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Name: Dogwood Tavern
Address: 132 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA, 22046
Telephone: (703) 237-8333
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.60

Dogwood Tavern

132 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA, 22046

(703) 237-8333
Store is closed

Dogwood Tavern Menu

Soups And Salads

Soup & Salad

Baked Potato & Four-cheese Soup

Soup Of The Day

Daily Chowder

Garden Salad Or Dogwoods Caesar

Dogwood Scallop Salad

Apple & Chicken Salad

Wedge Salad

Cobb Salad

Steak Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Tavern Bites

Blue Ridge Chips

Oyster Bar

Hummus & Pita

Oyster Fritters

Shrimp N Grits

Oysters Rockefeller

Buffalo & Honey Pepper Wings

Chicken Luray

Heaping Nachos

Quesadilla

Shenandoah Sliders

Potatoskinadilla

Surf & Turf Sliders

Chesapeake Crab Sliders

Chicken Fingers

Basket Of Waffle Fries

Virginia Mac & Cheese
Sandwiches

Big Chimney Build-a-burger

Big Chimney Build-a-burger - Choose Your Cheese

Big Chimney Build-a-burger - Choose Your Toppings

Virginia Ham

Commonwealth Club

Catfish Sandwich

Tidewater Po Boy

Dogwood Chicken Sandwich

Crab Cake Sandwich

Turkey Reuben

Hot Turkey & Cheddar

Chicken Parmesan

Philly Cheese Steak

Chicken Philly
Entrees

Culpepper Strip Steak

Chesapeake Crab Cakes

Dogwood Surf & Turf

Cedar Plank Salmon

Herb Roasted Chicken

Cornmeal Crusted Catfish

Pecan-crusted Trout

Rappahannock Ribs

Flat Iron Steak With Wild Mushrooms

Hampton Roads Scallop Pasta

Dogwood Pasta Carbonara
Wraps

Big Meadows Chicken Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Potomac Pesto Chicken Wrap

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap
Sides

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Potato

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Virginia Ham Mac & Cheese

Waffle Fries

Cole Slaw

Spicy Buffalo Pasta Salad

Healthy Meal suggestions for Dogwood Tavern

Soups And Salads

Soup & Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Potato & Four-cheese Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Daily Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garden Salad Or Dogwoods Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dogwood Scallop Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple & Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cobb Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tavern Bites

Blue Ridge Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Bar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus & Pita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Fritters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp N Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Rockefeller [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo & Honey Pepper Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Luray [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Heaping Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shenandoah Sliders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potatoskinadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Surf & Turf Sliders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chesapeake Crab Sliders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basket Of Waffle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Virginia Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Big Chimney Build-a-burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Chimney Build-a-burger - Choose Your Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Chimney Build-a-burger - Choose Your Toppings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Virginia Ham [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Commonwealth Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tidewater Po Boy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dogwood Chicken Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Cake Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Turkey & Cheddar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Parmesan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Philly Cheese Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Philly [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Culpepper Strip Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chesapeake Crab Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dogwood Surf & Turf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cedar Plank Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Herb Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cornmeal Crusted Catfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pecan-crusted Trout [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rappahannock Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flat Iron Steak With Wild Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hampton Roads Scallop Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dogwood Pasta Carbonara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Wraps

Big Meadows Chicken Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potomac Pesto Chicken Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Baked Sweet Potato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Potato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Vegetable Skewers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Virginia Ham Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Waffle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cole Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Buffalo Pasta Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Visit below restaurant in Falls Church for healthy meals suggestion.

Chili’s ( 5501 Leesburg Pike )

Applebee’s ( 127 East Broad Street )

Einstein Bros Bagels ( 913 W Broad St )

Famous Dave’s ( 370 W Broad St )

Visit below restaurant in Falls Church for healthy meals suggestion.

Chili’s ( 5501 Leesburg Pike )

Applebee’s ( 127 East Broad Street )

Einstein Bros Bagels ( 913 W Broad St )

Famous Dave’s ( 370 W Broad St )

Write An Anonymous Review

M. Jackson W.

We've been here a number of times, and I generally like it. Decent food, reasonable (but not cheap) prices, a good atmosphere, and cool owners hanging around. Brunch on Sundays is good stuff and a good deal, and a nice alternative to the Pancake House down the street. But some of the other folks working there are abysmally bad. This morning, the hostess neither said hello nor goodbye (not much of a hostess), and unfortunately got their worst waitress. If you get the waitress with a lip piercing, be forewarned. We're low-maintenance folks, but it took us nearly half an hour to get our check, we never got a drink refill, and she seemed to have no problem with any of this. In the past, she's been no better, forgetting about tables, throwing a fit when more than one person needs to use a card, etc. It's enough that an otherwise good place, right down the street from me, is a place I think two or three times about visiting. If they staffed a little better, this would be four stars.
(2)
Peter M.

This is my stand-by for local food and drink. I don't think I've had anything on the menu that I haven't enjoyed: plump wings, delicious eggs chesapeake (like eggs benedict, but with a crab cake), I've even had the surf & turf here. It's a great spot to watch a game as well. Drink prices are reasonable and the staff is quick on the draw. Thankfully, it's not one of these annoying places in the area that cater to other team's fans. The Skins are on most of the TV's, with audio. Highly recommend.
(4)
Kim G.

I think the food draws me here. I had returned from Reggaefest with a full belly of beer and a bit of the munchies and I was pleasantly surprised with the menu at Dogwood as well as the ambiance. Low lights, the glow of the fireplace (and tv screens), the fact that you can only smoke on the tiled floor...highlights for me when I'm going out in VA. I love the cheesesteak and mac-n-cheese. This place is good at any time of day! I've had the brunch buffet ($13) which included bagels, lox, capers, red onion and cream cheese-basically my dream brunch. Oh yea and fresh pretty fruit to go with that sausage and home fries. You can order your omelette or waffles with a minimal wait. The crabcake benedict is a bit on the thin side but the hollandaise didn't look so artery-clogging. They have a small stage for live music. On weekends, there is a bouncer, and the bathroom is unisex. This place is adding character to the CFC which I love!
(4)
Chris V.

The other reviews have it pretty much spot on - this place does it all pretty well. As a bar, it's a great place to grab some pub grub and a beer. As a restaurant, it appeals to a wide age group (cool enough for young people, nice enough for old people, with a good variety of menu options). The staff in both the bar and restaurant are great - you'll never wait long for a drink at the bar, and I've never encountered anything other than friendly, efficient wait staff at the tables. If you're into sports, Dogwood has a ton of TV's, including a projection screen that they roll down for big games. And the brunch is absolutely top-notch for a venue of this type. About my only suggestion/request would be to expand the beer selection a bit. Currently, the selection is no better or worse than any other bar in NoVA - your basic macrobrews and their associated pseudo-craft brands. But offering a true local microbrew or two (Dogfish Head, Flying Dog) would make the place truly stand out. Overall, good place for just about any casual occasion - happy hour, lunch, dinner, nightcap, etc. Bring in a microbrew or two and I'll amend my rating to 5 stars.
(4)
shannon m.

I went here the other day with 6 coworkers to celebrate someone's last day at the office. Though we went in the middle of the lunch hour, it wasn't very busy and they were able to accommodate our large party without any problem! The decor and atmosphere was really nice as well. Our table split several appetizers. We had fried mac and cheese balls which sound horrible but were the best thing I've tasted in weeks! They were so moist on the inside but nice and crispy on the outside. We also had some wings which I thought were good, but I'm by no means a wings aficionado. We also had the blue ridge chips which were fantastic. For my entree, I had the Big Meadows Chicken Wrap. I usually don't order wraps from restaurants because I find that the tortilla gets soggy, but I felt like being healthy. To my surprise, it was probably one of the best wraps I've had. They had just the right amount of everything in it. I had mine with a salad on the side, but I have it on good authority that the french fries are good as well! I will definitely be back!
(5)
Kimberly D.

I'm not impressed at all with this place. For one, the service was HORRIBLE. I will say that everyone I saw working there was super young, so maybe it was one of those summer jobs that they could care less about so they provide bad service. Either way, no water was refilled, food was forgotten, and they never came to check on us at all. It took us about 10+ minutes to even place our order due to the waiter ignoring us. The food is even less impressive. Standard American food-- bland, uncreative, and all around boring. Looking at the menu, there was little to no vegetarian options. I'd say there is a bigger bar scene than a restaurant scene. The people at the bar were SO loud, to the point it disrupted my dining experience. I felt as if there should be a better separation between the dining area and drinking area to block out the noise. Overall, I would never recommend this place. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because it was edible. (Ha!) The food wasn't good by any means-- but it definitely was absolutely disgusting either.
(2)
Trish P.

nice restaurant in a nice neighborhood. not to mention - its a pub. i had the shrimp and grits appetizer first. it was small enough to be an appetizer for one to two people. the shrimp was cooked well - not rubbery - the grits were perfect and nicely cheesy. i would have given a higher rating, but the sandwich i had was not amazing. i had the crab cake sandwich - i actually ordered the the crab cakes - but for some reason the waiter handed me a sandwich. i mentioned the screw up - and he DID offer to correct it, but i know better than to inconvenience those in food service. i just said, it's cool and ate my sammich. about that sammich - the crab cake was very liquidy. not really in a bad way, but not in a good way either. it made my dining experience a little more messy than i intended. the favor itself was ok, but nothing that wow-ed me. it also came with waffle fries that were nice.
(3)
T L.

It was slightly chilly on the night we came here otherwise, I would've loved to sit out back. There is another entrance from the back which is where you'll find parking. The service was OK and we never felt rushed to leave. The honey pepper wings were drool-worthy as it was good amount of crispiness and not too messy to eat. On the other hand, the quesadilla were so messy to eat for whatever reason. It was OK; a standard quesadilla. The crab sliders were my 2nd favorite. Very yummy. The basket of waffle fries were good but there are a lot of those tiny pieces versus a whole waffle fry. It's like trying to grab a good solid potato chip from the bag but you keep getting the broken pieces. SIGH!
(3)
Simeon T.

I wish this place was here when I lived down the street. I look at this place like a bar. Yes it has some restaurant elements to it, but really the place is called TAVERN for a reason. My friends and I ordered across the menu and everything we had was really good! The spicy wings were great, Nachos were VERY generous, and the sandwiches looked great and fresh. Beer was a little on the steep side, but they did have a brew of the month and their calendar had a lot of happy hour offers which I would love to try sometime. Not too pretentious, yet offers a step above the average bar fare at a reasonable price makes this a go to spot in Falls Church City.
(4)
Susan F.

I eat in Falls Church regularly so am always on the lookout for new, good places to dine. The space Dogwood Tavern is in was once the Broad Street Tavern, which was your basic bar food kind of place. So when I saw what looked like another basic bar going in, I expected the Dogwood Tavern to offer more of the same. Was I wrong. First the food. Nummy, delish, just darn good. That's all I gotta say. Crab cakes like no tomorrow, whole grain breads, nicely done salads. Today, for instance, one of my dining buddies had the crayfish chower which he declared wonderful, followed by a wedge salad with bleu cheese dressing. Now I've seen wedge salads and this was a wedge salad. Half a head of crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce nicely covered in bleu cheese and tomatoes. Wow. He sure liked it. Second, the service. Now usually I'm dining in Falls Church for lunch so the crowds are not immense at that time. But still, in the three times we've dined at Dogwood Tavern, the service has been very good. Third, ambiance. As another reviewer noted, Dogwood Tavern has been entirely re-done. It has a warm, comfortable feel and the booths are very comfortable. The back patio is also a great setting, in spite of the fact that it is right next to a parking lot (it is entirely closed in by a wood fence). The only down moment for the restaurant was a comment from one of my male dining buddies today that the men's room could be cleaner. All I gotta say, based on what I've heard of men's rooms in general, is thank God I'm not a man. So there you go. Good food, good service, good ambiance. And, oh, they also seem to have a make your own Bloody Mary section at the bar for those of you who like your brunches with a tasty Bloody Mary. If I were a Bloody Mary fan, the sheer number of hot sauces available alone would impress me.
(4)
Kim A.

We went there last Monday and were very excited to see how nice the old Broadstreet Grill turned out. We had a great time. The menu and food were great and the service was awesome! My friends and I will definitely be back!
(4)
Marissa C.

They have great food here, the chicken wrap is my favorite. They have specials on oysters here but theyre not fresh at all so I dont recommend it. There's tons of parking in the back, they have patio seating as well.
(4)
Nate A.

My friends and I stop by about once per week. We highly recommend for lunch/dinner and happy hours. Beer Selection: Price is good and each month they rotate a micro-brew on draft. Otherwise, you'll find the normal selection of draft and bottled beer. Atmosphere: It is very warm and inviting. You'll find a diverse crowd of sport fans, work happy hours, and families. There are plenty of TVs showing sports. There is no smoking in the restaurant area. Food: The food is the reason we keep coming back. The prices are good, the portions are large, and it is very good. I am a big big fan of the Monday night $0.50 wings.
(4)
Peter u.

I've been there once for a breakfast, which while a little pricey seemed very nice. Much better than going to IHOP or something. Food and service were great. I have also been there a couple/few times at night for drinks. Atmosphere is that of an above average or upper middle class bar. Prices and service were fine. The only complaint I have is that each time I have been there I have been driven out by the extreme loudness of their band. I haven't been back for that reason in a few months, maybe they've changed that by now? UPDATE: Jun 2014. They have added a roof-deck bar that is really cool! I've been up there three times and had a great experience each time. Love it!
(4)
Robin M.

Went there for Monday night football, drinks and some food. I the waitress was there at our table within minutes, she seemed very pleasant. I ordered a Absolute dirty martini and an order of oysters Rockefeller (one of my favs). The martini came and it was just vodka that had been shaken with straight ice. As the waitress dropped my martin " she asked did you want olives with that", uh yes please. I was thirsty and figure, well it is cold alcohol...I sipped on it. Then the "so called oysters Rockefeller" arrived, they DID come in a real oysters shell but weren't anywhere near a oysters Rockefeller! It was pimento cheese-whiz with something that resembled small pieces of oysters, by far the worst rendition of oysters Rockefeller ever!! As for my next dirty martini (wish I never ordered it), It tasted like the bartender thought that pouring pickle juice in a glass constitutes a dirty martini....blllllaaaaaah! I will not be spending my hard earned money here!!!
(1)
Stephen P.

Mediocre fattening food, but it was full and there was a great energy in the place!
(3)
Susan B.

I've enjoyed everything I've tried here so far. I like that it has a nice bar, and is also a nice family friendly place in the restaurant area. It feels like a nice neighborhood place, very friendly and inviting. Last time we had an awesome salad, with bacon wrapped scallops, spinach, cranberries, pecans....very yum. I've also been here with the family and they have a nice kids menu as well.
(4)
Sally E.

I like the ambience, the food is good. Service was a little slow when we were there for dinner, but they seemed quite busy, so I'll give them a pass, as we also went for lunch, and the service was attentive. Plan to go back.
(3)
James H.

Always great food and atmosphere. Great Sunday brunch. Love the omelette and waffle bar.
(4)
Casey J.

A good place to watch sports in Falls Church. Menu is simple as hasn't really changed since it opened.
(2)
Sarah J.

I went to the Dogwood several times while I was living in Falls Church and I really enjoyed it. The food was good, the service was generally prompt and courteous, and it was convenient to where I lived. It's a nice place to go with a few friends and have a nice meal and still be able to hear the conversation.
(4)
shawn g.

Tuesday nights are the time to be here. The Raw Bar happy hour from 4p-close is worth it for the oysters alone. at $3.49 for half a doz oysters, you can spend $20 here and slurp away your evening. We ended up getting the snow crab clusters, and the mussels as well, all were really tasty. 2 doz oysters, mussels, crab, veggie skewer, and a beer came out to less than $40. Even though others warned to get here early, we arrived at 8:45 and had no problem getting a seat or food. It was pretty crowded, and a lot of folks were watching football at the bar, but we got a booth and stuffed ourselves on seafood goodness. Drink specials end at 7pm.
(4)
Mad H.

Another Minus 5. Hate That We Have To Even Give A Star To Comment. So I'm Hanging At A Falls Church Establishment Last Night And Low And Behold... Someone Brings Up DOGWOOD And How Much They Can Not Stand This Place And Their Shitty Experience There And How Rude & Disrespectfully They Were Treated By Two (Tammy & Jeremiah) Out Of Their Ridiculously NUMEROUS Amount Of Managers. These Comments Got Others To Chime In W/How Much They Can't Stand Dogwood As Well And Their Shitty Experiences. Also Added In About Another One Of Their Manager's (Jack) Rudeness & Disrespect That They Experienced And That They Will Never Go Back. One Was Told They Were No Longer Welcome For Their Negative YELP Review. SMH - REALLY?!? Hearing All Of These Rants Last Night Gave Me Complete Justification For My Deep Lack Of Respect For This Low Budget Joint & How Disrespected I Was Treated By Their Management!! I Can Vouch That Three Of The Managers There - Jeremiah, Tammy & Jack... Are Complete Rude, Cocky ASSHOLES... To Say The Least. No Respect For Their Customers Or Employees. In Addition, The Owners Think Their Shit Don't Stink As Well. Anyone On Here That Has Given This Joint A Good Or Great Review... Are For Sure Either Owners, Management, Friends Of Owners Or Management Or Workers That Have Been There A While, Because They Are Young And Don't Want The Place Shutting Down Or Losing Their Jobs. This Place Is Such A Wanna Be Hot Spot, With Alot Of Bad Attitudes Employed. They Need To Realize... They Are A Struggling Dogwood... Not A Wolfgang Puck Establishment. (Though The One Manager, Jeremiah, Seems To Think He's Wolfgang Puck - LOL) ... These Jokers Need To Be Happy That They Are Even Getting Customers That Aren't Family And/Or Friends (Which Isn't Too Many) And Show Some Respect. I Highly DO NOT Recommend This Establishment And I Can't Be Banned For My YELP Review Like The Other Patron Was, Because I Wouldn't Think Twice Of Setting Foot In There Again - Unless It Was A SHUTTING DOWN DOGWOOD Party. HA!! And I Could Care Less Of Their Opinions And Thoughts. Again... NEGATIVE 5!!!
(1)
Greg H.

