Bottle Stop Wine - OCCOQUAN

We thought this would be a nice place to meet up with old friends not seen in years. We had a reservation well in advance and were seated on time. The meal was great and we had just ordered dessert when a server (not our server) came up and told us we'd have to leave because the next reservation had arrived. We had literally just finished our meal and were waiting for dessert. Our server corrected the other one, but then it felt very rushed. Would have probably stayed and had a few more drinks, but didn't seem comfortable after that. Seems overpriced for the busy, basic atmosphere too.

I 've been here a few times and it 's a nice little local spot. However, last night was not a very pleasant experience. My brother and I stopped by for dinner and our experience was less than stellar. Everything started fine with a beer and a glass of wine for us and 3 appetizers which were very good, but that 's when the attitude changed. My brother ordered the crab cake platter and I asked if I could put a hamburger patty on the grilled cheese sandwich on the menu. There appeared to be discontent with the question bur the sever went over to the service station probably 10 feet from us) and checked the price $8). Server came back over and I said I would take the combination. While waiting for our food I also ordered a lamb ragu to go for my wife. Noticing the shift in mood I even said something to the affect of you seem a little annoyed . I was then told well the chef isn 't happy because he has to make two different meals and put them together for your sandwich. Okay, I wouldn 't think a grilled cheese snd cheeseburger are that far off. So okay let 's move on. Next trip over I asked the server what I was getting with the sandwich because the menu says fries or salad and I was told you 're getting fries . Okay I don 't mind fries, let 's see how it goes. Food comes out and when I ask for ketchup I 'm given it but asked anything else with clear disdain. So the food is great except for the fries. I 've never had worse fries. The fries were a darker shade of brown and collapsed in your hand. I snapped a few in half and the center was hollow, similar to veggie straws. I had my brother taste a few fries and he even agreed they were pretty bad. So of course the server doesn 't come over and ask how our food is until we 're ready to go, because I 'm assuming she had enough of us for the night. I tell her all of the food was great, especially the patty melt, but the fries were off. I asked what they were made of because I saw the menu had Yuka fries as well. With an attitude she says, Potatoes . I of course pick one up and explain how poor they are. Instead of considering the fries could be off, old, wrong, etc. She jumps right to, I watched the chef cut the potatoes by hand . Well ma 'am I 've worked at 4 restaurants in my lifetime and they all had fries, and I cook almost all of my families meals. So there stands a chance I have an idea what a decent french fry is. Zero accountability taken, just attitude. So of course I told her about my prior experience and she stormed off back into the kitchen. We waited another 20 minutes or so for our meal to go and I tipped just over 20% and we left.This server from what I 've heard this server has a tendency to be short tempered and a little moody. I 'm not sure if this is a one off for them but that is definitely not ideal customer service.If you throw a burger patty down as you are making a grilled cheese, how much more time or degree of difficulty can that add to the meal?Now if substitutions or additions aren 't allowed than I apologize and that should have been communicated to us.

Cute, friendly place. Good crispy wine. Had to wait a bit

Came for dinner and drinks with my brother and his wife. Have nothing but good things to say. We all got the special... Shrimp and Grits, which we all considered among the best we've had. One person at our table had a gluten dietary restriction and Jess, the chef, came out to personally explain the options. She was so knowledgeable and accommodating! Our waitress, Francesca, was similarly kind and knowledgeable. The cocktails were very well-done as well. Can personally recommend the Buzzed Socialite and the maple smoked old fashion. Dietary restrictions: They did a great job with gluten free. Could make certain items with GF panko and had strong knowledge of individual ingredients.

Bottle Stop is a must if you are visiting Occoquan! The service never ceases to exceed my expectations. The service provided by the waitress, owner, and the staff that brought just our wine this past time were all incredibly friendly and helpful. I also brought my dog and she had a wonderful time sitting outside on the patio with us. The food and wine are all delectable! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit this hidden gem!