Besides the requisite come-as-you-are crowd, darts, pool tables and multiple walls containing about a gazillion flat-screen televisions, the food also commanded this patron's attention.

Spanning three cavernous floors on a busy strip in Crystal City, this all-American sports pub is a dive-lovers dream. Besides the requisite come-as-you-are crowd, darts, pool tables and multiple walls containing about a gazillion flat-screen televisions, the food also commanded this patron's attention. For one, this is about the only bar/resto you can order pancakes and eggs in. That's because they open at 8 a.m. sharp every day, 365 days per year. For lunch or dinner keep an eye on the center menu flap. That's where the menu specialites are listed, and "they kill it," said Jim Madden, who owns the place with his college buddies. The crab cakes here are always especially good, as is the bacon wrapped filet. It's 7 ounces of filet mignon wrapped in Cherrywood smoked bacon and topped with crispy sweet onions. Served with mashed potatoes, veggies and a fresh-pulled pint, this is meal is worthy of a victory dance.

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Menu Highlights:
Crab Cake Sandwich, $11.99
Wings, $7.99
Bacon-Wrapped Filet, $16.99
Steak Bites, $8.99
Chesapeake Benedict, $13.99

Hours:
Daily, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.