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Feel the presence of presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama at Alexandria's distinctive collection of eateries. Dine at General Washington's favorite tavern, which has hosted all of the country's first five presidents. Nearby, treat your ears and your taste buds as you are entertained by the White House pianist that performed for every president from Nixon through Clinton. The Obamas continue to make Alexandria a dining destination at eateries in Old Town and Del Ray. Starting inaugural weekend, Alexandria Restaurant Week dishes up your chance to sample all of these plus more special menus for 10 days!
Savor the flavors of Alexandria’s distinctive collection of eateries, from fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites, with special offers available exclusively during this event. Check out the list of participating restaurants, browse mouth-watering menus, and book your table online to see why everyone including Bon Appétit and Food & Wine are raving about Alexandria's dining scene.
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Individual menus listed next to participating restaurants below...
Situated on a quiet corner in north Old Town, a la Lucia has fast become on of the neighborhoods favorite spots. Consistently recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of it the area’s top 100
Bastille offers elegant and contemporary French bistro cuisine in a comfortable yet, upscale setting. Highlighting the cooking of acclaimed chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux, Bastille features an
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 over 100 bottles from around the world.
Enjoy a taste of old world Tuscany at Caprese in Alexandria Old Town. Caprese, opened in May of 2012, offers a range of delicious menu options with a Mediterranean flair. Share an appetizer or enjoy a
A red carpet entrance welcomes you to our 1930’s New York style supper club designed in grand art deco style. With our unique atmosphere and unforgettable ambiance we have become DC area’s premier
With breath-taking views of the Potomac River, Chart House offers world-class dining and impeccable service. Enjoy our recent million-dollar renovation while enjoying a seamless blend of fine seafood
Modern American brasserie & bar In Old Town Alexandria. Comfortable, unpretentious and affordable featuring oysters, charcuterie and steaks. Private dining spaces available for formal seated dinners,
A modern Irish restaurant in an ancient setting - the entire restaurant is salvaged from monasteries & castles. Join us for our hospitality, eclectic menu and fine wines & whiskeys. Open daily 11
Historic 18th-century tavern, Colonial entertainment nightly. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Modern Italian cooking with influences from France and America. For over 30 years, Geranio has combined excellent service with refined cuisine. With lunch entrees from $8 and dinner entrees from
A cozy wine bar and boutique wine shop in the Heart of Old Town, GRAPE + BEAN is a favorite dining spot among locals. The wine bar features a rotating selection of fantastic wines from all over the
Beloved for its relaxed American fine dining - great food, flawless service and an upscale atmosphere. Expect wild-game fish, the finest meats & fowl and perfect produce combined with selections from
Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Alexandria, Jackson 20, which takes its name from President Andrew Jackson and his visage on the $20 bill, is a 125-seat Modern American tavern with a warm ambiance and clean,
Award-winning French cuisine and Basque specialties, seafood and seasonal specials in an intimate, Old World setting. Zagat Rated. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for eight consecutive
A careful blend of everything about Spain, with warm decor and authentic cuisine, 45 tapas, Spanish wines and beers. Daily specials and promotions. Live Flamenco on Fridays. Saturdays come enjoy latin
Casually elegant continental menu prepared by chef Douglas Laporta, with live jazz nightly.
The Light Horse features classic American pub fare in the bar alongside modern American cuisine in the dining room, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Downstairs is a comfortable dining room
New Southern cuisine with emphasis on fresh ingredients & home-made dessert. Acclaimed by Washingtonian and Washington Post critics. Daily specials with our, "Royal Pick" and don't miss Nana's Sunday
The charming Mount Vernon Inn restaurant serves lunch daily and elegant candlelit dinners Mon - Sat. The Inn offers six intimate dining rooms, two with fireplace, all with Colonial charm, Colonial
Conveniently located on DC's waterfront, walking distance from many monuments, with famous crab cakes and Eastern Shore favorites. Private rooms and parking available.
Comfortably elegant local restaurant for more than 30 years. Great new menu with specials every day and night. Minutes from Old Town. Daily: lunch 11-4, dinner 5-12:30, pub until 2 a.m. Separate pub
"Alexandria's Renowned Neighborhood Restaurant." Washingtonian magazine's Top 100 - 15 years in a row - Fresh seafood, Creole and Cajun specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday is dinner
Zagat Rated Best! With a blend of Italian and French cuisines, this elegant but cozy restaurant's specialities include Linguini Vongale, Sole Almondine, Scaloppini di Vitello Marsala and dessert
Legendary Character, Comfort and Quality Cuisine. Pleasing fans since 1975, Joe Theismann's offers fine dining, a pub ambiance and satellite sports. Neighborhood gathering place within walking
The warm, inviting Trademark serves contemporary American dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
In an elegant Victorian setting, serving genuine New Orleans cuisine since 1979. The Basin Street Lounge has live jazz & blues Fri. & Sat. The Bayou Room has dancing with a DJ.
