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Vermilion - Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Vermilion - Alexandria

4.6
4.6
4031 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Guided by Chef Anthony Chittum, Vermilion stands committed to the growers, farmers, watermen and myriad purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic watershed. As a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Anthony brings an innate sense of place to each plate with an intractable reverence for local ingredients, and an aesthetic that allows these ingredients to shine.

The thoughtfully curated beverage program at Vermilion echoes this philosophy with an expansive offering of terroir-driven wines and a cocktail menu committed to seasonally-sourced ingredients. A sensational collection of over 150 fine whiskies, ryes and bourbons rounds out the experience and for many serves as reason enough to visit time and again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-9669
  • Website
    http://www.vermilionrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, please contact our Private Dining Events Team at events@vermilionrestaurant.com
  • Location
    1120 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Fayette St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St. Metro Station. If you are taking the King Street Trolley, exit at the Fayette St. stop heading in either direction.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • The Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Vermilion’s Dining Room offers a seasonally-driven celebration of our Mid-Atlantic region and the myriad purveyors who call it home. Chef Anthony Chittum’s continuously evolving menus reflect the day-to-day seasonality of their work and serve as a love letter to the rich bounty this region provides. In addition to the a la carte menu, we're proud to offer the Farm Table tasting menu experience, a family-style three course option designed to showcase our menu in its entirety. For guests unable to access the upstairs dining room, we will happily offer this in the downstairs tavern and bar.
    The Dining Room photo

  • The Tavern & Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Vermilion's Tavern & Bar menu is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality ingredients from the region’s best producers to provide a dining destination for any occasion. This experience is available to all guests dining in the downstairs dining room and at the bar. While reservations are encouraged for seating in the Tavern, our spacious bar is perfect for last minute get-togethers, happy hour revelry or a simple snack at any hour. Seating in the bar is available first come.
    The Tavern & Bar photo

  • Brunch at Vermilion

    Multiple dates available
    Vermilion incorporates the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region in an array of fresh takes on classic brunch offerings. A stellar collection of ingredient-driven cocktails, American wines and local beers provide the perfect accompaniment to each and every dish.
    Brunch at Vermilion photo

Menu

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What 4,031 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vermilion in Alexandria offers a "terrific" dining experience with an innovative farm-to-table menu that showcases locally-sourced ingredients. Known for its "creative curated menus" by Chef Chittum, guests rave about the "outstanding" food, "superb service," and "lovely ambiance." Regular menu updates ensure a fresh experience each visit.

4,031 Reviews

  1. Jason

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the prime rib 3-course special. The steak, potatoes, bread, and salad were fantastic. Had samplings of 5 appetizers… they were okay. Dessert wasn’t great. The biggest disappointment was the wine pairing… $75 for 3 drinks that weren’t awesome.

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  2. Melody

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch service and amazing food as always - can’t recommend this place enough!

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  3. Melody

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful that the full menu is available in the tavern! The staff is wonderful and the food is consistently delicious. Absolute go-to whenever we’re in Old Town.

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  4. Geoffrey

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been for several years and came back for Caitlin's wedding. Really had a fantastic table and the Farmer's table deal is an absolute steal. Reminded me of great nights in Europe.

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  5. Jonathan

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good, not great. A mock tail, cocktail, glass of wine and dinner for two was $215 plus tip. We ordered the farm table for two. $75 per person. You get a portion (more than just a taster) of every appetizer, then split a entre and dessert. The appetizers were good. The entre (duck) was good but when you split it up it is two thin slices for one person and three thin slices for the other, this was not an appropriate amount of food for the cost in my opinion. Dessert was cider cake which was nice. we had reservations for 6:15 and didn’t finish dinner until 8:30. On the slow side to get our first round of drinks. Then a 20ish minute gap between appetizers and entre, and another gap between entre and dessert. Overall, food and atmosphere were good, not great. For $200+ for dinner for two I expect it to not take 2+ hours to get through.

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  6. Chiara

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty nice restaurant with a casual/elegant atmosphere. Loved the red accent wall cushions, the brick walls & arch, and the 2nd floor wine cellar wall. The entrée menu is small and it seems to change as I can’t find it online since I didn’t take a picture of it, but we had drinks, appetizer, dinner, and desserts. I ordered the duck entrée and the flavor & meat tenderness were excellent. My relative ordered the frontier bison short rib (found it in the older menu online) which I tasted; the flavor was amazing, but the meat was not tender. The desserts we ordered were the warm apple cider cake which was dried and not as good as the madeira poached pear which was very good (found them in the older menu online). Getting silverware and the drinks took a bit longer than expected, but our waitress was super nice and polite.

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  7. L.Blair

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve supported Vermillion fairly regularly over the years and glad to see Chef Chittum back. They had run out of a couple items on a fairly limited menu which made selections more of a challenge . First course was okay, fried oysters arrived cold and needed salt which wasn’t on table. I hate that. Second course was a little more satisfying, I had Rockfish which also needed seasoning. I’ll remember to ask for salt prior to ordering when I go there again and I’m not a salt fiend. Wife had bison short ribs that I felt were undercooked as I believe braised short ribs should be fall off the bone. These were far from that. Deserts, drinks, wine selections and service was good to very good. Not my best meal at Vermillion yet it will remain my favorite spot in Old Town.

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  8. Tim

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Friendly and professional service by waitstaff and bar with amazing food that will tantalize your taste buds.

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  9. Sara

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yummy food, cheery and helpful waitstaff, wonderful ambience.

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  10. Michelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service excellent, ambience good. Food was average.

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FAQs

Vermilion - Alexandria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-9669.

Vermilion - Alexandria is rated 4.6 stars by 4031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vermilion - Alexandria

1120 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fayette St.
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St. Metro Station. If you are taking the King Street Trolley, exit at the Fayette St. stop heading in either direction.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.vermilionrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-9669
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, please contact our Private Dining Events Team at events@vermilionrestaurant.com
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