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Vola's Dockside Grill, Alexandria, VA

Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6
4.6
2914 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 935-8890
  • Website
    https://www.volasdockside.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.
  • Location
    101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
  • Public transit
    The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

Monday - Friday | 3 - 7 pm | Available at the bar, high top tables and Hi-Tide Lounge

    TWO BUCK SHUCK

    • Chef Selected OystersUS$2.00

      BAR BITES

      • Chesapeake Crab DipUS$8.00

        lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, grilled garlic bread

        • Crab Hush PuppiesUS$8.00

          blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade

          • Buffalo Chicken SlidersUS$5.00

            fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw

            • Juicy Lucy SlidersUS$9.00

              house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun

              • Pepperoni MusselsUS$10.00

                blue mussels, thick cut pepperoni, garlic, shallots, piquillo peppers, baby tomatoes, grilled garlic bread

                SANGRIA

                $7

                • Mixed Berry

                  • Pineapple-Mango

                    FROZEN

                    $7

                    • Strawberry Daiquiri

                      • Frozen Orange Crush

                        SIGNATURES

                        $7

                        • Painkiller

                          • Sunshine & Rays

                            • Love Potion

                              • Angry Rooster

                                • What a Melon

                                  WINES

                                  $7

                                  • Prosecco, La Marca

                                    • Pinot Grigio, Lagaria

                                      • Chardonnay, William Hill

                                        • Rosé, Lagaria

                                          • Merlot, Firestone

                                            • Malbec, Alamos

                                              • Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

                                                DRAFT BEER

                                                • YuenglingUS$4.00

                                                  • Miller LiteUS$4.00

                                                    • Draft BeerUS$6.00

                                                      Ask for Selection

                                                      CROOK & MARKER

                                                      0 Sugar | 100 Calories | 5% ABV | Gluten Free

                                                      • Classic Lime MargaritaUS$8.00

                                                        Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ

                                                        • Blackberry Lime MojitoUS$8.00

                                                          Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Rum, NJ

                                                          • Grapefruit Lime PalomaUS$8.00

                                                            Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ

                                                            Last updated: 13 December 2024

                                                            What 2,914 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
                                                            • 4.4Food
                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                            • 4.3Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                            • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                                              Seafood

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Vola's Dockside Grill offers a vibrant riverside dining experience with "great food and service." Guests frequently praise the delectable crab cakes and attentive staff. While indoor noise can be high, outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the Potomac. Perfect for seafood lovers, this spot is a "go-to" in Alexandria.

                                                            2,914 Reviews

                                                            1. Christine

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great lunch on a dreary Sunday afternoon. The crab cakes were fantastic, as always.

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                                                            2. Phillip

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              4.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great view of the King Street Alexandria waterfront. Friendly service and great food.

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                                                            3. Karen

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The crab hush puppies were phenomenal. There were 5 of us at brunch - I ordered the crab cake benedict, and my food was lukewarm when it arrived. No one else from my party mentioned their food being lukewarm or cold, so it could just be that mine was out first. My dad's only "complaint" was the noise - He felt like he couldn't have a conversation with any of us, even though we were in the back corner of the restaurant. Other than that, everything was phenomenal.

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                                                            4. Pendleton

                                                              Richmond

                                                              1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Young man (host) doing the checkin for reservations was rude but our server was lovely. My friend had a dish she liked but my clams with marinara sauce were awful- the sauce tasted like tomato soup. They were very busy and it was not worth sending the dish back because we had already waited a long time.

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                                                            5. Lyssa

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              32 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              32 reviews

                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Oliver was our server and we sat outside on December 7 to watch the boat parade… He made our night…… the service was phenomenal and he was a delight… The food is always very solid. We had peel and ate shrimp, the crab dip is extra yummy. My husband had the grouper sandwich with Old Bay fries …..also super yummy and my friend had the linguine with clam sauce and even though she’s from New York was very happy. 

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                                                            6. Damien

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Been here many times. The food is always good. The specials are delicious. The service is exceptional. Good value for a great night out. Nice views of the water. They play good music. The lavatories are nice and there are like 4 of them. Great date night ambiance.

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                                                            7. Lorna

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Service was very slow. The waitress forgot every aspect of my dinner… Forgot my drink, then forgot to put in my dinner order, and then was going to bring the check before our dessert had even come to the table. Nothing was comped. The fish and chips was just OK And the muscles were very small. Won’t be going back.

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                                                            8. John

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Overall, very good dining experience. Food was excellent and the service was very good. Two small issues were: 1. The background music was too loud; 2. the coffee served was lukewarm. Customers want hot coffee, not lukewarm.

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                                                            9. William

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great spot - love coming here for brunch! great views of the water, great food, great cocktails!

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                                                            10. Darrin

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Everything was really good and it was fun to be there, but the best part was our server Maddie. She was friendly helpful and made the experience joyful. Thanks!

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Vola's Dockside Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vola's Dockside Grill also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.

                                                            Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2914 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            19:00
                                                            Booked 36 times today

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Vola's Dockside Grill

                                                            101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross Street
                                                              King Street
                                                            • Area
                                                              Old Town Alexandria
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Seafood
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
                                                            • Public transit
                                                              The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://www.volasdockside.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (703) 935-8890
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.
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