The Harbour Grille

Ilia Quinonez

Was in town from Texas and found this place kind of late in the evening but the bar was still open. The food was delicious for it to be just regular bar food. Their actual menu looked amazing too!! If there bar food was great I can just imagine what the regular food is like. The service was great, food on point, atmosphere was nice and it’s on a marina with a nice dock outback. I didn’t get to enjoy the dock because it was chilly and rainy but great experience overall. We had the burger and fries, crab cake sandwich and wings.

Ivan Aranha

I had an exceptional dining experience at the Harbour Grille. I went on Election Day afternoon around 1:30 when there were few other diners but plenty of staff awaiting wat appeared to be for an afternoon rush. This location could easily go unnoticed lying on the eastern bed just after the Route 1 bridge connecting Lorton to Woodbridge. No signage is visible near the turns for the bridge or descent to the parking area. There's ample parking by the way. It was my first time visiting and I was appreciative that the receptionist gave a tour of the seating offerings...there's indoor booths, bar seating and tables...there's a heated patio area and a large dining room area with tons of natural lighting. The latter two seating areas have a beautiful water front view. There is also outdoor water front seating but this wasn't available on this day because of the rain. We sat in the indoor dining area with the waterfront view. Right off the bat, 5 stars go to the Skrewball Chocolate...a unique concoction that infuses peanut butter bourbon in a hot chocolate....it really has no business being this good. I would come back only for this. The Southwestern Eggroll appetizer is also notable. It wasn't the typical microwaved dish you get from most restaurants. Harbour's version seems to be homemade and could almost serve as an entree on its own due to its size. I would return for this dish as well. But, the crab cake sandwich, served with a choice of cocktail sauce or Tartar sauce was a surprise at "Market price " 16 dollars was also a surprise. The bread was soft and fresh with great French Fries...although their are a variety of side alternatives. My partner got the briquette sandwich which had seemingly deeply marinated and smoked meat that you would expect to find at a local barbecue spot. The chef has managed to imitate that BBQ pit feel at a waterfront restaurant where one might expect to find only seafood 😋 I sampled the sweet potato waffle fries which were the perfect balance of crispy, mildly salty, and sweet. These were probably the best I've tasted. The venue would be great for a first date, large family gathering as I saw multiple tables connected to form spaces for larger parties. Yet, the views and the waterfront suggest this location would be great for a couples' afternoon out and the offerings were very affordable. I look forward to my next visit. UPDATE: I visited on St. Patrick's Day...I got the Southwestern Eggrolls which were a 10 and the Shepherd's Pie and Seafood Cabonara. I also got an Irish Car Bomb served in a warm glass with old Bailey's Irish Cream. I neglected to take a picture but it was caking on the shot class and then clumped when I poured it in my beer. It definitely was the the stuff from last year. I wish I would have brought it to the owner's attention because I am sure it would have been fixed, therfore I am keeping this review at 5 stars.

Fernando Jose

The atmosphere and environment from the front desk are kind, lovely and welcoming. Beautiful and luxurious entry, which makes you expect a lot from them. We had a reservation for a table during brunch time. We were attended in less than 5 minutes, because of the reservation of 4. The average for 2, was 30-35 minutes. The server offered waters to begin with and then our drinks. I loved my Eggs Benedict but there was a miscommunication throughout the whole visit. Another server came by and left Steak and Eggs on my table when I did not order that but someone from our table did -- he had my Eggs Benedicts on his tray! He did not say a word, instead he left. Someone from our table stood up and tried to find him but returned with no luck. A few minutes later, we called the server to our table and we told her what had happened. It took a while for me to get my meal. On the Eggs Benedict, the runny yolks did the job! It popped beautifully. Ham was flavorful, and the hollandaise was okay. Potatoes fries were appetizing. My cousin and cousin-in law decided to give Steak and Eggs a try. He asked for a medium-rare, and he got what he asked! (Very hard for restaurants to perfect!) When it came to pay, the server handed us the bill. On the bill, she added items that we had not ordered. She got that corrected and we received our receipt. I would come back because of the savory food but the service is lacking.

russ reid

Food was average and that’s me being forgiving. Didn’t provide any sauce for kids chicken tenders (what kid doesn’t dip tenders in sauce??) only 5 small shrimp in a stuffed shrimp entree. I’d guess they were 26-30 shrimp. Roasted chicken was a little past browned, I’d call it burnt. Taste was average. Deviled eggs description says candied bacon but it’s regular soggy bacon. The shallot relish tasted like raw red onion.