The V Eatery & Brewhouse
44630 Waxpool Rd, Ashburn, VA, 20147
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Address :
44630 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA, 20147 - Phone (703) 723-6500
- Website https://www.go2thev.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Tracey P.
The Butternut Squash Risotto wi/ Shrimp is TO DIE FOR! And when they accidentally chucked the two bites I couldn't finish but wanted to take home, they sent me away with an entire serving! Kudos Anthony and Ty! Another great local joint;-))
(5)Craig B.
First time here was really good. Ambience is nice especially the outdoor seating area. Beverage choices (in my case beer) were plentiful and varied. Good menu selection. Food was great! Sampled wings, had some spicy but flavorful fish tacos (stole from my wife) and the black and bleu burger was fantastic. Could have been a 5 star but my waiter was only so so. Wasn't bad but not very engaging with us. If that last piece of the puzzle was in place it would have been fantastic. With that said I will be back..
(4)Ffmcgough P.
The good- the food was very good American style food. The burger was perfectly done and my wife's fish sandwich was perfectly cooked and seasoned too. The service was prompt and knowledgeable which is nice to see in this area. They even reminded us when we forgot about our kids treat that came with their meal. The not so good- the beer list is severely lacking. The manager told us it was because of space concerns, but if you are billing yourself as a brewpub you better figure out a way to have more than 4 taps and 8 bottles. Once they start brewing it may be different but for now the beer selection needs some major help. With all the va/md/dc brews to choose from it shouldn't be too hard to have a decent draft selection AND bottle selection. Other restaurants in the area have way less room and almost 4 times the selection and can make it work, not sure why this place can't. We'll go back because we like the food and atmosphere and are looking forward to them brewing on site, but I won't be spending too much of my money on beer there, I can get more beers around the corner at the local brewery. ____________________________________________ UPDATED 27JAN13 More taps have been installed here and the beer selection is getting better. Wait staff is good, but they need more of them. I think there may have been 2 servers in there for the entire place. But, when you do get a waiter they are really attentive and knowledgeable. It's new so they are working the kinks out. Brewing equipment should be installed this week I was told and the first new brew brewed here should be available Mar/Apr. AWESOME.
(4)Jim M.
Very impressed with lunch today. Nicely done modern decor, leaning towards upscale. I had a bloody mary which was a little above average (I have a high bar for bloody mary's - they need to be off the charts!) and a Star Dry Irish Stout that was very flavorful and didn't send you running away from the scales being too heavy. In lieu of an entree, I had two appetizers: Blackened Ahi nachos that are out of this world with several complimentary flavors going on, and 50/50 sliders made from a bacon and beef combo and made wonderful with caramelized onions. The service was nice and friendly, and I think will only get better as the new management fine tunes their procedures. One thing of note: This is a pretty large and diverse menu. I look forward to returning and trying many more dishes!
(4)Lesa M.
I visited this place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for a private meeting luncheon. We were in their private room which was really, really nice. The food was good and the service was outstanding. I want to give a big kudos to Scott, the Manager. Also, a big thanks to Carlos and the other servers that were assigned to us. This is definitely a new spot for us to have our meetings at and have great food and service at the same time. This place is a hidden gem.
(5)Steph H.
Food was good. Service not so much, but it's new. Waited a long time to sit, waited a long time for the waitress, then about 10 minutes after we ordered the chef came out and told us they sold out of the ribs (which Scott ordered). The chef offered to comp whatever else he ordered if we used the Groupon we had for another time. Then after another long wait, my steak came back looking medium around the edge but very rare inside -- i ate most of it bc i was starving. I left the mid section so I could show the waitress -- as a FYI. Mgr came over and said next time let them know earlier so they could get it right -- I was starving after the long wait to even get dinner. So we ended up getting the whole dinner comped. Also no oil and vinegar at all for my salad which I thought was odd and the waitress had no idea if any of their food was gluten free. They did the right thing to get us to come back, but were kinda snotty with us through out like we were out to get a free meal. We realize it's all new so have more patience, but if they don't fix that stuff that will hurt them in the long run.
(2)David F.
Brought my father for Sunday dinner here after many times driving past. The Ahi Tuna nachos were a great appetizer followed by the jambalaya and grilled salmon. Roberto was our waiter, and was great and offered insightful recommendations on entrees. Definitely would both recommend and will come again.
(5)Izzy H.
The V is a cool spot. The service is mediocre but the bartenders are great. I haven't always been impressed by their food. They have some neat eats but I've found that the food isn't very consistent. This is a good happy hour spot though.
(3)Monika B.
Ate here with a big group and we tried three of the appetizers. Onion rings, artichoke dip, and the potato skins. Everything was soo good. The onion rings were my favorite. Husband had the shrimp and rice and loved it. I had the steak and really liked the marinade they used. Everyone loved their dish and there were no complaints. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Edgar P.
It's nice to have a decent restaurant in Ashburn that serves craft beer and good food at a price that isn't too ridiculous. The outdoor patio area is also nice when the weather permits. Here are the highlights: GOOD 1. Beer. I like beer, and you probably like it too. Take a break from Miller Lite and try one of the many craft beers on tap. Not sure which? Try something from Lost Rhino, a local microbrewery in Ashburn. 2. Atmosphere. It's nice to feel cool sometimes. Being a suburbanite that tries to avoid crowded areas like the plague, there aren't a lot of places I can go to in Loudoun county that give the illusion of being at a trendy restaurant. This place does that. It is dark though, so bring a flashlight. I suggest a flashlight that can attach to your head with an elastic band to allow for the use of both hands while eating, drinking, and motioning during heated conversation. BAD 1. This is probably only bad because I am a glutton, but the portion sizes are a bit small for my over-sized American tastes. If you are a female or a male that wears girl jeans and children's sized sweaters, please ignore this. I ordered the nachos expecting a towering plate full of chips and pounds of cheese, only to get 8 individual chips, arranged on a trendy rectangular shaped tray with some garnish. I had to slap myself, because I thought I had teleported to France for a second. Pardonne moi Monsieur, beaucoup fromage sil vous plait?! Monsiuer!!! Le fromage ici!!!
(4)Amanda W.
Food was all great and huge portions! We all left happy! Will definitely be back. Expected to see their own beers on the menu, so was slightly disappointed with that.
(4)Joan L.
So came here for the first time tonight. I loved the patio to sit and have a nice summer meal until I smelled cigarette smoke. I had been told the restaurant was smoke free outside. Then I was told by the management, no, after 9:30 pm they allow smoking on the patio. Sorry will not be back....
(1)Michael B.
Went there for the Skin's game and Sunday brunch. While the Skin's pretty much suck this year, the experience at V Virginia Eatery & Brewhouse made the game much more enjoyable. For the apps we had the ahi tuna nachos and the spicy thai chili wings. The nachos were tasty, but not enough food. However the wings were some of the best wings I have had in a while, pefect balance of spicy and sweet. Had the Salmon Egg's Bennedict, which was on top of a Jalepeno Waffle with home fries all of which were excellent. The rest of my table also enjoyed their food and it looked great as did the other dishes throughout the restaurant. Beer selection was top notch, but it was hard to determine what was on tap since they didn't really have a list, but overall a great experience.
(4)Yolanda W.
The bar and atmosphere both hit all the right marks, my exp is purely concentrated on food+service. I accidentally bought 2 groupons. I used one last summer/fall. Service was fine and dandy, food was terrrrrrrible. Oversalted, one-note flavors.. We had flatbread, risotto, fish&chips, some chicken featured sandwich and whatever salty-thing-else. It looked great on a plate but tasted nowhere near as good as it looked. I swore never to come back, ready to take the loss for my second groupon. The food tasted so hopelessly bad no complaints were made. Wound up taking my husband here one day in the beginning of the year for lunch as he had never tried and it seemed a fitting occasion for a coupon. The waiter made some interesting recommendations! He explained the old chef was out and that a new chef named Sean was on board. He told us tantilizing tales of flat iron steak and rockfish that Chef Sean had been serving up amd seemed REAL excited in the process. Alas the timing was off and there was none for us so we went with the ribeye. We enjoyed SCRUMPTIOUS jambalaya, and a PERFECT ribeye. Even my kid's mac n cheese was so good, tender, hot and creamy (but if there was a crunchy buttered panko crust i think i would have lost my mind). Deeeelightful! The highlight of our experience was how excited the waiter was about the new chef. He gave very attentive service and got us involved in looking forward to the future menu redesign. He also completely rewrote my plans to never come back, succeeding in enticing us to look forward to coming back to explore Sean's other works. I told the waiter how much I appreciated his input that day, and informed him of my change of heart. He simply said thank you and walked away. Next thing I know Chef Sean came out to chat with us! Very cool guy! With this vast improvement in food quality, superb representation of service, devotion to customers, and promising culinary forecast, this is one of the only places in Ashburn that I could have had an experience like this. I hope more people can catch this place at a less busy time to have an equally pleasant and intimate experience as we had, but with a flat iron steak and rockfish!
(5)Coree R.
$9 for a beer? Never again. Food was good, service was a little lacking. We love Vintage 50 in Leesburg and we were excited that The V had some of our old favorites from V50. We will be sticking with Vintage 50. Atmosphere is much more welcoming.
(3)Tim N.
This was a most disappointing second visit. First time here was good but today I ordered the pork pops and the one I bit into was frozen. I can look past the "greeter" that seemed to not give a shit about his job but frozen pork product is unacceptable!
(1)David N.
Had a great time here last night. We requested a private room for a holiday party, and we had a great space, excellent food and stellar service all night long. The V has long been a favorite, but team there just did an outstanding turn for us last night, nor that everyone in our party will always remember. Folks, if you are looking for a great place to host a private event, I highly recommend The V.
(5)Robert B.
My wife, her family and I decided to try this place because it caught our attention. Boy, was it worth the effort! For starters, the line was an hour long (that's a good sign, though most people didn't want to wait.) In short, we had a variety of dishes (I had the chicken carbonara, my wife the fish and chips, and we definitely tried the blackened ahi "nachos") and it was worth it. I strongly recommend the nachos; I tried some of my wife's fish and chips and I'm going to have to try that the next time around. Customer service was excellent. Parking lot was packed, but fortunately most of the restaurants in the area are closed or lunchtime deals, so parking was there. Beer selection? Not as great as some brew houses, but still a decent and varied lot. I'll definitely be hitting this place again.
(4)Janelle E.
Super Yumm-O!! Not a huge menu, but what is on it is pretty darn good. The ahi tuna nachos were so different and absolutely delish! We're so glad we found this little gem in Ashburn - it'll be our new local staple/go-to on a weeknight. The only thing that really bothered me was the manager kept turning the tvs. The Kansas basketball game was on, I was watching and cheering but apparently not loud enough - the manager changed it OFF the game TWICE!! I had to keep asking our server to turn it back on... ; /
(4)Sven B.
Friendly staff, nice decor, amazing risotto, perfectly cooked shrimp. Have been here twice and both experiences were quite positive. Glad to see a solid option in this space; we need a good overflow option from Ford's down the street. Hopefully when the weather improves, there will be some greenery on the patio to block the "view" of the parking lot.
(4)Nicole P.
Today was our fourth time trying out the V and I want to like it...I really do...but each time I am increasingly frustrated by this place. Today was an all-time worst--so bad that we got up and walked out after waiting over an hour for our food. No manager came by to say hello, apologize for the long wait on food, offer anything. The server wouldn't even make eye-contact when trying to get his attention. I saw numerous parties flagging down the manager with complaints, and two different groups leave before food was served. I overheard a woman nearby remark that she hadn't had a morsel of food all day and that they'd been waiting over an hour and a half for their food. It's not cool when you hear your server, who appeared overly frazzled, greeting tables explaining that there's a long wait today so you'll need to be patient. Seems like it was a bad day; would like to hope that's not the norm. However, too much adds up and I'm afraid it might be. This was also the second time going there that they didn't have any highchairs. (They must not have many because I saw many families holding small children in their laps.) Okay, I get it, you don't want to be kid-friendly...whatever. I also don't get how there is only one vegetarian entree on that entire menu, unless you want a salad (and, let's face it, vegetarians, we don't just eat salads all day long). It's a risotto that I ordered on two previous occasions that was so bland. Didn't taste good at all. I gave it a second try only because I thought it surely wasn't that bad and I must've caught them on a lackluster day. Not the case. In summary, we've given this place quite a few tries and it all boils down to not a pleasant experience. Save your money and go elsewhere--you'll be glad you did!
(1)Mike A.
Food was quite good 4.5 star. Service was mediocre 2.0 star. Criticisms of service. Host barely looked up to acknowledge our arrival. (Was futzing with the computer). Then it took him about 3 minutes to ask how he could help. Waitress was cute, but inattentive. Never brought bread out. Didn't retrieve salad plates which sat on table for the 10 minutes between our finishing our salads and entrees arriving. The server who brought our entrees appeared baffled by the salad plates and we moved them to the side for her. Otherwise, food is excellent. Beer was yummy. Nicely decorated.
(4)Adri Q.
So perhaps the service has taken a dip recently, because in the last two weeks I have gone twice, once for dinner and once for brunch, and both times the service was awful. For the dinner I was with a large crowd, where I placed drink orders that never came and water was never refilled. For brunch, we waited over an hour this past Sunday for our food, had missing basics at our table like sugar packets, and the staff was clearly stressed out. The table next to us wanted to walk out after waiting as long as we had. I gave this place two stars because of the food - it's very good. Now if they could just work out their service issues....
(2)Diane M.
Food and environment was EXCELLENT, really liked it. Service / Hosting / Management. POOR. Wow. IHOP does better than this. The server at our table took forever in getting our drinks, our orders, refills, cleaning plates and even paying. If' your not eating and drinking or in a hurry then this is the place for you. We tried to get tables outside a few times; the server said the would help us out. Then the hostess said they would help us out when we were done with dinner. When it came down to it, no go. They then sat us at the bar outside. BAR??? I think not, it was more of a water station. We were 2 couples out for a good time on date night and this was a miserable experience. BLAH. Don't go if you're looking for a great night out. We left and went to Sweet water were the service and food is always consistently excellent. The V? Get it together. People want to dine there.
(2)Cat W.
i went there for brunch on Sunday, my first experience there was very disappointing. My fiance ordered the salmon Benedict and i ordered the Chicken and waffles, it took over an hour for our food to come out and when it did, it was nothing like how we expected. The portions were small for costing $15 and $16 each plate. The place is very cute just wish the service and food was better. I will not be returning and do not recommend this place to others.
(1)Tony P.
Kinda confused when I started looking at the menu, looks very similar to Vintage 50 in Leesburg only to find out both have the same owner(s). So I was kinda disappointed that there was nothing really new on the menu and doubly disappointed that there were none of Vintage 50's brews on tap... But the server told me that there would be shortly... Service was a little confused. One person hosting, another taking our drink order, another taking our food order, another serving the food... and no coordination between them... ended up not getting a few items I requested... Otherwise food was cooked well, and the drafts they did have were ok although not all were listed on the menu. I don't really understand why we were told about a new draft after we had already put in our drink order... All in all not a bad place for a quick bite, but nothing really sticks out as extraordinary or inspired...
(3)Jennifer H.
Steph the bartender make this place worth a repeat visit! Atmosphere is good. the outdoor bar during the spring and summer promises to be an amazing experience. The food- depends on what you order. Here are a list of our favorites; Wings Hummus 1/2 chicken Mussels Salmon
(3)Michael V.
This was honestly the best thing about staying in that awful Embassy Suites hotel next door. They have a great craft beer selection on tap and an interesting menu (50/50 bacon burger sliders). I found the food to just be "OK", with the portions kind of small for the prices they charge.
(3)Shawn C.
Top notch beer selection and PERFECTLY cooked burgers. Will be visiting again.
(5)Ron P.
Try the Pork Pops on the app menu.
(4)Toni K.
In the last few weeks, I've eaten at two Ashburn restaurants within close proximity of each other. Let's focus on the highlight. The V! I liked it so much last Friday when I attended a going away party for a friend that I just had to bring my husband back the very next day! First off, the atmosphere is quite inviting to an adult crowd. What I mean by that is this ... Where can you find outdoor seating surrounded by gas lanterns (picture high-tech tiki style), live music, comfy couches and an attentive wait staff in NOVA? THIS is the place! Now for the interior ... picture a full service bar with seating, but in the dining area, you'll enjoy modern music-infused art on the walls, curtains lining each booth for privacy (if you like), and a menu that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates. I won't say I'm a vegetarian, I just don't eat meat. Yet, there was a plethora of delicious dishes for me to choose from. If you are a fan of Sweetwater, you may find The V is quite the rival. The drinks here really pack a punch! And Kim is by far one of the friendliest and best server, I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Feel free to talk to Scott, the GM if you're looking for a place to have a private party. The room they have to the far right was absolutely perfect for us! I wasn't on the planning committee but from what I've been told, the folks at The V were extremely accommodating and even offered to make a signature drink for the occasion. Kudos to The V! I know I'll be a "regular" diner! Oh yeah! I have had the tomato basil soup, calamari, Shrimp with wild rice in a tomato cream sauce. I would recommend all of these!
(4)Robyn M.
Had ahi tuna nachos as an app.... Soooo yummy! I could eat that all night. It was basically bite size pieces of ahi with wasabi and a sweet chili sauce over a 'wonton' chip, served on a bed of lettuce. Husband had a burger over a house salad, we both thought it tasted great and was a cool concept. Have never been anywhere that offered that! I had butternut squash risotto with a side caesar salad, both really great! Salad was dressed with the perfect amount which is a huge deal for me :) they also offer gluten free options which is nice because my MIL is GF. It was a really nice meal, we will definitely go back.
(4)Chris G.
Been here now 3 times, mixed. Ok for a brew festival nothing crazy, good venue. Second outing early on Friday night was great! -- Good Entrees, VERY good apps including the Pretzels and Mussels. Good Service overall 4 stars Third Outing was a Wednesday afternoon Happy Hour that didn't go very well. We decided to sit outside and it took a long while to get beers, so we started ordering two at a time. Our first server disappeared and never returned. We just had wings and nachos which were good, but kind of cold. Overall, it's a little pricey and service is ok, but nothing compared to a Great American Restaurant.
(3)Jay B.
Stopped in for a quick late lunch on Friday. Place was dead, save for the party outside on the patio. There were about 3 people in the bar and only one other table sat in the dining room. I ordered the BBQ sandwich. Wasn't my favorite, but not bad. Fries were the best part, very very good fries. The person I was with ordered a Steak and Cheese which was mostly onions/lettuce/tomato, very little filling. She ordered a salad and it was never brought out until after the entree came. Service was terrible and the waiter was not in the mood to refill drinks, get the salad out, or even take our order. Entrees came out after about 25 minutes, no bread or anything to munch on during that time, and again, the waiter was not busy, nor was the kitchen. Beer selection was above average and the interior was very nice. Overall, I'll give it another chance, but will definitely be trying something other than the BBQ or Steak and Cheese. Hopefully the service during dinner hours will be a little better.
(2)Alan Y.
Where's management? My wife and I have past V a few times and decided tonight (5:45pm on a Sunday) to try it with our 1 year old. Big disappointment. In summary the staff seems to be young, inexperienced, and in need of someone to show them the ropes. Here are my complaints about our experience: A) The Hostess tried to sit us literally right next to another table that was maybe 1' away. The tables that share a bench seat so you're rubbing elbows. Now normally that's not a big deal, but the restaurant was almost completely empty. Remember, we're traveling with a 1 year old and I'm more concerned about impacting their experience. She moved us to a more secluded table which probably caused a few of our issues. B) When a waiter finally came over after 10+ minutes he informed us that our section waiter was helping a manager do inventory and that he was going to get our drink order in the mean time. Bravo for taking charge, but is inventory more important than serving guests? C) After having our drinks for about 5+ minutes the same waiter comes by and says that our waiter is going to be busy for a while longer so he was going to take over. I think it's important to remind everyone that the restaurant is pretty empty and has tons of staff members milling around and chatting it up with each other. There's literally no sense of urgency or professionalism. D) The bright spot of the evening was that the food was pretty good. E) Trying to get our waiters attention for drink refills was tough. The hostesses at the front were pretty decent looking and captured a fair amount of his attention. Combine that with being on the opposite side of the restaurant from what appeared to be his other tables and we were left waiting a bit. For those that have a 1 year old, you know that time is not something to be wasted when going out. F) The only time I saw anyone resembling a manager he was busy working his cell phone. G) Upon leaving the hostess barely turned in our direction and without conviction said have a good night. This is the first bad review I've ever written and I feel bad for having to write it. The place looks awesome with great decor and an amazing patio that I would love to enjoy in the future sans kids. From other posts it seems the bar is run pretty well. I can say that unless we hear that the kinks have been worked out we will not be going back.
(2)Kim H.
We made reservations thru OpenTable and were seated 20 min. after the reservation time. We were given a pager and after a while, the host came to the back bar to get us for our table. Apparently the pagers don't work in the back bar of the restaurant. My husband did not like the ambiance. Its decor is still of that of the Japanese restaurant that occupied the location years prior. It was also very, very loud even in the dining area. The music piping through was bubblegum pop type of music which did not go well with the demographics of the patrons. I just didn't care to hear Katy Perry played loudly during my dinner. I ordered the Salmon Risotto and thought it was terrific. I loved it. It had the right amount of sweet and salt. My husband order the strip steak and wasn't a fan. It had grizzle in it and he just didn't enjoy it all that much. The service was polite and attentive, although our server looked nervous a lot. There were several people that would stop by the table to clear plates or refill drinks (without us having to ask - that's a HUGE plus!). The best part of the evening was as we were leaving and saw some friends in the front bar. We chatted with them and the bartender and found out that they were serving some Bells Hopslam!!!!! For the beer snobs, they'll know how difficult it is to find this beer. My husband was happy to stay for a little longer to enjoy one of his favorite beers. There was also some live music that started at about 9:30 or so. We will definitely be back as we have a Groupon and I'm a fan. My husband not so much, but I am. Overall, it was good.
(3)Kristine M.
I've been a few times now and the food has been great each time. I'm in love with the butternut squash risotto which I've had twice and it has been excellent both times. My husband and I have also tried a few different sandwiches which are great and the portions are generous. The kids loved the choices for the kids meals and the scoop of ice cream at the end instantly made the place a favorite restaurant for them. Kids also eat free on Wednesdays! The service was good and the manager and chef both came by to see how we liked our food which was nice. My husband loves the beer list too. I really hope this place survives because I know the spot is tough and Ashburn really needs more places like this.
(5)S C.
Great beer selection!
(4)Tom S.
Honestly wasn't too super impressed with this place, but the decor is nice. I came after work during their happy hour and the service was pretty slow, even though the place was pretty dead. The food was OK...nothing to rave about.
(3)Meghan O.
Great new place in the Sterling/Ashburn area! 4 of us went for dinner and were not disappointed. The service was PHENOMENAL, really, and the food was so beyond what I expected. Bf had a beer tasting (his favorite) and all of us enjoyed our dinners to the fullest (even my dinner, a "simple" salad, was wonderful). Check it out!!
(4)Mariah P.
A friend introduced me to the V earlier this year and since then I have referred many of my friends. From the great food, the atmosphere, the staff, wine selections, just to name a few, The V has become one of my favorite places in the area. I do not go as often as I would like but when I get the opportunity I always go. Everything I have had so far has been delicious, so sometimes it makes it hard to choose what I want, but I always try to get a new dish. A definite must have with every visit is the blackened ahi nachos and I love their spinach and goat cheese salad. I am not a meat eater, so at times I may have them include a piece of salmon on the salad. Either way, you just cannot go wrong. If you are in the Ashburn area, I recommend you stop in. You will be very pleased!
(5)A P.
The brunch was good but the general manager was an ass. The server was having problems getting our checks correct & the manager came to our table with a nasty attitude accusing us of making his server cry. We weren't rude. We just balked at our checks not being correct. I doubt that any one in our party will ever return after dealing with the GM. It's too bad because like I said, brunch was good.
(2)Pat H.
only went because we have a groupon. Glad we did. The burger my husband had was great. I had the Risotto, that was Ok. Beer selection was provided on a list which makes it so much easier. Service was also good. Sat outside. Would return.
(4)Kimmi N.
I have finally ventured back to The V and sadly this time I was a little more disappointed. Our waiter seemed new, but we were patient while our exchanges got a little awkward. For example, he served our food then stood and waited for my husband to cut the steak to check done-ness. We started with spinach & artichoke dip which was tasty. Chips were certainly not fresh, but it was fine. My husband had a nice ribeye with terrible broccolini and soupy mashed potatoes. The broccolini had not been trimmed (ends were brown hard) and were undercooked. I had the fish & chips. Chips were warm but not hot or crispy, same with the semi-soggy fish, which was left mostly uneaten. I was looking forward to dessert but they were out of most dessert options so I left empty handed. The Highlight (as expected) was good beer which they do well. I think the appetizer options are the most intriguing and since I have a gift card balance I may return for beer, apps and HH.
(2)Doug C.
The V's regular menu is a little quirky but their Happy Hour menu and specials are awesome! Completely recommend a Happy Hour visit! Discounted beer and fantastic specials. You need to check this place out!
(5)Jennifer B.
Hmmm... Apparently the patio turns into a smoking section after dark. Sadly this is not cool. Wonderful patio atmosphere!! Great seating options, we loved the couches instead of a table for our party of 4. The server was great, despite being very busy.
(3)Kim C.
I have been to the V on several different occasions. My husband and I have always had a good experience. The servers were pleasant and the food good. Decided to take my daughter to the V after a day of running errands. We were told the wait would be about 20-25 mins. We waited about 40 mins. to be seated in the booth next to the water/computer/server station. On top of the flurry of activity going back and forth which was distracting. The hostess even brought a trash can to empty at the station next to our booth. I found that less than desirable. My daughter was expecting to order the pulled pork and I was looking forward to ordering the cheese steak sandwich which was listed on their online menu. Both we have had in past visits. We were told the menu was changed a couple days ago and the old stand bys were no longer available. Disappointed we ordered a turkey sandwhich and a Cobb salad. The food was mediocre at best. The service was lackluster. They need to update the correct menu on their website. Don't think I will venture back anytime soon. Fortunately for us we have lots of other choices in the Ashburn/Leesburg area.
(1)rachel J.
I am so disappointed in the decline of the V. The past three visits have involved incredibly poor service, dirty glasses and the removal from the menu of one of the best items, 50/50 sliders. Last night was the last straw. We arrived at 6:00 ish and opted to dine in the restaurant instead of the bar since the bar was so crowded and the prior times we had poor service. 5 minutes after being seated, I watched as 7 staff members loafed around or talked with each other along the wall in plain view of customers. Nobody came to my table to offer water or take a drink order. The table smelled like dirty sponge. So I left and took my money to another establishment. There is actually a "hiring now" sign on the restaurant front - WHY???? You have so many worthless servers hanging out INCLUDING the manager. It also appears that the V is no longer brewing its own beer. This establishment clearly caters to the crowd who don't care about service or standards. Such a shame.
(1)Nick H.
Took the family for a late lunch. Patio looks great, dining room was very inventive. Greeted right away upon entry and service was spot on for our entire meal. Food wise menu is very contemporary and original. Ordered Ahi nachos and "Pork Pops" for apps. Nachos were very unique definitely a new twist on nachos. Pork pops are some of the best things I have had in a restaurant in a long time. Seems like they are slow cooked to begin and then fried upon order. Yellow bbq sauce is outstanding as well. Beer and wine selection is good but they could use a signature cocktail list. We ordered cocktails and they were made quickly and brought out to the table in less than a couple of minutes. Always nice to not have to wait on cocktails. For entrees we had the jambalaya pasta and the fish and chips. Pasta was a bit undercooked with a thin sauce. Seafood in the pasta was good but really think this dish needs some work to be really good. Fish and Chips were nothing fancy but executed well. Fish was fried just right with a nice crunch while keeping the fish inside nice and flaky. Chips aka "fries" tasted like they were fresh cut and they were seasoned just right. Kicker on this dish is the fact that they DO have malt vinegar in house. They also have some good kids options if you are bringing the lite ones with you. All in all one of the top restaurants I have been too in quite some time. Definitely recommend to anyone.
(4)Rin T.
My dear minions, its time again for another review. Check out the menu before you come, for me it will always be the Burga, fries and onion rings. This review is for last Friday night. The hostesses are extremely nice and friendly. We were seated right away. The service was very good also. I ordered the burger, the bun was my favorite, a brioche bun. The burger was tasty and they serve steak fries which I thought tasted pretty good. I also ordered the ONION RINGS!! and with the Onion Rings it's BULLS EYE!! Damn, they have the best or one of the best onion rings I have ever had. DAMN GOOD. Nuff said about the rings, order them and you'll know. As the Washington Post says, if you don't get it, you don't get it. The burger was very good also, I don't say it was excellent because in my Code of Perfect Burger Book, it specifically says an excellent burger is always hand formed. This burger was not hand formed. It was too perfectly shaped. Nevertheless it was a very good burger. Although I had dinner here, I can see how this place would be great for lunch even a business lunch. If this place starts doing the following, I'll give it 5 Stars, hand form the burgerzx
(4)Melanie K.
My boyfriend and I always have a wonderful time when we come here. I love that the food is sourced as locally as possible, and the craft beer selection is great! There are a lot of interesting brews I have never heard of before. Definitely try the Merry Monks ale- it's by far my favorite. The atmosphere is ideal, it's got a very modern yet cozy vibe, and the service has been great every time I've eaten here. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly, and give great suggestions when you ask about menu choices! I would definitely recommend the butternut risotto with salmon- it is absolutely DELICIOUS and is a generous portion size without being overwhelming. This place is definitely in my top 5 favorite restaurants. I can't say enough great things about it! If you have the chance- go!
(5)Maggie D.
The service was great - we were a large group and I don't think anyone had to wait long for a drink or food. I've never had dry rubbed wings before. They were really,really great. We sat outside on comfy couches under a cabana. I definitely will go back and try more of the menu items.
(5)Alexa M.
Food was pretty good, not over the top just okay. But the service was really, really slow. I could not figure out what they were doing. Waited 10 minutes at front while waiters & staff bustled about and the total number of customers was like 6.
(3)Afshin K.
The mother's day brunch was a disaster. They setup the buffet in a small room where people have hard time moving around. The pancake/waffle station had only one griddle causing a huge line which prevented people from getting food from the rest of the buffet. He was also forced to push out the waffles fast giving undercooked waffles to people. The manager was totally useless.
(1)Lyn L.
If a negative star was possible, I would have selected that! First off, on Mother's Day, we felt very segregated by the host and cooking staff. With that said, here is my review. I also want to point out that I attempted to contact the manager, write him a note, talk to him, and also talk to the parent company. No one responded. We had a 10:00am reservation yesterday morning for the Mother's Day brunch. We arrive right at 10:00am along with another large party. After checking in with the host, both of our parties waited in the lobby. Another large party came in and were seated right away, apparently they also had a reservation. The host seated each person in that party, passed out menus and returned to his desk. No attempt was made to seat any other party. I approached your host and said that our entire party had been present and waiting. He then POINTED to a half booth near the entrance and said "your table is over there". He made no attempt to seat us or even come over and introduce us to the menus or welcome our party. We sat ourselves. Everyone around us, even those seated long after us, received their food. It took almost 50 minutes to get our meals. No attempt was made by any manager to check on our party. Our food was cold and the French toast seemed like it was microwaved(hard bread). It was Mothers' Day and we had our parents with us so we did not complain in front of them. As we were exiting, I stopped at the host desk and asked him why he did not seat us. He replied and said it was so busy, he could not handle the crowd (3 parties). In my opinion, he was racist and refused to seat the only party that was non-Caucasian. I would also like to point out that between 10:00-12:00noon, the restaurant was less than 50% filled to capacity. There is no reason the staff(host or manager) could not seat our party of 5, there is no reason we should have waited 50 minutes for our meals, and there is no reason a manager did not walk around to check on their patrons. As another poster commented, there are many mediocre places in the area that have much better service and readily 'seat' you no matter what your ethnicity!
(1)Sunny G.
The food was good. But the customer service was terrible, everything was broken or they were out of it. The staff acts lost and confused. Probably wont be going back.
(2)Taylor R.
This is our spot! Bartenders are the best!!
(5)Carly C.
I'll be quick with this review. The waiter/bartender was really friendly and gave some recommendations for the beer flight that my friend ordered. She ended up disliking all but one of the beers ("dirty feet" was how she described one). My wine tasted cheap and carbonated, but the Bacon Bloody Mary was good - made with Zing Zang. The food was not anything special... hummus was fine, pretzel braid was dense and greasy, 50/50 sliders had a weird texture and bright pink color although cooked through, and Lothar's sausages were dry and burnt. We actually complained about the sausages and they were removed from the bill. I was disappointed because I was really looking forward to trying them. If you just want to have a couple of drinks with friends, The V would do the trick, there is a nice outdoor patio section with local music. If you want GOOD food, go elsewhere!
(2)Chris R.
I'm giving this place one star because zero isn't an option. I called to put my name on the list. I was quoted 30 minutes, so I showed up 10 minutes prior. My girlfriend and I ended up waiting in the restaurant for 40+ minutes. So the 30 minute wait turned into over an hour. After we finally got seated, we each ordered a beer and the calamari. We received the beer and appetizer no problem. We didn't get any water to accompany the beer. We also didn't have any silverware to eat with. The house salads came, and still no silverware. I ordered Ranch dressing, but was given balsamic. I didn't want to complain about the ranch because we already had to ask for silverware and the server/bus boy seemed to have an attitude. The entrees came. I ordered the chicken carbonara. It came with macaroni noodles, not the pasta I was expecting. The "creamy parmasean sauce" was a watered down excuse of Alfredo sauce. Most of the bacon was either undercooked or burnt I don't know how they managed both, but they did. Then to top it all off, there was only 6 pieces of chicken; maybe half a chicken breast worth. My girlfriend ordered the grilled salmon. We could tell it had been frozen. It tasted extra fishy, the type of fishy taste when the fish isn't fresh. The spinach wasn't too bad, but the rice pilaf tasted like some uncle ben's straight out the box crap. As far as a restaurant is concerned, this place is a joke. It might be a good bar or have good night life, but their food is subpar and overpriced for the actual quality of it. I was not impressed what so ever and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
(1)M. M.
Based on past reviews, we tried to Blackened Ahi Nachos -- five stars!!! I'd come back for these alone. For dinner, I ordered the salmon since I enjoyed it so much last time. It wasn't nearly as good -- and lack of consistency in a dish is a pet peeve of mine. At best, the salmon was three stars. I remember getting bread last time? And was offered a salad add-on. This time, we didn't get any bread. We were never offered a salad (which didn't occur to me until I got home, or I would have asked). And we had to ask for water -- it was never refilled. On the up side, our waiter had a great, upbeat personality. And was really helpful in picking a dessert.... For dessert we shared the chocolate lava-cake.... this was pretty delish. A solid 4 stars. We sat out on the patio -- which was pleasant. There isn't really a view to speak of, but it's a nice atmosphere. Solid three stars.
(3)Dave C.
The food was very good but the service was slightly less than average. Great atmosphere and very comfortable surroundings. Called about dancing at the bar only to find out there was a private party that closed the bar. Should have mentioned that we when called. Party of 8 very disappointed.
(3)Elizabeth V.
We already love Vintage 50, so The V was a natural for us. Similar menu but it's own atmosphere. Brought the kids on a Tuesday night, service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Great beer selection and prices. A bit expensive for a small pour on the wine. Highly recommend the pretzel braid appetizer! Could really see this being a "go-to" place for nice, casual dinners and Girl's Nights. Have these great tables down the center of the restaurant that are large squares that seat 2 of each side, for a table of 8. A great way for a large party to be able to be close!
(5)Mary L.
