Alexandria Restaurants have taken their place alongside Washington, D.C. restaurants as some of the best in the nation with the New York Times praising,"...the city has taken its place at the culinary table". With both locally-owned and operated neighborhood restaurants as well as nationally-recognized chef-owned ones, Alexandria is a flavorful melting pot in the truest sense.
After you've dined, take time to experience Alexandria's Nightlife. From live music by local performers to concerts with world-renowned artists, you are sure to find the perfect way to end your evening in Alexandria. <MORE>
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Modern Italian cooking with influences from France and America. For over 30 years, Geranio has combined excellent service with refined cuisine. With lunch entrees from $8 and dinner entrees from $15, you can indulge in Geranio's Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
A cozy local gathering place with delicious food, unusual wines and beers, and friendly service. 35 wines by the glass, 10 micro-brews on tap along with 50 imported beers in bottles. Recepient of Oregon Wine's 2012 Superior Cellar Award.
Alexandria's own T.J. Stone's celebrates modern American cuisine. Enjoy casual dining in the comforts of our cozy restaurant and bar with wine, beer and spirits from around the country & world
Comfortably elegant local restaurant for more than 30 years. Great new menu with specials every day and night. Minutes from Old Town. Daily: lunch 11-4, dinner 5-12:30, pub until 2 a.m. Separate pub has 21 HD flat screens, beautiful private party room.
Situated on a quiet corner in north Old Town, a la Lucia has fast become on of the neighborhoods favorite spots. Consistently recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of it the area’s top 100 restaurants, it specializ...
Delicious food & drinks in a comfortable warm setting prepared by an experienced chef and served by our friendly team. Plus live entertainment weekly with multiple TVs for catching the game (Steelers fans are welcome), b...
ACKC is one of Alexandria's premier dessert destination. From sublime molten lava cake to Avalanche frozen desserts, ACKC is the perfect place to go for that after-dinner indulgence.
We are a new-concept of Asian cuisine in Old Town, Alexandria. Our concept is simple yet ambitious; we provide different varieties of authentic food from Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and China...
Bastille offers elegant and contemporary French bistro cuisine in a comfortable yet, upscale setting. Highlighting the cooking of acclaimed chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux, Bastille features an award-winning wine l...
Serving Vermont’s finest ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s offers over 35 euphoric chunky, funky flavors as well as great shakes, sundaes, and fresh baked waffle cones! We have delicious custom ice cream cakes for any occasion p...
With its signature brick oven, culture of hospitality and famous pizza, Bertucci's lets family and friends share an authentic Italian experience... here, the kitchen is always open. Menu highlights include brick oven-ba...
Famous for award-winning burgers made from dry-aged, natural beef and grilled to order. Menu includes turkey, lamb, vegetarian, even lobster burgers plus thick milkshakes “easier to eat with a spoon than a straw.”
Bistro On First serves a terrific breakfast buffet with everyone's favorites including healthy choices such as oatmeal and yogurt. In the evening, enjoy wonderful dinner selections that include fresh ingredients, region...
Celebrating 25 Years of Being Sweet! A local favorite, this cafe located in Old Town Alexandria, features full breakfast, salad bar, specialty sandwiches, hot soup and entree selections daily and homemade old-fashioned d...
Bombay Curry Company is a 50 seat neighborhood Indian restaurant in the Del Ray section of Alexandria, Virginia. Currying favor since 1995, with good food and fair pricing, Bombay Curry Company is well reviewed both by p...
Brabo by acclaimed chef Robert Wiedmaier strikes the perfect balance between rustic and refined, timeless and contemporary wit h its interior designed by famed New York designer Vicente Wolf. Just as the Roman hero Silvi...
The Butcher's Block, A Market by RW is a uniquely charming and practical Old Town Alexandria market. Adjacent to Lorien Hotel & Spa and designed by Vicente Wolf, the shop evokes a European market feel, complete, of cours...
A wide variety of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, salads, breakfast goodies, and bread, including French baguette, Challah, Farmhouse Wheat, Multi-Grain, Walnut Raisin. Open seven days a week.
An old-style candy shop in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A nostalgic atmosphere with ghostly history and a wide variety of confections. Free samples!
Designed in grand Art-Deco style and located in the heart of Alexandria, this is a club like no other in the Washington, D.C. area. Featuring white-tablecloth fine dining and live world-class jazz entertainment. Open Wed...
Serving classic American cuisine & steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sun.-Thur., 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly! Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or mor...
Chakra Cafe serves up traditional Bengali Indian cuisine as well as infusing Indian flavors into grilled flatbread pizzas, quesadillas, salads, and wraps, plus specialties like our lamb burger and our red curry mac & che...