Great beer menu that changes with seasons. Only been for drinks and live music on Saturday nights. Good atmosphere and nice place to just lounge at the bar
(4)
CJ M.

I have been going to Dogwood consistently since I moved to Falls Church 2 years ago. This place has great food- quesadillas are amazing, soups (especially their chowders) are to die for, and any wrap or sandwich is mouth-watering. The Big Meadows wrap is my favorite, with grilled chicken, sprouts, avacado, pinenuts wrapped in a torilla with chipotle mayo.....soooo good!!! Shrimp Po Boys also takes the cake! Service has always been exceptional. Usually has great food specials and decent happy hour specials.
(3)
Megan D.

I have been here to eat with friends a few times now and really enjoy it -- lots of choices on the menu, really reasonably priced and also kid-friendly. Was pleasantly surprised by the late-ness of their brunch offereings on the weekends (I think I was there at around 1:30 on a saturday and was still able to get brunch -- yay!) I don't know what the bar "scene" is like int he evenings, but this is a great place to grab lunch/dinner with some friends.
(4)
Shannon R.

It was a Sunday, Fans cheered, the wait staff were excellent, I had a bloody mary and oysters, they were each pretty good. Then a family with 3 kids sat next to me... Kids are great and most times I can handle it, but I had a headache and couldnt handle the squeeling and crying, so I left. I'll definitely try this place again.
(4)
Carmin R.

Great food Great atmosphere. The place to be before any show at the State. Highly recommended.
(4)
Abby A.

Dogwood is a great local bar. The service is friendly (our waitress remembered our beer orders the second time she served us). The food is decent. I wasn't crazy about the wings and the poboy was a little disappointing and dry. But the burger and other food have been great. The raw bar on Tuesdays has raw oysters and peel&eat shrimp, love it. They gave my nephew colors and a fun sheet, which was nice. It's our favorite pub in Falls Church.
(4)
Melissa S.

I am a big fan of this place. Been here twice now, once for drinks and once with the family for dinner - both times it hit the mark. The food was good (middle of the road American) and the service was prompt and friendly. It is a low-key place with decent food and good beer specials. This time of year especially it is nice to hang out by the fireplace with a few friends and a pint or two, a good addition to the neighborhood.
(4)
David F.

Good food, plenty of seating. Family friendly staff and food. Try the mashed potato quesadilla appetizer.
(4)
David R.

Holy Toledo, those Skins fans here are rowdy. Don't go during a Skins game. You will feel left out. This is a locals bar. I give it high marks for their diverse menu (typical pub food plus a few surprises), and their great outdoor patio, behind the restaurant. My friend and I had the entire patio to ourselves one long Sunday afternoon last fall (yes, there was a game on....) Shut your eyes, and you're in Europe, not downtown Falls Church. This is a good addition to the otherwise boring downtown Falls Church offerings.
(4)
J L.

So far, I have been here three times, twice for food, once for drinks. During all those times, I have sat at the bar watching one of the many (sports) games on TV. The bartenders are very affable and will typically switch the tv. For the food: The Dogwood Tavern has a fair amount of variety on the menu from traditional bar fare to some tasty dinner entrees. The first time I came here, I decided to play it safe with some wings and a burger. I ordered the Buffalo Pepper Wings at the Bartender's suggestion and they were awesome. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor was reminiscent to that of General Tso's but it was more toned down and not as spicy. The burger I ordered consisted of Angus beef, cheddar cheese, and bacon. I topped it off with some lettuce, tomato, and red onions. It was juicy and flavorful. The ingredients tasted fresh and the bun was nice and soft. The second time I visited, I ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon. It came with vegetables and potatoes, I opted for the mashed. The fish was cooked fork tender and was very good. I was pleasantly surprised about the maple glaze too as it added a subtle sweetness to the dish. The vegetables and potatoes were good but nothing exceptional. I also had the chance to taste the Potatoskinadilla which was essentially a Quesadilla with potatoes instead of meat. It was good and the small slice I had was very filling. For the drinks: I typically order Guinness and rarely get anything mixed, however the times I have (or when my compatriots have), the drinks have been deliciously strong and much appreciated when compared to some other establishments in the area. All in all, this place is definitely worth a visit. The food is good, the portions are large, and the price is very fair.
(4)
Your P.

Urgh.... A lovely place, and we thought it was a sweet find on a Friday night... Alas, the vegetable skewers with my breaded catfish were barely warm, and mainly raw (I like raw vegetables, but didn't order them). My partner's chicken satay was just plain cold. The service was....well, relaxed (my appetizer came about 10 minutes before hers...still, my bluepoint oysters were sensational, even if her chop salad had bitter -- and not in the good way -- lettuce. We won't go back.
(2)
Jeremy S.

My friends and I frequent the Dogwood as a place to watch football on Sunday, to get a drink before a show at the State Theatre, or just for a good bite to eat. Honestly, I have had much of the menu and the only thing that I didn't find very tasty was the ribs. The BBQ sauce was pretty gross, but every other thing I have ever had on the menu has been great. I particularly enjoy the wedge salad and the honey pepper wings. Other items of note are the beer battered chicken skewers, the surf and turf sliders, the waffle fries, and the potato and cheddar soup. The bar has a great local bar feel and most people who are in the tavern are local. The service has always been good, but sometimes when it is really busy things can get out of hand. I take that, however, to be a necessary evil, because I really do want the place to succeed and if it weren't busy it would likely fail.
(5)
Mike E.

Cool atmosphere, good service, sub par food. My girlfriend and I each got a beer and we split the scallop pasta. The scallops were tasty, but the pasta was flavorless and bland; It felt almost like a chore to have to eat it. The most disappointing part of the whole ordeal? Our bill for two beers and this pasta after tip was $40.00. Pretty steep.
(3)
Jon C.

My experience is based on a Saturday afternoon visit. I stopped going to the old Broad Street Tavern due to the clientele that it drew. The new occupants of this building did the smartest thing of all by removing the pool tables and dart boards. It seems to have driven some of the trash out. The layout remains the same, but it has gotten a serious upgrade aesthetically. The bar has been slightly extended on the main dining room side, and the decor has an "Old Virginia" colonial feel to it. It was a very comfortable ambiance. The menu is very unique, and everyone at my table (there were four of us) enjoyed the food. Try the waffle fries, they're ridiculous. Service could be better. The restaurant was slow (there were two other tables seated, and a few "blue collar" men at the bar), and our server didn't seem to be very interested in paying attention to us, and there is no way I would hire the bartender to work in MY bar. Considering the location, the patio area is beautiful. I was skeptical about the big wooden wall that I saw on the outside, but I imagine it is probably there so you don't have a nice view of the dirty parking lot. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised. I will definitely be returning with friends to eat and drink at Dogwood, and encourage everyone to support local businesses!
(4)
Karen B.

Sunday Brunch! On the weekends I enjoy a nice breakfast. I don't always enjoy being the one to make it! Our daughter is a picky eater and we also have an infant. We wanted a place that was reasonable, good, close to home, and friendly. Dogwood Tavern is all of those things. On Sundays you can order from the menu or order from the waffle and omelet bar. My family has done both but prefers the waffle and omelet bar since it is only $5 for our daughter who is 4. Yes, they understand that little kids really don't eat that much! So many other places want to charge almost full price for toddlers and little ones. It is insane. My daughter usually eats a quarter of a waffle with some sausage and fruit. The omelets are also good. But if you want to order from the menu-get the eggs benedict.
(4)
Gardner H.

Food is better than average tavern fare, great service and niiiice, tv's. An oyster bar to boot. Beer selection not huge but quality.
(4)
Julien P.

LOVE the buffalo pasta salad...addictive. I have to force myself not to order a sandwich or a wrap everyday for lunch. Staff is always super friendly.
(4)
Matt F.

Dogwood is my favorite Falls Church restaurant. They have outdoor seating in front and back, a long bar, and the dining area is just formal enough where you don't mind going there on a date. Why take a girl to a tavern on a date? - Because the food is great. Not only is the food great, but because it is priced reasonably, you don't feel like you're getting ripped off like you do most places in the area. This gains my repeat business. I thought I had cornered the market by recommending this place, but now that all my friends go there and continue to recommend it, it is not the small treasure it used to be. Lets hope the quality is maintained, the prices remain reasonable, and cheerful Bailey continues to work there... and chefs, great job.
(5)
Emma B.

Food was good. Beer was good. Service was slow and MIA for most of our meal. Noise level was loud enough that my 2-year old's antics were covered.
(4)
mario k.

Food is great. It's owned by the same folks at RagTime in Courthouse, but the atmosphere is much calmer and cleaner, and the food is 2 stars better. Very cheap. Casual. Reliable.
(5)
Jazzy J.

Best nachos I have yet to devour! I used to live in Falls Church and would go to the Sunday brunch weekly - something not to be missed! Now I make sure to stop by every few months as the comfort of the place always draws you back. Their staff is pretty regular therefore always see the same people as are the guests. I also recently found their pitcher of mimosa which I do not know how I went two years with out knowing! I mean cmon a pitcher of mimosa's, Sunday football and brunch - a total winner of Sunday Funday!
(4)
Rick G.

We've been taking this place for granted for a while, but it's a good reliable American-style restaurant that has, well, reliable beer and wine too. They do a pretty good job with raw oysters (a bit more shell bits than I expect), but the prices are good and the Tuesday night raw bar specials are very good. This group also has Ragtime and Rhodeside Grill in Arlington and I think the food at Ragtime is a bit more reliable - the chicken in the buffalo chicken wrap at Dogwood is usually overcooked, but Ragtime's is perfect. The burgers seem to be classic pre-formed frozen patties, but the rest of the sandwiches work well. My daughters like the mac-n-cheese with Virginia ham. The beer list has some interesting micros and seem to keep Lagunitas IPA on, which is a good fall back. The house wine is fine. The service is above average and the mostly college age ladies keep things moving. Really, nothing exciting, but reliable - very reliable.
(3)
mark e.

great beer, micro of the month, spacious bar, not too crowded. good food. low key, not trendy. what else can u ask for.. if your looking to score with some dumb broad go somewhere else.
(5)
M H.

Dogwood Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants in the area for American fare. The atmosphere is casual, the food and the service are consistently good and they have, by far, the best turkey burger and waffle fries in the area.
(5)
Heather P.

"This place is mediocre at best" doesn't even describe my dissatisfaction time and time again. I am a local in Falls Church and I live right down the street from the Dogwood, so initially I was ecstatic that there was going to be a local, upscale-ish venue that me and my friends could grab a drink for happy hour and not have a far trek home. I was sadly mistaken. The service is HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE! The servers do not anticipate the needs of the customer, the bartenders are rude and have this elitist attitude (ironically), and nothing seems to be happening to improve these problems. I have always given the Dogwood the benefit of the doubt and have tried to give it another chance, but time and time again it fails to impress (and that is saying it lightly). You know its bad when a local says it is. It is overpriced, and the food is mediocre. The only thing good about this place are the nachos, which are plentiful and delicious. SO if you have the unfortunate opportunity to spend your money at this establishment, order the nachos, grab a beer, and then wait 45 minutes for someone to even acknowledge your presence and that you want to get your check. If you want a great bar experience, just cross the street and grab a drink or delicious food at the Ireland's Four Provinces. More bang for your buck and the servers and bartenders are friendly !!! You won't be disappointed.
(1)
Larry L.

You can't get a better restaurant/bar in your neighborhood. Great mood, not too dark/smoky, not too light/cheery. You can drink a beer and watch a game or take the family and have a good meal and not break the bank. I like the ribs, crabcake, sliders (surf & turf) and my kids are thrilled with the mac and cheese. Lots of beers to choose from and the house wines are great (as is too rarely the case).
(5)
Maria G.

This place is a much-needed addition to the Falls Church bar scene. It is our go-to place for beer and wings. Everything I've tried on the menu is good (other than the chicken fingers and the ribs). Service can sometime be sketchy at the low tables, but the high tables are almost always very well-served.
(4)
Matt D.

My wife and I had heard great things about Dogwood Tavern. We stopped by for a late lunch last Thursday and enjoyed their very cool patio bar. Our food was excellent and the service of the bartender (forget his name) was fantastic as well. We enjoyed their drink of the day, the "Old Cuban." Great experience. We will be back!
(5)
Aaron O.

This place is money. Around 16 beers on tap with well above average food (especially the burgers), TV's all around in a brick and wood beam, low lighted setting. The bar is a great place to hang, but at the same time the restaurant is kid friendly so no problems bringing the whole fam. Can't beat the upstairs patio bar when the weather is nice, unique for Falls Church. Overall one of, if not the best place to go in the city of Falls Church.
(5)
George M.

First time here...found it through yelp actually. Attracted by the oyster pic someone had uploaded. So....oysters were fresh tasting and they came with Tabasco! Really smart compliment to raw oysters. Also ordered the trout from the main menu. A bit oily but the spinach was absolutely perfectly made. Ambience: low ceilings, darker side, very cozy. Have a great outside space but today was too humid to be out. Definitely a neighborhood joint, not really a destination place for people further out. Good service. Reasonable prices.
(3)
Allison B.

I love this place. The staff is always friendly and amazing. This has become a go-to place for my roommates and I, it's consistently delicious and they have a great variety of drinks to choose from. The outdoor section was a great addition last year. I can walk here...which is a plus - but even if I couldn't I'd still go pretty regularly, the staff alone, making you feel so welcome is worth it! Thanks for being awesome, Dogwood!
(5)
Elsa M.

I don't know much about NoVa, but when the NoVa Yelp CM recommends meeting at a place, you tend to just take trust the choice. I am so glad that I did! I met Kimberly here for lunch and got a salad so big I had to pack it up and take it with me. It fed me that night as well! lol! What was it? None other that the succulent, fresh, perfectly-summery Scallop Salad. Before you ask what the big deal is, let me jump right in with one, beautiful compound adjective for said scallops: BACON-WRAPPED. Get it now? AMAZE-BALLS! It was the perfect place for lunch, with more options than you can imagine. The place gets a knock of a star only because it was so dark in there. For the middle of the day, I want a little more light, even if it is a tavern. It didn't do much for me in terms of ambiance, but really - who cares much when the food is this good? I am definitely a fan! If I am in the area again, I am going back... Might even get the same exact lunch. lol!
(4)
Sherri K.

We had brunch here and it was OK. The bloody mary bar was interesting, but my vodka was served with no ice, and there were no utensils on the bar to mix/ shake/ prepare the actual drink. The food itself was OK. The staff seemed disinterested...or confused. I'm not sure. I would love to check out the HH, but I do not see this place as being a staple.
(3)
Edward D.

a great place to eat. gather. drink. enjoy yourself. or have a simple, uncomplicated meal alone. and when they have a good chowder and soup, it's worth going just for that - always a home run and i order an extra to bring for lunch the next day. the only two things i'd say could improve: the service staff often seem disorganized on the floor. and it feels a little damp and dark - but that's part of the charm, i suppose. i'm a regular and will remain a regular. try the buttermilk chicken sandwich. i promise you'll love it.
(4)
Sam T.

1. I can watch the game but the immersive experience is absolutely lost by the band starting too early. 2. I'd like to order food, but I'm torn. . $6 drafts almost all of the time. I like a drink and that's why I come here, but a simple deal on non bud light products would be nice especially during the game. Specials are not cheap, ever. They own 4 restauarnt bars and can probably afford a nice special during he game. You make the call, but I can't take it when my favorite neighborhood bar decides to ignore the awesomeness of
(3)
Kat F.

While I didn't eat here, I did come here one Saturday night a few months back to see a great '90s cover band. We had lots of fun, and the bartenders were kind and attentive--two qualities in bar staff that seem to have fallen by the wayside around these parts. I had a few great hot cocktails that made me feel extra cozy and ready to sing along and dance in my seat to my favorite alternative jams. Although I rarely find myself out and about in VA, this is definitely a place I'd go back to.
(4)
Mike B.

Holy Cheapness. A bar and food tab that comes out to 11.99? What did I have? I had a plate of 10 wings ( yes, Wednesdays is wing night), a vodka diet coke, and a beer. 11.99 - are you out of your mind! I usually spend that on just the dinner. So how were the wings. Pretty good. I have a wing issue though. I compare all wings to Hard Times wings and I haven't met a wing that is close to Hard Times yet. But, I would suggest their honey pepper wings. The name is a little deceiving as I tasted no pepper, but the sweetness was there. The ranch/blue cheese dressing they served them with was great. One of my friends had the pasta carbonara which looked a little on the sadder side. I would say this place is a solid place to get a drink. They're not blowing anyone out of the water - especially with their strawberry beer that doesn't taste anything like strawberries. But the wings are good, the tap is flowin', and the company was great. They also have a large outdoor patio which I'm sure is hoppin' once true summer blooms.
(3)
Greg F.

First off, I really like the vibe here. I could tell it was my kind of place as soon as I walked in the door. They have a good selection of beer on draft and in bottle, a simple menu, and good service. Our waitress was really nice and knowledgeable of the menu. The hot wings and the pepper honey wings are both very tasty and the potatoskinadilla (not really sure how it was spelled) was really, really good. It is a quesadilla with mashed potatoes, green onion, bacon, and cheese just like a loaded potato skin. Awesome! Although we didn't order and entree I would really like to back here and try. The flat iron steak sounded so delicious. I could also see myself just hanging out in here and drinking a few beers once in a while.
(4)
Scarlett P.