"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.
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
Situated on a quiet corner in north Old Town, a la Lucia has fast become on of the neighborhoods favorite spots. Consistently recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of it the area’s top 100
Bastille offers elegant and contemporary French bistro cuisine in a comfortable yet, upscale setting. Highlighting the cooking of acclaimed chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux, Bastille features an
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 over 100 bottles from around the world.
Enjoy a taste of old world Tuscany at Caprese in Alexandria Old Town. Caprese, opened in May of 2012, offers a range of delicious menu options with a Mediterranean flair. Share an appetizer or enjoy a
A red carpet entrance welcomes you to our 1930’s New York style supper club designed in grand art deco style. With our unique atmosphere and unforgettable ambiance we have become DC area’s premier
With breath-taking views of the Potomac River, Chart House offers world-class dining and impeccable service. Enjoy our recent million-dollar renovation while enjoying a seamless blend of fine seafood
Modern American brasserie & bar In Old Town Alexandria. Comfortable, unpretentious and affordable featuring oysters, charcuterie and steaks. Private dining spaces available for formal seated dinners,
A modern Irish restaurant in an ancient setting - the entire restaurant is salvaged from monasteries & castles. Join us for our hospitality, eclectic menu and fine wines & whiskeys. Open daily 11
Historic 18th-century tavern, Colonial entertainment nightly. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Modern Italian cooking with influences from France and America. For over 30 years, Geranio has combined excellent service with refined cuisine. With lunch entrees from $8 and dinner entrees from
A cozy wine bar and boutique wine shop in the Heart of Old Town, GRAPE + BEAN is a favorite dining spot among locals. The wine bar features a rotating selection of fantastic wines from all over the
Beloved for its relaxed American fine dining - great food, flawless service and an upscale atmosphere. Expect wild-game fish, the finest meats & fowl and perfect produce combined with selections from
Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Alexandria, Jackson 20, which takes its name from President Andrew Jackson and his visage on the $20 bill, is a 125-seat Modern American tavern with a warm ambiance and clean,
Award-winning French cuisine and Basque specialties, seafood and seasonal specials in an intimate, Old World setting. Zagat Rated. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for eight consecutive
A careful blend of everything about Spain, with warm decor and authentic cuisine, 45 tapas, Spanish wines and beers. Daily specials and promotions. Live Flamenco on Fridays. Saturdays come enjoy latin
Casually elegant continental menu prepared by chef Douglas Laporta, with live jazz nightly.
The Light Horse features classic American pub fare in the bar alongside modern American cuisine in the dining room, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Downstairs is a comfortable dining room
New Southern cuisine with emphasis on fresh ingredients & home-made dessert. Acclaimed by Washingtonian and Washington Post critics. Daily specials with our, "Royal Pick" and don't miss Nana's Sunday
The charming Mount Vernon Inn restaurant serves lunch daily and elegant candlelit dinners Mon - Sat. The Inn offers six intimate dining rooms, two with fireplace, all with Colonial charm, Colonial
Conveniently located on DC's waterfront, walking distance from many monuments, with famous crab cakes and Eastern Shore favorites. Private rooms and parking available.
Comfortably elegant local restaurant for more than 30 years. Great new menu with specials every day and night. Minutes from Old Town. Daily: lunch 11-4, dinner 5-12:30, pub until 2 a.m. Separate pub
"Alexandria's Renowned Neighborhood Restaurant." Washingtonian magazine's Top 100 - 15 years in a row - Fresh seafood, Creole and Cajun specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday is dinner
Zagat Rated Best! With a blend of Italian and French cuisines, this elegant but cozy restaurant's specialities include Linguini Vongale, Sole Almondine, Scaloppini di Vitello Marsala and dessert
Legendary Character, Comfort and Quality Cuisine. Pleasing fans since 1975, Joe Theismann's offers fine dining, a pub ambiance and satellite sports. Neighborhood gathering place within walking
The warm, inviting Trademark serves contemporary American dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
In an elegant Victorian setting, serving genuine New Orleans cuisine since 1979. The Basin Street Lounge has live jazz & blues Fri. & Sat. The Bayou Room has dancing with a DJ.
"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.
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

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