Barca Wine Bar & Pier

4.7

1779 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 13 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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BARCA is Old Town Alexandria's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. Located in Robinson, BARCA (Spanish for boat) styles shipyard chic and Catalonian coastal influence into a waterfront Pier and Wine Bar. Both indoor and outdoor locales serve up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:30–21:00 Wed 12:00–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(703) 638-1100
Website
https://www.barcaalx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Leo Estrada

Location
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Old Town Alexandria
Cross Street
Duke Street and South Union Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 1,779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for outdoor dining
Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barca Wine Bar & Pier offers a vibrant dining experience right on the river, known for its "simply the best" ambiance and "great service." Guests rave about the "delicious tapas and desserts," with standout dishes like croquettes and whipped goat cheese. The scenic location is perfect for enjoying "beautiful sunsets" and "fireworks," particularly from the outdoor seating. While some reviews mention "overly salty" dishes, the "friendly and attentive staff" make each visit enjoyable. Ideal for casual gatherings, Barca remains a favorite for its "unique environment" and "fantastic view."

1,779 Reviews

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Pamela
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars for Artie(sp?) and his coworker. Loved all the tapas and especially the wine selection, including a Tempranillo from the secret stash ;) Can’t wait to return to the outdoor location on the pier in warmer weather. 💕
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John
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink choices :) thank you guys! We had a cute date there
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Laura
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I visited on a Wednesday night. The vibes were great for our dinner. Pretty quiet in the indoor seating but very much still in the holiday spirit. Everything was amazing!!!
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Amanda
VIP
Austin
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was very slow and server wasn’t very attentive. Food was good but nothing exceptional. Prices are higher due to the location on the waterfront.
Barca Wine Bar & PierResponded on 9 December 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We apologize we were unable to create a five-star experience. We have shared your feedback with the management team and hope you will give us another opportunity to impress you.
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Nancy
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are locals and every time we go there it’s consistently delicious.
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Emily
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always friendly, efficient service and delicious food.
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nader
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites. Get the feeling you’re on vacation as you sit by the water outside and enjoy tapas that never disappoint.
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lynda lee
Baltimore
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Butternut squash👍👍 Mushroom crostini👍👍😋 Tuna👍👍 Date 👍👍
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Richard
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful out door on Potomac River dinning. Perfect on a nice day.
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Erin
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and beautiful view over the water. I would definitely go back if I'm visiting the area again.
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Barca Wine Bar & Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 1779 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 13 times today

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, Tue, Thu 11:30–21:00 Wed 12:00–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leo Estrada
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.barcaalx.com/
Phone number
(703) 638-1100

Barca Wine Bar & Pier

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Popular dishes

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What 1,779 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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