Buford's Kitchen - Washington

Inside, the decor features a quasi-industrial vibe, with wooden tables and metal chairs arranged quite closely together. The restaurant aims to embody a Souther... read more Inside, the decor features a quasi-industrial vibe, with wooden tables and metal chairs arranged quite closely together. The restaurant aims to embody a Southern theme in its cuisine, although I found no real evidence of this in the dishes themselves. Essentially, it functions as a burger and sandwich shop, offering a few additional entrees, salads, and soups. The burger options are 'build your own', allowing patrons to customize their meal with various toppings (just be aware that some toppings and sauces come with an extra charge). The 'po' boys' section offers a modest selection of grinders—submarine sandwiches, depending on your preference. My dining companion and I began our meal with the stuffed jalapeno appetizer, expecting the typical cheese-filled and batter-fried poppers. We were pleasantly surprised when our plate arrived featuring six halved jalapenos filled with sausage, drizzled with a spicy cream sauce, and topped with chopped tomatoes and scallions. It was quite enjoyable! For our main courses, we ordered a burger and a Chicken Po' Boy. Although the menu stated that entrees would come with kettle chips, our waitress informed us they were out and offered French fries instead. Given that the restaurant had only been open for about a month, it was an unexpected twist! We decided to go with one order of regular fries and one of sweet potato fries. A short while later, our food arrived. Instead of plates, we were served metal baskets lined with paper towels, featuring the burger or po' boy on top, with fries on the side. Our table was equipped with bottles of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, two BBQ sauces, and a shaker of Cajun seasoning. While one BBQ sauce was labeled 'spicy', we could hardly distinguish between the two, as they both had an overwhelmingly sweet flavor. The Chicken Po' Boy was essentially a grilled chicken sandwich, with the chicken chopped into chunks and placed on a bed of shredded lettuce in a standard sub roll. It was quite unremarkable. The burger, served on a brioche roll, was similarly lackluster, with only the choice of toppings providing any intrigue. The regular fries were just like those found in most restaurants, and the sweet potato fries seemed sourced from the same supplier as many local eateries. Overall, we were disappointed with the experience, especially following our strong initial impression from the jalapeno appetizer. I don't foresee myself seeking this place out in the future, but I wouldn't oppose going if someone else felt strongly about it. Ultimately, it’s just an average restaurant.

We visited for the first time tonight and were a bit apprehensive as we looked over the menu and prices, thinking we might end up paying a lot for small portion... read more We visited for the first time tonight and were a bit apprehensive as we looked over the menu and prices, thinking we might end up paying a lot for small portions. To our pleasant surprise, the portion sizes were actually quite reasonable for the prices, and the food was delicious! We tried the BBQ pork nachos, which were amazing, as well as chicken strips and fries that were both tasty and generously sized. The brisket Philly was also very good. The BBQ sauces were decent on their own, but when mixed together, they were quite enjoyable. Despite the restaurant being short-staffed, with only one waitress handling a full house, the service was excellent. We felt well taken care of, and the waitress even apologized for any delays, which we didn’t really notice. We will definitely be returning. FoodFather Approved!

The staff was friendly and attentive, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The prices were reasonable considering the portion sizes. We ordered an omelette with pot... read more The staff was friendly and attentive, creating a cheerful atmosphere. The prices were reasonable considering the portion sizes. We ordered an omelette with potatoes and French toast, along with a Pancrepe on the side. Everything was delicious, and I have to say the Pancrepe was outstanding—I think I’ll opt for that next time. The portion sizes were generous; my wife couldn't finish her meal. While the menu isn't extensive, we will definitely be returning for breakfast!

Exceptional service!!! We gathered my family of 18 for my dad's birthday and my sister-in-law's celebration today, Sunday, at 10:45 AM. The staff not only went... read more Exceptional service!!! We gathered my family of 18 for my dad's birthday and my sister-in-law's celebration today, Sunday, at 10:45 AM. The staff not only went above and beyond to seat us all together, but our server Blake was outstanding! She was sweet, kind, and incredibly attentive throughout our meal. Everything was served hot and correct! Thank you so much, Blake, and the entire staff at Buford's! You made our family birthday brunch truly special!

I stopped by Buford's while heading to the Tanger Outlets, and I was absolutely starving because my oil change took three hours instead of one (but that's a sto... read more I stopped by Buford's while heading to the Tanger Outlets, and I was absolutely starving because my oil change took three hours instead of one (but that's a story for another day). Although they were closing at 2 PM and it was already 1:15 when I arrived, the staff didn't seem to mind at all. I received excellent service, and the food was fantastic. It was exactly the hearty American breakfast I needed before a day of shopping. I highly recommend the breakfast bowl, especially the biscuit bowl I ordered. The **** mary was delicious too; I just wish it had a skewer of pickled vegetables in it. I will definitely return!