Dogwood Tavern is truly a real tavern. I've been here a few times with some friends and my husband and we never leave dissapointed. We always order the NACHOS because they are amazing. The wings are pretty good too but they do not serve you that many. I think one of the best parts about Dogwood is the band, they are truly talented. I can't remember the name but they killed it that last couple times I was there. Great atmosphere and it even has a fire place.
(4)
Karisa D.

From the moment I walked into Dogwood Tavern, I liked the atmosphere. They have plenty of TVs (mostly by the bar) and show multiple games. If you're looking for a more relaxed environment, Dogwood has dining options both outside and away from the TVs and revelry. The decor is a great mix too of Virginia, old and new. The owners did a great job of On this occasion, I went to Dogwood Tavern for dinner. They have a good sized beverage list. I like the rotating beers on tap. I ordered sliders and a side of mac and cheese. I even went on the edge and ordered one of each slider (beef and crab cake). I really loved the crab cake slider. You can definitely taste the crab in every little bite. Just the right crab to filling ratio. The mac and cheese was yummy too. Loved the little kick it had from the Virginia ham. Our server was good and checked on us often. Had a great first experience at Dogwood Tavern. I just wish I had been able to come here sooner. Or that I could have gone to Gretchen's (our fantastic Community Manager's) first Happy Hour!
(4)
Carolyn D.

Dogwood is not a gastro-pub but it gets the job done for what it is. A cozy, local-feeling place to have a beer and wings and watch the game. Please stop reviewing it as if you are at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The quality matches the price and it should be graded accordingly. I live in this city and I'm thankful Dogwood is here.
(5)
Rebecca M.

Right along Broad Street in Falls Church, there is this little tavern nestled in between a variety of other shops and a CVS. I have often enjoyed drinks with coworkers or a quick lunch here and know my way around the menu. Personally, I care for the Oyster Poboy with extra sauce. If I don't want something quite that healthy (har har har), I will order the Virginia Mac and Cheese. Both are totally okay and pretty predictable. Kind of what you are looking for during a work lunch. If this place weren't so convenient, I'm not sure that I would ever go, but it is certainly a fine place for a quick meal or drinks.
(3)
Trisha M.

Very unique place, not your average chain restaurant. Lots of menu choices that includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups, and some dishes unique to the south (collard greens, oyster fritters, sweet potato casserole to name just a few). Everyone in my group enjoyed their lunch! Prices are mid-range, good value for the amount and quality of the food. The service was good - very friendly waitstaff. I would definitely stop here for lunch again if I get back to Falls Church.
(4)
Michelle L.

Went on a Thursday night. Not even a little bit crowded. Dan Fisk played acoustic all night - very talented and great cover selections. I had a German beer on tap; can't recall the name but it was very good. Great selection of draft and bottled beers. They're honey sriracha wings were amazing! We sat at a bar top and our server was friendly, attentive and not too busy to chat a bit with us. After 10pm their raw bar is half off. We got a mix of the 3 available (Blue Points, Rappohannock, and something else). All were fresh, but there were shells and debris from the shucking. Decent amount of parking reserved in the back, bathrooms clean.
(4)
Cassie J.

I later experienced a sub-par lunch/brunch at Dogwood. While the service was fantastic, my fried green tomato sandwich was bland with hardly any goat cheese. (It was mostly bread.) The spinach was swimming in butter; way too much for my taste. And my friend's nachos came out cold. However, the other two diners in our party had a decent experience.
(2)
Jonathan S.

Beer list is good as is the food. There's a good amount of outside seating also.
(4)
Dana M.

We love this place. Every time we go we order something different off the menu. So far the Burrito which is ridiculously huge is a fan favorite. I hate seafood and my friend convince me to try their crab cakes, now I'm hooked! Everything we've had has been great and the service is always attentive and friendly.
(4)
Chuck S.

Requested a noon reservation, which they accepted. Arrived on time only to have a 30 minute wait to be seated. Once seated, I found a squashed grape on my chair. Apparently they don't worry much about details. I used the napkin to clean up my chair and requested a replacement napkin, which the waiter promptly forgot until I reminded him - somewhat sharply. I suppose in retribution, my potatoes were served cold. Who knows what else they did to my food. I checked for spit, but there are so many other ways to get even. I sampled the potatoes served to another one of our party, and they were hot. Being down three for three, and concerned about further retribution, I stifled myself about further complaints. Too bad I was not paying, as I would have had the last laugh with a $1.00 tip. This place does not deserve the time of day. It is now on my do not patronize list and I urge others to find another restaurant. There is nothing special enough about the Dogwood Tavern to put yourself through this kind of experience.
(1)
Lee F.

I recognize this place is a bar at night, but I tried this place with my wife and three kids for dinner (around 5:00 p.m.). I've done that in other bars with great success, but not so much here. This place is seriously LOUD, even before the bar scene is cranked up. They seated us around two round, high-top tables, which was less than ideal for small kids. The waitress was not particularly friendly. Not rude, mind you, but not friendly either. And to boot, the food was pretty routine. Maybe it would have been a great place for me 15 years ago, but right now it's not for us.
(2)
Chris F.

A great beer selection and the most TVs in Falls Church highlight this causal hangout. Early on during happy hour, which runs from 3pm-7pm on weekdays, I had the microbrew of the month, which is on special for $3 during happy hour. I like this special, and I like each month being able to try a new beer. Other specials include $2.50 bud light & miller light (why not just add .50 for the good beer?) $3 rail drinks, and $5 for the wine of the month. The best part of this bar is the beer selection. They had 14 micro-brews on draft (plus bud lt & miller lt), 7 varieties of microbrew cans, and 13 microbrew bottles (and a couple domestic/imports). Outside of the micro of the month I don't know the prices, I assume not super cheap. The bar has several causal dining tables, a long L shaped bar with plenty of seating, and a few high bar tables lined up against the wall. There were about 5 TVs that were easy to see from the bar, and several other TVs throughout the restaurant. The music was sort of elevatory, jazzy, not pop music. Once on a Friday night (with no other games on) they put the local basketball team's game on whichever TV I wanted. It should have already been on, and bars should all plan out which games are on which tvs, but that's only a slight minus. The bar also has some daily specials. Half price burgers from 7pm-midnight on Sundays. 50 cent wings (min 6) on Mondays from 5pm-midnight. And my favorite special, Raw Bar Tuesdays from 4pm-Midnight. The Raw Bar special is now $3.99 for 1/2 dozen raw oysters (delicious), 1/2 dozen clams (very good but not a lot of food), 1 dozen muscles (they were really bad when I was there), and 1/4th pound of steamed shrimp (they were ice cold, barely any old bay on them, but pretty large for a bar special, I got 8 shrimp in my 1/4 pound). They also offer 2 snow crab leg clusters for $8. They were amazing. Overall the place is a typical bar, but the happy hour & raw bar give it a bonus. Three best things: Beer Selection, Raw Bar Tuesday, Happy Hour Specials Three worst things: Non Happy Hour pricing, Only 1 good beer special HHour, Quiet and depressing when empty
(3)
Antonio V.

The service was great, I had salmon chowder for appetizer great chowder and steak sandwich very tasty, only thing I wish the steak cut thinner or smaller pieces. I also asked for lemons with my drink never got lemons. However I always enjoy stopping in dogwood tavern.
(4)
Girl-and-Goat D.

Pubs and Restaurants far and wide are offering World Cup specials, especially when the USA is playing. Dogwood Tavern decided to CANCEL Happy Hour Specials during matches. The Go-To Happy Hour in Falls Church simply WAS NOT - move down the street and cheer on the USA with the MAD FOX crowd!!
(1)
Dee F.

Came here after a long day of moving, had some decent drinks (I believe mine was called the Paloma) and some mimosas. The food was pretty good - my cobb salad was great save for the bacon - a little too salty for my taste. My companions got the turkey reuben and the buffalo chicken wrap and were satisfied with their meals. It was a little crowded but our server (the bartender, as we sat at the bar) was very attentive. Now that I'm a local, I'll definitely have to swing back and try more of the food!
(4)
D C.

We had the NYE dinner and entered 2014 here. After more than a year later this may sound silly or petty but I am sensitive and this is how I was made to feel. I wrote them off for good and I have not returned. The servers and the male manager that evening intentionally did pass me off for a party favor! Yeah, I am talking about that $1 hat or noisemaker, whatever. :) As I was watching them hand out the stuff, he handed the last party favor to someone who was paying their bill wasn't even staying at the restaurant for ringing in the midnight. He then told me he ran out of party favors although, I have asked before they even started handing them out. They seemed like they didn't care for us. I guess, we don't exactly look like their local Falls church regulars. We are presentable, nice couple so I will not dwell on why that may be, it's surely not due to our prejudices. I had this feeling even before that night, as my husband and I were use to go there somewhat frequently for the past 2-3 years at that time. Although, I really liked the place overall for some reason some of them seemed snobby towards us. That was the last draw for me. Now that I have stopped going there I just wanted to get it out of my system. I wont visit this establishment again; with so many options in this area, I don't need to be made to feel like an outsider or not good enough. Oh well.
(2)
Nina R.

4.25 Stars! Recently came here for a get together with friends. I've been here numerous times and I am always quite pleased. Great service. Attentive servers and bartenders. Very cozy and warm atmosphere. One half of the restaurant is for sit down dining complete with a real fire place, the other side is like a bar with high top seating and plenty of tv's to watch sports. Recently, my friends and I ordered appetizers - which we shared so I was able to sample a few things, and had a few drinks. Live swing band began about 10pm. I really want to come here for brunch sometime. I've heard great things. I will continue to come here!
(4)
Sam Y.

I've been here twice, both times for the Tuesday night seafood special. They offer oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab legs, etc. for a pretty decent price. I'm not a really big fan of oysters, clams or mussels so I stick with crab legs and shrimp. The shrimp are just okay, they come out very cold. I guess it's supposed to be like cocktail shrimp? The seasoning was pretty basic and they are a fairly decent size. The crab legs on the other hand were small and very salty. I used to go to Kilroy's in Springfield pretty often and they have better quality seafood on Tues and Thurs nights. The service has just been so-so as well. We got seated at a teeny tiny corner table and asked if we could move to a larger table. Our server said that wasn't her area so she'd have to check, but she seemed annoyed, so we said forget it. We ordered a bunch of stuff and the server said she would try to time it so that the food came out at different times. Nope, everything came out almost at the same time so we had no room on our table. I guess it's a good deal for people who really love cheap seafood, but I don't think I'll be making a third visit. I am a little biased because I've only been here on Tuesday nights, so maybe their other food is really great. Too bad I'm not willing to find out.
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Steven J.

Came to this place for the first time the other day, and will definitely be back. As we were seated by the host, and greeted by our server (Alex being his name) he asked if we had been there before; us answering no, he gave a warm welcome and began describing the weekly specials, like RAW BAR? and BLOODY MARY bars? Wish I had known about that along time ago! He then recommended the Waterloo number 3, or maybe 2? Can't remember, but it was for my girlfriend and she absolutely loved it, and to be honest I liked it too. He seemed to know his beers, which is hard to find these days, and gave me the blue point toasted lager, which I'm now hooked on. For dinner we got the fish tacos and chicken piccata, YUM! And for dessert he recommend this awesome creation of a root beer float with that whip cream vodka! So good! Consider us regulars!
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Ray R.

Been here often. Good is good. Sunday Brunch is good too. Upstairs bar is a good place to go in the Spring.
(4)
Daniel E.

They definitely can't cook a burger to the correct temperature as twice I've ordered medium and received rare. Their beer prices are about par for course for the area, maybe a little higher (I like the beach shacks $11 microbrew pitchers for Wednesday trivia). Monday .50 cent wings would be awesome if their wings were good, but they're just average. Also, bartenders are hit or miss. They're either really nice and attentive or surly and nonexistent. I've stopped going there for all of the aforementioned reasons even though I live a block away.
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Jennie S.

Debated whether or not to write this review bc I want to keep my favorite HH spot a secret, but I digress. Been going here frequently for their HH for the past 5 years, the raw bar specials are off the hook. Oysters, clams, mussels, crab legs, so fresh and d-lish. I'm not much of a drinker but there are seasonals on tap that seem to be popular. Service has always been outstanding. Everyone is friendly and polite, quick service too if you're in a time pinch.
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Catherine S.

...Mixed reviews for Dogwood Tavern. Cozy, lodge-like restaurant and tavern with a cool little rooftop bar. Food seems to be OK, nothing to really rave about. Raw bar deals are good & cheap, but definitely don't expect high quality. If you're going to serve oysters, please take care to shuck em properly and carefully! ...no one likes eating pieces of shell. My boyfriend ordered a burger and his fries were soggy, definitely not fresh (bummer) The wings are very good though. I really like the honey sriracha ones. On another high note, the blue crab fritters that were featured on the specials menu were awesome...definitely recommend! I haven't tried the nachos, but I've seen them come by and WOW they give you a MOUNTAIN of nachos. Might have to come for the nachos and some beer. Speaking of beer, they have a pretty good selection including some local and micro brews. Service is hit or miss. We've had both positive and negative experiences. Overall, good atmosphere and OK food with select "good" menu items. Nice, casual place to hang out, drink good beer and enjoy some apps, but definitely not dinner-worthy.
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Sherrie H.

Five stars for fans with fine misting water on the rooftop. Kimberly helped me right away and even put extra lemon slices in my tea and put stuff under the table since it slightly leaned one way at the base. 16 DrAfts ($5-8) & 14 cans of beer provide a favorite choice for every beer lover. Below rooftop area, there's 10 more tables with ceiling fans to circulate air. 5 Tempura battered chicken tenders with buffalo ranch dip was a to die for appetizer! Fabulous.
(5)
Eve L.

In a city full of 3.5 star restaurants, Dogwood Tavern fits right in.
(3)
Mark F.

This post the Dogwood Tavern is mostly about going on Sunday night and enjoying the best two-for-one burgers and Northern Virginia it's a really great place to sit down have a beer and a great selection but the two-for-one burgers on Sunday night just rock
(5)
Dorian G.

Service was great (+1 star). The food was a disaster. (+1 star) Skip the TROUT ALMONDINE $20. The toppings were very oily and you could not see the trout. Of course the lighting was CCR dark. Skip the CRAB CAKES $24. The crabmeat was straight out of a can from Asia. There was no seasoning as seen in the photo on Yelp. Skip the coleslaw. Chickpeas in fresh coleslaw does not work. If you don't believe me ask Gordon Ramsey.
(2)
G M.

Great happy hour outside on the patio. Good beer prices and great relaxing atmosphere. Great service by Drew and Natalie. Suggest you try it.
(5)
Steve A.

Great place to go for HH. I suggest seafood night, Tuesday, great crab legs and oysters. Good food and service!
(4)
Nate L.

Dogwood Tavern used to be me and my wife's favorite eatery in Falls Church. With the previous menu we may have given 5 stars...then they changed their menu up and brought in a new chef. While there are still some good items on the menu, the previous menu had nothing but great choices. It is unfortunate because we love their dog friendly seating. While the food has significantly decreased in taste and quality, the beer list is still outstanding. If you are interested in some drinks that are not your typical water beers this is the place. The beer list is the reason why they are getting 3 stars because the food has dropped down to being very average for a tavern. The only upgrade on the new menu are the honey sriracha wings. They are a must try! One thing that hasn't changed is a very good waiting staff. We love our friends behind the bar and serving tables at Dogwood!
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Ryan M.

This is still our favorite local bar, and actually has grown to become a favorite restaurant to bring friends and relatives when in from out of town. It's been hard to find reasonably-priced staple restaurants in the McLean/Falls Church area with some character, great food, and a fun vibe, and Dogwood has very clearly filled the gap. A few regularly ordered items include the Dogwood Chicken Sandwich (always perfect) with pasta salad, and the delicious and huge nachos. Happy hour is Monday to Friday 3-7, if they have it on tap don't miss Bell's Oberon Hefeweizen. Raw bar Tuesdays are an amazing deal on oysters, shrimp, and crab, and definitely a solid weeknight to come here. The patio is the perfect spot to chill out on a nice day, and the inside has plenty of TVs for watching sports while still offering booths for more intimate meals and conversation. One note: if you bring your dog, you can sit outside in the front but not in the back patio, so make sure you're waiting for a table in the right area.
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Kyndra S.

Was looking for somewhere to eat on Friday night in FC that didn't require reservations or have an hour plus wait, so we settled on Dogwood. I had heard mixed reviews, but had never made my way in. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with what I found! Easy parking out back, and we were sat quickly. Server was friendly, and gave us time while we looked over the beer/food menus. We ordered some water to start (which our server forgot to bring us for a long time). Then we moved onto beers and food. Beer selection was decent, with a lot of options for drafts. For food I ordered a fried green tomato sandwich with tots and the bf ordered the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, with tots. Both were super tasty, full of flavor and came out nice and hot. Definitely would go back and try out their happy hour, as they have a lot of great specials during the week.
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I O.

Raw bar happy hour was great for the price. Service from Jen the server, not so much. Please skill are lacking, and that last I checked is part of your job description. Also, their shrimp has some concoction mixed in with Old Bay. WHY????? Old Bay is fine just the way it is.
(3)
Dan C.

Great beer, solid pub fare; why not? This place meets expectations. They also offer suggestions on what beers to have with your meal. Overall, a nice place to grab a place to eat/have a drink.
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Kimberly S.

If you love crustaceans, Tuesday nights at Dogwood Tavern is the place to be. Their raw bar happy hour lasts all night with $3.49 deals on items such as oysters, mussels, shrimp! Just be prepared to deal with the waitress who obviously has a chip on her shoulder about raw bar night. If you can get through her snippy comments and constant eye rolling you will be happy as a clam...eating clams!
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Jin Hee Y.

Love this place! I love them for their Tuesday night wet bar specials. Oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp for cheap... and they taste fresh and delicious. Try their crab cake sliders... yum.. They have a great selection of beer, wines and mixed drinks, too. Service is great, food is excellent. highly recommend.
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Erik Z.