We saw that this place was offering a Yelp deal so we decided to check it out. It looks like it's rather new to the area and my first impression just by walking up to it was that it looked like it would be an awesome place to be when the weather is nicer outside. They had great seating outside - a mix of cabana seating, couches, and dining tables. If it wasn't so chilly outside today, we probably would have been outside. The inside is decorated nicely as well, but I found that it was very dark. There's barely any light in there. When I stepped out of the restaurant after being in there for an hour or so - my eyes had to readjust to the light assault from the sun. That aside, the staff was quite nice. We were seated immediately upon entering. It took awhile for our waitress to show up, but others stepped in to get our drink orders when she was occupied with other patrons. Props to them for stepping in to help out. We dined on a weekend and ordered off the regular lunch menu, but because they were serving brunch at the time, they gave us biscuits to start with. The biscuits were good, but they were a bit overcooked. They would have scored a home run had they been taken out of the oven 3-5 minutes beforehand. They were just a little hard. My fiance ordered a sandwich and he said it was just okay. His chicken was burnt a bit and there wasn't much cheese in his sandwich and he said it tasted a little sweet when it was supposed to be a more savory sandwich. It was edible, but I don't think he'd ever get that sandwich again. I had the fish and chips. I've been craving fish and chips for the longest time and debated going to Ford's, but figured with this great Yelp voucher deal, I might as well give it a chance. The presentation of the dish was nice. It looked delicious, but like others have mentioned, the fish is somehow soggy. The batter is nice and golden brown and looks crunchy, but when you bite into it, a bunch of juice comes out and the batter gets soggy. I think it's because these weren't cooked long enough. Another minute or two in the fryer probably would have fixed the situation. The fries were okay too. They weren't anything to write home about. I had them with malt vinegar and they were good. Because I had been craving fish and chips for so long, I was really hoping this dish would be awesome, but in the end it was just okay. I think if they could just cook the batter a little longer, it would make all the difference. I hope they're not using frozen fish either because that could be why the dish is so soggy. Overall thoughts: We thought the food didn't live up to the prices they were charging for them. I think that if I had come in and didn't have a voucher, I would have been annoyed that I was served mediocre food. Especially, in comparison to Ford's Fish shack who also serves bangin fish and chips for the same price. I think I would give this place another chance, but I think it's a little misleading that they call this place a brew house. All I saw was a bar. That said, I think I may give this another try on a day when it's warmer outside so I could dine on their patio.
(3)Shella B.
if i could have no stars, i would put that. it is not even worth my breath or energy to write about all of what happened that night, nutshell-manager screwed up big time and kept covering it up with excuse after excuse, i had a big private party planned for months there. he and a couple staff members were rude and ridiculous and i will never be going back.
(1)Julie T.
Let my say I really wanted to like this place but no dice. It took 5-10 mintues for hostess to even acknowledge us, after being seated another 10 minutes for the waiter to take our drink order. Food came out pretty fast but wasnt anything to write home about, calamari was ok, the cobb salad was the best thing we had, their chipotle ranch dressing really made it. Ribs were TERRIBLE like I didnt'e even terrible fatty and tough, costco does a better job in this department. Fish n Chip were not so great either they used an odd tasting batter. Both entrees came with fries that were cold. I really like the whole local thing but really I doubt much of it was local at all and it was obnoxiously load. They have a nice intimate setup but they just dont know how to execute it. We will not be back.
(2)Julia W.
I've been here a handful of times and at different times of the day. The patio is great on a nice day and a good place to hang out at night with a bunch of friends if you can get one of the larger canopy tables. The service is decent, though the best service is when you sit at the bar. The bartenders are really friendly and on top of things. The beer selection is great, although I'm biased because they have one of my favorites- Avery's Rascal White (from Boulder, CO). I ordered the ahi tuna nachos upon recommendation my first time sitting at the bar and they did not disappoint. They were delicious..I only wish the portion wasn't so small for the price I paid. I have had the ahi tuna salad here twice now and it is, by far, the best ahi tuna salad I've had in this area. This place is worth checking out!
(4)Sunny C.
The blackened ahi tuna nachos as an appetizer are outstanding and innovative. The chicken carbonara pasta is a bit too heavy for my taste. The stout is $10. It was good, but Brewer's Alley's Oatmeal Stout (in Frederick, MD) still has the #1 spot on my list for stout beers.
(4)Rosalind S.
1 STAR-Nice atmosphere, good service even tasty food...here's the rub...food poisoning. After my son and I left, within an hour, he threw up. I went to bed and woke nauseous and remained so for the next 10 days.
(1)Critico G.
My husband and I have grown tired of the places that are close by in the Brambleton Town Center and decided to venture out to the V. We are glad we did. We arrived around 7:30 on a Saturday night, and were able to find a seat at the end of the bar. We were greeted promptly and the food and service we received were great. We did not realize that there was going to be live music and found it not be to our liking it was more of an 80's genre based venue, which is not our style. We will go back again but will make sure it is not during the live music sessions, which we normally like.
(4)Katherine S.
After hearing so much hype about this place, I decided to give it a go. Service was good. The bread served before the meal......like a hockey puck. Blech! I paid $13 for the beef and bacon combo sliders and damn, I did not get what I paid for. They were just alright and the serving was small. Apparently, the turkey burger my sis got was just alright as well. But we will agree, the fries were good. The good thing about this place is the atmosphere. It was laid out more like a lounge with couches both inside and outside. Fire pits outside as well and live music on the weekends. I may have to plan a HH or girls night here one evening with drinks. Seems like a more appropriate setting for an outing with friends then a nice dinner.
(3)Monica B.
I really like this place. A great date night location, but I've also brought my son here with us for dinner. Not too loud and it's awesome to be outside when it's warm outside. The food is really good, I have not had anything bad on their menu. The only complaint I could ever have is one time when I visited something happened behind the bar and they could only serve four of their beers. No complaints here! They have plenty of great drinks to choose from.
(5)David W.
This location has not been successful in the past and I hope that this restaurant makes a go of it. Positive: 1. I was surprisingly happy with the quality of food. The offerings on the menu were interesting and diverse and they actually were able to deliver. I say this because many people can attempt to be creative with their offerings but they often cannot pull it off. This restaurant actually knows what they are doing in the kitchen. Good Job. 2. I thought that the food prices were completely in line. The quality for the price point was very appropriate and therefore a decent value. Negative: All of my concerns for this evening related to the nature of the service. We have already established that they have a nice menu and very nice food. The concern then quickly turns to the caliber of service. 1. The waiter greeted our party of 10 like he was addressing a team on a playing field. 2. There does not seem to be a system in place where the food is ordered based on the guests position at the table. The result is that food must be "auctioned". Who had the Steak? Who had the House Salad? Who had the Salmon? The manager seemed to be involved in this process therefore, I feel that this is the norm and that they do not actually have a system down for placing the order in front of the guest, seamlessly. 3. Refills on Beverages. Generally weak and not proactive. 4. Timing: The Entrees came within 5 minutes of the Salads. Either the Salads need to come out earlier or the entrees need to be timed better with better communication. It required playing the Salad off to the side, while making room for the Entree plate. Conclusion: Our group of old friends had an enjoyable evening and I would go back again for good quality food and in hopes that the owner and manager will have read this review and will work towards service standard and the need for staff training. This is not an easy process however, it would distinguish this restaurant significantly and build a very loyal following, resulting in a tremendous long term success at this location.
(3)Jeremy M.
I was excited about trying this place out after checking out the menu online. The decor inside is very beautiful and has an upscale feel. Our server was attentive. I went with 2 other friends. One ordered a glass of water, the other had iced tea and I had an IPA. The water tasted like they left some sort of cleaner in it. Not sure if they forgot to wash the disinfectant out of the pitcher or if they just generally have crappy water(it wasn't the normal chlorine tap water taste). The iced tea tasted fine, minus some floater that looked like a paint chip(it wasn't tea). The Ahi Tuna Nachos were amazing. We all ordered the Butternut Squash Risotto. It took about 30 minutes after ordering it for them to come out. My only pet peeve is the tails on the shrimp. If you are going to put shrimp in a dish and it isn't a shrimp cocktail, take the damn tails off so I don't have to. The risotto was ok. Nothing special. I had high hopes and was sadly let down. I'll probably go back in hopes it was just a fluke.
(2)Lauren I.
This has now become one of usual spots for date night. . Great place to come when you wanna get away and hear each other speak. This is a great place for the warmer months as well live music and outdoor seating. Appetizers out quick but the meal takes time (not too long) and that's ok becuase it's always delicious! The bartenders are very impressive and can make almost anything just have to ask. They have happy hour which I recommend highly. Food drinks what more can you ask! Oh ok food... ahi tuna app..Uhhhhhhhh yummm! Fresh and they drizzle Wasabi and then counter with I think ginger sweet sauce. The risotto is one of my favorites to get. It's cooked just right and not too much garlic. OK now the fun part dessert. They had this home made carrot cake which I don't usually get since I'm a chocolate kinds girl, but glad we did it wasn't too sweet and super creamy. We always take food home and the next day it's still just as delicious as it was the night before.. go check it out for yourself
(5)Lisa K.
I am updating my review and adding a star :) My husband and I have come back here a few times now, and I have found the steak to be really awesome. I haven't tried any of the sandwiches again; I just stick with the steak, Ceasar salad, and french fries or baked potato. Husband enjoys the burgers.
(4)Jon A.
Excellent service, stellar craft brews. The Drakes Tail IPA is not to be missed, it's hoppy with a citrus finish, easily the best I've had coast to coast. Do not miss the Ahi Nachos, our crew of four went through two orders. I five stars are hard earned but this place puts it over the top. I can't wait to get back. January 9 visit.
(5)Ris M.
4.5 stars This place is a gem in the suburbs. We got the Yelp deal and went for a late dinner on a Saturday night. We had called ahead, and they were expecting us before I even told the hostess my name. The place was still pretty hopping, despite it being almost 9 pm. The patio area is large, with low wicker couches and outdoor fire lamps. There were still a lot of people enjoying dinner and drinks out there, though the evening was a bit chilly. We decided to sit indoors, however. The inside of the restaurant is tastefully decorated in the dark wood, low light atmosphere of a steak house. For such a large restaurant, it definitely felt cozy. They had a guitar player in the bar area playing some somewhat poppy but laid-back stuff (think: Coldplay) which was a nice complement to the ambiance. We ordered the braided pretzel appetizer, which comes with a delicious jalapeno cheese sauce, along with a couple of different mustards as well. It was piping hot and clearly freshly made. The pretzel is similar to Bavarian-style pretzels, with a lightly seeded wheaty crust and warm, doughy interior. It's among the best pretzels I've ever tasted -- something I was not expecting from a brewery in a strip mall in Ashburn. They have an excellent menu with many options that not only sound delicious, but are unique for typical American brewery fare (e.g., the butternut squash risotto with choice of shrimp or salmon). Our waitress was very helpful in making suggestions on both entrees and beers. We both ended up ordering the filet mignon special. Unfortunately, my husband's filet was underdone (rare instead of medium rare), but they took it back immediately, prepared him an entirely new plate, and the manager took half off his entree. We really appreciated this. I normally would dock a star for this, but they handled it so graciously and quickly that we were both very impressed. The prices are also very reasonable for this type of restaurant. Of course, there are pricier items like the filet and some of their seafood, but their burgers and some of the other items were in the $10-$14 range, so it's possible to get out of there with a very sensible bill for a nice meal. One small critique: they were out of some of their craft brews (but we went late in the evening). It would be nice if they expanded their range of offerings of both beer and wine. (Although, points for having a local wine from Breaux on the menu). For a restaurant that bills themselves as a brewery, their beer options were somewhat limited. For this, I docked them half a star. Overall, a great place in the 'burbs for a date night or evening with friends. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Tammy S.
The service the last couple of times was lacking - sat outside for Friday HH. Had to take this rating down. Haven't been back since August.
(3)Reagan R.
pretty good! the staff delivered great customer service. I enjoyed the chicken caprese sandwich.
(4)Becca S.
Great food- very nice restaurant. Only complaint is it was a bit slow for how slow the restaurant was. Highly recommend eating here.
(4)Ruufus M.
The food ranged from pretty good with nice presentation (Lothar's Local Sausages appetizer plate) to nothing special (club sandwich) to excessively greasy (beer-batter onion rings and yes, you can prepare fresh rings without them being greasy) to dried out (pulled pork sandwich). I would rate the food as not worth the money. The service was weird. The server brought soup to one person first and made the rest of the table wait for their appetizers, so everyone ate at a different time while looking at people with no food. BUT, the acoustics ruined the meal. It was nothing short of BIZARRE. The framework and mirrors that hang from the ceiling over the tables in the dining room result in acoustics where you hear every word (loudly) at the tables next to you, but you can't hear the person in front of you (or the server) without raising your voice. The half-empty restaurant was so loud and annoying that it ruined the meal. Think crowded frat party. Think cacophony of obnoxious near-drunks, screaming babies, and everyone else in the restaurant yelling to overcome the awful acoustics. And that was a Sunday afternoon. Imagine Saturday night. The nothing-special, somewhat overpriced food is not worth the headache (literally) and ruined dining experience. We will never go back. Two stars is a generous rating.
(2)Alyssa T.
LOVE their bartenders. The happy hour prices are the best around and the food is awesome. Come in a few times and this crew will remember your order, have great new recommendations, and make sure you have an awesome time. Can't beat $5 burgers on Monday and $3-4 beer and wine every night during happy hour. Favorite place to go in Ashburn and worth the drive if you're not in the area!
(5)Paul B.
Arrived on a Friday at 10 pm to find immediate seating available. Decor is a little more upscale and trendy than I was expecting given the name "Brew House". The prep of the food seemed a little slow but the service was good. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, so the slow food prep was not really an issue. Overall, a reasonable place to take a date but leave the kids at home.
(4)heryck k.
Great decor. Great food. Attentive wait staff.
(4)Connor F.
Great beer, unique vibe, good food, decent service. I think this place his here to stay in a location that has been a pit for the previous two, or three, places. As a fan of craft beer, The V delivers some solid choices, with rotating draft options. Not an extensive list, but quality brews on board. The last two times I went I ordered the butternut squash risotto with grilled shrimp. Risotto is creamy but not soggy and the squash lends a nice sweetness to the dish. The grilled shrimp were excellent, plump and cooked well - only 4 (maybe 5) to a dish, though. The tail is also left on which may be a pain to some, but it didn't bother me. Outdoor seating is very modern, but comfortable, with lounge style benches and fire pits for some areas. They even have one cabana'd table if you're lucky enough to snag that! Inside the bar is separate from the main dining area. Both areas are nice and not stuffy or cramped. Service has always been "okay" for the 4 times I've been. Not something that takes away from the experience, but not something that adds to it either.
(4)Shannon H.
A couple of months ago, I came across a Groupon for this place. I love to try out new restaurants, so $15 for $30 seemed like a good deal. Cut to May 22nd...Groupon is about to expire and and we still haven't used it. Story of my life. Fortunately, we realized in time and I made a reservation on Open Table. I love it when restaurants use Open Table! V Eatery already wins some points in my book. We got there just at 7. They have a pretty large and very inviting looking patio area with both tables and couches. Seemed like a good place for drinking on a nice night. My husband didn't want to eat outside, so inside we went. The atmosphere is very pleasant. It was comfortable and inviting, but also very sophisticated. We were sat immediately. Our drinks came pretty quickly. Our server was pleasant enough, but he had one fatal flaw right from the start. This is where I get on my soap box. ALL WATER SHOULD BE SERVED WITH LEMON, particularly when I actually ask for lemon. I order water at every restaurant...it's usually the only thing I drink. Each time I order it with lemon and this always helps me learn about the how good a server I have. Usually if they forget the lemon, the service will suck. If they remember it, it's usually good. It's been a pretty good system so far. Anyway, our server Justin, while very nice, forgot my lemon. Sigh. What's worse is that my husband ordered iced tea and he had a lemon, so it's not like he even had to go out of his way to go find a lemon. Again, sigh. The water tasted strongly of chlorine as is the case in most restaurants these days...at least where I live. All the more reason to serve ALL WATER WITH LEMON. So, I ask Justin for lemon again and he brings me....ONE SLICE of lemon. At least he brought it quickly I guess. That was the only thing he brought quickly. We only saw him once more for one refill which was not enough, my husband actually started to get annoyed and he's a very patient guy...and when we finished our meals for the check. That certainly came quickly. OK, the food. It was very good. We had the ahi nachos appetizer which were amazing. On the down side, we waited about 20 minutes before it actually came out, served by a food runner. Just as we finished it our dinners came, so at least we didn't have to wait for them. The food runner tried to put our two huge dinner plates on the tiny little two top table with the empty tuna platter...this explains why he's a food runner. I had to pick it up and hand it to him for him to take it. I had the Savannah Shrimp and my husband had the Chicken Carbonara. Both were very good and I would definitely order them again. As we were finishing up our dinners, another food runner came out with two plates of ahi nachos and tried to leave them with us. We told him we already had ours. He went away, brought one to another table and then came and asked us again if we were sure we already had ours. Seriously? It was so weird. A gentleman who I believe was either the manager or the owner came by after that and cleared my plate, asking us how everything was. Since we very much enjoyed our food, I did not think it was necessary to dime out our waiter for being a slacker. I assured him it was great. Overall, even though we waited for both drink refills and our app, I would certainly recommend this place to anyone. I'm looking forward to testing out the patio this summer!
(4)Deron K.
This place is great... the service is great and the food is great.
(4)Jason D.
Afrer waiting for a little while and seeing how busy it was inside, we decided to sit at the patio bar. We were met with a smile and a pleasant greeting from James. He was very nice and down to earth. He treated us like his friends. He recommended some really good food and alcohol choices. I chose to try his beer recommendation of the tank 7. My girlfriend went with a margarita. We were then shown the majesty of the 50/50 sliders. Half ground beef and ground bacon. They were AMAZING!!! We also decided to get the classic wings and the lothar's sausage plate. Also great recommends. James has made this otherwise mundane friday night an experience to relay to friends. I will tell my friends to come to The V brewhouse and eatery and ask for James. Thanks for a great night.
(5)Monica L.
Recommend the bar if you want to eat here as the service is less than stellar on every occasion I've eaten in the restaurant.
(2)Jennifer H.
Called to confirm that they were serving brunch today. Showed up 1 hour later (2 hours before Brunch ends) and was told that the kitchen is too backed up to serve brunch and that they would only serve lunch menu items. This place just cannot stop sabotaging its success.
(1)Amber C.
We really enjoy the V. I love the honey ham & swiss sandwich on a pretzel bun or their cobb salad. Nice to have outdoor seating and they sometimes have DJ's on the weekends at night. The bartender is great - Let him whip something special up for you!
(4)Tom J.
This place is great. I live nearby and it's great to have a top notch beer selection at a place that has great outdoor seating, a good bar and upscale but relaxed indoor area. The "Beer Joint" is supposed to be opening soon too and it sounds like a specialized beer section but already the selection is great and they pretty regularly get some high end beers to tap like Founders Double Trouble, Weyerbacher Double Simcoe, Wake Up Dead stout, etc. Also on Mondays (I think?) and on the second Saturday afternoon of each month at their classic car event they have the best $5 burgers in the area. As others have mentioned, the Ahi Tuna dish is a must try.
(5)Aj J.
BBQ Sandwich is money, pretty good fries. All in all a good place to catch a bite.
(3)Billy A.
Great place. Try the Pulled Pork Potato Skins!
(5)Alex G.
A casual place to have some brews....nothing fancy, a great place to hang without an hour wait.
(5)Jessa F.
I like it, I like it a lot!! Ahi tuna nachos were delish, coupled with the Stone IPA on draft... Yummm. The burger was good, but the star was the onion rings with the spicy lime sauce. We'll be back for sure.
(4)Sabrina G.
Had dinner here tonight and will return. The atmosphere has a "higher end sports bar" feel. It's great for a casual date night. The bar was busy and full of young professionals. Booth seating was separated enough so there was enough space to have a more secluded, more intimate, conversation with hubby. It was loud... But not overly so. We were still able to talk with ease. More of a "fun" noise... not annoying at all. The food was very good for the price. My only complaints would be each course was served a bit too quickly. I had taken two bites of my Caesar salad when my rib eye arrived and the seasoning should be a bit more balanced. The potatoes were under seasoned and the broccoli over so... But together they balanced very well. :). The rib eye was very well prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. The best part though was our waitress. Megan was just incredible. She knew the menu and recommended a fantastic wine, great dessert, and awesome conversation. I would return just to hear more of her recs for neighborhood haunts....great suggestions! Overall, a fun, casual, good food, enjoyable dinner! Will return.
(4)Richard B.
The 10 for 20 deal was good and our server was very attentive. The breading on the fish and chips were a little soggy, but the fish under all that sogginess was good and flakey. Wouldn't recommend that dish until that is fixed.
(4)Donald R.
Love the food and beer at this location. Outside seating is AWSOME and once there brewery is open it will add another to Ashburn. Only reason it's not a 5 is the place use to be a Japanese steak house and the furniture is still the same, looks cheesy with the elegant outside area. And second they had a brisket sandwich witch was AMAZING and it was taking off the menu due to complaints of it being greasy. To whom ever complained its brisket and its a bar/ brewpub. Love love love this palace.
(4)Al S.
I wish I could give 1/2 stars; I want to give this place 3 1/2 but it's not yet worthy of 4. I think it has potential but maybe is going through some growing pains. I have been there twice with my wife (in dining area) and twice on my own (at the bar). The service has been mixed at both locations. Once at each it was great and once at each it was ok. Same with the food. The appetizers were very good and I like the extensive menu. However, the entrees have been inconsistent. The beer list is not extensive but still a nice selection of craft beers. A bit more consistency with the service and entrees and it could be a 4 star place.
(3)Infamously A.
Everything was so underwhelming and under seasoned. There are better alternatives nearby.
(2)Mike K.
Great food and service. Very interesting menu that had options for vegetarians and meat eaters too. Very reasonable prices and a fantastic beer menu
(5)Hector R.
Great food, awesome outside seating and great happy hours. Ahi tuna nachos, sliders and turkey sandwich all ver good.
(4)Hillary S.
This is the third time we have been to The V, the first time was just eh, but we gave them the benefit of the doubt because they had just opened. The second time was wonderful the bartenders were great and made good recommendations, but the third time was the best. Not only was everything we ordered super delicious, but our server Josiah, was the best server I think any of us had ever had. He was funny, he was personable, he knew the menu so well that literally every item he described to us, we wanted to order, in fact we were already planning what we were going to get the next time we came in. He knew all the desserts by heart and described them so well we wanted to order them all. We will definitely be back to the restaurant because the food is really, really good, but we will be trying to plan it on nights when Josiah works so he can be our server again!
(5)Aaron B.
Everything was good and I am sure I will be back. My only complaint is that I wish they put a little more tuna on the ahi tuna nachos (note: still tasted great).
(4)Dave C.
Went for mother's day with the entire family. The food was average. The atmosphere was cool, getting a glass of red wine spilled on me was not. The initial management response of 'taking the glass of wine off the bill' was appalling. The service and responsiveness of the staff are the reason we won't be coming back.
(1)Lead F.
Excellent experience, AGAIN! Casual establishment, and yet has an upscale ambiance Very good food, and great service, AGAIN! Jambalaya was awesome (I had it extra spicy), and so was the Filet. Regardless, it is an excellent place for bringing your date, or an entire group (I saw very large tables that can seat parties of 8 and 10 very comfortably). I will be going back. Often!
(4)John K.
Went here for the first time, on the Groupon Brunch deal. I had been looking forward all week to the Thai and Andouille sausage gravy w/biscuits, in theory it would be a dream for anyone that enjoys sausage gravy........in reality it was as if the chef had never experienced sausage gravy & biscuits before?? The biscuits were small and thin, the "gravy" was rationed out over the biscuits as if they expected to run short that day, which subsequently resulted in the dish coming to the table lukewarm-cool because there was no food volume on the plate to maintain the temp. And the Thai and Andouille sausage.......they must save that for their regulars because there was nothing more than a few "flakes" of some kind of meat that resembled pancetta, on each biscuit. Sent it back and asked for an omelet.......while my dining partner worked on her french toast, which was nothing special. It was ok, but thin like the biscuits, and stingy with the syrup. I suppose if you prefer ambiance over food quality, this might be your place but personally I'd rather sit in a booth held together with duct tape and get a hearty helping of real southern sausage gravy and biscuits, served up by a girl named Flo with tattoos all down her arms and missing a couple of teeth. That's just me but if you prefer small, over-priced portions of "pretty" food......you'll be right at home here.
(2)Valerie M.
I had to try the tuna nachos, just because so many people mentioned it in their review. It was very tasty, but the 6 pieces didn't go very far. I enjoy the atmosphere at The V - you must stop in even if it's only for one drink. Experience it yourself, it's hard to describe the comfortable vibe. The place has really primed its outdoor venue.
(4)Les A.
Excellent bartenders. Ate at the bar. Decent steak, but other things were probably better. Nice atmosphere, very knowledgeable and eager to please staff. Great selection of beer on tap. Reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.
(4)Kelly O.
Great place for a beer and some great food. The staff was extremely friendly and our waitress Amy was the best. The Ahi nachos are a must, we will be back.
(4)Tovah M.
I may up this to 5 stars when the brewery portion of this is complete, but for now a 4. This place is brand new, but its off to a good start. Service is okay. It seems like they are training a lot of new people so that can get in the way. The decor is great, but they really need some more signs up or something so you can see it from the road. That being said, the food here is really really good. I've been to The V several times in the last two months and everything I've eaten there has been incredible. The food alone is worth repeat trips! I can't wait until the brewery portion is complete and its warm enough for the outdoor seating!
(4)Amy J.
Excellent! Went in on a Saturday at lunch. We were the only ones there but it picked up after we came in. The tuna "nachos"-the best! And the 50/50 sliders excellent! Everything came out hot and fast as it should. Leaving the place and getting to go left sucks and the music can be too much but look forward to trying again!
(4)chris g.
V's eatery is an amazing place for dinner, however, their brunch is beyond terrible. The first time we dined at V's eatery for dinner it was a great dining experience. Although the place was packed the service was wonderful and the food made us want to come back. We bought a Groupon for brunch & boy were we disappointed. Both the service & food left a lot to be desired. I ordered shrimp & grits w/potatoes, onions & peppers. The grits were watery & cold. The potatoes had no onions or peppers. Our waiter pointed out a small speck of red on the plate & said that's the peppers. Really??? They comped the meal & asked that we come back for brunch again. We decided to give them another chance. We arrived for brunch today & the place was almost completely empty including the bar. The host advised that we'd have a 15 minute wait. Joking I asked if they were expecting a sudden rush. When we were finally seated we placed our order. I had the Salmon benedict w/poached egg on a Belgium waffle. The salmon was so dry & hard the Capitals could use it as a hockey puck. The "poached" egg was hard boiled without the yummy runny yoke. Although I do not believe in wasting food, it was totally inedible. Groupon or not, don't waste your money.
(1)Edison T.
This is the second time I've eaten here now. Finally decided to write a review as its long overdue. Pub style food and beer menu. Long list of good ales and locally crafted beers. Even though I'm not a big beer fan, the few I've had here have been decent (devils backbone for instance). Food is also decent for the area. Hailing from Vegas, my standard is a little high, but the two meals I've had here make the cut. First time was a chicken Caesar with some clam chowder. Tonight I had the grilled salmon with wild rice and grilled spinach. Both times the food was decent, but they serve things on plates that are too big so it always seems like tiny portions. Coworker got a burger that looked really good but he said his fries were old and stale. Pretty much should never have stale fries at a sit down dining place...I'd hope anyway. Haven't had anything here that's exceptional and stand out, but for a weeknight food place away from home, this place makes the list.
(3)Nic W.
My wife and I just wanted to try this place out because I pass it when going out for Five Guys. Boy are we glad we did! We ordered: 1. Blackened Ahi Nachos 2. Chicken Carbonara 3. Chicken Caprese Sandwich 4. Beer sampler Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the Ahi Nachos if you've never tried them before. My wife got the onion rings with her sandwich, which she liked...I didn't like them so much. Customer service? Excellent. Parking lot? Plenty of room. A clean atmosphere? Most definitely. Beer selection? A wide array from different breweries. Overall a great experience definitely deserving of five stars. We will definitely be back!
(5)Mrs B.
The V is ok but we didn't feel it offered anything, food-wise that can't be found elsewhere in the area - for a better quality. The ambiance is fine, but very dark and I think I'd be a little peeved if I had to have my appetizers in the large seating area in the center of the restaurant, while I wait for a table as we saw many parties have to do. We ordered the ahi tuna nachos too - fresh and light. Entrees were mediocre, the cod and chips were very disappointing (batter was soggy, not crisp and fries likewise were droopy). My husband had the pasta jambalaya which he thought was average. Not somewhere we'd rush back to, but can see the appeal.
(2)Alice K.
I usually only go for Happy hour. Regular HH food options are not worth it, but craft beer is usually very cheap $2-3~ and super tasty. Thai chili wings are sweet and spicy... to die for (Great $.50 wings deal at bar Mondays). 3 stars bc of service which is often inconsistent. I get best service sitting directly at the bar.
(3)Brian F.
Just a wonderful place with great food, excellent service and good prices (New York strip is the most expensive thing I saw on the menu at $23). Lots of hand crafted brew to try...bonus! Lots of room and dark wood furniture inside with a large outdoor patio area (including gas heaters) which is great for happy hour groups. Just loved it and will come back again! Had the Jambalaya pasta (awesome!) and the butternut risotto (delicious!). Loved it!
(4)Jason J.
This is our 3rd try at this particular location, the previous two restaurants flamed out in spectacular fashion with the owners of the last restaurant being padlocked out of the building by the property owner. Poor location? Bad luck? Ancient Indian burial ground? Whatever it is, this place hasn't been kind to its residents. That being said, V just may buck the trend. The service, while not perfect was friendly and for the most part attentive. The wings I ordered as an appetizer (BBQ Mustard) were tasty and for a wing, huge. Our kids filled up on the bread, served warm with what seemed like a slightly sweetened butter (served soft, I hate it the butter comes near frozen). The fish of my fish n chips was done well but the fries were a bit soggy. My wife's Jambalaya was tasty though she could tell it had sat a bit waiting for the rest of our order (cooled a bit on top, hot down below). Lastly I like how they pulled the center section of booths and put in a soft seating area and casual tables. Really makes for a nice feel to the place. I think it would be a great place to have a happy hour and not have to cram around a bar. And even with the birthday party going on there right next to us I didn't find it overly intrusive. So overall I'd say definitely worth giving this place a go, even if you've been burned by some of the previous residents.
(4)Susan F.
Great spot to grab some drinks! We hit here last night after my husband's office party and it was a great little spot to get drinks. They had some live music that was really very good. The bar scene was nice. The bartenders were fantastic and attentive. They had a cider too which was an added bonus and took me back to my college days, ;) Looks like they will have outdoor seating with firepits...but a little too chilly last night for me to sit outside. We didn't try any food, but I would be interested in trying on out next visit.
(5)Matt E.
Really great place for dinner or happy hour. Food and apps are great, the place is clean, and it's priced reasonable especially during the HH special time. I go a couple of times a month and recommend it.
(4)Ben M.
A new addition to Ashburn. My wife and I have been about 5 times now and the food, service, and especially the beer selection are always excellent. There are a number of "deals" out there which makes the experience a no brainer.
(5)Don S.
OMG!!!!! We ordered tilapia, ahi nachos, half chicken meal on advice of Alyssa who was spectacular in every way. The food recommended was absolutely "WONDERFUL"...... The desserts were apple bread pudding, orange creme brulee as again recommended and were off the chart!!!!!!!! Gotta go back and continue to get more suggestions from Alyssa about what to order...... She is totally knowledgeable on all items. She went to Penn State. Need I say more!!!!!!!!!!!! We will be back again and again and again. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL EVENING!!!!!!
(5)Erin S.
Gave this place two starts for food and service. First food was ok, not great just ok. The garden salad house dressing was really salty and the tomatoes were mealy. The twisted turkey was good but did not come on the right bread and the bread it did come on was so crumbly it disintegrated when you touched it. I tossed the bread and tomatoes. The sweet wings were super salty as well. Drinks took 15 mintues to get after the fifteen we waited to order on top of them being out of the only sparkling wine they had. The fix was to offer another bottle arty double the price....ya right. Food came out at the same time as the wings...poor planning there. The worst part off the night was the service took over two hours just to have one drink and dinner that should have taken an hour tops. We came from out of state and choose this place because it was close and had a groupon. Upon finishing our meal we were told our groupon was not valid because the wings were on special. The groupon said nothing about not being valid with specials, or anything of that sort.The waitress argued with me for about five minutes and I asked for the manager who them argued with me that it said on my groupon that it could not be used even though I pulled up the site and he read it himself five times still arguing with me I was wrong. He finally went in back for ten minutes then came out and said he would honor it but lectured us on how we cannot come in again and use a groupon with specials blah blah blah even after we told him we were only there a night from the west coast. I hope they get thier story straightened out before more people get the groupon that they won't honor...maybe they should contact groupon and get the fine print fixed before arguing with thier customers about something that is not there and calling them liars. Will not be back here again.
(2)Wesley Y.
I think this place tries to be something its not. It's a brewery trying to serve "good quality brunch food" I think the set up for the bloody marys and mimosas was awesome. The food was all right nothing amazing to introduce everyone to. The place looked huge and probably does awesome bar business especially with that awesome patio. Maybe I'll come back summer time to see how this spot is.
(3)Kathy O.
Using a Groupon we wanted to try this restaurant. Although Savannah Shrimp and Caprese Chicken sandwich were good, extremely disappointed in service. We were rushed. Home in less than 90 minutes including travel time. Also still felt the remnants of the Asian restaurant prior to The V taking over the space. Overall, it is ok, especially because they take reservations.
(2)Kat W.
We have been going to this restaurant every since it opened. We liked it a lot then, but the last two times we have been in the service had slipped noticeably. We came in shrtly after it opened today and, as a party of 3 were seated at a table within 6 feet of the kitchen door, which are really curtains. We were serenaded by the sounds of the kitchen and the loud warnings the servers SHOUTED as they went back and forth through the curtain. The server was so slow bringing refills on on beverages that we had to physically walk around the restaurant to find him and ask for refills. There are no salt or pepper shakers on the table. I know that is a trendy thing to do - but they clearly had not tasted the grits - super bland - needed salt but by the time our server came to check on us I had decided to eat hot bland food rather than cold seasoned food. The V needs to think about the whole dining experience. There was no reason for us to have slow indifferent service, the place wasn't even half full. Either the owners are cutting back on staffing or the wait staff needs more training. The V is an acceptable suburban restaurant. It does not have a signature dish that draws you back, but, being in Ashburn where there are not a lot of great restaurants, the V can be successful delivering a pleasant dining experience.
(2)Elizabeth W.
Amazing place to eat! The waiters are friendly, the staff is open to advice and critiques, and the food is well cooked and diverse. I have been numerous times and every time was an enjoyable experience.
(5)Janice H.
Love. Love. Love. The food is just as good as when it was Vintage 51 and I like the decor at the new place better. Service is also a little better. I sometimes found the servers at Vintage 51 a bit "snooty" which I can't stand!! No such problems here in the THREE times we have already been. I had a young, dark-haired male waiter twice who was particularly nice and attentive. The best part, though, is that it is a bit "upscale" but great place to take (well-behaved) kids, as well.
(5)Amanda H.
Withholding 5 stars until we try something other than the bar, but this was a pretty great start. Decent beer selection, expecting to see more in the future. What's there is excellent. Local sausages grilled to tasty and served with a dressed salad, toast, picked onions and mustard. Bar burger was very juicy, needed a little more flavor to the beef. Brisket sandwich cooked more like roast beef, but had a good flavors and a nice Russian dressing. Now to finish the beer!
(4)Jennifer H.
Last night was my first time trying the V. My boyfriend and I wanted to have a nice dinner and try a new restaurant. The service was great and the beer selection was pretty good. However, the food was just average. I ordered the Butternut Risotto and the squash was hard and undercooked and it overall lacked flavor. I would not recommend it. My boyfriend ordered the Jambalaya, which was good but for the price I did not think it was worth it. Overall, I don't think it is terrible, but for the price and the quality of food you are better off going else where.
(2)Beth S.
What a nice surprise! Our family of 5 all enjoyed our meals. Kids got chicken carbonara which was huge. Husband and I both got different salads topped with steak. We couldn't believe how good the steak was! Cooked perfectly and very tender. Service was good, beer just ok. We will def return.
(4)John N.
Food was good and drink selection was solid. Food service was slow but we had a large group!
(4)Maya A.
Went here with a Groupon as we wanted to try this new place. I REALLY wanted to like it because there are not many non-chain restaurants in this area. We arrived at 6pm, the dining room had only 2 tables seated, but we were told it would be a 30 minute wait since they had 'a lot of reservations expected to arrive within the next ten minutes'. Ok. We could not hang out at the bar since the entire bar was packed, so we sat in the waiting area, looking out at the empty dining room for almost 40 minutes. It felt more than a little ridiculous. It did fill up slowly, and eventually we were shown to a table in a side room. When I asked if we could be seated at a booth in the main room instead (as many were still available), I was told only if we wanted to wait longer. WAIT. Um, I guess this means you can reserve a booth specifically when you make a reservation? Good to know. The beer was good but the food was mediocre. I ordered the margarita flatbread and by the time it arrived it was cold and the bread part was soggy. Service was on the slow side. As I left I was glad we'd come on a Groupon or I would have felt ripped off.
(2)Mark T.
Oak barrel steak salad pretty good.
(3)Michael D.
