Busboys And Poets Shirlington

I was recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. My wife and I decided to give it a try this past Sunday for brunch and we were in for an amazing experience. My wife got the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. I order the blackened salmon and it was cooked to perfection. The salmon came with wild rice but with it being brunch hours I ordered an extra side of crab grits; I was so glad I did because the taste of the grits were amazing too. The service wasgreat too. My wife added us to the wait list while we were on our way there. When we arrived we were seated immediately. I have heard of this place before, but never been. The entire feel of the restaurant is simply amazing. From thecustomer service to the music and of course the food.... I definitely recommend this place without question.

Love that it?s dog friendly!! There was no wait when we got there for dinner. I ordered shrimp and chicken pasta and it was delicious, huge shrimps and big chunks of chicken, so creamy! My husband got the burger and he loved it! It was happy hour so we got some drinks! Mojito was refreshing! He got a mango beer and I ended up ordering one for me!

The wait was quick and they whipped up 2 smaller tables to accommodate our large party. The vibe would be a cafe within we a bookstore Instead of a burger we had all starters. Hummus, crab/shrimp balls, buffalo wings, crispy cauliflower bites crispy Brussel sprouts.

This restaurant is excellent! I wish it was closer to where I live. We tried the Fried Catfish with greens and quinoa, the Egg and Cheddar Burger, the Cup of Harira Soup, Carrot Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and the Busboys Sangria 16oz, and everything tasted amazing. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and crispy, not greasy. The burger was cooked perfectly, with juicy eggs, and we didn't dislike a single item. We love all the substitution options available. We've never seen a place that allows this level of customization to get exactly what you enjoy. Please open a location in the Chicagoland area!

Incredible as usual, but the fries were extremely crunchy.