Carlyle

Reviews

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  Marielle P

  Feb 18, 2026
  5.0
  Nice, relaxing environment. Service was friendly and timely (we were there on a weeknight). We ordered a bread basket, Jambalaya Pasta and the Crab Cake with Filet Mignon. Everything was delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked and buttery, the crab cake was the best I've ever had, the mashed potatoes and mushrooms were amazing on their own, and the pasta was amazing. The sauce was so flavorful and also very generous with the chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and family.
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  Mamas Kitchen

  Feb 17, 2026
  5.0
  We came into Carlyle for a quick lunch and a glass of wine, but our waitress, Heaven, provided such incredible service that we ended up getting a bottle! She wasn't pushy at all—just had a perfect way of suggesting exactly what we needed to make the meal better. I absolutely loved her recommendation and her energy. It’s rare to find such intuitive and friendly customer service. Thanks a lot, Heaven! We will definitely be back."
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  Amber Wright

  Feb 17, 2026
  5.0
  My husband and I enjoyed our dinner here. The hanger steak, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, crab cakes and rasberry lemon drop were all fabulous. I wasn't a huge fan of their regular fries or sweet potato fries and my husband didn't like his old fashioned. I thought the bread pudding was just okay. I wouldn't order it again. The service was also exceptional and the seating and atmosphere were cozy. We would definitely visit again!
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  Brianne Conaway

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  I had an amazing valentines dinner at the Carlyle, but what made it so special was the service we received from our server Jason, he was so attentive and displayed such extensive knowledge of the menu and took very carful notice of our experience throughout our meal. What really made our night was Jasons kind words of advice as he told us that it’s never too late to start something especially if you have a passion for it and he inspired me to paint again. I will now be calling my first piece out of retirement Jason! It will be a tribute to his service and kind heart. Bless the Carlyle and Bless Jason.
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  Daniel Stepel (The last Baby Boomer)

  Feb 4, 2026
  4.0
  I’ve eaten in back-alley noodle stalls in Bangkok, half-legal parrillas in Buenos Aires, and places in Queens where the health inspector wisely chooses not to look too closely. Still, I’m a New Yorker. When somebody says dinner and a show, I picture Midtown, velvet curtains, overpriced cocktails, and tourists dressed like they’re auditioning for a cruise ship. So credit where it’s due. The Carlyle Room in the storybook-tidy enclave of Shirlington politely kicked that assumption in the teeth. Inside, the place doesn’t scream for attention. No culinary ego trip. My first thought was fast casual that went to finishing school. Comfortable. Civilized. The kind of room where you can relax without feeling like you need to take out a small loan for the bread basket. Our server was young, clearly new, but sharp, composed, and moving with purpose. I’ll take earnest and competent over jaded and theatrical any day. I ordered the jambalaya partly because I like it, partly because I wanted to see if a polished neighborhood joint outside DC could handle a Cajun classic without turning it into beige cafeteria sadness. They surprised me. Not with rice, but pasta. And you know what? It worked. The pasta grabbed onto the spices like it had something to prove, holding the smoky depth, the heat, the soul of the dish. The shrimp were plump and sweet, the andouille bringing that necessary punch, that little growl in the background reminding you this isn’t just comfort food, it’s food with a past. A solid, satisfying plate. Then the lights dimmed, the stage came alive, and suddenly this unassuming suburban corner delivered a night that felt bigger than it had any right to be. Good food. Real performance. No Manhattan ego required.

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