Atmosphere is nice but like others have said it still has the feel of an Asian restaurant (bonzai trees and fake grass line the booths). But, the food was pretty good and the beer selection is unique and enjoyable. I had two different Virginia beers! Their specific location has been hard on restaurants, most haven't lasted more than a year or so. I really hope they do though since they will be building their own brewery in the next year there so eventually they will be serving their own beer! Not many places like this in the area. I will definitely be coming back.
(4)Bijesh K.
Nice place for an office happy hour or with family. Like the patio seating with fire place, pretty cool. I have tried their wings, onion rings, nachos and pasta, liked them all, Overall a great place in ashburn.
(4)John L.
Horrible NY Strip steak last night...mostly gristle...baked potato was better than the steak...a very cheap cut of meat...and no other steak or fish special that night...the other dishes aren't bad...I've had the butternut risotto...it's okay once...service in the restaurant is good...in the bar area it's pretty clueless...rest of menu is pretty basic...I wouldn't eat there if it wasn't walking distance to my hotel...
(2)David T.
I love this place and I will go again! The food is really tasty and the atmosphere rocks. We went on a date night and the mood was really fun. Go early on Fridays and Saturdays because the place gets packed.
(4)Mitch H.
Go see Gary at the bar...he makes lunch and HH worth the stop.
(5)Colonel J.
I actually want give this place another 1/2 star but it won't allow me too. First, for whatever reason the host/hostess have not figured out the seating times yet because we were told it would be about 30 minutes at first, waited 45 and told another 5 minutes when we asked again. The place was busy but we saw numerous parties come in after us and get seated, possible that some of them called ahead but not likely that all of them did. So finally after I politely complained, we were given a seat and it was next to a very loud annoying couple which was kind of a bummer. But, I know that's not the restaurants fault.The beer selection is really great. The food was pretty good and our server was great also. The only bad part about our server was that I don't think he was wearing deodorant because every once in awhile when he stopped by we sort of got a whiff of BO which was slightly unpleasant. There were a couple of drunk obnoxious people at the bar though and it appeared they were the 40 something divorced crowd which was somewhat entertaining to watch. Overall we liked this place because of the food, drinks, and decor and will probably go back. I do hope they figure out the seating arrangements though so if you do go, make a reservation on OpenTable or something so you aren't hanging around waiting awhile. I also overheard the manager speaking with a customer stating that they will be brewing their own beer soon also, so I will go back for that purpose as well. The place was quite loud though which at times was a bit much but they do have a nice outdoor seating area also that will be great when the weather warms up a bit. I say check it out, it's a good place to grab a drink and hang with friends.
(3)Randy d.
My wife, oldest son and I tried The V tonight. We had a Groupon and figured we'd better use it soon since restaurants tend to come and go quickly in this location(!). The decor is nice, the service was very good and we all were very satisfied with our meals (steak & cheese, turkey club and Mahi Mahi sandwich). The place was pretty busy but management was clearly visible on the floor making "the rounds" and made a point to thank us for coming in. The hostess staff did the same as we left. We'll come back.
(4)Jim G.
A lot of hype for mediocre food. First time there tonight. The Carbonara tasted like buttered noodles with heavy cream sauce. Five pieces of chicken and 3 pi3ces of bacon. No smoke flavor. On a good note, there was an entire bag of frozen peas in it. GF got the Savannah shrimp. Sounded great on the menu, shrimp sauteed in EVO, served in a sweet cream sauce with garlic and wild long grain rice. Looked fantastic when it came out. So spicy, she could not eat it. We swapped dinners. Thankkfully I like spicy foods. Halfway through had to eat a roll to get rid of the heat. Should probably say that there are some spices in it on the menu. Service was so-so. Will go back because of the atmosphere and patio but with a lot lower expectations on the food.
(2)A K.
I took my boyfriend here tonight when we were looking to try something new. They had a deal on Yelp that drew me to The V. The pork pops were absolutely delicious and both our meals were pretty good. I loved the beer selection and it included some of my favorites that are seldom carried in the DC area. The service was great and our waitress Bonnie was very helpful in navigating the menu and in service. We will definitely be heading back there soon with hopefully some warmer weather to sit on the patio.
(4)Edik Z.
Beer was good, how the food tasted - I have no idea. Why? Simply because after ignoring our table for half-an-hour the waitress decided to ask if we were ready to order. As soon as we said "yes" she promptly turned away, and went to serve some other customers - WITHOUT taking our order. If I want to be ignored - I can stay at home, and talk to my children, for my money I expect a little courtesy, and perhaps even some food delivered while I am still alive.
(1)Sheila R.
We were going to do happy hour, but the bar seemed crowded so we decided to have dinner instead. I was pleased with the size and selection of the menu, though I agree that the draft beer section was small. The service was great; our server was personable and the food arrived quickly and tasted great. We had the spinach dip and split the jambalaya pasta entree and liked them both. We'll definitely be returning to the V!
(4)Sara G.
We had a groupon to try this place out. I'm not sure we'd go back, unfortunately. They didn't do anything wrong, per se, but it just wasn't a remarkable enough experience to take us back out to Ashburn. They have a nice, big outdoor patio but they're located in a strip mall, right in the flight path for Dulles airport, which makes sitting outdoors less pleasant than it could be. For a place that bills itself as a brewpub, they have a pretty limited draft selection. I did like they have a sampler option, which was reasonably priced. The food was fine - nothing spectacular, I've had better and worse food at other similar places. I think maybe if you live in the area, it might be a nice, casual watering hole.
(3)V W.
My previous rating of the V was 4 but this visit was only a 2. For a Saturday evening special dinner, we had an OpenTable reservation that was honored by seating us in a back bar area and NOT in the dinning room. Very noisy back there with constant traffic, hustle/bustle next to the bar, including spills, broken glass and splash from the dropped drinks, and a table too small for 5 people. For an older person, it also was not easy getting up/down on high stools but did perhaps reduce splash from the 2 drinks dropped next to us. It took awhile for the glass and liquid to be sloppily cleaned up with no apology or concern expressed to us. Server was friendly but the place was overwhelmed (bringing wrong dishes to our table) and lacking in attentive, timely service. Fortunately the food was good (rib-eye steak, salmon, burgers, pork pops) except for cold french fries. No manager checked on us although I recall that usually being done in the dining room on most other visits. This level of service could be average for a bar except based on the V entree prices, customers deserve much better. Hopefully V is not falling to pub standards and forsaking diners.
(2)Daniel G.
Tried the fish and chips - good but not up to Ford's standard. Soup was outstanding - got the cream of vegetable which may have been one of the best soups I have ever tasted. Service seems to be improving rapidly - management is on the floor checking for service issues, constantly.
(4)A B.
I tried this restaurant for the first time and I will definitely be back. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and I enjoyed my pasta carbonara. The service was spot on - friendly and pretty efficient. The atmosphere was really cool and different from other restaurants in the area. Prices were mostly reasonable and my lunch portion was big enough to take half home for another meal. My only suggestions would be to offer smaller, cheaper portions for lunch, and fresh bread like many other restaurants of this type.
(4)Chris T.
Ate at The V with my family recently. Good martini. Average onion rings appetizer and above average sausage mustard cornichon salad small plate -- very unique. Great ham and cheese sandwich with off the bone ham served on a pretzel roll. My wife's mussels didn't have enough sauce and the waiter quickly had the kitchen prepare more. It was delicious and my wife was in heaven. Kids enjoyed their meals - Ceaser salad, cheeseburger, pasta and cheese respectively. Fries were nothing to write home about. Waiter was super friendly. Decor seemed nice. Look forward to trying more dishes on the menu. Overall, a solid new addition to Ashburn dining.
(4)Raj E.
Went there on a game night, every one is sitting at the bar area. Decent selection of beers and the food is good, especially the wings. "Brewery" is not open yet, due coming march. Service is good.
(5)Steve H.
Our first visit to The V was on a Friday evening. We walked in and requested a table on the patio and were seated right away. It was a chilly evening, but the outdoor heaters helped. Our server was fantastic. He was on top of his game all night. We started with a calamari app. Very good, tender and lightly breaded. Main courses were Salmon and a NY Strip. The salmon was over cooked and dry. NY strip was just ok. Bottom line; great service, great beer and wine selection and great atmosphere made up for average to below average food. Will give it another chance...
(3)Diana M.
This is the third time we have been to the V and as usual, the food was exceptional! Stephanie is amazing! If you go on a Friday night, the V is busy and fun. This place is a definite must stop on your list!
(5)Tara J.
Fantastic service, great food, great addition to Ashburn and nice alternative to Ford's Fish Shack which I love as well.
(4)Jeanette A.
Brought in a friend last week and had a great experience. We ate a bar table and the food was great, the service fantastic and the bartender Wayne was very attentive and entertaining. Love this place... we'll be back often.
(5)Carol B.
We love this place. The food is wonderful, my favorites are the mustard BBQ sandwich and the Ahi nachos. My husband loves the hamburger. The french fries always taste fresh. Our service has been great and the atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. Our friends and us are not young professionals anymore, but feels like it caters to us also.
(5)L B.
Unsure how food tastes due to hostess and management being extremely rude, which resulted in our party walking out. We were initially told the wait would be 15 minutes at which point the hostess walked over with an attitude and said it would be another 30 minutes. My negative feelings were reinforced when every party that entered after us was told the wait would be only 15 minutes. The final straw was when a man, who I can only presume was the manager came walking up with a Bluetooth in his ear obviously irritated, complaining about some woman trying to use a coupon she purchased from groupon so loudly everyone waiting to be seated could hear. After waiting about 30mins the hostess informed me it would be another 20mins so (not sure why when there were a lot of empty tables) we left. What a waste of time!
(1)Tim F.
We just had lunch at the V Eatery & Brew House and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of choices on the menu. I opted for the Mahi Mahi sandwich with a side house salad. Both were delicious, although I wish the house salad came with larger slices of fresh tomatoes and cucumber. My wife ordered the shrimp salad and said it was very good. She would also have preferred larger cuts of fresh tomato and cucumber, and perhaps a couple of more shrimp. My son had the Brew-House burger and said it was awesome. Both my wife and I had a bite, and it was very good. I may have to try one on our next visit. The steak cut fries were also delicious. We didn't have any beer or drinks, other than water, so cannot comment on that just yet. They appear to have a pretty good selection, but just not the quantity/variety you would expect in a restaurant that bills itself as a "Brew House". My guess is that the offerings will continue to expand as time goes by. The decor was modern and nice, and the lounge in the middle of the dining room is unusual. No one was there while we ate lunch, but I have to wonder if that might bother some diners while they ate. There are curtains at each booth that you can close (I think) if the lounge becomes too loud. The booths themselves I found to be a little bit uncomfortable, especially when sitting back. The bench seems a bit low & narrow, and is angled at 90 degrees. Not a big deal while eating, but while waiting for your meal, or just after you eat and sitting back, not that comfortable at all. Perhaps designed that way to get you up and out, but I didn't care for it. The bar is nice and modern, with four or five tv's in a row behind the bar, and a big screen tv to the side. I definitely want to go back and spend some time there to get a better perspective on it, but just on appearance, it looks like a great place to have a drink - or more. :-) The service was good, even though we asked for water without ice, and it was brought with ice. Not a big deal, and after that, no issues at all. Even other's who walked by asked if we needed anything, and how we liked the food. Our biggest complaint is that they play music throughout the restaurant. That is aggravating. Turn off the music, or at least turn it down significantly. Overall, we enjoyed the food, the service was fine, and we would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. We look forward to our next visit.
(4)Eric S.
We have tried every restaurant in this location and this one has the best chance of success. We went the day before thanksgiving and it was pretty empty at around 6pm. I ordered a simple Cobb salad and my wife ordered the salmon. My son ordered the steak. Mine was perfect and a good Cobb. My sons steak was a little too red for him but they fixed it right away. My wife's salmon was overcooked but showed goof flavor profiles. They were ultra sensitive too the over doneness of the salmon and comped the dish and gage us dessert. They CARE about customers. We also got the spinach dip and that was good. The menu looks great and so does the redesign of the interior. We will be back- just bought a grouping for them today. *** We have been back several times and I had to lower my review. The food is just not good. I have a groupon that I bought and cannot bring myself to return to use it. The menu is limited and everything on it tends to be bland or tastes funny or just simply is not good. There were a few good meals but overall I give it a just OK rating.
(3)Shea W.
The staff was great....waiter was very attentive. Menu selection was good, however, I felt it was overpriced for the amount of food we received. We went for lunch and I believe the lunch menu was the same as the dinner menu or at least there was no indication that it was different. I ordered the Fish and Chips and had 3 pieces of fish with undercooked fries. I thought the portion size was fine for lunch but didn't feel it was worth $13. They weren't very large pieces and would have been more comfortable around the $10 mark. My husband ordered a burger for $10.50 and he enjoyed it. We also ordered a dessert and again, we were disappointed in the portion size for the price. We ordered the chocolate lava cake and anticipated receiving something similar to what you get at Chili's or Applebee's. There was a small chocolate cake about the size of a Hostess cupcake with hardly any chocolate fudge lava and a decent sized scoop of ice cream and we paid $7. I definitely did not feel that was worth the money at all. A similar dessert for the same price is much larger at other area restaurants. We eat out pretty frequently but did not feel the value was there for what we got. Probably won't go back for a while.
(2)Gina J.
It's an average of 4 and 1. 4 for food, 1 for service. We live in Ashburn and have been there five times, because we do like the food. If you want good service, maybe avoid Sunday lunch, for both times we went there then, the service was bad. The last time we were there, the service was absolutely the worst we had ever experienced in a restaurant. The hostess led us to our table and told us that our waiter would be with us shortly. Five minutes later, the hostess came over instead and took our order in a rather brusque manner. We got our drinks and then started to wait. After half an hour, yes, you read it right, after half an hour, still no sign of the food. No bread basket or any appetizer. The hostess came over once, asking how we were doing. After we told her that we still hadn't gotten our food, she said that she would check with the kitchen. Then apparently she went back to her station instead. The restaurant wasn't full at all. Two big parties in the middle of the restaurant seemed to get a bit more attention. At least they had a waiter bringing them something to eat and refill their drinks. With no food in sight and getting very hungry, we walked out and went to the Five Guys instead. That experience was particularly disappointing for it was my husband's birthday. We may go back to there again, for the kids really like their food. But I would avoid lunch there. Go to Clyde's or Ford's Fish Shack. Food is usually good, and service is consistent.
(2)Risa R.
we were seated promptly. They were also great as my sister is in a wheelchair and they were wonderful about making sure she was comfortable and we were able to move her from her wheelchair to a regular chair and put her wheelchair out of the way in a protected area. The food was great served promptly. Only thing was when we looked for our waiter for a spoon or condiments or water or beer, he was not to be found. And if we asked a busboy they had the deer in the headlights look. all in all a good experience.
(4)Rose L.
We ordered the mango ahi tuna nachos which were good just small in portion. The pasta was unimpressive. The Delirium Tremens beer was great! But, the service was disappointing. The server we had was not friendly at all or welcoming. Didn't even get a water refill. I ordered the beer sampler and said to have the bartender pick. This was my first time in any restaurant where I was served the sampler but not told what each one was. Beer was good. If I go here next time, I'll go straight to the bar.
(3)Cap N.
Wanted a quick bite. Does not allow dogs. Big hassle. Went to McCormick and schmicks in Reston instead
(1)Rachel T.
What a fun, inexpensive, night out with friends! Good food, good drink and the dessert was incredible. Worth every calorie and regret. I'd love to take the family and try the brunch. Great ambience and the live music Saturday night was a nice suprise! What a nice place. We'll be back!
(4)Angel O.
Excellent food. Excellent beer selection. Decor and the overall feel is welcoming. Location is a bit odd patio facing out to the parking lot. Price is worth ever penny for the quailty. Top 3 in Ashburn. Two suggestions...replace the faded orange pillows on the patio. Replace the bartender who appears to not enjoy his job to much.
(4)Blair G.
I was out in Ashburn and remembered coming here and enjoying the food. Unfortunately, the food was not up to snuff this time! We had: corn/crab chowder (good), cali-burger (bland, overly salted fries), and the savannah shrimp (overcooked, not too tasty). Our server was very nice and kept our glasses filled all night. She was very apologetic when we noted that there was only one set of utensils, and hurried back with them. But when it came time to pay, she was nowhere to be found! After waiting for a while, I started timing this. After receiving the check, it took another 20 minutes until we were out the door. Though it was okay the first time, I know that I won't be coming back--far better pub food in the area.
(2)Mike A.
I wasn't impressed by this place. The service was great and staff was friendly, but the food itself wasn't anything special. I ordered fish and chips, and for the price I paid, I felt like I barely got any food. I received three small, mostly breading pieces of fish, and a mountain of french fries. The ambiance is nice as well, but they are stingy with portions.
(2)Lauren M.
After being disappointed by the menu at Lost Rhino, we decided to check out The V. And I'm glad we did, there was way more variety in terms of good eats! The pumpkin ale on tap was awesome, and I loved their sweet potato fries and pretzel appetizer! The mango fish taco I ordered was good, but it had no real spice or zing. Everyone else seemed very happy with what they ordered. However, one friend ordered a sandwich without bacon and they gave it to him with bacon. He let them know, and they came back out with a sandwich but he didn't eat it because he thought they only took off the bacon, rather than made a new one. So even when they collected his plate, he didn't want it boxed, and yet they still charged for it. So it was a pretty meh experience for folks. I'd come visit again for drinks, but I wouldn't go way out of my way to dine here.
(3)Sean M.
Atmosphere is modern/trendy. Went on a Monday for dinner so there were few patrons. With that, service was slow and virtually non existent. Ordered the recommended black and blue burger which was OK. Not sure I'd return with so many other good places in the area.
(3)Maria A.
Excellent food. Fast service. Beautiful place but small space for dance. Great DJ has music selections. DJ have a Great personality and pleased customer requested music selection. Local good for groups and business.
(4)Razia A.
Great service. Great food. Great Beer. Drunk off the ribeye steak. Beyond delicious. Huge portion.
(5)Lorilynn R.
One of our New Fav go to spots. The spinach risotto with salmon and scallops are extremely Tastey!!! Live music certain nights of the week, great happy hour. :-)
(4)Mike R.
Time to let bygones be bygones. I finally went here despite my previous grudge, and truth be told, it was A-OK. For those who don't want to read the whole review; I'll cut to the chase: My recommendation is to go on a nice weekend for the brunch, secure a table on the patio, and order the chicken and waffles for maximum enjoyment. ****1st Visit I had the steak salad. It was pretty good, but I couldn't help but compare it to the flank caesar salad I get at Magnolia on the Mill, which is much better in my opinion -- and actually a buck or two cheaper at the 'mill. I wasn't feeling the blue cheese dressing, so I ordered ranch on the side instead. Their Ranch dressing was pretty darn bad. I guess that's why its not featured on any of their menu items -- my fault for ordering it I guess. I happen to enjoy a good ranch, but I couldn't eat the ranch, so I requested Caesar dressing, which the waitress recommended, instead (picky customer alert!). The caesar dressing was actually pretty darn good.... it tasted like an Aioli sauce almost, and I think they must make it in house if I had to guess. The salad worked pretty well in my opinion with the caesar dressing.... but yeah, that ranch. It was like bland and watery white goo. The steak was cooked to order and the rest of the salad was decent. I would have really liked to have pepper on it,.... but alas, there were no pepper shakers on the table.. and after making the waitress run around with my salad dressing fiasco I didn't want to bother her for pepper.... but really, what restaurant doesn't have salt and pepper on the table?? The GF had salmon and vegetables. She requested the vegetables be prepared without butter.... and they came out soaked in butter. Oh well, they were decent tasting, but it's a shame they couldn't make them as requested. The rice that came with the salmon was eh... probably would have been made more sense to serve it with mashed potatoes in my humble opinion. Overall, I think the prices were a little high for the food we received. The total bill was about 38 bucks in total for 2 waters, and the two entrees -- not including tip. so, about 45 bucks out the door. Pretty steep for food that's just okay in my opinion. The bar looked pretty hoppin' though, so they must get some business from that... and the patio looked like a sweet spot to have dinner in the warmer weather. And the waitress did a great job. She was polite and despite our best attempts to throw special requests at her, she didn't frown a bit... she politely obliged the whole while. Thanks for that! *****2nd visit We went again for Sunday brunch... and we thought the chicken and waffles were good. The chicken and waffles are worth 4 stars, but the price to quality on their regular menu from what we've tried I think is in the upper 2 star range, so I'm going to hit 'em with a 3-star overall. So like I said before, the brunch on the patio is where it's at... or maybe at the bar if that's your style -- but I can't say for certain. I think I've heard something about burger specials but don't have the deets.
(3)Ingrid K.
When we arrived, the back brewery and restaurant were closed, but the bar was open. I was impressed with the decor. Absolutely gorgeous. We came so my husband could sample the beers. Bartender was great and everyone at the bar seemed like locals who knew one another, which is nice. Had that easy-going chummy feel to it.
(5)Victoria L.
Thank god the food was delicious because the service...well there was none. And the stars are strictly for the food portion. If you don't mind non existent customer service but are willing to look past it for the food then you'll be good. But usually it goes hand in hand so its hard to even give them 2 stars. My fiance and I got seated right away on a Friday night, which was off to a great start. By the way, you can go on opentable and reserve your seats and get your points! The menu is pretty small, maybe about 10 entrees and a couple options for burgers/sandwiches, some salads and appetizers. Honestly, nothing really stood out for me like I really want that so I was a bit disappointed. Our waiter came by a few minutes latsr and ordered our drinks, I got ice tea and my fiance decided on the beer sampler. Well 5 minutes go by and no drinks, he comes by the table and asks "you got ice tea right?" Like really its been 5 minutes I thought he was getting our drinks the whole time but he didn't even grab them yet. And it was pretty dead in the dining room last night so having alot of other customers wasn't an excuse. So my tea comes out about 2 minutes late but nothing for my fiance. I would think he would try to give us advice on what are the best beers they had to but nothing, he just gave us the paper and told us to circle the 4 we wanted. For an appetizer, we decided on the grilled thai chili wings which were delicious. A little blackened on the outside with a spicy chili sauce. Simple and delicious. Yet, still no beer sampler on the table so he was drinkless. He never came to the table to see if he even got the sampler yet and when he finally did, he didn't apologize or even offered water or soda for the meantime. Our entrees come, I got the black and bleu burger, which was pretty damn good. Melted bleu cheese with thick cut slices of bacon and a very thick flavorful patty on buttery buns. I want another one just writing about it. And my fiance ordered the boneless beef shortribs with baby carrots and garlic mash potatoes, which he really enjoyed. I don't think it was worth $22 though. But....still no beer sampler!!! Mind you, its 4 small glasses of beer its not something big and crazy. I mean you would think they were flying out of the state to go get it. He finally comes out with it 2 minutes after our entrees, which was ridiculous to me. He doesn't ask how our food was, he didn't apologize or say why it took so long. He was so lucky that the food was good to make up for the sucky service. And the whole time our waiter seemed like he was in a rush, he just quickly asked what we wanted to eat and never stopped by once to ask how the food was. Customer service 101. He didn't make us feel welcomed or ever checked in on us. Not sure if I'll be back.
(2)Cheryl T.
The brunch/lunch menus were not very impressive. The chicken caprese sandwich has the thinnest slice of mozzarella you'll ever see, along with a very thin slice of tomato; worthless. Don't bother with the tomato spread, it is sweet and does not compliment the sandwich, not sure why it is even offered with this. The only saving grace was the pomegrante mimosa!
(2)Steve G.
Came in for lunch. Sat in the dining room which is pleasant and clean. Rows of seemingly fake grasses lined the tables. Ceiling mirrors were an interesting touch. Color changing lit walls were fun to stare at. Upbeat pop music played throughout the restaurant which was nice but not as relaxing as I expected. It's a bit noisy from people's conversations sitting at tables around us. Surprised there is no lunch menu and the menus that were provided were tattered and worn. Initial service was prompt and drinks were brought out expeditiously from a very pleasant waitress. Pork pops smelled delicious. The sauce they were coated in was so good that I found myself wishing there was more of it. There was some non eatable portions but very few. Meat was tender and literally fell off the bone. Cole slaw was bland but nobody ever expects a lot from cole slaw. Really wish I had more of that sauce. Host was helping table service by refilling drinks and running food which was pleasant. Buffalo chicken sandwich looked great. Came served on a potato roll... My fav. Chicken was extremely juicy and seasoned well. Buffalo sauce was spicy but not enough to burn your face off. We split a meal and the waitress proactively brought a second plate for splitting which demonstrated thoughtfulness. Fries were crisp, hot and fresh. As we waited for our plates to be cleared there were a couple flies hovering out empty plates. We received the check promptly and left.
(3)Thomas L.
I ordered the NY Grilled Steak burger. I expected a NY Steak between 2 buns. What I received tasted like some cheap cut of meat. I also ordered some kind of corn chowder soup and it tasted lukewarm. It tasted like cann soup reheated. Waittress was inexperienced. I don't know why she decided to split up our check into 4. People in my party of 4 said the same thing that their burger was overly greasy. The restaurant is clean looking and that's why I am giving it 2 stars. Food wise which is what I care the most, its a 1 star.
(2)Fj M.
The food here is pretty good but slightly overpriced for the quality. The problem is the service. It is slow. Make sure you have plenty of time. Also NEVER sit in the back half of the restaurant. They have two entrances to the kitchen both with curtains rather then doors. Instead of having one in and one out they both go both ways. The staff yells "through" every time they go through. You will hear this every 15 seconds your entire meal. It will drive you crazy. Better in summer when the outdoor seating is open.
(2)Abeer H.
Friendly atmosphere and friendly staff. Live music outside was a great plus!! My only complaint is that the food was overpriced. They charge for every little thing. For example , my dinner did not come with any type of bread, but called for bread because it was scacy..so I asked for a dinner roll and waiter brought it out with no problem but charged me ANOTHER $3 on top of an already expensive meal.
(4)Jennifer W.
I've been to the V before and was disappointed with this visit. I made a reservation for Mother's Day through OpenTable.com . The day before Mother's Day, I got a message on my answering machine to confirm the reservation, so I did. I received an email from OpenTable stating that the restaurant cancelled my reservation, so I called the restaurant back to reconfirm my confirmation and was told that yes, I did have a reservation. I didn't think anything of it At the appointed time on Mother's Day, I arrived at the restaurant. The hostess became argumentative with me saying that I didn't have a reservation because it was cancelled. I assured her that it wasn't cancelled and reiterated that I called back to reconfirm. I asked that, since it wasn't crowded, could we still be sat. She said that I didn't have a reservation. Eventually, my party and I did get sat, but I felt like the hostess didn't want to. Once at the table, a server came by and took our drink order as we looked over the menu. A couple of minutes, a different server came by to take our order, and was surprised that someone had already taken our drink order. I wasn't concerned at first, figuring that the first server was simply being helpful. We all ordered from the special menu for Mother's Day which included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. After waiting for nearly twenty minutes, the main course was brought out by the first server. When I asked when we could expect our appetizers, he asked if we ordered any. (If we didn't order appetizers, why would I be asking?) The appetizers came out a few minutes later. They were warmer, but certainly had been sitting for a bit. The main course and desserts were quite good. I'll be returning to the V, but this was not their best service. Granted, it was Mother's Day, but the restaurant was not full, so I'm not sure why the hostess was a bit rude and the service was slow.
(2)April S.
Came here last Friday for dinner because I had a Groupon. I've been here before for dinner and happy hours, but I won't be rushing back to this place except for HH. The service was decent. Quick but nothing else of note. We ordered the ahi tuna nachos as a starter and were pleasantly surprised. The presentation and taste were great. I had the jambalaya and my boyfriend had the fish tacos for entree. He loves ordering fish tacos wherever he goes but we were both disappointed in these. The fish was fried and the only sauce on it was sour cream. Definitely not worth 15 bucks. The jambalaya was good though, and had a nice kick to it. I noticed that our table was very bare...no salt, pepper etc. Not sure if you're supposed to ask for it or if this was an oversight at our table. The saving grace of this restaurant is their bar area. Their HH deals are very good and the outdoor seating area is awesome for big groups.
(3)Elianny S.
I came to this place after reading the Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. The place is pretty nice in terms of the decor and there is a nice patio out front if you want to eat outside. Our waiter and the host were both extremely friendly and welcoming during our visit. We ordered the fried calamari and tuna nachos ti start. I thought the calamari was a bit too oily for my taste but the tuna nachos were delicious! I ordered the fish tacos and they were also delicious! But my absolute favorite part of my meal were the amazing french fries. The fries here were done perfectly, I am still thinking about those great fries!
(4)RMthree M.
Lots of poor reviews but I went in with my wife after we bought a groupon. We ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, cod & chips, and two glasses of wine. From the price perspective, it was competitive to the area. The food was horrible. The buffalo chicken sandwich was beyond hot/spicy...should have put a warning that it wasn't going to be "mild." The cod was fried in a decently flavored batter but was dripping in grease. Made myself sick eating it and couldn't finish it. Looks like in the summer that the outdoor seating would be fun...for drinks only. The waiters yell "thru" every time they are coming in and out of the kitchen because it's a curtain divider to the restaurant...and it was freaking annoying. All we heard the whole time we were there were the waiters yelling every 5 seconds...get it under control. Not going back...for food.
(2)Anna L.
We hadn't been here in a while, but we were on our way home from Dulles, wanted to avoid traffic going into South Riding and decided to stop for dinner. My husband and I had decided to start with the blackened ahi nachos before setting foot in the restaurant. We were seated outside quickly and ordered the nachos and some drinks without really reviewing the menu. We were a bit taken aback when the plate was delivered - gone was the bed of greens under the eight wonton chips with the somewhat generous portion of ahi topped with cucumber wasabi and spicy chili sauce we expected. In it's place, were four stacks of two nachos each with a smallish piece of ahi, chunks of corn and mango with a slight drizzle of wasabi cream and aioli. To say we were disappointed is a bit of an understatement. They were ok, but not worth the price in my opinion and without the spice we loved in the previous version. This was the one dish that kept us coming to The V and it's gone. For dinner, my husband decided on the jambalaya while I had the summer risotto with asparagus, shitake mushrooms adding chicken. The jambalaya was ok in that it had some flavor, but I was definitely expecting a bit more kick. Even the Andouille was mild. The chicken and vegetables on my risotto were all that had flavor. The amount of shitake included was very minimal. The risotto itself was bland - truly no flavor at all. A bit of parmesan would have helped this dish as well as some pepper, but they were not offered. Our server was very pleasant and took good care of us. Dishes were cleared, drinks were filled, but I was a bit disappointed the entrees came out before we even had a chance to finish the nachos even though we ordered them later. If I was rating purely on service, the rating would be higher. However in this instance the food just did not justify even an "A-OK". We won't be rushing back.
(2)Rak e.
Nice decor. Understaffed, poor service. Food is just ok, nothing super. Ordered Hamburgers, medium well. The burgers were red inside, mostly uncooked. They did replace with the right one. Waiters are either overworked or something, struggled to get them to visit the table.
(2)Kevin S.
I try really hard not to give out 5 star ratings, so on the rare occasions I do give 5 stars it stands out as something truly unique. I waited to write a review for The V until I had been there twice to confirm just how good it was. Both times I have been there with my family, the service has been top-notch - very prompt, professional, and friendly. The food is extraordinary. Based on other Yelp reviews, I had to try the ahi nachos - OH MY! Those were amazing! Then I had the butternut risotto with salmon and it was so good I wanted to lick the plate clean. My wife had the Savannah Shrimp, which she said was good although the rice was undercooked. They quickly brought a new bowl of rice for her and the manager stopped by to apologize for the rice. Otherwise, she said the shrimp were very good. They have a good kids menu, too. They have a great variety of beers on tap. I had hard time deciding what to try, and it turns out they will do a sampler of small glasses of 4 beers, and you get to choose which beers. I had the Bad Kitty and LOVED it. Reminded me of Kilt Lifter from The Pike's Brewing Company in Seattle. The other time we ate at The V was for Sunday brunch. My kids loved it so much they've been begging us to go back every Sunday. My only complaint was the noise level was pretty high, but I can see they've tried to do something about it. They have sound-absorbing tiles in the overheads to dampen some of the sound, so my family was able to hear each other across the table. Loved it. Definitely going back again.
(5)Paul L.
V for Very Very Bad. My family and I ate here last year for Mother's Day brunch buffet and had a very good experience which prompted me to make reservations again this year. When I had made reservations 3 weeks ago, I had spoken to a manager asking if they were going to do the brunch buffet once again. He assured me that they were. That's where the positives of this review end. I received a phone call yesterday asking me to confirm my reservations and I was told that the buffet had been replaced by a 3 course pre fixe menu for $40 per person. I was upset that I wasn't told this earlier and without having much of a choice since I wasn't going to get a reservation anywhere else for my large party, i reluctantly said yes, we'll be there. I went to look on their website to see if the menu would be posted, it wasn't. We arrived at the restaurant and were seated promptly and given menus that were printed on regular sheets of paper, I guess I could look past this, but it was Mother's day, I expected a little more flair, I guess. Our drink order was taken, but took over 10 minutes for half the drinks to arrive at our table. We were told the coffee was brewing, so we accepted it. The coffee finally arrived 10 minutes later after asking for it again. It arrived in PLASTIC cups!! Hot coffee in plastic cups!! I looked around and other tables had proper coffee mugs. They weren't that busy, so I couldn't figure out why we weren't getting mugs. We then had to ask for sweeteners and spoons for the coffee. After looking at the menu, I was puzzled to see how they could be charging $40 per person for what they were serving. The appetizers were tomato bisque, avocado eggrolls?!?! and a fruit and cheese plate. Looking at the entrees, the only thing worth getting were the steak and eggs and rib eye and mashed potatoes. The other options were a joke if we were paying the $40 per person. One of the choices were 2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, and hashbrowns. A meal that would cost under $10 elsewhere, they were charging $40 for!! That's outrageous! The kids menu had the a similar option minus the bacon and they were charging $6 for that! I should have just gotten that! Needless to say, the adults at the table got either one of the steak options. Once we ordered, the appetizers took 20 minutes to come out. I can't imagine soup and a fruit plate would take that much time to prepare. Once we got it, it was very underwhelming. The tomato bisque was bland, the cheese and fruit plate came with 6 small triangles of what looked like slice cheese from what could have been sandwich slices and 2 crackers!!! The fruit didn't look fresh at all. Another 20-30 minutes passes and we still have no entrees. The kids at this point were getting restless and very hungry. Thank goodness we brought cheerios for my son to snack on. I then get up and ask to speak to the manager and plead to him to at least get the food for the kids expedited. Miraculously, all the food had come out 5 minutes later. The food came out all wrong. Some of the steaks weren't cooked to the desired temperature. The eggs were cold, the mashed potatoes were cold. At this point, we didn't want to send our food back because we were all starving. By the way, our server was no where to be found. We had to ask for our drinks to get re-filled multiple times. We all ate our food quickly since we were already here a lot longer than expected and my father in law had to get to work. But then we realized, we still had dessert that we had ordered. This experience seemed to drag on. We were all hoping that dessert would be better, boy were we wrong. I had ordered the bread pudding, which was flavorless not good at all. My wife had gotten the strawberry shortcake, which was more like canned strawberries on top of a biscuit with a dash of whipped cream. When we asked for the bill, which came out real prompt, unlike the food and service, we couldn't believe that we were about to pay the huge bill which didn't reflect the quality of food or service. At this point, we were just glad it was over. Needless to say, we won't be coming back again.
(1)Christopher B.
V is something of a mixed bag. I can only express it this way - it's not sure what it wants to be when it grows up. I've been there three or four times and admit to never having had a bad meal. The fish is fresh, the risotto excellent and the shrimp tasty. The large selection of beer is a plus and the restaurant itself seems reasonably upscale considering it's strip-mall location. But something feels a little off. The service is average, the plants plastic, and the prices a bit, well, pricey. I've come to think of V as a fall-back. If the excellent seafood place up the street is packed (which it invariably is), I head to V. But it's not a destination.
(3)Michelle R.
Went for Mother's Day today. It was the worst experience. We went for moms day last yr and it was buffet. Thus yr was 3 course pre fixe for $40!!! $40?!? We were not told until the night before that they changed from buffet to pre fixe, when they called to confirm the reservation (When the reservation we were told it was buffet). Obviously we had no choice but to keep our reservation for our party of 10 bc it was the night before mom's day there's no way we'd find another open table elsewhere. The food choices were a joke. It wasn't even busy in the restaurant and yet we still waited foreeeever for our drinks, appetizers and entrees, so much so that at one point we asked the manager to see about getting the kids' dishes at least out ASAP. The portion sizes of each plate was SO small and definitely NOT worth $40. I feel so bad for my husband and the other dads in our group who tried to make a special brunch outing for us moms.
(1)John G.
