American Restaurants

Opened on November 3rd 1992, this cozy Soho restaurant has been at the center of the national and international food scene ever since. The Blue Ribbon flagship restaurant continues to receive critical acclaim for its food, wine list and ambiance.

Five Guys was founded in 1986 by Janie and Jerry Murrell and their four sons (with Jerry and the sons being the original "Five Guys"). Jerry and Janie had a fifth son two years after opening their first restaurant; all five sons, the current "Five Guys", are now involved in the business. The first location, which no longer exists, was in the Westmont Shopping Center at the corner of South Glebe Road and Columbia Pike. Buns were baked by Brenner's Bakery of Arlington Inc., which was owned and operated by William "Randy" Christian and Gino E.

Opened in 1994, Gramercy Tavern is a renewal of the classic American Tavern offering refined, contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality and unparalleled service in an historic landmark building.

The restaurant, designed by Bentel & Bentel, is wrapped with murals by artist Robert Kushner, decorated with vibrant floral arrangements by Roberta Bendavid and lit by the glow of candles and copper sconces. Early American antiques are found throughout the room and bricks for the wood burning oven come from last existing American foundry to cut bricks by hand.

At the end of a stressful week, Hildebrandt's will make you feel good from the moment you walk in the door. If it's lunch you're there for, you might enjoy one of our homemade soups, savory and refreshing salmon salad, roast chicken or chicken au poivre which features two grilled and peppered boneless breasts in a creamy cracked pepper and brandy sauce. Dinner might include lasagna, pecan chicken with a honey mustard and pecan sauce, or just a simple hamburger and fries which is delivered fresh everyday from the butcher.