Essy's Carriage House

Name: Essy's Carriage House
Address: 4030 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA, United States, 22207
Telephone: (703) 525-7899
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

199 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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An upscale neighborhood restaurant featuring white table cloths and fresh flowers, Essy’s Carriage House has been serving Arlington and surrounding communities for more than 42 years. Once voted The Most Colorful Character in Arlington, Essy is always on hand to greet his customers. The menu focuses on simple, fresh ingredients including Certified Angus Beef, Wisconsin veal, Colorado lamb and the highest quality fresh fish and seafood flown in from various parts of the world. After trying our signature jumbo lump crab cakes, many diners do not explore other parts of the menu. But the beef stroganoff, short ribs, lamb shanks and osso buco also have their devotees, as do our simply grilled steaks and chops. Sunday brunch draws quite a crowd, with a menu that includes eggs benedict, omelets, French toast, quiche, steak and eggs and more. Open seven days a week and on the holidays, Essy’s is a great choice for date night, meeting friends, a family gathering, or a special event.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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7:00 PM

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Takeout

(703) 525-7899

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 525-7899
Website
http://www.essyscarriagehouse.com/welcome2.html
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Essy Saedi
Private party facilities
Our main dining room is available for groups and special events. The room seats a maximum of 60 people but may be booked for 30 or more depending on menu selection. It features tables of 3, 4 and 6 seats plus a head table of up to 15.
Private party contact
Janet: (703) 525-7899

Location
4030 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Quincy St.
Parking details
We have a large private parking lot in the rear of the restaurant, with an entrance to the restaurant from the lot. The parking lot entrance is on Quincy Street.
Public transit
The Ballston Metro stop is approximately one mile from the restaurant. Buses traveling up and down Lee Highway to and from Rosslyn also stop near the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs and Canadian Bacon Atop a Toasted English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce
Quiche of the Day, Fresh Fruit
Smoked Salmon and Bagel
Norwegian Soft Smoked Salmon Served with a Toasted Bagel and Creme Cheese, Onion, Capers and Lemon
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Benedict
Poached Eggs and Crab Meat Atop a Toasted English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Madison
Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon Atop a Toasted English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce and Served with Hash Brown Potatoes
Filet Mignon Benedict
Poached Eggs and Tender Filet Mignon Atop a Toasted English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce and Served with Hash Brown Potatoes
Ham and Cheese Omelette
A Fluffy Three Egg Omelette with Virginia Ham and Swiss Cheese, Served with Hash Browns and Toast
Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelet
Two Eggs with Bacon or Sausage
Two Large, Fresh Eggs, Any Style, Served with Bacon or Link Sausage, Hash Browns and Toast
Grilled French Toast with Bacon or Sausage
Served with Maple Syrup
New York Strip Steak and Two Eggs

