Social Profile: 
![]()
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in
… View more
Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen offers a culinary collection of innovative dishes and crafted cocktails, presenting new interpretations of American classics. Its upscale, casual atmosphere with a welcoming design, suggesting a bright coastal, vintage Palm Springs chic aesthetic.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6641 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 992-9095
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
neutralgroundbarandkitchen.com
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Neutral Ground Bar +Kitchen | new american cuisine | 6641 Old …
Neutral Ground Bar + Restaurant is a welcoming neighborhood spot in McLean, VA where contemporary American food, craft cocktails, and good company come …
Eat + Drink – Neutral Ground Bar +Kitchen
The menu celebrates small farmers, heritage growers, and fisherman – regionally, from the Mid-Atlantic and Virginia to the bountiful Gulf Coast. Dinner dishes …
Book Your Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen Reservation Now on Resy
A full-service restaurant, Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen in McLean, Virginia by Celebrity Chef and James Beard Award Finalist David Guas, a 22+ years resident of …
Reviews
Yongmei Zhang
We tried this rather new restaurant on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised, the cuisine is modern American with New Orleans influences, the food is fresh and tasty, presented well. Service is impeccable and ambience is great. Though there is a bar it is not very noisy.
We enjoyed the bread service with seasonal butter, the mushroom with oyster on sushi rice and the dark chocolate candy bar which is a chocolate mousse cake.
… moreWe enjoyed the bread service with seasonal butter, the mushroom with oyster on sushi rice and the dark chocolate candy bar which is a chocolate mousse cake.
Norys Garcia
My husband and I went for their jazzy Sunday brunch. The deviled eggs were delicious! I don’t even like deviled eggs and the dish ended up being my favorite. We also had their beignets and skillet cornbread. Both great! For entrees, I had their crab cake eggs Benedict and my partner had the biscuit and gravy. Our waiter Armando was very helpful and made sure consistently to check on us. Highly recommend their brunch!
… moreSitki Kazanci
Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen is an absolute standout! Celebrity Chef David Guas has spent over 25 years staying true to his New Orleans roots, and it shows in every bite. Numerous awards and recognitions mark his culinary career—including hosting Travel Channel’s American Grilled—and the food here reflects that excellence.
The interior, designed by Simone Rathlé Guas, is stunning. From the natural wood door with a custom palm leaf handle to the bright, airy dining room, the space feels like an urban oasis inspired by both the Gulf Coast and Palm Springs. It’s modern, stylish, and incredibly welcoming.
The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a highlight—I loved the lively atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic music. This place is very popular, so I highly recommend making a reservation, even on weekdays, as it fills up quickly.
Overall, Neutral Ground is more than just a restaurant—it’s an authentic dining experience: fantastic food, thoughtful design, and a vibrant vibe. I highly recommend it!
… moreThe interior, designed by Simone Rathlé Guas, is stunning. From the natural wood door with a custom palm leaf handle to the bright, airy dining room, the space feels like an urban oasis inspired by both the Gulf Coast and Palm Springs. It’s modern, stylish, and incredibly welcoming.
The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a highlight—I loved the lively atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic music. This place is very popular, so I highly recommend making a reservation, even on weekdays, as it fills up quickly.
Overall, Neutral Ground is more than just a restaurant—it’s an authentic dining experience: fantastic food, thoughtful design, and a vibrant vibe. I highly recommend it!
kathleen ervin
Great Jazz Brunch place with live music (which is not too loud). Service was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed eggs Benedict and Plato Del Domingo, both excellent choices.
… moreBB Holoubek
Wow…just…WOW!!!
A++ Service = Excellent, friendly, professional teamwork among the staff, to include serving/pre-bussing each other’s tables. All the waiters were helping each others tables…which enhances the entire dining experience.
A+ Food = Exciting flavors with sharing size portions
A+ Drinks = Adventurous drink menu
A+ Atmosphere = Fun, full of nice personal details and design features
A- Price = While on the higher side, it’s well worth it due to the food, service, and entire experience.
*We will absolutely return. Looking forward to the Sunday jazz brunch.
… moreA++ Service = Excellent, friendly, professional teamwork among the staff, to include serving/pre-bussing each other’s tables. All the waiters were helping each others tables…which enhances the entire dining experience.
A+ Food = Exciting flavors with sharing size portions
A+ Drinks = Adventurous drink menu
A+ Atmosphere = Fun, full of nice personal details and design features
A- Price = While on the higher side, it’s well worth it due to the food, service, and entire experience.
*We will absolutely return. Looking forward to the Sunday jazz brunch.
Cynthia Brunson
The ambiance is perfect for a couple or group setting. The Chef truly knows his craft when it comes to cooking authentic New Orleans tasty dishes. Nolan, our server was a wonderful complement to a wonderful meal. What made our brunch special was the live jazz music they play on Sundays!!! Superb!!!
… moreNizar Farsakh
Absolutely delicious dishes. The appetizer smoked White Fish and the Whipped Ricotta Beets, the Fish entre was Rock Fish in squash puree and the Shrimp was exquisite. The Pavlova dessert
… more김준희 (JH Kim)
Excellent new local restaurant with a full service bar. We visited for the happy hour and we’re thoroughly surprised and delighted. Very original menu of food and interesting cocktails and reasonable pricing. Excellent staff that were knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Bright and welcoming decor. Will visit again soon to try the full menu which as a blend of modern American cuisine with a touch of Cajun among other influences. One of the best and most original new local places I have tried in quite some time. Kudos!
… moreLR A
We enjoyed the Jazz Brunch with delicious food and great jazz! Beignets and praline bacon were great shareable items. Lots of choices on the menu. Our drinks were delayed from the bar and delivered after receiving our entrees, however, the Bloody Mary’s were delicious. We will happily return again for a relaxing upbeat meal.
… moreRyan S
Had an amazing meal here on a Friday night. Katie is the absolute best! The trio with Omar behind the bar and M made the night great. I wish I took better pictures of the food and drink but I started with two specials – shrimp and tostones had a really nice balanced flavor with great texture. The shrimp, tostones and pickled veg were to die for. At the same time I had the charred pineapple burrata. A little on the sweet side but delicious nonetheless, highly recommend. Finished with The Bird and this was right up my alley – nicely battered chicken with a Parmesan garlic sauce, arugula and watercress. They managed to make a fried chicken dish taste really fresh and crisp. I would definitely order this again. The bees tea and a sneak peak of the pine & swine were immensely satisfying cocktails. Katie is a masterful mixologist who can steer you in the right direction.
… more