Cheesetique - Shirlington

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   RichardA

   Tampa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   The place was crowded and our server seemed overwhelmed. We were greeted immediately but, asked for time to review the menu and didn’t see them again for 20 min. Food was good but, seemed pricey for what you received.

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   Doug

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   Fun brunch spot. Would go back for a regular lunch meal.

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   JeanneF

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 25, 2023

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   It was crowded and the server could be hard to get at times. The usual consitent quality of the entrees is not as it once was. The special mac was bland and the formerly memorable lasagna was just OK. Not sure what has changed.

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   ShannonQ

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   One of my favorite places that I always love and recommend. My only disappointment was that the tomato soup I ordered to go didn't make it into the bag - and they have the BEST tomato soup. I almost cried when I got home - that is how good it is. Definitely check out - but always check your to-go bags!

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went fir the raclette and it was excellent!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2023

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   Pretty shocking how bad the entrees were. We left without eating the entree… first time we’ve ever done that before. The broccolini was actually inedible, couldn’t eat it if you tried it was so badly overcooked. But the service was terrible, all around bad will never go back.

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   AmyK

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 11, 2023

   overall3food5service3ambience5

   Food is great, and it’s a really nice space. What let it down today was the service. In our party of three, one meal arrived 10 minutes before the others, one arrived incorrectly and had to be sent back, and we had to ask where the additional side dish was. The drinks service was fast, so the bar was working well!

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   Anonymous

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 7, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Waiter was a bit aloof, bur kind. Seating was not very comfortable. Food and wine flights were good.

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   MikeS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2023

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   My grilled cheese with Asian pear and prosciutto was the best grilled cheese I have ever had--second place isn't even close. Service was prompt and courteous. My wife and I enjoyed our dinners and won't hesitate to go back the next time we are at Shirlington.

   Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on February 6, 2023Hi, Mike. THRILLED to hear how much you enjoyed our Brie & Pearsciutto sandwich. It is definitely a favorite! I will pass along your feedback to our team - much appreciated!

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    Adido

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for an early brunch with a friend - service was great, food was delicious and atmosphere was cozy! Get the Mac and Cheesetique!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on February 6, 2023So glad you enjoyed brunch with us! And also happy to hear you enjoyed our signature Mac 'n Cheesetique. We hope to see you again soon!

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    Jack

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3

    Service was slow. We waited over an hour for our food. When it did arrive, some main entrees were still not close to being ready.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2

    We waited nearly 20 min to place our order. We were here for restaurant week with a fixed menu. After ordering our food we were told they were out of many of the items we ordered, including an entree and 2 desserts. We were not told the restaurant was out of anything before ordering our food. Overall we were rarely checked on and there was long periods of waiting. After our food came we had to ask the host for silver ware. The waiter promised us a discount because so many things we ordered were out, but in the end only took off a 9$ glass of wine.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We were not served for over an hour. Will not be back.

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    Sassafras

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Went on a weekday for RW. The place was less than half full. It took 20 min for my goat cheese salad, which was decent. Good size if light on the goat cheese, which was the size of a tablespoon. Server highly recommended the lasagna which came out right after the salad was placed on the table. Most of the lasagna was burnt black and so hard it was inedible. The server never mentioned the lasagna came with a side salad. If she had I would have tried the other RW appetizer. I asked for a small box for the salad and the server said they would bring one right away. I didn’t see any staff for a long time and other tables wanted boxes and their checks too. They were not short staffed either, but I was towards the front. 20 min later I get up and ask someone else for my dessert to go, a box, and my check. I realized I was there almost 90 min and I didn’t even eat dessert there! Ate the dessert at home. Chocolate mousse was delicious, but I was disappointed the portion was the size of an egg. I won’t be back when there are so many other better places next door.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Hi there. Thank you for your feedback, though I'm so sorry to hear about this poor experience. We will use your review to teach our team on what to do and what NOT to do. I'm surprised about the portion sizes, and will speak with the kitchen. This is definitely not the typical Cheesetique experience and I hope you will consider giving us another chance. I'll reach out to you directly as well. Thank you! Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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    Olive

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for Restaurant Week special menu but couldn’t resist our favorite—cheesesteak with super fresh salad greens. We had a glass of the Barolo on their reserve wine list and it was so good that we bought 6bottles with the 10% discount diners get in their wine shop. Plus we got another 10% off as a quantity discount. Very enjoyable dinner all around. But the Restaurant Week menu looked very good!!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Yay Cheesesteak! And I'm thrilled that you loved the Barolo (it's one of my absolute favorites). Come back to see us soon!

