Top Picks for Dining Out in Alexandria

Sep 19, 2011 by jessica

Bastille

Chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux, formerly of the Watergate opened this contemporary bistro and wine bar. Consistently rated in Washingtonian’s Top 100. Featuring traditional, yet modern interpretations of classic bistro fare utilizing seasonal farm-fresh ingredients

1201 N. Royal St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Columbia Firehouse

An American brassiere and bar in the heart of Old Town. Excellent raw bar, seafood, meat and daily plates using the freshest organic ingredients possible.

109 South Saint Asaph St. Alexandria VA 22314
Evening Star

Great neighborhood spot offering updated versions of classic American comfort food by Chef Will Artley. Nice meat and seafood, salad and small plate selections. Evening Star also features two distinct lounge spaces, the Magestic Lounge in the back and the No.9 lounges upstairs that has nightly live music.

2000 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 (703) 549-5051

Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
A charming little cafe on Royal St. Owner/Chef Kyong Yi offers sweet and savory crepes, French entrees, afternoon tea and a monthly wine club.

119 S. Royal St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Geranio

An intimate setting for carefully crafted Italian meals. Chef/Owner Troy Clayton opened Geranio in 1998 and has received numerous culinary accolades. The lobster Risotto is a decadent treat.

722 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Hanks Oyster Bar

After success in Dupont Circle, Hanks opened a second location in Old Town in 2007. Chef Jamie Leeds offers a wide selection of oysters from both coasts in addition to daily fish and landlubber specials and the popular lobster roll.

1026 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Jackson 20

Offers regional American dishes using local ingredients and fun cocktails in a contemporary setting with communal tables.

480 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Laporta

Executive Chef and Owner, Douglas Laporta offers creative pasta, meat and seafood dishes in addition to a nice selection of small plates and a reasonable wine list. Live jazz nightly and free parking.

1600 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314

The Magestic

Conceptualized by the Armstrongs of Restaurant Eve, The Magestic’s Chef Shannon Overmiller (formerly of Eve) serves simple American classic comfort food with weekly Sunday dinner specials that change seasonally. Mixologist, Todd Thrasher offers classic cocktails from the past.

911 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Overwood

The sister restaurant to the Boulevard Wood Grill in Clarendon, Overwood has a wood-fired American kitchen and bar offering both contemporary and classic dishes.

Restaurant Eve

Dublin native Chef Cathal Armstrong, his wife Meshelle, and business partner Todd Thrasher are being this award-winning restaurant featuring both The Chef’s Tasting Room” and “The Bistro”

110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Rustico

Chef Steve Mannino offers up modern American cuisine, fresh salads and pizza using local organic ingredients. The bar and lounge features a selection of over 400 ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

827 Slaters Ln. Alexandria, VA 22314

Virtue Grain and Feed

Sleek build out of the old Olsson’s book store Virtue comes from the creators of Restaurant Eve, Eamonn’s Dublin Chipper, PXand the Majestic. Virtue features craft beers, “hoptails,” modern Irish nibbles and what they call The Weird Stuff’ like Pig’s Feet, Kidneys in Red Wine and Ox Tongue Salad.
106 S. Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314