Clara's Junction

Reviews

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  Travis Jepson

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Good food, services and a fun spot to get food. Great for a small group or for the whole family. I have been to several parties here and we had a group of 50+ there was plenty of space and room for activities in the private back patio.
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  Ioana Cozmuta

  Aug 6, 2026
  3.0
  We could not order at the window - we were told to scan QR code and order at the table. At the table there was no QR code. When we asked a waitress she said go order at the window. Finally there was a waiter who came to take our order but it took a long time to get the food. For the rest the place is very very nice and food selection is reasonable. The food is good.
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  Mitch Stewart

  Aug 5, 2026
  5.0
  Came here for a bite to eat before the DC concert. Really great location to stop and have a bite and a drink. The golden hour margarita is fantastic. Had the buffalo cauliflower which is delicious the fries with herbs and they were nice and hot and crispy. The Birria tacos were my favorite. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures of the food but here you can see the aftermath!
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  Johnny Lee

  Jul 30, 2026
  1.0
  I really wanted to like this place because the staff were genuinely friendly, helpful, and provided great service. Unfortunately, the food was a huge disappointment. I ordered the chicken plate, and the chicken was incredibly dry, tough, and completely lacking in flavor. It was honestly difficult to eat. After just a few bites, I ended up throwing the entire plate away. Paying $24 for food of this quality is simply unacceptable. My friends ordered the burgers, and they were just as disappointed. None of us enjoyed our meals, which made the experience even more frustrating. I’m writing this review in the hope that the owner sees it and shares it with the management team. The kitchen really needs stronger quality control before dishes are served to customers. Good service alone can’t make up for poor food. If the food quality doesn’t improve, I think it will be difficult to earn repeat customers after their first visit. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously because the staff deserve food that matches the level of service they provide.
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  Tasha Juday

  Jul 11, 2026
  2.0
  I was excited to try this place for my brother-in-laws birthday, the location is relatively close, seemed like a nice, casual place and I appreciated the kid-friendly outdoor area I saw on the site. We went pretty early on a Friday and had a mix of adults and kids ranging from 2 - 11. There wasn't a game that day and there weren't many customers there throughout the time we were there (which was a while). Pros: The outdoor seating area and spots to play with Jenga, Connect Four, corn hole, hula hoops, etc. means the kids could play nearby while the parents enjoyed a meal and some conversation - they had a blast! Some also enjoyed their meals, the pretzel dog, smashburger, fries and fish tacos were good. Side note, the Southwest bowl which seemed like a simple meal was extremely dry, had minimal chicken with flavorless rice and ingredients, I had others try it to ensure it wasn't just me and it was left uneaten. I do think that could be an easy fix. Cons: The service. I can deal with it being slow although again, it wasn't busy but our waitress seemed to be going through the motions while filled with disdain about the fact that she was there or needing to serve us. She was slightly more attentive when we first got there but that ended after the first hour or so. Honestly, none of the staff looked happy to be there (for those that I saw) and maybe they weren't, but it doesn't create a very inviting or engaging experience. I'll take robotic or even a level of indifference as long as you are efficient and courteous. Examples - we got water once and no refills, plates were left on the table and not cleared for 1+ hours (from the starters to the meals), we had to frequently get up to order additional things (if we didn't want to wait 30+ minutes) while being left with the feeling that we were inconveniencing them by wanting to purchase additional items. Overall, this restaurant may be fine if you are stopping in for a quick snack and standard, on menu drinks at the bar (making standard cocktails not on the menu are not a strength) or if you don't care about the level of service you receive. Or maybe they aren't good at serving tables of 8+, it's not clear. My hope is this was an off day but it left enough of an impression that we won't be coming back - especially when we can get basic (and decent) customer service in so many other places without the unfriendly vibe; particularly when we're spending over $500 for food and drinks that were just okay.

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