American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Alexandria

Denise Iles

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Scott Steimel

&pizza - Potomac Yard

93/100 (1074 ratings)

"Good customer service, great price, pizza veggie toppings wasn't fresh today and pepperoni didn't look or smelled fresh, I took off. The fountain..."

Tea Jay

"We enjoyed this place. They have a good selection of toppings. The dough is really good. They only carry priva6bra d soda which is expensive. I would..."

Nate B

"Love this place!!! The pizza is always consistently delicious, and the service is even better. Staff and management really know what they’re doing...."

Lyndsey

"Love their pizza and my order was ready on time! They have great and friendly staff at this location, and I'll definitely be going..."

kenney jackson

"Delicious pizza and great service! They give plenty of toppings and my order is always completed on..."

May S

Tap Room

"Very chic location. Excellent french onion soup. It had to by far be the best french onion soup I ever had. The flatbreads were fantastic. The waiter..."

Tiff Cruz

"Brabo Tasting Room is connected to the Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa, Alexandria, Virginia. After a long day of flying, always a good opportunity to..."

Annette C

"Great place to try a cocktail, a hearty French onion soup and flatbread. The duck sausage flavorful. Service attentive and drinks well mixed. This is..."

Alex Holston

"This was our first time here. Picked it based off of the google search “pub”....we are avid pub goers and this definitely wasn’t one. More so..."

Allanna Jones-Anstaett

"Limited breakfast menu but the sampler was a pleasant surprise. The waffle had a hint of sweetness and but the applesauce was unpleasantly tart. The..."

Scott Besemann

"Great atmosphere, fun place to eat. Great brunch. Food was delicious. Coffee was good. Service was excellent. Worth your..."

Kay Vaughan

"Place looks ok. Tables are too small for 4 people. Food is ok for this price. Mussels were good but quiche and duck sausage were..."

Oksana Podorovskaya

"I recommend ordering the mussels as it comes in big portions, cooked in a delicious sauce. I also recommend ordering a side of bread to soak up all..."

David Park

Del Ray Cafe

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was my first time here, just moved to the neighborhood back in July and I wasn't sure if I was going to like Alexandria and have been debating..."

Amorita Tenicela

"Amanda, Lucas and Finley took us there for breakfast this morning. Was over the top!! From the moment we walked in, the staff was taking care of us...."

Lance McCormick

"Just had brunch!!! So delish! The burger is so yummy and totally love that you can do gluten free, paleo and keto here! Highly..."

Lola Capps

"4 hungry travelers stopped in this past Friday on our way to a wedding and had and experienced awesome breakfast. We alll enjoyed the food and the..."

Joseph Long

"We needed to get dinner before a show at Arena Stage, and since today was my husband's birthday and the day I retired, I thought Del Ray Cafe was..."

Diane Johnson-Quinn

"We had our 16th Wedding Anniversary dinner celebration at the Del Ray Cafe. We love the food, the service and the atmosphere! They made us feel very..."

Rachael Torgeson Price

"I love coming here for brunch. Super fresh food and wonderful service! I’m single and eat out by myself a lot. The manager/owner just came up to me..."

Elizabeth Muia

"The place is really nice, we went to celebrate one of my friends birthday, the place is beautiful, clean, cozy. The food was amazing, really tasty..."

Estrella Barrios Nasser

"We enjoyed a delicious brunch this weekend! It was our first time and we will definitely be back! Great service, friendly people. My husband had the..."

Mary Don Hege Shumaker

"My mom and I each had the quiche of the day, and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had! The bread for the table, coffee, and garlic fries are..."

Allison Claire Speake

"Visited from Indianapolis on Sunday, best eggs Benedict I’ve ever had, hands down 😍 Can’t wait to come..."

Tiffany Tubb

Sweet Fire Donna's

92/100 (1829 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Food was amazing! Service was incredible! If you want a local spot with great beer and the closest thing to NC barbecue in Alexandria, here is the..."

Carly J. S. Dittmar

"Nice and friendly atmosphere, extremely quick service. Food has nice prices and more importantly is very good! Definitely recommend that you try out..."

Megan Mahal

"Great food, great service. Sauces paired well with the brisket (Original) and the pulled pork (Mustard, Vinegar....can’t remember their names)...."

Erik Grebner

"Visiting from the Midwest and this place beats Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City BBQ. The brisket and burnt ends were to die..."

Trent Kiersey

"Sweet Fire Donne's is always a wonderful, amazing place. Every time I go there's always delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and a beer..."

