Location: Alexandria
Top Restaurants in Alexandria
- 1. Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town
- 2. RedRocks Pizza Napoletana
- 3. Virtue Feed and Grain
- 4. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
- 5. Southside 815
- 6. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
- 7. Joe Theismann's Restaurant & Bar
- 8. Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar
- 9. Fish Market Restaurant
- 10. Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
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Most Popular Bar food in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Reviews on Bar food in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning like the Black History Museum. For a more contemporary side of Alexandria, wander the streets of the stylish Del Ray neighborhood, where local artists operate boutiques and studios.
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10. Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Named for Alexandriaâs first female city manager Vola D. Lawson who gave 48 years to public service, this casual seafood restaurant and hideaway bar is located in Old Town and offers the largest dockside dining on the waterfront. Select from All-Day, Brun
Reviewed By Lois V
So I live in DC, but have a son in DC and a brother in Alexandria. My brother, who knows All the best places to go in his adopted home town, took me to Volaâs, and since my first visit it has become a staple on my DC itinerary. I love it for lunch...sitting outside with oldies music playing. We start with oysters...one of each...and Sangria. For lunch, anything on the menu is great! The service is friendly and professional. Joyous...that is the best way to describe the experience!Thanks so much for the kind words, Lois! We're so happy to be a part of your DC itinerary, and to know that we bring some extra joy to your trips to see family. We'll look forward to your next visit!
9. Fish Market Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1151 reviews
The Fish Market Restaurant in Historic Old Town Alexandria Virginia, offers the best and freshest seafood in Northern Virginia. Whether, you are looking for the freshest of raw Chesapeake oysters, great clam chowder, Maryland Crab Cakes, daily specials, f
Reviewed By 318aprilh
We stopped here for lunch in the downstairs area. A little dark but still nice atmosphere. We were waited on quickly and food came right away. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We enjoyed our meal and would go back!
8. Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 530 reviews
Sink into our comfortable surroundings in our truly unique atmosphere. View our mesmerizing array of Irish historical antiques and stroll through four ancient Irish bars with blazing fires. Enjoy the company of our warm Irish staff and meet the lovely peo
Reviewed By Blastingoff2timbuk2
While in Washington DC, I really wanted to make a trip to Old Town Alexandria and stroll along King Street because I had read so many reviews about the fun area. We opted for Daniel O'connell's Irish Restaurant. I had the fish and chips because the reviews and waitress said they were a favorite. My husband had a steak and cheese sandwich. The fish was just OK. They were cod, which is pretty flavorless and greasy. I should have asked what kind of fish they used because I am a fan of halibut, but not cod. They were good, tons of greasy breading, which I took off to save calories. The fries are steak fries, which are also my least favorite fries. Husband said his sandwich was Ok, nothing to rave over. We sat outside and enjoyed the afternoon. Lisa, our waitress was awesome and very friendly and accomodating.
7. Joe Theismann's Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1458 reviews
Pleasing patrons since 1975, Theismannâs Restaurant and Bar is unique in character and difficult to categorize. It melds the diverse venues of fine dining, neighborhood gathering place and energetic sports viewing. It is still independently owned and oper
Reviewed By Tim R
Absolutely loved the food here. I had the blackened fish sandwich. The best part of a sandwich for me is the bun, and it didnât disappoint. Great service. Friendly staff. Busy place, due to MLB playoffs that Washington Nationals are in. Perfect location to trolley and The Metro Very happy to hear that, Tim! Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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6. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 745 reviews
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This authentic Irish Pub was opened by friends and family with a passion for their Irish heritage and the desire to bring traditional Irish food and entertainment to their community
Reviewed By Honest_Direct
Hoping this gets managements attention. I live here, been here for Sunday brunch many times, but what a time for them to screw it all up!I had family in town and bragged about the brunch. It took 30 mins to get our waiter to come over, it took another 45 mins to get food and it came out cold. We were informed it was a new computer system messing everything up. The most disappointing part? The owner/manager, or whoever he is, was just milling around doing nothing.I will not return. Plenty of other places that still do it right and show some care about their patrons.
