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1. Hen Quarter - Alexandria

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Alexandria

Booked 11 times today

Southern fare & Free Range Cocktails. Comfort dishes with a modern flare. Organic, farm-fresh, sustainable ingredients, made right!Important information: - Hen Quarter is located on the 2nd floor and does does have an elevator. Please be conscious of this before making a reservation. - All parties must arrive to their reservation no later than 10 minutes after the start of the reservation time. After that time, you will be considered a no-show and the cancellation fee applies.- All dining reservations are limited to 2 hours to ensure the establishment can accommodate all reservations.

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2. Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden

4.1

Excellent(666)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 11 times today

PLEASE NOTE****The Patio is first come first serve...we do not reserve it as the weather is unpredictable. NO PATIO RESERVATIONS WILL BE MADE. Inspired by St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers, Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden in historic Old Town, Alexandria blends traditional Belgium cuisine with a modern twist. Our creative mussel offerings can be thoughtfully paired with one of our extensive Ale selections. Whether you are sampling one of our many brews on the festive patio, or enjoying a waffle and frites in our bespoke dining room, Augie’s has you covered! We locally source the freshest and best ingredients to create our culinary offerings and our in-house beer Cicerones seek out both traditional and innovative brewers to provide a vast selection. The team at Augie’s is ready to take you on a culinary journey.

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3. AKB - Old Town Alexandria

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Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

An intimate bar, cozy booths and walls adorned with a whimsical menagerie of spectacle-clad creatures — just the backdrop for a few, well-deserved happy hours in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. The cocktails are hand-crafted and the plates, along with our house-made brick-oven pizzas, are supremely shareable.

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4. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.7

Exceptional(360)

Price: Moderate

• European • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 6 times today

---- IF FOR SOME REASON, ALL RESERVATIONS SLOTS ARE GONE, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ONLY ALLOW FOR 30% OF OUR ENTIRE RESTAURANT TO BE RESERVED AT ANY ONE TIME TO ALLOW ROOM FOR WALK-INS ----Opened in 1978 and located in the heart of historic Old Town, Alexandria, Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is one of Alexandria's best-loved and most inviting restaurants. Murphy's offers an extensive menu and top-class traditional cuisine in the welcoming ambiance of its cozy settings. A short 10-15-minute drive from the nation's capital, this landmark establishment is located at the main intersection in Old Town, King & Washington.Today, the tradition of great food and drink remains as steadfast as when the doors first opened back in 1978Murphy's has Live Irish Music seven nights a week and on weekends, on both floors.

5. Namaste' Jalsa

4.3

Awesome(81)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Alexandria

We promise you an unforgettable, unique and delicious dining experience! Namaste Restaurant will provide unique and magical taste to Alexandria, Virginia through international creative food, and hospitality that will make everyone feel welcome and special.

6. Epicure on King

4.3

Awesome(2)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 1 time today

Charming, family-owned bistro serving traditional Italian dishes, plus wine, beer & cocktails.

7. Bastille

4.7

Exceptional(3051)

Price: Expensive

• French • Alexandria

Booked 11 times today

Bastille Brasserie & Bar is located at the corner of North Fayette & Pendleton Street in Alexandria VA.Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux's award winning restaurant & bar, located in Old Town Alexandria, has continuously offered guests fresh takes on classic French cuisine, all within our quaint neighborhood brasserie.Our creations are rooted in the use of seasonal, locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients. Our passion for French food, wine & culture is what we celebrate daily with all of Alexandria & the DMV. Enjoy our casual atmosphere in one of our dining rooms, in our Bar-Café, or at one of our outdoor tables; where locals and travelers love to relax.We thank you for giving us a visit & we hope you’ll return, hungry for more.VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

8. Virtue Feed & Grain

4.6

Exceptional(4575)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 64 times today

Virtue Feed & Grain is a modern American dining room and bar located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Our menu offers an array of original recipe, flavorful, scratch-made dishes, along with extensive selections from the bar, like handcrafted cocktails, craft and small-batch beers, and an impressive wine list. The rustic elegance of our large, two-story restaurant provides a vibrant atmosphere for any dining experience, as well as private and semi-private spaces for private events, celebrations, weddings, business meetings, and gatherings of all types. The seasonal outdoor patio on historic Wales Alley offers views to the Potomac and a fun, casual destination.***Unfortunately we do not take advance reservations on our outdoor patio, but we will do our best to accommodate requests as space is available.** All Major Holidays will require a $50 deposit when booking and subject to a 2 hour table time. Please call the restaurant for assistance.

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9. Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 45 times today

MATT & TONY’S IS AN ENERGETIC AMERICAN FARE RESTAURANT SERVING BREAKFAST ALL DAY, LUNCH, AND DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK WITH A WELCOMING, COMMUNAL BAR.

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10. Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2898)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 34 times today

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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Mydalya
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely enjoyed my dinner with the girls at Hen & Quarter! Every dish was flavorful, seasoned to perfection, and so delish! Our waitress gave great recommendations!
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Hen Quarter - AlexandriaPrice: Moderate• Southern• Alexandria
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4.3
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Stacey
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Brunch at Murphys is always delicious! Service is always wonderful. And the price is right probably the cheapest brunch on King Street. One person had the seafood omelette, which was delicious! Another had the Irish country breakfast, which was absolutely delicious. Eggs were cooked to perfection. And our third person had waffles and bacon, and they were terrific too.
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Murphy's Grand Irish PubPrice: Moderate• European• Old Town Alexandria
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4.7
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Pennyvip
Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, as always. Service was great! Large group of kids ( really loud kids) really killed the “ambiance” sadly….
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Augie's Mussel House and Beer GardenPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria
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4.1
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Katie
Utah •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Jul 2024
We had a Great dinner there for my birthday. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Indian Salad, Bhaingan Bharta, Aloo Gobi, Garlic Naan. It was WAY too much food for 2 of us but I wanted to try a bunch of my favorites. Everything came out hot (except the salad of course!) and tasted wonderful. We got “medium” spicy level and I felt we could have easily gone to “hot”. The staff was wonderful and also gave me a sweet birthday treat at the end. If we end up back in Alexandria we’d definitely go back.
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Namaste' JalsaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Alexandria
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4.3

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1. Hen Quarter - Alexandria

2. Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden

3. AKB - Old Town Alexandria

4. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

5. Namaste' Jalsa

6. Epicure on King

7. Bastille

8. Virtue Feed & Grain

9. Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

10. Vola's Dockside Grill

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