Della J's

7692 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
(571) 371-8495

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Lee's Seafood Platter Flounder Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Crabcake with Collards and Mac N Cheese
Fried Chicken Wings w Collards and Sweet Potatoes
Fried Calamari with Onion Straws
Smokehouse Loaded Burger
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Fried Chicken Strips
Fried Green Tomatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken & Waffles

Menu

Teas / Lemonade / Soft Drinks
Della J's Sweet Tea (24 oz)
24 oz. Our brewed in-house specialty with a hint of lemon!
1/2 Sweet & 1/2 Unsweet Tea (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Unsweet Ice Tea (24 oz)
24 oz cup. Our brewed in-house unsweet tea
Arnold Palmer (24 oz)
24 oz cup. Our brewed in-house sweet tea and lemonade
Unsweet Arnold Palmer (24 oz)
24 oz. Our brewed in-house unsweet tea and lemonade
Lemonade (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Coke (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Diet Coke (24 oz)
Ginger Ale (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Orange Fanta (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Root Beer (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Sprite (24 oz)
24 oz cup
Pellegrino Sparkling Water (16.9 oz)
16.9 oz bottle
Pellegrino Sparkling Water (25.3 oz)
25.3 oz bottle

STARTERS
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted fresh brussel sprouts tossed gently with pecans & bacon, topped with caesar dressing and Romano cheese
Boom Boom Cauliflower
Deep fried fresh cauliflower with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip
Fried Green Tomatoes
Hand-cut and breaded green tomatoes, served with our chef's special sauce
Wingettes
Choice of Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Sweet Chili
Potato Skins
Topped with melted cheddar cheese & bacon
Mozzarella Sticks
Hand-cut and breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce
Fried Okra Bites
Hand-cut and breaded fresh fried Okra bites with Panko bread crumbs served with a side of homemade remoulade sauce
Panko Mac & Cheese Balls
Mac & Cheese balls rolled in Panko bread crumbs and deep fried to perfection.
Taquitos - Chicken
Hand rolled chicken taquitos with black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. Served with homemade pico de gallo and sour cream.
Boom Boom Mushrooms
Deep fried fresh mushrooms with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip

SOUP / SALADS
Soup of the Day
Soup selection varies daily. Call (571.371.8495) for today's offering.
Moroccan Stew
Vegetarian Delight! Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Potatoes, Cilantro, Raisins, a host of Moroccan seasonings, and of course, Couscous
Della's House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, cranberries, apples, croutons
Caesar Salad
Romaine, fresh Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed in a Creamy Caesar dressing
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, hard-boiled eggs, croutons
Beet Salad
Artisian lettuce, beets, corn, squash, tomatoes, tortilla strips, dates, tossed with russian dressing

SANDWICHES / SUBS
Chicken Biscuit
Bell & Evans boneless breast (deep fried) on a buttermilk biscuit with honey. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Fish Fillet Sandwich
Choice of Whiting (may contain small bones), Tilapia, Flounder or Catfish with lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Shrimp Po'Boy
Deep fried jumbo shrimp with lettuce, tomato & homemade remoulade sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Colossal lump crab cake on a Brioche Bun with lettuce, tomato, choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Pulled smoked BBQ chicken on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Pulled smoked BBQ pork on a Brioche Bun with a garnish of coleslaw. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Chicken Club Sandwich
Bell & Evans boneless breast (fried or grilled), Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, sautéed onions on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Smokehouse Loaded Burger
1/2 lb Black Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce and topped with homemade onion straws. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Meatball Sub
Homemade meatballs (beef/veal/pork), provolone cheese and Marinara sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Roasted Turkey Decker Club
Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white or wheat toast. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Steak & Cheese Sub
Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauteed onions & mayo on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or coleslaw.
Italian Veggie Sandwich
Brie cheese, baked squash, Artisan lettuce, fig spread, miso cream on a crispy grilled pane turano Italian bread

