50 Best American Restaurants in Alexandria

“Awesome brunch! This place is a hidden gem.True culinary delight.Everything tasted fabulous! Chessy grits were incredible. Steak was tender. Wings were winging. Resturant was clean and inviting. The fact that it was next to veterinarian clinic threw me off initially but all good. Its has a great bar with lots of TV's, for sports watching. This is distant to be one of my favs in Alexandria. Highly recommend and will be back!“

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

“It is a nice bar with good quality drinks. The weird part was that we had to wait quite a long time at the door and then were told to wait more until our reservation at 9pm. While we waited 3 other couples came in and were turned away as they did not have reservations… one couple was told to come after 45min. Then when we entered at 9pm the place was half empty with many free tables 🤷🏻‍♀ I guess they don't need clients and felt bad for couples who were told to leave despite being half empty…“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Try the extra crispy tater tots!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’m a local and I can tell you that this is one of the best restaurants in Old Town and all of Alexandria.

The atmosphere is very nice..

There are many selections to choose from and all of which I’ve tried taste very good.

( I absolutely recommend the POBOY SANDWICHES AND THE GUMBO)“

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

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

“We were staying at the nearby Sheraton hotel. Tried T J's. and wound up going there for either dinner or drinks all 3 nights we were inn Alexandria. Food was good and Jeremiah provided great service and entertainment.“

“One of our all time favorites!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Good food and service! Recommend“

“Blue and White is Alexandria,VA (Old Town) staple. It a small carryout style establishment. They service all types of breakfast and lunch. Please check their menu to confirm that this is your style of food preference. No vegetarian options. If you are looking for a quick, tasty option, check it out.

Tip: Type in Blue and white carry out and you will get plenty of content of what the building looks like and types of food they serve there.

Enjoy!“

“We stopped at Jack’s Place in Old Town for breakfast and absolutely loved it! The breakfast was great, the service was friendly, and then they really won me over. I asked if they could make me a spicy chicken sub to take with me for later—and OMG. Best sub ever. Seriously. It was spicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.

I love a place that does the classics well but is also willing to make you something a little different. Great breakfast, awesome people, and apparently they make a killer spicy chicken sub too. 😂

We’ll definitely be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“This place reminds me of home. The food, service and atmosphere is always amazing. I tried the food once on Uber Eats and loved it. I now come regularly to get breakfast and it’s a little like “Cheers” everyone knows my name, everyone knows my order. I hope this place grows in success by never changing who they are and what they do!“

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

“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.“

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

“The server was great. Great food. We will go again!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Steak & Cheese was very good“

“Friendly staff. Covid conscience atmosphere. Good food and drinks at reasonable prices. 👌“