric
Washington DC
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful environment in the dining room but as far as the food, not as impressive. We live nearby and hoped it would be better than our previous experience there but we do much tastier salmon at home. The cheesecake dessert looked good but again, we can make a much better one at home. Venison steak was tasty, probably the best dish we had. Overall, disappointing especially for Valentine’s Day dinner out.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were so looking forward to finally trying Trummer's Restaurant. My husband and I went for drinks and dinner on Saturday, February 15th so it was a pre-fixed 3 course Valentine's menu but we both liked the menu choices and the price did not seem unreasonable for those choices and the caliber of the restaurant. The seating at the bar, the bar selection, and service all started us off right! When we went for dinner upstairs we were sat in a dining room I did not see featured in photos and it was less appealing (I did peek at the other dining room in photos and that was gorgeous but we wished we had stayed at the bar for where we were sat). The service we received upstairs was also very good. The appetizers were good, my scallops were great but the risotto served on a flat plate was undercooked, and the single pork chop my husband received was a pork chop you would buy in a pack from a standard grocery store and it was cut in half, thin, and dry. The red velvet cheesecake sounded amazing but it was hard and dry and and had a top swirl of red velvet. Overall, for what we expected, we were disappointed. The bar atmosphere and service were the best parts. I was disappointed the food was underwhelming and some of it frankly not baked or cooked right. We would go back to sit at the bar and order an appetizer and go from there. I can't recommend, based on our experience, that we would pay for what we experienced and unfortunately because I really was looking forward to!
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Jon
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful venue for a birthday celebration. The fixed Valentine’s Day menu was superb and the service was excellent. A great meal and great choice.
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Rhonda
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful menu and great service. Was a little cold by the windows but a wonderful Valentine’s dinner. Highly recommend.
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Michael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I disovered Trummers quite by accident when I looking for Truffle Fries for my son. We found Trummers, and the fries and their chicken were outstanding. That's when I knew I had to bring my wife here for Valentine's Day. And Trummers did not disappoint! That meal was the best we've had since moving to Virginia. If you are having trouble finding great food, service, and atmosphere, I can't rave about Trummers enough.
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Steven
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trummer's always has the most unique menus in this area. The chef always seems to find the perfect blend of flavors to make truly wonderful items, whether it's an appetizer, entree or dessert. They also have a great choice of wines and the bar downstairs is also very nice. It's a great place to take that special person for a beautiful evening. Yes, it's expensive, but well worth it.
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Luanne
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful treat for Valentine's Day! Thoroughly enjoyed the variety of flavors in each course.
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Joya
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely lovely progressive dessert dinner experience! A perfect Galentine’s day treat!
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FAQs

Trummer's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 266-1623.

Trummer's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 4753 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

7134 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124

Additional information

Cross street
Clifton Road
Neighborhood
Clifton
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Austrian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The largest parking lot in all of Historic Clifton, there is always ample parking for our diners.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Zachary Ridenhour
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trummersrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 266-1623
Private party facilities
Select any of our 4 stunning dining rooms for your special event! At Trummer's, we are specialists at making your event easy to plan, worry free, and distinctly yours. Our planner, chef, sommelier, and mixologist all provide guidance, based on your vision of the event.
Private party contact
Victoria Trummer: (703) 266-1623

Trummer's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Champagne & Fried Chicken - A Wine Dinner

Wine Room Experience - Private Dining

Titanic Tuesdays - $8 all day!

Weekday Happy Hour

Brussels Sprouts

Salmon Tartare

Baked Brie

Appetizers

Soup and Salads

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup$12.00

Mixed Green Salad$12.00

Butcher Salad$20.00

Bread Service

Gluten Free Cornbread$6.00

To Share

Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartare*$25.00

Salmon Tartare*$16.00

Baked Brie$15.00

Crab Dip$16.00

BBQ Bone Marrow$19.00

Mains

Spit Roasted

Butcher Salad$23.00

Celery Root$19.00

Whole Branzino$42.00

Joyce Farm Chicken

Daily Offerings From Our Rotisserie

Tuesday: Porchetta

Wednesday: Rack of Lamb

Thursday: Tomahawk Rib Eye*

Friday and Saturday: Prime Rib*

Sea

Porcini Crusted Scallops$34.00

Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon$32.00

Oyster Po'Boy$18.00

Land

Wienerschnitzel From Pork$22.00

8oz Filet Mignon*$52.00

Pasta

Boursin Cavatelli$26.00

Trofie Cacio e Pepe$28.00

To Accompany

Duck Fat Potatoes$9.00

Rotisserie Carrots$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

Our Famous Cocktails

Bywater$17.00

Main Street$14.00

Glühwein$14.00

Austrian 75$14.00

Ranch Water

Featured Drinks

Titanic$15.00

Sage$14.00

Trummer's Beers

Weihenstephaner | Hefeweizen 5.8% ABV, Freising, Germany$12.00

Aslin | Old Town Lager 4% ABV, Herndon, VA$8.00

Lost Rhino | Shooter Mcmunns - Dry Irish Stout 4% ABV, Ashburn, Virginia$6.00

Aslin | Infrared Starfish - IPA 5.7% ABV, Dulles, Virginia$12.00

Great Lakes | Eliot Ness - Amber Ale 6.1% ABV, Cleveland, OH$6.00

Potter's Craft Cider | Grapefruit Hibiscus Cider 4.2% ABV, Charlottesville, Virginia$6.00

Mustang Sally | Phreak - Fruited Sour Ale 6.2% ABV, Chantilly, VA$9.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs, Szigeti, Burgenland, AT$15.00

Secco, Hillinger, Burgenland, AT$13.00

Prosecco, Sorelle Bronca, Veneto, IT$15.00

White

Chardonnay, Clos Pegase, Carneros, CA$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Tement, "Kalk & Kreide," Styria, AT$15.00

Grüner Veltliner, Steininger, Ried Loisium, Kamptal, AT$13.00

Chenin Blanc, Remhoogte, "Honeybunch," Stellenbosch, SA$15.00

Red

Nero D'avola, Principi di Butera, "Amira," Sicily, IT$12.00