Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen

We loved having breakfast at Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen. The restaurant sits right on the Alexandria waterfront, inside the Hotel Indigo, with huge windows facing the Potomac River that fill the space with soft morning light — perfect if you enjoy calm mornings. The coastal vibe is relaxed and elegant without trying too hard.

We ordered the French toast with crispy bacon and the eggs Benedict with potatoes — everything was delicious and beautifully presented. It’s one of those breakfasts where you don’t rush… you just enjoy the moment.

If you’re staying nearby or exploring the waterfront, this restaurant is an excellent choice to start your day with great food and a peaceful river view. I really enjoyed taking pictures here. If you liked my photos, feel free to check out my Instagram @framinizingdiary.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Had breakfast here. Breakfast bakes were odd and difficult to eat. I found the menu small and odd.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Moises was amazing and friendly I give him 10 stars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thomas and Tonya are awesome! They greeted me as soon as I walked in, with smiles and pleasant vibes! The manager, Ken, recommended this cool drink called CAMPING. Was delicious… like a Smokey, s’mores, old fashioned.
Great experience. Next time I’m in old town, I will be back here first!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hummingbird Bar + Kitchen was our wedding venue for both the ceremony and reception. We booked with them in Feb. 2025 for an October 2025 wedding, and in those ~8 months, we probably emailed back and forth with Kenneth 100 times. He is a 5 star Event & General Manager - so patient with us, answering all our questions, and filling our requests. The setting was perfect, the staff set up and tore down the entire space for our event, and they were incredibly attentive, kind, and professional throughout. Our guests raved about the food, the hummingbird cake, and the setting along the Potomac river. The location was incredibly convenient for us and our guests - many who stayed upstairs in Hotel Indigo or nearby, walking distance, and everyone enjoyed the charm of visiting Old Town, Alexandria. Our wedding was such a special day, and while there are a lot of reasons for that - we are so happy that it happened at Hummingbird. Thank you, Kenneth, to you and your staff for making it happen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can’t rate the food because the service was so bad. With so many solid choices within walking distance / don’t waste your time. Such a limited brunch menu. Such a waste of prime real estate.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

It was the live music on the terrace that attracted us first off, so we grabbed a seat and had some drinks. Great live music and then the locals and other engaged us in conversation, more rounds of drinks ensued on a balmy Autumn evening and we went home very happy 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We had a delicious dinner with cocktails and dessert! The service was great! It's such a cute place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had our wedding at Hummingbird and couldn't be happier with our decision. Kenneth is a pro's pro and he and his staff are extraordinary. We were able to buy out the restaurant and side patio for over 6 hours and celebrate our ceremony, dinner, reception all under one roof (with the bonus of hosting our guests at the attached Hotel Indigo).

Planning a wedding without coordinators was stressful until we started to meet with Kenneth. He and his staff swiftly took care of all the behind the scenes details from menu selection, setup, teardown, food and drink service, and coordinating with our vendors like our DJ with setup and all associated questions / needs they had. We brought our own decor and Kenneth not only decorated the entire venue but made the vision come to life better than we ever expected.

Can't forget about the food. Almost every guest at our wedding commented that our dinner was one of the best they've had at a wedding which would have made our decision to book at Hummingbird worth it alone (the amish chicken especially was a hit). The bar service was incredible as well. Kenneth designed 2 killer signature cocktails that not only fit our theme but were possibly more well-received than dinner.

We want to thank all the good people at Hummingbird one last time for hosting our family and friends. They made our wedding as special as possible and I can't recommend them enough. We'll be back for dinner regularly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Hummingbird, and we can’t say enough about how wonderful this venue was! From the very beginning, Kenneth, the event coordinator, was exceptionally responsive and communicative, taking the time to quickly and thoroughly answer all of our questions and ensure he was able to make our wedding vision come to life.

For a smaller to mid-sized wedding reception, there is plenty of space in Hummingbird. The floor to ceiling windows give you a beautiful view of the Potomac and the space flows out nicely to an open patio. The food and service were also excellent, with several of our guests particularly noting how good the short ribs and crab cakes were!

Planning a wedding can be stressful, and reserving Hummingbird, and working with Kenneth, made the whole process so much more seamless and enjoyable. My parents also worked with Hummingbird and Kenneth to host a goodbye brunch the day after our reception, which turned out perfectly! Our guests loved being able to celebrate with us in such a gorgeous, unique venue, and we’ll always be so appreciative to Hummingbird and Kenneth for helping to provide us with a perfect wedding weekend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

False advertising?!
Dining out is never by chance for me. I have studied the menu, read the reviews, and planned out my health conscious meal during the day to be ready to indulge at the restaurant. Sadly, all my research fell short for Hummingbird.

Apparently there is a Monday “special menu” that is limited and also has features not available other days. I went tonight with my heart set on the whole grilled fish and hush puppies that I reviewed on the website multiple times. Not available. I still wanted fish, and there was a salmon linguine option. This dish is only offered on Mondays. It was flavorful but heavier than I wanted for the evening. I was clearly upset, however the food was still good, giving the 4 star review.

Salmon linguine: 5/5 crispy skin. Lemon cream sauce that was the perfect tang.
Spring salad: 5/5 fresh light salad. The spiced pecans were a great bonus.
Hummingbird Cake: got this to go! Great and moist. If you do not like banana this is not the dessert for you.

The Monday night menu is a great option as there is a 3 course meal for $40! But again, many of the standouts that I heard and wanted to try were not available.
I would go back on another night to try those.

Apparently there is a happy hour as well. The menu is not posted online, but there is mention of it in the timing, unlike the Monday menu.

Nice patio view looking at the water. As the sun went down, there were a few mice as noted in other reviews. I feel like this could be motivated but also you are sitting outside. Idk!
Great service.

Nice view and average food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Food weren't good at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Beautiful location but the food and service were sub par. We were all disappointed with our meals.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Ugh this place is SO cute! I had the chance to try it out during restaurant week with a friend and did not disappoint. The staff was fantastic and the views were amazing as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5