With breath-taking views of the Potomac River, Chart House offers world-class dining and impeccable service. Enjoy our recent million-dollar renovation while enjoying a seamless blend of fine seafood and steaks, service ...
Voted "Best Cheese Plate" by Washington City Paper! A gourmet cheese boutique specializing in hard-to-find cheeses, meats and accompaniments from around the world. Also browse through our extensive wine and beer selectio...
Celebrates the sporting life on the water with seasonal American food. Mon.-Sat. 11a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music on Thursdays, half-price burgers on Saturdays. Come see our website for more daily specials l...
Columbia Firehouse combines the highest quality seafood, meats and vegetables with exceptional service, talented chefs and an atmosphere rich in history to create the ultimate fine dining experience. Private dining areas...
Delighting locals and visitors for over 25 years with homemade ice cream, real frozen custard, no-sugar-added ice cream and dairy-free sorbet. Cookies and cobblers are baked on the premises.
Gourmet dining, dancing and an unparalleled view of our nation's majestic monuments. Day or night, rain or shine, year 'round. Nina's Dandy features a 465-square-foot marble dance floor and 3,700-square-foot outer d...
A modern Irish restaurant in an ancient setting - the entire restaurant is salvaged from monasteries & castles. Join us for our hospitality, eclectic menu and fine wines & whiskeys. Open daily 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; brunch Sat...
We offer three-hour guided excursions that take you down the cobblestone streets of picturesque Old Town Alexandria. Take a journey through one of the nation’s largest historic districts that was once home to both George...
We serve delicious Greek and Italian inspired cuisine and our extensive menu features specialty pastas and entrees, fresh salads and seafood, award winning pizza, authentic panini's and sandwiches and a full cocktail bar...
Dishes of India is considered by many to best Indian dining in the Washington DC area. Serving authentic Indian cuisine in a fine atmopshere with plenty of free parking. Just a little over one mile so...
Fine dining and catering with a 20-foot wall of windows - elegance weds state-of-the-art functionality. Half price appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m daily. See our website for menu and more specials.
A full-service, family restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving American comfort food. Soup-line buffet available Monday-Friday for lunch.
A distinctive portfolio of sightseeing cruise experiences from Southwest Washington, D.C. with a fantastic fusion of dining, entertainment, and views. Options include brunch, lunch and dinner cruises on the elegant Odyss...
A cozy cafe with an English twist, this neighborhood favorite serves a variety of favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stop by to enjoy everything from a classic American breakfast and gourmet sandwiches, to fish...
An urban trattoria specializing in wood-oven pizza, fresh pasta, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. Faccia Luna also boasts a very solid Italian estate-bottled wine list and a wide variety of American microbrews. The se...
Chef Tim Recher served as a lead chef at six 2009 inaugural balls including the Neighborhood Ball, where President and Michelle Obama shared their first official dance. Chef Recher's meals were enjoyed by dignitaries an...
Fireflies is a local institution known for our delicious brick oven pizzas, extensive beer list, great local live music, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Since 2002 we have been providing Alexandria with the best exper...
Known for its clam chowder, raw oysters, crab cakes and "Schooners" of beer, the Fish Market is a landmark in Old Town. From its unique balcony, watch the bustle of King Street and the Potomac River. Then enjoy homemade ...
Sushi, seafood, karaoke and live entertainment. This new restaurant presents its concept "Restaurant as Art," with the dining surfaces and murals painted by local artists. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner daily at 5 p...
Captivating European cafe and wine bar serving mussels, steak frites, pate, savory and sweet crepes in style of Brittany, France . Offering international selection of beers and boutique wines with the full bar. Open fo...
Foster's is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood venue that specializes in half-pound hamburgers, hand-cut fries and thick shakes. Hot dogs, salads, and fresh-squeezed lemonade are also on the menu that re-creates all ...
Cozy wine bar, boutique wine shop and coffee spot focusing on wines from
small, independent producers (including Va.).
Great selection plus craft brews and seasonal
food menu for sharing at lunch and dinner.
Knowledg...
Tucked into a cozy townhouse, Hank's offers New England comfort food, including steamers, chowders, popcorn shrimp and short ribs plus a wide selection of oysters. Hank's original D.C. location was voted "Best New Restau...
Nationally acclaimed Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. Large selection of microbrewed beers. Half price burgers all day Monday. Wednesdays, cheap wings from 4 p.m. to closing.
Serving Fine Italian Cuisine since 1973! Old Town`s first Italian restaurant. Homemade pasta, daily lunch, dinner specials and chef`s suggestions. Reservation accepted and private party facilities available.
Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Alexandria, Jackson 20, which takes its name from President Andrew Jackson and his visage on the $20 bill, is a 125-seat Modern American tavern with a warm ambiance and clean, simple lines. The...
