38 Best American Restaurants near Alexandria

“Great location and spectacular view for plane taking off and landing.“

“The staff are all kind, helpful, accommodating, and genuinely there to make your evening perfect. Chris the hostess was wonderful, as well as the many servers who all willingly supported Gary, the owner, to provide the best service and culinary experience possible for his dinner guests. The menu is one of the best we have seen in the area with many international dishes, some with the labor intensive Indian nuances, and others just with downright phenomenal flavors. Although they have lots of standard fare for the UNadventurous eater, I would suggest you reach past your comfort zone and try some of the appetizers that jump out as potential winners...like the tuna tartare that with just a splash of Japanese Rice wine vinegar would be one of the best I have ever had, as well as the grilled Tandoori shrimp that is marinated in yogurt, ginger, cloves nutmeg, and dried mango; the grilled lamp chops that come with three perfectly grilled meaty garlicky chops that come with mango chutney, and the Haryali chicken Tikka- three huge plump boneless breast of chicken slices that are marinated in mint, yogurt, roasted cloves, green cardamom and star anise, and served with their famous tiger sauce and salsa. We also shared another marinated shredded beef dish special that had three beef croquette-shaped mounds that had such a umami of flavors I can't even replicate it in this review, but we thought it was just great. I would be remiss if I did not mention the creamy, silky crème brûlée that we enjoyed with a glass of Prosecco; a perfect encore to the phenomenal culinary treat we had just experienced with the appetizer medley. Sharing many apps is more fun we think, than committing to one big entree, so we suggest that you dash over to the Pittstown Inn TONIGHT, and tell them Debbie and Gene sent you....ask to meet Gary, the owner, who elegantly floats from table to table, touching each to greet them and to check later on as well to see if everything was to their liking. A true host from days gone by, this owner is the real deal whose passion for the hospitality business emulates from his constant smile from the joy he is getting from making his guests happy. You see that what fuels this man to keep opening his doors from year to year, despite the many hardships and setbacks life has dealt us all over and over, is his love for you, his loyal customer. He is a rare find, so I suggest you go and treat yourself to the real deal in dining. You will not be disappointed, and be sure to ask to meet Gary. He will make your visit complete. Kudos the phenomenal chefs I met as well, for their expertise and genuine ingenuity in designing a menu to please everyone. Can you tell we LOVE this place??????????“

“WOW drove a half hour to come here and when I pulled up, I was not expecting much. But then you walk inside and it’s not what you would expect !!! This place is amazing on the inside and the food is FAN-freaking-TASTIC!!!!! And our waitress was the nicest server I’ve ever had. I will be here ALOT more!!!“

“Food was lovely and delicious. Very pretty atmosphere. They're portions are appropriate for a hungry man. Grace, the lady that served us, was full of great local knowledge and solid recommendations of other good spots to check out. 🤘🤘🍻“

“We always enjoy the atmosphere and the food is delicious. Our Caesar salad was fantastic and enough for two! My Teres Major steak dish was great and perfectly cooked. Whitney, the bartender was very polite, friendly and professional! Highly recommend 519 Tavern“

“I really enjoyed their Ginger peanut salad. I had one of their fresh out of the oven pretzel dog, Yummy!! Good food, great folks working there and a wonderful town“

“Nice small bar. Friendly people. Good food. Cold beer. And there's a pool table! Awesome!“

“Most people see diners and get melancholy for the same bland and boring food, but that is where I will challenge you. Today, I was served the most flavorful dishes from any diner I have been to in my life. I will admit it was a very pleasant surprise and a very wholesome experience. The portion sizes were nice, they didnt overload the plates to make up for poor flavor, nor was it so exquisite that you had a simple morsel. All in all, the food was very well done showing both love of the food and the love of serving. As for the atmosphere, nothing too complex but nothing too simple, it showed a small piece of history from Clinton allowing for immersion and a peaceful environment. The waitress we had was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu as well as quick and precise with our requests!
All in all this restaurant has been put on my "visit again very soon" list. Such a pleasant experience and I'm excited for my next meal here.“

