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Trummer's Restaurant, Clifton, VA

Trummer's Restaurant

4.5
4.5
4471 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Trummer's Restaurant recently underwent a 10 year renovation and relaunch in Historic Clifton. This is where New York City meets Historical Charm. Owners Stefan and Victoria Trummer bring their extensive New York City restaurant experience and passion to small town Clifton to offer a unique dining experience.

Trummer’s Restaurant is engulfed in history that dates back to the 1800’s and brings an edge to the historical area. Each floor has something special to offer for the eyes as well as the palate. Come see for yourself why we continue to receive rave reviews from both critics and guests alike!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Austrian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 266-1623
  • Website
    http://www.trummersrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Ridenhour
  • Private party facilities
    Select any of our 4 stunning dining rooms for your special event! At Trummer's, we are specialists at making your event easy to plan, worry free, and distinctly yours. Our planner, chef, sommelier, and mixologist all provide guidance, based on your vision of the event.
  • Private party contact
    Victoria Trummer: (703) 266-1623
  • Location
    7134 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124
  • Neighborhood
    Clifton
  • Cross street
    Clifton Road
  • Parking details
    The largest parking lot in all of Historic Clifton, there is always ample parking for our diners.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Titanic Tuesdays - $8 all day!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Our most famous cocktail is discounted to $8 all night on Tuesdays only! Stop in for dinner and pair it to our refreshing vodka cocktail topped with our own champagne sorbet!

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM,Fri - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    How does $5 wine, $7 appetizers and $8 Signature Cocktails on the patio sound? Join us Tuesday - Fridays for Happy Hour from 3pm - 6pm. We serve Happy Hour in the bar and lounge.

What 4,471 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

4,471 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Trummer’s experience ever! The food was incredible and the service was, too. Travis, the Assistant GM, always makes sure everything is absolutely incredible and perfect! When we get our rare opportunity to go out on a date night (and get a babysitter), this is our top pick.

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  2. DrDave

    Richmond

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Trummer's has been serving Clifton and the neighboring area since 2009. We have NEVER had a menu selection we didn't love. The chef is very inventive and Trummer's has menu items not available elsewhere. For a romantic dinner or special occaision, give Trummer's a try.

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  3. BobP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was just fine however they had no relief for our waitress. She had the entire floor hence service was very slow. Not her fault but one can’t run 10 tables and expect to deliver top service.

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  4. Paydirt

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Trummers is a local favorite. Great staff! Owners are hands on. Plenty of free parking. 1st floor bar is a classic. Some outdoor seating when weather permits. More dining upstairs,with an elevator. So much space! This place is perfect for parties and wedding events. Do Explore charming Clifton, Va! I love the trains that run through occasionally. I saw Santa here on December 2, 2023! Special brunch event. 🎅

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trummers does not disappoint! My son brought me here for my birthday dinner. The food was delicious. The service was top notch and the ambience was welcoming and upscale. This is not our first or last time we will dine at Trummers.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Terrible service!! Server was no where to be found majority of the time we were there. It was early and only 3 tables with people so it wasn’t like he was busy with other tables. We served ourselves water multiple times since he was inattentive. He never checked on how our food was to our liking.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Very disappointed. We arrived at five and seated in the main dining room, while we waited…for anyone! The dining room had the pervasive smell of mildew (we all noticed the odor immediately). When we were finally approached and asked about the odor, the server or maybe a manager disavowed any hint of an odor. We were moved to the secondary dining room, with no ambiance. At some point one of the owners stopped at our table to ask about dinner. I asked her about the odor and she, too had no idea of any smell! WOW!

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  8. KatherineH

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Quite nice Thanksgiving meal. The food was delicious and plentiful. The top floor did lack ambiance, which is a shame, as the first floor is lovely.

