50 Best American Restaurants in Alexandria

“Absolutely the best food and service in old town !! Amazing chili and cornbread!! I would recommend this for great prices and excellent food !!“

“Had the Tropical Shrimp Salad sandwich on sourdough bread and a strawberry lemonade. It was incredibly fresh and delicious, with lots of shrimp and mango. The lemonade was the best I've ever had. If you are in the area, definitely check this place out.“

“Definitely try the bison burger. If you’re ok with meat that melts in your mouth.“

“Burger was a bit pink at the ends but it was still delicious. Fries were super salty though. But also delicious. Definitely try it out.“

“great bartenders great staff service drinks music food!!“

“Love this place! Dinner is always 10/10 but service, we had Alena or elena and she was just the sweetest young lady and she knows was shes doing, and she was honest too with her recommendations! We always have a tuna and oysters! Then steak this time we shared the cowboy ribeye and added scallops which by the way is not on the menu but elena said they could do it and it was delicious!! 5 star service“

“Great brunch spot. The breakfast pizza was absolutely delicious and a standout on the menu. We came in as a group of five, and the staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. They made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Would definitely come back.“

“I don’t typically take the time to write reviews, but that was the best ribeye I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Highly recommend the surf and turf. Put Fort Worth to shame 10/10“

“Great find! Good music and great food!“

“First time back since renovations and wow what a story this place is. It started with the chicken & waffles. The meat was really pink and hard to bite into so I decided to do french toast instead. (Minus the almond cookies.) and it was delicious but it was soft as butter so I had to request a spoon 😮 On top of that, the bartender complimented not only my neurodivergent tattoos 🏳️‍🌈♾️ but also gave me a free mocktail. Though I will warn you it’s real strong. I tasted mostly lemon but it had a hint of maple and tea. Which is ironic because strong taste is why I prefer tea over coffee (if I had to pick between the two). Regardless, these people deserve some love especially in the economic crises we have.“

“We enjoyed an amazing dinner. Our server, Micaela went over and above to ensure my gluten allergy was taken care of by the kitchen. Loved the atmosphere. Ps being Canadian I loved the hockey game was playing!!!“

“We had a great time at this speakeasy! We made a reservation far in advance. The travel theme carried through into the interior decorations and summer South America themed drink menu. Our waiter Walter was especially great! We would return to try a different menu.“

“We are from Ohio visiting the area and Tim was GREAT! Very personable and gave us some great tips! Food was great too!“

“Amazing food and service. Love the atmosphere ❤️💙“

“We shared the roast beef sandwich and home fries. It was delicious!“

“Always a great place to stop for food and drink.“

“The food and drinks were amazing. Everything was high quality, flavorful, and left me wanting more. I'm already looking forward to dining here again soon! The live piano player was also fantastic and really added to the overall experience.“

“Try the extra crispy tater tots!“

“Great Happy Hour menu. the Double smash burger w/ fries for $10 is a steal! We can't wait to try the Brunch and dinner menus! Highly recommended!“

“The Sea Bass was a total suprise. More often than not I am dissapointed when I order fish. Not the case here. The presentation was superb. The blend of flavors, textures and colors was an epicurean delight. Our waiter/bartender Damany was thoughtful, always on point without being intrusive. The whole experience was one worth repeating.“

“When we come up from Atlanta to visit family in Alexandria, Aldo’s is a must visit. The service and food are excellent. It is a must visit and multiple occasions for our family. Consistent excellence.“

“Had a great experience at Southside 815. The food was excellent and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Nick was our server and he was awesome. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great service and great food. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I had the Steak and Cheese Omelet. 😋 Also, love the "ROBOT" Server at the Richmond Rd, Alexandria VA Location“

“I went to Hummingbird with friends for dinner and we had a wonderful time. Lovely selection of creative cocktails from the bar, great atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food!“

“One of our all time favorites!“

“My girlfriend and I had the same cocktail which was very tasty and the 1st on menu. We ordered the tots and got something very different than expected that she could not have and i thought was fair at best. However our entrees were great. I had a very tasty steak in a good salad and her burger was modified to her liking with a little input from staff. We sat at the bar and service was good despite it being one persons first shift there. Will go back and order off the great wine selection!!!“

“Borrowing from their words. More than 30 years later, the Silver Diner has gone from a nostalgic American icon serving affordable family food to a highly overrated restaurant serving overpriced food that allegedly reflect’s today’s lifestyles. But the one thing that will never change is the stench of their restrooms throughout the diner.“

“The tinier the French fries the better 😃 Excellent burger too.“

“Amazing Steakhouse ?,,,,!!!!!! Incredibly delicious!!!! Quality in Every Way!!!!“