Legendary Character, Comfort and Quality Cuisine. Pleasing fans since 1975, Joe Theismann's offers fine dining, a pub ambiance and satellite sports. Neighborhood gathering place within walking distance of Alexandria's ho...
Located in the heart of Old Town, "Comfort Food with a Southern Accent". Try ribs, smoked pork or chicken, po' boys and many salad selections! Sun.-Thur. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Bar open later.
Award-winning French cuisine and Basque specialties, seafood and seasonal specials in an intimate, Old World setting. Zagat Rated. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for eight consecutive ye...
This family-owned and operated restaurant located in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood offers a moderately priced menu of seasonal fare, homemade bread, mozzarella, pastas and desserts. The setting evokes a feeling of a ...
A careful blend of everything about Spain, with warm decor and authentic cuisine, 45 tapas, Spanish wines and beers. Daily specials and promotions. Live Flamenco on Fridays. Saturdays come enjoy latin dancing. Come see ...
A gracious Old World setting with fresh food and daily specials served in the Tuscan style since 1976. Lunch, dinner served daily. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Las Tapas Restaurant offers the largest selection of authentic Spanish Tapas, featuring more than 62 appetizer varieties of lean grilled meats, fresh seafood and vegetables scented with extra virgin olive oil, fresh herb...
Alexandria's first organic cupcake shop, locally owned by a career chef and certified sommelier who come up with the fanciful flavors and bake only in small batches. With combinations like Buttermilk Cupcake with Mexican...
Layla’s brings the best of Lebanon to Old Town with traditional recipes handed down for generations. Favorites include shawarma, kebobs, and a variety of appetizers, many of which are vegetarian. Open daily for lunch and...
The Light Horse features classic American pub fare in the bar alongside modern American cuisine in the dining room, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Downstairs is a comfortable dining room while upstairs is a popu...
Tex-Mex & Salvadorean food minutes from Crystal City & Old Town. Popular in Del Ray for their fajitas, desserts and festive drinks - everything is homemade!
Enjoy spectacular views of the Potomac River while dining on authentic Thai cuisine just steps from the famous Torpedo Factory. Mai Thai serves simple uptown chic combined with delicious hospitality and exquisi...
New Southern cuisine with emphasis on fresh ingredients & home-made dessert. Acclaimed by Washingtonian and Washington Post critics. Daily specials with our, "Royal Pick" and don't miss Nana's Sunday Dinner - reserva...
You are royally invited to the most lavish and lively dinner on King Street. Four course feast, ale, music, romance and adventure for just one low price. Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 until 9:30. ...
Celebrating 10 years! A distinctive dining experience in an intimate atmosphere, with traditional and innovative Italian cuisine. Recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1997.&nb...
Beloved for its relaxed American fine dining - great food, flawless service and an upscale atmosphere. Expect wild-game fish, the finest meats & fowl and perfect produce combined with selections from our extensive wi...
The charming Mount Vernon Inn restaurant serves lunch daily and elegant candlelit dinners Mon - Sat. The Inn offers six intimate dining rooms, two with fireplace, all with Colonial charm, Colonial servers, and delicious ...
Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish Entertainment performed nig...
This live country music venue features two huge dance floors, two-step and line-dance lessons, karaoke bar and stage-view dining. Variety of house-made appetizers plus authentic Tex-Mex and classic American cuisine at a ...
A wood-fired American kitchen & bar featuring modern interpretations of classics using the freshest ingredients. Comfortably casual, just two blocks off King Street in the heart of residential Old Town. See our website f...
Our bakery-café is an everyday oasis. A place to gather with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment alone. Comfortable, friendly, fashionable. A place to recharge and feel rejuvenated. Slip into one of our seriously comfy ...
You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere plus fare such as Irish potato & leek soup, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, Guinness and Harp. Irish entertainment nightly - open 11-2 a.m.
Salads, with a variety of fresh ingredients to make it to your liking, plus sandwiches, fresh breads, brownies and cookies. Catering services available.
Conveniently located on DC's waterfront, walking distance from many monuments, with famous crab cakes and Eastern Shore favorites. Private rooms and parking available.
Visit our beautiful new location on King Street less than one block north of Washington Street in the heart of Old Town. Fine Lebanese cuisine with candlelight dinners and a variety of vegetarian dishes. Open daily.
Pizzeria Paradiso, now open in Alexandria!! Offering our famous Neapolitan style pizza and a beer list that includes 14 drafts, 200 bottles and 1 cask. Pizzeria Paradiso, the originator of the Neapolitan style pizza in ...
Inspired by the Italian tradition of
pizza by the slice, up to 20 kinds of pizza
by the slice or pan, with crust made from
extra virgin olive oil and pure Italian water.