A buddy and I went in on a Sunday and caught their brunch hours. We sat at a table in the bar area. I had the steak and eggs with a beer sampler. My buddy had some fish tacos and a beer. The menu has a lot of variety, keeping in mind this place is an "eatery and brew house." Prices on food are a bit more on the pricey side in my opinion. As we were there I found a groupon deal that was $17 for $30 worth of food, which actually covered both of the meals. So this was very fair. The food was good. My steak was a flavorful and juicy (unknown) cut. It came with eggs and potatoes. My buddy said he enjoyed his tacos, which came with potatoes. The atmosphere of this place is relaxed and welcoming. The outside patio area looks really nice for some drinks and maybe some cigars. The staff was friendly and we had not issued with them. The bartender was energetic and engaging in fun little activities with those at the bar. I will be back soon with my wife for a brunch. In fact, I immediately bought another groupon. I highly recommend for the mature
(5)Lorrie H.
Disappointed again. Poor service again. A consistent lack of awareness for new customers seated in the restaurant. 15 minutes...so I left.
(2)P V.
Met a friend for happy hour and dinner. service was good and apps were great but not special happy hour prices. plus the adult beverages were priced at $3-$4 during HH, and we ordered two each, however the server failed to tell us they were not included in HH prices. Dinner (flat iron steak) was just ok but definitely NOT worth $24. UPDATE: "Happy to report...Great meal and service!" Stopped by on Saturday for an early mother's day dinner. We sat at the bar and Dave was our server. We will definitely go back just for the great conversation we had. We've never at dinner at the V, only lunch, so I have to admit I was a bit concerned after reading some of the reviews for dinner service. I'm happy to say our meals were amazing and had great flavor. I had the ahi tuna spinach salad with the wasabi aioli on the side and a few wonton chips. I was like the ahi tuna nachos only better. Hubby had the Cajun pasta (recommended from Dave), and the flavor was amazing. Not heavy or overcooked meat. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Vegas L.
Was never acknowledged by the hostess or bartender in the bar. The hostess was busy chatting with another person in the bar with her back to the door. We stood there for a few moments waiting to be acknowledged/seated, then decided to sit in the bar. The table we sat at needed to be bussed/wiped off and the bartender came around and did it. He did not ask if we would like a drink or appetizer. He walked away to get menus and after picking them up from the hostess stand (next to the hostess who was still in deep conversation with the same customer), he then became so engrossed in a conversation with one of the wait/bus staff, that he put the menus down on the TABLE NEXT TO US that was unoccupied and went on speaking with the waiter. At that point, we walked out. As we passed the hostess, she said "Have a good evening." REALLY?!?!?!
(1)Karen M.
The last 3 times I've been here, I've been super annoyed at this place. I was impressed the first time. And that was it. This review won't apply to 98% of most people. But, my last few experiences here really soured me on the V. Again, I know this particular review won't apply to most people but the last time really struck a chord and I couldn't leave me previous review as 4 stars as the V for me, is not deserving of 4 stars. The second time I came here, the fiance and I came up the ramp in the middle of the strip where all the other restaurants are at. We came across retractible line dividers separating the patio area (Like at movie theaters) to get to the front door. Ok, weird since nobody was out there, but ok we just opened them up and went through. The third time we came here, they had a big white tent covering the entire patio area. We came up the ramp and found there was no way to get to the front door. So we yanked the side of the tent aside as far as we could to sneak through to get in the restaurant. I asked the manager what the deal was. He said the tent was for colder weather seating and the line dividers on the patio were so people don't just sit there. Umkay... this is Ashburn which isn't exactly rushing with crowds. Ever tried a sign that says "See hostess for patio seating"? Whatever. At least he explained there is a second ramp on the backside of the restaurant. Nice to know now. But, a sign pointing us that way first would have been better. The fourth time we came, the tent wasn't there. So we thought, cool, we'll just go up the main ramp. We got stopped before the front door by concrete planters near the front door which another guy with us helped move aside! Its 20 degrees outside, trust me, no one is fighting to sit on your patio! Then we get inside and are waiting for a table and some moron dude makes a pathetic attempt at a joke about "why did you have to bring the wheelchair along." Ohhhh. We didn't think of that. After a super awkward death stare by me and a lame attempt to laugh at/with us, he left. We got our table and our server informed us the bartender gave our first round of drinks on the house. I'm not sure, but my guess is moron dude works there. Look, if we go to Old Town Alexandria, I don't expect every place to be accessible. But if a place is accessible and the business makes it more difficult to get in that's what I have a problem with. Even the back entrance comes up on the other patio so how do I know next time we come there might be planters, line dividers, a sea of people when the weather gets warmer, who knows! The fiance is much more understanding than I am. If he wants to drag me back here, I'll go. But until then, I won't be back. Especially not for unmemorable food.
(1)Denise C.
This place is just okay. The overall atmosphere is nice. It was practically deserted when I went. The menu is typical American fare. We had the fried green beans appetizer and they were the highlight of the meal. My meal was the salmon and wild rice. The salmon was not seasoned, it was not flavored at all. My friend also got the salmon and hers came out pink in the middle so we sent it back once. It came back the same way and then we sent it back again. Not sure if they confused it with the seared salmon because there are two: seared and grilled. Overall I would go back and try something else this time.
(3)Rose M.
Staff is friendly however kitchen is super slow...its been 25 minutes and I'm still waiting for my food. Good beer selection, but how long does a salad take?
(2)Kristy W.
This place got a five star for one item and a one star for another, so I'll give them the average of the two. First, I want to address their pretzel (the one star). Close your eyes and imagine a pretzel (the kind you bake, not the crunchy kind that Rold Gold makes). What do you have in your mind? Soft, chewy, pretzel-y goodness with salt on top, right? Now imagine that while you're in pretzel daydream land, someone comes and smacks you upside the head with a police baton. Wait, it's not a police baton. It's the pretzel at V. It's so hard I was concerned for my teeth. And it's FRIED! While I support the frying of 99.99% of food, why would you fry a pretzel?! The chewy, soft goodness of your imagination is replaced by something that can be used to keep prisoners in line. And the cheese that came with it was congealed--not that it mattered. Now, despite my misgivings on the stone pretzel we were presented with, time required that we grab something else rather than seeking out more favorable pastures. We grabbed a hamburger, something we figured is hard to screw up (though not impossible). We. Were. Shocked. The burger was tasty. As in, I would order it again and if I were hungry and in the area, I might come back. Completely floored. Everyone else has mentioned the beer selection, which was good. And the staff was friendly, though if I were the manager I'd rather my staff sat around in the back when it's not busy, rather than at the bar. Whether or not I recommend you eat there is based on whether you're in a pretzel mood or a burger mood.
(3)Chad V.
I will keep this brief, as some of these reviewers act like they're writing a novel... Everything was bad on my visit: ice water that tasted like soap. Soft pretzel was not like you'd expect a soft pretzel to taste. Steak sandwich unremarkable and lacking in taste. Hamburger/briskit burger ordered med-well, came med-rare. The beef brisket on top of the patty, was shredded and in a mustard sauce. BEEF brisket is supposed to be sliced and in a tomato-based bbq sauce, if any. Pork is for shredding. Beef patty tasted like it had been cooked entirely in a flame fire, as it was overpoweringly sooty. Table was sticky. That's it. Not coming back.
(1)Preston W.
Stale beer, cold food and obnoxious wait staff is what you'll get if you visit this establishment.
(1)C. A.
Recently visited this establishment and the lack of service and the 1/4 glass of wine turned me off so much I left without ordering. Now I have no problem paying for a drink, however, don't bring me a glass that only has 1/4 glass in it. When I asked "is this it", he said "yes, I can fill it up if you like". Again, I'm out and about on a regular, but I've never been somewhere and received 1/4 glass of wine to the tune of $9. First time visiting...last time visiting.
(1)Alicia K.
I never realized this but they have a great brunch! I've been there for happy hour food which has always been great not went for brunch and it was awesome!
(4)Josh M.
This review is for the food only - and specifically for lunch. My wife and I visited the V Brew House recently for lunch. First off, the facility is beautiful. It has tons of seating - with lots of outdoor areas - to be enjoyed in warmer weather. There is also an extensive beer selection. However, we just visited for a quick lunch and were fairly underwhelmed with both the food and the price. We both had chicken sandwiches - mine Cajun (or something along those lines) and my wife had a Buffalo chicken sandwich. They were OK. However, the upcharge to change from fries to onion rings or sweet potato fries was $3. I wish the menu had more clearly stated that (perhaps I missed it) as it felt like a bit out goughing. All this would have been fine if the bill for two sandwiches and two beers hadn't been nearly $50. It felt very out of line with the quantity and quality of the meal we had just had. Perhaps we ordered poorly and there are better menu options but I don't think I'd go back for lunch. That being said I imagine this would be a great place for a drink after work or to see live music if they have any. The venue/facility was quite nice.
(2)Scott H.
I got a second opportunity to visit "The V" yesterday. (My wife's reaction - Really? It's called The V?Really?) We were at the Lost Rhino Spring Fest and decided to kill my final beer tokens and come here for food instead of waiting in the long lines at the festival. And it was a good call. After a great meal and great service, I'll bump them up to 5 stars ... this is a place that the wife and I look forward to visiting again. We started with the pretzel braid appetizer. The pretzel is a brewpub / tapbouse staple, and this was probably the second-best I've had. (Wild Wolf wins that honor to date.) The accompanying cheese sauce was great. The wife and I then ordered dinner - I went with the goat cheese and spinach salad, add rare steak, and the wife was tempted by another tables order of a burger and went for one. I also added an order of the outstanding pork pops, which came out before the entrees. These things are seriously one of my favorite items at any restaurant now. And the wife, who doesn't like BBQ sauce, loved the slightly sweet and tangy mustard BBQ that is gently applied, making them wonderful. The wife and I both loved our entrees, and I was scolded for stealing too many of her fries. We finished with dessert - she went with key lime pie, and I went with their creme brulee. My wife said the key lime pie had a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the creme brulee was one of the best I have had in a long time. If I had to pick a weak spot it would actually be the beer selection. Most of the things on tap seemed to be the same as when I was there last time, and as I mentioned, they have a bit of IPA-itis. And Golden Monkey was gone, a letdown. Still, its a pretty good selection. The Green Flash Friendship Brew was a nice find. I also had a three beer sampler of Bell's Two-Hearted IPA, the Schlafly's APA, and Starr Hill Dark Starr, and also the lethal Left Hand Wake-Up Dead Stout. Service was pleasant, polite, informative - very spot on in all fronts. The wife and I have this one on our radar for future visits and plan to bring the family here in the future. Wish this one was closer to home.
(5)John P.
Wow. This restaurant needs a change in management or it will be one of the 20 other restaurants that have failed in this strip. Let's start with the table. We were seated in the back corner in a booth for four (we were a party of 5) even though there clearly was an empty six top right up front. Did we need menus? Nah. There are small plates on the table. Can we have some bread at the table? The waiter's actual response? "No, we don't serve bread. The kitchen's too lazy." Yes, he said LAZY. Our waiter was useless in helping in the beer selection. He didn't know any beer other than the IPAs. "I don't like those, so I don't know." Finally brought menus over after asking. Why call yourself a brew house if your staff doesn't know their beers? One person in our party ordered one of their special burgers. The waiter came back 10 minutes after the order to say that they don't have the ingredients. Huh? Okay, can we have a menu? Oh, yea. He orders a new burger. When it arrives, it had the wrong cheese. Waiter's response, "Yea, we don't have cheddar. American is almost the same so whatever." That's the actual quote. That same waiter picked up the tab BEFORE we left. Didn't even ask, just picked it up and walked off. I left him 10% and that was probably his best tip of the night. If you are going to charge $18-24 an entree, get better seating, better waiters, and better cuts of beef. And serve bread...
(2)Tania G.
I wanted to try out a new place for brunch close to home...new fave! This place is very large with a swanky outdoor patio and very welcoming, friendly staff. My sister and I had the special Belgian waffles that had bacon bits inside and bananas on top and the brioche French toast...delicious and I loved the different flavors of both dishes! We also got Bloody Mary's which were made fresh (no pre-made mix!) and it was one of the best I've had! Reasonable prices. It would be fun to check this place out at night! Glad I found this place!
(5)Justin H.
Came here for burgers on Monday, which is a great deal. The beer selection was very good (mostly craft), but the regular drinks (sodas) were a bit pricey. The service was very good. Our server was Kyle. We got the wings (.50 on Mondays), which were very good... Meaty and the chipotle honey sauce was great. The burgers were also good. I got mine on the house salad, which comes with a little bit of goat cheese. On the whole, a very good experience. Will be going back to try the wings with the mango habanero sauce.
(4)Panzer F.
I want more from this place. Ashburners have lots of disposable income and would love a cool, hip restaurant and bar that serves up great food, drinks and provides entertainment. But the V misses the mark on the food. Sorry guys, I wish I could brag about you, but my experiences there with large parties has been only average, thus the two stars. The food was average, the staff was kinda aloof, the wait staff were good but low on experience and the food was not notable. I can not remember one item I ate. I must say the beer festivals were well organized and worth the money.
(2)Megan C.
I had been waiting for The V to work out their "new restaurant jitters," and was hanging onto a Groupon until the bitter end of its expiration date. It's nice to see a full-service brewery/restaurant in the pack of eating establishments where others have struggled to stay open, or are counter-service only (Moe's, Five Guys...). I think if you're a business person at the nearby hotels or are looking for a cool brewery with nice ambiance and a modern decor, The V will be your place. It kind of reminds me of what American Tap Room in Reston aspires to be if they didn't stink so much. We did have an Open Table reservation for a Thursday night, good thing - this place was actually really packed! Definitely a good sign on a weeknight in the 'burbs. We were seated in what was possibly the worst table in the restaurant - tiny two-top in a corner, with a very poorly-angled light aiming right in our eyes (was this the interrogation table?). Luckily, the tall hubby was able to move the light. Our server was a little overly-enthusiastic and tried too hard to sell us on their beers, but I guess that's better than a rude, inattentive server, right? We ordered the hummus to begin, with extra veggies. The hummus was creamy and just right - not too much oil and plenty of carrots, cucumber, and pita for the dippin'! For entrees, I opted for a house salad (they accidentally served me the full-size even though I ordered the side salad, but charged me for the side - score!). I also opted for, based on friends' reviews and my penchant for nachos/tuna the Ahi Tuna Nachos. For $10, I was expecting more than 8 slivers of tuna on wonton chips. At least the wasabi sauce drizzle was extra tasty...but I would definitely want to see more tuna or a lower price. Hubby ordered the Chicken Caprese Sandwich and said it was "okay." He wasn't wild about the french fries. All in all, I would return to The V and update my review as necessary. I saw many items on the menu I would like to try, including returning for their weekend brunch. Some of the service aspects were awkward during our visit, but I think they're still growing into themselves as a genuine addition to the LoCo restaurant scene.
(3)Jean L.
Will not come back anymore. There is plenty of accommodations for non smokers but nothing for smokers, not even a little corner. Can get a beer anywhere and a steak so apparently my money isn't as good as the non smokers money. plenty of other places that will provide some sort of outdoor space away from them.
(1)Donald P.
Good breakfast eggs, home fries bacon and toast. Just wish home fries were true home fries that you get at most old style diners.
(4)Haj R.
Good selection of micro brews at the bar. The bar area is a little small but there is seating outside. Bartenders are generous with the bar drinks. Good place to go for date night...
(3)Nicole S.
Will give an extra star based on our experience yesterday, but I almost dont want to. Every experience I've had here has been sub par for the most part, out of the few times I've been here I've never left fully satisfied or happy with my experience. It's all just very average and almost doesnt even hit the 3 star mark for me but I'm feeling generous. Came with 2 friends and started with the hummus. I wouldnt get it again, for $10 you get barely any chips for the amount of hummus they gave you so you are left with a bunch of hummus. Also, the baba ghanoush was so flavorless they threw some tomatoes on top to try to make it better. The artichokes that came with it definitely were not grilled, they were horrible, definitely not worth the $. We also ordered the pork pops which were good, they had a nice flavor, the meat was almost like a pork chicken wing. Then got an order of calamari which was actually pretty good and i'm not usually a big fan of it. I ordered the jerk chicken sandwich for my meal and a friend got the cali burger. My chicken sandwich wasnt very jerk flavored at all. I wouldnt order that again, was serious lacking any flavor, but the roll it came on was nice. My friends burger was ordered medium and it came well done. It seems like the v always has a problem overcooking things, this has happened to us several times now. So for 2 of us who were together. We had 3 beers each and the 2 sandwiches and the calamari and the total came to $80. Definitely not worth the $80 for the two sandwiches we received but the waiter was nice and attentive and the outside patio is always nice (even though they were playing some horrible music. Who still likes brittany spears?) Ill probably come here again but probably not anytime soon and now I know to kind of shy away from giving the food a shot as i've never really been too fond of anything here yet and I've tried several items several times.
(3)Harrison W.
Best burger in Ashburn, awesome set up. Patio is great. I'd come back again and again.
(5)Mike P.
I've been there twice in the past week and had great service and great food. The chicken wings and burgers are awesome. They have a great beer selection and the Groupon offer was awesome. The atmosphere makes you forget you are in Sterling, VA. It's one of my new favorite places to eat and have a beer at.
(5)Randy M.
Over the holiday weekend I stopped in for a quick lunch. I sat at the bar and admired their beer selection, most I had not heard of. I ordered ghouls night out by DC Brau. I focused my attention on the sandwiches and burgers on the menu. I decided that the buffalo chicken sandwich sounded good. It comes with fries but they have a few substitutions you can make for a couple of bucks. The fries were very good, very hot and crispy. The sandwich was just ok. The piece of chicken was so large that it was filleted into two. Each piece was lightly breaded and dressed with buffalo sauce. The rest of the sandwich was jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato. I think for that amount of chicken it needs a thick crunchy breading. The chicken itself was juicy but it was just about the only thing you could taste. A+ beer selection, and when i go back I'll get something other than the chicken sandwich.
(3)Jill S.
My first few times here we decent. Good enough to make me want to come back. Unfortunately my most recent visit made me not want to go back for the following reasons. 1. The menu is so limited I have to eliminate what I don't like to find something I do like. Even the app list is pretty pathetic. 2. The service is so slow and it's seems the waiters don't have much experience. The host had to intervene 3 times- once to see if our server ever stopped by, next to make sure that we were able to place our order and the last time to charge our credit card 3. Food is mediocre. The side Caesar salad was the best part of the meal. That's sad. It's a shame because I really want to like this place. Improve the menu and get better servers!
(2)Karni J.
Went to watch soccer with co-workers. Great appetizers and off course good beer selection. About half a dozen TVs so everyone had good view to the game. Out patio looked comfortable and relaxing.
(4)Mellisa C.
We recently went here and had a great time. Food and service was spot on. Kid friendly as well. Can't wait to get back!
(4)Robinson L.
Wow. The pork pops and the fried calamari is so good. The pork pops fall off the bone and their beer selection is really good. The ice cream with brownie was also so delicious.
(5)D H.
Went there a few weeks ago on a recommendation for a ribeye steak that was supposed to be like the old Hawaiian Ribeye they used to serve at Houstons. When we arrived there, the place just had a strange feel to it. The interior just did not seem warm or welcoming. Cant really put my finger on it. The steak was just OK. No way as good as Houstons beloved Hawaiian Ribeye. Wait staff seemed young and inexperienced. But the real kicker is shortly after we left, all 4 of us who dined eventually had an unpleasant visit to the bathroom before the night was over. Not sure what I got us, but it got all four of us, so it had to be something there (water?, dirty plates?). But honestly, even if we had no issues with that, for the price, it just does not have the bang for the buck of other major chains.
(2)Andrew H.
Went in here for my last pre-college departure dinner... We decided to sit inside and were promptly sat next to a large party of drunk coworkers..we had to stop our conversations multiple times as you just could not hear each other even across the table. You'd think management would do something about it, but they kept on drinking and yelling. The food came out...all 3 of us requested modifications which were met with no problems...so kudos for that. The salmon, which was what I got, was puny. Quite possibly the smallest salmon filet I have ever had at a restaurant. It was very good, however...just a bit overpriced. I had higher expectations, but the cucumbers were spot on in the lemon dressing stuff. I'll probably be back, but would probably sit outside and enjoy nature's sounds.
(4)Melody P.
I've been to the V for both a personal dinner and also a large business event that I coordinated. The food is good. The service needs work - the waiters and waitresses are nice, but everything is very slow. The managers were also a delight to work with, but the overall experience to me was nothing to write home about. Additionally, the private room we rented for our business dinner/meeting was very small, alot of my executives complained they felt a bit claustrophobic in there. I would likely re-visit this restaurant, but my advice to the business is to liven up the scene, faster/more attentive service, and maybe open up/widen the private room a bit (or sit a large party in one section of the restaurant versus cramming the party into small quarters). If you do dine at this restaurant, check out their Ahi Tuna Salad, its pretty delish!
(3)Hanada H.
Greeted by our server/bartender and let me tell you his customer service is outstanding!! He ran all the tables and the bar. We ordered the cod and chips, turkey blt and spicy ahi tuna nachos and they were all out of this world! Def coming back. A+ for tim.
(5)Angie D.
Huge disappointment! Menu changes were not for the better. The empty parking lot and restaurant on a Friday night should have been a dead giveaway.
(2)Deb G.
It was just OK, nothing really special, food was fine. The steak salad was pretty good but everything else was average (which is ...OK). The menu choices are OK, they cover the usual categories of steak, fish, chicken. There were a few selections that are a little creative, in a good way. We were there with our younger kids, which worked out OK. The outdoor seating area and inside bar are pretty nice. I can see this place being a nice hangout for single people out for a few drinks. While overall it was OK, I don't feel a need to hurry back any time soon. If someone really wanted to go, that would be OK with me. Do you see a theme??:-)
(3)Marcy M.
I came here for dinner with a group from my church. They sat us outside on the couches which was cool, but very hard to eat an actual dinner without a table, so we had to ask to move to a table. You can tell their outdoor seating is for a "trendy young crowd", and the couches really only work for grabbing drinks and appetizers. The vibe is very cool though. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was really good! It tasted really fresh. My husband had the hot wings and said they weren't very good and his sweet potato fries were soggy and cold. It was overall an enjoyable experience, but we probably won't visit that often. I give them 3.5 stars.
(3)John R.
We decided to tone it down and stay close to home this year (did the Omni Shoreham in DC extravaganza last year) so we did The V's New Year's Eve package ... fixed price 4 course dinner which included 2 drinks per person, live jazz during dinner, followed by a DJ with dancing and champagne toast at midnight. Typically, the quality of food with special occasion package deals leaves a lot to be desired. However, these folks did an incredible job!!! The limited menu options were great, the quality/preparation of the food & the presentation were wonderful and the taste exceptional ... delicious. The fixed price that they charged was very reasonable. Everything was tastefully done; decorations, music, etc. And the service was fabulous. Our waitress (Anna) was very friendly and engaging as were the bartenders who were having as good a time as the patrons. It was NOT uncomfortably crowded. Between the restaurant, the 2 bar areas and the heated tent set up on the patio that hosted the DJ and dancing ... there was plenty of room to move about and socialize. Overall, a great New Year's Eve experience.
(5)Dwayne M.
Service food and the price definitely not worth it. Food is bland and over priced. They don't do anything for military/vets
(1)Masque X.
Went back here recently and was bitterly disappointed with the service. First the waiter forgot to bring water and we had to ask for it. Twice. We ordered soup and that never showed up. I ordered the scallops and asked to replace the risotto with the fresh vegetables which apparently fell on deaf ears. We had to flag the waiter down multiple times to get refills on drinks. And the sad part about it all? It wasn't even that busy in there. Also they are supposedly on open table but when I tried to book the reservation it said they were off line. I inquired at the restaurant but they had no idea and no interest to look into it. Just overall disappointed in going there for dinner. Next time I will pick someplace else to eat.
(2)Chris D.
Only been one time but never going back. They served a burger with wax paper still on the cheese. Felt sick to my stomach all night.
(1)Chris B.
First time here. Try the bacon Bloody Mary. how can you lose! Breanna/Anna made the experience perfect. Amazingly attentive and professional. Steak was cooked to perfection. Ahi melted in your mouth The variety of the menu was outstanding. The selection of micro beers rocked. Reasonably priced. I love this place. Ask for Breanna (Anna)!
(5)Wendy K.
We LOVE The V! We've been serveral times now and last week we took up their private dining room for our family gathering. The food was delicious, Fish Tacos, Burgers, Grilled Chicken, and Jambalaya. Severice was top notch with such a big party (18 of us). Thanks to the Manager who has been working with his staff on service...It shows. Can't wait to go back again soon.
(5)Rachel M.
What can i say...this is what i call my "cheers bar" (where everyone knows your name). I've been coming here on the regular since we had our company Christmas party in December 2013. Our company party started at the back bar and quickly got too close for comfort so management moved us all to the main dining room. Once we were moved the food and drinks were flowing. All the servers were gracious and accommodating and the party was a success! Since we had a great turnout at the company party i planned a double birthday happy hour/dinner. I was advised to call in to make reservations. I spoke to Scott and told him i was planning this party for about 20 people. He advised me that there were 3 other parties that evening, so he gave me the (PDR) Private Dining Room. I asked if there was anything extra for this and he said no. The evening came and we ended up having almost double the party size and everything went without a hitch. We ordered sliders, ahi nachos, hummus, risotto, spinach artichoke dip, pretzels, wings, pork pops and whole lotta drinks and craft beers were all yummy!! Everything came out smoothly and tasted great!! Bussers and servers were all attentive especially since the V was packed at maximum that evening. Since then I've been coming here for happy hours, $5 burger mondays, dj evenings and i have never been disappointed. Special shout out to my "V" family Anna, Becca, Zack, Alex, Scott, Bella, Hannah, Mackenzie, David, Amy, Beth, and Wayne and to the rest of the crew!! I'll see you all real soon!!
(5)Jason O.
Bland. That totally describes it. Not bad, but we had the spinach and artichoke dip and the Brewer's burger and both were completely bland. Not that I like salt or pepper, but everything needed something, or hot sauce/Thai pepper or something to give it that kick. Prices without our Groupon deal were higher than what we tasted or actually received, service was fairly slow (wasn't that busy), but on the positive side the decor and patio areas are quite nice. Unfortunately, pretentious and bland come to mind first.
(2)Christi W.
For the area it's cozy, good selection of food & drinks and service is friendly, big open. Coming back when it warms up to sit outside on the patio!
(4)Benjamin F.
Great beer selection delivered by friendly staff. They really did a great job with the patio... Very comfortable despite being the standard "sit in the parking lot" setup. We didn't eat much aside from a few appetizers, they were fine. The beer selection was worth coming back for.
(4)Ryan W.
The atmosphere for this place is great, very modern. My wife and I ordered some wings for appetizer. They were delicious, sweet and sour. Very large and crunchy. I added on a small Caesar salad to my entree which was tiny and pretty dry. The ribs were overpriced for the quality. Way too fatty and overcooked. Sweet potato fries were cold and floppy, not crispy. My wife had a chicken sandwich with pretzel roll. Wasn't her favorite. The regular fries were good though. Hot and crunchy. I would go back again for the beer, not the food. I wasn't in the mood for a brew tonight.
(3)Katrina C.
I've been looking for a good non-chain restaurant in northern Virginia for awhile now, and when I found V Eatery offering a deal on Groupon, I decided to try this place out. My friend and I decided to go on a random Wednesday night in the middle of February. Just to be on the safe side, I decided to make a reservation. When I arrived right on time, I was glad I did! Considering it was the middle of the week, it was pretty crowded. The hostess took me to my table (even though my friend wasn't there yet), and the waitress brought over waters. We started with the sweet potato fries, which were super delicious. Perfectly sweet and salty, and served with a chipolte sauce for dipping. Yum! For entrees, I ordered the lime chicken with black beans and cilantro rice, and my friend got a chicken sandwich with avocado and cheese. Unfortunately, when her sandwich was brought out, they had forgotten the avocado. The waitress talked to the manager, and found out they had ran out of avocado. So, they offered to either comp her sandwich, or we could get a free dessert, which was very kind. Anyway, onto the food. My dinner was delicious! The rice and black beans had great flavor, and the chicken came with a fresh corn salsa on top. In addition, the portions were very generous. I was able to split my dinner in half, and have plenty leftover for lunch the next day. We decided to go for dessert since they offered, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered carrot cake, which was perfectly moist, decadent, and cakey. There was also a caramel sauce underneath the cake, which I also really enjoyed. Overall, I would definitely return here. The service from everyone who I spoke with, from the guy to took my reservation, to the hostess, to our waitress, was exceptional. Everyone was very accommodating, efficient, and had a great attitude. In addition, the menu has a good variety of options for just about anyone.
(4)C M.
We have been going to The V for quite some time, even before it became The V. I have always been a fan of both their BBQ (whether sandwich or pork pops) and chicken caprese sandwich. I also enjoyed the fact that you could sub a salad at no additional cost for fries, nice touch. I was quite surprised the last time we visited, the BBQ nor the sandwich are no longer on the menu, along with a $3 charge for a salad instead of fries. The salad given is so small that it hardly justifies a $3 charge. Needless to say, I don't think we will be back anytime soon.
(2)Anson P.
I don't drink swill mainly because I don't have to anymore. When I was a college student, Bud Light was fine. My tastes have matured since then...unlike my friend who accompanied me who is happy drinking MGD 64. Don't get me wrong, I'll still drink that stuff, but it's not my first choice. We came here to watch the UVA/Pitt game. I like the beer selection here. I'm a fan of Mama's Little Yellow Pils which they had here. I also went with the flight of beers. For 14 bucks you get 4 5-ounce beers and you get to keep the glasses. Not bad. We also tried the ahi nachos which were pretty freaking good. Yeah, a little overpriced, but still quite tasty. This place is not the place to go if you're looking to split a pitcher of Coors and watch a game surrounded by obnoxious fans. This is the place to go when you want something more upscale where you can wander in with jeans and a t-shirt on a Saturday and get a better tasting beer. I'd probably describe this as more of a brew pub/ yuppie bar. And I'm ok with that. I will definitely try to head back here and try some of the other menu options.
(4)Yaka H.
I did buy the yelp deal, which is a pretty good deal, so I would definitely recommend getting it. This place is very nice inside with a set-up inside, with a bar area, dining area, and a lounge area. When the weather is nice, it'll be nice to sit outside on the patio area too. There's also a private dining area in the back. The general dining area is very intimate. The general ambiance here is pretty nice, upscale some extent, but causal. The wings here are phenomenal. The wings stay nice and crisp and are gently glazed with the sauce, similar to Korean fried chicken in that manner. We tried the chicken wings with a thai sweet chili sauce, which tasted quite similar to the Chinese take-out general tso's sauce, but lighter. Also, I have to say that the celery with it was the freshest I've ever had at a restaurant. Very odd detail, but especially compared to places that only serve wings, it was very refreshing. The complimentary bread rolls were served nice and warm, which was also a nice touch. Our main entrees were the grilled mahi mahi sandwich and the creamy cajun pasta. Both were alright, but didn't deliver like the chicken wings sadly enough. The sauce on the pasta was a bit on the thin side and didn't coat the pasta very well. The fish was pretty bland and the accompanying fries were a bit undercooked and soggy. Decent selection of beers on tap. There's live music on certain days of the week. We experienced a bit of a wait when we went. The staff asks for your cell number so they can text you when your table is ready. Overall, staff here provide good service, though they can be a bit MIA at times.
(3)Akua O.
This place was...meh. for the price of food, Silver Diner has much better quality and tasting food. Our brunch order: Cheesy grits add shrimp French toast, no bacon, add chicken Bottomless mimosa Orange juice 2x sweet molasses wings The French toast was good but tasted and looked like they are frozen French toast...certainly not mad in house 27th fresh bread. The grits were very good but I have a problem with the fact that they don't tell you it comes with sausage in it (we don't eat pork or beef. Orange juice was NOT good...had an inkling when he filled it from the soda gun, that it was not going to be real orange juice. The wings weren't bad but far from memorable. Overall, this place is a bar that's trying to do more than it is. I wouldn't come back here for brunch again and probably not to eat either. The best part of our trip was the entertainment - the manager from hell. The poor bar tender was on his first shift with this guy, and this manager was destroying him and about three other servers...the whole time, and in front of us. He told one guy he was a bold face liar and to get his ass moving. He told the New bar tender something to the effects of him doing his job and everyone else's.... I found this inappropriate in front of us, but very entertaining. He was being a smug bastard the whole time....unprofessional. The establishment is actually very nicely built with nice outdoor fire pit areas....but just far from impressed with the food. Subpar quality. Go elsewhere for brunch.
(3)Joy A.
Really like this place. Great food and nice atmosphere love the pretzel appetizers. Great fish and chips
(4)Matt H.
Our waitress was very attentive, but seemed to lack a personality. Oh well. The food wasn't the greatest. We got Onion Rings as an appetizer, and yes I know they're fried, but I've had beer batter onion rings that were no where near as greasy as what we had. I got the half roasted chicken and my wife got the Ahi Tuna. My wife just thought hers was ok, very average in her opinion. My dish, lacked flavor. The only part of my chicken that had flavor was the skin, which I don't really like to eat. The meat was just eh... I've had better chicken. The mashed potatoes were very average too. They lacked flavor, like salt (and I don't add salt to anything unless I'm cooking). The green beans tasted earthy like they hadn't been cleaned properly or something. I love green beans, but I just couldn't eat those. The food was just very below average. The setup in the restaurant was different and interesting. It was pretty loud in there, or maybe it was the "Valley Girl" behind my wife that wouldn't shut up... LIKE, at all. Then there was the woman walking around taking pictures. I think she was taking pictures of the decorations, but that's not something management should allow while customers are eating. She had the camera aimed our way and we didn't want to be photographed, so it was just a bit uncomfortable. Not really an enjoyable experience overall, so we won't be going back.
(2)Catherine G.
Eh - its ok. We went in there with some high hopes that it would be a good eatery with even better beer. We found a place that had run out of most of its appetizers with a mediocre selection of beer. Still being hungry one Saturday, we went in to this place to find a very full restaurant. They suggested we go to the bar for immediate seating, and we managed to find one table so it was ok. The decor is nice - as it is new - and the service is ok too. But their food....I dunno, nothing worth writing home to mom about. And I thought it was a little pricey for what you got. The sliders were ok, and hubby had fish and chips. Not brilliant, just ok too. Disappointed that they had run out of so much food because they had an event earlier in the day. Oh well. We may give it another chance and see if anything changes. We'll see.
(3)Grace B.
Been going here for lunch and I think yesterday was my last. I ordered the steak Caesar salad and the dressing was horrible! It tasted like old fish - no joke. I don't like to send orders back but this time I did it. I could not eat it. They gave me a side salad with the house dressing on the side. That was ok but again the dressing was oily and tasted stale. What happened? What got me really annoyed was that I did not get comped. They charged me $8 for 4 slices of steak! Then another $5 for that side salad. Horrible!!! My coworkers got the wings and two hours later they were both complaining their stomachs hurt. Coincidence? Don't think so! I don't know what happened to this place. The good used to be kind of good. Don't go unless they switch out the cook.
(2)Robert G.
Lunch stop with clients mid week. The service was good, the food acceptable. Ordered a Ahi Tuna salad, no appetizer. The salad is appropriately sized for lunch but the tuna was dry and bland, the wasabi dressing over the top strong and did not help save the tuna. Decor is typical brew pub, lots of small enclosed seating areas do allow for more private conversations.
(2)Elle H.
I'm so sad to give such a low rating because I had high hopes this place would be good, but it was terrible. We had tried to go several times before for dinner but were turned away by the uppity kids working the hostess stand bc they had no room. So finally we booked reservations for brunch. When we arrived the place was dead and the hostess made a snarky remark about us making a reservation. Food: we ordered the French toast and biscuits and gravy. Both were cold and bland. The French toast was so soggy it tasted like raw dough and was by far the worst french toast is ever eaten. We also asked for extra crunchy bacon and it was limp, soggy and greasy. Service: was so horribly slow, despite the dead restaurant. We sat for 15 minutes before getting the water and coffee we ordered. The server let us sit for way too long and never checked in. We had to ask a random waitress for salt. Overall we would never return. And I probably want venture out to vintage 50 their other restaurant.
(1)Sue D.
Im giving this place 4 stars in comparison to other Ashburn restaurants. Staff is really friendly. Food is good. Atmosphere is better than most places in the immediate area. We will be back.
(4)Heather G.
Acoustic Soul on Wednesday! Very happy to have found this place via Yelp Deals. The manager is very accommodating and appears to be on the right track for staying in business in this spot. I love that the V caters to young professionals. By having a different theme every week night, the V attracts the diverse crowd that Loudoun County entails. For those that tend to live and work in the area, this spot is as good as it gets for happy hour. Live music, decent prices, and an enthusiastic wait staff. I think this might be my new "go-to" spot in the LoCo.