“First off, the establishment was very clean, and well put. The customer service was also really good, you can tell a lot of locals come here. The steak and cheese omelet and the Mexican omelet were delicious. I'd definitely recommend visiting if you're nearby.“

“We just had our wedding at the Farmhouse in March 2025. It was absolutely amazing! We worked with Gina and she was awesome! She was organized, answered all our questions, and made everything run smoothly. We were very confident our special day was going to be perfect, and it was! We loved the modern rustic feel, had our ceremony indoors in the Silo, and all of our guests raved about the delicious food! Cocktail hour and entrees. Our signature drinks were super yummy too. My bridal attendant Nina was also amazing! She was very attentive and sweet, checking on me throughout the day and night, making sure I was ok and had everything I needed. I would highly recommend the Farmhouse!“

“Had a great time with family and old friends. Food was very good. Service was good too.“

“Nice Place to Eat. Food is good.“

“food is great the staff friendly...always a filling meal highly recommended ..try their bakery items and craft sodas“

“The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and efficient. Beautiful place and would highly recommend!“

“Celebrated Fathers Day … Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was fabulous, spoilt for choice. Drinks menu was very good. We will certainly return.. Thank you again for making Fathers Day special..“

“Amazing Friday night music and incredible atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Great spot in the middle of the river. IYKYK. Look for the signs to paddle to the left so you don’t miss it between islands in the Delaware River! The hot dogs weren’t amazingly amazing, but it’s well worth a stop just for a break, to grab a snack, offload any trash you may have generated. Friendly people bemused at me taking video/pics of their food offerings.“

“Had such a great server the other night. We were a “chatty” group of gal pals and having fun and our server was just amazing! Drinks were great. The meatball app was excellent“

“Owner and staff are Always welcoming, excellent servers, fabulous menu with holiday specials, delicious food. LOVE enjoying eating on patio and the summer live music!“

“I'm not entirely sure how to pronounce the name of this place, but I can tell you it's pretty good regardless. I came here with two of my OG chums this past Saturday for an early dinner (a little before 5 I think), on a deceptively nippy night. We made a very last-minute reservation (as in we were down the street walking over when we did it) but were easily able to secure seating. The restaurant was pretty bustling throughout our meal so if you have the ability to make a reservation more than two minutes beforehand, I would do it. This is a popular one right now.

I've driven by this building countless times but I think this is the first time I've been inside it (it's relatively new so it's possible I was in whatever business was here before years ago). It has a pleasant interior; kind of rustic but also some obvious homages to France on the walls, etc. - what else would you expect in a town literally called Frenchtown?

We split the brie en croute app, which I liked a lot. My only quibble is that I would have made the berry coulis denser to compete with the brie a bit better, but overall it was a refreshing way to start the meal. I didn't build up quite the appetite I was hoping for from metal detecting in the afternoon (which is one of the many negative consequences of a drought), so I went a little lighter than usual on the entree with the almond-crusted cod. It was tasty but presentation-wise? Eh. It's not really a fish you can "crust," if that makes sense, so the optics are a bit chaotic. It's more like a pile on your plate, which you can see in the attached photo. I did like the fact that the lemon sauce was on the subtle side - the citrus family is not one of my faves and it's often an accompaniment with seafood dishes, so I was pleased it wasn't the dominant flavor. Super flaky and loved the texture of the rice.

The service was excellent. Not only did we not have to wait particularly long for our items to arrive, but our waiter was very friendly and nice. I was accidentally under-dressed for the weather so I ordered a hot chamomile tea (very rare for me), and one of my chums also asked the waiter to pick a tea for her. I have a chum who used to work in the service industry who told me to never order hot tea from a restaurant because it's incredibly annoying for them to prep, but my argument would be that if it's on the menu, all bets are off. Regardless, I think in this day and age it's relatively easy to make - we watched the guy literally just use a hot water dispenser and put the tea bag in. Was definitely the right choice on this particular evening. Anyway. He was also knowledgeable about the menu and had specific opinions about certain dishes; one of my friends ordered the salmon entree and he immediately commented that it was his favorite.

