Call Signs — Restaurant in Lexington Park

Call Signs is, in my opinion, an esthetically upgraded Taphouse 1637 (same ownership for both establishments). You get great staff at either location - beer knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The secret ingredient, besides the great staff, is that the owner is truly a beer person. He constantly rotates in good and interesting brews, including a steady regimen of DMV local brews. I've always loved Taphouse 1637, and now Calls Signs adds additional days and hours, which provides a bit more flexibility. You can't go wrong with either, and the atmosphere is WAY better than what you'd find at the chain taphouses nearby. Lastly, the food is really good too. Not your traditional...

This place is trying. I have been twice on Wednesday for dinner. Both times it was slow. There were not many people in the resturant but the service was slow. Waiter took a while to come to the table. Food took a long time and seems to come out as the dish is ready rather than all at once but isn't necessarily hot becuaee the waiter takes so long. Prices are high for what you get (amount of food), presentation is plain. Choices on the menu is greesy bar food that wants to be bougie. The pesto flat bread was greese and the chicken wings were just fair. Nothing particularly special. Only reason to come is they have group space. I can only imagine if there's more than 3...

I was over near Call Signs attending a seminar and was so excited to try the Indian food lunch buffet at Call Signs. I am so glad I did! There was a fantastic spread of so many dishes, including butter chicken, tandoori chicken, several vegetarian options (including pakora, my fave! Little spicy fritters of chickpea flour and grated veggies) and all the regular accompaniments: naan, rice, raita, mint chutney, and tamarind sauce. It is all delicious! Service was self-serve. The only thing off was the music really loud. They did turn it down...