(5)John R.
We decided to tone it down and stay close to home this year (did the Omni Shoreham in DC extravaganza last year) so we did The V's New Year's Eve package ... fixed price 4 course dinner which included 2 drinks per person, live jazz during dinner, followed by a DJ with dancing and champagne toast at midnight. Typically, the quality of food with special occasion package deals leaves a lot to be desired. However, these folks did an incredible job!!! The limited menu options were great, the quality/preparation of the food & the presentation were wonderful and the taste exceptional ... delicious. The fixed price that they charged was very reasonable. Everything was tastefully done; decorations, music, etc. And the service was fabulous. Our waitress (Anna) was very friendly and engaging as were the bartenders who were having as good a time as the patrons. It was NOT uncomfortably crowded. Between the restaurant, the 2 bar areas and the heated tent set up on the patio that hosted the DJ and dancing ... there was plenty of room to move about and socialize. Overall, a great New Year's Eve experience.
(5)Dwayne M.
Service food and the price definitely not worth it. Food is bland and over priced. They don't do anything for military/vets
(1)Masque X.
Went back here recently and was bitterly disappointed with the service. First the waiter forgot to bring water and we had to ask for it. Twice. We ordered soup and that never showed up. I ordered the scallops and asked to replace the risotto with the fresh vegetables which apparently fell on deaf ears. We had to flag the waiter down multiple times to get refills on drinks. And the sad part about it all? It wasn't even that busy in there. Also they are supposedly on open table but when I tried to book the reservation it said they were off line. I inquired at the restaurant but they had no idea and no interest to look into it. Just overall disappointed in going there for dinner. Next time I will pick someplace else to eat.
(2)Chris B.
First time here. Try the bacon Bloody Mary. how can you lose! Breanna/Anna made the experience perfect. Amazingly attentive and professional. Steak was cooked to perfection. Ahi melted in your mouth The variety of the menu was outstanding. The selection of micro beers rocked. Reasonably priced. I love this place. Ask for Breanna (Anna)!
(5)Wendy K.
We LOVE The V! We've been serveral times now and last week we took up their private dining room for our family gathering. The food was delicious, Fish Tacos, Burgers, Grilled Chicken, and Jambalaya. Severice was top notch with such a big party (18 of us). Thanks to the Manager who has been working with his staff on service...It shows. Can't wait to go back again soon.
(5)Izzy H.
The V is a cool spot. The service is mediocre but the bartenders are great. I haven't always been impressed by their food. They have some neat eats but I've found that the food isn't very consistent. This is a good happy hour spot though.
(3)Rachel M.
What can i say...this is what i call my "cheers bar" (where everyone knows your name). I've been coming here on the regular since we had our company Christmas party in December 2013. Our company party started at the back bar and quickly got too close for comfort so management moved us all to the main dining room. Once we were moved the food and drinks were flowing. All the servers were gracious and accommodating and the party was a success! Since we had a great turnout at the company party i planned a double birthday happy hour/dinner. I was advised to call in to make reservations. I spoke to Scott and told him i was planning this party for about 20 people. He advised me that there were 3 other parties that evening, so he gave me the (PDR) Private Dining Room. I asked if there was anything extra for this and he said no. The evening came and we ended up having almost double the party size and everything went without a hitch. We ordered sliders, ahi nachos, hummus, risotto, spinach artichoke dip, pretzels, wings, pork pops and whole lotta drinks and craft beers were all yummy!! Everything came out smoothly and tasted great!! Bussers and servers were all attentive especially since the V was packed at maximum that evening. Since then I've been coming here for happy hours, $5 burger mondays, dj evenings and i have never been disappointed. Special shout out to my "V" family Anna, Becca, Zack, Alex, Scott, Bella, Hannah, Mackenzie, David, Amy, Beth, and Wayne and to the rest of the crew!! I'll see you all real soon!!
(5)Jason O.
Bland. That totally describes it. Not bad, but we had the spinach and artichoke dip and the Brewer's burger and both were completely bland. Not that I like salt or pepper, but everything needed something, or hot sauce/Thai pepper or something to give it that kick. Prices without our Groupon deal were higher than what we tasted or actually received, service was fairly slow (wasn't that busy), but on the positive side the decor and patio areas are quite nice. Unfortunately, pretentious and bland come to mind first.
(2)Christi W.
For the area it's cozy, good selection of food & drinks and service is friendly, big open. Coming back when it warms up to sit outside on the patio!
(4)Benjamin F.
Great beer selection delivered by friendly staff. They really did a great job with the patio... Very comfortable despite being the standard "sit in the parking lot" setup. We didn't eat much aside from a few appetizers, they were fine. The beer selection was worth coming back for.
(4)Chris D.
Only been one time but never going back. They served a burger with wax paper still on the cheese. Felt sick to my stomach all night.
(1)Katrina C.
I've been looking for a good non-chain restaurant in northern Virginia for awhile now, and when I found V Eatery offering a deal on Groupon, I decided to try this place out. My friend and I decided to go on a random Wednesday night in the middle of February. Just to be on the safe side, I decided to make a reservation. When I arrived right on time, I was glad I did! Considering it was the middle of the week, it was pretty crowded. The hostess took me to my table (even though my friend wasn't there yet), and the waitress brought over waters. We started with the sweet potato fries, which were super delicious. Perfectly sweet and salty, and served with a chipolte sauce for dipping. Yum! For entrees, I ordered the lime chicken with black beans and cilantro rice, and my friend got a chicken sandwich with avocado and cheese. Unfortunately, when her sandwich was brought out, they had forgotten the avocado. The waitress talked to the manager, and found out they had ran out of avocado. So, they offered to either comp her sandwich, or we could get a free dessert, which was very kind. Anyway, onto the food. My dinner was delicious! The rice and black beans had great flavor, and the chicken came with a fresh corn salsa on top. In addition, the portions were very generous. I was able to split my dinner in half, and have plenty leftover for lunch the next day. We decided to go for dessert since they offered, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered carrot cake, which was perfectly moist, decadent, and cakey. There was also a caramel sauce underneath the cake, which I also really enjoyed. Overall, I would definitely return here. The service from everyone who I spoke with, from the guy to took my reservation, to the hostess, to our waitress, was exceptional. Everyone was very accommodating, efficient, and had a great attitude. In addition, the menu has a good variety of options for just about anyone.
(4)C M.
We have been going to The V for quite some time, even before it became The V. I have always been a fan of both their BBQ (whether sandwich or pork pops) and chicken caprese sandwich. I also enjoyed the fact that you could sub a salad at no additional cost for fries, nice touch. I was quite surprised the last time we visited, the BBQ nor the sandwich are no longer on the menu, along with a $3 charge for a salad instead of fries. The salad given is so small that it hardly justifies a $3 charge. Needless to say, I don't think we will be back anytime soon.
(2)Anson P.
I don't drink swill mainly because I don't have to anymore. When I was a college student, Bud Light was fine. My tastes have matured since then...unlike my friend who accompanied me who is happy drinking MGD 64. Don't get me wrong, I'll still drink that stuff, but it's not my first choice. We came here to watch the UVA/Pitt game. I like the beer selection here. I'm a fan of Mama's Little Yellow Pils which they had here. I also went with the flight of beers. For 14 bucks you get 4 5-ounce beers and you get to keep the glasses. Not bad. We also tried the ahi nachos which were pretty freaking good. Yeah, a little overpriced, but still quite tasty. This place is not the place to go if you're looking to split a pitcher of Coors and watch a game surrounded by obnoxious fans. This is the place to go when you want something more upscale where you can wander in with jeans and a t-shirt on a Saturday and get a better tasting beer. I'd probably describe this as more of a brew pub/ yuppie bar. And I'm ok with that. I will definitely try to head back here and try some of the other menu options.
(4)Yaka H.
I did buy the yelp deal, which is a pretty good deal, so I would definitely recommend getting it. This place is very nice inside with a set-up inside, with a bar area, dining area, and a lounge area. When the weather is nice, it'll be nice to sit outside on the patio area too. There's also a private dining area in the back. The general dining area is very intimate. The general ambiance here is pretty nice, upscale some extent, but causal. The wings here are phenomenal. The wings stay nice and crisp and are gently glazed with the sauce, similar to Korean fried chicken in that manner. We tried the chicken wings with a thai sweet chili sauce, which tasted quite similar to the Chinese take-out general tso's sauce, but lighter. Also, I have to say that the celery with it was the freshest I've ever had at a restaurant. Very odd detail, but especially compared to places that only serve wings, it was very refreshing. The complimentary bread rolls were served nice and warm, which was also a nice touch. Our main entrees were the grilled mahi mahi sandwich and the creamy cajun pasta. Both were alright, but didn't deliver like the chicken wings sadly enough. The sauce on the pasta was a bit on the thin side and didn't coat the pasta very well. The fish was pretty bland and the accompanying fries were a bit undercooked and soggy. Decent selection of beers on tap. There's live music on certain days of the week. We experienced a bit of a wait when we went. The staff asks for your cell number so they can text you when your table is ready. Overall, staff here provide good service, though they can be a bit MIA at times.
(3)Akua O.
This place was...meh. for the price of food, Silver Diner has much better quality and tasting food. Our brunch order: Cheesy grits add shrimp French toast, no bacon, add chicken Bottomless mimosa Orange juice 2x sweet molasses wings The French toast was good but tasted and looked like they are frozen French toast...certainly not mad in house 27th fresh bread. The grits were very good but I have a problem with the fact that they don't tell you it comes with sausage in it (we don't eat pork or beef. Orange juice was NOT good...had an inkling when he filled it from the soda gun, that it was not going to be real orange juice. The wings weren't bad but far from memorable. Overall, this place is a bar that's trying to do more than it is. I wouldn't come back here for brunch again and probably not to eat either. The best part of our trip was the entertainment - the manager from hell. The poor bar tender was on his first shift with this guy, and this manager was destroying him and about three other servers...the whole time, and in front of us. He told one guy he was a bold face liar and to get his ass moving. He told the New bar tender something to the effects of him doing his job and everyone else's.... I found this inappropriate in front of us, but very entertaining. He was being a smug bastard the whole time....unprofessional. The establishment is actually very nicely built with nice outdoor fire pit areas....but just far from impressed with the food. Subpar quality. Go elsewhere for brunch.
(3)Joy A.
Really like this place. Great food and nice atmosphere love the pretzel appetizers. Great fish and chips
(4)Matt H.
Our waitress was very attentive, but seemed to lack a personality. Oh well. The food wasn't the greatest. We got Onion Rings as an appetizer, and yes I know they're fried, but I've had beer batter onion rings that were no where near as greasy as what we had. I got the half roasted chicken and my wife got the Ahi Tuna. My wife just thought hers was ok, very average in her opinion. My dish, lacked flavor. The only part of my chicken that had flavor was the skin, which I don't really like to eat. The meat was just eh... I've had better chicken. The mashed potatoes were very average too. They lacked flavor, like salt (and I don't add salt to anything unless I'm cooking). The green beans tasted earthy like they hadn't been cleaned properly or something. I love green beans, but I just couldn't eat those. The food was just very below average. The setup in the restaurant was different and interesting. It was pretty loud in there, or maybe it was the "Valley Girl" behind my wife that wouldn't shut up... LIKE, at all. Then there was the woman walking around taking pictures. I think she was taking pictures of the decorations, but that's not something management should allow while customers are eating. She had the camera aimed our way and we didn't want to be photographed, so it was just a bit uncomfortable. Not really an enjoyable experience overall, so we won't be going back.
(2)Catherine G.
Eh - its ok. We went in there with some high hopes that it would be a good eatery with even better beer. We found a place that had run out of most of its appetizers with a mediocre selection of beer. Still being hungry one Saturday, we went in to this place to find a very full restaurant. They suggested we go to the bar for immediate seating, and we managed to find one table so it was ok. The decor is nice - as it is new - and the service is ok too. But their food....I dunno, nothing worth writing home to mom about. And I thought it was a little pricey for what you got. The sliders were ok, and hubby had fish and chips. Not brilliant, just ok too. Disappointed that they had run out of so much food because they had an event earlier in the day. Oh well. We may give it another chance and see if anything changes. We'll see.
(3)Grace B.
Been going here for lunch and I think yesterday was my last. I ordered the steak Caesar salad and the dressing was horrible! It tasted like old fish - no joke. I don't like to send orders back but this time I did it. I could not eat it. They gave me a side salad with the house dressing on the side. That was ok but again the dressing was oily and tasted stale. What happened? What got me really annoyed was that I did not get comped. They charged me $8 for 4 slices of steak! Then another $5 for that side salad. Horrible!!! My coworkers got the wings and two hours later they were both complaining their stomachs hurt. Coincidence? Don't think so! I don't know what happened to this place. The good used to be kind of good. Don't go unless they switch out the cook.
(2)Robert G.
Lunch stop with clients mid week. The service was good, the food acceptable. Ordered a Ahi Tuna salad, no appetizer. The salad is appropriately sized for lunch but the tuna was dry and bland, the wasabi dressing over the top strong and did not help save the tuna. Decor is typical brew pub, lots of small enclosed seating areas do allow for more private conversations.
(2)Elle H.
I'm so sad to give such a low rating because I had high hopes this place would be good, but it was terrible. We had tried to go several times before for dinner but were turned away by the uppity kids working the hostess stand bc they had no room. So finally we booked reservations for brunch. When we arrived the place was dead and the hostess made a snarky remark about us making a reservation. Food: we ordered the French toast and biscuits and gravy. Both were cold and bland. The French toast was so soggy it tasted like raw dough and was by far the worst french toast is ever eaten. We also asked for extra crunchy bacon and it was limp, soggy and greasy. Service: was so horribly slow, despite the dead restaurant. We sat for 15 minutes before getting the water and coffee we ordered. The server let us sit for way too long and never checked in. We had to ask a random waitress for salt. Overall we would never return. And I probably want venture out to vintage 50 their other restaurant.
(1)Sue D.
Im giving this place 4 stars in comparison to other Ashburn restaurants. Staff is really friendly. Food is good. Atmosphere is better than most places in the immediate area. We will be back.
(4)Heather G.
Acoustic Soul on Wednesday! Very happy to have found this place via Yelp Deals. The manager is very accommodating and appears to be on the right track for staying in business in this spot. I love that the V caters to young professionals. By having a different theme every week night, the V attracts the diverse crowd that Loudoun County entails. For those that tend to live and work in the area, this spot is as good as it gets for happy hour. Live music, decent prices, and an enthusiastic wait staff. I think this might be my new "go-to" spot in the LoCo.
(5)David F.
Brought my father for Sunday dinner here after many times driving past. The Ahi Tuna nachos were a great appetizer followed by the jambalaya and grilled salmon. Roberto was our waiter, and was great and offered insightful recommendations on entrees. Definitely would both recommend and will come again.
(5)Panzer F.
I want more from this place. Ashburners have lots of disposable income and would love a cool, hip restaurant and bar that serves up great food, drinks and provides entertainment. But the V misses the mark on the food. Sorry guys, I wish I could brag about you, but my experiences there with large parties has been only average, thus the two stars. The food was average, the staff was kinda aloof, the wait staff were good but low on experience and the food was not notable. I can not remember one item I ate. I must say the beer festivals were well organized and worth the money.
(2)Cheryl T.
The brunch/lunch menus were not very impressive. The chicken caprese sandwich has the thinnest slice of mozzarella you'll ever see, along with a very thin slice of tomato; worthless. Don't bother with the tomato spread, it is sweet and does not compliment the sandwich, not sure why it is even offered with this. The only saving grace was the pomegrante mimosa!
(2)Edgar P.
It's nice to have a decent restaurant in Ashburn that serves craft beer and good food at a price that isn't too ridiculous. The outdoor patio area is also nice when the weather permits. Here are the highlights: GOOD 1. Beer. I like beer, and you probably like it too. Take a break from Miller Lite and try one of the many craft beers on tap. Not sure which? Try something from Lost Rhino, a local microbrewery in Ashburn. 2. Atmosphere. It's nice to feel cool sometimes. Being a suburbanite that tries to avoid crowded areas like the plague, there aren't a lot of places I can go to in Loudoun county that give the illusion of being at a trendy restaurant. This place does that. It is dark though, so bring a flashlight. I suggest a flashlight that can attach to your head with an elastic band to allow for the use of both hands while eating, drinking, and motioning during heated conversation. BAD 1. This is probably only bad because I am a glutton, but the portion sizes are a bit small for my over-sized American tastes. If you are a female or a male that wears girl jeans and children's sized sweaters, please ignore this. I ordered the nachos expecting a towering plate full of chips and pounds of cheese, only to get 8 individual chips, arranged on a trendy rectangular shaped tray with some garnish. I had to slap myself, because I thought I had teleported to France for a second. Pardonne moi Monsieur, beaucoup fromage sil vous plait?! Monsiuer!!! Le fromage ici!!!
(4)Amanda W.
Food was all great and huge portions! We all left happy! Will definitely be back. Expected to see their own beers on the menu, so was slightly disappointed with that.
(4)Joan L.
So came here for the first time tonight. I loved the patio to sit and have a nice summer meal until I smelled cigarette smoke. I had been told the restaurant was smoke free outside. Then I was told by the management, no, after 9:30 pm they allow smoking on the patio. Sorry will not be back....
(1)Michael B.
Went there for the Skin's game and Sunday brunch. While the Skin's pretty much suck this year, the experience at V Virginia Eatery & Brewhouse made the game much more enjoyable. For the apps we had the ahi tuna nachos and the spicy thai chili wings. The nachos were tasty, but not enough food. However the wings were some of the best wings I have had in a while, pefect balance of spicy and sweet. Had the Salmon Egg's Bennedict, which was on top of a Jalepeno Waffle with home fries all of which were excellent. The rest of my table also enjoyed their food and it looked great as did the other dishes throughout the restaurant. Beer selection was top notch, but it was hard to determine what was on tap since they didn't really have a list, but overall a great experience.
(4)Yolanda W.
The bar and atmosphere both hit all the right marks, my exp is purely concentrated on food+service. I accidentally bought 2 groupons. I used one last summer/fall. Service was fine and dandy, food was terrrrrrrible. Oversalted, one-note flavors.. We had flatbread, risotto, fish&chips, some chicken featured sandwich and whatever salty-thing-else. It looked great on a plate but tasted nowhere near as good as it looked. I swore never to come back, ready to take the loss for my second groupon. The food tasted so hopelessly bad no complaints were made. Wound up taking my husband here one day in the beginning of the year for lunch as he had never tried and it seemed a fitting occasion for a coupon. The waiter made some interesting recommendations! He explained the old chef was out and that a new chef named Sean was on board. He told us tantilizing tales of flat iron steak and rockfish that Chef Sean had been serving up amd seemed REAL excited in the process. Alas the timing was off and there was none for us so we went with the ribeye. We enjoyed SCRUMPTIOUS jambalaya, and a PERFECT ribeye. Even my kid's mac n cheese was so good, tender, hot and creamy (but if there was a crunchy buttered panko crust i think i would have lost my mind). Deeeelightful! The highlight of our experience was how excited the waiter was about the new chef. He gave very attentive service and got us involved in looking forward to the future menu redesign. He also completely rewrote my plans to never come back, succeeding in enticing us to look forward to coming back to explore Sean's other works. I told the waiter how much I appreciated his input that day, and informed him of my change of heart. He simply said thank you and walked away. Next thing I know Chef Sean came out to chat with us! Very cool guy! With this vast improvement in food quality, superb representation of service, devotion to customers, and promising culinary forecast, this is one of the only places in Ashburn that I could have had an experience like this. I hope more people can catch this place at a less busy time to have an equally pleasant and intimate experience as we had, but with a flat iron steak and rockfish!
(5)Coree R.
$9 for a beer? Never again. Food was good, service was a little lacking. We love Vintage 50 in Leesburg and we were excited that The V had some of our old favorites from V50. We will be sticking with Vintage 50. Atmosphere is much more welcoming.
(3)Tim N.
This was a most disappointing second visit. First time here was good but today I ordered the pork pops and the one I bit into was frozen. I can look past the "greeter" that seemed to not give a shit about his job but frozen pork product is unacceptable!
(1)David N.
Had a great time here last night. We requested a private room for a holiday party, and we had a great space, excellent food and stellar service all night long. The V has long been a favorite, but team there just did an outstanding turn for us last night, nor that everyone in our party will always remember. Folks, if you are looking for a great place to host a private event, I highly recommend The V.
(5)Mariah P.
A friend introduced me to the V earlier this year and since then I have referred many of my friends. From the great food, the atmosphere, the staff, wine selections, just to name a few, The V has become one of my favorite places in the area. I do not go as often as I would like but when I get the opportunity I always go. Everything I have had so far has been delicious, so sometimes it makes it hard to choose what I want, but I always try to get a new dish. A definite must have with every visit is the blackened ahi nachos and I love their spinach and goat cheese salad. I am not a meat eater, so at times I may have them include a piece of salmon on the salad. Either way, you just cannot go wrong. If you are in the Ashburn area, I recommend you stop in. You will be very pleased!
(5)A P.
The brunch was good but the general manager was an ass. The server was having problems getting our checks correct & the manager came to our table with a nasty attitude accusing us of making his server cry. We weren't rude. We just balked at our checks not being correct. I doubt that any one in our party will ever return after dealing with the GM. It's too bad because like I said, brunch was good.
(2)Pat H.
only went because we have a groupon. Glad we did. The burger my husband had was great. I had the Risotto, that was Ok. Beer selection was provided on a list which makes it so much easier. Service was also good. Sat outside. Would return.
(4)Kimmi N.
I have finally ventured back to The V and sadly this time I was a little more disappointed. Our waiter seemed new, but we were patient while our exchanges got a little awkward. For example, he served our food then stood and waited for my husband to cut the steak to check done-ness. We started with spinach & artichoke dip which was tasty. Chips were certainly not fresh, but it was fine. My husband had a nice ribeye with terrible broccolini and soupy mashed potatoes. The broccolini had not been trimmed (ends were brown hard) and were undercooked. I had the fish & chips. Chips were warm but not hot or crispy, same with the semi-soggy fish, which was left mostly uneaten. I was looking forward to dessert but they were out of most dessert options so I left empty handed. The Highlight (as expected) was good beer which they do well. I think the appetizer options are the most intriguing and since I have a gift card balance I may return for beer, apps and HH.
(2)Doug C.
The V's regular menu is a little quirky but their Happy Hour menu and specials are awesome! Completely recommend a Happy Hour visit! Discounted beer and fantastic specials. You need to check this place out!
(5)Jennifer B.
Hmmm... Apparently the patio turns into a smoking section after dark. Sadly this is not cool. Wonderful patio atmosphere!! Great seating options, we loved the couches instead of a table for our party of 4. The server was great, despite being very busy.
(3)Kim C.
I have been to the V on several different occasions. My husband and I have always had a good experience. The servers were pleasant and the food good. Decided to take my daughter to the V after a day of running errands. We were told the wait would be about 20-25 mins. We waited about 40 mins. to be seated in the booth next to the water/computer/server station. On top of the flurry of activity going back and forth which was distracting. The hostess even brought a trash can to empty at the station next to our booth. I found that less than desirable. My daughter was expecting to order the pulled pork and I was looking forward to ordering the cheese steak sandwich which was listed on their online menu. Both we have had in past visits. We were told the menu was changed a couple days ago and the old stand bys were no longer available. Disappointed we ordered a turkey sandwhich and a Cobb salad. The food was mediocre at best. The service was lackluster. They need to update the correct menu on their website. Don't think I will venture back anytime soon. Fortunately for us we have lots of other choices in the Ashburn/Leesburg area.
(1)rachel J.
I am so disappointed in the decline of the V. The past three visits have involved incredibly poor service, dirty glasses and the removal from the menu of one of the best items, 50/50 sliders. Last night was the last straw. We arrived at 6:00 ish and opted to dine in the restaurant instead of the bar since the bar was so crowded and the prior times we had poor service. 5 minutes after being seated, I watched as 7 staff members loafed around or talked with each other along the wall in plain view of customers. Nobody came to my table to offer water or take a drink order. The table smelled like dirty sponge. So I left and took my money to another establishment. There is actually a "hiring now" sign on the restaurant front - WHY???? You have so many worthless servers hanging out INCLUDING the manager. It also appears that the V is no longer brewing its own beer. This establishment clearly caters to the crowd who don't care about service or standards. Such a shame.
(1)Nick H.
Took the family for a late lunch. Patio looks great, dining room was very inventive. Greeted right away upon entry and service was spot on for our entire meal. Food wise menu is very contemporary and original. Ordered Ahi nachos and "Pork Pops" for apps. Nachos were very unique definitely a new twist on nachos. Pork pops are some of the best things I have had in a restaurant in a long time. Seems like they are slow cooked to begin and then fried upon order. Yellow bbq sauce is outstanding as well. Beer and wine selection is good but they could use a signature cocktail list. We ordered cocktails and they were made quickly and brought out to the table in less than a couple of minutes. Always nice to not have to wait on cocktails. For entrees we had the jambalaya pasta and the fish and chips. Pasta was a bit undercooked with a thin sauce. Seafood in the pasta was good but really think this dish needs some work to be really good. Fish and Chips were nothing fancy but executed well. Fish was fried just right with a nice crunch while keeping the fish inside nice and flaky. Chips aka "fries" tasted like they were fresh cut and they were seasoned just right. Kicker on this dish is the fact that they DO have malt vinegar in house. They also have some good kids options if you are bringing the lite ones with you. All in all one of the top restaurants I have been too in quite some time. Definitely recommend to anyone.
(4)Rin T.
My dear minions, its time again for another review. Check out the menu before you come, for me it will always be the Burga, fries and onion rings. This review is for last Friday night. The hostesses are extremely nice and friendly. We were seated right away. The service was very good also. I ordered the burger, the bun was my favorite, a brioche bun. The burger was tasty and they serve steak fries which I thought tasted pretty good. I also ordered the ONION RINGS!! and with the Onion Rings it's BULLS EYE!! Damn, they have the best or one of the best onion rings I have ever had. DAMN GOOD. Nuff said about the rings, order them and you'll know. As the Washington Post says, if you don't get it, you don't get it. The burger was very good also, I don't say it was excellent because in my Code of Perfect Burger Book, it specifically says an excellent burger is always hand formed. This burger was not hand formed. It was too perfectly shaped. Nevertheless it was a very good burger. Although I had dinner here, I can see how this place would be great for lunch even a business lunch. If this place starts doing the following, I'll give it 5 Stars, hand form the burgerzx
(4)Melanie K.
My boyfriend and I always have a wonderful time when we come here. I love that the food is sourced as locally as possible, and the craft beer selection is great! There are a lot of interesting brews I have never heard of before. Definitely try the Merry Monks ale- it's by far my favorite. The atmosphere is ideal, it's got a very modern yet cozy vibe, and the service has been great every time I've eaten here. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly, and give great suggestions when you ask about menu choices! I would definitely recommend the butternut risotto with salmon- it is absolutely DELICIOUS and is a generous portion size without being overwhelming. This place is definitely in my top 5 favorite restaurants. I can't say enough great things about it! If you have the chance- go!
(5)Maggie D.
The service was great - we were a large group and I don't think anyone had to wait long for a drink or food. I've never had dry rubbed wings before. They were really,really great. We sat outside on comfy couches under a cabana. I definitely will go back and try more of the menu items.
(5)Alexa M.
Food was pretty good, not over the top just okay. But the service was really, really slow. I could not figure out what they were doing. Waited 10 minutes at front while waiters & staff bustled about and the total number of customers was like 6.
(3)Afshin K.
The mother's day brunch was a disaster. They setup the buffet in a small room where people have hard time moving around. The pancake/waffle station had only one griddle causing a huge line which prevented people from getting food from the rest of the buffet. He was also forced to push out the waffles fast giving undercooked waffles to people. The manager was totally useless.
(1)Lyn L.
If a negative star was possible, I would have selected that! First off, on Mother's Day, we felt very segregated by the host and cooking staff. With that said, here is my review. I also want to point out that I attempted to contact the manager, write him a note, talk to him, and also talk to the parent company. No one responded. We had a 10:00am reservation yesterday morning for the Mother's Day brunch. We arrive right at 10:00am along with another large party. After checking in with the host, both of our parties waited in the lobby. Another large party came in and were seated right away, apparently they also had a reservation. The host seated each person in that party, passed out menus and returned to his desk. No attempt was made to seat any other party. I approached your host and said that our entire party had been present and waiting. He then POINTED to a half booth near the entrance and said "your table is over there". He made no attempt to seat us or even come over and introduce us to the menus or welcome our party. We sat ourselves. Everyone around us, even those seated long after us, received their food. It took almost 50 minutes to get our meals. No attempt was made by any manager to check on our party. Our food was cold and the French toast seemed like it was microwaved(hard bread). It was Mothers' Day and we had our parents with us so we did not complain in front of them. As we were exiting, I stopped at the host desk and asked him why he did not seat us. He replied and said it was so busy, he could not handle the crowd (3 parties). In my opinion, he was racist and refused to seat the only party that was non-Caucasian. I would also like to point out that between 10:00-12:00noon, the restaurant was less than 50% filled to capacity. There is no reason the staff(host or manager) could not seat our party of 5, there is no reason we should have waited 50 minutes for our meals, and there is no reason a manager did not walk around to check on their patrons. As another poster commented, there are many mediocre places in the area that have much better service and readily 'seat' you no matter what your ethnicity!
(1)Sunny G.
The food was good. But the customer service was terrible, everything was broken or they were out of it. The staff acts lost and confused. Probably wont be going back.
(2)Taylor R.
This is our spot! Bartenders are the best!!
(5)Carly C.
I'll be quick with this review. The waiter/bartender was really friendly and gave some recommendations for the beer flight that my friend ordered. She ended up disliking all but one of the beers ("dirty feet" was how she described one). My wine tasted cheap and carbonated, but the Bacon Bloody Mary was good - made with Zing Zang. The food was not anything special... hummus was fine, pretzel braid was dense and greasy, 50/50 sliders had a weird texture and bright pink color although cooked through, and Lothar's sausages were dry and burnt. We actually complained about the sausages and they were removed from the bill. I was disappointed because I was really looking forward to trying them. If you just want to have a couple of drinks with friends, The V would do the trick, there is a nice outdoor patio section with local music. If you want GOOD food, go elsewhere!
(2)Chris R.
I'm giving this place one star because zero isn't an option. I called to put my name on the list. I was quoted 30 minutes, so I showed up 10 minutes prior. My girlfriend and I ended up waiting in the restaurant for 40+ minutes. So the 30 minute wait turned into over an hour. After we finally got seated, we each ordered a beer and the calamari. We received the beer and appetizer no problem. We didn't get any water to accompany the beer. We also didn't have any silverware to eat with. The house salads came, and still no silverware. I ordered Ranch dressing, but was given balsamic. I didn't want to complain about the ranch because we already had to ask for silverware and the server/bus boy seemed to have an attitude. The entrees came. I ordered the chicken carbonara. It came with macaroni noodles, not the pasta I was expecting. The "creamy parmasean sauce" was a watered down excuse of Alfredo sauce. Most of the bacon was either undercooked or burnt I don't know how they managed both, but they did. Then to top it all off, there was only 6 pieces of chicken; maybe half a chicken breast worth. My girlfriend ordered the grilled salmon. We could tell it had been frozen. It tasted extra fishy, the type of fishy taste when the fish isn't fresh. The spinach wasn't too bad, but the rice pilaf tasted like some uncle ben's straight out the box crap. As far as a restaurant is concerned, this place is a joke. It might be a good bar or have good night life, but their food is subpar and overpriced for the actual quality of it. I was not impressed what so ever and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
(1)M. M.
Based on past reviews, we tried to Blackened Ahi Nachos -- five stars!!! I'd come back for these alone. For dinner, I ordered the salmon since I enjoyed it so much last time. It wasn't nearly as good -- and lack of consistency in a dish is a pet peeve of mine. At best, the salmon was three stars. I remember getting bread last time? And was offered a salad add-on. This time, we didn't get any bread. We were never offered a salad (which didn't occur to me until I got home, or I would have asked). And we had to ask for water -- it was never refilled. On the up side, our waiter had a great, upbeat personality. And was really helpful in picking a dessert.... For dessert we shared the chocolate lava-cake.... this was pretty delish. A solid 4 stars. We sat out on the patio -- which was pleasant. There isn't really a view to speak of, but it's a nice atmosphere. Solid three stars.
(3)Tom J.
This place is great. I live nearby and it's great to have a top notch beer selection at a place that has great outdoor seating, a good bar and upscale but relaxed indoor area. The "Beer Joint" is supposed to be opening soon too and it sounds like a specialized beer section but already the selection is great and they pretty regularly get some high end beers to tap like Founders Double Trouble, Weyerbacher Double Simcoe, Wake Up Dead stout, etc. Also on Mondays (I think?) and on the second Saturday afternoon of each month at their classic car event they have the best $5 burgers in the area. As others have mentioned, the Ahi Tuna dish is a must try.
(5)Aj J.
BBQ Sandwich is money, pretty good fries. All in all a good place to catch a bite.
(3)Mary L.
We saw that this place was offering a Yelp deal so we decided to check it out. It looks like it's rather new to the area and my first impression just by walking up to it was that it looked like it would be an awesome place to be when the weather is nicer outside. They had great seating outside - a mix of cabana seating, couches, and dining tables. If it wasn't so chilly outside today, we probably would have been outside. The inside is decorated nicely as well, but I found that it was very dark. There's barely any light in there. When I stepped out of the restaurant after being in there for an hour or so - my eyes had to readjust to the light assault from the sun. That aside, the staff was quite nice. We were seated immediately upon entering. It took awhile for our waitress to show up, but others stepped in to get our drink orders when she was occupied with other patrons. Props to them for stepping in to help out. We dined on a weekend and ordered off the regular lunch menu, but because they were serving brunch at the time, they gave us biscuits to start with. The biscuits were good, but they were a bit overcooked. They would have scored a home run had they been taken out of the oven 3-5 minutes beforehand. They were just a little hard. My fiance ordered a sandwich and he said it was just okay. His chicken was burnt a bit and there wasn't much cheese in his sandwich and he said it tasted a little sweet when it was supposed to be a more savory sandwich. It was edible, but I don't think he'd ever get that sandwich again. I had the fish and chips. I've been craving fish and chips for the longest time and debated going to Ford's, but figured with this great Yelp voucher deal, I might as well give it a chance. The presentation of the dish was nice. It looked delicious, but like others have mentioned, the fish is somehow soggy. The batter is nice and golden brown and looks crunchy, but when you bite into it, a bunch of juice comes out and the batter gets soggy. I think it's because these weren't cooked long enough. Another minute or two in the fryer probably would have fixed the situation. The fries were okay too. They weren't anything to write home about. I had them with malt vinegar and they were good. Because I had been craving fish and chips for so long, I was really hoping this dish would be awesome, but in the end it was just okay. I think if they could just cook the batter a little longer, it would make all the difference. I hope they're not using frozen fish either because that could be why the dish is so soggy. Overall thoughts: We thought the food didn't live up to the prices they were charging for them. I think that if I had come in and didn't have a voucher, I would have been annoyed that I was served mediocre food. Especially, in comparison to Ford's Fish shack who also serves bangin fish and chips for the same price. I think I would give this place another chance, but I think it's a little misleading that they call this place a brew house. All I saw was a bar. That said, I think I may give this another try on a day when it's warmer outside so I could dine on their patio.
(3)Shella B.
if i could have no stars, i would put that. it is not even worth my breath or energy to write about all of what happened that night, nutshell-manager screwed up big time and kept covering it up with excuse after excuse, i had a big private party planned for months there. he and a couple staff members were rude and ridiculous and i will never be going back.
(1)Katherine S.
After hearing so much hype about this place, I decided to give it a go. Service was good. The bread served before the meal......like a hockey puck. Blech! I paid $13 for the beef and bacon combo sliders and damn, I did not get what I paid for. They were just alright and the serving was small. Apparently, the turkey burger my sis got was just alright as well. But we will agree, the fries were good. The good thing about this place is the atmosphere. It was laid out more like a lounge with couches both inside and outside. Fire pits outside as well and live music on the weekends. I may have to plan a HH or girls night here one evening with drinks. Seems like a more appropriate setting for an outing with friends then a nice dinner.
(3)Monica B.
I really like this place. A great date night location, but I've also brought my son here with us for dinner. Not too loud and it's awesome to be outside when it's warm outside. The food is really good, I have not had anything bad on their menu. The only complaint I could ever have is one time when I visited something happened behind the bar and they could only serve four of their beers. No complaints here! They have plenty of great drinks to choose from.
(5)David W.
