JV's Restaurant

Nachos: Perhaps the saddest nachos I have encountered. The dim lighting makes this sordid image look slightly less unappealing. I looked at them with guilt and disbelief, they looked back at me drenched in fake cheese, shredded lettuce from a plastic bag, unevenly cut tomatoes, sketchy Mariana sauce, Kalamata olives pleading for death, and some random green seasoning that could've easily been mistaken for something scratched off the walls. All else: Gorgeous place though, super fun and the music is always incredible. Service is quick and great. Drinks are great. Folks are the friendliest in town. This bar is timelessly cool. I love the atmosphere here. Other food seems more appetizing. Unfortunately, not a safe space for nachos.

O.M.G.This place is amazing! I didn't know places like this still exist. Live music, great ipa's and just the 'get down' of it all. Service with a smile and just oh so fun!!!

had the pork barbecue sandwich patter that was a supposed fresh special and recommended by server. it was old and tough. also if you want water with your purchased beverage ( beer) it's bottled water and additional charge.

Always good music, food is good, funky vibe, what more could you want? And ambiance everywhere

If you want great local music and good comfort food this is the place! They also occasionally have some amazing rhubarb pie. The meatloaf dinner is filling and can be split with two people if needed. The burgers are good and the gyros excellent.

Anything fried is perfect. Hubby enjoyed the burger. It's a little bar but if you get there before the bands start, it's a great place to grab some dinner

For the last 15 years, I've been going to JV's to play, and to hear other musicians. It pains me that people think it's just a music bar. Last night, the ham platter was on blackboard, so I dove in. It was fantastic, better than I had a right to expect. I've had a lot of really good meals there, and fun gigs. This place is a national treasure. You get to fill your stomach and your soul at the same time. Judy is wonderful at the bar. If you're visiting the Washington, DC area and you love live music, you have to stop here. You can thank me later.

JV's used to be a good spot, but most of their customers have died or are too old to go out anymore. JV's hasn't changed though. The vibe is music night at the nursing home. The bands are old and tired and wrap up early because old people don't stay out late. They have to charge a big cover because the place is always empty. The menu is even nursing home stuff. The big special is meatloaf with nice soft vegetables. The pictures here that show a couple geriatrics playing to an empty joint with a few gray hairs nursing their beers tells it all. It's kind of pathetic. There are lots better places to go with livelier crowds, better bands and no cover charge. JV's has become a boring waste of time.

Older crowd. Food was ok. No cocktails just cans or bottles. Service was ok. Live music was great!

JV's is an institution when it comes to northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C area. In existence for over 75 years, the place is the scene for rock n roll, blues, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B music. Full dinner menu and full bar also! Open 7 days a week with music shows 2x/day most days.