Visitors Guide
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Alexandria

Dining Guide

American

Bilbo Baggins Restaurant

208 Queen St.
703-683-0300
www.bilbobaggins.net

A cozy local gathering place with delicious food, unusual wines and beers, and friendly service. 35 wines by the glass, 10 micro-brews on tap along with 50 imported beers in bottles. Family-friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more.

Chadwicks

203 Strand St.
703-836-4442

A locals favorite serving classic American cuisine - steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Great Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sunday-Thursday, 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Weekend Brunch Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4p.m. Family friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.

Chadwicks

203 Strand St.
703-836-4442

Serving classic American cuisine - steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Great Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Kitchen open ‘til midnight Sunday-Thursday, 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Weekend Brunch Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.

Gourmet Center and Deli

817 King St.
703-683-4838

Gourmet Center and Deli is a family owned and operated shop featuring a wide assortment of domestic and imported beer and wine, cheese, grocery items and household goods. Slide over to our deli for soups, salads, sandwiches and freshly sliced deli meats.

King Street Blues

112 N. Saint Asaph St.
703-836-8800
www.kingstreetblues.com

Serving “Comfort Food with a Southern Accent” since 1990. Chhose from our ultra famous BBQ ribs, chops fresh fish, and pasta dishes. Creative salads, tasty Po'Boy sandwiches and slow-smoked pork and chicken BBQ round out the menu. WE LOVE KIDS! Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Bar Open Later.

Philadelphia Cheese Steak

3060 Duke St.
703-461-7878

Don't think that we only serve Cheesesteaks, we have some of the best burgers, salads, cheese fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, poppers, buffalo wings, chicken fingers and Italian hoagies you've ever tasted. "The Best Philadelphia Cheesesteaks this side of South Street."

Union Street Public House

121 S. Union St.
703-548-1785
www.usphalexandria.com

Alexandria’s favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood. Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town.

The Warehouse Bar & Grill

214 King St.
703-683-6868
www.warehousebarandgrill.com

“The Best Steak and Freshest Seafood in Alexandria.” Great atmosphere with caricatures of local gentry on their historic walls. Located in the heart of Old Town. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Great Sunday brunch!

Waterfront Gourmet

5 Cameron St., Located behind the Torpedo Factory on the Waterfront
703-518-5106

Waterfront Gourmet offers a wide selection of home-style favorites in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Our caring staff and talented chefs are dedicated to making your dining adventure fun, relaxing, and pleasurable. Whether you bring your family in for quality time together or gather with your friends for a hearty meal, our restaurant is the perfect place for you!

Asian

Mai Thai

6 King St.
703-548-0600
www.maithai.us

Mai Thai is conveniently located on the Alexandria Waterfront just steps away from the famous Torpedo Factory and the Alexandria Harbor. Traditional and innovative Thai food in a stylish setting with a spectacular view of the Potomac River.

Red Mei

602 King St.
703-837-0094
www.RedMei.com

Red Mei is a quick service, Fresh Asian Cafe. Our menu consists of contemporary versions of time-honored dishes from Thailand, China, and Vietnam. At Red Mei we believe that food is best served when it is cooked to order, using only the freshest ingredients and our unique sauces made daily. From garden fresh vegetables to top quality meat and seafood. Red Mei’s simplified menu allows our chefs to focus on each recipe, transforming these simple ingredients to the Fresh Asian cuisine only found at Red Mei.

Caribbean

Café Salsa

808 King St.
703-684-4100
www.cafesalsarestaurant.com

Nuevo Latino. Our food style is inspired by the diversity of Puerto Rican, Cuban, the Caribbean Islands and South American cultures. Although the menu is our interpretation, traditional ethnic cuisine inspires many of our dishes. We invite you to come and taste our Nuevo Latino dishes ... Sandwich Cubano, Island Ceviche, and our famous Puerto Rican Alcapurrias. We will make you feel like you have taken a trip to one of our tropical islands.

