Elaine's

4.6

249 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 23 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
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
MARIA RAMÍREZ
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 249 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elaine's in Alexandria offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "amazing" food and "flavors that are absolutely life-changing." Known for its authentic Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant boasts a "charming space" and a "lovely" atmosphere. Guests frequently mention the "delicious" dishes, "attentive" service, and the owner's warm hospitality. A "hidden gem" worth visiting!

249 Reviews

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Mary Kay VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was really looking forward to dining here given the good reviews. But it was cold throughout my meal. Since it was 44 degrees outside, it shouldn't have been cold inside. Service was good but the food (both apps and entrees) arrived just "warm" rather than "hot". Water was refilled constantly but you had to ask to have the dirty plates taken away. Might have been the worst martini I've ever had. I can't say as I'll never give it another try, but it will be a while. They ARE trying and it is a cute place, but not quite up to par.
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Mark VIP
Washington DC55 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were fantastic as always and the staff was very attentive to out table. It’s always a great experience
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Marynelis
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and customer service! Will return.
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Lyssa VIP
Washington DC35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal. There were 4 of us and we shared a ton of apps; hummus, babaghanoush, carrots, Brussel sprouts, and calamari. The pita is yum. All delicious! Then we shared a whole branzino which was so yummy. For dessert we shared the rice pudding and baklava. Excellent service. Lovely ambiance. Highly recommend!
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Laurel
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful time at Elaine’s. The food was excellent especially the halloumi appetizer. The waiter gave accurate descriptions of the dishes. Wonderful time all around.
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Elizabeth
Baltimore2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely neighborhood restaurant in North Old Town serving modern Mediterranean dishes. Perfect for date night. Fun cocktail selection, nice mezze and grilled entree selections, some with a nod to the owner’s Egyptian roots. Cozy but modern decor. Noise level was a bit too high for our liking due to a large, loud group seated nearby, and the lack of anything to absorb sound. Service was friendly, even if a little slow due to the volume of full tables on a holiday weekend. Prices seemed a bit high, but would definitely return again for a special occasion.
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lorraine
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday brunch was lovely. Especially recommend the mushroom crepe. Service was properly attentive.
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Caroline VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this beautiful restaurant. The owner and server we lovely and helped us orient the menu. Great cocktails and various mezze that kicked off the night and then lamb shank, two different salmon and one scallop entree to round out the meal.
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Sarah
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such amazing food and drinks! Service and atmosphere are fantastic as well!
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Robert
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mina was personable and attentive. She provided outstanding service
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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 249 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

15 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 23 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
MARIA RAMÍREZ
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 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Elaine's restaurant rated?

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