Trummer's On Main

located in Clifton, there's parking right on the side of the building. The structure is so cute as it's a home turned into restaurant. Came on a weekday and was able to make a reservation ahead of time. The menu is rotating! I got the spicy crab dip & Ciopinno. For the crab dip, it was surprisingly spicier than I was expecting but overall very good, paired with toasted bread. For my entree, it was excellent with flavors, quantity of seafood, and the portion. The dish came with an abundant amount of shrimp and halibut however less mussel ( which personally I was okay with). I actually had to take some home because of the size of the portion! Service was great. This place is what I would consider as fine dining and not your regular "Texas Roahouse" service and the price does reflect as such.

My review for Trummer's is long overdue! We've been visiting here for about three years after originally getting lots of recommendations for a nice anniversary spot. Since our first visit, we've enjoyed many special events and excellent meals with friends and family. The service is always top-notch from the friendly host desk to the incredible waitstaff. The transformed home venue is really cute, and we always head home feeling like we've had a special experience. Although it's not currently on the menu (which rotates and features seasonal items), the whole-roasted branzino is insanely delicious. It's rare to find a local restaurant that offers a whole fish, and all that effort on the chef's part is well worthwhile. The wine list is incredible, and the wine flights are perfect to enjoy with a meal. I can't recall ordering anything that I didn't like, and they are always willing to omit items for any food allergies. Well, writing this review made me pretty hungry, so I think a reservation to Trummer's is coming very soon in my future!

Went on another date night with wife while our son was at a swim team dinner. We chose this American Bistro restaurant to try as it was close by in downtown Clifton.The restaurant has a feel of an old establishment but relatively new. My wife started with the Austrian Wine Flight. We ordered the Gem Lettuce and Charred Octopus Bruschetta for our appetizers. The pomegranate vinaigrette, smoked blue cheese and lardons(bacon) combo made it really refreshing. The pistachio avocado purée was really delicious paired with the really tender octopus.For main course, we got the Porchetta with Chimichurri and the Braised Lamb Shank. The Porchetta was a bit too fatty for my wife but the potatoes were delicious. The lamb shank was very tender. I am not a bean person so did not really enjoyed the cassoulet.We decided to get the White Chocolate Orange Tart. It was one of the best dessert I have tried. We loved the orange meringue, which slightly toasted giving it a smoky flavor along with the sweetness.Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and the service was excellent.

TL;DR: Good solid dishes, cute ambianceCame here for dinner on a Wednesday night and was seated in the upstairs portion of the restaurant which was very pretty and had tons of natural lighting. Only problem was that it was FREEZING (which I assume was to combat the humidity outside). It's not abnormal for me to be cold, but my husband was extremely cold, as well, which is not normal. The service was very nice and made sure our waters were always filled. I feel like toward the end of the meal, they could have touched our table a bit more, but it wasn't anything outrageous. The timing between ordering/each course was a little longer than I'd like. FOOD: ~Bone Marrow (3/5): You get 1 hefty piece of bone marrow, and it was roasted nicely. Unfortunately, we did not like the apricot jam (tasted almost artificial) or the mint gremolata that came with it. Probably would have liked it better if they just gave a side of salt to season the bone marrow ourselves, but this is a subjective opinion~Foie Gras (3.9/5): this version was like their play on a PB&J. It was really good and not overwhelmingly nutty or sweet. Would give higher rating, but certain bites, the flavor of the foie gras got a little lost to me, but overall tasty~Scallops (4/5): Came with 4 scallops which were cooked okay (maybe a hair over), but seasoned really well. The mushrooms and bokchoy were very flavorful, as well. Had a few overly salty bites since the scallops were aggressively seasoned and the miso sauce on the bottom of the plate also packed a punch of sodium, although very tasty. ~Halibut (4/5): again, the halibut may have been cooked a hair too long, but nothing terrible. I fell in love with those chickpeas though. Had a curry and subtle coconut flavor to it. ~Blueberry creme brulee (4.5/5): Sugar layer was perfect ratio to the custard. You could actually taste blueberry in the custard portion. And the lemon lavender meringue was beautifully balanced. Was not fan of the biscotti though Overall, all our dishes were great! Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu!

