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Ada's on the River, Alexandria, VA

Ada's on the River

4.8
4.8
3889 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Built around a custom wood-burning oven and featuring stunning panoramic views of the Potomac River, Ada's on the River draws inspiration from the ingenuity of Ada Lovelace, one of the greatest mathematicians of the 19th century. Ada's menus feature a selection of wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare, in addition to an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 638-1400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adil Aghandous
  • Private party facilities
    An homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s offers panoramic Potomac River views and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. ‍ The 260-seat restaurant includes 160 indoor seats, including a 32-seat private dining room, and 100 seats on the outdoor patio. The stylish interior provides a warm, modern feel with 15-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting booth seating. A unique wood-burning grill is the central component to the open-concept kitchen, nestled under sweeping hull-like wood paneling, and accented with vibrant red tiles. Original art features Ada, her father, the poet Lord Byron, and other literary figures such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Emily and Charlotte Bronte. ‍ Adas talented culinary team has created a variety of delicious, made-from-scratch menus. Options range from delicious hors d’oeuvres to multi-course plated meals.
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Duke Street and South Union Street
  • Parking details
    Many parking garages available in walking distance: 320 Strand, underneath Ada’s 206 Strand, between Prince and Duke (3 min walk) HB Parking, 115 S Union St (5 min walk) Torpedo Factory, 102 N Union St (7 min walk) Market Square, underneath City Hall (10 min walk) 111 S. Pitt (10 min walk) Tavern Square Garage, 418 Cameron St (12 min walk)
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 3,889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ada's on the River offers a "beautiful location" with stunning "river views," making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing service," particularly highlighting the "friendly and welcoming staff." The "cocktails are excellent," and the ambiance is "lovely," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

3,889 Reviews
  1. Geoff VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food, and atmosphere were all amazing! Also, meeting Sen. Warner was very cool.

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  2. Larry

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was awesome: mushroom lasagna, honey carrots, brussel sprouts, ribeye steak delicious!!! The best adult mixed drinks I've ever had. Great customer service thanks to our server Mr. Keith. 10 and of 10 Signed,,,1st Timer that'll be coming back...

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, good service. Just very loud in the restaurant. Could benefit from some type of sound/echo reduction system.

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  4. Lauren

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We picked this place to celebrate a birthday because one of us had been there for a business dinner in the private room & had been impressed with the food & service. We had hoped for a special experience. We called ahead for a nice table, noted on the reservation and in the call we were celebrating and we got stuck in the middle at the loudest/busiest part of the restaurant, at a tiny table (so small the servers made comments about not having enough space for plates) & every time the waiter for the next table came to talk to them we had his butt directly in our faces. It was a lot. The food was good (scallops excellent, salad overdressed and super limp probably from being prepared earlier, seared tuna was ice cold) The server was fine, if slightly absent, lots of upselling (so, so much- weird brand name dropping too “are you familiar with xxx?” Um, is this a coolness quiz?), no acknowledgement of the birthday…it was just all very underwhelming & definitely not worth the cost (close to 400 for two), the drive, the babysitter fees. So disappointing as we had high hopes to have a lovely birthday dinner and this place had such potential to be fabulous.

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  5. chazz

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alex was great, very helpful with menu choices and great customer service. My wife and I will definitely be returning soon.

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  6. Gen VIP

    Seattle85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour menu! I'll be back. Perfect for a few hours and laughs with colleagues.

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  7. Laurie

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with unique choices, fashionable cocktails, and impeccable service.

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  8. Thomas

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best burger I've had! My wife said the mushroom lasagna was excellent. Sam was a great waiter. It's pricey, but very good!

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  9. Susan

    Washington DC25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner. Beautiful setting. The restaurant was loud. The initial bar order was slow. A busy night. Food is good! Excellent service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best brunch I’ve had in a very long time. I’ll be returning with my mother soon!

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FAQs

Ada's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 638-1400.

Ada's on the River is rated 4.8 stars by 3889 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today

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Google Map for Ada's on the River

3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Duke Street and South Union Street
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Many parking garages available in walking distance: 320 Strand, underneath Ada’s 206 Strand, between Prince and Duke (3 min walk) HB Parking, 115 S Union St (5 min walk) Torpedo Factory, 102 N Union St (7 min walk) Market Square, underneath City Hall (10 min walk) 111 S. Pitt (10 min walk) Tavern Square Garage, 418 Cameron St (12 min walk)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adil Aghandous
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (703) 638-1400
  • Private party facilities
    An homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s offers panoramic Potomac River views and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. ‍ The 260-seat restaurant includes 160 indoor seats, including a 32-seat private dining room, and 100 seats on the outdoor patio. The stylish interior provides a warm, modern feel with 15-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting booth seating. A unique wood-burning grill is the central component to the open-concept kitchen, nestled under sweeping hull-like wood paneling, and accented with vibrant red tiles. Original art features Ada, her father, the poet Lord Byron, and other literary figures such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Emily and Charlotte Bronte. ‍ Adas talented culinary team has created a variety of delicious, made-from-scratch menus. Options range from delicious hors d’oeuvres to multi-course plated meals.
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