We are big fans of this place for really good fare. Not sure what genre to place it in so I would say it upscale pub fare. I wouldn't buy oysters in a regular pub but it fits this place. They opened a patio deck since we started coming which is a nice treat. Inside can get loud in the evening on a weekend but otherwise its a reasonable noise level. Oddly the thing to skip on the menu is the burger--the patty always seems a bit dry. We went Sunday afternoon with three picky kids and all three found something they liked, which says a lot I think.
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Kat V.

Went here on a random Saturday with 3 other friends. We had a cute little table in the restaurant area, and ordered drinks and appetizers. My friends ordered a plate of oysters which were fresh, large, and delicious! I ordered a side of waffle fries and the crab cakes/sliders appetizer. The sliders were delicious, and the crab cakes were yummmmmmmay. We originally wanted seating at the bar but it was too crowded for a party of 4 to sit. I'm not sure if it was a busy night or if it was always like that, but we ended up sitting on the restaurant side. (Unfortunately next to a family after already being tipsy and being loose with the f-bombs =X ) I'd certainly come back to check out their All you can eat oyster Tuesday specials, because i hear it's a great deal without skimping on the quality =)
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Mandi H.

Outdoor seating- Dog friendly-we will be back. We had dinner here tonight with the family. They are dog friendly as long as you sit on the front patio, which we happily did, even though most of the action seems to take place on the back patio. (They offered a water bowl for our pooch.) Inside the tavern were many tables, large bar and several Tvs showing the different football games. We tried a little of everything- the hummus and pita was good though we were not loving the eggplant tapenade. We each had something different- the rib appetizer which was juicy; the quesadilla (cheese) was also very good. The bacon cheeseburger was delicious and the meatloaf sandwich was good even though the tomato-mayo sauce was not a positive point for our diner. The buffalo chicken wrap was also very good but a tad spicy, yes I know they are supposed to be spicy but it was almost too much. The 'famous' cole slaw has chickpeas in it which made it different from the flavors I was expecting and I don't think I will have it again. We also tried the turtle cheesecake and chocolate cake. Both were enough for more than one person and delicious. We were very pleased with our overall experience at the tavern and will return. The service was also very good, they often checked on our table and were very polite.
(4)
Lauren S.

This place was amazing. Service was fantastic and atmosphere was very relaxing but with a kick of sports! Great beer selection- definitely wasn't disappointed! Buffalo Chicken Wrap was one of the best I've ever had.. And the Apple Chicken salad was just as delicious! Can't wait to come back!
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Anna S.

Second verse, same as the first. Just went here for the first time since writing my last review...same table, same lack of writing down the order, same getting the order wrong. Fayre Yelpers, mine pet peevyes are twain: scoundrell blaguards, and unmannered waitsmen whose faulty memoryes depositeth Unwanted Bacon on my Hamburger. Oh God I need to go to bed, don't I?
(2)
Steve H.

Considering I've tried all the other sister restaurants to Dogwood (Rhodeside, William Jeffery's Tavern & Ragtime) I find it hard to believe this place is associated with the others. It is by far the worst. Had the crabcake sandwich, which literally contained a nickel sized dollop of sauce on the bun. Watched my whole family eat their entire meal before a ramekin of sauce was brought out to the table. Had to be content with eating crappy waffle fries that were already cold when they arrived at the table. The kicker was that the server informed us that we would have to have the 20% gratuity added to our bill because we had a party of 6.... 5 adults plus a two-month old newborn. Fucking ridiculous and it's sad cause the server would have ended up with a higher percentage tip if hadn't said that, but to charge for a baby who ate nothing is pretty cheap and low class. Normally, WJT and Ragtime are great... I'll stick to those restaurants and have no desire to visit this one again. Piss poor.
(1)
Jackie N.

4 stars simply for the raw bar happy hour which lasts from 4pm to close on Tuesdays. It's $3.49 per 1/2 dozen oysters, 1/2 dozen shrimp, 1/2 dozen clams, and dozen steamed mussels. They also have $7 2 snow crab clusters. Such a good deal! The Bluepoint oysters were delicious and the crab clusters were very meaty! I also got the drink of the week, which was a strawberry mojito and it was so good! They have daily specials on beer, wine, cocktails, etc. After the seafood, I got a burger which was just alright, but just what I needed after all the yummy seafood. I will definitely be back on Tuesdays for some more yummy shellfish :) O and I totally agree that the waffle fries are delicious!
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Jess M.

Consistently good omelets and waffles at Sunday brunch. The guys who make them are attentive and nice. The service is always friendly. The outdoor space is awesome in the warmer months. I love the top patio! Makes for a great place to watch all the games.
(4)
Armand L.

Dropped in today for a couple apps and a beer to waste a little time and food was good but am disappointed by the 12 ounce draft beers. Why charge the same as a bar across the street for a draft that is 4 ounces less? Just be aware that the draft beers are only 12 ounces but still cost $5.50 or $6. At least the beers on patio are 12 ounces and not the standard 16 you would see everywhere else. Not sure what the size is indoors. Wings were good, nachos were huge and kids loved the mac n cheese fritters.
(3)
Tamara G.

I don't usually go here for dinner - just drinks and appetizers. But this is one of my favorite bars. It has such a warm, cozy atmosphere and the waitstaff is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and goes out of their way to make you comfortable. And the drink prices are awesome... I've gone here for brunch once and had the breakfast burrito - very good.
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AMY F.

I thought it only fair that if I write bad reviews I should also write about the places that I love. On Tuesday nights they have a wonderful special. $7 lb and a half crab legs and other seafood for $3. I almost hate to tell you, because it's less for me. The service is great and the ambiance is just what you would want in an upscale casual sort of way. I highly recommend it :)
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Claudia E.

I've been meaning to review DT for some time but I've been slacking. During the earlier hours (6-8:30ish) it can be pretty crowded but after that, it is a very chill place. The beer selection is great and they have many TV's so you can watch your game while you eat/drink. I enjoy the atmosphere and the type of crowd (haven't met any snooty people there). While most of the bartenders and staff are fun, there are some that are just...there...nothing above and beyond. Yes, you get your drink but without even a smile. I prefer places where the staff seems happy to be there, they brighten your evening with their cheer and smiles, you know? Make you want to come back again. I'm a sucker for happy, fun people, what can I say? I don't always get that happy feeling here but nobody has ever been rude so I can't really knock it. The food is pretty good. For "bar" food it's better than some "restaurant" food in the area and they have some pretty good deals. Overall, it's a pretty good hangout spot to sit back and watch the game while you eat, drink and are merry with your compadres.
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Jennifer D.

I remember back when this place was a tacky dive bar and was so glad to see it reopened as a nice place to go and get good food. I have been probably about a dozen times and the food never disappoints. My husband has tried a few different beers and likes the selection there. I usually stick to a chicken wrap with the waffle fries. Delicious! Last time we went there was a raw bar (Tuesday) which my husband and dad tried, both were pleased with their plates. Great appetizers. Good service. Can get fairly busy, especially on a Friday night.
(5)
Alexandra M.

Super fast service. Great atmosphere! Good food! Wings were yummy n the salad was big n good too!
(4)
Maria M.

Terrible Brunch Experience The Sunday brunch was a huge disappointment. We chose the omelette and waffle buffet. To start with, the chef was not even present at the bar to cook the omelettes and waffles. The bagels, or the one half that was left, was so old and hard, that it seemed that it was left outside for a minimum of two days. I asked for more and was told that they had run out (at 12:30). The waitress said she could bring some toast to make up for the missing bagels. 2 min later she returned and said they had ran out of bread as well but they had sent someone to the store to get more. I said it was OK as I was almost done with my omelette. They did bring the toast about 15 min later but I was done eating. The bill showed $2.75 (!) for two, TWO slices of toast. When we challenged the bill, the waitress became very rude, aggressive and yelling. It left a unpleasant feeling in us. We had been here quite a few times over dinner, but I don't think I can face that rude waitress again. Sorry, Dogwood, you lost our business.
(2)
Libby L.

Lame and crowded with adults that forgot they are no longer in a frat house. The food is mediocre and the cocktails are watered down. If you miss the peanuts on the floor kinda scene, this place is for you. The servers are very friendly -- but absolutely positively never try to get take-out. It took me 90 minutes once to get buffalo wings to go! The servers didn't want to help because no tips and not a hint of an apology from the manager.
(2)
Teagan O.

Went with my buddy and his family for his birthday. We had a big group, but the staff were accommodating enough to put a few tables together outside on the patio for us. It was pretty noisy and crowded inside, but it looked like a great bar scene. Anyways, awesome menu, good beers on-tap, and excellent service.
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Adam J.

Since I live in DC, coming out to the burbs was refreshing.......eh after I experienced I-66 traffic. Just arriving in the neighborhood made me happy. Points to this location for being tucked away in a nice little area. Even more points for having ample parking, and more points for it being free. Next, I have a special place in my heart for places that have even just a few tables outside, so I can sit and enjoy a cold beer, summer air, and cool breeze. Inside this place isn't huge, but that makes it kinda cool. A restaurant or bar you can come to with a touch of intimacy. Good for a small group or two old college buddies wanting to get a drink at a bar or a couple who just wanted to go out and watch the game in some regular clothes. So apparently Monday is 50 cent wing night. The buffalo wings leave a little to be desired, but they're large wings and only 50 cents so pretty decent. The spicy honey wings, pretty new and different, also 50 cents on Mondays so a win here. Happy hour offers something around $4-5 wine, $3 rails, $2.50 miller lite bud lite, and $3 microbrew of the month. This month was a strawberry wheat beer which was pretty darn good. The soup didn't look like something I would want to order, but the sliders looked great. What really made this place for me was the service. I thought it was great, especially since we were a large group, the waitress we had was the only one servicing our entire group. I can't recall her name, but to the waitress with the cute little hoop nose ring, you rock. Good at your job, great smile, very friendly. I'd definitely come back here.
(4)
Rachel W.

Solid place for beer, cocktails, apps, or dinner. The new rooftop does not provide much of a view (it overlooks an ugly parking lot and the unattractive roofs of the buildings in the strip), but it is spacious, clean, and sunny. They even had some gas space heaters around when I was last there, so it was a nice spot even in the fall. I have been here probably a dozen times; the service can be slow when they're busy, but it's reliably friendly and quite prompt when they're not slammed. A great Falls Church establishment.
(5)
Ross M.

I go here mostly for the beer and atmosphere. I've tried the raw bar and the food, which I thought were just "OK". Nothing to brag about. Being in Falls Church, the crowd is more mature than say an Arlington bar on a weekend night. To be honest, this place is just really convenient and not pretentious, so it's a nice place just relax and have a few with a group of friends. Usually live music on the weekends. Mad Fox is just down the street, which I think they have better beer and better food, but the atmosphere is just different. Check that out also.
(3)
Alan S.

Date night with my wife on a weekend: I can't say anything bad about this place - it's solid and its best quality is versatility. I can take my wife to date night here, and it's classy enough. I can take my entire family here, and it's kid-friendly enough. I can watch the game on Saturday here with the guys. Great atmosphere, tasty and interesting dishes, and a nice variety of beer. I can see myself spending a lot of time here.
(4)
Will M.

Quite impressed with the dinner me and the Wifey just enjoyed here last night. We had been to brunch previously and were pleased so trying the entree options seemed in order. The apps on special of jerk chicken skewers were quite good. Juicy and spicy but not overwhelming. A perfect starter that whet the appetite for the main course. The flat iron steak I had was cooked perfectly. Pink in the center and even more tender than I expected. Paired it with a baked sweet potato that was the perfect size to not overwhelm the meal. The grilled vegetable skewers that come with the meals are a great idea. They worked great with the steak since it meant I had grilled onions and peppers to enjoy with the beef. Wifey ordered the surf and turf combo which she paired with the bacon wrapped scallops that I got to enjoy. Scallops are always tricky but these were spot on. Tender and warm and definitely not overdone. Her filet was cooked perfectly also. Finished with the cherry cobbler and ice cream. Best part was the portions were perfect in that we ate well but we were by no means stuffed at the end of the meal. Totally a meal that exceeded my expectations going in. A very pleasant surprise. Will definitely return again to try the main courses. #realdinner
(4)
Maureen K.

Only recently learned of Dogwood Tavern, even though we frequent Falls Church. We entered through the bar area, and the first thought was... not such a good smell (as one of the other reviewers mentioned). However, my NASCAR driver was in first place at the time... on the biggest screen.... so we decided to sit at the bar to have lunch and drinks. Bartender reminded me of Mark Wahlberg (in looks), incidentally. I ordered the Big Meadows Chicken Wrap, and hubby got the Turkey Reuben. My side of choice was the waffle fries, and they were perfect. Hub's side was the veggie skewer, also great. And how cool is that?! What other restaurants have a veggie skewer as a side? As native Virginians, we're immediately smitten with this place. It's one of the reasons we're bittersweet about leaving the area in the near future.
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Sherri D.

Try the gummy bear shots! I love this place because it's so close to my house and the drinks are good, the food is good, and the atmosphere is great. It's a charming bar/restaurant in the heart of Falls Church City and they've got live music every now and then, they've got TVs for sports fans, tables outside the front entrance for people-watchers like me, and a nice patio in the back entrance for those beautiful summer nights when you want to listen to some good music (I LOVE their music selection here) and chit chat with friends. One word: fun.
(4)
Guillermo A.

Great atmosphere outside and inside. The food is local and very good. Great place for dinner and lunch or just hangout with friends. They have a brunch on weekends with a make your own bloody mary, amazing. Bartenders are very nice and knowledge on lots of drinks and beers. I've been to a lot places in Falls Church to eat and drink but this has to be the best place in the area.
(5)
Liz J.

Excellent for dinner, happy hour, and brunch! Love the raw bar specials for happy hour, bloody brunch on Saturdays, and dinner is delicious and good value.
(4)
Marcus D.

Kind of a douchy crowd at the bar in the evening - not my scene. Only incident to note was the bathroom fiasco - c'mon, really, a drinking establishment of this size and a bathroom with one toilet? There were two girls closeted in the bathroom for quite a while (we all know how girls like to pee in pairs). Anyway, these two girls come out and the bathroom stank like a half-dozen 300lb truckers had gorged themselves at an all-you-can-eat Indian buffet, drove cross country, held it in, and pig-piled on the toilet - it was completely befouled, and they say guys are bad! Really girls? Class comes in all shapes and sizes, and locations!
(3)
Emily B.

Dogwood Tavern is as American as apple pie as far as restaurants are concerned. It's a cozy, family-friendly, neighborhood place in the heart of Falls Church. You get the sense that a lot of people in the restaurant know each other and come here often. We were here on a Saturday night and the place was bustling, which is always a surprise for me as a downtown DC dweller that the suburbs can be just as hoppin' as the city. We waited about 10 minutes to seat our party of 5 at 8pm, and the service was not horribly slow but certainly not the most efficient I've ever had. The menu has lots of options to choose from--salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and classic dinner entrees. I ordered a beer from their healthy list of drafts and bottles, and got a burger with waffle fries. I enjoy that they allow you to construct your own burger with your own toppings, and I enjoyed mine with carmelized onions and blue cheese. The waffle fries were obviously pre-packaged and frozen, but of course I ate them all even though they were nothing to write home about. I am not going to have dreams about Dogwood Tavern, but I wouldn't resist coming here again if the option were presented.
(3)
Samantha W.

I've been here two times ... once on a random Saturday and most recently on a Tuesday night - when Dogwood's infamous raw bar happy hour takes place. Oooo weeeeee, is all I have to say. $3.50 for half a dozen raw oysters, steamed mussels, or half a pound of shrimp. $7 for two snow crab clusters. Needless to say, we were "those people" that night ... trying to stay modest by only ordering 1- half dozen per person at a time :P It was a tad obvious that the waitress abhores Tuesday nights, but she was attentive as possible, considering that she was manning tables inside and outside (we got a lovely table on the cozy patio outsdie). Definitely will be back!! PS. the regular menu is scrumptious as well :)
(4)
Cyndy K.

Good tavern with good beer selections, skinny margaritas, oysters, and buffalo chicken wings.
(3)
Jonathan N.

Raw bar was fresh, food was good and we enjoyed the atmosphere. However, manager is an idiot!
(3)
Hailey R.

Drove past this place and decided to stop on a whim-SO glad I did. It's now one of my favorite spots. Love sitting outside, the food is great, it's a fun atmosphere. It's a super cute location too-and they have fun specials. Have now been for dinner and brunch, both were fantastic. Always super nice and helpful wait-staff.
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Yolanda Y.

Came here for lunch on the weekend while visiting. When you just walk in this odd smell hits you, but then you get used to it. It's kind of dark inside during the day, but there are plenty of tvs at which you can stare. I got the egg quesadilla off of the brunch menu. The entree was good, the service was fine too, but the drink I ordered was awful. I don't remember the name, but it's also on the brunch menu and it had red wine in it I think. Another person at our table ordered and we both thought it just shouldn't be made. We agreed we should have gotten mimosas. Waitress was also happy to split our tabs.
(3)
Anna Y.

Thank goodness there was parking in the back. I hate places with bad parking. I had the monthly microbrew from Charlottesville Stars Hill, which was so-so. My friend had a hard cider beer, which tasted like apple juice. I think I will order this next time. The beer that I had was so average. We ordered waffle fries, sweet/spicy wings, and chicken quesadillas. All there was your average bar food. They were pretty good, but nothing spectacular. It was nice for a drink after work, but do not have that happy hour vibe that you may long for after a long week. This place falls short in variety of beverages, lack of originality in food, and scarcity of a fun atmosphere.
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Tim M.