Mango Mike’s

4580 Duke St.
703-370-3800
www.mangomikes.com

“Best Cheap Eat” Washingtonian. Featuring Jamaican “Jerk” chicken, conch fritters, fresh fish with tropical salsa, assorted island salads and sandwiches. Tropical decor includes large tropical deck, palm trees, 600 gallon fish tank, and island murals. Steel drum Sunday Brunch Buffet, Raw Bar Wednesdays, Kids menu, private dining rooms and free parking. Lunch: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-5p.m.; Dinner: Daily 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mango Mike’s.

Creole

RT’s Restaurant

3804 Mount Vernon Ave.
703-684-6010,
www.rtsrestaurant.net

“Alexandria’s Renowned Neighborhood Restaurant.” Washingtonian magazine’s Top 100 - 14 years in a row - Fresh seafood, Creole and Cajun specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday is dinner only. Convenient to Alexandria and Arlington hotels.

Dinner Cruise

Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships

Zero Prince St.
703-683-6076
www.dandydinnerboat.com, • e-mail: dandy@dandydinnerboat.com

Gourmet Dining, Dancing and an Unparalleled View of our Nation’s Majestic Monuments®, departing and returning to beautiful, historic Old Town Alexandria, Day or Night, Rain or Shine year round. Nina’s Dandy features a 465-square-foot marble dance floor and 3,700-square-foot outer deck for dancing under the stars.

Dinner Theater

Mystery Dinner Playhouse

DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City, Arlington, VA
888/471-4802
www.mysterydinner.com

Solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four course dinner served by the show’s characters who provide clues to help you solve the evening’s crime. You’re given bribe money to entice the “suspects” for better clues and a clue dossier with puzzles. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Call or make reservations online. Free Metro shuttle service and parking available.

Greek

Taverna Cretekou

818 King St.
703-548-8688
www.TavernaCretekou.com

Regional and classic Greek cuisine served in a captivating and festive atmosphere. Featuring live music entertainment, dancing and breaking plates on Thursday nights. Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday specials from noon till 10:30 p.m. A big selection buffet Sunday brunch. CLOSED Mondays. Visit us at TavernaCretekou.com

Irish

Murphy’s Irish Pub

713 King St.
703-548-1717
www.murphyspub.com

Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish Entertainment performed nightly. Murphy’s has a private party room available for receptions.

Pat Troy’s Restaurant & Pub

111 N. Pitt St.
703-549-4535

You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere, plus fare such as Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Guinness and Harp. Entertainment Nightly - open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Pizzeria

Generous George’s Positive Pizza & Pasta Place

3006 Duke St.
703-370-4303

The generous size of George’s renowned hand-tossed pizza and his signature Pasta Pie, Creative appetizers, salads, and over-stuffed subs make this a perennial Washingtonian magazine “Very Best Bargain Restaurant.” Make Lunch or Dinner Fun for the whole family.

Quattro Formaggi

1725-B Duke St.
703-548-8111
www.4maggi.com

“The aroma of garlic wafted heavenward. The blend of cheeses - a smattering of whole milk and provolone with a touch of romano - was a revelation. The crust was just thin enough. Everything from the hint of oregano to the bubbling crust and cheese was faultless.” -Review from The Washington Post entitled “The Many Colors of White Pizza.” Serving gourmet pizza, homemade pasta, specialty sandwiches and salads. Free delivery. Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-11p.m.

Seafood

The Wharf

119 King St.
703-836-2836
www.wharfrestaurant.com

Old Town’s Seafood Restaurant since 1971. “Now Better Than Ever!” Recently remodeled and the menu updated to feature many contemporary seafood dishes along with their traditional Chesapeake fare. One block from the waterfront. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday Brunch.

Coffee, Ice Cream & Confections

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

103 S. Union St.
703-684-8866,
www.benjerry.com/Alexandria

A special treat for family and friends in Old Town. Serving Vermont’s finest ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s offers 28 flavors of ice cream as well as soft serve, shakes, sundaes, freshly baked waffle cones, sugar cones, custom cakes for any occasion, pints and quarts TO GO. Catering available.

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