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    Della J's

    7692 Richmond Highway

    Alexandria, VA 22306


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    BEVERAGES
    LUNCH/DINNER.
    DESSERTS
    BAR

    Featured Items

    • Catfish Fillets Entree

      Fried Catfish fillets, choice of two sides.

      $24.95
    • Jumbo Chicken Wings

      Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two sides.

      $16.95
    • BBQ Chicken

      Succulent smoked BBQ chicken, choice of 1/4 white meat, 1/4 dark meat or 1/2 chicken. Choice of two sides.

      $18.95

    BEVERAGES

    Teas / Lemonade / Soft Drinks

    • Della J's Sweet Tea

      Our brewed in-house specialty with a hint of lemon!

      $3.75
    • 1/2 Sweet & 1/2 Unsweet Tea

      $3.75
    • Unsweet Ice Tea

      Our brewed in-house unsweet tea

      $3.75
    • Arnold Palmer

      Our brewed in-house sweet tea and lemonade

      $3.75
    • Unsweet Arnold Palmer

      Our brewed in-house unsweet tea and lemonade

      $3.75
    • Coke

      $3.75
    • Diet Coke

      $3.75
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.75
    • Lemonade

      $3.75
    • Orange Fanta

      $3.75
    • Root Beer

      $3.75
    • Sprite

      $3.75

    LUNCH/DINNER.

    STARTERS

    • Roasted Brussel Sprouts

      Roasted fresh brussel sprouts tossed gently with pecans & bacon, topped with caesar dressing and Romano cheese

      $9.95
    • Boom Boom Cauliflower

      Deep fried fresh cauliflower with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip

      $9.95
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Hand-cut and breaded green tomatoes, served with our chef's special sauce

      $8.45
    • Wingettes

      Choice of Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Sweet Chili

      $10.75
    • Boom Boom Mushrooms

      Deep fried fresh mushrooms with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip

      $9.95
    • Taquitos - Chicken

      Hand rolled chicken taquitos with black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. Served with homemade pico de gallo and sour cream.

      $9.95
    • Potato Skins

      Topped with melted cheddar cheese & applewood smoked bacon

      $8.95
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Hand-cut and breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce

      $10.95
    • Fried Okra Bites

      Hand-cut and breaded fresh fried Okra bites with Panko bread crumbs served with a side of homemade remoulade sauce

      $8.45
    • Calamari with Onion Straws

      Crispy Fried Calamari with Onion Straws and homemade marinara sauce

      $14.95
    • Panko Mac & Cheese Balls

      Mac & Cheese balls rolled in Panko bread crumbs and deep fried to perfection.

      $8.50
    • Onion Rings

      Hand-cut and breaded onion rings

      $7.45

    SOUP / SALADS

    • Soup of the Day

      Soup selection varies daily. Call (571.371.8495) for today's offering.

      $7.00
    • Moroccan Stew

      Vegetarian Delight! Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Potatoes, Cilantro, Raisins, a host of Moroccan seasonings, and of course, Couscous

      $9.95
    • Della's House Salad.

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, cranberries, apples, croutons

      $7.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, fresh Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed in a Creamy Caesar dressing

      $7.00
    • Cobb Salad Entree

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, hard-boiled eggs, croutons

      $13.00
    • Beet Salad

      Artisan lettuce, beets, corn, squash, tomatoes, tortilla strips, dates, tossed with Russian dressing

      $15.00

    SANDWICHES / SUBS

    • Chicken Biscuit

      Bell & Evans organic boneless breast (deep fried) on a buttermilk biscuit with honey. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $13.45
    • Whiting Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Whiting fillet (may contain small bones), lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $14.45
    • Flounder Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Flounder fillet, lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $17.45
    • Catfish Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Catfish fillet, lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $16.45
    • Shrimp Po'Boy

      Deep fried jumbo shrimp with lettuce, tomato & homemade remoulade sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $17.45
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Jumbo lump crab cake on a Brioche Bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $20.95
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Pulled smoked BBQ chicken on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $13.75
    • BBQ Pork Sandwich

      Pulled smoked BBQ pork on a Brioche Bun with a garnish of coleslaw. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $13.75
    • Chicken Club Sandwich

      Bell & Evans organic boneless breast (fried or grilled), Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, sautéed onions on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $14.95
    • Smokehouse Loaded Burger

      1/2 lb Black Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce and topped with homemade onion straws. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $18.50
    • Meatball Sub

      Homemade meatballs (beef/veal/pork), provolone cheese and Marinara sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $13.95
    • Roasted Turkey Decker Club

      Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white or wheat toast. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $16.95
    • Steak & Cheese Sub

      Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauteed onions & mayo on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $15.50
    • Italian Veggie Sandwich

      Baked squash, brie cheese, arugula, fig spread, miso cream on toasted sourdough bread, choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.