This place is definently underrated. If you order certain menu items, they have a terrifici lunch! I never have gone for dinner so I can't comment on that. But for lunch, I've gone back to order the blackened chicken ceasar wrap with the buffalo pasta salad about 15-20 times. You can get waffles fries (also good) instead of the buffalo pasta salad, but I wouldn't. It's awesome. I tried to make the buffalo pasta salad myself once after eating it and did not really get close. As you can tell, I like it a little bit. Other than that, most of the sandwiches are pretty good and they have a solid beer selection. Definently above average bar food. More of a grab a bite and beer with a couple friends type of place to me than a sit down restaurant. Generally good staff, service, and atmosphere as well.
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Scott T.

Great dinner! We hit the Blue-hair special time of 5:30 with 2 kids in tow. Service was above expectations (Alex) and very kid friendly. Lots of flat screens to divert my attention from my mis-behaving children. My dinner was fantastic and the specials on the cocktail menu were awesome. They have just completed an open-air roof deck with flat screens. Looking forward to hitting that up sans children next time. FIVE STARS.
(5)
Josepi S.

Excellent cheeseburger, catfish poboy, and buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. And excellent service. Highly recommend!
(5)
Julie W.

I've never had a bad dish here, everything is really good, especially their waffle fries. My favorite, I must say, is their buffalo chicken wrap -- it's awesome. Definitely check out Monday nights where they have 50 cent wings (so good & big! they don't skimp!) and Tuesday nights they have raw bar -- which you can get 1/2 dozen raw oysters, a dozen mussels, 1/2 dozen shrimp or clams for $3 and snow crab legs for $7. My bf and I frequent here on Tuesdays for the raw bar -- it's usually pretty busy but the wait is usually no longer than 15 minutes. They have flat screen tv's everywhere & you can always ask them to change it to the channel of your choice, usually hockey, basketball or football is on. Service is good, pretty attentive. It can get pretty loud in there though, sometimes I feel like I'm yelling at my boyfriend just trying to talk over the noise. Overall, awesome place to get some good food, especially on their special days. Their brunch sounds awesome too -- waffle bar?! Mimosas?? Definitely need to check that out next.
(4)
Christine N.

I've eaten here twice and had two completely different experiences. The first time I ate here I ordered a chicken wrap (I think it was the pesto wrap) with a salad instead of fries. It was so good! the chicken was actually moist which is a huge pet peeve of mine and the side salad was great - it even had fresh corn on it! ...and then I went back. I started with the quesadilla appetizer which comes with "fire roasted salsa," avocado, and sour cream. For an upcharge you can add "grilled veggies," chicken or steak. I opted for grilled veggies. ok, for starters there was almost no cheese in the quesadilla which meant it wouldn't even hold itsealf together. Now, to be fair, that can happen when there is just a lot of other toppings...and there were a lot of veggies. but I literally removed all the veggies on one piece and was left with 5 pieces of shredded cheese (yup, I could count it). And the "grilled" veggies were soggy, sauteed veggies. don't call them grilled unless they're grilled. it makes a huge difference in the flavor and texture. the guacamole is so processed it hasn't browned two days later and the "fire roasted" salsa is clearly from a can - granted these two things wouldn't bother me at all if I was remotely happy with the main thing on the plate. Then I ordered the carbonara pasta, which the waitress said was really good. bonus points for the pasta not being over cooked - it was exactly what most Americans would call al dente. but the taste of the pasta was just...not good. I honestly can't even explain it, it just had this weird, unappetizing, unrecognizable, not-food taste. There was a lot of ham and a tiny bit of bacon in the carbonara...but it didn't even do much for the flavor. Overall, both dishes were edible but seriously disappointing. I took home the leftovers and will try to eat them...but only b/c I'm p*ssed that I spent $30 on this meal. Service: Wait staff was good the first time and great the second time. The hostess and food runner both seemed like they couldn't care less about what they're doing and weren't particularly helpful or friendly. But the waiters were good and that's what actually matters probably won't be going back. 1.5 stars.
(2)
Rich Y.

Great neighborhood bar. Unprentious and awesome outdoor patio in the back
(5)
Whitney D.

This is right in our neighborhood so we're frequent visitors. They changed the menu recently and took off my favorite sandwich (hot turkey and cheddar), which was irritating, but they still have the crabcake, which is very good. Nachos are the best in area, though skip the steak as it's not been good lately. Service is hit or miss.
(3)
Sara B.

I picked this place for a group of friends to gather for a Friday night happy hour since we had a friend in town. I was the first to get there and asked if we could put two tables together and the hostess said no because not all of my party was there - ok, fair enough but then everything went south from there: Decent beer selection and HH specials on drinks but none on apps - and they're all $9 or more. We're in a recession people! They would only do 2 separate checks out of our whole tab - separating sucks - I've been there - but thats the name of the game. And for cryin out loud their fries are ALWAYS cold. But the clincher would be when I saw another table opening up and asked the person standing there if it was available and he refused. I wasn't sure if he was staff or I was accidentally stealing a customers table out from under them and he confimed he was the general manager. And then the iron entered my soul. Why dude? Because there was no wait or line at the door? Because 12+ people crowded around a tiny four top looks cozy? Because we were all 20 somethings? Our crowd was eating AND drinking too - not splitting a pitcher of water and oyster crackers. And even if we were...where in the heck is your customer service? It frankly ruined the rest of my night - I just felt guilty the rest of the time we were there with people playing musical chairs and not having a place to eat or drink. Ugh makes me mad all over again - I'm never going back!
(2)
Jim B.

Best burgers in Falls Church, and some of the best in the entire area. Love the veggie skewers as a healthy substitute for fries. Great place!
(5)
Alexis G.

We love this place, and we mostly come here for late dinners and brunch. Everything is wooden, and I am admittedly a sucker for places like that. There's a fireplace and everything. You can't go wrong with that kind of decor. Their nachos are also very amazing. While it's not fine dining, it's pretty good bar food. The staff is also very nice and patient. It's a good place to come if you want to watch sports and drink beer.
(4)
Kevin S.

Good local bar. Pretty good beer selection, and the food does the trick for what it is. If you're looking for gourmet this is not your place, but if you want a laid back atmosphere with good comfort food this is the place.
(4)
Flora W.

They have a great happy hour on Tuesdays if you enjoy seafood!! Steamed mussels and raw oysters are definitely the way to go!
(4)
Alex W.

This is a killer hole-in-the-wall place. First of all, bar none, this place has the best nachos in Northern VA and I am obsessed with nachos. Consider me a nachuoso; you can trust my opinion. Secondly, the wings, sliders, and all other appetizers are all awesome. This is just such a great bar food type place...it has a cozy atmosphere as well. I've never had the brunch, but I've heard that's pretty solid as well. If you need a good sports bar to go to that's not too crowded, hit up Dogwood...
(4)
Tucker H.

Dinner at the Dogwood was a pleasant enough experience, and if it was closer I'd be likely to come back. After parking in the back lot and walking through the bar area to the hostess stand in the front, they sat us right away, even though half of our group wasn't there. They seem to have a pretty decent selection of beers, with a monthly microbrew (a Flying Dog hefeweizen at the moment) and some other seasonal selections. The food was certainly respectable. The Potatoskinadilla appetizer was a new idea to me, a cheesy bacony baked potato in a quesadilla, and it was good. That said, anything with cheese, bacon, and mashed potatoes is pretty much an instant winner in my book. The Surf & Turf Sliders were okay, but nothing amazing. I guess I'm always a bit disappointed with any order of sliders that isn't White Castle though. My hot turkey and cheddar sandwich was good, and pretty generous with both the turkey and the cheddar. Overall this was a nice bar/restaurant. The service was fine, and the food was certainly respectable bar food.
(3)
Anne S.

Went w/ a total group of 4 ladies and gents. Got 2 of everything on the Tuesday night raw bar menu special (AMAZING DEAL). EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The oysters were big suckers. Mussels were tasty and not too buttery. Shrimp was lightly seasoned and super crunchy and juicy. Crab legs were a little messy to eat but still very meaty. Clams were good with dipping butter. Waffle fries could've used some honey mustard but I didn't ask for any. Staff had some awesome people! Very caring and made sure we got all our foods. Beer selection is decent: tried the funniest beer there was: Smuttynose Dog Brown Ale. Tasted a little chocolatey. Still a great beer! Would love to go again for other specials! The atmosphere was nice too. We got a table to hold all our foods. :D
(4)
Shannon C.

I've been thinking about writing this for a little over a month now...the staff is FANTASTIC, the atmosphere is just as good, and their Sunday brunches are out of this world! That being said...I can only say that you should check your food before eating it. If I ever go back, it will be for drinks only, but knowing what I know, I'll be steering clear :(
(1)
Danielle W.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday around 1pm. It was great weather, so we sat outside and the patio was very cute! Umbrellas and awnings help with the sun too. Their bloody mary bar may not rival that of Starboard in Dewey Beach, but you can't go wrong at $6 and they have all the necessities. For lunch I had the chicken philly and my friend had the buffalo wrap. Both were very good! I also really like that you can select your side dish - the veggie skewers were great and my friend really liked the waffle fries. Our service was very good as well so I will definitely be checking this
(4)
Tony S.

This rating is based upon horrible customer service. I have been a loyal customer of Dogwood Tavern since they opened. The food is fine and the atmosphere is good for watching sports or grabbing a quick drink. However, I was recently towed out back in a parking lot that is shared between Dogwood and another establishment. Apparently there has been a dispute going on for awhile now, as I was told by Dogwood staff (after I complained about being towed). Unfortunately, the management at Dogwood has not done anything to alert patrons to this dispute so a local towing company is only too happy to profit from the uninformed and unsuspecting customers who park out back so they can spend money inside. When I complained to management, I was told to take it up with their landlord. When I pushed back by saying my relationship, i.e. money, is with Dogwood, not their landlord, I was asked not to come back. All of this after I explained that I spend on average $100 a month at Dogwood and have done so since they opened. Talk about customer loyalty! Spread the word - there are other places in Falls Church City and Arlington where you will be treated better. I have told this story to a few friends over the last week and they all had similar stories of poor service from the management at Dogwood. All I can say is "park at your own risk" Or better yet, go somewhere else.
(1)
Noel O.

This is one of those places that every neighborhood should have: a decent beer selection on tap, TV screens for God knows how many different games could be on, and friendly service. I've been here before for happy hour (their specials are pretty friggin' awesome) and went again for brunch to see if the atmosphere was any different. Beyond the levels of people (it was surprisingly quiet for a weekend brunch), I enjoyed myself quite a bit. This place has the feel of a tavern that's been around for a while in that everything's wood and it smells like a brewery (a good thing). I have to give a shout out to Lagunitas being on tap, which made this boy happy, and what better to accompany a beer than a burger? Their burger selection is build-your-own, and it kind of turned me off to think that a slice of cheese cost me a dollar. Nitpicking aside, what came out was a fantastic burger that was cooked to perfection. Although I don't expect this kind of place to get a lot of traffic except from people who live in the area, if you're looking for a place that's on its game and will give you a rather pleasant experience, look no further.
(4)
Marie P.

Dogwood Tavern has a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere, complete with a fireplace. It's a wonderful place to meet for drinks and dinner in the winter. I went on a Friday night with some friends, it was really crowded but we only had to wait for 25 minutes. The service was really friendly both at the bar and at our table. The food though brings it down to three stars for me. The nachos were decent but the shrimp and grits were not. The shrimp tasted fine, the grits tasted like chalk. I guess THAT'S the reason I needed to order that second glass of wine, something strong had to wash away that taste! I'd come back and just be sure to order something different.
(3)
Kristina K.

Although I have heard good things about Dogwood Tavern for dinner, this place turned out to be abysmal for brunch. While the servers were friendly and seated our group without delay save for a round-about tour of the restaurant, our outside table--located in a fenced in courtyard overgrown with potted plants--received rather sporadic attention thereafter from our confused (maybe overwhelmed?) waitress. In brunch, mimosas--preferably, bubbly, flavorful, ice-free and, if possible, in a flute--are key for me so I was dismayed to learn that they only offered a Bloody Mary bottomless bar without a mimosa counterpart or special. (My disappointment was tempered, however, once I learned the limits placed on making your own drinks.) Luckily, mimosas were offered by the pitcher and eventually one found it to our table: despite its ~gallon volume, the container was filled 2/3 with ice so we were only able to get 4 small glasses of watered down, alcohol weak, flat, juice-light beverage--yuck. I never understood the business strategy for serving tasteless, icy drinks: it's not cost saving as, instead, these chilled everyone's enthusiasm for going after a second (money-making) pitcher. Though curious about the unlimited Belgian waffle bar, we opted for other breakfast and lunch dishes instead. Foodwise, the one saving grace were the oysters, which--though small--were fresh, complex, and flavorful. Not all sea items were noteworthy: the seafood soup had small shrimp and a mediocre broth. Though my burger with mushrooms and blue cheese was decent and, shockingly, made to my specifications of pink inside medium, my friends were not so lucky. With no offense to felines, the turkey burger of which I stole a bite tasted like wet cat food--blended to mush and tasteless. The two fat-frenchfry sized pieces of catfish came out centered on oversized pieces of bread and were too oil-clogged even for southern-style comfort food. Lastly, the brunch special of eggs Benedict with tiny, garnish sized sliver of watermelon was surrounded by, as described, dry and chewy potatoes. In seeing other people's positive reviews, I hope the cook just had a really, really bad day! Maybe--just maybe--I can be tempted to come back for the oyster special.
(1)
Renee C.

I've been going to the Dogwood Tavern since before it was the Dogwood Tavern. Its been around for a couple of years now, and it seems that this place is going to last. I frequently go there for Happy Hour, and while the prices are more than other local places the atmosphere is cozy and the food is always good and consistent. Its a small place and can get quite busy around dinner time, so I'd recommend getting there on the early side for happy hour so that you can get a seat at the bar or at one of the high top bar tables.
(4)
Ryan K.

Love that this place is within walking distance. Good beer on tap, good food (especially burgers) and plenty of tvs to watch the game on. This place feels like a more grown up version of Ragtime.
(4)
Jonathan E.

+1 for great pub atmosphere. +1 for good beer. -1 for slightly annoying service. (didn't have any entrees this visit.) i will return the next time i'm in the area. recommended.
(4)
Collin F.

We've been big fans of Dogwood Tavern for a while now. First and foremost, we come for the boozers, but after our latest round with their burgers, we've got another reason to frequent the joint. You've got to build-your-own burger here, and, you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose. The patties are big, beefy and juicy and on both our trips last week, they were cooked on point. They've got all the usual burger toppings, with some highlights including seven types of cheese, shaved ham and guacamole. (We hear you can get an egg too, just have to ask nicely...) Like was said above, you're not going to find any signature burgers on the menu and if we had any complaint about the Dogwood burger experience, this would be it. While we're more than happy to custom-build our burgs, sometimes it hurts our heads to think and we just want to pick one off a list. We feel they'd sell a lot more if they had three or four different types of burgers on the menu. We certainly wouldn't mind seeing their sister restaurant Ragtime's Big Bayou Burger make an appearance. It's a 10 oz. ground pork, beef and shrimp patty with bayou seasoning topped with Swiss, Creole gravy and grilled shrimp. Yeah, that exists. And it's amazing. While we love Dogwood's waffle fries, from time-to-time they have tater tots available and when they do, we're all over them. For the record, we strongly encourage all restaurants to permanently add tots to their menu. They're so choice. More from our Falls Church City burger tour: burgerdays.com/567
(4)
Dustin B.

I really really want to like this restaurant. Really. The atmosphere is my favorite part. It's has a super cool colonial pub charm, dark and rustic, (minus the TV'S) without feeling like I'm in some old B&B. The problem for me is that they are an American bar that doesn't have an enticing beer selection or good bar food. Maybe I'm so bitter because I effing hate waffle fries. I don't know. Wings - over breaded and battered - too heavy Raw Bar - Not the freshest tasting seafood from the oysters, to the clams, and the tiny little peel and eat shrimp. I'd rather pay more for better tasting food then pay less of food I don't enjoy. Bottom Line: Nothing ever really grabs my attention when I come here, whether it's on the menu, on my plate or on my palette.
(2)
RL C.

A sorely needed decent bar/restaurant in Falls Church, Dogwood is a nice, clean place down route 7. If you enter from the back, you walk down the tight staircase to the wood-fashioned bar. The bar itself has a couple nice TVs and some good bartenders. There's seating all around the bar. During the day, the place gets some good light that makes this place look great. While in the area, Dogwood and Mad Fox are the two places that I know I can get a good meal and a nice beer. While Dogwood is not a brewery like Mad Fox, it does have a pretty good tap selection and an array of tasty menu choices to sate your appetite. The tables next to the bar can be a great place to watch a game, especially if you show up early to get a good seat. Some of the tables are awkwardly placed so not everyone could get a good view. I've had most of the appetizers, I would recommend them all.
(3)
Ron U.

This would be a solid 3.5, but I'm feeling generous. Way to a man's heart is through is stomach, but with a proper channel of beer. I'm not a huge fan of live music in bars, especially what's played here. It's OKAY, but that's about it. The bar itself is laid out really well w/ plenty of TV's for watching, it can become a bit cramped though. Bonus about the bar is their beer selection, as other than Dogfish, it's hard to find a proper beer spot in Falls Church. This place always has a good rotation and usually all proper. The seating is solid, perfect in the front for some people watching and traffic stupidity. The outside in the back is awesome too. It definitely attracts a younger crowd, which is nice. Not to diss Four P's in a way, but that place seems to attract the founding fathers of Falls Church. I haven't deviated much from their wraps, which are rather refreshing to have in a place like these. And damn @ the waffle fries! Definitely a must to get with any sandwich there.
(4)
Laura L.

