Clarke's Grill And Sports Emporium

Too late to cook and looking for someplace new to eat, I wandered into this strip mall restaurant with low expectations. Almost before I sat down, the proprietor was introducing himself and welcoming me. I perused the specials list and took a chance on the seared scallops. What I received was an amazingly well cooked delight! The perfectly seared scallops were incredibly moist and tender, and were served with a sauteed sweet potato mixture and just enough of a slightly spicy cream sauce to accentuate the flavor without overpowering the delicate scallops. What a great surprise. Another great surprise was the beer. If you like great beers, the selection was fantastic. On tap, I tried the Flying Dog Raging **** Belgian IPA. This is their 20th anniversary offering and it was incredibly complex and hoppy. Hopefully they will keep it in their lineup this is easily Flying Dog's best beer ever. Next, I tried the Magic Hat Wacko ale. This is flavored with beet juice, so it has a reddish tint. Fruity and malty, but not my favorite style. This would be a good choice for someone who does not like a bitter beer. They also had Ommegang Hennepin, which is a farmhouse saison style ale. Properly served in a tulip glass, this was a perfect finish to my meal. Dessert like in its malty sweetness, offset by mild hop bitterness and alcohol bite, this is a beautifully done saison. If you get a chance, visit this little gem of a bar/restaurant, tucked into the back corner of Manassas Park. I will definitely be going back.

All I can say is thank you for finally putting a bar/ restaurant in the Mannasas park area that has sports, great food, entertainment and an outdoor area that is ample for crowds. These people are obviously family owned and the food was fantastic. Their pizza is off the hook and the wings are the best I have had in some time! They have a patio that is huge and they have bean bag league play on Monday nights along with some bands that play on Thursdays. The owners constantly come up and say hi and are so friendly.....Love this place!

This establishment is pleasantly surprising! Located in Manassas Park, the food, service and atmosphere was excellent! Highly recommend if your in the area to go for all of the above!!!