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
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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Classic Hand-Cut Fries | $5.75 |
fried in a Gluten-free fryer | |
Chocolate Chocolate | $6.95 |
Hand Dipped, Frosty Cold made to order | |
Onion Rings | $5.95 |
Crispy, breaded deep-fried goodness. |
Fontaine Caffe - 119 South Royal Streets
119 South Royal Street, Alexandria
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Old Towner | $19.95 |
ham, sautéed spinach & caramelized onions | |
French Bistro Burger | $23.95 |
Topped with melted brie cheese, garlic mayonnaise & caramelized onions on a brioche bun, served with house side salad & classic frites. | |
Lemon Drop | $15.25 |
Lemon cream |
Smyrna
7588 Telegraph Road, Alexandria
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Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
fried brussels sprouts, walnut, cranberry with sweet aegean sauce (vg-gf) | |
Falafel | $10.00 |
fried chickpea patties, radish, pickles with yogurt sauce (vg-nf) | |
Chicken keftedes | $21.00 |
Grilled chicken patties served over pita bread with tomato and yogurt sauce (nf) |
CHEESESTEAKS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS • PIZZA • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory
3060 Duke St, Alexandria
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Original Cheesesteak | $10.99 |
Includes Mush, Grilled Onions, Sweet Peppers | |
Cheesesteak | $10.29 |
This One is PLAIN Meat and Cheese!! Build your own You can choose your toppings | |
Mozzarell Sticks | $9.29 |
Ada's on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
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Thick Cut Fries | $12.00 |
garlic labneh, horseradish russian dressing, ada’s seasoned salt. Vegetarian | |
House Ground Prime Dry Aged Burger | $24.00 |
coal fired onions, bacon, house pickles, cheddar, smoked horseradish-russian dressing, onion brioche roll, thick cut fries | |
Honey Glazed Carrots | $12.00 |
garlic labneh, almond dukkah, herbs. Vegetarian, Gluten Free |
Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles - 6308 Richmond Highway
6308 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
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The Atlanta | $7.99 |
Our crispy chicken smothered in honey butter, topped with cheese on a brioche bun | |
The Nashville | $8.99 |
Our crispy chicken topped with slaw, homemade spicy dressing, and pickle chips on a brioche bun. | |
Banana Pudding | $5.99 |
Made from scratch. Grandma would approve. |
Dishes of India
1510A belleview blvd, alexandria
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Raita | $4.95 |
Yogurt mixed with slightly spiced crushed cucumbers | |
Palak Paneer | $17.95 |
Fresh home-made cheese cubes with mild spinach | |
Daal Soup | $6.95 |
A famous South Indian Recipe. Lentil based curried soup simmered with herbs and spices. Served with papadum. |
San Antonio Bar & Grill - Alexandria
200 Hoffman St., Alexandria
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Chorizo (single) | $3.50 |
Spicy Mexican chorizo tacos w/potatoes | |
Birria | $14.99 |
Shredded beef, slow-cooked in spices and combined with cheese in a corn tortilla, fried until crunchy. served with beef stew for dipping (3 tacos) | |
Chimichangas | $13.99 |
Large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, rice, your choice of protein, and refried beans. Quickly deep-fried and served with pico de gallo and sour cream. |
Rus Uz - Alexandria
210 Hoffman Street, Alexandra
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Meat Pirozhki | $11.00 |
Traditional baked pies made with filo dough, stuffed with ground beef and onions seasoned with spices, served with sour cream. | |
Goluptsi | $24.00 |
Cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice, served with sour cream and tomato sauce. | |
Potato Pirozhki | $11.00 |
Traditional baked pies made with filo dough, stuffed with thinly grated potatoes and onions seasoned with spices, served with sour cream. |
Thompson Italian - Alexandria - 1024 King Street
1024 King St, Alexandria
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CRISPY SWEET POTATOES | $17.00 |
brown butter creme fraiche, maple agrodolce, smoked pepitas | |
