Elaine's

4.6

217 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences.

Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sameer Hunter
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Location
208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613
Area
Old Town Alexandria
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$12.00
Vodka, Kahlua, Expresso
SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINIUS$13.00
Pistachio Milk, Vodka
COOK’S COMAUS$15.00
Vodka, Frangelico, Ksarak, Lemon & Prosecco
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRDUS$15.00
Mezcal, Tequila, Dark Berries & lime, Rosewater, harissa, Aleppo & pomegranate, Egg white
LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINIUS$16.00
Rosemary, thyme & olive oil infused gin, vermouth
THE HIGGINS AVIATIONUS$15.00
Gin, Crème de violette, Maraschino liqueur, Lemon
THE GIBRAN JOURNEYUS$16.00
Dark Rum, Ruby Port, black tea, Middle Eastern spices, hazelnut & vanilla, clarified milk
MON MIROUS$16.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Amaro Averna, crème de cacao
POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDERUS$14.00
Cognac, Crème de cacao, Cream, Nutmeg

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elaine's in Alexandria offers a "hidden gem" dining experience with "outstanding" food and a "warm and attentive" service. Guests love the "delicious" Mediterranean-inspired menu, including vegetarian options, and the "fabulous" ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive owners" and unique atmosphere, despite occasional noise and service hiccups.

217 Reviews

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Paul
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food served with passion with an engaging owner. Our party had a wide range of menu items and were all great. In fact we were arguing about who had the best :) can’t go wrong here.
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James
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wonderful ambience. Varied menu to satisfy everyone. Halloumi appetizer and Brussels sprouts were special!
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Alfa
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. One of my favorites in the DMV area.
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Dan
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been twice now and really enjoyed our dinner both times. Scallops are terrific and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.
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Christabelle
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful food and service! They were very busy and overbooked by OpenTable but did a fantastic job and food was not delayed.
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Adrienne
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a little slow, but food was amazing. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
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Ross
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint setting. Delicious food, excellent service.
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Mary Ellen
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a gem in Old Town Alexandria. Elaine’s also hosts ‘book talks’ and has a lovely space upstairs with a library feel. Jeffrey was kind enough to let the 4 of us sit in that beautiful upstairs space….even though we were the only ones there. The ambiance was exquisite…with beautiful soft music in the background and excellent service…even though our server had to come upstairs to tend just us. The food and cocktails were delicious! It’s a little on the pricey side…but well worth it! Will definitely be back!!
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Kathy
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale yet cozy feel to the restaurant. Wait staff and owner care, pay attention - top notch service. Interesting mezza plates - the two we ordered - crispy Brussels and baba ghanoush, were amazing. Best pita bread I’ve ever had! Our entrees from the grill - a salmon dish and branzino were also delicious. And…they host free literary events in their upstairs venue! We’ll be back!
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Anne
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Elaine’s for the first time last night. It was terrific - definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood. The food was impeccably presented and delicious. The service was warm and appropriately attentive. The ambiance reminded me of cozy restaurants I’ve walked past in urban residential neighborhoods in Berlin and Bogota. We expect to be back often.
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FAQs

Elaine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-0517.

Elaine's is rated 4.6 stars by 217 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

21 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613

Additional information

Area
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Executive Chef
Sameer Hunter
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Elaine's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

Signature Cocktails

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$12.00

SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINIUS$13.00

COOK’S COMAUS$15.00

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRDUS$15.00

LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINIUS$16.00

THE HIGGINS AVIATIONUS$15.00

THE GIBRAN JOURNEYUS$16.00

MON MIROUS$16.00

POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDERUS$14.00

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elaine's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elaine's restaurant rated?

Is Elaine's currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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