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BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier - Lorien Hotel & Spa Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.braborestaurant.com
  • Phone: (703) 894-3440
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday -Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm,
    Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm,
    Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: European, French, Belgian
  • Executive Chef: Robert Wiedmaier
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: The Lorien Hotel features several private rooms that can accomodate up to 65 guests for a sit down event, or up to 100 for a standing, cocktail style reception. Please contact Kristin Alley for more information! Her email address is kristin.alley@lorienhotelandspa.com.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Host your own special event with us. For personalized reservations please call 703.894.3440.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Harvard St
  • Public Transit: King Street Metro is two blocks away. There is also a free trolley that runs from the Metro every 15 minutes.
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet and street parking available.

    The valet area is located in front of the restaurant and the Lorien Hotel. If a valet is parking other cars, inquire in the restaurant and we will see to it that you will be accommodated.
A word from BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier - Lorien Hotel & Spa
We offer our guests a relaxed, yet formal dining experience, with a focus on Belgian cuisine with American inspiration. Choose from our Seven Course Tasting menu to fully realize Chef's vision, or enjoy selections from our a la carte menu. You’ll know you’re in a chef’s restaurant as the servers… speak confidently about the menu. Many ingredients are sourced from local farmers, highlighting the bounty of the region. We feature an extensive list of small production, approachable wines from around the world, curated by Sommelier Matthew Carroll.

We accept Opentable reservations for up to 10 guests, Sunday through Thursday, and up to 7 guests on Friday and Saturday. If you would like to book a larger group than we offer on Opentable, please call Matty Fanning at 703.894.3440 to discuss options for up to 14 guests. We'll be happy to work with you to provide a special menu and experience for your larger gathering!Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Food tasted good but very heavy; I could see a pat of butter under my grouper, and the veggies were drowning in a massive amount of oil. While service was okay overall the waiter, who had a serious 'tude, rubbed us the wrong way. I asked for a glass of Pino Grigio and he basically turned his nose up at me, indicating Brabo was way too high end to serve that, and they had none on the menu. Mind you, we stayed at the Lorien which was has the same owner, was 20 feet away from where we dined and had just 10 minutes earlier served me a glass. The attitudinal waiter also suggested fine dining couldn't be done without massive amounts of butter and oil which is just ridiculous."
    Dined on 7/27/2014
  • "Food was good but not memorable. Service was okay. Expensive food but there's better and more memorable places for less. Location is prime, just wished the food wasn't so bland."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "The food was wonderful - but the noise from the bar was too loud and the acoustics in the restaurant are awful. I could hear the woman sitting across the room from me better than I could hear my husband from across the table. Unfortunately this really did detract from the ambiance of our anniversary dinner."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "Food is excellent with very knowledgeable and friendly service"
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "Excellent food and wine! Hassan is the best waiter on the planet! Will go here every time I come home to visit the D.C. area."
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "We went on a Sunday evening, spur of the moment, and it was one of our best experiences at Brabo because it wasn't crowded like it usually is at night; we were able to have a conversation without raising our voices -- not always the case at Brabo. The service and food were excellent. They willingly split an appetizer and salad in the kitchen for us which we appreciated. Brabo is one of our favorite restaurants and we will definitely go back again."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Brabo is hands-down our favorite restaurant in NoVA. The food is always delicious, the preparations interesting, and the presentation excellent. Service is the best around, with knowledgeable, friendly, and (if you want) fun staff."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "I thought the food was on the ordinary side. they had a bottle of wine for $2200. I can't imagine what dish would be deserving of being paired with that wine. found restaurant to be more pretentious than really good."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "our dishes were all too salty when we ate there for dinner. i wouldnt go back for dinner unless it was for the valentines set menu. otherwise go there for brunch. they have the best brunch in alexandria. we tried the pig roulade which was dry duo lamb which was salty scallops which was salty kids got a burger which was good fries was way too salty as well"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Food was very good but pricey for what you get. The service left a lot to be desired given the prices. The waiter was very slow in taking our orders. He knocked over a lamp that was at the center of the table. His overall attitude suggested that he was made for better things than serving our table. He conveniently did not see my obvious efforts to flag him so he could bring a spoon to the table for my friend. He should have brought the spoon when he served my friend. He really detracted from the overall experience."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "I had dinner for two at Brabo, nice ambiance, good food and wine list. I will be back!"
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "We had dinner for 5, everyone thought the their food was excellent."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "Lovely meal. Food, as always, is first class. Become the adjecent hotel's frequent stay program for free desserts."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "We came to Brabo to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We did the tasting menu and she also did the wine pairings with it. As usual the flavors, the aromas, the visuals and the service were all there. No wonder this place is my girlfriend's favorite! Lastly we need to give our special thanks to Hasan our favorite waiter, who always takes such good care of us! A true gentleman and a professional!"
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "It is always a pleasure to dine at Brabo...that's why when we had guests visiting from California, we selected to dine with you. The food and service is always top notch!"
