36 Best American Restaurants near Alexandria

“Great food and service My family loves the place“

“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??????????“

“The food is amazing, they do a lot of catering to gluten-free. The owners are wonderful and kind, they work really hard to make this a top notch resteraunt.“

“First time visiting Tavern 519 & did not disappoint! Food was great & atmosphere was as well. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“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“

“My husband and I love this place! The couple that run it are super friendly, their empanadas are INSANELY good, and their dinner specials are a great deal. We picked up the Pot Roast dinner special the other night and it was delicious!!! She made all different gourmet brownies the other week and they were amazing, especially the chocolate peanut butter 🤤🤤 I really can’t say enough good things about it! We highly recommend Eatery 519, it’s one of our favorite spots to grab and go lunch and dinner.“

“When you find a place that makes you forget everything else, provides a terrific meal with great employees, you have really found gold. Top that with the upper management being supportive and reactive if you need to speak with them and you want to share that with anyone who wants to listen. The leadership addressed an issue with the kind of response that I have not seen in many years. It was refreshing, to say the least. You won't go wrong. From the front desk to the beautiful rooms, the amazing attentive wait staff to the quaint and welcoming bar...do yourself a favor and escape to the Golden Pheasant. Linger and enjoy. Marie F“

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

“I’m so glad I discovered this hidden gem mom n pop shop! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the rich aroma of spices, fresh produce, and warm hospitality. The store is clean, well-organized, and packed with a mixture of authentic Mexican and American products you won’t easily find elsewhere. They have everything from fresh tortillas and homemade salsas to imported candies, spices, and pantry staples. The meat counter is always well-stocked, and the quality is excellent—perfect for making tacos, carnitas, or any of your favorite traditional dishes. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They’re incredibly helpful and kind, always willing to answer questions or recommend ingredients for recipes. It feels like a little piece of Mexico right in our neighborhood. Whether you’re shopping for a special meal, craving authentic snacks, or just want to support a wonderful local business, this store is a must-visit. I’ll definitely keep coming back!“

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

“Huge shout out to the Farmhouse in Hampton, NJ! We were able to plan a wedding in only 3.5 months because of this dedicated and talented team. The entire experience was easy, fun, and professional. The entire team was reliable, organized, and efficient which gave us ability to have peace of mind throughout the process. Gina Milo took such great care of us leading up to and on the day our wedding. We couldn’t be happier with this venue and the amazing staff!“

“Nice Place to Eat. Food is good.“

“Love the Towne Diner. They have become my go to. I love the local vibe and the feeling of community, in addition to my favorite menu pics of course!“

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

“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“

“Very good menu with very good prices. Food is terrific.“

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

“Been a fan of Riley and Jake’s for Years! This week I made reservations for a group of 15 ladies. Arrival times varied from 5.30-6:30 and departure times varied too. Our server, Anna took it all in stride. She was friendly and very efficient. Appreciated her cheerfulness and patience. Food was delicious and the cocktails, I’m told were refreshing. Thank you to Jake and Riley’s for another wonderful experience!“

“It was a lovely experience at Chez Daniel. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. They were very attentive and accommodating to our needs. My adult son who has autism enjoyed his meal. We look forward to going back soon.“

“Wonderful Ambience. Outstanding Food. We both had the Mushroom Truffle Burger with the garlic pecorino herb fries and side salad, everything was delicious. Our waiter, Mitchell was very attentive and kind. Dessert was freshly made and out of this world scrumptious!“

“It was okay. We were seated quickly, but it took a while to get service. Our sever was very nice and the order was 100% correct. Unfortunately there was a group next to us where every kid had a phone or tablet watching stuff at high volume. I felt bad for the staff because they left such a mess.“

“Haven’t been to Cracker Barrel in a while, but went for a late breakfast, and enjoyed it very much. Recommend to everyone.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Service was fantastic and the food was delicious.“

“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!“

“My family eats at Gabys regularly. It is consistently good and we love the rotating specials. The honey stung chicken, the meatloaf, the Latin flair, the avocado toast, and holiday specials too!“

“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.“

“If you’re looking for an absolutely delicious ice cream cake made with love- look no further. We are a huge ice cream cake family- our daughter wanted a cookie dough and cookies and cream ice cream cake for her birthday and Williams and Co. did not disappoint. We will never order one from anywhere else! Their communication, flexibility, and passion for what they do is unmatchable. Thank you so much for making our girl’s celebration that much sweeter!“

“This place holds a special place in my heart! Growing up here along the Delaware River when we were young we would always stop by after bailing hay. Vin and Patty have brought us a new breath of sunshine into our community. Great local entertainment, great pool tables, great pub food, clean and easy going atmosphere. A must visit for the Local Crowd!! See ya there.“

“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.“

“My mother and the rest of the ladies from her church had lunch there yesterday. I was working and gave mom money to pick me up the Philly cheese steak and sweet potato fries. Wow just wow!! Best cheese steak I ever tasted and a great price. It was packed and huge and came with a mountain of fries and a pickle. It's enough to feed 2 people! Amazing, and I will be getting that again! Highly recommend.“

“Awesome People and Food and fun playing pool“

“The waitress Billy Sue was really nice and the food was great plus waitress took time to talk to us and we even joked a bit !
Overall I think they are really good as we live close by maybe 15 min away
I made sure to tip her really well too be suse she was very very nice and made sure we had everything we needed!
The pancake combo breakfast was really good 5 pancakes house of sausage bacon or ham I believe i got the bacon one time amd turkey sausage another time 2 eggs any style biscuits and potatoes!Was so so filling but good!
Tool the rest home!
We will be back tonight!
Thank you guys your awesome!“

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

“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.“