      $16.95

    ENTREES

    • BBQ Chicken

      Succulent smoked BBQ chicken, choice of 1/4 white meat, 1/4 dark meat or 1/2 chicken. Choice of two sides.

      $18.95
    • Jumbo Chicken Wings

      Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two sides.

      $16.95
    • Chicken & Waffle

      Home style waffle with fried chicken (Halal) strips, syrup (no sides)

      $16.00
    • Homestyle Waffle (ala carte)

      $9.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic, cilantro, and olive oil. Grilled or deep fried. Choice of any two 4 oz sides.

      $26.95
    • Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Meat

      Baked jumbo shrimp stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two sides.

      $31.95
    • Coconut Panko Jumbo Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp tossed in coconut & panko. Choice of two sides.

      $28.95
    • Lee's Seafood Platter

      Combo of one fried fish fillet (Whiting, Flounder, Catfish), two jumbo shrimp (grilled or fried) and one jumbo lump crab cake

      $38.95
    • Chicken Breasts

      Bell & Evans boneless breasts, deep fried or grilled. Choice of two sides.

      $18.95
    • Fried Chicken Strips

      Three fried chicken strips. Choice of two sides.

      $18.95
    • Whiting Fillets Entree

      Fried Whiting fillets, choice of two sides.

      $21.95
    • Flounder Fillets Entree

      Fried Flounder fillets, choice of two sides.

      $25.95
    • Catfish Fillets Entree

      Fried Catfish fillets, choice of two sides.

      $24.95
    • Salmon Stuffed with Crab Meat

      Hand cut baked fillet stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two sides.

      $36.00
    • Grilled Salmon Fillet

      Hand cut salmon fillet with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two sides.

      $25.95
    • Crab Cakes

      Jumbo lump crab cakes with a choice of two sides.

      $38.00
    • Baby Back Ribs with Pecan Rub

      Slowly smoked, tender baby backs with a homemade pecan rub and BBQ sauce. Full or half rack. Choice of two sides.

      $27.95
    • Pork Chops

      Pork Chops with gravy, choice of deep fried or grilled. Choice of two sides.

      $24.95
    • Rib Eye Steak

      14 oz Rib Eye (USDA Choice - Hand Cut), boneless, tender, grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two sides.

      $39.99
    • NY Strip Steak

      12 oz boneless, NY Strip (USDA Choice - Hand Cut) grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two sides.

      $31.95
    • Jambalaya Pasta

      Shrimp, chicken & andouille sausage, red peppers. and tomatoes in a creamy spicy sauce, served with garlic toast (no sides)

      $24.95
    • Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo

      Fettuccine pasta in a creamy cajun alfredo sauce, broccoli, tomato, mushrooms, romano cheese and garlic toast (no sides)

      $17.45
    • Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

      Spaghetti with housemade marinara sauce, served with garlic toast. (Optional - add meatballs)

      $16.45
    • Fish & Grits

      Fried fish fillet (choice of Whiting, Flounder or Catfish) atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.

      $15.50
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Three jumbo shrimp atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, spring onions and tomato butter sauce.

      $17.75
    • Coconut Panko Shrimp & Grits

      Three jumbo coconut panko shrimp atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.

      $19.50
    • Grits Bowl

      Bowl of grits, topped with cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.

      $9.00
    • Triple Sides

      Choice of three 8oz sides

      $17.95
    • Red Velvet Waffle & Chicken

      (FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze and chicken (Halal) strips (no sides)

      $18.00
    • Red Velvet Waffle

      (FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze

      $11.00

    ENTREE ALA CARTE ITEMS

    • Three Jumbo Wings

      Three fried jumbo whole wings

      $11.25
    • Three Jumbo Shrimp

      Three jumbo shrimp, fried or grilled

      $11.25
    • Three Jumbo Coconut Panko Shrimp

      Three jumbo shrimp tossed in coconut and panko

      $12.00
    • Ribs (Full Rack)

      Full order of smoked Baby Back Ribs with pecan rub

      $31.00

    SIDES (ALA CARTE)

    • Collards

      $5.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $5.00
    • Potato Salad

      $5.00
    • Cabbage

      $5.00
    • Mash Sweet Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Hand-cut Fries

      $5.00
    • Jasmine Cilantro Rice

      $5.00
    • Grits - Side

      $5.00
    • Black-Eyed Peas

      Black Eyed Peas (with ham)

      $5.00
    • Veggie of the Day

      Veggie selection varies daily. Please call for today's offering (571.371.8495)

      $5.00
    • Vegetarian Baked Beans

      Vegetarian baked beans.