“Our server Jayla was awesome! She was very friendly. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 2 p.m. weather was gorgeous outside and the outdoor patio was well covered, but we decided to sit inside. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. Jayla asked if it was our first time at Blackwall Hitch, which it was, so she went over the local favorites. She recommended the flaming crab dip and it was delicious!!! Jayla offered us extra Naan chips which I thought was generous for an upscale restaurant. I asked if she could bring us extra with a to-go box to take the rest of the dip. We also had the mahi mahi tacos and chicken-pancetta flatbread - both were great. Jayla often checked on us. We had a lovely time and the service was great! Thank you!“

“Got the breakfast plate (forgot the name already, sorry) with biscuit, eggs, meat choice (I got thick cut bacon) and 2 hash browns. Damn was that good. I normally don't love thick cut bacon so thick that it's chewy, but it was like pork belly consistency, and damn good. Hash browns were nice and crispy and golden brown, eggs were cooked perfectly, biscuit was delicious with some of their honey butter and blueberry preserves. And the cashier/server who took our order, she was great and super helpful. (Sorry I didn't get a name, I'm doing great on memory today lol) Will definitely be stopping by again here soon.“

“I was really impressed. Sat at the bar for a late bite after a day on the town. Chopped salad and burger were both very good. Bar tender Patrick couldn’t have been on point with his recommendations. Resto def serves visitors but had the vibe of a cool spot that locals frequent.“

“Burtons is such a blessing for those with allergies! Staff are highly trained, and everything is labeled so carefully! Every server has been top notch and the food is amazing!“

“Really enjoyed, simple, delicious, good variety. Pleasant service! We live about 2 hours away and were in the area, had never been there before and wanted to try it. Breakfast meanu and lunch menu available at the same time of day!!! We really enjoyed it.“

“Good food and service! Recommend“

“been going there for over 25 years!Great food!.Jack Daniels shrimp is always a hit!“

“The service and food were absolutely wonderful! First time visiting but definitely not the last! The salmon avocado toast was a smash! It was so pretty I almost didn’t want to eat it but I did of course!“

“They were great!!! Great food, nice people!“

“I’ve loved Bob and Edith’s for over 15 years. However, this location just took it up a notch. The service was blazing fast. The interior is squeaky clean. However, it was the food that stole the show. My steak omelet and my kid’s B&E Burger were the BEST we’ve had since coming to any Bob and Edith’s. I know this is a new location, but I hope they can keep everything to such a high standard.“

“We live right by Mason Social so I’m not sure why we aren’t here all the time. Our server/bartender Trish should always pick the music. Killer kale salad and great (surprise!) 50% off wine bottles on Wednesday! Will be back“

“Great service and delicious food! Definitely recommend and will come again next time I am in town. Staff is super friendly and welcoming and suggest great options for my dietary needs.“

“The staff is fantastic. Steve & Kendall gave great customer service“

“It was great Rigat definitely knows how to treat her patrons. She provided friendly service while still maintaining professionalism. Highly recommend Rigat as the one to assist you. By the way FOOD WAS GREAT!“

“Best fried chicken in the DMV, hands down. Good food at a good price. It’s literally a hole in the wall but who cares, they do what they do and keep the prices low as a result.

SO GLAD something in town hasn’t changed from the old days!“

“Great service and wine! Good place to bring your dog“

“We had a very pleasant dining experience, the Bastille is quant and unpretentious restaurant. Every dish was superbly prepared, one of the best meals in a long time. The chicken liver mousse was incredible. Highly recommend this place. We will be returning soon.“

“My fiancé and I had a fantastic date night out at 219! Everything from the service to the band was absolutely wonderful. Our server Tom was very attentive. We enjoyed food, jazz and the cigars! We’ll definitely return. This is easily now one of our favorite places.“

“I’ll start by saying Gerson, our server, was so sweet and genuine and gave us excellent service. The spicy margs were everything they needed to be and more. The salmon on my salmon salad was greatttt. Perfectly cooked. Say outside with my dog and appreciated the doggy menu and water bowl.“

“food was amazing. Korean BBQ wings, spaghetti and meatballs, custom pizza, all of it tasted amazing. Nice ambiance and pretty great location.“

“I gave 5 starsbecause the energy I received when entering, the staff, the atmosphere felt like I walked in someone’s kitchen ready to throw down were all so good🤗 I can not wait to visit again another day for lunchtime lol. I was looking for places near me and this particular place caught my eye with the reviews. It definitely did not disappoint. Thank you!!“