King & Rye

4.5

721 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

King & Rye is the reflection of the bounty of the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. We feature seasonal, intentional ingredients sourced through real relationships with farmers, makers and butchers. With humble, refined menus rooted in tradition and authentic flavors that go beyond the expected to offer a deeper exploration of Southern cuisine, we're a place where you can expect slow food, proper whiskeys and genuine hospitality.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Website
https://www.kingandrye.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.
Private party facilities
Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .
Private party contact
Jessie Castner: (703) 842-2773

Location
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Alexandria
Cross Street
King Street/South Pitt
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Public transit
King Street Metro
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Cast Iron Cinnamon RollUS$10.00
Cream Cheese Frosting | while they last!
Seasonal ToastUS$8.00
Goat Cheese | Roasted Pumpkin | Pumpernickel Bread | Mint
Deviled EggsUS$9.00
Organic Eggs | K&R Hot Sauce | Dilly Beans | Bourbon Smoked Paprika
Local Farmer's SaladUS$10.00
Baby Arugula & Spinach | Apple | Pomelo | Pecan | Citrus Dressing | Goat Cheddar
Buttermilk PancakesUS$10.00
Brown Butter Peaches | Vanilla Diplomat Cream | PA Maple Syrup

BRUNCH

K&R CheeseburgerUS$17.00
Smoked Cheddar | Whiskey Onions | Remoulade | Potato Roll | Tater Tots
Shrimp and GritsUS$19.00
House Smoked Bacon | Cherry Tomato | Shellfish Bisque
Creamed Chicken & BiscuitsUS$15.00
Shenandoah Valley Chicken | Cream Gravy | Fried Egg | Sage
House Smoked Bacon BenedictUS$16.00
Biscuits | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Crispy Red Potatoes
Egg White OmeletUS$14.00
Spinach | Tomato | Goat Cheese | Crispy Red Potatoes
Virginia BreakfastUS$14.00
2 Eggs | Crispy Red Potatoes | Country Ham, Bacon or Sausage | Biscuit or Toast

SIDES

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)
With House Made jam or with Sausage Gravy
- $4.00
- $6.00
Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse GritsUS$7.00
Butter | Chives
Edwards Virginia Country HamUS$7.00
Autumn Olive Farms Sausage PattiesUS$7.00
House Smoked BaconUS$7.00
Thick Cut | PA Maple Glaze

COCKTAILS

Grapefruit Rose SangriaUS$9.00
Charles & Charles Rose | Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit | Cointreau | Grapefruit Juice | Lime Juice | St. Elder Liqueur | Grapefruit | Strawberries
Four Roses Red SangriaUS$9.00
Red Wine | Four Roses Bourbon | Cointreau | Cranberry | Lemon Juice | Black Raspberry | Orange Wheel | Blackberries | Lemon Wheel
Peach BelliniUS$8.00
White Peach | Prosecco
MimosaUS$5.00
Orange Juice | Champagne
Spicy Watermelon CrushUS$12.00
El Tesoro Blanco | Lime Juice | Jalapeno Syrup | Triple Sec | Watermelon
Sippin' PrettyUS$12.00
Sipsmith Gin | Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic | Cucumber Wheels
PalomaUS$8.00
Dulce de Vida Grapefruit Tequila | Lime Juice | Grapefruit Juice | Club Soda

What 721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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King & Rye offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," a charming atmosphere, and standout dishes like the "Virginia Breakfast" and "shrimp and grits." The cocktail garden is a highlight, though reservation issues may occur. It's perfect for brunch with friends or a casual evening out.

721 Reviews

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Kim
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers and dinner were good. Dessert was unremarkable. Bread pudding and banana pudding.
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Jeremy
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were delicious. The staff went above and beyond to celebrate my birthday.
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Diana
VIP
Charlotte
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service and nice menu with interesting selections. It was a repeatable experience.
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Klaudia
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
King & Rye is very good. I was at the restaurant with my friend for brunch and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and the service was very friendly. It is located inside the Alexandrian Hotel and afterwards, guests can enjoy the hotel lobby and the fireplace to keep them warm.
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Neil
Columbus
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were there for brunch which is a different menu than weekdays. It’s a very short menu focused on southern-themed egg dishes built around very heavily-seasoned cayenne potatoes. They’re crispy and could be quite good but are so heavily crusted in seasoning, they overpower everything on the plate. Nobody at our table had more than one or two and I looked around and noticed that was the case at other tables as well. The cinnamon roll was good, not as good as promised, and is served hot in a skillet. There is no fruit of any kind on the menu unless you count the orange juice, which is meh. Seems like they could up the game to at least have fresh squeezed juice. They do an excellent job of scrambling eggs. Seriously, they were exceptional. Perfectly cooked, tender and served with fresh chives. The breakfast sandwich looked nice. And the skillet breakfast is quite large, but is mostly potatoes. Service was fine, kind of brusque, but they’re a smallish place and need to turn tables.
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Lee
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great as was the service but it was freezing in the restaurant. Definitely need to do something about the cold air coming in from the doors at both ends of the restaurant.
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Will
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Brunch! Cinnamon roll is a must! Love the potatoes and thick bacon too.
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carrie
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely family dinner at King & Rye. The Brussel sprouts, roasted vegetables, and Macaroni and cheese were delicious. The kids enjoyed the hamburger and we enjoyed the steak.
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Susan
Denver
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Virginia Breakfast was just what I wanted! Good Virginia cured ham, perfect sunny-side-up eggs, creamy grits (by request) and a flaky biscuit with jam. The coffee was fresh, hot, and plentiful. My server was charming and efficient. True to the slogan, this is simple food, done well. Walking down to the waterfront on a beautiful morning and back to the King St. station was a good way to work off some of those brunch calories!
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Brenda
VIP
Washington DC
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greeted with a welcoming smile by Leo the manager and the host manning the reservation desk. We were seated promptly. Sean our server was amazing. The restaurant was extremely busy due to the Scottish Walk Parade. Sean was very attentive, our food arrived quickly. Virginia breakfast and my white egg omelette was delicious. Leo, Sean and Gretchen are a awesome team. Thank you. We will see you next year!
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FAQs

King & Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 842-2761.

King & Rye is rated 4.5 stars by 721 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
King Street/South Pitt
Area
Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Public transit
King Street Metro
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.kingandrye.com/
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Catering
Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.
Private party facilities
Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .
Private party contact
Jessie Castner: (703) 842-2773

King & Rye

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

STARTERS

Cast Iron Cinnamon RollUS$10.00

Seasonal ToastUS$8.00

Deviled EggsUS$9.00

Local Farmer's SaladUS$10.00

Buttermilk PancakesUS$10.00

BRUNCH

K&R CheeseburgerUS$17.00

Shrimp and GritsUS$19.00

Creamed Chicken & BiscuitsUS$15.00

House Smoked Bacon BenedictUS$16.00

Egg White OmeletUS$14.00

Virginia BreakfastUS$14.00

SIDES

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)

Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse GritsUS$7.00

Edwards Virginia Country HamUS$7.00

Autumn Olive Farms Sausage PattiesUS$7.00

House Smoked BaconUS$7.00

COCKTAILS

Grapefruit Rose SangriaUS$9.00

Four Roses Red SangriaUS$9.00

Peach BelliniUS$8.00

MimosaUS$5.00

Spicy Watermelon CrushUS$12.00

Sippin' PrettyUS$12.00

PalomaUS$8.00

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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