I went there on my birthday and I send a note to them that it was my birthday They didn't do anything for me, not even saying happy birthday to me 😞
Kristen
Wonderful experience! The staff was very attentive. The owner introduced himself and explained the inspiration for the recipes and spoke about his family. Would definitely go back and highly recommend. The restaurant was also quiet and my group was able to converse.
andrew
We dined at Elaine's and had a fabulous experience. Hostess/Server/Owner were very pleasant and professional, and all made us feel like valued customers! Food and service was fantastic! Hummus, Brussels, Cauliflower, and Blackened Cod... all were delicious! Highly recommend!
Don
Food and service were great, the atmosphere was very nice and the noise level wasn't too loud.
Aimee
Fantastic first time dining at Elaine's. Everything was great and we look forward to dining here often including for special occasions. We tried the baba ghanoush and crispy Brussels to start - both amazing. Entrees we chose were the blackened cod - incredible and chicken shish - also strong. Dessert was a baklava cheesecake - yum! Drinks and wine were also great.
Janell
Great cocktails, blacken cod and branzino selections were amazing. Love the special attention by the owner/host.
J
Elaine's is truly a special place. Food, service, and ambiance are fantastic. A true gem in Alexandria! If you love Egyptian food you must try their Koshary! I especially enjoyed the mousaka and steak kebabs. Cynthia is so welcoming and kind. I went with friends and we will dine here every time we come to Alexandria.
Peter
Loved place although a little slow and on the boarder of being overpriced, however having said that will go back
Kyle
The Brussels sprouts can use more seasonings or have the sauce drizzled on top not just puddled on the bottom The Benedict Hollindaise sauce could use more of a “kick” and more flavor perhaps paprika (hot Hungarian) or a shake of cayenne to add a sunle kick and depth to the sauce
Courtney
We had a 6:00p reservation; early for a Saturday night. The dining room is lovely and understated. We enjoyed our window seat. We ordered roasted brussel sprouts with hot honey sauce on the side; roasted cauliflower with red pepper sauce on the side; and hummus. All of the food was good, but not 5-star. The hummus was a bit grainy (I prefer creamy), but had a nice mild flavor. The brussel sprouts were grilled to a dark char and were excellent. The sauce was too spicy for me although I was told it was "not very spicy at all." For people who cannot tolerate fire on their tongue, it was very spicy. My friend who likes spicy foods didn't care for it either. Just kind of bland. Same with the red pepper sauce. Not spicy, but bland. Hence I had to ask for salt to season both vegetables. It was brought to me in a little wooden bowl. No salt shakers I guess. I also had the pistachio martini. It was very flavorful, but disappointingly small. All that said, we enjoyed our dinner, the service was excellent, and we will return.
We had a great time. The ambience was perfect. Classy but not over done. The owner greeted and sat us and explained the specials and the restaurant. Our meal was amazing. I had the blackened cod and it was the best cod I have had. We thoroughly enjoyed the mezza, entree and the dessert of baklava cheesecake was outstanding. We will definitely come back for more. .
Tina
Wanted to love this place, and the owner is very nice. The olive oil martinis were really unique and tasty....however the food was barely edible, warm or tasty. The falafel was mushy, the fave bean dip tasted more like an Indian green chutney, the lamb sheesh was cold and pieces so small, and the rice that came with it not cooked well, the scallops didn't taste fresh...unfortunate to write this, but do want to help others avoid a disappointing and expensive decision.
Lynn
We had a brief stay in Alexandria, and our family was looking for a place that would accommodate special diets. Elaine‘s was exactly what we needed. The food was fabulous. And the staff was very friendly. And such a lovely atmosphere too. If I lived in the area, I would eat here frequently.
Sue
We had a great dinner while enjoying unique cocktails! We even had the pleasure to meet the owner and hear the story about her grandmother. Thank you for sharing!
Linda
Lovely restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Food was delicious.
I went there on my birthday and I send a note to them that it was my birthday They didn't do anything for me, not even saying happy birthday to me 😞
Wonderful experience! The staff was very attentive. The owner introduced himself and explained the inspiration for the recipes and spoke about his family. Would definitely go back and highly recommend. The restaurant was also quiet and my group was able to converse.
We dined at Elaine's and had a fabulous experience. Hostess/Server/Owner were very pleasant and professional, and all made us feel like valued customers! Food and service was fantastic! Hummus, Brussels, Cauliflower, and Blackened Cod... all were delicious! Highly recommend!
Food and service were great, the atmosphere was very nice and the noise level wasn't too loud.
Fantastic first time dining at Elaine's. Everything was great and we look forward to dining here often including for special occasions. We tried the baba ghanoush and crispy Brussels to start - both amazing. Entrees we chose were the blackened cod - incredible and chicken shish - also strong. Dessert was a baklava cheesecake - yum! Drinks and wine were also great.
Great cocktails, blacken cod and branzino selections were amazing. Love the special attention by the owner/host.
Elaine's is truly a special place. Food, service, and ambiance are fantastic. A true gem in Alexandria! If you love Egyptian food you must try their Koshary! I especially enjoyed the mousaka and steak kebabs. Cynthia is so welcoming and kind. I went with friends and we will dine here every time we come to Alexandria.
Loved place although a little slow and on the boarder of being overpriced, however having said that will go back
The Brussels sprouts can use more seasonings or have the sauce drizzled on top not just puddled on the bottom The Benedict Hollindaise sauce could use more of a “kick” and more flavor perhaps paprika (hot Hungarian) or a shake of cayenne to add a sunle kick and depth to the sauce
We had a 6:00p reservation; early for a Saturday night. The dining room is lovely and understated. We enjoyed our window seat. We ordered roasted brussel sprouts with hot honey sauce on the side; roasted cauliflower with red pepper sauce on the side; and hummus. All of the food was good, but not 5-star. The hummus was a bit grainy (I prefer creamy), but had a nice mild flavor. The brussel sprouts were grilled to a dark char and were excellent. The sauce was too spicy for me although I was told it was "not very spicy at all." For people who cannot tolerate fire on their tongue, it was very spicy. My friend who likes spicy foods didn't care for it either. Just kind of bland. Same with the red pepper sauce. Not spicy, but bland. Hence I had to ask for salt to season both vegetables. It was brought to me in a little wooden bowl. No salt shakers I guess. I also had the pistachio martini. It was very flavorful, but disappointingly small. All that said, we enjoyed our dinner, the service was excellent, and we will return.
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We had a great time. The ambience was perfect. Classy but not over done. The owner greeted and sat us and explained the specials and the restaurant. Our meal was amazing. I had the blackened cod and it was the best cod I have had. We thoroughly enjoyed the mezza, entree and the dessert of baklava cheesecake was outstanding. We will definitely come back for more. .
Wanted to love this place, and the owner is very nice. The olive oil martinis were really unique and tasty....however the food was barely edible, warm or tasty. The falafel was mushy, the fave bean dip tasted more like an Indian green chutney, the lamb sheesh was cold and pieces so small, and the rice that came with it not cooked well, the scallops didn't taste fresh...unfortunate to write this, but do want to help others avoid a disappointing and expensive decision.
We had a brief stay in Alexandria, and our family was looking for a place that would accommodate special diets. Elaine‘s was exactly what we needed. The food was fabulous. And the staff was very friendly. And such a lovely atmosphere too. If I lived in the area, I would eat here frequently.
We had a great dinner while enjoying unique cocktails! We even had the pleasure to meet the owner and hear the story about her grandmother. Thank you for sharing!
Lovely restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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