DC People I need Help

[explorer2001]

If you work in DC and live in Alexandria, would you go to Tyson's Corner for dinner?

I'm trying to figure out what to get my brother for his birthday. There's a restaurant in Tyson's Corner that I'm thinking of getting him a gift certificate to.

Thoughts?

[explorer2001]

It's impossible to guess DC/Alexandria/Tyson's Corner traffic and distance without a local point of reference. Thank you. I'll rethink it or find something else.

[gt7301b]

I can't think of a restaurant near Tyson's that I would make me want to make that drive.

When I lived in Alexandria we enjoyed walking to Old Town for dinner. The last thing I would want to do was drive to Tyson's.

[chia]

How much is the GC for?
I'd get him a Great American Restaurants gift card...
www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/Carlyle/giftcard/index.php

[aspentosh]

Aug 21, 2012 21:25:29 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

Miles-wise it isn't very far. However, that commute is usually the worst of the traffic congestion. I never drive that direction during peak times.

True. Tysons area is horrible with all the construction.

[Deleted]

Heck no. I live in Alexandria and have an job interview out that way today and am still 50/50 on whether or not I would take it because traffic is so ridiculous getting there.

[mae141]

No way. When I lived in Merrifield I wouldn't go to Tyson's for dinner. I avoid that area as much as possible. Like the pp said, I can't think of any restaurant that would be worth going there for.

[mrshandy]

I agree with GT, there aren't any awesome restaurants in Tysons that don't have their equivalent in Old Town Alexandria.

I live on the border of Arlington/Alexandria. It's been 6 years since I've been to Tysons for anything.

Chia- I used to work at one of the Great American Restaurants. They are delicious. I don't think there are any in Alexandria, but Carlyle in Shirlington is very close to Alexandria.

[stephanie305]

I work downtown and live in Alexandria. I would never go to Tyson's on a weeknight for dinner. Heck, I avoid it on the weekends!

I second what another poster said about Carlyle- it's awesome! Great food and great service. Shirlington is very easy to access from Alexandria.

[chia]

Aug 22, 2012 8:49:53 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

I agree with GT, there aren't any awesome restaurants in Tysons that don't have their equivalent in Old Town Alexandria.

I live on the border of Arlington/Alexandria. It's been 6 years since I've been to Tysons for anything.

Chia- I used to work at one of the Great American Restaurants. They are delicious. I don't think there are any in Alexandria, but Carlyle in Shirlington is very close to Alexandria.

My thought with the Great American Restaurant certificate is that there are a few different restaurants in NoVA - and, most of them are pretty easily accessible.

Carlyle and Mike's are both pretty convenient to Alexandria... but, it depends on where in Alexandria. Also, I just had dinner at Mike's the other night, and it was really delicious!!!!

[chia]

Aug 22, 2012 9:27:23 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

OMG, Mike's is terrible. I hate that place so much.

Really? Why?
It's crowded, but I like it.

[Deleted]

Aug 22, 2012 9:27:23 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

OMG, Mike's is terrible. I hate that place so much.

What?! How you not like Mike's?! Does.not.compute. It's crowed but the food and service are always good. We go on weeknights and can always get a table.

[mae141]

Aug 22, 2012 9:34:27 GMT -5 @griffster said:

Aug 22, 2012 9:27:23 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

OMG, Mike's is terrible. I hate that place so much.

What?! How you not like Mike's?! Does.not.compute. It's crowed but the food and service are always good. We go on weeknights and can always get a table.

The only time I ever went to Mike's, the wait was pretty long and the hostess was really rude, so we left. I'm not a huge fan of the Great American Restaurants though, although I know many are.

[Deleted]

What rest is it in Tysons? I agree with all the others. Plus I love the Carlyle in Shirlington (close to Alex). Get a Great Amer GC or one for some place in DC.

[Deleted]

For all of you noting the wait times at Great American restaurants - the key is call ahead seating. I have never waited when I all ahead.

[mae141]

Aug 22, 2012 15:11:25 GMT -5 BirdGirl said:

For all of you noting the wait times at Great American restaurants - the key is call ahead seating. I have never waited when I all ahead.

This is actually one of the things that ticks me off about them. We always call ahead, get a time, show up on time and still have to wait 30+ minutes.