Entrees

London Broil
Strips of Tender Beef Topped with Homemade Gravy, Served with Potato and Salad
Crab Cake Sandwich
Served with french fried potatoes and cole slaw
Crab Cake Dinner
Two crab cakes served with a potato and salad
Filet Mignon
Served with fresh mushroom caps, potato and salad
New York Steak Sandwich
Served with French fries and cole slaw
Chicken Sandwich with Swiss Cheese and Bacon
Served with French fries and cole slaw
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What 199 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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MercyLace
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Went in for Mother's Day brunch. On their website it shows that they serve brunch on Sundays. THEY DO NOT. Their lunch menu was miniscule. We each got something different and all of it was bland. I paid $28 for a salad, a slab of trout, an underdone potato, and maybe a quarter cup of vegetables. I had a moldy tomato in my salad and my fish had not been deboned. I personally do not think at that price point I should be worried about checking my produce or picking bones out of my fish. The only food item they got right was when my Father in law asked for a well done, almost burnt steak. Also when another table left because they don't serve brunch a man, who I assume was the owner, checked their empty table then came over and complained to us about it while we were eating.
JD
JDubs
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Essy’s and it was amazing. Old-school ambiance and menu, but all the dishes were really excellent. Shrimp cocktail had some of the largest shrimp we’ve ever seen; French onion soup was classic and fresh; lamb chops were thick and tender and perfectly cooked; crab cakes were juicy and flavorful; chicken was perfect. And great cakes for dessert! Personal service and a great experience.
RG
RachelG
Orlando
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Worst service I have ever experienced. Incredibly rude…
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Pawmate
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent food. The place was very empty - there may have been one other customer. It is a shame as they have a good product.
NI
NancyI
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Essy's is a wonderful place for a family gathering or a quiet dinner for two. The menu has a wide variety of choices (excellent steak, seafood and chicken.)
MR
MeganRSmith
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Feels like going to a family members home for dinner :-)
CJ
CallieJ
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
East’s was private and quaint away from downtown. It is a gem in the suburbs. The food was outstanding and the owner was hilarious and kind. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for finer dining outside of downtown.
MM
MichaelM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy Essys Carriage House. It is a great neighborhood restaurant.
JV
JiminVA
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great, old fashioned neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, drinks and service.
EW
ElizabethW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So great. We have been talking about going here for years
DO
DOND
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very nice, quiet atmosphere and delicious food. Good service.
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Laura
Washington DC
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the crabcakes, the fresh salads, the generous desserts. Essy is fun and has a great sense of humor.
BJ
BadgerJer
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic as was the service. The place could use a little updating, but still very nice. I’ll be back!
S
Steve
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Had not been for years but glad to find it is still very good. Our food was fantastic. This place is a diamond in the rough. Interior is dated and could use a face lift. However, the food makes up for it. Excellent crab cakes.
ED
EmilyD
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We decided to go out for dinner at the last minute on New Year’s Eve. We thought we'd give an Arlington favorite and were not disappointed. We felt safe. The booths are leather and tall allowing social adequate social distancing. And, at 7 pm the location wasn't overbooked. Our server was gracious and checked in at just the right times. We both ordered the NY Strip. It was cooked well and tasted so good. Between appetizers, bread, and the entree we were stuffed. We will visit again.
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lisings
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience4
Small space, but nicely set up and a wonderful menu. Family run and they were all very helpful and pleasant. Food was well prepared and very good.
BW
BW123
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Essy's was a delightful dinner and perfect for what we were looking for that night.
w
willyh
Washington DC
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was excellent (except for the pumpkin pie, which had a weird seasoning in it). Service was outstanding even on Thanksgiving, with two or three wait staff taking care of us during the meal. I would recommend this restaurant.
PD
PattyDuke
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family had Thanksgiving dinner here and had a great time. The food and service were excellent. It was also close enough to our home that we got some exercise walking there and back!
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Laura
Washington DC
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best crab cakes around and we love Essy’s humor and Janet’s cooking. Wonderful arlington institution.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly service, wonderful outdoor seating!
r
ricantdc
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Owners are the best. food is great. Neighborhood favorite
T
Tricky
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Essys! Best crab cakes around 😍
g
gypsy18
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Our brunch (eggs Benedict and French toast) was delicious (the RUM BUNS remind me of the old Hogate’s and Flagship in the District) and the service was impeccable and solicitous. Fresh hot coffee (even decaf!) and they kept our cups filled. The lump crab cocktail was a truly decadent indulgence. Even the accompanying cocktail sauce tasted homemade. The Hollandaise was also freshly made and lemony. Great convenient location. A bit pricey.
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Fullertonguy
Hawaii
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Treated us like family so we went back with family.
R
Robyn
Richmond
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here with a group of 6 after my step father said that he wanted steak. We were the only people in the restaurant and I'm mind blown as to why! This food was so good. Each person there ordered a different entree, so I was able to eat them all. From the crab cake to the filet everything was cooked well, and with love. I'd 100% go back.
GI
GIII
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, plenty of parking and able to have a conversation without begin loud.
SD
ScottD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was great. The owners are very personable and make you feel at home. Highly recommended.
DS
DavidS
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a lovely Valentine's brunch at Essy's. It's a really classy, old-school place and a lot of fun. The food was excellent and service outstanding. The classic "carriage house" design and ambience is great. We can definitely recommend it.
ME
MeredithE
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was NYE and iur anniversary. It could not be more memorable. Food excellent, staff most attentive. We will be back
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TAw81
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience5
Went here for New Years Eve. Expected to be able to choose from their regular menu, but only a menu with less choices was available. While I understand creating a special menu to celebrate the holiday, the choices were less than desirable compared to the original menu i wanted choose from. The high cost price of being forced to order from the special menu didn't help. My dining experience wasn't horrible, but could have been much better. My advice would be for the restaurant to create their special menu for patrons to choose from, but still allow their original menu as an option as well.
ML
MikeL
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Owner waited on us and was fun and personable! Food was great! They made Christmas away from home a special memory. We will be back again!
S
Schatzkammer
Wilmington
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gem of a restaurant located in Cherrydale (Arlington). We've been coming here for years and always enjoy it. For Christmas lunch, Essy served up a perfect duck l'orange and a delicious lobster bisque. My husband had requested a special bottle of wine, which Essy went out and got for the occasion. This is a top notch restaurant, consistently great. Their Veal Piccata and Beef Stroganoff are my all-time favorites. The menu changes, so good to call ahead to check whether it is on the menu. The restaurant has the feel of a private dining room, with white tablecloths and classical music playing softly. Very comfortable and relaxing, yet classy. Highly recommend it.
SF
SteveF
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went to Essy's for Christmas lunch. Only one other table occupied when we arrived and one more came in while we were there. Service was excellent - very friendly and attentive which made for an enjoyable meal. The Xmas menu was somewhat limited - would have been nice to have some options for side dishes but overall the food was very good. Excellent value and the owner and staff obviously care very much for their customers which you can't put a price on. I would absolutely recommend Essy's.
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aobrien1
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at Essy’s on Thanksgiving 2020 and had no idea what to expect. We were the only customers for their 7:30 seating! The service was wonderful, friendly, personal and couldn’t have been better. We had a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey with mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing, sweet potatoes and gravy. The lettuce for the salad was some of the nicest I have seen in a while and I would love to be able to find lettuce that good in grocery stores. We finished with pie for dessert, which was delicious. We very much enjoyed our dinner and definitely plan on returning soon.
MC
MarlaC
Washington DC
50 reviews
vip
2.0
50 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2020
overall2food1service2ambience3
Was somewhat of a disappointment. Had good reviews but they didn’t live up to them. Calamari was microwaved and very chewy. Entrees were just okay. Figured we would try dessert but found out it was a frozen pie. Nothing was fresh at all. Maybe we hit a bad night but won’t to be back to find out.
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Laura
Washington DC
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful evening to sit outside and savor the crab cakes!
CW
CWOL
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Essy set up outdoor dining and it's great. So glad because we were missing his crab cakes and filet mignon. We tried the house sauvignon blanc and really enjoyed it. It was great to eat out again and being at Essy's is always like being with friends. He makes the evening fun and the food is always top notch.
AW
AudreyW
Richmond
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
A local favorite with good wholesome food, white table cloth ambience and friendly service.
K
brigitteK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very pleasantly surprised by Essy's Carriage House. The food was delicious, excellent service and friendly atmosphere. I will definitely go back.