Came here for some brews with a couple of coworkers who live in the area. I generally really dug Dogwood Tavern but it didn't quite blow me away with anything in particular, food-wise or beer-wise. We all split a Potatoskinadilla (mashed potato quesadilla)-- that was interesting. Glad someone has combined two of life's best dishes! Beer selections were pretty standard crowd pleasers, nothing too out of the ordinary. The service wasn't awesome but it wasn't bad either. The bartenders didn't really talk to us much at all, they just re-filled our beers as necessary. The overall environment seemed pretty typical of a suburban family restaurant. There was a band playing that night, doing covers. Relatively large dining room so I'm sure wait times are slim (we went straight to the bar though so that last statement is just my hypothesis). My friends and I transplanted from the indoor bar to the outdoor patio which wasn't too bad except it had an all too clear view of the back parking lot. Dogwood makes for a nice neighborhood stop off for a few drinks to kick it with friends. It's more of a place to go when you don't care about the service or ambiance but more so the company you bring along.
(3)
Yan W.

Yippie! How did my party end up spending I've $100 on $3.50 seafood plates during their Tuesday night special, I have no idea... Here's the lowdown - their regular food is not so great. I've been there a couple times and tried the quesidilla, the mini crab cakes, fires, chicken tenders, all pretty bad. The quesidilla was really bland, even the avocado dip they came wth it tasted like it was from a supermarket frozen isle. The crab cakes rated really "watered down". They mixed the bland crab meat with even blander (it's a word now) tomatoes. Why the three stars? The Tuesday night seafood special!!! Despite te smokiness of the room $3.50 for each plate of 1/2 doz oysters, clams, a Bunch of mussels. The blue points are literally some of the freshest i've had, the clams are so-so for me b/c it is bland and doesn't have the saltiness of the ocean (but this is a personal taste, others really like it), the mussels in the wine sauce are incredible. The crabs are also so-so, but really I think it's because i came there out of season. I also really like the service. The people aren't pushy at all about what you order or how long you sit there. I just keep ordering as I go until I get stuffed full of Tuesday night seafood.
(3)
Pia W.

Brunch is so not worth it! We've been coming on and off for months, hoping that (1) the home fries would get some seasoning or (2) the service would improve, as this place is so convenient. The food isn't cheap, and it's so-so quality. Eggadilla is bland...must be ultra mild salsa?...and the waffle is the most thinned out batter possible (more baking soda than substance). And you have to ask for a coffee warm-up every time. Upon coming right at opening with 2 kids in tow, there was NO ONE in the restaurant but we were told to wait until the rest of our party arrived. Then we got the hairy eyeball for the kids playing on the high-top bar chairs from the very inexperienced hostess staff. Went to Mad Fox last week instead...great coffee, lots of brunch-food options, and a very nice waiter even though we had to send back an order. Good service really can make up for just about anything... Haven't been there in the evenings, so can't comment on the dinner/apps/drinks realm.
(2)
David E.

Great atmosphere, top notch food, excellent service. Went here the other day for the first time and got the Salmon Bisque. This may have been the best fish soup I have ever had. Our server was great. You could tell this kid was brand new, like 1st hour on the job new, and he was still delightful nd got everything we ordered correct. The owner was there and made sure to ask us how everything was and offer if there was anything he could do personally. I would definitely suggest this spot, especially if you can find a day when they have the Salmon Bisque.
(5)
Staci D.

We had absolutely perfect weather in Virginia today, so it called for outdoor dining. I'd been meaning to try this place forever so it worked out beautifully. And what a treat! The patio in the back of the restaurant was spacious and super tidy, with good music and cheerful wait staff. (If you sit in Benji's section, lucky you!) My friend and I ordered the exact same dinner, and we were both very pleased. We started with the chipotle black bean soup, which I thought was excellent. It was a little spicy for my friend, so be warned if spicy isn't your thing. For an entree we both had the crab cakes, which were obviously made with real jumbo lump crabmeat - they were big, cooked just right, and delicious. The skewer of roasted veggies was a nice touch, and the baked sweet potato was terrific on the side. On our way to be seated we passed through the main dining area and the bar - lots of TVs in the bar area and fun Virginia-themed decor throughout. This would be a good place for a date, watching the game, or a family dinner. Very much like a traditional Irish or English pub. A touch on the pricey side, but not exceptionally so. Will definitely return!
(4)
Damian K.

The food was great, and the cocktails were well made. One of our friends enjoyed the Bloddy Mary Bar where he could add all the ingrediants he wanted. We'll be back!
(4)
Donita H.

UPDATE: I originally reviewed this place on May 24 and the original review is below in its entirety. I went back into this place on May 29 as I wanted to try the raw bar. Said hello to Drew and a Ann Marieasked if she could speak to me and pulled me aside. Apparently, the Yelp review had been seen (THE POWER OF YELP!) and the "management" had decided that they did not want me to patronize the establishment. Ann Marie, God bless her, apologized profusely, remembered me, and also commented "you always bring people with you." I explained the 4/20 incident to her and also said my lip was swollen for 2 days after this incident. She said she would call the general manager (a Jeremiah something) and call me back. I went somewhere else and got the voice-mail from Maryann that Jeremiah was standing by his decision, but I could call him. (I also see that other Yelpers have had issues with "Mr. General Manager.") I find this utter lack of customer service absolutely deplorable (I've been in retail and also in restaurant management and am a secret shopper)! If a patron has an experience like this, I certainly would not think this is the management's reaction, especially for someone who brings others into their establishment, and to ban them for the Yelp review? Well, keep in mind a lot of people read Yelp and I've had business owners actually mention patrons that have come into their establishments BECAUSE of my reviews. (Particularly, a guy from out of state visiting Philly went into one of my faves and told the owner that he came because of my review!) I've also had other Yelpers email me after they have visited places I reviewed. Ironically, I went to another place down the street after this happened (still hungry). Was watching the Nats game and an Iraq veteran (Special Forces no less, as is his brother in Afghanistan!) started talking to me, visiting for Rolling Thunder during Memorial Day. He had had a bad day and I told him the experience I just had. HERE'S SOME IRONY: He said he had just left Dogwood, and said "even though Dogwood was closer to my hotel, I walked in, was ignored and couldn't get waited on." He also said he felt he was not waited on because he was in his biker gear. BOTTOM LINE: Smell something fishy here, and it's not the raw bar! Good luck, Jeremiah, you're gonna need it! Yelp is very powerful and bad reviews are noticed. 5/24/12 review: I'm a new local to the area (from Chicago), so still in exploring mode. I'm gonna make this short, as I'm really trying to like this place, but most locals that I've met don't like this place, but I make my own judgement. Lots of tvs for sports fans. The staff will usually change to the game you're looking for. Cute outdoor patio. Food is decent, but a bit over-priced. I do want to check out the raw bar happy hour I keep seeing and reading about. They have live music several nights a weeks, which can be really good. I've gotten CD's from 2 groups here. The complaints I have heard and experienced are about some of the staff. Complaints have been about padding bills (haven't experienced) and a certain bartender named Tammy. This girl has a massive attitude problem and it shows. I had a run-in with her on 4/20 with a promotion after cutting my lip on a Lagunitas glass. She questioned it, felt the glass herself (biotch; btw, did I mention I'm a paralegal? not to be messed with, honey), gave a replacement glass, and then took it back! When I questioned her on it, she said the glass I had was the replacement glass. I had put a straw in it so the beer wasn't wasted. But, another bartender heard me openly complaining about this to a couple and promptly came over and solved the problem (forget her name; thanks hon). Had friends visiting from out of town and Tammy was rude to them too! And, several locals complain about her. However, Drew and Natalie definitely make up for her bad attitude. Been told I should mention my probs with Tammy to the management. I'm not one to go that route until pushed -- again.
(1)
Tracey H.

My husband has come to this tavern several times. We finally went together on 11/18/12 for lunch. I am not a huge fan of bar-type restaurants...the food is typically very greasy. I had mis-judged this place based on the name and appearance. The food was really good, very fresh, and definitely NOT greasy. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Leslie A.

Disappointing overall...and we just moved nearby and really wanted it to be good. Sadly not! My husband's martini glass arrived only half filled and had to be sent back. Service not good. Took more than a half hour for our food to arrive - two salads - and food just so-so. Then we ordered wings to take home and were told we couldn't have the happy hour price. Cheers it ain't. We won't be rushing back. Plenty of better options in the hood.
(2)
Emily T.

Just went here yesterday with a friend. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and waffle fries. We split the mac'n'cheese (with ham) as an appetizer. Food was very good! Very nice atmosphere and the service was fine. Will go back.
(4)
Kim S.

I love potato skins, I love quesadillas. Put them together and you have Dogwood Tavern's heavenly creation "The Potatoskinadilla". Genius. I don't really need any other reason to go here. However, their Baked Potato and Four Cheese Soup and Virginia Mac & Cheese is also stellar (notice a theme here?) For those not in the mood for a cheese coma, they have a lot of other options on their menu. I'm not a beer drinker but Dogwood has splits of Friexenet - no, not the swankiest of bubbly but perfectly appropriate, drinkable and an unexpected treat for a tavern. Thank you Dogwood!
(4)
Ryan C.

Good food, great service, good brunch. Much better now that its no smoking Bad: Live music is too loud on the weekends. Prob is effected by the hardwood floors. Good music, just too loud.
(4)
Christine R.

Sooooo I have this thing. If I walk into a restaurant and it smells like dirty wet dish rags I'm completely turned off right off the bat. BUT since it was feeding time for my other half I stuck through a few beers and a meal. After a couple minutes the dirty wet dish rag smell went away... Beer selection was decent and the service was good - for being as busy and crowded as it was. The food was decent as well. I think I got the chicken sandwich and he had a burger. I mean you can't really mess that up, or can you? We also got an order of the oyster specials, they were meh. When ever we're in this area and we're looking to grab a bite to eat, I always dread this popping up as a suggestion. I wouldn't be opposed to stopping in again to giving it another try.
(2)
Kathryn Z.

To keep this short and sweet: Food was mediocre at best. Service was HORRIBLE (we sat outside on a non-busy evening at 7:00ish). Do yourself a favor and head down the street to Madfox.
(2)
Nina B.

I came here for a Sunday dinner, and it wasn't too packed. I liked the dim lighting, giving it a kinda snazzy ambiance. The food was solid. I went for the Virginia Ham Mac & Cheese and their special chowder of the day (Mussel Chowder). Both were very good. Other than that, this place didn't leave any particular impression on me. It was solid, so I have no complaints.
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Jonathan G.

Dogwood Tavern is a perfectly average bar in an area full of bars. The live music is kind of obnoxious, and for the feeling and look of the inside of the bar, the music doesn't seem to really fit with the bar's theme. The bar itself is made to look higher-end, and it IS an attractive interior, but the menu doesn't really match up. The layout of the restaurant doesn't really make sense, either, since the rear entrance is hard to navigate through if there are actually any people at the bar, but the tables near the front are spread out to the point where you feel like you might be on display to the other patrons. The beer selection is surprisingly good, but most of the dishes on the menu are pretty average. They have burgers, fries, appetizers on par with just about any chain restaurant or any other standard bar - but nothing stands out. There's certainly nothing wrong with Dogwood Tavern, but it's not worth going out of your way for, either. It's a little pricier than the run-of-the-mill bar, so take that into consideration as well. Also, the parking situation behind Dogwood can be a little confusing - and the signs don't really help. Make sure you're parking somewhere where you don't get towed. If you're not sure, ask the restaurant staff.
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K H.

When we found out Applebee's only had the Redskin's game. We got sent here. The parking is tight, but as long as you don't bump into an angry man with a pickup, you'll be OK. I ordered the Virginia Mac & Cheese. So good! There's pieces of ham and chives. There's also a light layer of crust on top. So cheesy! Even sitting under an air vent, the dish stayed warm enough until I was done with it. I tried pieces of the fried shrimp that goes with the Po Boy. It still had the ocean flavor. That can be good or bad. The servers were very friendly and accommodating. We went there for the Falcons game yesterday and got our own small screen, even though it was next to the bathroom and we had to crane our necks to see it. The bathroom had a good popourri system going and I appreciated that. It actually smelled like a Vegas casino. The manager also dropped by our table many times to check in on the game and root for our team. He was super friendly and made the experience more personal. Like we've been going to his bar for a while when it's our first visit. The tavern wraps around in a horseshoe shape. We stayed in the darker bar section than the woodsy, better-lit section on the other side. I loved how Virginia-oriented the place was. It showed an interest in the area's history as well. After seeing the great deals they have on clams, oyster and other seafood, I'd definitely go back.
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Kendrella M.

I really like Dogwood. It's a nice relaxed spot in Falls Church City. They have a decent selection of beer & wine and reasonably good food. The staff is always great and they frequently have things going on (good bands, trivia, etc). It's dark and relaxing inside. Sometimes it get pretty noisy-especially after 9ish, so don't expect a romantic, quiet evening. I'd recommend it.
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Ann T.

Dogwood is a good place to hang out with friends or to have a romantic setting for a date. They light a candle at the table and the atmosphere is pretty dark. We ordered Quesadillas, waffle fries, sliders, and wings. Each appetizer was delectable. The food came quick. Service was friendly. Beers were decently priced given the area (4.50 for a miller light). We stayed there for 4 hours, catching up, laughing, and not once were we rushed in any particular way. However the seats were kind of uncomfortable (your typical brown wooden chairs) after a whie, so I wouldn't recommend staying as long as we did. Some things to note - parking in the back, a back area for smokers, patio seaing, a fairly large bar area, and happy hour ends at 8pm. Can't really say I'd want to come back, but it's a nice place to try, especially if you're looking for a somewhat chill but classy place (think Liberty Tavern?)
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Tim W.

Dogwood is a favorite for most of the Falls Church natives. The bar area is kind of tight but the service and food make up for it. The outside patio is a bonus for the summer.
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Foodie C.

Wow, what a treat, I used to come here when it was Broad St Grill. the new owners have really stepped up this place Food is great only to be exceeded by the Amazing servers. This has quickly become our 'once a week' spot.
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MARIA G.

I've been frequenting here more often, and I haven't been let down yet. We recently went for Raw Bar HH. 3.50 for 1/2 dozen oysters, 1 dozen mussels and some other things. Best thing is that is goes from 4 to midnight. We stayed till 7 (when the drink HH ends), and we were plenty full. Go get your oyster on!
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Melissa G.

Best wings I've had in a while--and the best service I've had in a while!! Annoyed I never came here when I lived close by.
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Harry R.

There are a number of good things to say about the Dogwood Tavern. The mac and cheese with Virginia ham is a great dish for the kids. The angus burger medium is actually cooked nicely - hitting the bar at both juicy and pink. On the wrap front: Potomac Pesto Chicken and Big Meadows Chicken are both filled with ingredients that make a flour tortilla happy. Waffle fries are great when they are fresh, and the Chicken Philly is good and gets better with a side of wing sauce and blue cheese. Tons of TV's. Service that varies from good to notable. Live music. Not a bad resurrection for the old shell of the Broad Street Grill.
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Amanda R.

I really enoy the atmosphere of this place, and have been several times with friends. The menu has something for everyone! Good drink selection and really friendly service. The outdoor seating is dog-friendly too! Love it!
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David G.

Was so excited to go there Sun. evening. We had an annoying power outage at home and wanted to try Dogwood's huge new 2 story outdoor deck/addition on such a lovely night. And we've always had good food and great service inside. What we got instead was fair-at-best food and horrible service. Our server Cassandra seemed to have "attitude" from the moment she appeared. Gave us the feeling she REALLY didn't want to be there, perhaps because the place seemed understaffed. Took forever for my wife and adult daughter and me to get drinks, food, refills, anything- and even longer to get a check, then to settle the check. Twice I had to leave the table to find help when no one even looked our way. Spending around $90 for one salad entree (daughter), some horrible nachos (wife) and one entree (mine- so below avg I can't even recall what I ate), plus a 3 or 4 drinks was a sin. How can a long time favorite fall so hard? And the menu choices seemed so weaker than what we had come to know prior. Perhaps some of what they spent on the beautiful new addition should have been spent on staffing and training. And perhaps they didin't expand their staff to coincide with the expanded space. Sadly, we may have to take this off our list of repeat dining spots.
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Chris F.

Dogwood brunch on Saturdays and Sunday's is amazing! Plus man-mosa's are on point!
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Caroline P.

I come to this restaurant all of the time for lunch and have never had a bad experience with service. Maybe it's because Dogwood doesn't seem to have a huge lunch crowd, so our service has only been anything but attentive and friendly. The food is very good. I love the healthy options that they have for people not looking to load their plate with a side of french fries, such as the grilled vegetables on a skewer. They have a variety of beer on tap as well as in bottles to suit most tastes. Most of all, I just love the "tavern" feel of the place. If you want light, airy and squeaky clean, go somewhere that doesn't have quite the opposite literally written in it's name. I expect a tavern to be dark, boisterous, and sometimes even a little rowdy and unclean (in the nicest sense of the word). I'm already drooling to go back.
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T P.

Great raw bar happy hour on Tuesday. Their chicken wings are also very good.
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Kristen S.

Love, love, love their crab cake sandwich & their waffle fries!
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Lona K.

Food is okay, nothing special. They also kind of nickle and dime you on Sunday brunch. It cost us over thirty dollars just to feed a three yr. old and a six yr. old. Chef Geoff's in Tysons is way better for a lower price.
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Lori Taylor R.

Wellll hellllo 2010! Let's start this year off right with a fantastically refreshing bloody mary. No hangovers here ... Dogwood Tavern to the rescue. Our friendly server Josh quickly approaches to see what he could do to make our '10 start off right. Our order, we need 8 bloody mary's and 2 mimosas, please! Not a problem. A tray filled with 8 glasses of ice are quickly ushered to the table. Soon to follow 8 shots of vodka. Unfortunately, Josh caught us at a bad time we are amidst a pretty detailed story which includes wailing arms ... slow motion as the arm catches his tray ... he quickly juggles and manages to only loose one shot to his shirt. Whew! An intense moment, but recovered well, it could have been disastrous! Josh shakes it off. No worries for this easy going guy. He laughs and tells us it's a good thing he doesn't have to drive home. We are liking him already. The additional shot is delivered with no hassle. We all make our way to the bloody mary bar and heaven erupts ... all the mixes your taste buds could desire, bottles and bottles of various tabasco sauces, olives, celery, spicy beans, celery salt, coarse ground black pepper, old bay, worcester sauce and the list goes on, but you get the point. A glorious sight for a bloody mary aficionado. Now that we've got the important part out of the way - onto brunch. It seems they have a nice little spread set up for the breakfast buffet. Fresh salmon, fruit, bacon, sausage, potatoes and let's not forget chef made omelette's and waffles! My husband went for this option and was not disappointed. I went a slightly different route with a breakfast burrito. Mmm, mmm, mmm a warm tortilla, scrambled eggs mixed with loads of melted cheese, peppers, onions with salsa on the side. Hangover cure for sure! We couldn't have found a better place to start off our 2010. This is owed to our wonderful waiter; thanks for being in such a great mood on New Years Day! You really started our year off right.
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Caroline U.

