Alexandria restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia
Steeped in colonial history that dates back to the 1700s, Alexandria has a vibrant downtown eating scene. For the best selection in dining, head to King Street in Old Town. This is the heart of the area’s historic district, situated on the Potomac River waterfront. Just a short drive from Old Town, you’ll find additional dining on Mt. Vernon Ave with a variety of eateries to choose from.
Generally speaking, there are multiple menu choices when it comes to Italian food and seafood in Alexandria. Founded in 1749 by merchants from Scotland, waterside dining and outdoor patios abound. In warmer months you can enjoy dockside dining outside, facing the river in multiple locations.
This area is also home to a variety of top-quality steakhouses, as well as warm taverns, cafes, and wine bars. Head here for a delicious sprinkling of Thai, Japanese, and Mediterranean food. Alexandria is attractive for dining out because it’s highly walkable. It’s also home to a picturesque setting that sets the tone for a quality night out. Many restaurants do takeout in Alexandria and if you prefer eating on your own turf, just ask. Choose what suits you best.
Alexandria's top cuisines
Must-try Alexandria restaurants
Piece Out Del Ray
2419 mount Vernon ave, Alexandria
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12" NY Piece Out | $17.00 |
Pepperoni, sausage, green pepper, onion | |
12" Sausage Spice | $18.00 |
White sauce, italian sausage, spicy sautéed broccoli rabe, mozzarella and drizzled with hot honey | |
Arancini | $8.00 |
Balled and breaded arborio rice stufed with meat ragu with roasted red pepper puree and formaggi sauce |
St. Elmos - St Elmos Old Town
529 Montgomery St, Alexandria
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Latte | $3.89 |
Espresso and steamed milk blended together | |
Drip Coffee | $2.49 |
Serving Counter Culture Coffee | |
Sandwich - The Monroe | $9.99 |
Oven roasted turkey breast, smoked mozzarella, spinach, tomato, red onion, and creamy pesto spread served on a french white sub roll |
Hen Quarter & The Rub
801 King Street, Alexandria
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Fries | $4.00 |
served with comeback | |
Side Sauce | $0.75 |
choose your sauce | |
The Fricken Good | $11.50 |
Fried Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickles, Buttermilk Herb Ranch, Brioche Bun |
Yunnan By Potomac | Old Town - 814 North Fairfax Street
814 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria
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Braised Beef Lu | $22.00 |
Tea & soy braised beef shank, beef jus, carrot, garlic chive, pickled daikon, braised mushroom, roasted peanut, and tea egg | |
Grandma Pāròu | $19.00 |
Chicken bone broth, poached chicken, napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot, pickled mustard greens, tea egg | |
Spicy Fried Chicken Bão Buns | $15.00 |
Fried 9-spice brined chicken thigh |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Mason Social
728 North Henry Street, Alexandria
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Deviled Eggs | $12.00 |
(4) dill, whole grain mustard, crispy bacon, scallions | |
Ahi Tuna | $18.00 |
yellowfin tuna, avocado, scallions, sriracha mayo, house tortilla chips | |
Marrow Burger | $18.00 |
aged cheddar, candied bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled romaine, tomato, jalapeno aioli, house fries |
Helena's Mexican Restaurant
5735-A Telegraph Rd, Alexandria
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Birria Questaco | $4.75 |
Shredded braised beef with Oaxaca cheese topped with cilantro and onion. If you order 3+, consome will be included in your order | |
Esquites | $7.00 |
Steam corn, serrano chiles, pequin lime crema, cotija cheese, and crumbled takis | |
Guacamole | $12.00 |
Fresh avocados, serrano pepper, cilantro, fresh lime juice, onions, tomatoes with tortilla chips |
Milk & Honey - Alexandria
6305 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
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Honey Butter Biscuits (2) | $6.00 |
2 Southern-style biscuits with honey butter. | |
Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $9.00 |
add bacon, half smoke, or turkey sausage +2 | |
Jumbo Smothered Chicken & Biscuits | $20.00 |
Honey butter biscuits topped with cheesy eggs, fried chicken & Cajun cream sauce. |
Fish Market - 105 King Street
105 King Street, Alexandria
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Cacciucco | $29.99 |
Clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari in a spicy red sauce served over linguini | |
Filet-o-Fish Market | $17.99 |
Lightly fried cod with American cheese, pickles, red onion & tartar sauce on brioche | |
Key Largo | $19.99 |
Grilled or Blackened Mahi Mahi with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce on brioche |
District Biscuit Company
3401 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
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Eggs | $3.89 |
Two Eggs Cooked To Order | |
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich | $7.39 |
Our classic buttermilk biscuit served with hollandaise sauce, pasture-raised whole egg* topped anyway you like. | |