Joseph Greenlund

"Love SFD's! Not only is the food great and drink selection AMAZEBALLS, but every single time we've been in, the staff is super friendly and goes out..."

Jenn Novesky

"Great small business. Outstanding food and customer service. Highly..."

Charles Tomasello

"The food is great and the prices not bad!! Lots of food options, likely something for everyone’s taste..."

Marsha Cecil

"Always delicious! Never lets me down when I need my BBQ fix. Took the time to take a picture of my Texas Trio and posted to IG, just so my vast..."

Randell Laughlin

"One of my favorite old town places! They have the best happy hour..."

Cierra McClellan

"Great food - turkey, pulled pork, & burnt ends, cream corn, potato salad, collards - all of it was YUM-O! Nice atmosphere and friendly, helpful..."

Beth Sisley Englert

"The best pulled pork sandwich in Old Town, Alexandria Virginia. Wonderful bar. Please add cheese grits to your..."

Madeleine Mitchell

"Had lunch with coworkers the other day and I’m glad they brought me. The pulled pork cobb salad was amazing. Quick and great..."

Jeanna K. Williams

Mission Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love this spot! The employees are super welcoming and kind. The atmosphere is super cool and very patriotic 🇺🇸 The food was absolutely..."

Jennifer Bowling

"As always at every Mission BBQ I've been to - people were friendly, efficient and helpful and the food was..."

Patricia Nazelrod

"Always really great food and friendly service. The BBQ and special plates are awesome. Sides are delicious also. I love the strawberry shortcake,..."

Matthew Hanna

"I truly enjoy this location and the environment. I appreciate Missions BBQs service to all military, veterans and their families. The food was..."

Dylan Simon

"Mission BBQ is a chain centered on honoring the Military. They do not give any discount, but helps servicemembers causes. The menu is simple but..."

Dib Dias

"From the second you walk in to the moment you leave its a great experience. It starts out with a loud and proud “Hi Folks”. Ask me for my order..."

James Thacker

The Curve

Wheelchair Accessible

"It is a great place, drinks was cold and always on the table plus the wings and the Hawaiian pizza was one of the best... I will return. My waitress..."

Todd Breese

"Jason is Da Man. He's our 'regular' waiter. We live local and it's a nice spot to hit. My Missus loves her wings and they have the best anywhere,..."

Daniel Devane

"My class had their 25th anniversary here outside on the patio. The food was so delicious! Loved the BBQ pizza and wings. We had a great time! Thanks..."

Julie Noggle Brown

"Three best things at The Curve... Long Island Ice Tea, Big L Plate and Boss Hog Pizza... With those items and the great customer service you get from..."

Larry Oliver

"I loved this place! Such a fun place and the food was really good..."

Debbie Heeter-King

"Excellent food and service. Fun atmosphere. Love the ladies room! Don't look behind the door!..."

Jean Yoder

"The food is awesome. The staff is awesome. The owners talk to you like your their family. The place is just all around the..."

John Richardson

"Excellent pizza and the manhattans are great! Staff is very nice and they even remember your name!!!..."

Robert Muse

"just ate there Sunday evening. Being from Georgetown, very Southern IN we have been there many times. Friends of Kelly and Chico... Missed seeing..."

Patty Keithley Ritchie

"Food was delicious, establishment was clean, bathroom was a must see � & Lisa was an excellent waitress!! We will definitely be..."

Tamee Miller Shonk

"We love going to The Curve on Thursday evening. Food is awesome & servers take excellent care of..."

Marlena Washington

"The chicken and noodles were fantastic, more than I could possibly eat. Great service and a great..."

Phillip L Dashler

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Will definitely go back..."

Deborah Thornburg Baur

"Small homey feel neighborhood bar. Fantastic giant tenderloin sandwiches. Best in Central In. as far as I know. Staff friendly and..."

Dennis Neff

"Great..."

Tom Beane

"Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere! Everything was great about it. Very welcoming and I will definitely be..."

Leslie Clarkson

"Great place to have a drink and play some corn hole! The owner Billy is amazing behind the Bar! Kind of reminds you of Cheers where everybody knows..."

Super Nova

"Great..."

Jay Marlow

"Very friendly atmosphere and great food! Hamburger and Tenderloin were very..."

kellie ryan

"Great group of people. Food was hot and..."

Carol Hamilton

"Best tenderloin and what keeps me coming back... Buffalo Chips and friendly..."