ENTREES
BBQ Chicken
Succulent smoked BBQ chicken, choice of 1/4 white meat, 1/4 dark meat or 1/2 chicken. Choice of two sides.
Jumbo Fried Chicken Wings
Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two sides.
Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic, cilantro, and olive oil. Grilled, deep fried or pan fried. Choice of any two 4 oz sides.
Coconut Panko Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp tossed in coconut & panko. Choice of two sides.
Fried Fish Entrees
Choice of Whiting, Tilapia, Flounder or Catfish. Choice of two sides.
Lee's Seafood Platter
Combo of one fried fish fillet (Whiting, Tilapa, Flounder, Catfish), two jumbo shrimp (grilled or fried) and one jumbo lump crab cake
Baby Back Ribs with Pecan Rub
Slowly smoked, tender baby backs with a homemade pecan rub and BBQ sauce. Full or half order. Choice of two sides.
Chicken Breasts
Bell & Evans boneless breasts, deep fried or grilled. Choice of two sides.
Fried Chicken Strips
Three fried chicken strips. Choice of two sides.
Salmon Stuffed with Crab Meat
Hand cut baked fillet stuffed with colossal lump crab meat with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two sides.
Grilled Salmon Fillet
Hand cut salmon fillet with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two sides.
Pork Chops
Pork Chops with gravy, choice of deep fried or grilled. Choice of two sides.
Rib Eye Steak
16 oz Rib Eye (USDA Choice - Hand Cut), boneless, tender, grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two sides.
NY Strip Steak
12 oz boneless, NY Strip (USDA Choice - Hand Cut) grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two sides.
Jambalaya Pasta
Jambalaya Pasta with shrimp, chicken & andouille sausage in a spicy sauce and garlic toast (no sides)
Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta in a creamy cajun alfredo sauce, broccoli, tomato, mushrooms, romano cheese and garlic toast (no sides)
Fish & Grits
Fried fish fillet (choice of Whiting, Tilapia, Flounder or Catfish) atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.
Shrimp & Grits
Three jumbo shrimp atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, spring onions and tomato butter sauce.
Coconut Panko Shrimp & Grits
Three jumbo coconut panko shrimp atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.
Grits Bowl
Bowl of grits, topped with cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.
Red Velvet Waffle & Chicken
(FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze and chicken strips (no sides)
Red Velvet Waffle
(FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze

ENTREE ALA CARTE ITEMS
Three Jumbo Wings
Three Jumbo Shrimp
Catfish Filet
Flounder Filet
Tilapia Filet
Whiting Filet
Ribs (Half Order)
Half order of smoked Baby Back Ribs with pecan rub
Ribs (Full Order)
Full order of smoked Baby Back Ribs with pecan rub
One Chicken Strip
Chicken Breast
Pork Chops

SIDES (ALA CARTE)
Collards
Mac & Cheese
Potato Salad
Cabbage
Mash Sweet Potatoes
Mash Potato & Gravy
Mash Potato, Gravy on Side
Fries
Cilantro Rice & Gravy
Cilantro Rice, Gravy on Side
Grits - Side
Veggie of the Day
Veggie selection varies daily. Please call for today's offering (703.866.8058).
Baked Beans
Vegetarian baked beans.
Coleslaw
Corn
Black Bean Salad

KID'S MEALS
Kids Grilled Cheese
Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.
Kids Chicken Fingers
Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.
Kids Spaghetti
Add a homemade meatball or two.
Kids Grilled Hamburger
Choice of hand-cut fries, mac & cheese or corn.
Kids Jumbo Wing
Choice of hand-cut fries, mac and cheese or corn.

CORNBREAD / BREAD
Hush Puppies
Sweet corn hush puppies
Cornbread Piece
One piece of homemade corn bread with corn kernels
Cornbread Basket
Four pieces of homemade corn bread with corn kernels
Buttermilk Biscuit
Buttermilk Biscuit Basket
Four buttermilk biscuits
Bread (2 slices)
White or Wheat Bread (2 slices)
Toast (2 slices)
White or Wheat Toast (2 slices)

Individual Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Homemade Peach Cobbler
Sweet Potato Pie - Slice
Jerry's oh soooo good sweet potato pie
Bread Pudding ala Mode
Homemade bread pudding, choice of bourbon sauce or caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ghirardelli Brownie ala Mode
Warm Ghirardelli brownie with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Banana Pudding
Cake - Chocolate Chip Pound

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Recent Reviews

Our team of 17 held its end of season luncheon at Della J’s Alexandria VA. The entire experience (e.g., establishment, food, service, etc.) was awesome! The staff… It started with Q&A with the hostess (Yvette), who also walked me thru the website to view menu options and how to make an online reservation. Then there was the manager (Catrina) who clearly explained the reservation process, payment and the services to be provided on the day of the reservation....
April 2025
Went around 4:30-5pm on a Sunday. It was kind of busy but the food was great and seating didn’t take long. The food was great and tasty. This was the salmon stuffed with crab and sweet mash potatoes and Mac and cheese. I do think the drinks could have been better. Lemonade drink was a fountain lemonade something …. Overall great atmosphere and food. Kid friendly and nice staff.

Kid-friendliness: Booster seats and high chairs
March 2025
I have driven by this place for years and for some odd reason never checked it out. My friend and I needed a quick brunch and did not want to deal with parking in Old Town, so I stumbled upon Della J's through a Google search and I am so glad we tried it. Everything we ate was great. We both went for the chicken & waffles, her the regular waffles and I went with the red velvet. The chicken tenders were crisp & flavorful, and waffles light & fluffy. If you get...
March 2025

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Della J's

7692 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 371-8495