This location has not been successful in the past and I hope that this restaurant makes a go of it. Positive: 1. I was surprisingly happy with the quality of food. The offerings on the menu were interesting and diverse and they actually were able to deliver. I say this because many people can attempt to be creative with their offerings but they often cannot pull it off. This restaurant actually knows what they are doing in the kitchen. Good Job. 2. I thought that the food prices were completely in line. The quality for the price point was very appropriate and therefore a decent value. Negative: All of my concerns for this evening related to the nature of the service. We have already established that they have a nice menu and very nice food. The concern then quickly turns to the caliber of service. 1. The waiter greeted our party of 10 like he was addressing a team on a playing field. 2. There does not seem to be a system in place where the food is ordered based on the guests position at the table. The result is that food must be "auctioned". Who had the Steak? Who had the House Salad? Who had the Salmon? The manager seemed to be involved in this process therefore, I feel that this is the norm and that they do not actually have a system down for placing the order in front of the guest, seamlessly. 3. Refills on Beverages. Generally weak and not proactive. 4. Timing: The Entrees came within 5 minutes of the Salads. Either the Salads need to come out earlier or the entrees need to be timed better with better communication. It required playing the Salad off to the side, while making room for the Entree plate. Conclusion: Our group of old friends had an enjoyable evening and I would go back again for good quality food and in hopes that the owner and manager will have read this review and will work towards service standard and the need for staff training. This is not an easy process however, it would distinguish this restaurant significantly and build a very loyal following, resulting in a tremendous long term success at this location.
(3)Jeremy M.
I was excited about trying this place out after checking out the menu online. The decor inside is very beautiful and has an upscale feel. Our server was attentive. I went with 2 other friends. One ordered a glass of water, the other had iced tea and I had an IPA. The water tasted like they left some sort of cleaner in it. Not sure if they forgot to wash the disinfectant out of the pitcher or if they just generally have crappy water(it wasn't the normal chlorine tap water taste). The iced tea tasted fine, minus some floater that looked like a paint chip(it wasn't tea). The Ahi Tuna Nachos were amazing. We all ordered the Butternut Squash Risotto. It took about 30 minutes after ordering it for them to come out. My only pet peeve is the tails on the shrimp. If you are going to put shrimp in a dish and it isn't a shrimp cocktail, take the damn tails off so I don't have to. The risotto was ok. Nothing special. I had high hopes and was sadly let down. I'll probably go back in hopes it was just a fluke.
(2)Lauren I.
This has now become one of usual spots for date night. . Great place to come when you wanna get away and hear each other speak. This is a great place for the warmer months as well live music and outdoor seating. Appetizers out quick but the meal takes time (not too long) and that's ok becuase it's always delicious! The bartenders are very impressive and can make almost anything just have to ask. They have happy hour which I recommend highly. Food drinks what more can you ask! Oh ok food... ahi tuna app..Uhhhhhhhh yummm! Fresh and they drizzle Wasabi and then counter with I think ginger sweet sauce. The risotto is one of my favorites to get. It's cooked just right and not too much garlic. OK now the fun part dessert. They had this home made carrot cake which I don't usually get since I'm a chocolate kinds girl, but glad we did it wasn't too sweet and super creamy. We always take food home and the next day it's still just as delicious as it was the night before.. go check it out for yourself
(5)Lisa K.
I am updating my review and adding a star :) My husband and I have come back here a few times now, and I have found the steak to be really awesome. I haven't tried any of the sandwiches again; I just stick with the steak, Ceasar salad, and french fries or baked potato. Husband enjoys the burgers.
(4)Jon A.
Excellent service, stellar craft brews. The Drakes Tail IPA is not to be missed, it's hoppy with a citrus finish, easily the best I've had coast to coast. Do not miss the Ahi Nachos, our crew of four went through two orders. I five stars are hard earned but this place puts it over the top. I can't wait to get back. January 9 visit.
(5)Ris M.
4.5 stars This place is a gem in the suburbs. We got the Yelp deal and went for a late dinner on a Saturday night. We had called ahead, and they were expecting us before I even told the hostess my name. The place was still pretty hopping, despite it being almost 9 pm. The patio area is large, with low wicker couches and outdoor fire lamps. There were still a lot of people enjoying dinner and drinks out there, though the evening was a bit chilly. We decided to sit indoors, however. The inside of the restaurant is tastefully decorated in the dark wood, low light atmosphere of a steak house. For such a large restaurant, it definitely felt cozy. They had a guitar player in the bar area playing some somewhat poppy but laid-back stuff (think: Coldplay) which was a nice complement to the ambiance. We ordered the braided pretzel appetizer, which comes with a delicious jalapeno cheese sauce, along with a couple of different mustards as well. It was piping hot and clearly freshly made. The pretzel is similar to Bavarian-style pretzels, with a lightly seeded wheaty crust and warm, doughy interior. It's among the best pretzels I've ever tasted -- something I was not expecting from a brewery in a strip mall in Ashburn. They have an excellent menu with many options that not only sound delicious, but are unique for typical American brewery fare (e.g., the butternut squash risotto with choice of shrimp or salmon). Our waitress was very helpful in making suggestions on both entrees and beers. We both ended up ordering the filet mignon special. Unfortunately, my husband's filet was underdone (rare instead of medium rare), but they took it back immediately, prepared him an entirely new plate, and the manager took half off his entree. We really appreciated this. I normally would dock a star for this, but they handled it so graciously and quickly that we were both very impressed. The prices are also very reasonable for this type of restaurant. Of course, there are pricier items like the filet and some of their seafood, but their burgers and some of the other items were in the $10-$14 range, so it's possible to get out of there with a very sensible bill for a nice meal. One small critique: they were out of some of their craft brews (but we went late in the evening). It would be nice if they expanded their range of offerings of both beer and wine. (Although, points for having a local wine from Breaux on the menu). For a restaurant that bills themselves as a brewery, their beer options were somewhat limited. For this, I docked them half a star. Overall, a great place in the 'burbs for a date night or evening with friends. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Tammy S.
The service the last couple of times was lacking - sat outside for Friday HH. Had to take this rating down. Haven't been back since August.
(3)Jessa F.
I like it, I like it a lot!! Ahi tuna nachos were delish, coupled with the Stone IPA on draft... Yummm. The burger was good, but the star was the onion rings with the spicy lime sauce. We'll be back for sure.
(4)Meghan O.
Great new place in the Sterling/Ashburn area! 4 of us went for dinner and were not disappointed. The service was PHENOMENAL, really, and the food was so beyond what I expected. Bf had a beer tasting (his favorite) and all of us enjoyed our dinners to the fullest (even my dinner, a "simple" salad, was wonderful). Check it out!!
(4)Edison T.
This is the second time I've eaten here now. Finally decided to write a review as its long overdue. Pub style food and beer menu. Long list of good ales and locally crafted beers. Even though I'm not a big beer fan, the few I've had here have been decent (devils backbone for instance). Food is also decent for the area. Hailing from Vegas, my standard is a little high, but the two meals I've had here make the cut. First time was a chicken Caesar with some clam chowder. Tonight I had the grilled salmon with wild rice and grilled spinach. Both times the food was decent, but they serve things on plates that are too big so it always seems like tiny portions. Coworker got a burger that looked really good but he said his fries were old and stale. Pretty much should never have stale fries at a sit down dining place...I'd hope anyway. Haven't had anything here that's exceptional and stand out, but for a weeknight food place away from home, this place makes the list.
(3)Nic W.
My wife and I just wanted to try this place out because I pass it when going out for Five Guys. Boy are we glad we did! We ordered: 1. Blackened Ahi Nachos 2. Chicken Carbonara 3. Chicken Caprese Sandwich 4. Beer sampler Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the Ahi Nachos if you've never tried them before. My wife got the onion rings with her sandwich, which she liked...I didn't like them so much. Customer service? Excellent. Parking lot? Plenty of room. A clean atmosphere? Most definitely. Beer selection? A wide array from different breweries. Overall a great experience definitely deserving of five stars. We will definitely be back!
(5)Mrs B.
The V is ok but we didn't feel it offered anything, food-wise that can't be found elsewhere in the area - for a better quality. The ambiance is fine, but very dark and I think I'd be a little peeved if I had to have my appetizers in the large seating area in the center of the restaurant, while I wait for a table as we saw many parties have to do. We ordered the ahi tuna nachos too - fresh and light. Entrees were mediocre, the cod and chips were very disappointing (batter was soggy, not crisp and fries likewise were droopy). My husband had the pasta jambalaya which he thought was average. Not somewhere we'd rush back to, but can see the appeal.
(2)Alice K.
I usually only go for Happy hour. Regular HH food options are not worth it, but craft beer is usually very cheap $2-3~ and super tasty. Thai chili wings are sweet and spicy... to die for (Great $.50 wings deal at bar Mondays). 3 stars bc of service which is often inconsistent. I get best service sitting directly at the bar.
(3)Brian F.
Just a wonderful place with great food, excellent service and good prices (New York strip is the most expensive thing I saw on the menu at $23). Lots of hand crafted brew to try...bonus! Lots of room and dark wood furniture inside with a large outdoor patio area (including gas heaters) which is great for happy hour groups. Just loved it and will come back again! Had the Jambalaya pasta (awesome!) and the butternut risotto (delicious!). Loved it!
(4)Jason J.
This is our 3rd try at this particular location, the previous two restaurants flamed out in spectacular fashion with the owners of the last restaurant being padlocked out of the building by the property owner. Poor location? Bad luck? Ancient Indian burial ground? Whatever it is, this place hasn't been kind to its residents. That being said, V just may buck the trend. The service, while not perfect was friendly and for the most part attentive. The wings I ordered as an appetizer (BBQ Mustard) were tasty and for a wing, huge. Our kids filled up on the bread, served warm with what seemed like a slightly sweetened butter (served soft, I hate it the butter comes near frozen). The fish of my fish n chips was done well but the fries were a bit soggy. My wife's Jambalaya was tasty though she could tell it had sat a bit waiting for the rest of our order (cooled a bit on top, hot down below). Lastly I like how they pulled the center section of booths and put in a soft seating area and casual tables. Really makes for a nice feel to the place. I think it would be a great place to have a happy hour and not have to cram around a bar. And even with the birthday party going on there right next to us I didn't find it overly intrusive. So overall I'd say definitely worth giving this place a go, even if you've been burned by some of the previous residents.
(4)Susan F.
Great spot to grab some drinks! We hit here last night after my husband's office party and it was a great little spot to get drinks. They had some live music that was really very good. The bar scene was nice. The bartenders were fantastic and attentive. They had a cider too which was an added bonus and took me back to my college days, ;) Looks like they will have outdoor seating with firepits...but a little too chilly last night for me to sit outside. We didn't try any food, but I would be interested in trying on out next visit.
(5)Matt E.
Really great place for dinner or happy hour. Food and apps are great, the place is clean, and it's priced reasonable especially during the HH special time. I go a couple of times a month and recommend it.
(4)Ben M.
A new addition to Ashburn. My wife and I have been about 5 times now and the food, service, and especially the beer selection are always excellent. There are a number of "deals" out there which makes the experience a no brainer.
(5)Don S.
OMG!!!!! We ordered tilapia, ahi nachos, half chicken meal on advice of Alyssa who was spectacular in every way. The food recommended was absolutely "WONDERFUL"...... The desserts were apple bread pudding, orange creme brulee as again recommended and were off the chart!!!!!!!! Gotta go back and continue to get more suggestions from Alyssa about what to order...... She is totally knowledgeable on all items. She went to Penn State. Need I say more!!!!!!!!!!!! We will be back again and again and again. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL EVENING!!!!!!
(5)Erin S.
Gave this place two starts for food and service. First food was ok, not great just ok. The garden salad house dressing was really salty and the tomatoes were mealy. The twisted turkey was good but did not come on the right bread and the bread it did come on was so crumbly it disintegrated when you touched it. I tossed the bread and tomatoes. The sweet wings were super salty as well. Drinks took 15 mintues to get after the fifteen we waited to order on top of them being out of the only sparkling wine they had. The fix was to offer another bottle arty double the price....ya right. Food came out at the same time as the wings...poor planning there. The worst part off the night was the service took over two hours just to have one drink and dinner that should have taken an hour tops. We came from out of state and choose this place because it was close and had a groupon. Upon finishing our meal we were told our groupon was not valid because the wings were on special. The groupon said nothing about not being valid with specials, or anything of that sort.The waitress argued with me for about five minutes and I asked for the manager who them argued with me that it said on my groupon that it could not be used even though I pulled up the site and he read it himself five times still arguing with me I was wrong. He finally went in back for ten minutes then came out and said he would honor it but lectured us on how we cannot come in again and use a groupon with specials blah blah blah even after we told him we were only there a night from the west coast. I hope they get thier story straightened out before more people get the groupon that they won't honor...maybe they should contact groupon and get the fine print fixed before arguing with thier customers about something that is not there and calling them liars. Will not be back here again.
(2)Wesley Y.
I think this place tries to be something its not. It's a brewery trying to serve "good quality brunch food" I think the set up for the bloody marys and mimosas was awesome. The food was all right nothing amazing to introduce everyone to. The place looked huge and probably does awesome bar business especially with that awesome patio. Maybe I'll come back summer time to see how this spot is.
(3)Tracey P.
The Butternut Squash Risotto wi/ Shrimp is TO DIE FOR! And when they accidentally chucked the two bites I couldn't finish but wanted to take home, they sent me away with an entire serving! Kudos Anthony and Ty! Another great local joint;-))
(5)Craig B.
First time here was really good. Ambience is nice especially the outdoor seating area. Beverage choices (in my case beer) were plentiful and varied. Good menu selection. Food was great! Sampled wings, had some spicy but flavorful fish tacos (stole from my wife) and the black and bleu burger was fantastic. Could have been a 5 star but my waiter was only so so. Wasn't bad but not very engaging with us. If that last piece of the puzzle was in place it would have been fantastic. With that said I will be back..
(4)Ffmcgough P.
The good- the food was very good American style food. The burger was perfectly done and my wife's fish sandwich was perfectly cooked and seasoned too. The service was prompt and knowledgeable which is nice to see in this area. They even reminded us when we forgot about our kids treat that came with their meal. The not so good- the beer list is severely lacking. The manager told us it was because of space concerns, but if you are billing yourself as a brewpub you better figure out a way to have more than 4 taps and 8 bottles. Once they start brewing it may be different but for now the beer selection needs some major help. With all the va/md/dc brews to choose from it shouldn't be too hard to have a decent draft selection AND bottle selection. Other restaurants in the area have way less room and almost 4 times the selection and can make it work, not sure why this place can't. We'll go back because we like the food and atmosphere and are looking forward to them brewing on site, but I won't be spending too much of my money on beer there, I can get more beers around the corner at the local brewery. ____________________________________________ UPDATED 27JAN13 More taps have been installed here and the beer selection is getting better. Wait staff is good, but they need more of them. I think there may have been 2 servers in there for the entire place. But, when you do get a waiter they are really attentive and knowledgeable. It's new so they are working the kinks out. Brewing equipment should be installed this week I was told and the first new brew brewed here should be available Mar/Apr. AWESOME.
(4)Jim M.
Very impressed with lunch today. Nicely done modern decor, leaning towards upscale. I had a bloody mary which was a little above average (I have a high bar for bloody mary's - they need to be off the charts!) and a Star Dry Irish Stout that was very flavorful and didn't send you running away from the scales being too heavy. In lieu of an entree, I had two appetizers: Blackened Ahi nachos that are out of this world with several complimentary flavors going on, and 50/50 sliders made from a bacon and beef combo and made wonderful with caramelized onions. The service was nice and friendly, and I think will only get better as the new management fine tunes their procedures. One thing of note: This is a pretty large and diverse menu. I look forward to returning and trying many more dishes!
(4)Lesa M.
I visited this place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for a private meeting luncheon. We were in their private room which was really, really nice. The food was good and the service was outstanding. I want to give a big kudos to Scott, the Manager. Also, a big thanks to Carlos and the other servers that were assigned to us. This is definitely a new spot for us to have our meetings at and have great food and service at the same time. This place is a hidden gem.
(5)Steph H.
Food was good. Service not so much, but it's new. Waited a long time to sit, waited a long time for the waitress, then about 10 minutes after we ordered the chef came out and told us they sold out of the ribs (which Scott ordered). The chef offered to comp whatever else he ordered if we used the Groupon we had for another time. Then after another long wait, my steak came back looking medium around the edge but very rare inside -- i ate most of it bc i was starving. I left the mid section so I could show the waitress -- as a FYI. Mgr came over and said next time let them know earlier so they could get it right -- I was starving after the long wait to even get dinner. So we ended up getting the whole dinner comped. Also no oil and vinegar at all for my salad which I thought was odd and the waitress had no idea if any of their food was gluten free. They did the right thing to get us to come back, but were kinda snotty with us through out like we were out to get a free meal. We realize it's all new so have more patience, but if they don't fix that stuff that will hurt them in the long run.
(2)Robert B.
My wife, her family and I decided to try this place because it caught our attention. Boy, was it worth the effort! For starters, the line was an hour long (that's a good sign, though most people didn't want to wait.) In short, we had a variety of dishes (I had the chicken carbonara, my wife the fish and chips, and we definitely tried the blackened ahi "nachos") and it was worth it. I strongly recommend the nachos; I tried some of my wife's fish and chips and I'm going to have to try that the next time around. Customer service was excellent. Parking lot was packed, but fortunately most of the restaurants in the area are closed or lunchtime deals, so parking was there. Beer selection? Not as great as some brew houses, but still a decent and varied lot. I'll definitely be hitting this place again.
(4)Janelle E.
Super Yumm-O!! Not a huge menu, but what is on it is pretty darn good. The ahi tuna nachos were so different and absolutely delish! We're so glad we found this little gem in Ashburn - it'll be our new local staple/go-to on a weeknight. The only thing that really bothered me was the manager kept turning the tvs. The Kansas basketball game was on, I was watching and cheering but apparently not loud enough - the manager changed it OFF the game TWICE!! I had to keep asking our server to turn it back on... ; /
(4)Sven B.
Friendly staff, nice decor, amazing risotto, perfectly cooked shrimp. Have been here twice and both experiences were quite positive. Glad to see a solid option in this space; we need a good overflow option from Ford's down the street. Hopefully when the weather improves, there will be some greenery on the patio to block the "view" of the parking lot.
(4)Nicole P.
Today was our fourth time trying out the V and I want to like it...I really do...but each time I am increasingly frustrated by this place. Today was an all-time worst--so bad that we got up and walked out after waiting over an hour for our food. No manager came by to say hello, apologize for the long wait on food, offer anything. The server wouldn't even make eye-contact when trying to get his attention. I saw numerous parties flagging down the manager with complaints, and two different groups leave before food was served. I overheard a woman nearby remark that she hadn't had a morsel of food all day and that they'd been waiting over an hour and a half for their food. It's not cool when you hear your server, who appeared overly frazzled, greeting tables explaining that there's a long wait today so you'll need to be patient. Seems like it was a bad day; would like to hope that's not the norm. However, too much adds up and I'm afraid it might be. This was also the second time going there that they didn't have any highchairs. (They must not have many because I saw many families holding small children in their laps.) Okay, I get it, you don't want to be kid-friendly...whatever. I also don't get how there is only one vegetarian entree on that entire menu, unless you want a salad (and, let's face it, vegetarians, we don't just eat salads all day long). It's a risotto that I ordered on two previous occasions that was so bland. Didn't taste good at all. I gave it a second try only because I thought it surely wasn't that bad and I must've caught them on a lackluster day. Not the case. In summary, we've given this place quite a few tries and it all boils down to not a pleasant experience. Save your money and go elsewhere--you'll be glad you did!
(1)Mike A.
Food was quite good 4.5 star. Service was mediocre 2.0 star. Criticisms of service. Host barely looked up to acknowledge our arrival. (Was futzing with the computer). Then it took him about 3 minutes to ask how he could help. Waitress was cute, but inattentive. Never brought bread out. Didn't retrieve salad plates which sat on table for the 10 minutes between our finishing our salads and entrees arriving. The server who brought our entrees appeared baffled by the salad plates and we moved them to the side for her. Otherwise, food is excellent. Beer was yummy. Nicely decorated.
(4)Adri Q.
So perhaps the service has taken a dip recently, because in the last two weeks I have gone twice, once for dinner and once for brunch, and both times the service was awful. For the dinner I was with a large crowd, where I placed drink orders that never came and water was never refilled. For brunch, we waited over an hour this past Sunday for our food, had missing basics at our table like sugar packets, and the staff was clearly stressed out. The table next to us wanted to walk out after waiting as long as we had. I gave this place two stars because of the food - it's very good. Now if they could just work out their service issues....
(2)Diane M.
Food and environment was EXCELLENT, really liked it. Service / Hosting / Management. POOR. Wow. IHOP does better than this. The server at our table took forever in getting our drinks, our orders, refills, cleaning plates and even paying. If' your not eating and drinking or in a hurry then this is the place for you. We tried to get tables outside a few times; the server said the would help us out. Then the hostess said they would help us out when we were done with dinner. When it came down to it, no go. They then sat us at the bar outside. BAR??? I think not, it was more of a water station. We were 2 couples out for a good time on date night and this was a miserable experience. BLAH. Don't go if you're looking for a great night out. We left and went to Sweet water were the service and food is always consistently excellent. The V? Get it together. People want to dine there.
(2)Cat W.
i went there for brunch on Sunday, my first experience there was very disappointing. My fiance ordered the salmon Benedict and i ordered the Chicken and waffles, it took over an hour for our food to come out and when it did, it was nothing like how we expected. The portions were small for costing $15 and $16 each plate. The place is very cute just wish the service and food was better. I will not be returning and do not recommend this place to others.
(1)Tony P.
Kinda confused when I started looking at the menu, looks very similar to Vintage 50 in Leesburg only to find out both have the same owner(s). So I was kinda disappointed that there was nothing really new on the menu and doubly disappointed that there were none of Vintage 50's brews on tap... But the server told me that there would be shortly... Service was a little confused. One person hosting, another taking our drink order, another taking our food order, another serving the food... and no coordination between them... ended up not getting a few items I requested... Otherwise food was cooked well, and the drafts they did have were ok although not all were listed on the menu. I don't really understand why we were told about a new draft after we had already put in our drink order... All in all not a bad place for a quick bite, but nothing really sticks out as extraordinary or inspired...
(3)Jennifer H.
Steph the bartender make this place worth a repeat visit! Atmosphere is good. the outdoor bar during the spring and summer promises to be an amazing experience. The food- depends on what you order. Here are a list of our favorites; Wings Hummus 1/2 chicken Mussels Salmon
(3)Dave C.
The food was very good but the service was slightly less than average. Great atmosphere and very comfortable surroundings. Called about dancing at the bar only to find out there was a private party that closed the bar. Should have mentioned that we when called. Party of 8 very disappointed.
(3)Toni K.
In the last few weeks, I've eaten at two Ashburn restaurants within close proximity of each other. Let's focus on the highlight. The V! I liked it so much last Friday when I attended a going away party for a friend that I just had to bring my husband back the very next day! First off, the atmosphere is quite inviting to an adult crowd. What I mean by that is this ... Where can you find outdoor seating surrounded by gas lanterns (picture high-tech tiki style), live music, comfy couches and an attentive wait staff in NOVA? THIS is the place! Now for the interior ... picture a full service bar with seating, but in the dining area, you'll enjoy modern music-infused art on the walls, curtains lining each booth for privacy (if you like), and a menu that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates. I won't say I'm a vegetarian, I just don't eat meat. Yet, there was a plethora of delicious dishes for me to choose from. If you are a fan of Sweetwater, you may find The V is quite the rival. The drinks here really pack a punch! And Kim is by far one of the friendliest and best server, I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Feel free to talk to Scott, the GM if you're looking for a place to have a private party. The room they have to the far right was absolutely perfect for us! I wasn't on the planning committee but from what I've been told, the folks at The V were extremely accommodating and even offered to make a signature drink for the occasion. Kudos to The V! I know I'll be a "regular" diner! Oh yeah! I have had the tomato basil soup, calamari, Shrimp with wild rice in a tomato cream sauce. I would recommend all of these!
(4)Robyn M.
Had ahi tuna nachos as an app.... Soooo yummy! I could eat that all night. It was basically bite size pieces of ahi with wasabi and a sweet chili sauce over a 'wonton' chip, served on a bed of lettuce. Husband had a burger over a house salad, we both thought it tasted great and was a cool concept. Have never been anywhere that offered that! I had butternut squash risotto with a side caesar salad, both really great! Salad was dressed with the perfect amount which is a huge deal for me :) they also offer gluten free options which is nice because my MIL is GF. It was a really nice meal, we will definitely go back.
(4)Chris G.
Been here now 3 times, mixed. Ok for a brew festival nothing crazy, good venue. Second outing early on Friday night was great! -- Good Entrees, VERY good apps including the Pretzels and Mussels. Good Service overall 4 stars Third Outing was a Wednesday afternoon Happy Hour that didn't go very well. We decided to sit outside and it took a long while to get beers, so we started ordering two at a time. Our first server disappeared and never returned. We just had wings and nachos which were good, but kind of cold. Overall, it's a little pricey and service is ok, but nothing compared to a Great American Restaurant.
(3)Jay B.
Stopped in for a quick late lunch on Friday. Place was dead, save for the party outside on the patio. There were about 3 people in the bar and only one other table sat in the dining room. I ordered the BBQ sandwich. Wasn't my favorite, but not bad. Fries were the best part, very very good fries. The person I was with ordered a Steak and Cheese which was mostly onions/lettuce/tomato, very little filling. She ordered a salad and it was never brought out until after the entree came. Service was terrible and the waiter was not in the mood to refill drinks, get the salad out, or even take our order. Entrees came out after about 25 minutes, no bread or anything to munch on during that time, and again, the waiter was not busy, nor was the kitchen. Beer selection was above average and the interior was very nice. Overall, I'll give it another chance, but will definitely be trying something other than the BBQ or Steak and Cheese. Hopefully the service during dinner hours will be a little better.
(2)Alan Y.
Where's management? My wife and I have past V a few times and decided tonight (5:45pm on a Sunday) to try it with our 1 year old. Big disappointment. In summary the staff seems to be young, inexperienced, and in need of someone to show them the ropes. Here are my complaints about our experience: A) The Hostess tried to sit us literally right next to another table that was maybe 1' away. The tables that share a bench seat so you're rubbing elbows. Now normally that's not a big deal, but the restaurant was almost completely empty. Remember, we're traveling with a 1 year old and I'm more concerned about impacting their experience. She moved us to a more secluded table which probably caused a few of our issues. B) When a waiter finally came over after 10+ minutes he informed us that our section waiter was helping a manager do inventory and that he was going to get our drink order in the mean time. Bravo for taking charge, but is inventory more important than serving guests? C) After having our drinks for about 5+ minutes the same waiter comes by and says that our waiter is going to be busy for a while longer so he was going to take over. I think it's important to remind everyone that the restaurant is pretty empty and has tons of staff members milling around and chatting it up with each other. There's literally no sense of urgency or professionalism. D) The bright spot of the evening was that the food was pretty good. E) Trying to get our waiters attention for drink refills was tough. The hostesses at the front were pretty decent looking and captured a fair amount of his attention. Combine that with being on the opposite side of the restaurant from what appeared to be his other tables and we were left waiting a bit. For those that have a 1 year old, you know that time is not something to be wasted when going out. F) The only time I saw anyone resembling a manager he was busy working his cell phone. G) Upon leaving the hostess barely turned in our direction and without conviction said have a good night. This is the first bad review I've ever written and I feel bad for having to write it. The place looks awesome with great decor and an amazing patio that I would love to enjoy in the future sans kids. From other posts it seems the bar is run pretty well. I can say that unless we hear that the kinks have been worked out we will not be going back.
(2)Kim H.
We made reservations thru OpenTable and were seated 20 min. after the reservation time. We were given a pager and after a while, the host came to the back bar to get us for our table. Apparently the pagers don't work in the back bar of the restaurant. My husband did not like the ambiance. Its decor is still of that of the Japanese restaurant that occupied the location years prior. It was also very, very loud even in the dining area. The music piping through was bubblegum pop type of music which did not go well with the demographics of the patrons. I just didn't care to hear Katy Perry played loudly during my dinner. I ordered the Salmon Risotto and thought it was terrific. I loved it. It had the right amount of sweet and salt. My husband order the strip steak and wasn't a fan. It had grizzle in it and he just didn't enjoy it all that much. The service was polite and attentive, although our server looked nervous a lot. There were several people that would stop by the table to clear plates or refill drinks (without us having to ask - that's a HUGE plus!). The best part of the evening was as we were leaving and saw some friends in the front bar. We chatted with them and the bartender and found out that they were serving some Bells Hopslam!!!!! For the beer snobs, they'll know how difficult it is to find this beer. My husband was happy to stay for a little longer to enjoy one of his favorite beers. There was also some live music that started at about 9:30 or so. We will definitely be back as we have a Groupon and I'm a fan. My husband not so much, but I am. Overall, it was good.
(3)Kristine M.
I've been a few times now and the food has been great each time. I'm in love with the butternut squash risotto which I've had twice and it has been excellent both times. My husband and I have also tried a few different sandwiches which are great and the portions are generous. The kids loved the choices for the kids meals and the scoop of ice cream at the end instantly made the place a favorite restaurant for them. Kids also eat free on Wednesdays! The service was good and the manager and chef both came by to see how we liked our food which was nice. My husband loves the beer list too. I really hope this place survives because I know the spot is tough and Ashburn really needs more places like this.
(5)S C.
Great beer selection!
(4)Tom S.
Honestly wasn't too super impressed with this place, but the decor is nice. I came after work during their happy hour and the service was pretty slow, even though the place was pretty dead. The food was OK...nothing to rave about.
(3)Elizabeth V.
We already love Vintage 50, so The V was a natural for us. Similar menu but it's own atmosphere. Brought the kids on a Tuesday night, service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Great beer selection and prices. A bit expensive for a small pour on the wine. Highly recommend the pretzel braid appetizer! Could really see this being a "go-to" place for nice, casual dinners and Girl's Nights. Have these great tables down the center of the restaurant that are large squares that seat 2 of each side, for a table of 8. A great way for a large party to be able to be close!
(5)Julie T.
Let my say I really wanted to like this place but no dice. It took 5-10 mintues for hostess to even acknowledge us, after being seated another 10 minutes for the waiter to take our drink order. Food came out pretty fast but wasnt anything to write home about, calamari was ok, the cobb salad was the best thing we had, their chipotle ranch dressing really made it. Ribs were TERRIBLE like I didnt'e even terrible fatty and tough, costco does a better job in this department. Fish n Chip were not so great either they used an odd tasting batter. Both entrees came with fries that were cold. I really like the whole local thing but really I doubt much of it was local at all and it was obnoxiously load. They have a nice intimate setup but they just dont know how to execute it. We will not be back.
(2)Julia W.
I've been here a handful of times and at different times of the day. The patio is great on a nice day and a good place to hang out at night with a bunch of friends if you can get one of the larger canopy tables. The service is decent, though the best service is when you sit at the bar. The bartenders are really friendly and on top of things. The beer selection is great, although I'm biased because they have one of my favorites- Avery's Rascal White (from Boulder, CO). I ordered the ahi tuna nachos upon recommendation my first time sitting at the bar and they did not disappoint. They were delicious..I only wish the portion wasn't so small for the price I paid. I have had the ahi tuna salad here twice now and it is, by far, the best ahi tuna salad I've had in this area. This place is worth checking out!
(4)Sunny C.
The blackened ahi tuna nachos as an appetizer are outstanding and innovative. The chicken carbonara pasta is a bit too heavy for my taste. The stout is $10. It was good, but Brewer's Alley's Oatmeal Stout (in Frederick, MD) still has the #1 spot on my list for stout beers.
(4)Rosalind S.
1 STAR-Nice atmosphere, good service even tasty food...here's the rub...food poisoning. After my son and I left, within an hour, he threw up. I went to bed and woke nauseous and remained so for the next 10 days.
(1)Critico G.
My husband and I have grown tired of the places that are close by in the Brambleton Town Center and decided to venture out to the V. We are glad we did. We arrived around 7:30 on a Saturday night, and were able to find a seat at the end of the bar. We were greeted promptly and the food and service we received were great. We did not realize that there was going to be live music and found it not be to our liking it was more of an 80's genre based venue, which is not our style. We will go back again but will make sure it is not during the live music sessions, which we normally like.
(4)Billy A.
Great place. Try the Pulled Pork Potato Skins!
(5)Alex G.
A casual place to have some brews....nothing fancy, a great place to hang without an hour wait.
(5)Ruufus M.
The food ranged from pretty good with nice presentation (Lothar's Local Sausages appetizer plate) to nothing special (club sandwich) to excessively greasy (beer-batter onion rings and yes, you can prepare fresh rings without them being greasy) to dried out (pulled pork sandwich). I would rate the food as not worth the money. The service was weird. The server brought soup to one person first and made the rest of the table wait for their appetizers, so everyone ate at a different time while looking at people with no food. BUT, the acoustics ruined the meal. It was nothing short of BIZARRE. The framework and mirrors that hang from the ceiling over the tables in the dining room result in acoustics where you hear every word (loudly) at the tables next to you, but you can't hear the person in front of you (or the server) without raising your voice. The half-empty restaurant was so loud and annoying that it ruined the meal. Think crowded frat party. Think cacophony of obnoxious near-drunks, screaming babies, and everyone else in the restaurant yelling to overcome the awful acoustics. And that was a Sunday afternoon. Imagine Saturday night. The nothing-special, somewhat overpriced food is not worth the headache (literally) and ruined dining experience. We will never go back. Two stars is a generous rating.
(2)Alyssa T.
LOVE their bartenders. The happy hour prices are the best around and the food is awesome. Come in a few times and this crew will remember your order, have great new recommendations, and make sure you have an awesome time. Can't beat $5 burgers on Monday and $3-4 beer and wine every night during happy hour. Favorite place to go in Ashburn and worth the drive if you're not in the area!
(5)Paul B.
Arrived on a Friday at 10 pm to find immediate seating available. Decor is a little more upscale and trendy than I was expecting given the name "Brew House". The prep of the food seemed a little slow but the service was good. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, so the slow food prep was not really an issue. Overall, a reasonable place to take a date but leave the kids at home.
(4)Michael V.
This was honestly the best thing about staying in that awful Embassy Suites hotel next door. They have a great craft beer selection on tap and an interesting menu (50/50 bacon burger sliders). I found the food to just be "OK", with the portions kind of small for the prices they charge.
(3)Shawn C.
Top notch beer selection and PERFECTLY cooked burgers. Will be visiting again.
(5)Ron P.
Try the Pork Pops on the app menu.
(4)heryck k.
Great decor. Great food. Attentive wait staff.
(4)Shannon H.
A couple of months ago, I came across a Groupon for this place. I love to try out new restaurants, so $15 for $30 seemed like a good deal. Cut to May 22nd...Groupon is about to expire and and we still haven't used it. Story of my life. Fortunately, we realized in time and I made a reservation on Open Table. I love it when restaurants use Open Table! V Eatery already wins some points in my book. We got there just at 7. They have a pretty large and very inviting looking patio area with both tables and couches. Seemed like a good place for drinking on a nice night. My husband didn't want to eat outside, so inside we went. The atmosphere is very pleasant. It was comfortable and inviting, but also very sophisticated. We were sat immediately. Our drinks came pretty quickly. Our server was pleasant enough, but he had one fatal flaw right from the start. This is where I get on my soap box. ALL WATER SHOULD BE SERVED WITH LEMON, particularly when I actually ask for lemon. I order water at every restaurant...it's usually the only thing I drink. Each time I order it with lemon and this always helps me learn about the how good a server I have. Usually if they forget the lemon, the service will suck. If they remember it, it's usually good. It's been a pretty good system so far. Anyway, our server Justin, while very nice, forgot my lemon. Sigh. What's worse is that my husband ordered iced tea and he had a lemon, so it's not like he even had to go out of his way to go find a lemon. Again, sigh. The water tasted strongly of chlorine as is the case in most restaurants these days...at least where I live. All the more reason to serve ALL WATER WITH LEMON. So, I ask Justin for lemon again and he brings me....ONE SLICE of lemon. At least he brought it quickly I guess. That was the only thing he brought quickly. We only saw him once more for one refill which was not enough, my husband actually started to get annoyed and he's a very patient guy...and when we finished our meals for the check. That certainly came quickly. OK, the food. It was very good. We had the ahi nachos appetizer which were amazing. On the down side, we waited about 20 minutes before it actually came out, served by a food runner. Just as we finished it our dinners came, so at least we didn't have to wait for them. The food runner tried to put our two huge dinner plates on the tiny little two top table with the empty tuna platter...this explains why he's a food runner. I had to pick it up and hand it to him for him to take it. I had the Savannah Shrimp and my husband had the Chicken Carbonara. Both were very good and I would definitely order them again. As we were finishing up our dinners, another food runner came out with two plates of ahi nachos and tried to leave them with us. We told him we already had ours. He went away, brought one to another table and then came and asked us again if we were sure we already had ours. Seriously? It was so weird. A gentleman who I believe was either the manager or the owner came by after that and cleared my plate, asking us how everything was. Since we very much enjoyed our food, I did not think it was necessary to dime out our waiter for being a slacker. I assured him it was great. Overall, even though we waited for both drink refills and our app, I would certainly recommend this place to anyone. I'm looking forward to testing out the patio this summer!
