BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

Excellent place for a long conversion between friends and family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited Alexandria for the first time. It was a hard decision to choice where to have luch. We decide for this place because it is in the river. The environment is beautiful. The restaurant service is very fast and nice people . The food had a unique quality. We had nothing like that for a while . The patatas bravas are delicious as well every dish we tried. i tried a local beer and it was excellent. For sure we have advice friends to go and we plan to come back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas

Beautiful warm late Sunday out by the Alexandria Harbour where our annual anniversary weekend stay was winding down. Served by Glenn J who (owner take note) made a great place perfect. So warm we even had to move away from the heaters that keep the place warm as the cold comes in. Glenn had to deal with the remote dockside having lost connectivity to the shore restaurant so lots of running back and forth for each order. Still Glenn was pleasant and for the first breakfast in three the waiter
got the order right. AHI TUNA TAPAS were also tasty. Watching the jets land and sailboats cruise the harbor with folk out walking around made it a memorable scene. Gold star for Glenn J. GO! Karma? Alexandria even lit the tree while we were in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luncheon. Tapas style. A little pricey.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great restaurant! My husband and I had a great time there and I could have good gluten free choices as I am celiac.
We will be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love sitting by the waterfront.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I loved this restaurant. Great tapas, drinks were delicious, our waitress was lovely! The waterfront views… unmatched. 10/10 would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nothing special except overpriced tapas and mediocre service. The best thing about the restaurant are the views. It's very busy and you can easily be forgotten by your server. Some of the staff seemed confused. I wouldn't rush to go back, but at least I tried it once.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Very cute restaurant on the water with outside and indoor dining areas. Even though my food was just okay (avoid the baba ganoush unless you are a garlic fan), the atmosphere makes it a great place for drinks and hanging out, especially when the weather is nice. Service was also ok... not great, not bad. I'll definitely go back, but mainly for drinks and the vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

I've lost track of how many times I've been to the Barca pier! In the spring through fall it's one of the best places on the Potomac to sit, drink, and eat tasty tapas. I always sit at the bar since it's usually spur of the moment and they don't always allow walk-ins for tables. I wish more places like Barca existed near old town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food, drinks and atmosphere are top notch. The service is suspect. Never know what you’ll get.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Delicious food! I think they changed up how they make some of the tapas in the past couple years but they’re still good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Serrano Ham Croquetas, Jamón Serrano Croquetas, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Patatas Bravas, Gambas Al, Serrano, Pan Con

Great food and drinks. Artie the bartender is a funny and friendly guy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great recommendation from a local. Right on the water. Each tapa was full of flavor. Faves were skirt steak, scallops and calamari! Service was prompt.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beatriz was simply outstanding. In this day and age when service is essential, she’s great.

Service: 5