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5. Southside 815
Overall Ratings
4 based on 296 reviews
At Southside 815, we pride ourselves on serving quality food, and lots of it, with friendly, efficient service at a very affordable price. Washingtonian Magazine has recognized our efforts by including Southside 815 in Washington's 100 Very Best Bargain r
Reviewed By hoholmes
Bleu Cheese Burger with bacon was dy-no-mite! And fries just as good. Happy hour pricing is truly happy for the customer. And very energeteic crowd. Great stop!
4. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Lenaâs menu features authentic Neapolitan pizzas straight from our wood burning oven. The dough is made using the finest double zero flour and pure spring water and the toppings are the finest available anywhere. Other amazing mouthwatering Italian specia
Reviewed By WineauxAlexandria
No real complaints about Lena's ... the food is good; the atmosphere is good; the staff attentive but not over-bearing. The pizza "flavors" are a bit nouveau for my palate ... why screw with a classic like Diavalo by putting kale on it. And, Korean BBQ -- like pineapple -- should never be on a pizza.
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3. Virtue Feed and Grain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1003 reviews
Reviewed By Travmama
We ate a great meal here for brunch. I am not a brunch fan usually but we had their french toast and it was great. The atmosphere and decor were fun and prices reasonable. However, we did have a very noisy large group near us that was a bit annoying. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed my brunch.
2. RedRocks Pizza Napoletana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 463 reviews
RedRocks is located in the upper King Street area of Old Town, at 904 King Street. The 2,500 square foot space is an open floor plan with an open kitchen, spacious high-back booths, marble table tops, high ceilings and a mezzanine section for great privat
Reviewed By FifiBojangles
Stopped in for Happy Hour one night when we were visiting DC and staying in Alexandria. They have a fairly generous happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. We got the pepperoni pizza (which was excellent) and the wood fired meatballs, which was plenty of food for the two of us. They also have a decent draft beer selection which is discounted during happy hour too. Meatballs are served with slices of bread. Good, but would have been better had they been toasted. They have several seats at the bar as well as tables in the bar area and in the dining room. It's pleasant and comfortable. The service was very good. They have a bulletin board posted to the left of the bar which seemed oddly placed and sloppy to show their various licenses and permits. If they need to be displayed, why not put them behind some glass? The prices seem a little high (outside of happy hour) but given the location, it's pretty typical. Also, being right downtown parking can be difficult at times. The food is good and we would definitely visit again when we're back in Alexandria.
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1. Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town
Overall Ratings
4 based on 551 reviews
In October of 2007, chef and restaurateur Jamie Leeds opened her second Hankâs Oyster Bar in Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the heart of Old Town, patrons enjoy lightly fried items such as the popcorn shrimp and calamari, and our full belly Ipswich clam
Reviewed By SPKinVA
Iâve lived here 14 years and never tried Hankâs. We finally decided to try Hankâs in old town. I made a reservation and requested a window seat. We were seated at a table (one table back from the window). The two window tables seat four and we were a 2. At least it seemed like they actually read my request unlike other places.We were served goldfish crackers. Then we ordered. I asked about the oysters but the waiter just pointed to a chalkboard down the hall. I didnât feel comfortable getting up to see what they had or standing in front of someoneâs table to read the choices. If he had at least mentioned a few, I would have tried them. Instead we got the basic shrimp cocktail.One of us had the Crab Benedict. The plate was mostly fries with a small crab cake on the side. The dish proportion was off. I had the lobster roll and it was very good. Growing up in New England, I appreciated the authentic bun and the amount of lobster. Service was spotty. The waiter was not personable. We may try another location to see if we can get better service. Weâll try to read the chalkboard before we sit down.