I have never been for dinner at Trummer's on Main, but my ex-wife has been as a surprise on her birthday. The food, service and the ambiance were all just done right. The Austrian husband picked out the beef just right. All and all, the the experience related back to me was that Trummer's on Main was just right.

*Drink Review Only*A friend and I decided to get some afternoon drinks and lunge for a bit, so Trummer's was our pick. Having been here before, for both their amazing drinks and food, I was surprised I forgot to give this one a review.The Drinks: I went with the "Titanic" and the "Pain & Pleasure" for my drinks. The Titanic is the special cocktail which has a incredible flavors that hit just right. The alcohol was mixed very well as it wasn't over bearing at all. The Pain & Pleasure would have to be my favorite though. The nice and fruity flavor with a slight kick to keep your pallet in check is just perfect.The Service: Service was great! The staff here are all so friendly and welcoming. Water refills were on point and frequent check ups were done as well.The Atmosphere: Two floors, a lively bar downstairs and a very nice and elegant upstairs dining area. The vibes are relaxed and would 100% make a good date spot. Dim lights with an open/spacious elegant dining area calls for a nice intimate night out. Overall, a 5/5! Everything about Trummer's is amazing. From the ambience to the food/drinks, you can't go wrong with this place. Highly recommend visiting Trummer's if you get the chance.

I enjoyed having lunch here with a group of friends. The setting of the village of Clifton seems like an oasis in the middle of a bustling Washington DC Metro. The building is historical with a nice winding country road approach off the main road. There's a nice welcoming bar area. The restaurant is on the top floor. Very spacious and lots of space around tables.My impression was that I had arrived at a place where the best traditions of hospitality still live.The lunch menu changes seasonally. We ordered the crab dip, which was smooth and very flavorful. The truffle fries are extremely tasty. The corn bread literally melts in your mouth. I tried the crispy shrimp po boy. It was classical. Two large pieces of shrimp flattened and fried with a tinge of spiciness that slightly tingles but doesn't overpower. A member of our group ordered the Wiener Snitzel and loved it. I'll note it for the next time as I love this dish.The menu serves well for people needing a lunch salad as well.Service was impeccable. I judge service by the way your water glass is filled without your asking for more. Service cutlery was replaced before the main course.I was expecting the menu to be very expensive and was surprised to see the prices similar to restaurants in the area. $$.There was a good selection of wines and beer. I highly recommend this restaurant for meeting friends and family. For me th drive from Potomac MD to Clinton was worth it.

Very nice very upscale place. Perfect for a date night, but be very prepared to pay a pretty penny. I came here to have dinner with some old friends. I was really thinking the food was going to be a life changing experience. and dont get me wrong it was very good, just not worth the price. And another thing that kind of threw me off the was that for the whole restaurant there is only one bathroom each for men and women.

I love when you walk up and into this restaurant the aesthetic is elegant and beautifully decorated for the holidays. Staff was knowledgeable on wine and what I loved is although she didn't know the answer she went to go get the best and correct answer for us so we could pick the wine that would make us happiest. I love good size portions and for what it cost it was extremely fair. Potato salad with the schnitzel was fair. None of the side dishes to pay extra for excited me that much but it was a very cute place for date night.

As you can see from my prior reviews this is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I was last here the Friday before Christmas in December 2023. I returned here with my family of five. I booked my 6 pm reservation on OpenTable. This time we were seated at a very nice large table in the main dining room, which I prefer. I love their main dining room rather than their upstairs dining room. I started with and enjoyed my Pain & Pleasure cocktail with tequila, curacao, hibiscus, lime and Jalapeno for $16. The ice ball was made with Jalapeno.I also enjoyed my Tuesday special duck breast with bourbon jus for $36.Amanda J. served us very well. My total bill was $279 excluding gratuity. I will return here for dinner or happy hour.