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Essy's Carriage House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 525-7899.

Essy's Carriage House is rated 4.2 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(703) 525-7899

4030 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207

Additional information

Cross street
Quincy St.
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have a large private parking lot in the rear of the restaurant, with an entrance to the restaurant from the lot. The parking lot entrance is on Quincy Street.
Public transit
The Ballston Metro stop is approximately one mile from the restaurant. Buses traveling up and down Lee Highway to and from Rosslyn also stop near the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Essy Saedi
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.essyscarriagehouse.com/welcome2.html
Phone number
(703) 525-7899
Private party facilities
Our main dining room is available for groups and special events. The room seats a maximum of 60 people but may be booked for 30 or more depending on menu selection. It features tables of 3, 4 and 6 seats plus a head table of up to 15.
Private party contact
Janet: (703) 525-7899

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Essy's Carriage House

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Crab Cakes

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Breakfast Selections

Eggs Benedict

Quiche of the Day, Fresh Fruit

Smoked Salmon and Bagel

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Benedict

Eggs Madison

Filet Mignon Benedict

Ham and Cheese Omelette

Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelet

Two Eggs with Bacon or Sausage

Grilled French Toast with Bacon or Sausage

New York Strip Steak and Two Eggs

Entrees

London Broil

Crab Cake Sandwich

Crab Cake Dinner

Filet Mignon

New York Steak Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich with Swiss Cheese and Bacon

Fresh Catch of the Day

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