*MYSTERY ITEM* | $5.55 |
This is a mystery item, the value of this item may be more or less than $5, We hope you enjoy and try something new or different. *May be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meat or fish may increase your risk of food borne illness. |
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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SHARP DRESSED MAN | $7.00 |
Chopped Brisket, Queso, Pico, Smoked Crema | |
HOUSE QUESO | $8.00 |
Green Chili & Cheddar Queso, Smoked Crema, Tortilla Chips | |
FRIED PLANTAINS | $4.00 |
Fried Plantains with Smoked Crema |
SEAFOOD • BBQ • SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN
Della J's
7692 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
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Fried Fish Entree | $0.00 |
Choice of Whiting, Flounder or Catfish. Choice of two sides. | |
Peach Cobbler | $7.50 |
Homemade Peach Cobbler | |
Jumbo Chicken Wings | $0.00 |
Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two sides. |
Taco Jalisco - 8645 Richmond Hwy
8645 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
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Torta Cubana | $13.99 |
Our Cuban sandwich is grilled and stuffed with asada, ham, cheese, lettuce, avocado and sour cream | |
California Burrito | $12.99 |
A crowd favorite burrito is stuffed with your choice of meat, cheese, pico de gallo, french fries and guacamole | |
Papas Fritas | $3.75 |
Vola's Dockside Grill
101 N Union St, Alexandria
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Chicken Wings | $16.00 |
Vola's inferno sauce or bay chili crisp, served with blue cheese dressing | |
Bacon-Cheddar Burger | $20.00 |
House ground prime chuck, bacon, sharp cheddar, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, red onions, brioche bun, served with old bay fries | |
Coconut Shrimp | $14.00 |
Lightly Fried Shrimp battered in Coconut |
Thai Signature Local Thai Street Food and Bar
722 King Street, Alexandria
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Kapow Perfect | $0.00 |
Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh sweet basil leaves, onion, scallion, bell pepper spicy-chili-garlic sauce | |
Signature Fried Rice | $0.00 |
Your choice of meat stir-fry with egg, tomato, onion, scallion | |
Drunken Volcano | $0.00 |
Fresh wide rice noodle, onion, scallion, bell pepper, sweet basil leaves, spicy-chili-garlic sauce |
Stracci Pizza
106 Hume Ave, Alexandria
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The Brooklyner | $19.00 |
Pepperoni, sausage, stracciatella, ricotta, Calabrian chili, honey, basil. | |
The Stracci | $16.00 |
Our freshly made stracciatella cheese, tomato, basil, olive oil. | |
The Johnny 'Za 'Za | $18.00 |
Sausage, onion, stracciatella, garlic, oregano crema. |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Casa Tequila Bar & Grill of Alexandria
1701 Duke St, Alexandria
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Guacamole | $5.99 |
Chicken Soup | $12.99 |
Chicken Poblano | $17.99 |
PIZZA • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
2216 & 2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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Pizza Roll | $2.50 |
Sausage, pepperoni, shredded mozz and red sauce pizzas rolled up tightly and cut into 2 inch sections,. Each roll is one piece. Topped with grated parm. Served w/ ranch & marinara on the side. | |
Large Barack My World | $21.00 |
Red Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Pepperoni, and Sausage 14"- House made, hand tossed crust. *contains gluten, egg | |
Large Caesar | $10.00 |
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons & caesar dressing on the side |
The Executive Diner
1400 Duke St, Alexandria
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Maryland Crab Dip | $13.00 |
Creamy signature dip with clusters of lump crab, shallots, and blend of spices. Served with crostini. | |
Jerk Chicken Sandwich | $13.50 |
Sauteed peppers and onions, cheddar jack cheese and remoulade on a toasted hoagie roll. | |
Classic Diner Cheeseburger | $14.50 |
1/2 pound angus burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese. |
SEAFOOD • STEAKS
Union Street Public House
121 South Union Street, Alexandria
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Fish & Chips | $23.00 |
Atlantic cod, shoestring fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon | |
Pan Seared Trout | $26.50 |
Panko, Reggiano, lemon butter, green beans | |
USPH Cheeseburger (1/2 lb) | $19.50 |
choice of cheddar or swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
The Light Horse
715 King Street, Alexandria
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Smoked Chicken Wings | $16.00 |
Dry Rubbed, Smoked & then Grilled. Served with Housemade ranch. Your choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Old Bay, Maple/Sriracha, or “Naked” g, n | |
Brussels Sprouts | $11.00 |
Served with a Citrus Chili Sauce v, ve, g, n | |
Surf & Turf Skewers | $17.00 |
Tender Steak and Shrimp served with House-made Tzatziki |
Capo Deli (Alex) - 109 N Washington St
109 N Washington St, Alexandria
