A fixer-upper nightlife spot in Falls Church has transformed into a new Caribbean restaurant and bar under new ownership.
Ricky Bartlette took Lesly’s Restaurant Bar and Grill under his wing in January, hoping to improve its reputation. Since then, the entrepreneur, who also owns a Baltimore-based security firm, has renovated and added a Caribbean menu.
The restaurant at 306 Hillwood Avenue was previously the subject of poor reviews and frequent police visits, Bartlette told ARLnow. Now, reviews across Google and Yelp are consistently improving…