Restaurant

We were so excited to visit Bilbo Baggins while we were in Alexandria and had added it to our top restaurants to visit. We we arrived there was a young couple ahead of us with a baby and stroller. The had folded up the stroller and were headed in the door when they were stopped by an employee. In a rude tone he said: Employee: "You can't bring that thing in here" (motioning to the stroller) Couple: "We don't need to keep it with us, we can leave it by the door or do you have somewhere out of the way?" Employee: "Nope, we are busy and crowded, you can leave it here" (motions to the street) Couple: (looking confused) : "Leave it here...on the street? I don't feel comfortable just leaving here. Is that safe? Employee: (Shrugs shoulder and turns on his heels) I took one look at my husband and we turned around and left before ever making it in the door. I haven't seen such horrible service in a long time, treatment of patrons was obviously not important in this instance and I would never spend my money at an establishment that treats anyone like this. We went around the corner to the BBQ place and a few minutes after being seated there saw the young couple with the baby & stroller being welcomed in, they obviously didn't stick around at Bilbo Baggins either after that treatment.

A truly interesting restaurant. It looks small but is in fact compartmentalized. It's like a fun maze adults can navigate with a drink or two. The food I must say is outstanding! This restuarant truly deserves 5 stars. The waiter was very patient with us and attentive. Food and drink were brought to the table quickly after orders were placed. A great place for large or small get-togethers, couples, and families. I really enjoyed my time there and I will most certainly be going back very soon.

Girls Night Out! We closed this place down. The food was perfect, the dining area was the perfect place to catch up with old friends, the drinks encouraged loud laughter, overall great time! There is a separare bar area if you want to drink the night away but for us the dining area was exactly what we needed. The food is a little pricey but it was worth it.

Visiting on business, I happened upon this place looking for a late breakfast on a quiet Sunday. The setting is nice. Dark wood commands the decor and the dimly lit ambiance suggests a good place to review and question last night's decisions. Elegant. The Belgian waffle and coffee they brought me were world class in the sense that I have been to many places in it, and have been seldom so impressed...

Great gem in Old Town. Ambiance is great and in tune with the name of the restaurant. Upstairs is spectacular. Menu is simple and will have something for everyone. They do have brunch but it is not all day. Fries are amazing and the burgers are huge so they are recommended.

Excellent food and friendly service. One of the few places in Old Town where you can still order an omelet at lunchtime. Really tasty baked goods too. Been going there for years and will continue!

Love the location!! The food was just fantastic!!! Love authentic Spanish food!!! The service was great!! Very friendly staff.

What a Delight. Warm and Welcoming from the fish to the chips. Friendly and Helpful staff. 10 out of 10

The absolute best place to grab a bowl of pho in the DC area. Cheap, fast, and delicious. Just like a local Vietnamese place should be. Busy just about any day after 630 but even then I've never waited more than 15 mins. Takeout here is always an excellent option. Living in Old Town, this is one of the few places I keep coming back to.

The staff were too busy talking with each other to take my order correctly. The seating area was nice but did not look like it had been cleaned recently

Yum! Great food and service! Very reasonably priced.

I tried oysters many years ago, didn't like, but now I'm a fan of the mind blowing mollusk, at HANKS anyway. I had oyster sake shooters, the calamari and shrimp combination (great portion) duck fat potatoes, onion rings and Oyster Rockefeller. A great and knowledgeable staff, was eager to educate, and serve with a smile.The cocktails were freshly mixed, and the flavors were exquisitely blended, you gotta get there, you'll love oysters, even if you hadn't before. Confessions of a confessed oyster hater.

Great venue for music and whiskey indoor smoking allowed

Excellent for Mothers Day Brunch. Great food. charming waiter.

Delicious gyro egg roll. I thought it would come with fries, but it didn't, just the roll. The megg original slaw was pretty good. As others have said, the portions are small for the price tag, but the quality is really good. The slaw could have used a little less sauce- I had to drain mine out. The staff are very friendly and quick. Overall, its worth visiting.

Out favorite sushi restaurant 10+ years running. Have never had a bad meal. Staff is pleasant. Service is swift. Always a weekend crowd...get there before 6:30 on a Friday or Saturday to avoid the wait.

Possibly the best pizza in all of Old Town. Located in the best part of Alexandria, only a block from the Potomac, this unexpected gem is everything a pizza connoisseur would need. From freshly made brick oven pizza to a vast selection of wines and crafts beers that rotate seasonally, this is one stop you don't want to miss. I highly recommend the Macelllaio pizza (sausage, prosciutto, red peppers, mozzarella, and onions)

Aweful, dirty, rude customer service. Found a long hair in my pizza. Bathroom disgusting. I hate it.

The food was delicious and the staff was fantastic. Because we ordered something that came with drinks and were just having water the waiter kindly gave us another samosa as part of the order. Definitely going back and remembering that this place is BYOB.

Great thai food. I had the Panang Chicken Curry, and it was delicious. The portion size was pretty generous, and I think the pricing is more than fair given the location.