(4)Deron K.
This place is great... the service is great and the food is great.
(4)Connor F.
Great beer, unique vibe, good food, decent service. I think this place his here to stay in a location that has been a pit for the previous two, or three, places. As a fan of craft beer, The V delivers some solid choices, with rotating draft options. Not an extensive list, but quality brews on board. The last two times I went I ordered the butternut squash risotto with grilled shrimp. Risotto is creamy but not soggy and the squash lends a nice sweetness to the dish. The grilled shrimp were excellent, plump and cooked well - only 4 (maybe 5) to a dish, though. The tail is also left on which may be a pain to some, but it didn't bother me. Outdoor seating is very modern, but comfortable, with lounge style benches and fire pits for some areas. They even have one cabana'd table if you're lucky enough to snag that! Inside the bar is separate from the main dining area. Both areas are nice and not stuffy or cramped. Service has always been "okay" for the 4 times I've been. Not something that takes away from the experience, but not something that adds to it either.
(4)Jason D.
Afrer waiting for a little while and seeing how busy it was inside, we decided to sit at the patio bar. We were met with a smile and a pleasant greeting from James. He was very nice and down to earth. He treated us like his friends. He recommended some really good food and alcohol choices. I chose to try his beer recommendation of the tank 7. My girlfriend went with a margarita. We were then shown the majesty of the 50/50 sliders. Half ground beef and ground bacon. They were AMAZING!!! We also decided to get the classic wings and the lothar's sausage plate. Also great recommends. James has made this otherwise mundane friday night an experience to relay to friends. I will tell my friends to come to The V brewhouse and eatery and ask for James. Thanks for a great night.
(5)Monica L.
Recommend the bar if you want to eat here as the service is less than stellar on every occasion I've eaten in the restaurant.
(2)Jennifer H.
Called to confirm that they were serving brunch today. Showed up 1 hour later (2 hours before Brunch ends) and was told that the kitchen is too backed up to serve brunch and that they would only serve lunch menu items. This place just cannot stop sabotaging its success.
(1)Amber C.
We really enjoy the V. I love the honey ham & swiss sandwich on a pretzel bun or their cobb salad. Nice to have outdoor seating and they sometimes have DJ's on the weekends at night. The bartender is great - Let him whip something special up for you!
(4)Reagan R.
pretty good! the staff delivered great customer service. I enjoyed the chicken caprese sandwich.
(4)Becca S.
Great food- very nice restaurant. Only complaint is it was a bit slow for how slow the restaurant was. Highly recommend eating here.
(4)Rak e.
Nice decor. Understaffed, poor service. Food is just ok, nothing super. Ordered Hamburgers, medium well. The burgers were red inside, mostly uncooked. They did replace with the right one. Waiters are either overworked or something, struggled to get them to visit the table.
(2)Sabrina G.
Had dinner here tonight and will return. The atmosphere has a "higher end sports bar" feel. It's great for a casual date night. The bar was busy and full of young professionals. Booth seating was separated enough so there was enough space to have a more secluded, more intimate, conversation with hubby. It was loud... But not overly so. We were still able to talk with ease. More of a "fun" noise... not annoying at all. The food was very good for the price. My only complaints would be each course was served a bit too quickly. I had taken two bites of my Caesar salad when my rib eye arrived and the seasoning should be a bit more balanced. The potatoes were under seasoned and the broccoli over so... But together they balanced very well. :). The rib eye was very well prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. The best part though was our waitress. Megan was just incredible. She knew the menu and recommended a fantastic wine, great dessert, and awesome conversation. I would return just to hear more of her recs for neighborhood haunts....great suggestions! Overall, a fun, casual, good food, enjoyable dinner! Will return.
(4)Richard B.
The 10 for 20 deal was good and our server was very attentive. The breading on the fish and chips were a little soggy, but the fish under all that sogginess was good and flakey. Wouldn't recommend that dish until that is fixed.
(4)Donald R.
Love the food and beer at this location. Outside seating is AWSOME and once there brewery is open it will add another to Ashburn. Only reason it's not a 5 is the place use to be a Japanese steak house and the furniture is still the same, looks cheesy with the elegant outside area. And second they had a brisket sandwich witch was AMAZING and it was taking off the menu due to complaints of it being greasy. To whom ever complained its brisket and its a bar/ brewpub. Love love love this palace.
(4)Al S.
I wish I could give 1/2 stars; I want to give this place 3 1/2 but it's not yet worthy of 4. I think it has potential but maybe is going through some growing pains. I have been there twice with my wife (in dining area) and twice on my own (at the bar). The service has been mixed at both locations. Once at each it was great and once at each it was ok. Same with the food. The appetizers were very good and I like the extensive menu. However, the entrees have been inconsistent. The beer list is not extensive but still a nice selection of craft beers. A bit more consistency with the service and entrees and it could be a 4 star place.
(3)Infamously A.
Everything was so underwhelming and under seasoned. There are better alternatives nearby.
(2)Mike K.
Great food and service. Very interesting menu that had options for vegetarians and meat eaters too. Very reasonable prices and a fantastic beer menu
(5)Hector R.
Great food, awesome outside seating and great happy hours. Ahi tuna nachos, sliders and turkey sandwich all ver good.
(4)Rachel T.
What a fun, inexpensive, night out with friends! Good food, good drink and the dessert was incredible. Worth every calorie and regret. I'd love to take the family and try the brunch. Great ambience and the live music Saturday night was a nice suprise! What a nice place. We'll be back!
(4)Hillary S.
This is the third time we have been to The V, the first time was just eh, but we gave them the benefit of the doubt because they had just opened. The second time was wonderful the bartenders were great and made good recommendations, but the third time was the best. Not only was everything we ordered super delicious, but our server Josiah, was the best server I think any of us had ever had. He was funny, he was personable, he knew the menu so well that literally every item he described to us, we wanted to order, in fact we were already planning what we were going to get the next time we came in. He knew all the desserts by heart and described them so well we wanted to order them all. We will definitely be back to the restaurant because the food is really, really good, but we will be trying to plan it on nights when Josiah works so he can be our server again!
(5)Aaron B.
Everything was good and I am sure I will be back. My only complaint is that I wish they put a little more tuna on the ahi tuna nachos (note: still tasted great).
(4)Dave C.
Went for mother's day with the entire family. The food was average. The atmosphere was cool, getting a glass of red wine spilled on me was not. The initial management response of 'taking the glass of wine off the bill' was appalling. The service and responsiveness of the staff are the reason we won't be coming back.
(1)Lead F.
Excellent experience, AGAIN! Casual establishment, and yet has an upscale ambiance Very good food, and great service, AGAIN! Jambalaya was awesome (I had it extra spicy), and so was the Filet. Regardless, it is an excellent place for bringing your date, or an entire group (I saw very large tables that can seat parties of 8 and 10 very comfortably). I will be going back. Often!
(4)John K.
Went here for the first time, on the Groupon Brunch deal. I had been looking forward all week to the Thai and Andouille sausage gravy w/biscuits, in theory it would be a dream for anyone that enjoys sausage gravy........in reality it was as if the chef had never experienced sausage gravy & biscuits before?? The biscuits were small and thin, the "gravy" was rationed out over the biscuits as if they expected to run short that day, which subsequently resulted in the dish coming to the table lukewarm-cool because there was no food volume on the plate to maintain the temp. And the Thai and Andouille sausage.......they must save that for their regulars because there was nothing more than a few "flakes" of some kind of meat that resembled pancetta, on each biscuit. Sent it back and asked for an omelet.......while my dining partner worked on her french toast, which was nothing special. It was ok, but thin like the biscuits, and stingy with the syrup. I suppose if you prefer ambiance over food quality, this might be your place but personally I'd rather sit in a booth held together with duct tape and get a hearty helping of real southern sausage gravy and biscuits, served up by a girl named Flo with tattoos all down her arms and missing a couple of teeth. That's just me but if you prefer small, over-priced portions of "pretty" food......you'll be right at home here.
(2)Valerie M.
I had to try the tuna nachos, just because so many people mentioned it in their review. It was very tasty, but the 6 pieces didn't go very far. I enjoy the atmosphere at The V - you must stop in even if it's only for one drink. Experience it yourself, it's hard to describe the comfortable vibe. The place has really primed its outdoor venue.
(4)Les A.
Excellent bartenders. Ate at the bar. Decent steak, but other things were probably better. Nice atmosphere, very knowledgeable and eager to please staff. Great selection of beer on tap. Reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.
(4)Kelly O.
Great place for a beer and some great food. The staff was extremely friendly and our waitress Amy was the best. The Ahi nachos are a must, we will be back.
(4)Tovah M.
I may up this to 5 stars when the brewery portion of this is complete, but for now a 4. This place is brand new, but its off to a good start. Service is okay. It seems like they are training a lot of new people so that can get in the way. The decor is great, but they really need some more signs up or something so you can see it from the road. That being said, the food here is really really good. I've been to The V several times in the last two months and everything I've eaten there has been incredible. The food alone is worth repeat trips! I can't wait until the brewery portion is complete and its warm enough for the outdoor seating!
(4)Amy J.
Excellent! Went in on a Saturday at lunch. We were the only ones there but it picked up after we came in. The tuna "nachos"-the best! And the 50/50 sliders excellent! Everything came out hot and fast as it should. Leaving the place and getting to go left sucks and the music can be too much but look forward to trying again!
(4)chris g.
V's eatery is an amazing place for dinner, however, their brunch is beyond terrible. The first time we dined at V's eatery for dinner it was a great dining experience. Although the place was packed the service was wonderful and the food made us want to come back. We bought a Groupon for brunch & boy were we disappointed. Both the service & food left a lot to be desired. I ordered shrimp & grits w/potatoes, onions & peppers. The grits were watery & cold. The potatoes had no onions or peppers. Our waiter pointed out a small speck of red on the plate & said that's the peppers. Really??? They comped the meal & asked that we come back for brunch again. We decided to give them another chance. We arrived for brunch today & the place was almost completely empty including the bar. The host advised that we'd have a 15 minute wait. Joking I asked if they were expecting a sudden rush. When we were finally seated we placed our order. I had the Salmon benedict w/poached egg on a Belgium waffle. The salmon was so dry & hard the Capitals could use it as a hockey puck. The "poached" egg was hard boiled without the yummy runny yoke. Although I do not believe in wasting food, it was totally inedible. Groupon or not, don't waste your money.
(1)Kathy O.
Using a Groupon we wanted to try this restaurant. Although Savannah Shrimp and Caprese Chicken sandwich were good, extremely disappointed in service. We were rushed. Home in less than 90 minutes including travel time. Also still felt the remnants of the Asian restaurant prior to The V taking over the space. Overall, it is ok, especially because they take reservations.
(2)Beth S.
What a nice surprise! Our family of 5 all enjoyed our meals. Kids got chicken carbonara which was huge. Husband and I both got different salads topped with steak. We couldn't believe how good the steak was! Cooked perfectly and very tender. Service was good, beer just ok. We will def return.
(4)John N.
Food was good and drink selection was solid. Food service was slow but we had a large group!
(4)Kat W.
We have been going to this restaurant every since it opened. We liked it a lot then, but the last two times we have been in the service had slipped noticeably. We came in shrtly after it opened today and, as a party of 3 were seated at a table within 6 feet of the kitchen door, which are really curtains. We were serenaded by the sounds of the kitchen and the loud warnings the servers SHOUTED as they went back and forth through the curtain. The server was so slow bringing refills on on beverages that we had to physically walk around the restaurant to find him and ask for refills. There are no salt or pepper shakers on the table. I know that is a trendy thing to do - but they clearly had not tasted the grits - super bland - needed salt but by the time our server came to check on us I had decided to eat hot bland food rather than cold seasoned food. The V needs to think about the whole dining experience. There was no reason for us to have slow indifferent service, the place wasn't even half full. Either the owners are cutting back on staffing or the wait staff needs more training. The V is an acceptable suburban restaurant. It does not have a signature dish that draws you back, but, being in Ashburn where there are not a lot of great restaurants, the V can be successful delivering a pleasant dining experience.
(2)Elizabeth W.
Amazing place to eat! The waiters are friendly, the staff is open to advice and critiques, and the food is well cooked and diverse. I have been numerous times and every time was an enjoyable experience.
(5)Janice H.
Love. Love. Love. The food is just as good as when it was Vintage 51 and I like the decor at the new place better. Service is also a little better. I sometimes found the servers at Vintage 51 a bit "snooty" which I can't stand!! No such problems here in the THREE times we have already been. I had a young, dark-haired male waiter twice who was particularly nice and attentive. The best part, though, is that it is a bit "upscale" but great place to take (well-behaved) kids, as well.
(5)Amanda H.
Withholding 5 stars until we try something other than the bar, but this was a pretty great start. Decent beer selection, expecting to see more in the future. What's there is excellent. Local sausages grilled to tasty and served with a dressed salad, toast, picked onions and mustard. Bar burger was very juicy, needed a little more flavor to the beef. Brisket sandwich cooked more like roast beef, but had a good flavors and a nice Russian dressing. Now to finish the beer!
(4)Jennifer H.
Last night was my first time trying the V. My boyfriend and I wanted to have a nice dinner and try a new restaurant. The service was great and the beer selection was pretty good. However, the food was just average. I ordered the Butternut Risotto and the squash was hard and undercooked and it overall lacked flavor. I would not recommend it. My boyfriend ordered the Jambalaya, which was good but for the price I did not think it was worth it. Overall, I don't think it is terrible, but for the price and the quality of food you are better off going else where.
(2)Maya A.
Went here with a Groupon as we wanted to try this new place. I REALLY wanted to like it because there are not many non-chain restaurants in this area. We arrived at 6pm, the dining room had only 2 tables seated, but we were told it would be a 30 minute wait since they had 'a lot of reservations expected to arrive within the next ten minutes'. Ok. We could not hang out at the bar since the entire bar was packed, so we sat in the waiting area, looking out at the empty dining room for almost 40 minutes. It felt more than a little ridiculous. It did fill up slowly, and eventually we were shown to a table in a side room. When I asked if we could be seated at a booth in the main room instead (as many were still available), I was told only if we wanted to wait longer. WAIT. Um, I guess this means you can reserve a booth specifically when you make a reservation? Good to know. The beer was good but the food was mediocre. I ordered the margarita flatbread and by the time it arrived it was cold and the bread part was soggy. Service was on the slow side. As I left I was glad we'd come on a Groupon or I would have felt ripped off.
(2)Mark T.
Oak barrel steak salad pretty good.
(3)Michael D.
Atmosphere is nice but like others have said it still has the feel of an Asian restaurant (bonzai trees and fake grass line the booths). But, the food was pretty good and the beer selection is unique and enjoyable. I had two different Virginia beers! Their specific location has been hard on restaurants, most haven't lasted more than a year or so. I really hope they do though since they will be building their own brewery in the next year there so eventually they will be serving their own beer! Not many places like this in the area. I will definitely be coming back.
(4)Bijesh K.
Nice place for an office happy hour or with family. Like the patio seating with fire place, pretty cool. I have tried their wings, onion rings, nachos and pasta, liked them all, Overall a great place in ashburn.
(4)John L.
Horrible NY Strip steak last night...mostly gristle...baked potato was better than the steak...a very cheap cut of meat...and no other steak or fish special that night...the other dishes aren't bad...I've had the butternut risotto...it's okay once...service in the restaurant is good...in the bar area it's pretty clueless...rest of menu is pretty basic...I wouldn't eat there if it wasn't walking distance to my hotel...
(2)David T.
I love this place and I will go again! The food is really tasty and the atmosphere rocks. We went on a date night and the mood was really fun. Go early on Fridays and Saturdays because the place gets packed.
(4)Mitch H.
Go see Gary at the bar...he makes lunch and HH worth the stop.
(5)Colonel J.
I actually want give this place another 1/2 star but it won't allow me too. First, for whatever reason the host/hostess have not figured out the seating times yet because we were told it would be about 30 minutes at first, waited 45 and told another 5 minutes when we asked again. The place was busy but we saw numerous parties come in after us and get seated, possible that some of them called ahead but not likely that all of them did. So finally after I politely complained, we were given a seat and it was next to a very loud annoying couple which was kind of a bummer. But, I know that's not the restaurants fault.The beer selection is really great. The food was pretty good and our server was great also. The only bad part about our server was that I don't think he was wearing deodorant because every once in awhile when he stopped by we sort of got a whiff of BO which was slightly unpleasant. There were a couple of drunk obnoxious people at the bar though and it appeared they were the 40 something divorced crowd which was somewhat entertaining to watch. Overall we liked this place because of the food, drinks, and decor and will probably go back. I do hope they figure out the seating arrangements though so if you do go, make a reservation on OpenTable or something so you aren't hanging around waiting awhile. I also overheard the manager speaking with a customer stating that they will be brewing their own beer soon also, so I will go back for that purpose as well. The place was quite loud though which at times was a bit much but they do have a nice outdoor seating area also that will be great when the weather warms up a bit. I say check it out, it's a good place to grab a drink and hang with friends.
(3)Randy d.
My wife, oldest son and I tried The V tonight. We had a Groupon and figured we'd better use it soon since restaurants tend to come and go quickly in this location(!). The decor is nice, the service was very good and we all were very satisfied with our meals (steak & cheese, turkey club and Mahi Mahi sandwich). The place was pretty busy but management was clearly visible on the floor making "the rounds" and made a point to thank us for coming in. The hostess staff did the same as we left. We'll come back.
(4)Jim G.
A lot of hype for mediocre food. First time there tonight. The Carbonara tasted like buttered noodles with heavy cream sauce. Five pieces of chicken and 3 pi3ces of bacon. No smoke flavor. On a good note, there was an entire bag of frozen peas in it. GF got the Savannah shrimp. Sounded great on the menu, shrimp sauteed in EVO, served in a sweet cream sauce with garlic and wild long grain rice. Looked fantastic when it came out. So spicy, she could not eat it. We swapped dinners. Thankkfully I like spicy foods. Halfway through had to eat a roll to get rid of the heat. Should probably say that there are some spices in it on the menu. Service was so-so. Will go back because of the atmosphere and patio but with a lot lower expectations on the food.
(2)A K.
I took my boyfriend here tonight when we were looking to try something new. They had a deal on Yelp that drew me to The V. The pork pops were absolutely delicious and both our meals were pretty good. I loved the beer selection and it included some of my favorites that are seldom carried in the DC area. The service was great and our waitress Bonnie was very helpful in navigating the menu and in service. We will definitely be heading back there soon with hopefully some warmer weather to sit on the patio.
(4)Edik Z.
Beer was good, how the food tasted - I have no idea. Why? Simply because after ignoring our table for half-an-hour the waitress decided to ask if we were ready to order. As soon as we said "yes" she promptly turned away, and went to serve some other customers - WITHOUT taking our order. If I want to be ignored - I can stay at home, and talk to my children, for my money I expect a little courtesy, and perhaps even some food delivered while I am still alive.
(1)Sheila R.
We were going to do happy hour, but the bar seemed crowded so we decided to have dinner instead. I was pleased with the size and selection of the menu, though I agree that the draft beer section was small. The service was great; our server was personable and the food arrived quickly and tasted great. We had the spinach dip and split the jambalaya pasta entree and liked them both. We'll definitely be returning to the V!
(4)Sara G.
We had a groupon to try this place out. I'm not sure we'd go back, unfortunately. They didn't do anything wrong, per se, but it just wasn't a remarkable enough experience to take us back out to Ashburn. They have a nice, big outdoor patio but they're located in a strip mall, right in the flight path for Dulles airport, which makes sitting outdoors less pleasant than it could be. For a place that bills itself as a brewpub, they have a pretty limited draft selection. I did like they have a sampler option, which was reasonably priced. The food was fine - nothing spectacular, I've had better and worse food at other similar places. I think maybe if you live in the area, it might be a nice, casual watering hole.
(3)V W.
My previous rating of the V was 4 but this visit was only a 2. For a Saturday evening special dinner, we had an OpenTable reservation that was honored by seating us in a back bar area and NOT in the dinning room. Very noisy back there with constant traffic, hustle/bustle next to the bar, including spills, broken glass and splash from the dropped drinks, and a table too small for 5 people. For an older person, it also was not easy getting up/down on high stools but did perhaps reduce splash from the 2 drinks dropped next to us. It took awhile for the glass and liquid to be sloppily cleaned up with no apology or concern expressed to us. Server was friendly but the place was overwhelmed (bringing wrong dishes to our table) and lacking in attentive, timely service. Fortunately the food was good (rib-eye steak, salmon, burgers, pork pops) except for cold french fries. No manager checked on us although I recall that usually being done in the dining room on most other visits. This level of service could be average for a bar except based on the V entree prices, customers deserve much better. Hopefully V is not falling to pub standards and forsaking diners.
(2)Daniel G.
Tried the fish and chips - good but not up to Ford's standard. Soup was outstanding - got the cream of vegetable which may have been one of the best soups I have ever tasted. Service seems to be improving rapidly - management is on the floor checking for service issues, constantly.
(4)A B.
I tried this restaurant for the first time and I will definitely be back. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and I enjoyed my pasta carbonara. The service was spot on - friendly and pretty efficient. The atmosphere was really cool and different from other restaurants in the area. Prices were mostly reasonable and my lunch portion was big enough to take half home for another meal. My only suggestions would be to offer smaller, cheaper portions for lunch, and fresh bread like many other restaurants of this type.
(4)Chris T.
Ate at The V with my family recently. Good martini. Average onion rings appetizer and above average sausage mustard cornichon salad small plate -- very unique. Great ham and cheese sandwich with off the bone ham served on a pretzel roll. My wife's mussels didn't have enough sauce and the waiter quickly had the kitchen prepare more. It was delicious and my wife was in heaven. Kids enjoyed their meals - Ceaser salad, cheeseburger, pasta and cheese respectively. Fries were nothing to write home about. Waiter was super friendly. Decor seemed nice. Look forward to trying more dishes on the menu. Overall, a solid new addition to Ashburn dining.
(4)Raj E.
Went there on a game night, every one is sitting at the bar area. Decent selection of beers and the food is good, especially the wings. "Brewery" is not open yet, due coming march. Service is good.
(5)Steve H.
Our first visit to The V was on a Friday evening. We walked in and requested a table on the patio and were seated right away. It was a chilly evening, but the outdoor heaters helped. Our server was fantastic. He was on top of his game all night. We started with a calamari app. Very good, tender and lightly breaded. Main courses were Salmon and a NY Strip. The salmon was over cooked and dry. NY strip was just ok. Bottom line; great service, great beer and wine selection and great atmosphere made up for average to below average food. Will give it another chance...
(3)Diana M.
This is the third time we have been to the V and as usual, the food was exceptional! Stephanie is amazing! If you go on a Friday night, the V is busy and fun. This place is a definite must stop on your list!
(5)Tara J.
Fantastic service, great food, great addition to Ashburn and nice alternative to Ford's Fish Shack which I love as well.
(4)Jeanette A.
Brought in a friend last week and had a great experience. We ate a bar table and the food was great, the service fantastic and the bartender Wayne was very attentive and entertaining. Love this place... we'll be back often.
(5)Carol B.
We love this place. The food is wonderful, my favorites are the mustard BBQ sandwich and the Ahi nachos. My husband loves the hamburger. The french fries always taste fresh. Our service has been great and the atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. Our friends and us are not young professionals anymore, but feels like it caters to us also.
(5)L B.
Unsure how food tastes due to hostess and management being extremely rude, which resulted in our party walking out. We were initially told the wait would be 15 minutes at which point the hostess walked over with an attitude and said it would be another 30 minutes. My negative feelings were reinforced when every party that entered after us was told the wait would be only 15 minutes. The final straw was when a man, who I can only presume was the manager came walking up with a Bluetooth in his ear obviously irritated, complaining about some woman trying to use a coupon she purchased from groupon so loudly everyone waiting to be seated could hear. After waiting about 30mins the hostess informed me it would be another 20mins so (not sure why when there were a lot of empty tables) we left. What a waste of time!
(1)Tim F.
We just had lunch at the V Eatery & Brew House and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of choices on the menu. I opted for the Mahi Mahi sandwich with a side house salad. Both were delicious, although I wish the house salad came with larger slices of fresh tomatoes and cucumber. My wife ordered the shrimp salad and said it was very good. She would also have preferred larger cuts of fresh tomato and cucumber, and perhaps a couple of more shrimp. My son had the Brew-House burger and said it was awesome. Both my wife and I had a bite, and it was very good. I may have to try one on our next visit. The steak cut fries were also delicious. We didn't have any beer or drinks, other than water, so cannot comment on that just yet. They appear to have a pretty good selection, but just not the quantity/variety you would expect in a restaurant that bills itself as a "Brew House". My guess is that the offerings will continue to expand as time goes by. The decor was modern and nice, and the lounge in the middle of the dining room is unusual. No one was there while we ate lunch, but I have to wonder if that might bother some diners while they ate. There are curtains at each booth that you can close (I think) if the lounge becomes too loud. The booths themselves I found to be a little bit uncomfortable, especially when sitting back. The bench seems a bit low & narrow, and is angled at 90 degrees. Not a big deal while eating, but while waiting for your meal, or just after you eat and sitting back, not that comfortable at all. Perhaps designed that way to get you up and out, but I didn't care for it. The bar is nice and modern, with four or five tv's in a row behind the bar, and a big screen tv to the side. I definitely want to go back and spend some time there to get a better perspective on it, but just on appearance, it looks like a great place to have a drink - or more. :-) The service was good, even though we asked for water without ice, and it was brought with ice. Not a big deal, and after that, no issues at all. Even other's who walked by asked if we needed anything, and how we liked the food. Our biggest complaint is that they play music throughout the restaurant. That is aggravating. Turn off the music, or at least turn it down significantly. Overall, we enjoyed the food, the service was fine, and we would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. We look forward to our next visit.
(4)Eric S.
We have tried every restaurant in this location and this one has the best chance of success. We went the day before thanksgiving and it was pretty empty at around 6pm. I ordered a simple Cobb salad and my wife ordered the salmon. My son ordered the steak. Mine was perfect and a good Cobb. My sons steak was a little too red for him but they fixed it right away. My wife's salmon was overcooked but showed goof flavor profiles. They were ultra sensitive too the over doneness of the salmon and comped the dish and gage us dessert. They CARE about customers. We also got the spinach dip and that was good. The menu looks great and so does the redesign of the interior. We will be back- just bought a grouping for them today. *** We have been back several times and I had to lower my review. The food is just not good. I have a groupon that I bought and cannot bring myself to return to use it. The menu is limited and everything on it tends to be bland or tastes funny or just simply is not good. There were a few good meals but overall I give it a just OK rating.
(3)Shea W.
The staff was great....waiter was very attentive. Menu selection was good, however, I felt it was overpriced for the amount of food we received. We went for lunch and I believe the lunch menu was the same as the dinner menu or at least there was no indication that it was different. I ordered the Fish and Chips and had 3 pieces of fish with undercooked fries. I thought the portion size was fine for lunch but didn't feel it was worth $13. They weren't very large pieces and would have been more comfortable around the $10 mark. My husband ordered a burger for $10.50 and he enjoyed it. We also ordered a dessert and again, we were disappointed in the portion size for the price. We ordered the chocolate lava cake and anticipated receiving something similar to what you get at Chili's or Applebee's. There was a small chocolate cake about the size of a Hostess cupcake with hardly any chocolate fudge lava and a decent sized scoop of ice cream and we paid $7. I definitely did not feel that was worth the money at all. A similar dessert for the same price is much larger at other area restaurants. We eat out pretty frequently but did not feel the value was there for what we got. Probably won't go back for a while.
(2)Gina J.
It's an average of 4 and 1. 4 for food, 1 for service. We live in Ashburn and have been there five times, because we do like the food. If you want good service, maybe avoid Sunday lunch, for both times we went there then, the service was bad. The last time we were there, the service was absolutely the worst we had ever experienced in a restaurant. The hostess led us to our table and told us that our waiter would be with us shortly. Five minutes later, the hostess came over instead and took our order in a rather brusque manner. We got our drinks and then started to wait. After half an hour, yes, you read it right, after half an hour, still no sign of the food. No bread basket or any appetizer. The hostess came over once, asking how we were doing. After we told her that we still hadn't gotten our food, she said that she would check with the kitchen. Then apparently she went back to her station instead. The restaurant wasn't full at all. Two big parties in the middle of the restaurant seemed to get a bit more attention. At least they had a waiter bringing them something to eat and refill their drinks. With no food in sight and getting very hungry, we walked out and went to the Five Guys instead. That experience was particularly disappointing for it was my husband's birthday. We may go back to there again, for the kids really like their food. But I would avoid lunch there. Go to Clyde's or Ford's Fish Shack. Food is usually good, and service is consistent.
(2)Angel O.
Excellent food. Excellent beer selection. Decor and the overall feel is welcoming. Location is a bit odd patio facing out to the parking lot. Price is worth ever penny for the quailty. Top 3 in Ashburn. Two suggestions...replace the faded orange pillows on the patio. Replace the bartender who appears to not enjoy his job to much.
(4)Blair G.
I was out in Ashburn and remembered coming here and enjoying the food. Unfortunately, the food was not up to snuff this time! We had: corn/crab chowder (good), cali-burger (bland, overly salted fries), and the savannah shrimp (overcooked, not too tasty). Our server was very nice and kept our glasses filled all night. She was very apologetic when we noted that there was only one set of utensils, and hurried back with them. But when it came time to pay, she was nowhere to be found! After waiting for a while, I started timing this. After receiving the check, it took another 20 minutes until we were out the door. Though it was okay the first time, I know that I won't be coming back--far better pub food in the area.
(2)Mike A.
I wasn't impressed by this place. The service was great and staff was friendly, but the food itself wasn't anything special. I ordered fish and chips, and for the price I paid, I felt like I barely got any food. I received three small, mostly breading pieces of fish, and a mountain of french fries. The ambiance is nice as well, but they are stingy with portions.
(2)Lauren M.
After being disappointed by the menu at Lost Rhino, we decided to check out The V. And I'm glad we did, there was way more variety in terms of good eats! The pumpkin ale on tap was awesome, and I loved their sweet potato fries and pretzel appetizer! The mango fish taco I ordered was good, but it had no real spice or zing. Everyone else seemed very happy with what they ordered. However, one friend ordered a sandwich without bacon and they gave it to him with bacon. He let them know, and they came back out with a sandwich but he didn't eat it because he thought they only took off the bacon, rather than made a new one. So even when they collected his plate, he didn't want it boxed, and yet they still charged for it. So it was a pretty meh experience for folks. I'd come visit again for drinks, but I wouldn't go way out of my way to dine here.
(3)Sean M.
Atmosphere is modern/trendy. Went on a Monday for dinner so there were few patrons. With that, service was slow and virtually non existent. Ordered the recommended black and blue burger which was OK. Not sure I'd return with so many other good places in the area.
(3)Rose L.
We ordered the mango ahi tuna nachos which were good just small in portion. The pasta was unimpressive. The Delirium Tremens beer was great! But, the service was disappointing. The server we had was not friendly at all or welcoming. Didn't even get a water refill. I ordered the beer sampler and said to have the bartender pick. This was my first time in any restaurant where I was served the sampler but not told what each one was. Beer was good. If I go here next time, I'll go straight to the bar.
(3)Cap N.
Wanted a quick bite. Does not allow dogs. Big hassle. Went to McCormick and schmicks in Reston instead
(1)Mike R.
Time to let bygones be bygones. I finally went here despite my previous grudge, and truth be told, it was A-OK. For those who don't want to read the whole review; I'll cut to the chase: My recommendation is to go on a nice weekend for the brunch, secure a table on the patio, and order the chicken and waffles for maximum enjoyment. ****1st Visit I had the steak salad. It was pretty good, but I couldn't help but compare it to the flank caesar salad I get at Magnolia on the Mill, which is much better in my opinion -- and actually a buck or two cheaper at the 'mill. I wasn't feeling the blue cheese dressing, so I ordered ranch on the side instead. Their Ranch dressing was pretty darn bad. I guess that's why its not featured on any of their menu items -- my fault for ordering it I guess. I happen to enjoy a good ranch, but I couldn't eat the ranch, so I requested Caesar dressing, which the waitress recommended, instead (picky customer alert!). The caesar dressing was actually pretty darn good.... it tasted like an Aioli sauce almost, and I think they must make it in house if I had to guess. The salad worked pretty well in my opinion with the caesar dressing.... but yeah, that ranch. It was like bland and watery white goo. The steak was cooked to order and the rest of the salad was decent. I would have really liked to have pepper on it,.... but alas, there were no pepper shakers on the table.. and after making the waitress run around with my salad dressing fiasco I didn't want to bother her for pepper.... but really, what restaurant doesn't have salt and pepper on the table?? The GF had salmon and vegetables. She requested the vegetables be prepared without butter.... and they came out soaked in butter. Oh well, they were decent tasting, but it's a shame they couldn't make them as requested. The rice that came with the salmon was eh... probably would have been made more sense to serve it with mashed potatoes in my humble opinion. Overall, I think the prices were a little high for the food we received. The total bill was about 38 bucks in total for 2 waters, and the two entrees -- not including tip. so, about 45 bucks out the door. Pretty steep for food that's just okay in my opinion. The bar looked pretty hoppin' though, so they must get some business from that... and the patio looked like a sweet spot to have dinner in the warmer weather. And the waitress did a great job. She was polite and despite our best attempts to throw special requests at her, she didn't frown a bit... she politely obliged the whole while. Thanks for that! *****2nd visit We went again for Sunday brunch... and we thought the chicken and waffles were good. The chicken and waffles are worth 4 stars, but the price to quality on their regular menu from what we've tried I think is in the upper 2 star range, so I'm going to hit 'em with a 3-star overall. So like I said before, the brunch on the patio is where it's at... or maybe at the bar if that's your style -- but I can't say for certain. I think I've heard something about burger specials but don't have the deets.
(3)Ingrid K.
When we arrived, the back brewery and restaurant were closed, but the bar was open. I was impressed with the decor. Absolutely gorgeous. We came so my husband could sample the beers. Bartender was great and everyone at the bar seemed like locals who knew one another, which is nice. Had that easy-going chummy feel to it.
(5)Victoria L.
Thank god the food was delicious because the service...well there was none. And the stars are strictly for the food portion. If you don't mind non existent customer service but are willing to look past it for the food then you'll be good. But usually it goes hand in hand so its hard to even give them 2 stars. My fiance and I got seated right away on a Friday night, which was off to a great start. By the way, you can go on opentable and reserve your seats and get your points! The menu is pretty small, maybe about 10 entrees and a couple options for burgers/sandwiches, some salads and appetizers. Honestly, nothing really stood out for me like I really want that so I was a bit disappointed. Our waiter came by a few minutes latsr and ordered our drinks, I got ice tea and my fiance decided on the beer sampler. Well 5 minutes go by and no drinks, he comes by the table and asks "you got ice tea right?" Like really its been 5 minutes I thought he was getting our drinks the whole time but he didn't even grab them yet. And it was pretty dead in the dining room last night so having alot of other customers wasn't an excuse. So my tea comes out about 2 minutes late but nothing for my fiance. I would think he would try to give us advice on what are the best beers they had to but nothing, he just gave us the paper and told us to circle the 4 we wanted. For an appetizer, we decided on the grilled thai chili wings which were delicious. A little blackened on the outside with a spicy chili sauce. Simple and delicious. Yet, still no beer sampler on the table so he was drinkless. He never came to the table to see if he even got the sampler yet and when he finally did, he didn't apologize or even offered water or soda for the meantime. Our entrees come, I got the black and bleu burger, which was pretty damn good. Melted bleu cheese with thick cut slices of bacon and a very thick flavorful patty on buttery buns. I want another one just writing about it. And my fiance ordered the boneless beef shortribs with baby carrots and garlic mash potatoes, which he really enjoyed. I don't think it was worth $22 though. But....still no beer sampler!!! Mind you, its 4 small glasses of beer its not something big and crazy. I mean you would think they were flying out of the state to go get it. He finally comes out with it 2 minutes after our entrees, which was ridiculous to me. He doesn't ask how our food was, he didn't apologize or say why it took so long. He was so lucky that the food was good to make up for the sucky service. And the whole time our waiter seemed like he was in a rush, he just quickly asked what we wanted to eat and never stopped by once to ask how the food was. Customer service 101. He didn't make us feel welcomed or ever checked in on us. Not sure if I'll be back.
