Restaurants near Lillian Carey Park

I had forgotten how much I love AnBar’s unlimited dinner option. The food was fabulous, and the entire experience was delightful. I will be back soon.

We called and made a reservation for a particular seat that we like, and we were accommodated. My husband had steak frites with potatoe latkes and I had Bolognese rigatoni. The bread there is delicious and fresh. The salads are amazing. All of our food was excellent. The service was excellent. The ambience was excellent. Just a great experience.

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

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

Excellent food and superb service. We went there for the bottomless lunch, and all the dishes were terrific. The Brussels sprouts were surprisingly delicious!