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Ada's on the River Alexandria Reviews from The Last Year
Wonderful service and ambiance! Food was delicious too! I
Wonderful service and ambiance! Food was delicious too! I would recommend it for business and pleasure!
The seared scallops were delicious, impeccably prepared and
The seared scallops were delicious, impeccably prepared and seasoned. Our server was attentive and provided excellent service. The ambiance was the perfect blend of casual and elevated. I will be back!
I always walked by this restaurant and hadn't tried their
I always walked by this restaurant and hadn't tried their food. I am sold. Food was great, our server was super friendly, kind and knowledgeable... we sat by the water with a nice breeze on a 75 degree day. It was absolutely perfect! Portion sizes are generous so we were able to share their bread, mac and cheese and had leftover steaks to take home l. Def going back!
Had a lovely birthday dinner for my wife and 5 guests last
Had a lovely birthday dinner for my wife and 5 guests last night at Ada's. Food and atmosphere were wonderful but I wanted to specifically highlight the hospitality of the staff. I walk with a cane and was struggling a bit in the rain as I walked towards the front of the building. This was my first time at the restaurant so I was not entirely sure of where to go. A server saw me outside and opened a side door for me to enter, eliminating lots of steps. Once inside, I spied the hostess desk on the other side of a crowded restaurant. A manager noticed my hesitation and took me directly to my table, bypassing the hostess desk and once again saving me steps. Our server, Devon, and the rest of the staff were also very accommodating throughout the evening. This service may not seem like a big deal to many but they were to me and I thank Ada's and its thoughtful staff.
Had an amazing dinner for my husband's birthday yesterday
Had an amazing dinner for my husband's birthday yesterday at Ada's. Food was incredible as always and I was pleasantly surprised they had a kids menu for my son! Janice was incredible and the whole dining experience impressed even my in-laws (not an easy feat- let me tell you!)
We enjoyed a delicious dinner, while seated at the bar.
The bartenders, Laura and Nick, were very attentive and provided excellent customer service. Sit at the bar if you are looking for a more personable and interactive experience. Biggest highlights were the Lobster Mac and the Martini, which included a splash of pickle juice that made the drink even more delicious. Make sure to book reservations if you are planning on dining after 5pm.
Party of 4 and parts of the meals and drinks were 5 star
Party of 4 and parts of the meals and drinks were 5 star quality but other parts brought the overall score down to a 3 star. I ordered the Tomahawk Ribeye and for 18 oz it seemed small. I'm 5'8" 170 pounds and I left hungry. To start we had the oysters and Brussels sprouts. Both were excellent. For accompaniments we had Spinach, Asparagus, and Sweet Potato. The pork chop was a bit overcooked but good size. The scallops were described as best of the best. The salmon was good. The drink special, was worth trying. 2 points of dissatisfaction: We only learned of the specials when the table behind us told about the specials , moments later our food arrived. Restaurant was too cold! We asked for an adjustment, the AC was shut off for a few minutes and then the air started blowing cold again. (Roughly 50 degrees outside)
Highly recommend the pork chop, the sweet potatoes, and the
Highly recommend the pork chop, the sweet potatoes, and the seared tuna (my personal favorites)! I have had lovely experiences with the service staff and bartenders on multiple occasions dining in. Gorgeous patio views and delicious drinks too.
Recommended!! We had an excellent experience all the way
Recommended!! We had an excellent experience all the way around - service, food, drinks, and atmosphere. We got the giant crab cake, brussel sprouts, lobster mac and cheese and the filet mignon. Also tried the black brioche bread and tuna. We loved all of it!! Got the Life on the Water for drinks and could've had those all night - so good. Cannot remember our servers name, but she was awesome and would always want to sit in her section if we could. The outdoor seating was perfect as well. Would definitely go back to try out more dishes - or to have the same ones again.
They were busy and told us about 30 minutes before a table
They were busy and told us about 30 minutes before a table would be ready. We waited at the bar and ordered cocktails. There were some empty tables, but they were probably short staffed that night. The bartenders were very attentive and made some great drinks! We got seated and ordered our food. Many items are fire cooked, and one of the items was the bread. The ends were hard, but you can pull the middle of the bread out since the end crust was pretty much inedible. I wouldn't order this again. The wedge salad was good, came with a garnish of bacon and weed lettuce on top with some charred tomatoes and a single crouton. Nothing special, but the ginger dressing that came with it was amazing! Scallops were cooked perfectly, and the sauce and bacon topping were delicious! I'm not sure why there was corn in a scallop dish but surprisingly it works well with the sweetness to counter the little bit of hotness that comes with the peppers in the corn. It's a great dish that I'd recommend trying The brussel sprouts were not good. First, they were burnt pretty badly. Then they dump enough sauce and sweetness onto them that you can't taste the brussel sprouts. I wouldn't order that side again. And while the service at the bar was great, the service at the table wasn't as good. Maybe I'd try this restaurant again and just chalk up the bad parts to them having a less than normal performance. My main turn-off was that this was a higher priced restaurant, and I expected a higher end meal. We spent $250 for two people between the meals and drinks. What I received was not worth the price. In other words, it may be twice the price, but it's not twice as good as several of the restaurants down the street. Value just isn't there.
Delicious Saturday not lunch or dinner
Went about 4pm as we were hungry. Just missed weekend brunch so we have to go back. We had the oysters to start and they were delicious. I had the pork chop for my main and it was delicious. We had a desert and port to round out a delicious between meal, meal.
