Thursday, 20 October, 2022
American cuisine isn’t as easily defined as other types of cultural dishes, as America is a vast and varied landscape with a wide range of delicious picks from all over the country. American classics are often thought of as comfort foods thanks to their filling forms and easy associations with the types of home-cooked meals you may have enjoyed growing up. If you’re craving this type of hearty cuisine, we have several restaurants around Woodbridge that you should check out.
Dixie Bones
Barbecue represents one of the most traditional foods in America, dating back to colonial times, and it has created its own strong culture, particularly in the south. If you’re craving this mouthwatering flavor, Dixie Bones has everything you’re looking for. You can enjoy BBQ pork, pulled chicken, sausage, beef brisket, and ribs. Get your meat on a sandwich, stuffed in a potato, or all on its own. If you order delivery or carryout by the pound, you can serve dinner at home without any of the cooking.
Since everyone has a favorite BBQ sauce, Dixie Bones has plenty of options to suit everyone’s taste. You can slather your meat in a tomato-based BBQ sauce, vinegar-based sauce, white BBQ sauce, or rib sauce. Fill out your plate with satisfying southern sides, such as collards, baked beans, mac and cheese, potato salad, chili, coleslaw, and cornbread.
If you can save room for dessert, you’ll find a delightful range of options awaiting you. Dixie Bones serves chocolate pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, coconut cream pie, lemon chess pie, and bread pudding. You can get these desserts one serving at a time or take home a whole pie or quart of bread pudding to share with your family.
Location: 13440 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Buffalo Philly’s
There’s no denying that cheesesteak is an American tradition. This sandwich purportedly originated in South Philadelphia’s Italian Market in the 1930s. Chicken wings boast a wholly American upbringing, originating in a bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964. Buffalo Philly’s capitalizes on both beloved foods with a mouthwatering menu that’s sure to satisfy your craving for hearty American fare.
On the cheesesteak menu, you’ll find an abundance of options. You can order your cheesesteak plain, with the traditional onions and peppers, or with a unique twist, such as the teriyaki chicken and cheesesteak, chipotle cheesesteak, or General Tso’s chicken cheesesteak. If you’re in the mood for a different kind of sandwich, you can choose from burgers, chicken sandwiches, and hot and cold subs.
Buffalo Philly’s buffalo wings come in a wide range of flavors with two dozen options to choose from. You’ll find everything, from traditional hot wings or BBQ wings to innovative options like mambo wings, kickin’ bourbon wings, and stingin’ honey garlic wings. Add ranch or blue cheese dip to cool things down if you get them hot.
Locations: 13749 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge, or 2072 Daniel Stuart Square, Woodbridge.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., daily (Smoketown Road);10 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday (Daniel Stuart Square).
Electric Palm Restaurant
If you’re looking for a diverse menu that can serve the various preferences of your party, The Electric Palm Restaurant is the place to go. This American restaurant is as varied as the United States’ culture, delivering mouthwatering flavors suited to any palate. If you’re craving a sandwich, you can explore options like the Reuben, cheeseburger, crab cake sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, spicy buttermilk chicken sandwich, steak and cheese, or a simple BLT.
If you’re in the mood for a heartier entree, you have options ranging from a rib-eye steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables to a fried catfish platter with rice and coleslaw. The selection of sides is as American as it gets with tater tots, onion rings, fries, hush puppies, and baked potatoes. Electric Palm Restaurant even serves a kids’ menu with mini corn dogs, mac and cheese, and spaghetti to choose from.
Location: 12745 Sea Ray Lane, Woodbridge.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
The Bungalow Alehouse
The Bungalow Alehouse at Smoketown Station is a classic American sports bar with pool tables, dart boards, and banks of TVs showing the latest games. The wing menu is a great go-to with eight sauce options ranging from the house wing sauce to the intriguing far-east pepper garlic sauce. Fire-grilled pizzas, burgers, and salads round out the standard bar food options. The sandwich menu includes picks like steak n’ cheese, the Alehouse club, BBQ pulled pork, a meatloaf sandwich, crispy chicken, and other American favorites.
If you’re interested in a filling entré’, you’ll find the kinds of meals that remind you of family dinners like your mom used to make. The old-fashioned meatloaf, old-school pot roast, and chicken alfredo are sure to make you nostalgic. If you need a chocolate fix, the Ghirardelli brownie sundae is an indulgent delight topped with fudge sauce, salted caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, and whipped cream.
The Bungalow Alehouse also offers a weekend brunch ’f you’re craving American fare earlier in the day. You can dine on these breakfast classics from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunda’. You’ll find options like steak and eggs, breakfast pizza, french toast, pancakes, and custom omelets with your choice of ingredients. The brunch cocktails add a special twist to this meal, making it a fun option when you want a special treat.
Location: 2840 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge.
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
Do you know of any other great American restaurants in Woodbridge? Contact our team at Koons Woodbridge Hyundai and let us know so we can update our recommendations and provide customers with the best local suggestions when they leave the lot.
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