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Mon Ami Gabi Reston

Mon Ami Gabi Reston

11950 Democracy DrVA 20190, Reston, United States

Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • European


"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mon Ami Gabi, a French restaurant located in Reston. It was a brunch date with my wife, and I must say, the experience was delightful from start to finish. Mon Ami Gabi not only offers a charming ambiance that transports you to a Parisian bistro but also delivers exceptional cuisine and innovative drink options. Let's begin with the food. Don't skip on French onion soup! The steak frites we ordered were simply outstanding. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender, and bursting with flavor. The accompanying fries were crispy and accompanied by a delectable sauce that enhanced the overall dish. Equally impressive was the roast salmon served in a pea and asparagus puree. The salmon was impeccably cooked, moist, and flaky, while the puree added a delightful freshness to the dish. It's safe to say that both dishes left us thoroughly satisfied. When it comes to the drink selection, Mon Ami Gabi truly excels. For those who enjoy alcoholic beverages, the French martini and French 75 are highly recommended. These drinks take classic recipes and add an innovative twist, resulting in a delightful and refreshing experience. The French martini, with its blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice, was both sweet and tangy, while the French 75, made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and topped with champagne, offered a sophisticated and bubbly sensation."

Le Grenier

Le Grenier

502 H St. NEDC 20002, Washington, D.C., United States

Wine • Soup • Steak • French


"I continue to be deeply disturbed by my experience on Saturday Feb 5, 2022. I was a member of a mixed race group who decided to dine at 7:30pm. We arrived on time for our reservation and there was no one available to greet us at the door. After waiting 4 minutes, we were asked for our vaccine cards and IDs and were seated. A group of four came in immediately after we provided IDs and were also seated (they were not mixed race). 15 minutes passed without any service including water. The group who entered behind us was not only catered to but ordered and received drinks. When I saw the server who later stated that he was a manager, I waved for his attention. His response from the base of the stairs, approximately 15 feet away, was WHAT, what 's going on! I responded, NOTHING gesturing my hands to show that there was no water and drinks on the table. His response yelling back was GOOD and proceeded to the service station. I immediately got up and followed him to address the large level of disrespect and obvious ignorance. I asked for the manager which he said he was one but then quickly stated that he wasn 't the only manager. In short, he stated that he didn 't have any time and that he was busy. While I 'm not surprised that people of this nature exist, I was surprised that they are servers in a city with a black population the size of DC 's. I will never return to this restaurant and STRONGLY advise you shouldn 't either!!! Obviously, we did not have French food that night!"

Kings Contrivance

Kings Contrivance

10150 Shaker Dr, Columbia, MD 21046, United States

European • American • North American • Delivery Services


"The staff tried. The food was wedding food, and not oh wow that is great wedding food just eh I can eat some of this to survive. The Maitre D came at the end, when our card had already been taken, and asked about the meal. We were polite but let him know we were not satisfied. We told him we understood staffing trouble and he told us the troubles they were having. He said dessert was on him but then said bill had already been rung so he gave us a note for the next time? he took our plates of dinner which had barely been touched and when asked if we wanted a box and we quickly said no he didn?t once offer a refund or any compensation beyond the dessert. They are dreadfully understaffed so taking 30 minutes for a drink, having empty water glasses for another 30, an hour until apps are all understandable with the staff issue. My dirty martini wasn?t dirty. My husbands mint and cucumber mojito had no mint the second time. The only food that was what we would call in the range of good was escargot and the fried oysters. The Brie tasted as if it had turned. The seafood chowder was bland, the Cesar salad was soggy, the ribeye was COVERED in bland brown gravy, chicken piccata was flavorless and a bit chewy and all the vegetables seemed to be ready for purée they were steamed and no detectable seasoning. We actually asked an hour and a half in to cancel the entrees if not started, we just wanted to leave. The waiter said they were almost ready and being people who hate to waste or inconvenience we said okay we will wait. We shouldn?t of, the meal and tip was $200 and we still had to get another meal that night. It was our 10 year wedding anniversary and our original plan for 18 21st was canceled due to a flooded kitchen. This place was recommended as somewhere to dress up for and get great food. It would make for a romantic wedding venue and had we just gone for a drink we may have had a different view but the food, it just was not good if you like flavorful food, or .. fresh food. The picture of the steak is after he tried to scrape off the gravy."