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RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

RT's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2254 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
A photo of RT's Restaurant restaurant

RT's Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Alexandria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
RT's Alexandria's renowned neighborhood restaurant has been the place for fresh seafood in Northern Virginia for over 34 years. RT's has been a fixture on the Washingtonian Magazine's "Top 100 Restaurants" list in the metropolitan area and is one of the highest rated seafood restaurants in the nationally acclaimed "Zagat Survey". Their unique menu features many Creole and Cajun specialties including Jack Daniel's Shrimp, Spicy She-Crab Soup, Crawfish Etouffée , Jambalaya and their popular "Death" by Gumbo . This "Little Gem" is located in the heart of Alexandria only steps away from The Birchmere music hall and not only features a great menu but also has an extensive special list that changes on a weekly basis.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-6010
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    George Christou
  • Private party facilities
    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Glebe Rd
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 2,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RT's Restaurant is a cherished neighborhood gem celebrated for its "authentic Cajun and Creole" cuisine. Guests rave about the "best seafood" in the area, including oysters, crab cakes, and she crab soup. The "friendly and attentive service" complements the inviting atmosphere. Perfect for pre-show dining near The Birchmere.

2,254 Reviews
  1. Geoffrey

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There’s a reason RT’s has been around so long in this location. They are excellent at what they do. We were a small (4) birthday group on a Friday night at 6. It would be hard for me to find fault with any aspect of the experience, from check in and seating to settling the check. But the food and drinks are why folks keep coming back.

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  2. Andrew

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant for New Orleans style cuisine.

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  3. Art

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been frequenting RT’s for 30+ years. I was disappointed today w/ the food. It’s NOT near as good as I’ve experienced in the past. There were 4 in our group . . one of my guest did not finish his entree. The bill was $150 and the meal did not meet expectations. Way too expensive for poor food quality.

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  4. Peter

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere with Excellent food and service, as always!

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  5. Elaine

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and so was the service. My husband and I happened upon this restaurant and we will definitely visit again. The staff were very welcoming and our meals came out quick and delicious. We loved it!

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  6. Harry

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, interesting menu choices, attentive staff and good value

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  7. Elliott

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was welcoming and attentive, as always. The rockfish and chicken Oscar specials were delicious and generous, and everything was evenly hot. And there's plenty of parking nearby.

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  8. Kimberly

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! I have come here so many times and it never disappoints! It is one of my favorite places!

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  9. Leisha

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant was not quite what we expected. The food was just ok. Nothing spectacular.

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  10. Stephen

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu. Local gem. Excellent service and the food is fantastic. Will be back for dinner again.

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FAQs

RT's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. RT's Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-6010.

RT's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2254 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of RT's Restaurant restaurant

RT's Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Alexandria

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RT's Restaurant

3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glebe Rd
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George Christou
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-6010
  • Private party facilities
    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.
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