    Dined on 7/7/2014
  • "Stayed in Alexandria and wanted to try Chef Wiedmaier's restaurant since a week before we were at his other restaurant, Marcel, in Washington, DC. We had a wonderful dinner, and the service was great. Our waiter was friendly and always knew what we wanted. The crab cake in a corn veloute was delicious as was our main course which was the pork roulade. My husband had the fried sweetbreads which were also fantastic. The portions are on the large size (not complaining) so there was no room for dessert. I would definitely recommend this place for those who want a refined and upscale dining experience in Alexandria. We will absolutely be back!"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "The food was excellent and was the service. We celebrated a wedding anniversary that night and the restaurant did an excellent job recognizing our special night."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Could not have been more pleased. The service and food were exceptional. Some in our party had a food allergy and the entire staff made sure it was addressed. The taste and flavors of all starters, entrees and desserts were all outstanding and matched the presentation (which, in many restaurants, is not the case). We were allowed ample time between courses to savor each and enjoy quiet conversation...not something you often find, even in so-called fine dining establishments. While not inexpensive, it is definitely a place to enjoy a special meal, as we shall be doing in future. Don't miss this experience."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "I have been here many times and the food is great. Recommend to anyone who likes good food."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Delicious food, good ambiance, great service. The scallops were truly delicious. I particularly liked the attention to details. A special nice touch to celebrate a special occasion is much appreciated."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "The service at Brabo is some of the best I've seen in Alexandria. The waiter was very engaging, knew his menu inside and out and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious - the appetizers were the highlight of the meal. We really enjoyed our experience and would recommend Brabo!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Disappointed as a Weidmaier restaurant. His other spots are much better. If this restaurant was in DC, the quality of food would have been unacceptable for the price/environment. Wine list was impressive but overpriced for what they were serving. Service was good, but restaurant in general was disappointing. All of the food was not above mediocre. Probably could have made the dishes in my kitchen at home and have the same quality."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We had a business dinner... 5 ppl. Some of the dishes were thoroughly impressive... Agnolotti (sublime)... Halibut (perfection)... Some where meh... Lamb... Chicken... None were the kind of dishes you'd send back, but just the kind that didn't really inspire. For a 'Belgian' place we expected more beer choices and perhaps even a tap... The wine list was nice, but we were in the mood for beer. Service was sporadic. The waiter was great, when he was around, but they also screwed up two dishes which arrived late.. Not sure if it was a front of house or back of house disconnect, but it was awkward to have 4-of-5 dishes arrive in appetizer and entrée... We may have hit them on a slow/off night, so I would try again. Desserts were nice."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "We started the evening in the tasting room, where the bartender made some excellent white wine selections. After several bottles, we adjourned to the main dinning room. We had a large party of 10 and were given a table in the back that gave us some privacy. Noise level was low enough that we did not have to shout. The menu selection we fantastic and prepared just right. Also excellent service.c"
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "I enjoyed Brabo as a getaway from the Food desert in National Harbor. It is in a lovely area, the food and service were very nice."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "We've been to Brabo's many times and have never been disappointed! The staff is wonderful and especially, our waiter, Greg. He is very informative, pleasant, and answers any questions about the menu. He also gave us suggestions on wine...... Brabo's has a very relaxed atmosphere (simple but elegant) which most people enjoy when eating at a restaurant. I would highly recommend Brabo's to a friend and we hope to return again soon!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Everything was superb from the valet parking and reception to the food and drink."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "This was the first time my wife and I ate dinner at BRABO. We've traveled all over the world, eating at great places and we routinely eat at the top places in the Washington area. We were tremendously impressed by the service, the ambiance and the food...and, frankly, the very reasonable price. Our waiter couldn't have been better...and his associates that assisted were great well. We were received with a warm and sincere welcome and the same as we departed. We've put this on our "We'll be back list." Kudos to the chefs, the management and the staff...don't drop the ball! :O)"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Excellent service, atmosphere, and menu choices. Food quality is awesome."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Very nice for adults. Quite and classy. I will certainly go again and often."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "Service was as good as the food. My only complaints were the noise level and the very low chairs which puts chair sitters considerably lower than the bench sitters across the table. The night we were there the air conditioning went out and the waiter gave us another table in a bit cooler place. This could be a very romantic evening if it weren't as noisy. The food, however was memorable."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "I travel extensively, and I am fortunate in that I am able to dine in some nice restaurants, both in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. The food at BRABO is really good and very satisfying satisfying. While our server did a good job initially explaining the menu his support team was lacking and the long wait for our food was never explained. Nor did another waiter, who came to our table for dessert orders, seem to know very much at all. The quality of the food is terrific but next time I think I will sit at the bar. I will probably get better service."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "I was treating my Aunt to dinner and she is a world traveler and knows about wine and food so wanted to impress her. We were treated so well by the waiter who was very helpful with the choice of wine, even letting us taste a wine by the glass. Liked that the bottle was brought out to pour, very generous and a great wine. Like of option of being able to buy a bottle to take home. The salads were wonderful. The rockfish moist and delicious and the chicken the same. Lovely vegetables and fantastic rustic salty bread. Could not have asked for anymore. Did not have room for dessert but next time. All the wait staff were gracious. My Aunt was very happy and relaxed so we had a very enjoyable evening. Keep up to good work."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "Had a wonderful brunch here on Father's day! The service is always amazing and the food is to die for. I specifically recommend the oven-baked pancake!"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I don't mind paying 40$ for an entree but the food here just was not up to par with the prices they charged. Appetizers and desserts were very good, but duck was tough and kind of bland and the lamb was just so-so. Short rib was probably the best out of all our dinners."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Foie gras special was to die for and soft shell crab outstanding!!"
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "We have been to Brabo several times but were disappointed in the food this time. We are fairly sophisticated diners but almost every dish on the menu elicited questions from us. The desserts were the same thing. It is such a nice setting and we had a wonderful server but we just did not enjoy the food that much. Would love to see them dial down things down a little and we would happily return."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "All three choices proved delicious, and aside from the noise coming from the front bar area, the ambience was quiet enough for comfortable conversation to have over the table. Excellent!"
    Dined on 6/11/2014
  • "Even when you take a first look at the menu and think hmmm... I'm not sure about it everything is always fantastic and beautifully presented."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "The food and wine was great! Unfortunately, our waiter was more interested in the guys at the table next to us. Valet parking is horrible. They had one guy covering the restaurant and hotel. It took 20 minutes to get our car, because the guy had to deliver luggage to a room first. Regardless of these two issues, we will return."
    Dined on 6/5/2014
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