I came here for happy hour with some coworkers, and was disappointed to see that this is more of a family restaurant than a bar/tavern. The drink offerings and specials weren't that great, and the food menu mirrored every chain restaurant in the area. I could have chalked this up to misplaced expectations, but the service was terrible! I couldn't manage to flag down the server at any point, then she forgot part of my order, then it took her 2 tries to get my tab correct when I was ready to pay. Maybe she was having a bad day?
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Jessica B.

The food is bland and lackluster. I've gone twice for brunch and been disappointed both times. Breakfast burrito was bland and boring as was the French toast. I just think I can make a better brunch at home and spend what I spent on myself for a party of 4, so definitely not worth it!
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Kim M.

I love the SHRIMP N' GRITS on the "Tavern Bites" side of the menu... Seasoned jumbo shrimp over creamy hominy grits in spicy Virginia ham gravy. I am willing to drive in all the way from Ashburn just order this...so good and different than your typical pub menus. Best time to go is for an early lunch since the place gets SUPER crowded on weekends afternoon and evenings.
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Madison H.

This place really is amazing. Anyone from the area remembers that historic storm that we had about a month ago. Well, you wouldn't believe it but, Dogwood was open THE WHOLE WEEKEND. I couldn't believe they could stay open, but people were heading out in all the craziness and walking over to Dogwood for some nice warm food, cold beers and a great time. There's usually live music on the weekends -- sometimes the music is disappointing, but it's usually pretty good local stuff. They've got a pretty big selection of beers to choose from as well as a full bar. The food is great. I LOVE their Crabcake Sliders appetizer. The sauce that goes with it is to die for. We ended up ordering fries and asking for that sauce, it was THAT good. A great place to head to on the weekends. It's not crazy busy, but it's a nice chill place to head with friends or on a date.
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Tom H.

The Tuesday night seafood happy hour is a keeper. The beer selection is limited, but usually has something worth ordering. The staff is hit or miss.
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Cass H.

About a year later, and I still haven't been back. Just wanted to say I sent a physical letter to the ownership and heard back from a manager. I got an apology and a 'we'll do better, please come back', but otherwise no incentive to go back and try again. Sorry guy, run your business right.
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Lauren W.

My husband and I live the street within walking distance and, consequently, we hit up Dogwood quite frequently. Food is always solid to very, very good; staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful; beer selection is nice (lots of interesting options, as opposed to just standard domestic choices); and the TVs in the bar make it a great place to watch your sport of choice. (I can't tell you how many times we end up here on Saturdays during football season.) We can't wait for the weather to warm up so we can bring the dog with us and sit on the patio when the weather warms up! Highly recommend for a casual, low-key meal in a very laid-back environment.
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Ryan Y.

I've been to Dogwood a few dozen times, and it's my go-to sports bar in the Falls Church area. The food menu, specifically the sandwiches and wraps, is awesome. On the apps list, the nachos and chicken luray never disappoint. The beer selection dips slightly into craft offerings (Lagunitas, Stone, Green Flash), while keeping a solid macro list. There are plenty of TVs in easily visible locations, and the game you are trying to watch will always be on at least one of them. The service is fantastic. Responsive, friendly, and upbeat, perfect for a sports bar. Bailey and Mike specifically never disappoint in their delightful engagement with their customers. The other customers are also universally friendly, leading to a very positive atmosphere. Even if I'm cheering against the home crowd, I've never felt unwelcome, and I'll often end up sharing shots with the rival fans at the bar. The other awesome thing about Dogwood is it's consistently open until 2am. It's our go-to after-work wind-down spot, especially on inventory nights when we might not get out until 1+ am. The service at Dogwood is still cheery when we are closing the place down!
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Jefferson M.

When this place opened I couldn't have been happier. A small, unique, well-price restaurant right in the heart of F.C.! No more trekking to Arlington or DC. No more mandatory call-aheads to beat the 60+ minute wait for Sweetwaters (my other F.C.-ish favorite). I think my first visit was for brunch. It was amazing, the place was dead and the food was great. The make-your-own Bloody Mary bar was perfect. As I assumed, they built the brunch, and soon enough the people came. I couldn't have been happier to see it do well, as losing Dogwood Tavern would've been a travesty. I've been for dinner and lunch as well. Always a good meal, always good service. Of particular enjoyment are the veggie skewers as an optional side for burgers and sammies when you're not feeling like fries. And getcha some mac'n'cheese for the love of pete. 'tis bueno. The interior design is right up my alley too. Kind of reminds me of a nice, boutique restaurant in a mountain resort town. Tons of tvs for sporting events too. Maybe not fancy enough for an anniversary dinner, but definitely a place to make any out-of-town visitor happy, or get a great meal for your money.
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Sam C.

great bar and restaurant. good for live music and sports. great staff, extensive beer list and wines are good. been thrown out a couple times, but they always let me back in.
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CHRYSTIE N.

Stopped in here for dinner from the airport -- they had oysters on the half shell and live music. What more can you ask for? (good live music would have been good) We also ordered the steak nachos -- best plate I've been served anywhere -- heaping full with corn and blue corn tortillas, tasty! Tthe two of us could not finish them! Will definitely be coming back!
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Rachel K.

The building itself was quaint and in a great neighborhood. I loved the idea that they helped out with dogs that needed homes and this place was busy which is always a good sign. my friend had been raving about this place for months so i finally decided to check it out. I'm vegetarian so already the menu was limited for me but that's normal. I was meeting a friend there who was running late so I was seated by myself. The waitress came by and asked if i was ready, I told her I was waiting on a friend and she actually rolled her eyes and walked away. My friends showed up about 5 minutes later but the waitress waited 20 minutes to come take our order. It was a relatively busy night for them and I waited tables for years so I understand getting in the weeds but this girl made eye contact with me several times. My friend even called another waiter over to get our waitress. When she eventually came over I ordered nachos and my friend got some sandwich. The nachos were soggy and to be honest, basically cheese-less. I didn't bother sending them back for fear I'd have to wait another 40 minutes for nachos so we just left. I will absolutely never return to this restaurant. the one good thing out of this whole experience was the ice shoppe across the street, which was amazing !
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Brandy J.

Ate here for a late lunch on Saturday. The waitress was a little crabby. The food was a bit overpriced for what we got. We ordered the nachos, a burger with waffle fries and the buffalo chicken salad. The nachos were a good appetizer for sharing. The burger was good, but the waffle fries were soggy and kinda not great. The buffalo chicken salad was okay. It had way too much cheese and not enough chicken. It was only two chicken tenders cut in half. All in all, it was okay for bar good. Nothing great. I probably will not ever go back. Oh and I also got the smell of old dish rags, as mentioned in some earlier reviews.
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Elizabeth W.

Dogwood was my first introduction to Falls Church, and what a great neighborhood bar! Raw bar is Tuesday and you cant go wrong with 1/2 dozen clams, 1/2 dozen oysters, 1 dozen steamed mussels or 1/4 lb peel-and-eat shrimp for $3.50 each. YUM. They have a pretty good beer selection and the food is better than your average bar food. Plus their kitchen is open late!
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Erika Z.

I was pleasantly surprised when Boyfriend and I went here for dinner last night. It looks like it probably attracts a pretty good bar crowd, but we eat early like old people, so we go there at quarter to six. First, the menu - not imaginative at all. Lame, every-restaurant-with-a-bar offerings (burgers, sandwiches, a couple steaks, etc). However, the service was very friendly, and the food came out incredibly quickly. The portions were large, and I have to say, while the food selection was not impressive, the food itself was. Everything was delicious - perfectly seasoned, cooked just right (my chicken was moist without being raw). As a bonus, there is outdoor seating in the back, but it was too cold for us to be interested. Also, neither of us was interested in drinking, but there did seem to be very good happy hour deals in place, both in terms of drinks and appetizers. Overall, very nice place to eat. I would be happy to go there again.
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Kate M.

The only problem with this place is the service. I live super close and come back to try it again and again and inevitably leave and go across the street to the Irish bar because I can't get a drink. The food is pretty good, they would be great for football if I didn't have to stand on my head for a drink. I will say that if you do go, go on the nights the bartenders are girls. They are waaaay better.
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James G.

One noteworthy thing is the oyster bar. I ordered raw oysters when they were on special ($2.99 / 1/2 doz. Wow!) and they were large and delicious. The whole place was regularly packed to watch Caps games during the hockey semifinals. Service was pretty good, but that's likely because they staffed up for the big crowds. The time I got chicken fingers (note: chicken don't have fingers) they were generous but over-cooked and dry -- yuck. I'm still waiting to try an entree. The beer is always cold and they have a good selection with interesting specials. Good enough to be a neighborhood pub, a go-to spot for drinks and they have a menu if you need it. Eventually I'm sure I'll try more of their food.
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Hendrik J.

This review is about the service, burgers, ambiance, and onion soup. If you don't care about any of those, please save yourself some time and move on to the next. Service: Poor. Our male waitron was inattentive and slow. And this was a slow Tuesday lunchtime when only 1/4 of the tables were filled. My spouse said later that he was handling tables inside and outside. Either way, there were a ton of other waitrons milling about, mostly female versions in tight tops that suggested Dogwood Tavern is aiming for a low-brow version of Hooters. Service was so poor -- you've had this experience yourself at some point -- that we groaned when we discovered between the two of us that we didn't have exact change in cash and that we'd have to flag down the waitron a couple of times to do the credit card routine. Ugh. Burgers (and fries). This place devotes an entire menu page to its burgers, and they're not cheap, so they ought to be good. Let's start with the good: the bacon and bun were good. As was the blue cheese. My spouse and I both ordered our burgers medium. What we got were burgers that had no pink in the middle and that we both remarked were dry. At best they could be considered "medium well," and most people would say they were well done. The outside was charred, with a charred flavor, which isn't a problem if the inside is suitably moist and pink for a medium. It wasn't. Now, it may well be that the kitchen produced a medium burger and that it sat around long enough on the pickup counter that it kept cooking internally and dried out. I've worked in restaurants and have seen this happen. Don't know what the cause was in this case. Won't be going back to do further investigation. The fries. Waffle fries. They're good, actually. If you're going for something other than burgers, I recommend them. Hot, crispy, and fresh. Ambiance. Well, it depends on what you're looking for. This place has a LOT of TVs. All tuned to different channels. If you're there for a meal rather than drinking and watching sports, it's a bit distracting. Onion soup. Wow. This stuff looks good, but it deserves a special call out because it's so spectacularly bad. My spouse ordered it, and it had all the crusty bread and cheesy goo that you would want. As she got to the soup portion, though, things changed. "This must be gourmet," she said, with some heavy sarcasm on the "gourmet." Huh? Eventually I took a bite. Far saltier than the normal over-the-top saltiness of onion soup, and...oh-my-goodness what is that seasoning? It seemed like someone had dumped a random handful of seasonings from several McCormick bottles. Hmm...how about some sage and turmeric? My one sip was enough, but she toughed it out through half the cup. How can onion soup NOT taste like onion soup? Find out at Dogwood Tavern. This is a pub that fails at the basic pub burger during a slow dining period. Won't be going back. Oh, and the final chuckle: they include that "tip calculator" on their bill that helpfully suggests the amount you should tip starting at 18% and going up to 25%. Good one!
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L. K.

Love the Tuesday night raw bar and draft beer selection! Cute "neighborhood tavern" atmosphere and good service!
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Elie I.

This is one of my favorite places in Falls Church. OK, considering there are only a handful of non-knickknack stores in Falls Church (like a Pottery Store, Eyeglass repair, Secondhand Books, Rocking Chair store, Palm Reader, etc.), it's not hard to imagine that this is a good place, I guess. But seriously this place is great. Awesome draft beer selection. Awesome hi-def, flatscreen TVs. Anyone who remembers the old Broad Street Grill on this same premises is shocked that it's now nice. An important note, most of my favorite places revolve around good hamburgers, good beer and good TV. This place has it all. And quite honestly, its food, beyond just hamburgers, is great. The owners of Rhodeside Grill in Arlington started this joint. I like that place OK, too. But I like this more. It's also right down the street from me, which is a major plus. This past Sunday, I had to come here to watch the Cowboys/Eagles season-ending football game. (I could do another review of how shitty NFL TV coverage in this area is considering the Redskins have been clinically dead for the last 13 weeks and the Dallas/Philly game only had a Division Title and major NFC Playoff seeding hanging in the balance. God, I'm still bitter I had to trek out in below-20-degree weather to watch a real game. And yet, the Skins game still dominated a lot of the TVs at Dogwood. How could any self-respecting Skins give a shit about their game against San Diego? And the bastards still lost!) This place is a standby for me, but I do avoid it later on the weekends. There's always some live band and even though they're typically good, my ears are bleeding by the end. I just want a place to go out, get some beer, eat some food and not have to yell at my wife.
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Bob T.

What have you done to me lately.... I come here frequently. The food is consistently good or better and the atmosphere is friendly. This morning at brunch something happened that caused me to replace my review and downgrade my rating. While enjoying my brunch I got to watch the apparently unshowered bartender using bare hands to wipe sweat from his face and goodness knows what from under his dirty tank top. I'm all for a laid back atmosphere and have no allusions about what happens with the staff or our food when it's out of site. However there's something off putting when it happens a few feet away.
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Elyse H.

Loved everything!! Great food, I had the steak salad and my husband had a bacon cheese burger. We also had bread pudding for dessert(not my favorite but still good). My husband love the beer he had on draft, Hardywood a black raspberry wheat. They also had live music on a Thursday night so that was a big plus!
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Julia G.

Totally love the food and drink here! I bring exchange students here to try to explain North American food a little further. Seafood specials, live music on the weekend, drinks- all the works!
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Elizabeth L.

Edited review: Maybe I was just here on a bad day the last time I was here. I swore to never be back, but a friend had a birthday party and so, here I am. This time, I got a quesadilla. Not bad. My friends feasted in oysters which were, apparently, great. Drinks this time weren't bad either. The service was ok. Nothing to write home about. I'll still probably never choose to come to this restaurant. It's just not worth it to eat here when there are so many better places to eat in the area. Original review: I've heard they have a great raw bar and I'm sure that's true, but their ordinary food? Bland. Overcooked. Tasteless. I had crab cake sliders, which were, at best, average. Lots of bits of shell. My friend got a wedge salad which was half a head of lettuce, poorly cleaned, and cheap dressing. Service was good, but the food just couldn't make up for the gap.
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Jackie B.

We really enjoyed our lunch there- ordered fried green tomatoes for starter and they were perfect! The Panko crumbs were crispy and just the right amount. Then I got the Cobb salad- excellent, full of grilled chicken, real bacon bits, grilled corn and avocado! Hubby got the philly cheese steak and waffle fries- right amount of steak to cheese and bread ratio, the bread was toasted on the outside but soft inside...service was attentive and polite. We'll be back!
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Nancy N.

I work walking distance to Dogwood so this is my go to place anytime I need a beer after a nutty day of work or when visitors come into town. Tuesday night has seafood specials so it gets pretty packed, fast. Service is great but be prepared to wait for a table on Tuesdays - especially in the summertime, where all of Falls Chuch comes here to get their seafood fix. I always order two clusters of snow crab legs, which come out to $8. They also have mussels, clams (they sell out fast) and shrimp for cheap too. Four stars instead of five because when I first started going to Dogwood the clusters were $7! Update - Dogwood now has an upper deck in the back with a bar, it's a great place to have dinner and beers at under the summer sky. Also, in walking distance a "Hot and Juicy" opened up.. they sell a different type of amazing seafood and I'm sure their customers will be taking up a lot of parking spaces too.
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Habeeb Z.

One of the best run establishments I've seen. Staff is on point. Food is quickly served and alwYs delicious. Their hand crafted cocktails are always amazing and the bartenders rule. P.s. The sky bar is great
(5)
Gretchen E.

The brunch is fantastic! The outdoor area that they recently built is a great place to enjoy a couple of beers with friends during the summer.
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Lynn B.

This a great place to come to all the bartenders are awesome... and the food is fantastic.... Tuesday is raw bar you can't beat there prices in falls church
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Chrystalle B.

This place is a hidden gem. Its very unassuming, and you might even miss it. But its one of those places that once you find it, you'll never forget it and always return. We originally came here on a Saturday afternoon for some fuel to finish running errands. We've been back several times since. We always sit at the bar, and the service there has always been great. Like craft beer? They've got a great little selection of it. It'll appear on a chalkboard behind the bar as well as on a paper menu. Disregard the bottle/can selection displayed high above the bar, they sometimes don't have things that are up there. They have a number of weekly specials, but most notably is their Tues night raw bar. Get there as early as possible though. It starts at 4 and by about 630 they're usually out of oysters. Which are delicious, btw. My husband almost always gets a burger here. Its juicy and there are a number of things you can add to it. He'll also tell you that they have waffle fries and that they are go-od. I've had the turkey reuben (really good, not overly stuffed), and the meatloaf sandwich that they've had on special once or twice (also good). And though they offer many different sides, I tend to go for the tots (classic, not sweet potato). Stop in for a pint or two and hey, they also have 2 back patios that should be awesome once the weather gets warmer!
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Ed A.