(2)Maria A.
Excellent food. Fast service. Beautiful place but small space for dance. Great DJ has music selections. DJ have a Great personality and pleased customer requested music selection. Local good for groups and business.
(4)Razia A.
Great service. Great food. Great Beer. Drunk off the ribeye steak. Beyond delicious. Huge portion.
(5)Lorilynn R.
One of our New Fav go to spots. The spinach risotto with salmon and scallops are extremely Tastey!!! Live music certain nights of the week, great happy hour. :-)
(4)Steve G.
Came in for lunch. Sat in the dining room which is pleasant and clean. Rows of seemingly fake grasses lined the tables. Ceiling mirrors were an interesting touch. Color changing lit walls were fun to stare at. Upbeat pop music played throughout the restaurant which was nice but not as relaxing as I expected. It's a bit noisy from people's conversations sitting at tables around us. Surprised there is no lunch menu and the menus that were provided were tattered and worn. Initial service was prompt and drinks were brought out expeditiously from a very pleasant waitress. Pork pops smelled delicious. The sauce they were coated in was so good that I found myself wishing there was more of it. There was some non eatable portions but very few. Meat was tender and literally fell off the bone. Cole slaw was bland but nobody ever expects a lot from cole slaw. Really wish I had more of that sauce. Host was helping table service by refilling drinks and running food which was pleasant. Buffalo chicken sandwich looked great. Came served on a potato roll... My fav. Chicken was extremely juicy and seasoned well. Buffalo sauce was spicy but not enough to burn your face off. We split a meal and the waitress proactively brought a second plate for splitting which demonstrated thoughtfulness. Fries were crisp, hot and fresh. As we waited for our plates to be cleared there were a couple flies hovering out empty plates. We received the check promptly and left.
(3)Thomas L.
I ordered the NY Grilled Steak burger. I expected a NY Steak between 2 buns. What I received tasted like some cheap cut of meat. I also ordered some kind of corn chowder soup and it tasted lukewarm. It tasted like cann soup reheated. Waittress was inexperienced. I don't know why she decided to split up our check into 4. People in my party of 4 said the same thing that their burger was overly greasy. The restaurant is clean looking and that's why I am giving it 2 stars. Food wise which is what I care the most, its a 1 star.
(2)Fj M.
The food here is pretty good but slightly overpriced for the quality. The problem is the service. It is slow. Make sure you have plenty of time. Also NEVER sit in the back half of the restaurant. They have two entrances to the kitchen both with curtains rather then doors. Instead of having one in and one out they both go both ways. The staff yells "through" every time they go through. You will hear this every 15 seconds your entire meal. It will drive you crazy. Better in summer when the outdoor seating is open.
(2)Abeer H.
Friendly atmosphere and friendly staff. Live music outside was a great plus!! My only complaint is that the food was overpriced. They charge for every little thing. For example , my dinner did not come with any type of bread, but called for bread because it was scacy..so I asked for a dinner roll and waiter brought it out with no problem but charged me ANOTHER $3 on top of an already expensive meal.
(4)Jennifer W.
I've been to the V before and was disappointed with this visit. I made a reservation for Mother's Day through OpenTable.com . The day before Mother's Day, I got a message on my answering machine to confirm the reservation, so I did. I received an email from OpenTable stating that the restaurant cancelled my reservation, so I called the restaurant back to reconfirm my confirmation and was told that yes, I did have a reservation. I didn't think anything of it At the appointed time on Mother's Day, I arrived at the restaurant. The hostess became argumentative with me saying that I didn't have a reservation because it was cancelled. I assured her that it wasn't cancelled and reiterated that I called back to reconfirm. I asked that, since it wasn't crowded, could we still be sat. She said that I didn't have a reservation. Eventually, my party and I did get sat, but I felt like the hostess didn't want to. Once at the table, a server came by and took our drink order as we looked over the menu. A couple of minutes, a different server came by to take our order, and was surprised that someone had already taken our drink order. I wasn't concerned at first, figuring that the first server was simply being helpful. We all ordered from the special menu for Mother's Day which included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. After waiting for nearly twenty minutes, the main course was brought out by the first server. When I asked when we could expect our appetizers, he asked if we ordered any. (If we didn't order appetizers, why would I be asking?) The appetizers came out a few minutes later. They were warmer, but certainly had been sitting for a bit. The main course and desserts were quite good. I'll be returning to the V, but this was not their best service. Granted, it was Mother's Day, but the restaurant was not full, so I'm not sure why the hostess was a bit rude and the service was slow.
(2)April S.
Came here last Friday for dinner because I had a Groupon. I've been here before for dinner and happy hours, but I won't be rushing back to this place except for HH. The service was decent. Quick but nothing else of note. We ordered the ahi tuna nachos as a starter and were pleasantly surprised. The presentation and taste were great. I had the jambalaya and my boyfriend had the fish tacos for entree. He loves ordering fish tacos wherever he goes but we were both disappointed in these. The fish was fried and the only sauce on it was sour cream. Definitely not worth 15 bucks. The jambalaya was good though, and had a nice kick to it. I noticed that our table was very bare...no salt, pepper etc. Not sure if you're supposed to ask for it or if this was an oversight at our table. The saving grace of this restaurant is their bar area. Their HH deals are very good and the outdoor seating area is awesome for big groups.
(3)Risa R.
we were seated promptly. They were also great as my sister is in a wheelchair and they were wonderful about making sure she was comfortable and we were able to move her from her wheelchair to a regular chair and put her wheelchair out of the way in a protected area. The food was great served promptly. Only thing was when we looked for our waiter for a spoon or condiments or water or beer, he was not to be found. And if we asked a busboy they had the deer in the headlights look. all in all a good experience.
(4)RMthree M.
Lots of poor reviews but I went in with my wife after we bought a groupon. We ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, cod & chips, and two glasses of wine. From the price perspective, it was competitive to the area. The food was horrible. The buffalo chicken sandwich was beyond hot/spicy...should have put a warning that it wasn't going to be "mild." The cod was fried in a decently flavored batter but was dripping in grease. Made myself sick eating it and couldn't finish it. Looks like in the summer that the outdoor seating would be fun...for drinks only. The waiters yell "thru" every time they are coming in and out of the kitchen because it's a curtain divider to the restaurant...and it was freaking annoying. All we heard the whole time we were there were the waiters yelling every 5 seconds...get it under control. Not going back...for food.
(2)Anna L.
We hadn't been here in a while, but we were on our way home from Dulles, wanted to avoid traffic going into South Riding and decided to stop for dinner. My husband and I had decided to start with the blackened ahi nachos before setting foot in the restaurant. We were seated outside quickly and ordered the nachos and some drinks without really reviewing the menu. We were a bit taken aback when the plate was delivered - gone was the bed of greens under the eight wonton chips with the somewhat generous portion of ahi topped with cucumber wasabi and spicy chili sauce we expected. In it's place, were four stacks of two nachos each with a smallish piece of ahi, chunks of corn and mango with a slight drizzle of wasabi cream and aioli. To say we were disappointed is a bit of an understatement. They were ok, but not worth the price in my opinion and without the spice we loved in the previous version. This was the one dish that kept us coming to The V and it's gone. For dinner, my husband decided on the jambalaya while I had the summer risotto with asparagus, shitake mushrooms adding chicken. The jambalaya was ok in that it had some flavor, but I was definitely expecting a bit more kick. Even the Andouille was mild. The chicken and vegetables on my risotto were all that had flavor. The amount of shitake included was very minimal. The risotto itself was bland - truly no flavor at all. A bit of parmesan would have helped this dish as well as some pepper, but they were not offered. Our server was very pleasant and took good care of us. Dishes were cleared, drinks were filled, but I was a bit disappointed the entrees came out before we even had a chance to finish the nachos even though we ordered them later. If I was rating purely on service, the rating would be higher. However in this instance the food just did not justify even an "A-OK". We won't be rushing back.
(2)Elianny S.
I came to this place after reading the Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. The place is pretty nice in terms of the decor and there is a nice patio out front if you want to eat outside. Our waiter and the host were both extremely friendly and welcoming during our visit. We ordered the fried calamari and tuna nachos ti start. I thought the calamari was a bit too oily for my taste but the tuna nachos were delicious! I ordered the fish tacos and they were also delicious! But my absolute favorite part of my meal were the amazing french fries. The fries here were done perfectly, I am still thinking about those great fries!
(4)Kevin S.
I try really hard not to give out 5 star ratings, so on the rare occasions I do give 5 stars it stands out as something truly unique. I waited to write a review for The V until I had been there twice to confirm just how good it was. Both times I have been there with my family, the service has been top-notch - very prompt, professional, and friendly. The food is extraordinary. Based on other Yelp reviews, I had to try the ahi nachos - OH MY! Those were amazing! Then I had the butternut risotto with salmon and it was so good I wanted to lick the plate clean. My wife had the Savannah Shrimp, which she said was good although the rice was undercooked. They quickly brought a new bowl of rice for her and the manager stopped by to apologize for the rice. Otherwise, she said the shrimp were very good. They have a good kids menu, too. They have a great variety of beers on tap. I had hard time deciding what to try, and it turns out they will do a sampler of small glasses of 4 beers, and you get to choose which beers. I had the Bad Kitty and LOVED it. Reminded me of Kilt Lifter from The Pike's Brewing Company in Seattle. The other time we ate at The V was for Sunday brunch. My kids loved it so much they've been begging us to go back every Sunday. My only complaint was the noise level was pretty high, but I can see they've tried to do something about it. They have sound-absorbing tiles in the overheads to dampen some of the sound, so my family was able to hear each other across the table. Loved it. Definitely going back again.
(5)Paul L.
V for Very Very Bad. My family and I ate here last year for Mother's Day brunch buffet and had a very good experience which prompted me to make reservations again this year. When I had made reservations 3 weeks ago, I had spoken to a manager asking if they were going to do the brunch buffet once again. He assured me that they were. That's where the positives of this review end. I received a phone call yesterday asking me to confirm my reservations and I was told that the buffet had been replaced by a 3 course pre fixe menu for $40 per person. I was upset that I wasn't told this earlier and without having much of a choice since I wasn't going to get a reservation anywhere else for my large party, i reluctantly said yes, we'll be there. I went to look on their website to see if the menu would be posted, it wasn't. We arrived at the restaurant and were seated promptly and given menus that were printed on regular sheets of paper, I guess I could look past this, but it was Mother's day, I expected a little more flair, I guess. Our drink order was taken, but took over 10 minutes for half the drinks to arrive at our table. We were told the coffee was brewing, so we accepted it. The coffee finally arrived 10 minutes later after asking for it again. It arrived in PLASTIC cups!! Hot coffee in plastic cups!! I looked around and other tables had proper coffee mugs. They weren't that busy, so I couldn't figure out why we weren't getting mugs. We then had to ask for sweeteners and spoons for the coffee. After looking at the menu, I was puzzled to see how they could be charging $40 per person for what they were serving. The appetizers were tomato bisque, avocado eggrolls?!?! and a fruit and cheese plate. Looking at the entrees, the only thing worth getting were the steak and eggs and rib eye and mashed potatoes. The other options were a joke if we were paying the $40 per person. One of the choices were 2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, and hashbrowns. A meal that would cost under $10 elsewhere, they were charging $40 for!! That's outrageous! The kids menu had the a similar option minus the bacon and they were charging $6 for that! I should have just gotten that! Needless to say, the adults at the table got either one of the steak options. Once we ordered, the appetizers took 20 minutes to come out. I can't imagine soup and a fruit plate would take that much time to prepare. Once we got it, it was very underwhelming. The tomato bisque was bland, the cheese and fruit plate came with 6 small triangles of what looked like slice cheese from what could have been sandwich slices and 2 crackers!!! The fruit didn't look fresh at all. Another 20-30 minutes passes and we still have no entrees. The kids at this point were getting restless and very hungry. Thank goodness we brought cheerios for my son to snack on. I then get up and ask to speak to the manager and plead to him to at least get the food for the kids expedited. Miraculously, all the food had come out 5 minutes later. The food came out all wrong. Some of the steaks weren't cooked to the desired temperature. The eggs were cold, the mashed potatoes were cold. At this point, we didn't want to send our food back because we were all starving. By the way, our server was no where to be found. We had to ask for our drinks to get re-filled multiple times. We all ate our food quickly since we were already here a lot longer than expected and my father in law had to get to work. But then we realized, we still had dessert that we had ordered. This experience seemed to drag on. We were all hoping that dessert would be better, boy were we wrong. I had ordered the bread pudding, which was flavorless not good at all. My wife had gotten the strawberry shortcake, which was more like canned strawberries on top of a biscuit with a dash of whipped cream. When we asked for the bill, which came out real prompt, unlike the food and service, we couldn't believe that we were about to pay the huge bill which didn't reflect the quality of food or service. At this point, we were just glad it was over. Needless to say, we won't be coming back again.
(1)Christopher B.
V is something of a mixed bag. I can only express it this way - it's not sure what it wants to be when it grows up. I've been there three or four times and admit to never having had a bad meal. The fish is fresh, the risotto excellent and the shrimp tasty. The large selection of beer is a plus and the restaurant itself seems reasonably upscale considering it's strip-mall location. But something feels a little off. The service is average, the plants plastic, and the prices a bit, well, pricey. I've come to think of V as a fall-back. If the excellent seafood place up the street is packed (which it invariably is), I head to V. But it's not a destination.
(3)Michelle R.
Went for Mother's Day today. It was the worst experience. We went for moms day last yr and it was buffet. Thus yr was 3 course pre fixe for $40!!! $40?!? We were not told until the night before that they changed from buffet to pre fixe, when they called to confirm the reservation (When the reservation we were told it was buffet). Obviously we had no choice but to keep our reservation for our party of 10 bc it was the night before mom's day there's no way we'd find another open table elsewhere. The food choices were a joke. It wasn't even busy in the restaurant and yet we still waited foreeeever for our drinks, appetizers and entrees, so much so that at one point we asked the manager to see about getting the kids' dishes at least out ASAP. The portion sizes of each plate was SO small and definitely NOT worth $40. I feel so bad for my husband and the other dads in our group who tried to make a special brunch outing for us moms.
(1)John G.
A buddy and I went in on a Sunday and caught their brunch hours. We sat at a table in the bar area. I had the steak and eggs with a beer sampler. My buddy had some fish tacos and a beer. The menu has a lot of variety, keeping in mind this place is an "eatery and brew house." Prices on food are a bit more on the pricey side in my opinion. As we were there I found a groupon deal that was $17 for $30 worth of food, which actually covered both of the meals. So this was very fair. The food was good. My steak was a flavorful and juicy (unknown) cut. It came with eggs and potatoes. My buddy said he enjoyed his tacos, which came with potatoes. The atmosphere of this place is relaxed and welcoming. The outside patio area looks really nice for some drinks and maybe some cigars. The staff was friendly and we had not issued with them. The bartender was energetic and engaging in fun little activities with those at the bar. I will be back soon with my wife for a brunch. In fact, I immediately bought another groupon. I highly recommend for the mature
(5)Lorrie H.
Disappointed again. Poor service again. A consistent lack of awareness for new customers seated in the restaurant. 15 minutes...so I left.
(2)P V.
Met a friend for happy hour and dinner. service was good and apps were great but not special happy hour prices. plus the adult beverages were priced at $3-$4 during HH, and we ordered two each, however the server failed to tell us they were not included in HH prices. Dinner (flat iron steak) was just ok but definitely NOT worth $24. UPDATE: "Happy to report...Great meal and service!" Stopped by on Saturday for an early mother's day dinner. We sat at the bar and Dave was our server. We will definitely go back just for the great conversation we had. We've never at dinner at the V, only lunch, so I have to admit I was a bit concerned after reading some of the reviews for dinner service. I'm happy to say our meals were amazing and had great flavor. I had the ahi tuna spinach salad with the wasabi aioli on the side and a few wonton chips. I was like the ahi tuna nachos only better. Hubby had the Cajun pasta (recommended from Dave), and the flavor was amazing. Not heavy or overcooked meat. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Vegas L.
Was never acknowledged by the hostess or bartender in the bar. The hostess was busy chatting with another person in the bar with her back to the door. We stood there for a few moments waiting to be acknowledged/seated, then decided to sit in the bar. The table we sat at needed to be bussed/wiped off and the bartender came around and did it. He did not ask if we would like a drink or appetizer. He walked away to get menus and after picking them up from the hostess stand (next to the hostess who was still in deep conversation with the same customer), he then became so engrossed in a conversation with one of the wait/bus staff, that he put the menus down on the TABLE NEXT TO US that was unoccupied and went on speaking with the waiter. At that point, we walked out. As we passed the hostess, she said "Have a good evening." REALLY?!?!?!
(1)Karen M.
The last 3 times I've been here, I've been super annoyed at this place. I was impressed the first time. And that was it. This review won't apply to 98% of most people. But, my last few experiences here really soured me on the V. Again, I know this particular review won't apply to most people but the last time really struck a chord and I couldn't leave me previous review as 4 stars as the V for me, is not deserving of 4 stars. The second time I came here, the fiance and I came up the ramp in the middle of the strip where all the other restaurants are at. We came across retractible line dividers separating the patio area (Like at movie theaters) to get to the front door. Ok, weird since nobody was out there, but ok we just opened them up and went through. The third time we came here, they had a big white tent covering the entire patio area. We came up the ramp and found there was no way to get to the front door. So we yanked the side of the tent aside as far as we could to sneak through to get in the restaurant. I asked the manager what the deal was. He said the tent was for colder weather seating and the line dividers on the patio were so people don't just sit there. Umkay... this is Ashburn which isn't exactly rushing with crowds. Ever tried a sign that says "See hostess for patio seating"? Whatever. At least he explained there is a second ramp on the backside of the restaurant. Nice to know now. But, a sign pointing us that way first would have been better. The fourth time we came, the tent wasn't there. So we thought, cool, we'll just go up the main ramp. We got stopped before the front door by concrete planters near the front door which another guy with us helped move aside! Its 20 degrees outside, trust me, no one is fighting to sit on your patio! Then we get inside and are waiting for a table and some moron dude makes a pathetic attempt at a joke about "why did you have to bring the wheelchair along." Ohhhh. We didn't think of that. After a super awkward death stare by me and a lame attempt to laugh at/with us, he left. We got our table and our server informed us the bartender gave our first round of drinks on the house. I'm not sure, but my guess is moron dude works there. Look, if we go to Old Town Alexandria, I don't expect every place to be accessible. But if a place is accessible and the business makes it more difficult to get in that's what I have a problem with. Even the back entrance comes up on the other patio so how do I know next time we come there might be planters, line dividers, a sea of people when the weather gets warmer, who knows! The fiance is much more understanding than I am. If he wants to drag me back here, I'll go. But until then, I won't be back. Especially not for unmemorable food.
(1)Denise C.
This place is just okay. The overall atmosphere is nice. It was practically deserted when I went. The menu is typical American fare. We had the fried green beans appetizer and they were the highlight of the meal. My meal was the salmon and wild rice. The salmon was not seasoned, it was not flavored at all. My friend also got the salmon and hers came out pink in the middle so we sent it back once. It came back the same way and then we sent it back again. Not sure if they confused it with the seared salmon because there are two: seared and grilled. Overall I would go back and try something else this time.
(3)Rose M.
Staff is friendly however kitchen is super slow...its been 25 minutes and I'm still waiting for my food. Good beer selection, but how long does a salad take?
(2)Kristy W.
This place got a five star for one item and a one star for another, so I'll give them the average of the two. First, I want to address their pretzel (the one star). Close your eyes and imagine a pretzel (the kind you bake, not the crunchy kind that Rold Gold makes). What do you have in your mind? Soft, chewy, pretzel-y goodness with salt on top, right? Now imagine that while you're in pretzel daydream land, someone comes and smacks you upside the head with a police baton. Wait, it's not a police baton. It's the pretzel at V. It's so hard I was concerned for my teeth. And it's FRIED! While I support the frying of 99.99% of food, why would you fry a pretzel?! The chewy, soft goodness of your imagination is replaced by something that can be used to keep prisoners in line. And the cheese that came with it was congealed--not that it mattered. Now, despite my misgivings on the stone pretzel we were presented with, time required that we grab something else rather than seeking out more favorable pastures. We grabbed a hamburger, something we figured is hard to screw up (though not impossible). We. Were. Shocked. The burger was tasty. As in, I would order it again and if I were hungry and in the area, I might come back. Completely floored. Everyone else has mentioned the beer selection, which was good. And the staff was friendly, though if I were the manager I'd rather my staff sat around in the back when it's not busy, rather than at the bar. Whether or not I recommend you eat there is based on whether you're in a pretzel mood or a burger mood.
(3)Chad V.
I will keep this brief, as some of these reviewers act like they're writing a novel... Everything was bad on my visit: ice water that tasted like soap. Soft pretzel was not like you'd expect a soft pretzel to taste. Steak sandwich unremarkable and lacking in taste. Hamburger/briskit burger ordered med-well, came med-rare. The beef brisket on top of the patty, was shredded and in a mustard sauce. BEEF brisket is supposed to be sliced and in a tomato-based bbq sauce, if any. Pork is for shredding. Beef patty tasted like it had been cooked entirely in a flame fire, as it was overpoweringly sooty. Table was sticky. That's it. Not coming back.
(1)Preston W.
Stale beer, cold food and obnoxious wait staff is what you'll get if you visit this establishment.
(1)C. A.
Recently visited this establishment and the lack of service and the 1/4 glass of wine turned me off so much I left without ordering. Now I have no problem paying for a drink, however, don't bring me a glass that only has 1/4 glass in it. When I asked "is this it", he said "yes, I can fill it up if you like". Again, I'm out and about on a regular, but I've never been somewhere and received 1/4 glass of wine to the tune of $9. First time visiting...last time visiting.
(1)Alicia K.
I never realized this but they have a great brunch! I've been there for happy hour food which has always been great not went for brunch and it was awesome!
(4)Josh M.
This review is for the food only - and specifically for lunch. My wife and I visited the V Brew House recently for lunch. First off, the facility is beautiful. It has tons of seating - with lots of outdoor areas - to be enjoyed in warmer weather. There is also an extensive beer selection. However, we just visited for a quick lunch and were fairly underwhelmed with both the food and the price. We both had chicken sandwiches - mine Cajun (or something along those lines) and my wife had a Buffalo chicken sandwich. They were OK. However, the upcharge to change from fries to onion rings or sweet potato fries was $3. I wish the menu had more clearly stated that (perhaps I missed it) as it felt like a bit out goughing. All this would have been fine if the bill for two sandwiches and two beers hadn't been nearly $50. It felt very out of line with the quantity and quality of the meal we had just had. Perhaps we ordered poorly and there are better menu options but I don't think I'd go back for lunch. That being said I imagine this would be a great place for a drink after work or to see live music if they have any. The venue/facility was quite nice.
(2)Scott H.
I got a second opportunity to visit "The V" yesterday. (My wife's reaction - Really? It's called The V?Really?) We were at the Lost Rhino Spring Fest and decided to kill my final beer tokens and come here for food instead of waiting in the long lines at the festival. And it was a good call. After a great meal and great service, I'll bump them up to 5 stars ... this is a place that the wife and I look forward to visiting again. We started with the pretzel braid appetizer. The pretzel is a brewpub / tapbouse staple, and this was probably the second-best I've had. (Wild Wolf wins that honor to date.) The accompanying cheese sauce was great. The wife and I then ordered dinner - I went with the goat cheese and spinach salad, add rare steak, and the wife was tempted by another tables order of a burger and went for one. I also added an order of the outstanding pork pops, which came out before the entrees. These things are seriously one of my favorite items at any restaurant now. And the wife, who doesn't like BBQ sauce, loved the slightly sweet and tangy mustard BBQ that is gently applied, making them wonderful. The wife and I both loved our entrees, and I was scolded for stealing too many of her fries. We finished with dessert - she went with key lime pie, and I went with their creme brulee. My wife said the key lime pie had a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the creme brulee was one of the best I have had in a long time. If I had to pick a weak spot it would actually be the beer selection. Most of the things on tap seemed to be the same as when I was there last time, and as I mentioned, they have a bit of IPA-itis. And Golden Monkey was gone, a letdown. Still, its a pretty good selection. The Green Flash Friendship Brew was a nice find. I also had a three beer sampler of Bell's Two-Hearted IPA, the Schlafly's APA, and Starr Hill Dark Starr, and also the lethal Left Hand Wake-Up Dead Stout. Service was pleasant, polite, informative - very spot on in all fronts. The wife and I have this one on our radar for future visits and plan to bring the family here in the future. Wish this one was closer to home.
(5)John P.
Wow. This restaurant needs a change in management or it will be one of the 20 other restaurants that have failed in this strip. Let's start with the table. We were seated in the back corner in a booth for four (we were a party of 5) even though there clearly was an empty six top right up front. Did we need menus? Nah. There are small plates on the table. Can we have some bread at the table? The waiter's actual response? "No, we don't serve bread. The kitchen's too lazy." Yes, he said LAZY. Our waiter was useless in helping in the beer selection. He didn't know any beer other than the IPAs. "I don't like those, so I don't know." Finally brought menus over after asking. Why call yourself a brew house if your staff doesn't know their beers? One person in our party ordered one of their special burgers. The waiter came back 10 minutes after the order to say that they don't have the ingredients. Huh? Okay, can we have a menu? Oh, yea. He orders a new burger. When it arrives, it had the wrong cheese. Waiter's response, "Yea, we don't have cheddar. American is almost the same so whatever." That's the actual quote. That same waiter picked up the tab BEFORE we left. Didn't even ask, just picked it up and walked off. I left him 10% and that was probably his best tip of the night. If you are going to charge $18-24 an entree, get better seating, better waiters, and better cuts of beef. And serve bread...
(2)Tania G.
I wanted to try out a new place for brunch close to home...new fave! This place is very large with a swanky outdoor patio and very welcoming, friendly staff. My sister and I had the special Belgian waffles that had bacon bits inside and bananas on top and the brioche French toast...delicious and I loved the different flavors of both dishes! We also got Bloody Mary's which were made fresh (no pre-made mix!) and it was one of the best I've had! Reasonable prices. It would be fun to check this place out at night! Glad I found this place!
(5)Justin H.
Came here for burgers on Monday, which is a great deal. The beer selection was very good (mostly craft), but the regular drinks (sodas) were a bit pricey. The service was very good. Our server was Kyle. We got the wings (.50 on Mondays), which were very good... Meaty and the chipotle honey sauce was great. The burgers were also good. I got mine on the house salad, which comes with a little bit of goat cheese. On the whole, a very good experience. Will be going back to try the wings with the mango habanero sauce.
(4)Jean L.
Will not come back anymore. There is plenty of accommodations for non smokers but nothing for smokers, not even a little corner. Can get a beer anywhere and a steak so apparently my money isn't as good as the non smokers money. plenty of other places that will provide some sort of outdoor space away from them.
(1)Donald P.
Good breakfast eggs, home fries bacon and toast. Just wish home fries were true home fries that you get at most old style diners.
(4)Haj R.
Good selection of micro brews at the bar. The bar area is a little small but there is seating outside. Bartenders are generous with the bar drinks. Good place to go for date night...
(3)Megan C.
I had been waiting for The V to work out their "new restaurant jitters," and was hanging onto a Groupon until the bitter end of its expiration date. It's nice to see a full-service brewery/restaurant in the pack of eating establishments where others have struggled to stay open, or are counter-service only (Moe's, Five Guys...). I think if you're a business person at the nearby hotels or are looking for a cool brewery with nice ambiance and a modern decor, The V will be your place. It kind of reminds me of what American Tap Room in Reston aspires to be if they didn't stink so much. We did have an Open Table reservation for a Thursday night, good thing - this place was actually really packed! Definitely a good sign on a weeknight in the 'burbs. We were seated in what was possibly the worst table in the restaurant - tiny two-top in a corner, with a very poorly-angled light aiming right in our eyes (was this the interrogation table?). Luckily, the tall hubby was able to move the light. Our server was a little overly-enthusiastic and tried too hard to sell us on their beers, but I guess that's better than a rude, inattentive server, right? We ordered the hummus to begin, with extra veggies. The hummus was creamy and just right - not too much oil and plenty of carrots, cucumber, and pita for the dippin'! For entrees, I opted for a house salad (they accidentally served me the full-size even though I ordered the side salad, but charged me for the side - score!). I also opted for, based on friends' reviews and my penchant for nachos/tuna the Ahi Tuna Nachos. For $10, I was expecting more than 8 slivers of tuna on wonton chips. At least the wasabi sauce drizzle was extra tasty...but I would definitely want to see more tuna or a lower price. Hubby ordered the Chicken Caprese Sandwich and said it was "okay." He wasn't wild about the french fries. All in all, I would return to The V and update my review as necessary. I saw many items on the menu I would like to try, including returning for their weekend brunch. Some of the service aspects were awkward during our visit, but I think they're still growing into themselves as a genuine addition to the LoCo restaurant scene.
(3)Monika B.
Ate here with a big group and we tried three of the appetizers. Onion rings, artichoke dip, and the potato skins. Everything was soo good. The onion rings were my favorite. Husband had the shrimp and rice and loved it. I had the steak and really liked the marinade they used. Everyone loved their dish and there were no complaints. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Ryan W.
The atmosphere for this place is great, very modern. My wife and I ordered some wings for appetizer. They were delicious, sweet and sour. Very large and crunchy. I added on a small Caesar salad to my entree which was tiny and pretty dry. The ribs were overpriced for the quality. Way too fatty and overcooked. Sweet potato fries were cold and floppy, not crispy. My wife had a chicken sandwich with pretzel roll. Wasn't her favorite. The regular fries were good though. Hot and crunchy. I would go back again for the beer, not the food. I wasn't in the mood for a brew tonight.
(3)Nicole S.
Will give an extra star based on our experience yesterday, but I almost dont want to. Every experience I've had here has been sub par for the most part, out of the few times I've been here I've never left fully satisfied or happy with my experience. It's all just very average and almost doesnt even hit the 3 star mark for me but I'm feeling generous. Came with 2 friends and started with the hummus. I wouldnt get it again, for $10 you get barely any chips for the amount of hummus they gave you so you are left with a bunch of hummus. Also, the baba ghanoush was so flavorless they threw some tomatoes on top to try to make it better. The artichokes that came with it definitely were not grilled, they were horrible, definitely not worth the $. We also ordered the pork pops which were good, they had a nice flavor, the meat was almost like a pork chicken wing. Then got an order of calamari which was actually pretty good and i'm not usually a big fan of it. I ordered the jerk chicken sandwich for my meal and a friend got the cali burger. My chicken sandwich wasnt very jerk flavored at all. I wouldnt order that again, was serious lacking any flavor, but the roll it came on was nice. My friends burger was ordered medium and it came well done. It seems like the v always has a problem overcooking things, this has happened to us several times now. So for 2 of us who were together. We had 3 beers each and the 2 sandwiches and the calamari and the total came to $80. Definitely not worth the $80 for the two sandwiches we received but the waiter was nice and attentive and the outside patio is always nice (even though they were playing some horrible music. Who still likes brittany spears?) Ill probably come here again but probably not anytime soon and now I know to kind of shy away from giving the food a shot as i've never really been too fond of anything here yet and I've tried several items several times.
(3)Harrison W.
Best burger in Ashburn, awesome set up. Patio is great. I'd come back again and again.
(5)Mike P.
I've been there twice in the past week and had great service and great food. The chicken wings and burgers are awesome. They have a great beer selection and the Groupon offer was awesome. The atmosphere makes you forget you are in Sterling, VA. It's one of my new favorite places to eat and have a beer at.
(5)Randy M.
Over the holiday weekend I stopped in for a quick lunch. I sat at the bar and admired their beer selection, most I had not heard of. I ordered ghouls night out by DC Brau. I focused my attention on the sandwiches and burgers on the menu. I decided that the buffalo chicken sandwich sounded good. It comes with fries but they have a few substitutions you can make for a couple of bucks. The fries were very good, very hot and crispy. The sandwich was just ok. The piece of chicken was so large that it was filleted into two. Each piece was lightly breaded and dressed with buffalo sauce. The rest of the sandwich was jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato. I think for that amount of chicken it needs a thick crunchy breading. The chicken itself was juicy but it was just about the only thing you could taste. A+ beer selection, and when i go back I'll get something other than the chicken sandwich.
(3)Jill S.
My first few times here we decent. Good enough to make me want to come back. Unfortunately my most recent visit made me not want to go back for the following reasons. 1. The menu is so limited I have to eliminate what I don't like to find something I do like. Even the app list is pretty pathetic. 2. The service is so slow and it's seems the waiters don't have much experience. The host had to intervene 3 times- once to see if our server ever stopped by, next to make sure that we were able to place our order and the last time to charge our credit card 3. Food is mediocre. The side Caesar salad was the best part of the meal. That's sad. It's a shame because I really want to like this place. Improve the menu and get better servers!
(2)Karni J.
Went to watch soccer with co-workers. Great appetizers and off course good beer selection. About half a dozen TVs so everyone had good view to the game. Out patio looked comfortable and relaxing.
(4)Mellisa C.
We recently went here and had a great time. Food and service was spot on. Kid friendly as well. Can't wait to get back!
(4)Robinson L.
Wow. The pork pops and the fried calamari is so good. The pork pops fall off the bone and their beer selection is really good. The ice cream with brownie was also so delicious.
(5)D H.
Went there a few weeks ago on a recommendation for a ribeye steak that was supposed to be like the old Hawaiian Ribeye they used to serve at Houstons. When we arrived there, the place just had a strange feel to it. The interior just did not seem warm or welcoming. Cant really put my finger on it. The steak was just OK. No way as good as Houstons beloved Hawaiian Ribeye. Wait staff seemed young and inexperienced. But the real kicker is shortly after we left, all 4 of us who dined eventually had an unpleasant visit to the bathroom before the night was over. Not sure what I got us, but it got all four of us, so it had to be something there (water?, dirty plates?). But honestly, even if we had no issues with that, for the price, it just does not have the bang for the buck of other major chains.
(2)Andrew H.
Went in here for my last pre-college departure dinner... We decided to sit inside and were promptly sat next to a large party of drunk coworkers..we had to stop our conversations multiple times as you just could not hear each other even across the table. You'd think management would do something about it, but they kept on drinking and yelling. The food came out...all 3 of us requested modifications which were met with no problems...so kudos for that. The salmon, which was what I got, was puny. Quite possibly the smallest salmon filet I have ever had at a restaurant. It was very good, however...just a bit overpriced. I had higher expectations, but the cucumbers were spot on in the lemon dressing stuff. I'll probably be back, but would probably sit outside and enjoy nature's sounds.
(4)Melody P.
I've been to the V for both a personal dinner and also a large business event that I coordinated. The food is good. The service needs work - the waiters and waitresses are nice, but everything is very slow. The managers were also a delight to work with, but the overall experience to me was nothing to write home about. Additionally, the private room we rented for our business dinner/meeting was very small, alot of my executives complained they felt a bit claustrophobic in there. I would likely re-visit this restaurant, but my advice to the business is to liven up the scene, faster/more attentive service, and maybe open up/widen the private room a bit (or sit a large party in one section of the restaurant versus cramming the party into small quarters). If you do dine at this restaurant, check out their Ahi Tuna Salad, its pretty delish!
(3)Hanada H.
Greeted by our server/bartender and let me tell you his customer service is outstanding!! He ran all the tables and the bar. We ordered the cod and chips, turkey blt and spicy ahi tuna nachos and they were all out of this world! Def coming back. A+ for tim.
(5)Angie D.
Huge disappointment! Menu changes were not for the better. The empty parking lot and restaurant on a Friday night should have been a dead giveaway.
(2)Deb G.
It was just OK, nothing really special, food was fine. The steak salad was pretty good but everything else was average (which is ...OK). The menu choices are OK, they cover the usual categories of steak, fish, chicken. There were a few selections that are a little creative, in a good way. We were there with our younger kids, which worked out OK. The outdoor seating area and inside bar are pretty nice. I can see this place being a nice hangout for single people out for a few drinks. While overall it was OK, I don't feel a need to hurry back any time soon. If someone really wanted to go, that would be OK with me. Do you see a theme??:-)
(3)Marcy M.
I came here for dinner with a group from my church. They sat us outside on the couches which was cool, but very hard to eat an actual dinner without a table, so we had to ask to move to a table. You can tell their outdoor seating is for a "trendy young crowd", and the couches really only work for grabbing drinks and appetizers. The vibe is very cool though. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was really good! It tasted really fresh. My husband had the hot wings and said they weren't very good and his sweet potato fries were soggy and cold. It was overall an enjoyable experience, but we probably won't visit that often. I give them 3.5 stars.
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