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  9. StacyR

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our visits to Trummers!! Such a great place for special time with the family - Thanksgiving dinner there never disappoints.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Thanksgiving lunch at 2pm. We were sat on the top floor

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  11. casey

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner and are so glad we did! Everything was the same for everyone, but we could choose the main entree among 4 options. We loved everything! I don't even like turkey normally, but this was moist and flavorful with amazing Gravy. JR was our waiter and was bust, but very attentive. Best decision was to go to Trummers and not cook at home.

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  12. DeborahG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was mostly very good, but my husband's entree was unacceptable and he sent it back. It was replaced very quickly and was perfect. The server apologized.

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  13. Paul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Fun thanksgiving meal in an historic building in Clifton.

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  14. Manassas

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was wonderful. It was our first time at this restaurant and will go again when the next special occasion comes up. A beautiful setting and even has an elevator!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Tried the Thanksgiving menu. Ordered the turkey and whole branzino. Would have expected the fish skin to be crispy. The pretzel stuffing and mashed sweet potatoes were very good.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful family style Thanksgiving dinner with lots of different dishes. Recommended! Book early!

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  17. JohnF

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Service was slow and not attentive with the exception of the wine/beer steward. We sat with empty dishes in front of us after each course and had to ask for our dinner dishes to be cleared. Three from our table ordered prime rib and after being served their entrees, had to flag down the server to ask for steak knives as well as the accompanying au jus sauce. Also had to ask for coffee and dessert menus. Food was overpriced and nothing special. For example, Boursin Cavatelli was some pasta with a thin sauce - little meat.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We love Trummers but this last visit was below our expectations as the restaurant had several inexperienced servers on the floor. Food was good but now we are paying for bread ala carte was a bit of a surprise. He cornbread was excellent but it should have been a complimentary part of the meal.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    Had high expectations for Trummers. It was my first time there and my anniversary and not once did anyone mention it while we were there (made a reservation stating it was my anniversary). We sat and Colven greeted us immediately after. Asked what we wanted for drinks but didn’t take the time to discuss the menu, or ask if we’ve been there before. Made us feel like he was getting through our service as quickly as possible. The food came, and it was so so. Tartare was good and so was the cavatelli but everything else was meh especially for the price point. I asked if they did anything specially for anniversaries and Colven responded by saying “I mean yeah we write “happy anniversary” on the dessert of the day…. then i had to ASK him to bring that our for us and he said “um yeah sure”… All in all, our anniversary dinner was not as special as we’d had hoped and wish we stuck to our usual (trattoria) up the block.

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  20. DinerfromFFXVA

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From starting at the bar, to finishing our dessert at our nice table in the main, spacious dining room, all of our expectations were exceeded! The wait staff and food were excellent. Definitely a great find and a new “go to” spot for us from now on!

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  21. JeannineP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience. The drinks were incredible and the food was done to perfection.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, and food! They made our anniversary extra special!

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  23. CherylA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This whole experience was amazing. The food was excellent, it was a tad cold but I'm always cold so that's neither here nor there. I had a very nice time and we didn't mind the bill because it was worth every penny.

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  24. MattB

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening. The food was amazing, and the ambiance was very nice. While the restaurant was crowded, the noise level was just right. Quiet enough we were able to converse over dinner. And our server was fantastic.

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  25. FoodlvrVA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best meals that I have had this year. Trummers always delivers - one of the best restaurants in Northern Virginia and incredible food for its value. only slight negative is wine list is probably too overpriced. Big mark up on some bottles.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesome venison entree! Keep it on the menu, please!

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  27. Aaron

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    For an 8pm reservation, we weren’t seated until 8:25p, negating the concept of even having a reservation. After seating it was another 10 minutes before staff came by to even ask about drinks. Clearly there were staffing and overall coordinating issues this night. For the price point, I was disappointed overall vs previous visits. Honor reservations properly and I will increase my rating.

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  28. JessicaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious! Perfectly sized portions, not small at all but not huge either. The desserts were also incredible. Super flavorful and perfect for a special occasion. The service was also impeccable. PS the Titanic cocktail is phenomenal and super creative.