Max Johnson

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Pamela's Bayou In A Bowl

91/100 (1030 ratings)

"Ladies were smiling and friendly. .like coming home. Loved the beans and rice, chicken gumbo and shrimp po boy. Will go back. Only suggestion I..."

Calypso

"Best lunch, hands down! 🙇 Home made tea is the bomb!! A bit pricy, but for the freshly, cooked portions it's totally worth it!! Plan to go here..."

Amy K Normand

"Tried this restaurant after seeing great online reviews about it. The food was amazing! We wanted REAL food, not fast food. Everything was..."

Kenny Blackwell

"What a great spot! We found this on "nearby places" when looking for a place to eat. We were traveling from Texas to Florida. The southern style food..."

Penny Shelton

"2 thumps up. Awesome people. Great food!! :) southern home cooking!..."

Taylorlillian55

"Great little hole in wall place! Good home cooking soul / southern..."

Sleeks West

"Awsome food!! My favorite is the baked spaghetti I could eat it every day! The baked chicken is my second..."

Adriane Lee

"If u would like a home cooked, southern n soul meal, then this is where u need to be! Absolutely..."

Big Catdaddy

Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town

91/100 (3892 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

Toastique

"Great selection of toasts, smoothies and bowls. Given that it's a breakfast place, I just wish they had more coffee choices than "regular coffee"..."

Maria Ekstrand

"This place serves the most unnecessary and unpractical food on the planet BUT it is AMAZING! The presentation of the dishes alone is a culinary..."

Steve Semonich

"Great toasts, bowls, smoothies and juices!! I tried a lot of their things and everything was great. It would be great if they wouldn’t use to-go..."

Isabelle Kipp

"You just feel like a better person after you eat here. The overnight oats were about the best breakfast I have ever had. All of the toasts are a work..."

Michael Lyman

"By far one of the best avocado I’ve ever had. So many flavors that mix heavenly. Also definitely recommend the nitro cold..."

Lea W

"The food is delicious, the presentation is amazing! Be aware of a very limited sitting space. For sunny days there are no..."

Svet Lana

"The biggest and the tastiest toasts I’ve ever had!!! So glad we found this spot next to our hotel. The smoked salmon toast was super refreshing,..."

Yvonne He

"super cute storefront with delicious heathy food. i can’t vouch for most of their toasts but their smoothie bowls are delicious. my personal..."

Haley Markusson

Lucille's Red Kettle Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Great food and great people! This place is a must try especially on Thursday when it's fried chicken day! They have the best fried chicken in the..."

Robyn Renee

"What a great place! We had breakfast there both going and returning from a recent trip to the Gulf! The food was excellent and the service was great!..."

Kaci Bauman Cunningham

"Passing through from Orlando FL, AWESOME place! Must stop in! Wonderful staff, great atmosphere, and DELICIOUS..."

Adriana Martinez Zaragoza

"Alexandria is blessed with having such a place as this to stop for a good "like home cooked" lunch. Polite reception upon entering by very nice..."

Don Lester III

"Our favorite place to have breakfast .Great service ,food is always delish prices are very..."

Virginia Kerry

"I had the biscuits and gravy the first time I went. It was one of the best I've had. People there have a wicked sense of humor. If you work nearby..."

Gerald Woodward

"Good food good people first time eating there ..the shit was..."

Jeremy Jones

"Best food in central Central Louisiana. Hospitality like you've never seen. Only open for breakfast and lunch so hurry in and experience the best..."

Lane Winn

"Breakfast is a must, absolutely the best in central Louisiana, and at a great price. Real Louisiana coffee, home made biscuits, and people who..."

Allen Rowlen

"Great food!!!! And a fun place to go to. See you..."

Mike Kuhnell

"Great service, great food! My husband and I have to be at work EARLY! They get us in and out in perfect timing! Very reasonable prices for great..."

Rose Waguespack Hayes

"Good food and service with a smile. If your looking for one of the best burgers ever this is the place and the BBQ sandwich. Two people could eat it..."

Damieon Hodges

"Homemade Food, so good and plenty of it. Cooked like Momma cooked. Their omelets are awesome! Highly..."

Erin Stewart

"One of my favorite places to eat ! The staff are very friendly and the food is fantastic..."

Annie Myers

"Very friendly staff. Fast service. Food is awesome....like home..."

Marlene Biggs

"The best home made pancakes I've tasted..."

Derry Isaac Jr.

"Great family place. If they know you, it can be brutal. LOL. All in fun. They do breakfast as it should be......hot fresh and flavors developed...."