      $5.00
    • Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Corn

      $5.00

    KID'S MEALS

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.

      $7.75
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.

      $9.00
    • Kids Spaghetti

      Optional add on: add a homemade meatball or two.

      $7.50
    • Kids Grilled Hamburger

      Choice of hand-cut fries, mac & cheese or corn.

      $7.95
    • Kids Jumbo Wing

      Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.

      $8.00

    CORNBREAD / BREAD

    • Hush Puppies

      Sweet corn hush puppies, served with honey butter

      $7.75
    • Cornbread Piece

      One piece of homemade corn bread with corn kernels

      $1.75
    • Cornbread Basket

      Four pieces of homemade corn bread with corn kernels

      $6.50
    • Buttermilk Biscuit

      $1.75
    • Buttermilk Biscuit Basket

      Four buttermilk biscuits

      $6.50
    • Biscuit & Cornbread Basket

      2 buttermilk biscuits and 2 cornbreads with corn kernels

      $6.50
    • Bread (2 slices)

      White or Wheat Bread (2 slices)

      $1.75
    • Toast (2 slices)

      White or Wheat Toast (2 slices)

      $1.75

    PLASTIC WARE / NAPKINS

    • PLASTIC WARE / NAPKINS


    DESSERTS

    Individual Desserts

    • Peach Cobbler ala Mode

      Warm Peach Cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

      $9.00
    • Pie - Sweet Potato Pie

      Jerry's oh soooo good sweet potato pie

      $6.50
    • Bread Pudding ala Mode

      Homemade bread pudding, choice of bourbon sauce or caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

      $8.00
    • Ghirardelli Brownie ala Mode

      Warm Ghirardelli brownie with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

      $6.50
    • Banana Pudding

      $5.50
    • Cake - Oreo

      $6.50
    • Cake - Key Lime

      Homemade Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Frosting

      $6.50
    • Cake - Red Velvet

      $6.50
    • Cake - Italian Wedding

      ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Pecans and Coconut

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Sweet Potato Pound

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Hummingbird

      A Southern DELECTABLE. ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Pecans

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Chocolate

      $6.50
    • Cake - Carrot

      ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Walnuts

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Pound Cake with Coconut Frosting

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Marble Pound

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Cream Cheese Pound

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Lemon Pound

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cake - Butter Pecan

      ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Pecans

      $6.50
      OUT OF STOCK

    BAR

    Speciality Drinks

    • Alexys' Long Island

      Absolute, Tanqueray, Jose Cuervo Blue Agave, Cointreau, Sour Mix, Splash of Coke

      $16.00
    • Della J's Old Fashioned

      Makers Mark, Bitters, Brown Sugar Syrup

    • Devyn's Delight

      Paul Mason Peach, Amaretto, Sour Mix, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice

      $11.00
    • Lynda's Rasp Lemon Drop

      Vodka, Fresh Raspberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

      $11.00
    • Eddie's BB Delight Margatini

      Tequila, Triple Sec, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Margarita Mix, Splash of OJ & Lime Juice

    • Jerry's Punch

      Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Pineapple Juice, Splash of Sprite & Grenadine

      $10.00
    • Sangria

      House made Sangria, choice of red or white

      $14.00
    • Spiked Arnold Palmer

      Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Peach Schnapps & Lemonade

      $10.00
    • Casa Mello

      Casamigo Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Strawberry Puree, Midori Sour

      $15.50
    • Nearest & Dearest

      Uncle Nearest Whiskey, St. Germain, Amaretto, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup & Splash of Lime

      $17.50
    • Southern Whiskey Sour

      $14.50

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Southern Home Cooking Simply Fresh "The name, Della J's Delectables, was inspired by my mother, Della, who along with my father, Lee, provided the inspiration for everything I do. I added my own modern twist to some of my mother’s favorite recipes and included a few new favorites, thus Della J’s was created." Jerry, Proprietor

    Location

    7692 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306

    Directions


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