UGLIEST ATTITUDE
I went to this restaurant with great excitement and left without sitting at my table with great disappointment and sadness. I was there with my friend on time for my reservation at 7:00. I made a reservation 2 days in advance, and had to postpone my reservation due to traffic. When I called the restaurant and wanted to postpone it, they said there was no problem and they could postpone it. When I got there, I learned that I did not have a reservation and had to wait 45 minutes. If you can postpone my reservation, shouldn't they have found my reservation? But what was really sad was the manager's attitude when he came to solve the problem. While I was trying to explain to him in a very clear manner that I had made a reservation, we saw that he looked me up and down and displayed a contemptuous attitude. He was responding to us by rolling his eyes and giving us a condescending look. After this attitude, I said I didn't want a table and left. I also work as a hostess manager in another restaurant and I know that mistakes like this can happen. The only thing I expected was the sentence "We are sorry for what happened." But unfortunately Manager chose to humiliate us. It was one of the ugliest attitudes I have ever seen in my life. I hope the Manager team does something about this. I am very sorry for what I experienced as a young woman.
Waves of Brilliance and Disappointment on the Potomac
Ok, so we were first timers. That makes for a tricky review since we didn't know what we "must have" (except we knew we had to try the crab cakes). The positive: good physical space, vibe and bar with nice and well-informed waiter, Sam. The black bread and the butter was ridiculously delicious. The prawns were nicely charred and the tuna app was excellent. The important thing, the drinks, were vey well prepared and one of the best martinis my business partner has ever had. The salads, however, were fairly banal and, most importantly, the great crab cake was truly a disappointment. Having a home on the Eastern Shore, we know a few things about crab cakes - and the crab cake was nothing close to "king size" (and tasted nothing close to a definitive, crabmeat-filled monster) and cost $46!! I could have ordered several chocolate soufflés instead! The final bill was stunning and should be the bill we would see at the DC Four Seasons, which has been over-charging self-important beltway bandits for decades. If Ada believes it can command these prices - then God Bless them. But if Ada believes it deserves these prices because of its food - well, I'm sorry to say but there are much better fish (and crabs) in the Potomac.
Great Date Restaurant
Some of the best dessert I've had in the area and I would come back for that alone. The food was delicious, the setting was beautiful. This is the perfect date spot!
Beautiful setting, delicious food
We asked for an outdoor table despite it being an October day, and we enjoyed a delicious brunch— with jackets on. The ambiance was lovely, and we started with ice teas and the brunch bread basket— plenty for the three of us. I had the shrimp and avocado salad, my husband the Lorraine omelette with the best fingerling potatoes any of us had ever eaten, and my niece had the lemon ricotta pancakes. We all tasted each other’s— the food is delicious. The server kept our drinks full— a wonderful brunch!
Coal grilled nom nom
Gorgeous smoky food cooked over coals, but only dropped in to snack at the bar after a long international flight, so can’t comment on the whole vibe / menu. The grilled octopus I had was stunning as was the inventive anchovy mushrooms . Great venue. Only gripe was sitting at wrong end of the bar means you’re next to the cash register & bar staff chatter that don’t really want to hear
Very pleasant dinner in beautiful location and great service with interesting food
Great location and beautiful decor. We had excellent service. Our waitress knew the menu and was extremely helpful in answering our questions. We started with mixed drinks from the bar and found them to be well made. The menu has a lot of variety so even though I am a picky eater, I had a lot of choices here. We split a wedge salad -- it could have had a bit more bacon and blue cheese, but it was very tasty and the corn bread croutons were a special unique touch. I had the mushroom lasagne and my friend had oysters and hash brown potatoes. The potato presentation was a surprise as it was sliced, not diced or grated potatoes. But it was very tasty and a bit portion. We shared the apple beignet dessert. It was not heated all the way through but still it was fine. Next time we plan to order the souffle which you should order at the time of your dinner order so you would not have a long wait. They should say that on the menu (I know of other restaurants that tell you that on the menu and it is very helpful). This was our first time at the restaurant but we will definitely go back. It is a real A+ addition to Old Town choices.
Great family birthday meal!
We went to Ada's on the River for my wife's birthday. Service was excellent and the food was both very good and plentiful. The shrimp appetizer included the largest shrimp I have ever seen and made a meal for my daughter. The wedge salad matched the shrimp in size and was also very good. I had the prime aged burger with fries as my main course and I just managed to finish the burger, which was excellent, but could not conquer the fries, which were also very good. I could have done those more justice if I hadn't led with the salad. None of the three of us could manage dessert but my wife was pleasantly surprised with a dessert to go since it was her birthday. The drinks menu at Ada's is also fairly extensive with many draft beers and wines by the glass. All-in-all, we had a very pleasant experience and definitely plan to return.
The best bartender
We had the best time sitting at the bar at Ada’s! Storm (our fantastic bartender) was an absolute delight and made us the best drinks!! He specifically personalized a drink for my friend and made the best French 75! He made our visit to Ada’s so special with his easy conversation, outgoing personality, and attention to detail. We had a great time!!
Outdoor lunch with spectacular food, service, and views.
Kudos for Joshua’s service and in particular his recommendations on the different plates that we ordered, including the excellent mocktail. The salmon, crab cake sandwiches, grilled mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, and black bread were all delicious and generous portions. Joshua boxed our leftovers for us.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
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Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
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