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    ErinT

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great wine, great food!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023So glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much!

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    MariaI

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Was all very good and I had the opportunity to get some great cheese

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

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    nickdevigns

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here for restaurant week, enjoyed the starter (warm goat cheese and arugula salad) entree (truffle gnocchi) and dessert (chocolate mousse) selection. Food was great, I would go for the Mac n cheese or grilled cheese or sandwiches next time, wine was great albeit a little too overpriced when seeing the actual prices for a bottle on Vivino. I expect a decent markup on wine however an $85 bottle was actually $30 market price, so I switched to beer, which they had some decent local selections, they also have cocktails/mocktails. The ambience is good, better in the front than in the separate back area but still nice. It’s a cute date spot or special occasion place for me.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023So glad you enjoyed your visit! Our wine list in the restaurant should be just $15 - $20 above our retail shop prices. If you send the wine you're referring to, I'd be happy to look into it. Again, thanks for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon! - Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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    ColShag

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best food in Arlington every single time I eat there! Plus all the cheese and wines available are amazing! Kudos!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023So glad to hear this! Thank you for your continuing support!

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    Andrew

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    We have been fans of Cheesetique for years. We enjoyed dining at the Merrifield location and mourned its closing. During the pandemic we participated in the virtual cheese tastings with friends and have shopped at the Shirlington location. However, our dinner before the theater fells short of expectations. Service was inconsistent. It started with the greeter who seemed indifferent to our arrival. Our server was cheerful and pleasant but often absent, leading to delays and certainly lost sales for the restaurant. Most disappointing was the lack of cheese as the centerpiece of the evening. We ordered warm olives and Manchego, which technically we got but there were approximately 40 olives and three sugar cube sized pieces of Manchego. Olives were clearly the overwhelming ingredient. They were bad, but we came to Cheesetique for the cheese and there was barely a taste in this appetizer. We ordered the Poutin and in this case the cheese was there but the sauce was somewhat off-putting and not what we have experienced with other Poutin dishes from Canada and the northern US. We ordered the short ribs, which were tender and flavorful, but the cheese infused mashed potatoes seemed absent of a cheese-like quality one would expect of a cheesemonger. I'll be back to by the cheese, but will think twice about dining there. Definitely a bummer on the evening.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Hi there Andrew. I'm so sorry we gave you such a lackluster experience. My team and I will go through your feedback in detail and work with the team to improve. Thank you for being fans for so many years - I only hope that our history together will allow you to forgive this poor experience and give us another chance. I'll reach out to you directly as well. Thank you! Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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    DuaneB

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    The music was a little too loud making it hard to hear my dining companions. Also, two of us had the crab mac and there wasn't any visible crab meat. Crab seasoning yes, but crab meat, no. Otherwise, our server was friendly and attentive.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Hi there! I'll definitely pass along your feedback about the Crab Mac. There should have been lots of crab to enjoy. I appreciate you letting me know!

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    DebbieA

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The perfect place to grab a bite before seeing a show at the Signature Theater. The food is good (there's more to it than cheese), prices are reasonable, and parking in the nearby garages is free.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Come see us again soon!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Visited for restaurant week. 3 course meal for $35/person. Because it was restaurant week the offering was limited—the lasagna and pot pie were tasty, but nothing special. Wine list was limited, but not marked up leaving us feeling that we were not taken advantage of for a bottle of wine.

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    Delicious1

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1

    I have been a customer for years, but today’s service was the worst service I have experienced in decades. The restaurant was not at all busy, yet it took them 15 minutes to even approach our table and offer water. It took even longer to get our drink order, and our server never asked if we wanted refills. After we were there for almost an hour (and had not received our starter), I politely approached the hostess, who blew me off and told me she could do nothing. When our meal finally did arrive (starter and main course arrived at the same time), they got my friend’s order wrong. It took another 15 minutes to fix that (it was a sandwich). The manager said that our server was brand new, but someone could have helped him, as there were employees standing around, doing nothing. And that doesn’t explain the poor behavior from the hostess. The unbelievably poor service ruined the whole experience. I have always loved Cheesetique, but I will never go back.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on January 28, 2023Hi there. We definitely dropped the ball on this visit and I sincerely apologize. I am sharing your feedback with our serving and management team so we can use this as a learning opportunity. I'm happy that you have supported Cheesetique for years and hope that our history together will allow you to forgive this poor experience and give us another chance. I'll reach out to you directly as well. Thank you! Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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    OldTowner8

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

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    Our server was excellent as was the food. We are a group of six who do lunch weekly. Not only is good food a requirement, but we also appreciate a quiet table. Both met our expectations. we shall return

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    TaleenG

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Great Fondue. Food was very good!