Plus baked pastas, salads, soups, desserts
an...
Port City Brewing Company is a new artisanal brewery producing an exciting line of hand-made, great quality, locally crafted ales. Located near Old Town Alexandria, the tasting room is open Wednesday 5-8 p.m., Friday 4...
"The aroma of garlic wafted heavenward. The blend of cheeses was a revelation. The crust was just thin enough. Everything from the hint of oregano to the bubbling cheese and crust was faultless,” says The Washington Post...
The Railstop Gastropub is a neighborhood pub with great food and tasty specialty drinks like "The Caboose" or "Derailed." Chef Henry's house-made pork sausage is a must with enough heat to "perk up your ears!" Or, try ...
Red Mei offers contemporary versions of traditional Asian favorites from Thailand, China and Vietnam. Quick and casual, the folks behind this local favorite believe that food is best when cooked to order, using only the ...
Red Hot and Blue has been in business over 20 years preparing the tastiest BBQ in town. The next time you want Southern style BBQ visit us at the Alexandria location just minutes from Mount. Vernon. If you have a large e...
RedRocks recreates the flavors of traditional Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. RedRocks has been named "Best Bet" by the Washington Post and "Best Buy" by ZAGAT three years running. Also available - a w...
Alexandria's neighborhood restaurant. Family, fun restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Wide variety of beer, wine and cocktails. The Royal offers prime rib, seafood, rotisserie chicken, burgers and shakes. Ample/...
"Alexandria's Renowned Neighborhood Restaurant." Washingtonian magazine's Top 100 - 15 years in a row - Fresh seafood, Creole and Cajun specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday is dinner only. Convenient to A...
Now under new management! Sam Phao serves traditional Thai cuisine in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere with a friendly staff. Authentic Thai food is the chef’s passion with a focus on quality and the freshest ingred...
Savio’s is a neighborhood favorite that offers a casual atmosphere and a friendly, professional staff. The menu features a wide variety of pastas, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, bread with Savio's herbed olive oil and ho...
The finest cuisine and award-winning service with fresh American accents and a focus on local flavors. The Lounge is fully stocked with a great appetizer menu, three large flat-screen TVs, and a variety of daily sp...
West End favorite for over 25 years, recently renovated, with variety of American classics. Live entertainment Tues and Thur. Weekly specials including lobster night Wed. Plasma televisions offering up to nine game choic...
If your favorite neighborhood bar also is one of the best restaurants in town, you've probably already found Southside 815. Regulars call us "their little Cheers," with some pretty fine southern cuisine to complete this ...
Regional and classic Greek cuisine served in a captivating and festive atmosphere. Live music, dancing and breaking plates Thursday nights! Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m. Sun.&nb...
Zagat Rated Best! With a blend of Italian and French cuisines, this elegant but cozy restaurant's specialities include Linguini Vongale, Sole Almondine, Scaloppini di Vitello Marsala and dessert delicacies. Free parking....
A neighborhood restaurant in North Old Town serving delicious Thai cuisine since 2006, with 75 percent of their business coming from repeat customers who are happy to return. The Washington Post has s...
Old Town's Seafood Restaurant since 1971. "Now better than ever!" Recently remodeled and the menu updated to feature many contemporary seafood dishes along with their traditional Chesapeake fare. One block from the wate...
In an elegant Victorian setting, serving genuine New Orleans cuisine since 1979. The Basin Street Lounge has live jazz & blues Fri. & Sat. The Bayou Room has dancing with a DJ.
Alexandria's favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood. Conveniently located a block from Old Town Waterfront. We feature fresh oysters, 20 beers on tap and a varied wine l...
A fun, hip, urban sensibility in the heart of Old Town, with sophisticated New American cuisine and sensational bar. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun.-Thur. 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri & Sat 5:30-11 p.m.; Saturday brunch, Sun brun...
Italian fine dining restaurant in the north end of historic Old Town, proudly serving residents and visitors since 1994. Enjoy our popular homemade bread, pasta and desserts, fresh seafood, traditional Italian appetizer...
Award-winning restaurateurs Meshelle and Cathal Armstrong, with partner/mixologist Todd Thrasher, have converted a historic structure into a 21st-century American tavern, where the vibe is homey and the menu is “modern p...
"The Best Steak and Freshest Seafood in Alexandria." Great atmosphere with caricatures of local gentry on their historic walls. Located in the heart of Old Town. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Saturday breakfast. Grea...
This location of the natural and organic market offers brick-oven pizza, salad bar, hot-food bar with breakfast, brunch and international cuisine. Weekly events. An easy walk from Old Town, Carlyle and King Street Metro.
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