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Ruthie's All-day

Ruthie's All-day

3411 5th St S, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 22204, United States

Full • Wine • Coffee • Cheese


"Went out for a Sunday brunch with a small group of 6. We made reservations a couple of weeks in advance on the advice of one of the members of our party. And all in all, it was a good, but not great experience We found out way through the Arlington neighborhoods until we came across Ruthies. A cute storefront just adjacent to an apartment complex. We were fortunate to find a parking spot out back and we 're able to marvel at the large offset Smokey out back which is always a positive sign for a restaurant. Upon checking in we started to realize the downside of this restaurant. The service. Poorly greeted by the hostesses and left to stand aimlessly in a overcrowded foyer area, we waited to be escorted to our table. We would have milled about outside, but unfortunately it was approximately 2000 degrees outside. After only a few minutes, we were escorted to our seats. The interior design was lovely and all of us were excited for our meal. The menus were unceremoniously handed to us and we began to peruse our options. Absolutely everything looked outstanding. The waiter came by as we were reviewing the choices and was visibly irritated when we asked for additional time. With a huff he turned on a heel and walked away. Ultimately I decided to try the Nice Salmon salad. Others tried the apple pie pancakes, the Ruthies Big Plate, the burger, and the brisket Bennie. My wife chose to have a collections of sides as a simple meal. I asked to have no egg and no potato crisp on my salad, but if possible, I desired extra anchovies. To which I received some fairly critical commentary from the waiter. seriously? Was actually stated. l. And then rolling of eyes. He was similarly taken aback my my wife 's orders. he was haughtily dismissive that we designed to tailor our choices. It was all I could do to not respond with a snippy retort to knock him down a peg So, having our palates soured by the entry into the meal our food was soon presented. Everything looked wonderful. The presentation was spot on. The apple pie pancakes looked like something right out of a confectioner 's dream. The burger was exclaimed to be the best burger ever by one who has had their share of burgers. The other row dishes were quickly devoured so it 's likely the commentary was limited given the voracious mess of the eating. The my salad was wonderful despite no egg, no crisps and with the extra anchovies . The salmon was cooked perfectly as well. So, to wrap this up Ruthies is a nice location for a meal. The food is above average on whole, with some particularly good selections. If they could work with their staff to make the expertise enjoyable on a human interaction level, it would certainly be a four star locale. Not going to hurry back anytime soon"

Orleans Country Club

Orleans Country Club

316 Country Club Ln, Brownington, USA, 05860-9013, United States

Pub • Chicken • American • Barbecue


"Our waitress was particularly unprofessional, casually wiping sweat from her forehead before serving us our drinks. We had to ask her for silverware, salt and pepper, and napkins after she delivered our meals, suggesting that basic table settings weren’t a priority for her. Overall, she demonstrated a lack of competence in her role, and it’s difficult to convey just how unprofessional she was. When we asked about the specials, she bizarrely counted aloud from one to four to enter our order for two adults and a child into her tablet. Within five minutes, she had to count out loud again to identify the table next to us for their order. She walked past our table twice, telling us we were “all set,” despite our empty drink glasses and unfinished meals still in front of us. To add to the experience, all of our meals were cold, and we couldn’t even finish half of what we were served, leaving us all hungry. The only items available on the menu were lunch sandwiches, even during the evening hours. The table next to us waited so long for their order that the man had to leave to place an order at the bar. They also had to request table settings after receiving their food. Another nearby table faced their own problems, missing two appetizer orders when their main meals arrived—apparently due to a lost slip, according to our waitress. They struggled to get her attention for drinks, even waving an empty beer bottle at her, only to receive a casual wave back! Unsurprisingly, they left feeling hungry and thirsty as well. While the golf course was nice, the restaurant experience was absolutely dreadful. Take note: stay on the golf course and avoid the Orleans Country Club Restaurant! Even if there’s a great band playing on a Saturday night, it’s better to eat somewhere else beforehand!"