CRISPY ARTICHOKES | $15.00 |
ramp aioli, aleppo | |
SPRING MARKET SALAD | $17.00 |
basil pesto, pistachios, zaatar, feta |
Samurai Hibachi Sushi And Bar
4603 Duke St, Alexandria
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Hibachi Shrimp | $28.00 |
Shrimp Cooked on a hibachi grill. | |
Philadelphia Roll | $11.00 |
smoked salmon, cream cheese & avocado | |
Samurai Choice | $28.00 |
New Strip & chicken |
BBQ • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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Cornbread | $2.95 |
House-made Daily, Moist, with real corn. | |
Pulled Pork Sandwich | $8.95 |
Classic Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Potato Roll with choice of sauce at pick up. | |
Pick 2 Meat Platter | $17.95 |
Choose two Meats, and two Sides with Cornbread |
PASTRY
Market 2 Market & St Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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Full Create Your Own Sandwich | $9.99 |
build your own sandwich however you want it - pick your bread, proteins, cheese, vegetables and spreads - let us know if you want it toasted or not | |
Full Turkey Italian | $9.99 |
roasted turkey breast, provolone cheese, lettuce, white onions, hot peppers, sweet peppers & our house dressing served on a soft french roll | |
Full Mt. Ida | $9.99 |
our house made meatballs and marinara sauce, with sharp provolone, served on a warm french roll |
Kungfu Kitchen - 3221 Duke St
3221 Duke St, Alexandria
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Beef Chili Fried Rice 小椒饭 | $17.45 |
Peking Duck Bun 北京鸭包 | $12.75 |
Shrimp & Pork Dumplings 三鲜饺子 | $13.95 |
St Elmos Fairlington
1536 Kenwood Ave, Alexandria
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Drip Coffee | $2.49 |
Proudly serving Counter Culture Coffee! | |
Latte | $3.89 |
Espresso and steamed milk blended together. | |
Classic Egg & Cheese Sandwich | $5.49 |
Breakfast sandwich served with two eggs, cheddar cheese and your choice of bacon, turkey sausage, ham or smoked salmon. Served on your choice of a bagel, croissant, or bread. |
BeeLiner Diner - 3648 King St
3648 King St, Alexandria
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Bun Papa Classic W/ fries | $18.75 |
Two seared house-blend burgers with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle on our brioche bun. | |
French Toast | $13.50 |
Sliced house Brioche bread dipped in custard and seared on our flat top dusted with powdered sugar, served with butter & maple syrup | |
Steak & Cheese Sandwich | $18.00 |
Shaved ribeye, grilled onions and provolone, grilled mushrooms & peppers on a toasted hoagie roll |
SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Majestic
911 King Street, Alexandria
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Piggy Papparadelle | $26.00 |
Braised pork shoulder, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, scour cream, natural jus | |
Seared Sea Scallops | $36.00 |
Carrot-ginger puree, ginger glazed carrots, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, forbidden black rice. Gluten Free | |
Majestic Parker House Rolls | $7.00 |
Black caraway, coarse salt, smoked brown butter. Vegetarian |
TACOS
Tequila & Taco - Carlyle
540 John Carlyle St., Alexandria
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Carne Asada | $5.75 |
With Pico, Salsa Verde, and Avocado | |
QUESO | $9.25 |
CUSTOMER FAVORITE! House made queso served with tortilla chips. | |
QUESADILLA | $10.95 |
Choice of protein, roasted tomato, pico, guac, sour cream, slaw dressing |
Los Tios Grill - Van Dorn
241 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria
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Platanos Fritos | $4.99 |
Fried ripe plantains served with sour cream. | |
Chicken Taquitos | $8.99 |
Three fried corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with chicken. Served with guacamole sour cream and pico de gallo | |
Shrimp Fajitas | $27.99 |
Served over a bed of sautéed bell peppers, celery and Spanish onions. With fresh flour tortillas, refried beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. |
SEAFOOD • SALADS
RT'S RESTAURANT
3804 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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CREOLE OYSTER PAN ROAST | $13.95 |