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Ham Sub - Large | $15.99 |
sandwiches come with lettuce, onion, tomato, provolone, italian dressing | |
Roast Turkey Sub- Large | $15.99 |
sandwiches come with lettuce, onion, tomato, provolone, italian dressing | |
Roast Turkey Sub- Small | $12.99 |
sandwiches come with lettuce, onion, tomato, provolone, italian dressing |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
The Warehouse
214 King Street, Alexandria
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Mediterranean Chicken | $19.95 |
FRENCH BEIGNETS | $8.00 |
Bowl Gumbo | $11.95 |
Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas - Alexandria VA 22314
500 John Carlyle St, Alexandria
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Pork Bun* | $6.00 |
Rosted Pork Belly | Cucumber | Scallion | Watermelon Radish | Sesame Seeds | Chef's Special Sauce | |
Tan Tan Men | $18.00 |
Spicy Minced Pork Marinated | Ajitama | Memma | Kikurake | Wheat Noodle | Sesame Seeds | Chilli Oil | Pork Broth | | |
Tonkotsu Ramen | $17.00 |
Chashu | Egg Noodles | Menma | Kikurage | Ajitama | Black garlic oil | Pork broth |
Johnny's New York Style Pizzeria & Restaurant - 7011G Manchester Boulevard
7011G Manchester Boulevard, Alexandria
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Wings(20) | $25.95 |
Meaty and juicy wings | |
18' Round Cheese | $18.95 |
Classic cheese or create your own pizza. | |
Fries | $3.95 |
Spicy or regular |
Taco Rock - Pinecrest
6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria
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Carne Asda | $3.50 |
citrus marinated steak, chilies salsa, cotija cheese, radish onions, cilantro | |
Puffy Beef Taco | $4.50 |
**SERVED ON A FLOUR TORTILLA** seasoned ground beef, melted queso, jalapenos, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, frito lay | |
Elote | $4.00 |
street corn- grilled corn, queso fresco, mayonnaise piquin, chili ashes |
Spin Pollo Kingstowne - 703-401-3344
5942 Kingstowne Boulevard, Kingstowne
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Chicken & Cheese 8" Sub | $14.25 |
Delicious rotisserie chicken sub prepared with melted provolone cheese, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and lite mayo. Served with fries or yuca. Comes with sauces. (Soda sold separately) | |
1/2 Chicken w/ Two Sides | $14.99 |
Half chicken rotisserie Peruvian-style with your choice of two sides. Comes with 3 free sauces. If you'd like to order extra sauces, go to our "Sauces" menu item. | |
1 Whole Chicken w/ Two Sides | $26.99 |
Whole regular rotisserie chicken Peruvian-style with your choice of two large sides. Comes with 6 free sauces (2 of each). If you'd like to order extra sauces, go to our "Sauces" menu item. |
Royal Restaurant
730 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria
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Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh | $21.00 |
Chicken Thighs, Eggs, Texas Pete, Pepper, Garlic, Chili Powder, Fry Flour, Chorizo Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Cream, Buttermilk, Butter, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Peas, Pearl Onions **Allergens(Milk Eggs Wheat Sulphites / Sulphur Dioxide Mustard Allium Nightshades Legumes) | |
1904 Breakfast | $10.00 |
Two eggs, bacon, home fries, marble rye toast. | |
"Club Sandwich" Torta | $18.00 |
Fresh roasted turkey, ham, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, bacon, sharp cheddar, chipotle-garlic sauce on crispy ciabatta, served with garlic-epazote shoestring fries |
PIZZA • SALADS
Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap - Real Pizza...Real Beer...Real People
401 E. Braddock Road, Alexandria
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Garlic Bread. | $10.50 |
focaccia, garlic butter, zesty pepperoni dipping sauce | |
Giant Meatball | $17.00 |
10 oz. house-made all-beef Meatball stuffed with fresh mozzarella served with Marinara. Garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley. Served with Garlic Bread | |
Farro & Frisse Bowl | $16.50 |
Warm farro, tomato bruschetta, house-made guacamole, white bean dip, cilantro lime vinaigrette |
GRILL
Urbano 116
116 King Street, Alexandria
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Guacamole | $13.00 |
Onions, Tomatoes, jalapeños and cilantro. | |
Chimi Pastor | $17.00 |
Large flour tortilla lightly fried until crispy. Served with rice, your choice of beans (refried, charro, or black), pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. | |
CRISPY FISH TORTA | $14.00 |
Pickled cabbage, pickled onion, pickled Serrano, garlic crema), cilantro, cucumber vinaigrette, avocado |
PIZZA • SANDWICHES
Cafe Pizzaiolo - Fern St
1623 Fern St, Alexandria
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Classic Caesar (Small) | $5.99 |
crisp hearts of romaine, grana parmesan and house made croutons tossed with caesar dressing | |
Fried Fresh Mozzarella | $9.99 |
lightly breaded fresh mozzarella served with a side of marinara sauce | |
Buffalo Hot Wings (Large) | $13.99 |
wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce and served with celery, carrot and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing |