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Top American restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia
American cuisine in Alexandria is plentiful. You’ll find delicious favorites like burgers, steaks, seafood, and classic diner food. Breakfast full of pancakes, sausage, and eggs and dinners of chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. American fare is hearty and will satisfy you at your hungriest. If you’re craving something lighter, enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. From dine-in to delivery in Alexandria, your next meal awaits.
You’ll find excellent date spots and upscale American eateries to choose from restaurants across Old Town or by the Hoffman Tower Center. There are plenty of trendy twists on American dishes to share with your loved one. Top it off with decadent desserts, ice cream, or a slice of time-honored apple pie. Enjoy all the best tastes of American cuisine when you enjoy the complex flavors of Alexandria.
Ready to relax? Order a glass of Virginian wine or a local craft beer with your evening meal. To kick off the weekend, start your Friday happy hour off King Street for local pubs, grills, and bars. Cocktails are all available for a night out on the town alongside your favorite American meal. From local family-run diners to high-end American cuisine, you’ll find everything you’re looking for and more in Alexandria.
Must-try American restaurants in Alexandria
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Mason Social
728 North Henry Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken | $23.00 |
Mac and Cheese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, House Hot Sauce | |
| Southwest Salad | $14.00 |
romaine, grilled corn salsa, cherry tomato, onion, tortilla strips, avocado, chipotle garlic ranch | |
| Potato Skins | $11.00 |
Mason - chilli, cheese, red onions, grilled jalapenos, ranch Classic - cheese, bacon, roasted garlic & chives sour cream, green onion |
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| LAMB SHOULDER | $25.00 |
orecchette smoked & braised, whipped labneh, za’atar | |
| ESC POPCORN | $3.00 |
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH FLAVORED | |
| Smash Burger | $17.00 |
twin patties, american cheese, iceberg, pickle, secret sauce, fries |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Vola's Dockside Grill
101 N Union St, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Creole Shrimp Fettuccini | $24.00 |
Blackened shrimp, garlic, white wine, peppers, spinach, cream, parmesan | |
| Crab Hush Puppies | $12.00 |
Blue crab, jalapenos, sweet peppers, remoulade | |
| Bay Breaded Shrimp Entree | $26.00 |
10 jumbo shrimp, creole slaw, sweet & sour remoulade, old bay fries |
SEAFOOD • STEAKS
Union Street Public House
121 South Union Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Smoked Chicken Salad | $15.00 |
mixed greens, grapes, apples, walnuts, blueberries, strawberries, champagne vinaigrette. | |
| Airline Chicken | $23.00 |
smashed potatoes, charred green beans | |
| Chicken Salad BLT | $16.00 |
Bacon strips, grapes, apples, walnuts, lettuce, tomato, 7-grain bread |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
The Light Horse
715 King Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Hangover Hash | $15.00 |
Hash Browns, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, topped with Sunnyside Eggs n | |
| Hot Fried Chix Sandwich | $17.00 |
Brined Allen Brothers Chicken Breast, Spicy Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon on Brioche. Tossed in Housemade Hot Pepper Sauce. Can also be served Grilled upon request n | |
| Grilled Cheese Cheese Burger | $21.00 |
A grilled cheese sandwich makes up the bun for this one! |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Hops N Shine
3410 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Giant Bavarian Pretzel | $11.00 |
Deep fried and served with beer cheese and spicy mustard | |
| Walt Cheesy | $12.00 |
Our take on the Magic Kingdom's Grilled Cheese. Garlic butter spread exterior, provolone and cheddar cheese, and garlic cream cheese stuffing | |
| Steak N Chz | $13.00 |
Shaved ribeye, sautéed onions, green peppers, red peppers, American cheese, and mayonnaise |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Peoples Drug
103 N. Alfred St., Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Truffle Fries | $11.00 |
House cut fries tossed in herb truffle oil, Parmesan-Reggiano, sea salt & herbs. | |
| Sweet Heat Chick Witch | $14.00 |
Spicy chicken, cayenne paste, buttermilk ranch, bread and butter pickles, arugula, sesame seed brioche bun | |
| Chick-Charon | $9.00 |
Spicy fried chicken skins served with honey-cider vin |
Cafe 44
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 401, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| New England Lobster Roll | $22.00 |
3 oz chilled lobster, dukes mayo, house spice, chives, toasted NE roll, chips | |
| Avocado Toast | $16.00 |
smashed avocado, poached egg*, goat cheese, everything spice, microgreens, brioche | |
| Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies | $13.00 |
pepper jelly, pimento cheese |
SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Table Talk Restaurant
1623 Duke St, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Sausage Gravy on Biscuits | $11.50 |
| Short Stack | $7.75 |
| Bacon | $3.95 |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
Chadwicks - Old Town
203 Strand Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | $12.00 |
Honey Dijon & BBQ Sauce | |
| Burger | $15.00 |
Build your own! Comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, potato kaiser, and choice of side item | |
| French Dip | $18.00 |
House roasted beef, provolone, au jus, sub roll |
Rustico Alexandria - Alexandria
827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Funguitown | $17.00 |
mushroom cream, mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese | |
| Rustico Wings | $15.00 |
mild, bbq, or spicy, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing | |
| The Rustico Burger | $18.00 |
red apron beef patty, sharp american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, smoked garlic aioli |
Ramparts
1700 Fern Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| FARMHOUSE GREENS Large | $12.00 |
Mixed greens & romaine, diced tomato, cucumber, shaved carrots, red onion, sliced radish, chopped bacon and shredded cheddar, herb croutons & Monterey jack cheese, with your choice of dressing | |
| SIGNATURE BURGER | $16.99 |
Eight ounce 100% Angus beef burger* with peppercorn demi-glace, smoked Gouda, sautéed mushroom, fried onion strings and sweet-hot mustard spread, on an onion Brioche roll (If Brioche roll is out of stock a plain bun will be substituted) | |
| CHICKEN WINGS | $13.99 |
Chicken wings baked with our house seasoning then fried, tossed with a choice of hot sauce, BBQ sauce, Cajun dry rub, or Jamaican jerk dry rub |
Ada's on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
pomegranate adrodolce, bacon, garlic labneh. Vegetarian, Gluten Free | |
| Thick Cut Fries | $10.00 |
garlic labneh, horseradish russian dressing, ada’s seasoned salt. Vegetarian | |
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | $24.00 |
campanelle, old bay mornay, white cheddar |
SEAFOOD • SALADS
RT'S RESTAURANT
3804 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH | $21.95 |
(GF) Lightly Dusted in Corn Flour Served with a small Cole Slaw and one side option | |
| CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA | $25.95 |
Gulf Shrimp, Crawfish, Mussels, Jumbo Crabmeat tossed together with linguini pasta in a light cream and tomato sauce with Cajun Spices. | |
| SHRIMP & CRAB ETOUFFEE | $23.95 |
Sauteed Shrimp & Lump Crabmeat, Served with Rice |
BBQ • GRILL
T.J. Stone’s
608 Montgomery Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SKEWERS | $14.00 |
House-brined chicken skewers, buttermilk soaked and coated with seasoned flour, golden fried and served with honey mustard sauce | |
| GOUUUDA TOTS | $13.00 |
Our smoked Gouda tater tots sprinkled with crushed bacon and chives, and served with a horseradish dipping sauce | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | $19.00 |
Boneless buttermilk-marinated chicken battered with spiced flour and fried ‘till golden brown, topped with country gravy, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fried brussel sprouts |
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Belle Haven Pizzeria "The Haven"
1401 Belle Haven Rd, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Clientele 14" | $21.00 |
red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, red onions, olives, mushrooms | |
| Margherita 14" | $21.00 |
red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil | |
| Large Smoked Wings | $15.00 |
An order of 10 house smoked wings tossed in your choice of 2 flavors. Served with a choice of ranch or bleu cheese ALL DRUMS +$3 |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Virtue Feed & Grain - 106 South Union St
106 South Union St, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Old Town Crab Dip | $15.00 |
Lump Crab Meat, Old Bay, Sriracha, Served with Tortilla Chips | |
| Fish Tacos | $18.00 |
Lime marinaded fish of the day, guacamole, jalapeño slaw, salsa Verde | |
| Pan Seared Salmon - GF | $26.00 |
Creamy Quinoa, Harissa Sauce |
Theismann's Restaurant
1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken Salad | $18.00 |
Iceberg & romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, bacon, cheddar, red onions, hard boiled egg, honey mustard, ranch dressing. Dressing served on the side | |
| Joe's All-American Burger | $18.00 |
House-ground prime double smashed beef patties, american cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles, russian dressing, onion-brioche bun, served with skin-on fries. Burger served medium | |
| Pan Roasted Salmon | $26.00 |
Served with crispy smashed garlic-parmesan potatoes, green beans, roasted tomato-dill butter with fresh herbs |
SMOKED SALMON • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hard Times Cafe Alexandria
1404 King Street, Alexandria
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | $6.99 |
Fresh cut colossal onions hand dipped in beer batter. | |
| 3 Way Chili Mac | $11.49 |
Your choice of Chili over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Served with or with out beans. | |
| Grilled Wings | $10.99 |
Bone-in grilled chicken wings in your choice of sauce. Served with a side of ranch or blue cheese and carrots. |
Theismann's Collection By ARP
1800 Diagonal Rd Suite A, Alexandria
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
ARP Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
101 N Union St, Alexandria
STEAKS
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St, Alexandria
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