Ernest Mitchell

"Was greeted immediately by the sweetest lady I’ve encountered in a long while. Definitely a better experience than the last place I went to this..."

Mother Trucker

"OOPS! We got there late. There was no baked chicken and half the sides were out. I settled on the fried chicken and potato salad. The chicken was..."

Dara P

"The people here are extremely friendly and treat you like family. The food never fails either! Whether you want an omelet or a hearty lunch these..."

April Drennen

"Friendly staff, lunch specials were plentiful...just not tasty..."

Marilyn Shipman

"The staff was very nice and friendly and the food was very good ! The bacon cheeseburgers chicken and sausage gumbo, they're so..."

Ja'Nae Gradney

"Server and food was awesome. Great little country..."

Nancy Bennett

"I love eating here! The atmosphere is great, the staff is very attentive, and the food is very tasty. The place has a small-town feel where folks..."

Nathan Martin

"I ordered online. The timing was perfect and they got the order right. One of the best places to get a steak n cheese. Their pizza is delicious and..."

Leah Gonzalez

"The sandwich was good and the sweet tea was just right. I opted for the steak and cheese and the 8" was plenty. I haven't been to Big Al's since I..."

GoodConsuma I.

"For a quality Cheesesteak in the NOVA area, this is the place. Good portions, great quality. Fries were a little on the soggy side, but overall..."

K K

"If I closed my eyes, my cheese steak transported me to South Philly. (Full disclosure I have never lived in South Philly but have dined on their..."

Perks Advisor

"Cheesestraks are always good, but they have terrific breakfast sandwiches too! I love the bacon egg and cheese on an everything..."

scott donelson

Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken

"Always fresh,good prices,friendly staff.Idea location,the anytime you are hungry type place to grab a bite.Come hungry,the portions are..."

Kevin Turner

"They did not disappoint! Food was awesome! Service was great! The plate lunches were filled with plenty of food! We definately got what we paid..."

Mandi Pujol Guillory

"Absolutely best burgers in town. Don't believe it? Go try one. "Who goes to a chicken place for a cheeseburger?" All the smart people. That's..."

Dirk Margheim

"I really love the friendly staff at the Lee St. location they aim to please everyone!!!! The chicken is the best by..."

Shannon Hulbert Hollis

"Best chicken in town ! Fresh and huge pieces ! And their plate lunches are great too..."

Dave Edens

"My bf brought me here on Sunday. We both had the cheeseburger and fries and they were great and huge. I will definitely be..."

Melanie Stracener Ransome

"Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Best chicken around. None..."

Jodie Fontenot Lemoine

"They have great chicken. There's are better than Popeye's. I love there chicken!..."

Monica Gracie Williams

"Good variety of food made fresh & good..."

JR James

"Huge portions. Fried chicken very fresh and tasty. Fried were normal crinkle cut..."

Truong Tra

"Best chicken in town. ALWAYS fresh. Special sauce is amazing. Canes..."

David Tackett

"Wonderful Food !!!! Give it a try you will be glad you..."

Louella Jo Jones

"Best fried food and que in Cenla!!! We eat here every..."

Clint DuPlechian

"Large portions, great taste, and very nice..."

Jenny Carson King

"The best chicken in..."

Elaine Veal

"Awesome Chicken & when they say Big Chicken they mean..."

Roger W. George

"I ate one of you guys' burgers tonight and it was..."

Tremeka Nichole Johnson

"I love their Chicken and Cajun..."

Charlene Rachal

"Who goes to a chicken joint to get a cheeseburger? We do!! And you would too if you ever tried one here. We’ve been coming almost weekly since it..."

Dirk Margheim

"Shrimp and fish plate is AMAZING....Shrimp are a nice size. Definitely 2 to 3 bites😁. I think it is now called Sam's Southern..."

Shonetra S.

"Their shrimp po-boys are awesome. Fair prices, awesome..."

Robert Robertson

"This is really a place for lunch. The fish plate lunch special was really good because the fresh fish was lightly breaded in the French fries were..."

William B

"Amazing food! Damn good!!! Must try if you haven't! Also have great..."

Ryan Rabalais

"Dude remembers me and knows what i order friendly people and the food is awesome everyone I send there loves the..."

Justin James

"It was a nice homey place to eat and the wait staff was friendly and the food was good they had a great..."

Wayne Cox

"New name of business; Sam's Eatery, gives a lot of food and very nice..."

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