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    AliciaM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Restaurant was busy but had open tables. We sat waiting to be greeted for about 15 min and watched tables sat after us get greeted. We left after that without the waiter even acknowledging our presence, water provided or order taken. I've been there before and it was a great experience hence the attempt at a second visit. This time it was not and the hostess did not seem to care when we told her why were leaving.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had a big party and there was a lot of noise so it was hard to hear but that’s probably unavoidable on a Friday evening. They were out of Fondue which was a little odd and one of us had to send back our cocktail because it wasn’t made well. Otherwise it was a good experience!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    Service was disappointing. Took the server a while to come to the table. When we finally got drinks there was confusion on what was ordered. A second wine flight that wasn’t ordered came to our table and we felt the server was annoyed with us. Multiple times food came to our table that was not ordered and it seemed like it was everyone’s first day. We ordered four appetizers one came out and then a few minutes later a second one came but the other two didn’t come out until the entrees were being delivered. No one checked back and we had to flag down our server to order a second drink. It wasn’t busy so we didn’t understand what the poor service was about. Food wasn’t great but wasn’t bad.

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    Olive

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best cheese fondue we ever had! Excellent Nebbiolo by the glass on their Jill’s Reserve list. The chocolate mousse dessert is best in class! Love their cheesesteak and many other menu items.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    The food was great. It’s become more clubby than French café. The music was way too loud for the space. The food still shines though. Although the baguette was 100 years old.

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    AmyO

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It had been awhile since I was there and I was glad to be back. I do miss the chocolate chips with the bill though 😁

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    JulieD

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience4

    There was maybe one waiter, and he seemed as though it was his first day. Drink orders never got put in until asking about them 10 minutes later. Food took a ridiculous amount of time to come out. Embarrassing in front of out of town guest we brought there to impress

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    EdieP

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a family lunch of 9, and were given a table off the main area, quiet and just right for conversation. Our waiter Jeremiah was great, paid attention without being either absent for too long or hovering. Everyone loved the food, the cheese boards were demolished,the drinks delicious, including the non-alcoholic. We had a great experience at a very fair price for all of it. After we finished our daughter got good advice for a cheese board of her own, and in perusing the wine selections in the front my brother, a wine aficionado, was impressed by the selection and pricing. We recommend!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on December 5, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words, Edie! I'm thrilled to hear that your family had fun at lunch. And thanks for the positive feedback about the wine selection! We hope to see you again soon. All the best, Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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    ElizabethW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    What happened to the kitchen? How can you mess up heating Brie not once but twice? Lasagna is premade and again, served cold. This is a Friday night around 7. Top kudos for Jeremiah who was attentive and very helpful. It was not super busy at the restaurant so… hope it’s improved if we come back. Consider this one and Del Ray little jewels. Used to be

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    ShannonQ

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    One of my favorite places to eat. Would like for them consider bringing back the full cheese board.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on December 3, 2022Hi there! We still offer the cheese board, which has 4 cheeses of your choice plus various accompaniments. And you can always ask your server to add additional cheeses to the board next time. We'd be happy to ! Thanks so much and see you next time!

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    AvraS

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Really low key vibes, staff was super nice, good varied wine selection, cheese plate cost was a bit high and the decor is a little stilted/not super welcoming but it worked perfect for a little Saturday afternoon drink and snack time. Glad we could get in easy and quickly.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on December 3, 2022Thank you so much, Avra! We hope to see you again soon!

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    ColShag

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food and wine with a wonderful ambiance!

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on November 15, 2022Thank you so much for the kinds words! Hope to see you again soon!

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    GloriaC

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We come back here time and time again. Food is delicious and staff are always amazing! Thank you

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you so much, Gloria! We look forward to seeing you next time!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Waiter didn’t know the menu, couldn’t answer questions, forgot to put in drink orders, he was probably new but if really affected our experience.

    Cheesetique - ShirlingtonResponded on November 22, 2022Hi there and thanks for your feedback. We do have some new folks on the floor, but their knowledge should be stronger than what you're describing and we'll look into it for sure! I'll also reach out to you directly for more details. Again, thank you! -Jill (owner, Cheesetique)

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