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  29. TracyM

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an amazing atmosphere and service. Elegant menu selections matched to the season. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Trummer’s and will return again.

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  30. HisLordship

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot rave enough about Trummers. Best in Northern Virginia area.

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  31. ReinhardF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special Frank Sinatra Themed Dinner. Very well done. Good cuisine, great service

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  32. DrakeH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An awesome to place to grab a unique meal. The staff is well versed on the menu and the bartenders are top notch. Always a great experience at Trummers.

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  33. VAFoodie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I dined at Trummer’s last night and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. A true gem of a restaurant.

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  34. unimpressed

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Venison was too salty , borderline inedible. Seated under a vent that blew cold air all night.

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  35. ShaunK

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent atmosphere and amazing food. Service was a bit slow because of multiple events occurring but servers were attentive and food was amazing!

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  36. AnnS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Friday night. Very busy. We had a reservation and were glad we did. Beautiful dining room. Service a bit slow. A bit pricey. Food was good. A la carte menu. Extensive bourbon available!

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  37. DavidK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our anniversary. Everyone made the evening special. Food is always good.

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  38. Tiberious

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I go to Trummers a few times a year. I want it to be good and as of two years ago, it was pretty damn good. For whatever reason, they changed to be an "american bistro" and the food went from really good to just bad. We have been several times since they changed and its like a nightmare... It just keeps getting worse and worse. (Color of Money) Tonight, the appetizers were uninteresting. Bread choices are just stupid; you can choose either Rye Bread or Gluten Free Cornbread with pear butter. I guess those were the two varieties on sale at Aldi. Limited bread choices would have been fine if the bread had been well made. It was not. We chose the Cornbread. It tasted like sand with applesauce (pear butter) so we traded for the rye. The Rye wasn't much better - they served three dense rye rolls that probably could have been used as baseballs. Without the butter the Rye would also have been inedible. As for salad, you get one choice of salad and while I dont care for a lot of dressing, there was pretty much none on it. The lettuce looked like it was purchased from safeway over the weekend. Horrendous. I got the chicken and instantly wished I had gone to popeyes or even Boston market. Either one would have been better than this atrocity. The chicken was overcooked tasteless and dry dry dry. The overcooked chicken was served with some corn cake thing that had no flavor and required lots of liquid to wash it down. They did serve it with Carrots that were good.   Got brussels sprouts. I didnt think it would be possible to screw those up, but Trummers found a way. No dessert. Enough was enough. Best part of the meal was getting the check finding out it was cheaper than Arties. Trummers was just bad tonight. Overall the food is pretentious which would be fine if it tasted good. It did not. No wonder the restaurant was mostly empty while Villagio across the street was packed. We definitely chose poorly. Wont happen again.

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  39. SamanthaP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dining experience. The signature cocktail was delicious. There was a kids menu for my 9 year old and he ate his whole dinner. The appetizers were unique and tasted great. We even got special handmade ice creams. The waitstaff made sure we were all very happy with our meals. Hoping to get back soon to try their French rotisserie prime rib.

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  40. VAcustomer

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific eventing! Great food and service for a special occasion.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Trummer's Restaurant using the Order Online button. Trummer's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 266-1623.

Trummer's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 4471 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trummer's Restaurant

7134 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clifton Road
  • Neighborhood
    Clifton
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Austrian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The largest parking lot in all of Historic Clifton, there is always ample parking for our diners.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zachary Ridenhour
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.trummersrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 266-1623
  • Private party facilities
    Select any of our 4 stunning dining rooms for your special event! At Trummer's, we are specialists at making your event easy to plan, worry free, and distinctly yours. Our planner, chef, sommelier, and mixologist all provide guidance, based on your vision of the event.
  • Private party contact
    Victoria Trummer: (703) 266-1623
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