Fresh Oysters sautéed with Rosemary, Shallots and a touch of cream and finished under the broiler with parmesan bread crumbs. | |
HURRICANE 1 QUART | $20.00 |
A New Orleans Favorite Cocktail !!! Bacardi, Myers Dark Rum, Our Own Passion Fruit Mix, Grenadine. (1 qt makes 4 cocktails) | |
CRABCAKE SANDWICH | $19.95 |
All Lump Crabmeat with Lettuce & Tomato. Served with a small Cole Slaw and one side choice |
Tandoori Kabob & Grill
8792 Sacramento Drive, Suite H, Alexandria
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Garden Salad | $6.00 |
Mixed greens, lettuce, tomato and cucumber | |
Tandoori Naan | $2.00 |
Lamb Chop | $20.00 |
Pho Bowl
6406 Landsdowne Centre Dr, Alexandria
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Wonton Soup, Pork meat & Egg Noodles | $14.95 |
S1 Flambe Shaken Beef - Com Bò Lúc Lac | $17.50 |
B# Beef Pho - Pho Bò | $0.00 |
Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar - 1501 Mt Vernon Ave
1501 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
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TO-GO Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $20.00 |
TO-GO Smash Burger | $20.00 |
TO-GO M+T Breakfast | $15.00 |
Low-Key Gnocchi -
3401 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
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Gnocchi | |
Cannoli Cup | $6.00 |
Caesar Salad | $6.00 |
Rocklands BBQ
25 S. Quaker Lane, Alexandria
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Three Meat Platter | $14.99 |
Our Chopped Pork, Pulled Chicken and Beef Brisket plus 2 sides and a roll | |
Mac & Cheese | $0.00 |
Pasta Shells with a House Blend Cheese Sauce and Cracked Black Pepper | |
BBQ Baked Beans | $0.00 |
Slaters Market
1552 Potomac Greens Drive, Alexandria
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LAST WALTZ | $12.00 |
The Thanksgiving Special. Toasted Sourdough, Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Hellman's, Four Fruit Preserves | |
OLD TOWN TUNA | $12.00 |
Tuna Salad (diced pickles & onions included). lettuce, tomato, Multigrain | |
MY WAY ITALIAN | $13.00 |
Melted Provolone, Lettuce, Onion, Peppers, Deli Oil, Ham, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Rustique Baguette |
Don Taco -
808 King St, Alexandria
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Bulgogi | $4.99 |
korean style steak, green onions, sesame seeds, peanut sauce | |
Blue Fin | $4.99 |
seared ahi tuna with sesame seeds, seaweed, cusabi sauce | |
Pomegranate Steak | $4.99 |
glazed skirt steak, caramelized onions, spicy guac sauce |
Lost Dog Cafe - Alexandria
808 N Henry St, Alexandria
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Italian Fries | $5.95 |
Oven-baked waffle fries with a mild seasoning. (Contains Gluten) | |
#14 EL BANDITO | $11.95 |
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, roasted red peppers, red onions, ranch, zesty horseradish, swiss cheese, and a pinch of crushed red pepper served hot on a rustic sub roll. | |
LG Create Your Own | $17.95 |
Feeling creative? Go Ahead, build your own pizza! |
Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai - 6550F Little River Turnpike
6550F Little River Turnpike, Alexandria
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Inari | $5.95 |
Sweet tofu pocket. | |
Alaskan Roll** | $7.95 |
Salmon / avocado / spicy mayo. | |
Shrimp Tempura Roll | $10.95 |
Shrimp tempura / avocado / cucumber / iceberg / masago / spicy mayo. |
Aslin Beer Company - Alexandria
847 S Pickett St, Alexandria
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Volcano Sauce 4-pack | $14.99 |
A fruity favorite, Volcano Sauce is back! Each sip of this smooth, satisfying sour ale is packed with blueberry & blackberry. Milk sugar & vanilla bring in bursts of creamsicle smoothness. Enjoy this tart, crisp classic while it lasts! | |
Cheese Pizza | $20.99 |
Tomato sauce base, with a Mozzarella blend, fresh Basil, & Olive Oil. Finished with Doe Run Seven Sisters cheese. | |
Power Trip 19.2oz Can | $3.99 |
Like the most head-banging heavy metal solo, but in beer form. Power Trip is our brand new imperial IPA in an even bigger 19.2oz can. It's a hazy thats hopped with Chinook, Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, and is hoppy, balanced and crushable at the same time. Rock on. But it has to be turned up to 11. 9.5% ABV |