King & Rye

4.5

709 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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

Experiences

Thanksgiving at King & Rye
US$68.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us on Thanksgiving, Thursday, 11/28 from 12 PM - 4 PM for our special Thanksgiving service. Our 3-course prix-fixe menu is $68 per person and features irresistible and seasonal choices like Delicata Squash Soup, Roasted Turkey Breast Roulade with all the fixin's and our 14-hour braised Short Rib. Complete your meal with Sweet Potato Pie or our Peanut Butter Bacon Bar! A Credit Card is required for all reservations. Cancellations within 48-hours and no-shows will be charged $30 per person. For parties over 6 people, please call the restaurant to make your reservation.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Brunch
14 Dec 2024 only
🎄 Tis the season for festive fun and fabulously awful fashion! 🎄 Join us for our Ugly Christmas Sweater Brunch, where the food is hot, the mimosas are flowing, and the sweaters are delightfully tacky! Whether it's an explosion of sequins, a flashing Santa, or a full-on holiday-themed monstrosity, the uglier the better. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with good friends, great food, and a whole lot of holiday spirit.
Christmas Eve at King & Rye
24 Dec 2024 only
Let us take care of the cooking while you create lasting memories with your loved ones. Celebrate Christmas Eve at King & Rye with festive food and drink specials. Enjoy a Gingerbread Old Fashioned or Mulled Wine while indulging in our Christmas Eve Specials including Trinity Boudin Balls, Molasses Glazed Ham, and Creekstone Farms Tenderloin. Don't forget to save room for the Southern Fried Apples and Eggnog Shortbread Cake.

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 709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King & Rye offers a delightful dining experience with standout service and a charming ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the "delicious" food, especially during brunch. While some feel the menu could be expanded, the cocktails and appetizers receive high praise. Ideal for special occasions and casual gatherings alike.

709 Reviews

K
Katie
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was perfect and food is amazing! Our server was Amiyah and she was delightful! Can’t wait to come back!
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Dave
Charleston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Pork chop was overcooked and tough. Lemon pound cake dessert was stale. $200 dinner for 2. Won’t be back
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JenniferJ
Richmond
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is always outstanding at King and Rye. I had requested a quiet table with my reservation and the host initially tried to seat us right in the loud bar area. I asked them to try to accommodate my request and they did which was excellent. Our server was just ok. He was not articulate in his speech and we could barely understand him or hear him over the volume of the restaurant. His table side manner could have been more friendly and engaging. A server can make or break your experience and he definitely could have been more attentive and friendly. Overall the food was excellent.
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Scott
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Old Fasioned, pork chop was a little tough. Fantastic service!
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Chuck
Tampa
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
5pm reservation, they open at 5pm but we received very slow mediocre service because the 1 waiter eventually had a table of about 14 people. We were never once asked how our food was or received drink refills. Not sure how we feel.about going back yet.
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Alexandra
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for dinner! Went with a colleague and it was perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
King & Rye was a GREAT experience! The menu prepared be chef Tomas was INCREDIBLE. Hubby and I got the trout and chicken with the carrots and brussel sprouts which were absolutely amazing!! The sauce, flavor and tender texture of the proteins was sublime. Dessert was great as well although we were incredibly stuffed by the end of the meal. However, if you have space the stone fruit cobbler was topnotch. Lastly, the ambiance was romantic and the service was 5 stars (shout out to Imani who was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu). If you are looking for delicious food, cozy ambiance, and welcoming staff visit King & Rye!!
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Midge
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night! The pork chop and roasted vegi’s were fantastic, and my dinner companion had the shrimp and grits, which she said was outstanding. Service was great, atmosphere was great. Will definitely eat here again when in town.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Always love to come to King and Rye! See you again soon!
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Jim & Jocelyn
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped in for brunch on both Saturday and Sunday during this trip. The menu is great and all of the food was amazing and presented very nicely. We had Yasser as our waiter on both occasions. He was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and engaging. He provided great advice on our selections and helped to make our visits very enjoyable. We will absolutely be looking forward to returning during our next visit. Keep up the great work! Jim & Jocelyn.
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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 709 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Thanksgiving at King & Rye

Ugly Christmas Sweater Brunch

Christmas Eve at King & Rye

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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