We're always interested as born and bred creatures of the Kingdom of Hunterdon what the overall clientele in a restaurant looks like. In a tourist trap like Frenchtown, it's not unusual to go into an eatery that's full of out-of-towners squealing about the Delaware River or something. This was a very nice mix of both tourists and locals, which can definitely be a difficult balancing act. Given the bougie options on the menu, I thought this was priced competitively to allow for some of the nearby residents who might not be sporting boat shoes and polo shirts to wander in to sample the wares as well.

Wasn't blown away but overall this was very solid.“

“Our granddaughter wanted Applebee’s for dinner, and when she’s with us, she always gets what she wants. I haven’t eaten at Applebee’s in probably over 10 years, and I have to say—I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good, and our server was kind and friendly.

That said, there were a few small misses in terms of dining etiquette that kept the experience from being excellent. With just a little more attention to detail, the service could have really gone to the next level.

I realize Applebee’s isn’t a five-star restaurant, and what the server lacked in polish she definitely made up for with her personality. Still, to give an example: we ordered dessert and coffee. The coffee arrived without a spoon to stir in cream and sugar. When we asked for one, we didn’t receive it until the dessert was brought out. I ended up using a knife to stir in the meantime.

These are minor details, of course, but they’re the kind of small touches that can really elevate the guest experience.“

“Highly recommend! Great menu options and reasonable prices.“

“Wonderful staff, great comfortable environment, absolutely the best food I have eaten in a restaurant. Highly recommend Ottsville Inn. Definitely will be going back to enjoy the outdoors. I love the history of the place that is right on the menu.“

“Yesterday everyone was friendly food came out quick Everything was good“

“Love this place..great happy hour specials. Wings are the best in the area. Awesome seafood and bar food. Friendly, attentive staff. Well worth the 20 min drive from PA.“

“Excellent food, excellent atmosphere! This place takes the ordinary tavern to the next level with their creative food and drink menu. It was my first visit but not my last, definitely check it out!“

“Food is great and customer service is also always good! I highly recommend!“

“Stage Fright had a blast playing at Mrs. Riley’s! The staff were very welcoming and we loved the vibe. Definitely a place to go & hangout, have some drinks and a bite with your friends & listen to Live Music.“

“Great service and top notch food.“

“Today I stopped into your establishment to grab a early dinner. I was immediately greeted by your server, I believe her name was Crystal. I was surprised that at 3 pm your establishment was pretty busy. What I was even more surprised at that it appeared that she was the only one serving. For as busy as it was I was astonished at the hustle my server exhibited. Mind you with a smile at all times. It was quite remarkable. As a professional in the service industry, I can honestly say that you truly are blessed with a diamond employee. My meal was exactly what I wanted. I will highly recommend.“

“Service was fantastic and the food was delicious.“

“Awesome People and Food and fun playing pool“

“Friendly , Spotless . Soft serve yogurt is the best“

“I can't say enough good about Harker's Hollow, their food, their service, their assistance, everything was just great. The entire event went smoothly, many stayed nearly to the end.“

“This place is amazing. Not only are their drinks good for the soul (whipped apple chai, yum!), atmosphere cozy, and people amazing - but it was the first time I was told I couldn’t tip in a coffee shop (WHAT?!?). Thank you on so many levels, we need more of these pillars in our community - we appreciate you!“

“Always cheerful and effecient, Great bagels & sandwiches.“

“Very friendly owners, a good selection of snacks, and drinks. Their chicken is so good I've had coworkers as me to pick some up for them, and that's not a joke, that's just a sweet little true thing that happened!

Parking: Mmm, yess, good parking, yes, very nice!“

“I've been here several times, but today I was surprised by the food's flavor, which was the best it's been in years, and everything was cooked to perfection.
Plus, our waitress, Laura, did a great job.

I'll definitely be back every Sunday.“