Made a reservation but arrived and we were told it didn't matter we were sat at a high chair table! Food was excellent service good, would probably come back. We will see. Dessert was awesome had to give another star for it.
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M J.

The food is okay, but not worth the subpar service that came with it.
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Lauren R.

I have eaten here twice. The first time everything was really great! The food was yummy, service was bad but the food made up for it. The second time though was not so great. I was given undercooked chicken so I asked the waiter to tell the kitchen. I was given anther freshly cooked plate. The problem was the manager only looked at and talked to my boyfriend. I felt disrespected. I am my own person and I expect at least a second of eye contact. I understand that being young female 20 something people don't take me seriously but that is not acceptable. My boyfriend wasn't even paying for us that night I was. I expect to be treated with similar respect that I give others, but that didn't happen that night. In short, I'm not going back. Maybe I need to learn to speak up for myself more.
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Lexi H.

Pretty fantastic food and a great selection of beverages. Amazing crab dip and pretty good sliders.
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Sal D.

I been here a few times in the last year and always had a great experience. However I discovered their happy hour seafood menu on Tuesday nights and that gave me more reason to come back. I got the Shrimp and mussels which were amazing for only $4 per plate! I would not recommend the crab legs (extremely tough to break) and fish and chips (mediocre at best). I also noticed that this is one of the few bars where the bottle beers are cheaper than their draft beer options. Overall one of the better restaurants in Mclean!
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Lindsey C.

Dogwood Tavern is a place that my boyfriend, friends, and I love to frequently go to for brunch or lunch. I love the pub-style atmosphere that it has and the wait staff is always friendly. The food is delicious and good ole American style. I'm moving to Alexandria at the end of this month, but I plan to still drive out to Falls Church for some yummy brunch and tater tots at Dogwood Tavern!
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Richard W.

I was taken here by a friend after Spacebar closed and I was a little hesitant because it looks like a boring sports bar from the outside, on the inside, and from the clientele. But then I started ordering their delicious and affordable craft cocktails and would recommend this place to anyone. Try "The Virginian". $8 for a cocktail with house made peanut infused whiskey, honey simple syrup and a brandied cherry? Yes, please! If cocktails aren't your thing, I saw some interesting craft beers on their menu too. I can't vouch for the food but the drinks were excellent.
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Drew A.

Dogwood Tavern never disappoints! The food, atmosphere and people are all top notch. I've been to Dogwood for their Sunday Brunch, evening dinner and for happy hour and have always felt right at home. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. When friends come into town, I have taken them there and they absolutely love the place. If you are looking for a casual place to grab a drink or are looking for some good food, this is one of the best places in Falls Church.
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Dan W.

Come for the live music, stay for the surprisingly great food and drinks. We love to come here for gatherings with friends before heading to a show at the nearby State Theater. Sometimes I would rather stay at Dogwood than go to our show. I am a big fan of their mac and cheese with Virginia ham.
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KJ S.

Oh my not coming here again. The service is absolutely abysmal and there is barely no one here. Again, love raw bar but waiting 45 minutes for a check after asking three people for it is unacceptable. Very annoying esp we had 8 of us here. Enjoyable night became very annoying.
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Dave H.

Our favorite dining spot on Monday nights which started because of 50 cent wing night (now up to 60 cents) though we have moved on to the Chicken Luray (chicken on a stick) with the straight up buffalo sauce. We like the beef sliders with pepper jack instead of the usual pimento and a small basket of the waffle fries. Makes for a nice walk to the tavern in nicer weather and parking is never a problem. Friendly staff and a warm environment make it one of our go-to places in Falls Church. They changed the size of the beverage glasses (smaller) a while back. I liked the bigger ones - less trips to refill my ice tea but as long as they can keep up with my liquid consumption (most of the time) it works. But the bigger glasses were better.
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V H.

This place is so super good!! Yummy! I was surprised because it really looks like a hole on the wall!! My friend swore to me it was good, and I'm hooked!!! Great food, great prices!! Friendly staff.
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David F.

Update: I've been back about a dozen times now and it's still a great experience every time. I love this place.
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Phuong N.

I love this place. Right in the heart of City of Falls Church. A little hidden, but its right off rt 7. Parking lot in the back is not super big, but I've never had a problem. During the nice weather months, the back patio is adorable. Rooftop, and covered outdoor seating in the back. OR patio seating out front. Although dogs are only allowed out front. For that i am docking one star, becuase the wait has been a little long, when i have my pups with me. Recomendations: Tuesday seafood happy hour. Shrimp and grits, and surprisingly the wings. Honey siracha is pretty yum.
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Robert H.

Sort of average/mediocre pub. Decent beer selection but disappointing quality food. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here.
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Cary C.

I love this place! You really feel like you're apart of a small-town community when you come here. The atmosphere is warm, homey and cozy. Staff are above and beyond friendly, and on weekends it is the spot to be (the bar and the restaurant). The food is reliably good and it's become a regular spot my boyfriend and I frequent, weekends and week nights. Our favorite part about this place is that it feels and smells like a pub from colonial America; it's charming in that way and--in an area in which we often feel no attachment to most of the new, suburb-y, McMansion-y, strip mall-y places we go--it's nice to feel like we're at a place that has some connection the history in this area and has been around a while.
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Toshia G.

I've been here a few times since my visit in VA and plan to go back again before I head back to Texas If you are looking for GREAT food, GOOD live music & AMAZING staff then this is where it's at! I've ordered several different things from the menu and have always been very pleased
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Josh S.

Visiting Dogwood has been a must-do every time I'm in the area. Their great food and exceptional staff will surely keep me coming back. Their honey sriracha wings, specialty burgers, and great beer truly set this little tavern apart from the others. Highly recommend!!
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Jason G.

A few friends and I went to Dogwood Tavern before a concert at The State Theater, and overall, it just seems like a regular bar with barfood. Walking in, I was surprised at how many kids were eating here. It was late on a Saturday, and and there were a lot of kids in what seemed to be a sports bar. That was kind of random, since this didn't really seem like a kid-friendly place. We were mainly here for drinks, but the bar was surrounded with people just eating food. There was no waiter service and not really a place to order. We had the nachos something to snack on, and they were quickly devoured, but mostly because everyone was hungry and we had to eat fast. One of my friends also had a side salad, which looked pathetic and unappetizing. Overall, I'm not sure if Dogwood Tavern is trying to be a bar or a sit-down restaurant. It seems to be a little of column and A and a little of column B. At the day, there are better places to have some food or drink in Falls Church.
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Jose F.

Ok so yeah they have switched the menu a few times but hey I get it they need a fresh menu every few years. Want a good selection of beer draft And canned they got it, as well as a monthly draft special. The food does not disappoint as everything I have have ordered is well seasoned hot and tasty. They have live music and who doesn't like live music. The raw bar on Tuesdays is a great deal and a tasty one at that. I love that they have added out door seating because hey who doesn't like enjoying the fall or spring weather in Virginia? Great local tavern with great food, drinks and service. Stop in and have a pint or two!
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Gretchen P.

My most recent of many, many, many visits to Dogwood was last night for my debut happy hour as the Northern VA CM! It was a rockin' good time, with plenty of friendly faces out to share wings and grab a few brewskies. I love the cider that Dogwood has on tap, and they also do a monthly microbrew for like $3 during happy hour! This month (June) is a strawberry ale and it was oh-so-good, albeit not particularly strawberry-y. Dogwood's honey pepper wings are really delicious too, personally I thought they blew the regular buffalo out of the water! And mad props to our waitress, Jen, for dealing with people coming in and out for HH so well. She was a champion. I normally frequent Dogwood's Sunday Brunch, which includes an AYCE omelet and waffle bar, with bagels & lox, fruit, and various toppings as part of the spread too. So delicious, and a pretty good value too. You always think you're going to be able to eat an omelet AND a waffle AND a bagel... and you're always wrong. But that doesn't stop you from trying! I continue to be a big fan of this local Falls Church bar. Give their Virginia Mac & Cheese a try, too!
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Johanna P.

I have been here 3-4 times as I moved from Arlington to falls church. I love it! My favorites are the Rino Beer and the Taco Burger omg so good!! The staff is very friendly!! My favorite waiter has to be Bezo ( idk if I spelled it right) he is very friendly, professional, introduced me to the taco burger ( addicted now haha). Kept checking up On us often enough that we felt the great costumer service, but not too often where you're like.. You were here 1 min ago lol. It was has been busy some times when we got there and sat outside but had no problem since we were taken care of in good timing. Another girl who gives great costumer service has long dark brown hair and always smiles! But I forgot her name. She is also very professional and friendly and gives great costumer service! I def. recommend going here :)
(5)
Christie F.

I thought I had reviewed this place before, but missed it. I've been here for a CMYE, back in the summer and it was pretty good so based on that visit, they would warrant a 4 star. The service is strong, pleasant & attentive... They know the menu, the beers (that is what turned me off... Craft beers, all hoppy IPA styles, not really my gig) however, that was midweek & 530 in the evening, and they were hosting us... Last week, we returned on a Friday night. Live music, interesting for such a small place... Bring ear plugs because they are all about loud!!! Several guests complained but they never turned it down. I'm not sure if the band or management controls that one :/ Again, service was great, but of all the beers we asked about, none were in stock, leaving a minimal selection for a malty lover like myself. They also still had their fall selection on the menu, I got excited to try one of the local pumpkin brews & to my dismay, it was gone. Now, the food, in the summer I had a potato quesadilla that was amazing! I was very disappointed to see it was no longer on the menu. So, we tried the Pork Carnitas quesadilla the second visit, it wasn't bad... But I wouldn't order it again. The seasoning wasn't popping with flavor and the meat wasn't super tender. Over all, for a neighborhood bar, it's an ok place to go, but to drive from Springfield, not my first choice.
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Natasha G.

This place had a good vibe, and it was pretty casual and crowded on a Thursday evening. The food was alright; I got tater tots which were tasty, and the nachos had a lot of bleu cheese flavor. I was disappointed in my stout beer as it almost had no flavor or body. I won't order it again. The service was pretty standard. We managed to get a high-top table, but it was too small for all of our plates and drinks. It was also awkward to sit in the middle of the space near the front door. The prices on the menu were fine, and the parking lot was very convenient. Bottom line: this place was alright. I won't be making any special trips out there. If you're in the area, it has a decent bar.
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Noname L.

5 stars is a lot I know but the consistency of this place is incredible. I have never had a bad meal before. Wings & burgers are my favorites. Great beer selection, great staff. I am SHOCKED it has the same rating as the beach shack down the road. That's just really sad. The worst experience I've had here tops most places average experience. The only thing I wish is that the back patio could be bigger but not all dreams come true. Swing down to the local ice cream shop a few doors down for desert after your meal you won't be disappointed.
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Audra B.

I came here for happy hour on a wonderfully warm 98 degree day. I enjoyed a beer and some oysters. Oysters are $3.99 per half dozen, the cheapest I've ever seen them. They were pretty good. Not the best I've had but definitely not the worst. My favorite are still at Old Ebbitt; you get what you pay for. ;-) I was extremely excited to see Lagunitas on tap, although it wasn't on special for happy hour. Miller Lites were on special for $2.50 but I enjoyed my $6.00 Lagunita much more. Service was great and the deck is really nice. Go check it out!
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A M.

We stopped in last night after we found Chasin' Tails to be closed. Always fun to hit local Taverns during snow storms! It was Wing Night so we order some. They were decent. I would order them again. They aren't BWW but were decent. 7.5 out of 10. If they were served hotter (as in warmth) I would raise it another half point. We also ordered their special Cyclone which is an ice and water drink with a cherry. Impressive they were able to charge us $8 for it, too! I asked what ingredients they used and never got a response- figure they were embarrassed by the fact they didn't know how to make the drink. May I suggest a search engine on the Internet buddy? Point your browser to google.com type in cyclone recipe! Other than ice, I'd say you were completely off in what you made. Service was okay and the place was pretty much dead with maybe 8 people at the bar and one table of four in the dining room. Would I go again? Nope, and given yesterday was a first after driving past this place for years, I won't miss it. Alternates to this: Mad Fox Brewery, Chasin Tails, and Famous Dave's BBQ. All within half a mile.
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Nick H.

Good food. Good service. Bathrooms are gross. Seriously management. Please have them cleaned thoroughly. They smell and they are just unclean. You can do better.
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Devin P.

Since we were bemoaning an airheaded blonde colleague when our blond waitress strolled up, I expected the meal to go badly. It was good, though. Maybe she didn't hear us, but I really appreciated not being poisoned. The nachos are apparently for those who arrive on horseback, because it is too much for three people to finish. The food, though heavy, is well-prepared. I do wish this restaurant was further away so I didn't go there all the time. Anyway, I had a sandwich of fried chicken that had been ritually dipped in buttermilk all night. It was a good suggestion. I think the exact quote was: "this sandwich has completed a previously unfulfilled portion of my life," but I was trying to obtain an antidote. What else... there is decent parking in back, but one has to enter past the kitchen. You can eat outside, but be careful you don't fork a sparrow. The indoor seating area has lots of TVs and they do welcome children. Oh, and our friend ordered two drinks the waitress had suggested. He said they were tasty but that might have been flirting. Is it flirting if you are trying to get back to zero? Pro: Good service; had lots of refills Portions good size Good drink selection and Cons: Slightly pricey but not for this quality of bar food Can gets busy as the dining area and bar are connected. I don't know... roadside location susceptible to errant dump truck crashes.
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Alexander M.

The beer selection here is out of this world. So many micro brews to choose from and the food was pretty good. I got a burger and was not disappointed. A good spot for anyone that lives in or around Falls Church.
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Kimmy L.

50 cent wings?!?!?! Don't mind if I do! These were delicious - amazing sauces with my faves being hoison and honey bar b q. I ordered a dozen and save 6 to bring home to the BF...$6 fed both Jolly and I for dinner that night!! The remaining 4 girls in my party enjoyed their sandwiches/chili/desserts but I noticed my friends side portion of tater tots were verrry small. Unfortunately my girl friend had a bad service experience which caused her to starve throughout our meal only to end up driving 30 minutes home and eating her sandwich after getting home :/ She wanted the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich w/waffle fries but when everyone's food came out, they brought her the Buffalo Chicken wrap instead. Obviously she sent it back and we all waited patiently for her sandwich to arrive bc we didn't want to be rude and eat without her...10 minutes goes by and our server came to tell us that the kitchen made her a Buffalo chicken wrap AGAIN and now they are attempting her order for the 3rd time...by the time her sandwich was ready we were all done eating and were ready for the check. Now I used to work in the restaurant business and i know mistakes can happen, however, I am dissappointed that the server didn't do one of the following: 1. Brought out waffle fries for my friend to munch on 2. Left one of the mistaken sandwiches for her to try while she waited 3. Offered to take her sandwich off of the bill (I actually had to ask them to do this for her at the end) 4. Brought her a soup or salad - something! It wasn't the best girls night experience and caused us all to eat our food cold...buuut I would still give this place a try for wing night again since I live so close.
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Joe B.

One of our favorite go to restaurants. Menu has great variety of wholesome tasty "comfort foods" -- shrimp and grits among my favorites. Ample beers to choose from, many on tap. Appetizers are generous portions and can work as meal. Experience has always been with friendly, efficient staff. Only criticism is some items can be little salty.
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Mark O.

My wife and I eat here about once every month or two and we love the food. We typically park in the rear and the steps coming down into the restaurant are a bit steep, but you can easily walk around the side of the building and come in the front door on the ground level. Once inside you'll find a mix of TV screens plus many prints and maps on the wall, all of which relate to Virginia history--Confederate generals, Skyline drive prints, Virginia Presidents, a battleship from the Norfolk Shipyard, etc. The food is outstanding and the service is generally attentive. I particularly like the chicken sandwich with ham. They removed it from the latest menu but I asked my server and she delivered it--warm and tasty! If you get tired of chain restaurants, Dogwood Tavern is a unique place to try.
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Dana Z.

DID SOMEONE SAY TOTS??? Once upon a time I worked in downtown DC. My lunch time heaven. Food trucks, yummy restaurants on every block. Fast forward 5 years and I now work in Falls Church. My new lunch time food heaven. There are many lunch time options for me on days I don't feel like bringing a lunch, and Dogwood Tavern is one of my go-to options on days where I've saved up some calories. Not to say their food is particularly heavy. But I want the tater tots. I'm getting the tots!! I've gotten a wide range of things from here. I will undoubtedly eat my way though the entire menu at some point. I could probably critique each dish, but overall, everything has been really good. Recently I got the the pesto chicken wrap and I'm aware pesto is made with oil, but my wrap was drenched in oil. Very drenched. Boo. Oh well. I still love Dogwood. With all the different choices of places you can go in Falls Church, this one is great.
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Victoria L.

What's better than .50 cent wings on a Monday night with wings that are not baby size and some ridiculously good flavors?? There's buffalo, honey siracha, hoisin, honey pepper, bbq and hot bbq. My favorite is honey siracha which is a hot and sweet flavor with some tang. And also the hoisin, which is delicious if you like hoisin sauce. The wings are pretty big for being .50 unlike other places that offer .50 wings but they are tiny as hell. The service is slow even when with not that many people there. We had to ask for more water a couple times. Our server forgot about our check so we had to wait like 25 minutes for her to come back with our credit card. The one thing I didn't understand was that the policy is you aren't allowed to bring your leftover wings home which they don't tell us beforehand. I understand you wouldn't be able to bring them home if it was all you can eat but we ordered a bunch of wings so we can bring some home. It's not like we aren't paying for all the wings. Luckily, our waiter "secretly" gave us boxes to bring home which was the only good thing about her. Definitely will be back to try some more food!!!
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Address : 132 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA, 22046
Phone (703) 237-8333
Website https://www.dogwoodtavern.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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