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The Cottage Restaurant
85/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
Crepes
Sit down
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE places to eat! Everything they have on the menu is simply fabulous and they have the best customer..."
Brooke Davidson
"Great food and great service. Native Alexandrian living in Texas now and always visit the Cottage when I’m in town visiting..."
Paul Johnson
"The stuffed burgers are like nothing else, so good. The cottage potatoes are amazing, and the service is great..."
Jason Robert James
"A hidden jem! Once you try the Cream of Shrimp soup you're hooked! Been coming here for 25yrs+. A Great..."
Kyle Davies
"Food is tasty 😋 & the staff is friendly!!! What a..."
Crystal Bellino
"The cream shrimp soup , cornbread and almond tea was scrumptious. Waitress was very Joyous and knowledgeable of the menu..."
Sharon Shuron Friday
"This was my first time eating at the Cottage and it was delicious the employees were very friendly and the atmosphere was amazing I will most..."
Sandy White
"Love everything on the menu! The Cream of Shrimp/ Cream of Broccoli soups and the Tomato Basil quiche are..."
Beverly Easterling
"It is only opened 2 hours a day but a great place to grab a fast..."
Larry Robin
"The Cottage is a favorite place of mine. ..."
Susan Marsh
"Great food and service! A wonderful dining..."
Bruce Coodie
"Great food and service; friendly atmosphere! Large variety of food with reasonable..."
Marguerite Robin
"By far the BEST dining experience in CENLA! We can always come here and enjoy a pleasant meal with fantastic wait staff!!! Hard to come by here in..."
Samantha Stanley
"We �the Cottage. Delicious food and such nice..."
Viva Monk Don Grant
"GREAT FOOD EVEN BETTER SERVICE Taylor made perfect recommendations for me to try. This was my first visit and I will be back. I had the Ham and Swiss..."
Norajean Aldy
"Delicious food, attentive and friendly staff and more affordable than I thought it would be. Definitely going to try to go more..."
J R
"Excellent food and service! One of my top restaurants to visit when I travel home. You won't be..."
Lavetta Kemper
"Demi shrimp for the win! Lunches at The Cottage do not disappoint. Friendly staff, great food, clean, quiet. Great place for meeting with clients...."
Jonathan Peyton
"Had my Grandmother's 90th here. Staff was excellent at attending to a large party. Food was delicious as..."
Anna Bryant
"Quaint little place to grab a meal. Food was awesome and fairly priced. They have art from a local artist for sale, will have to take some extra $..."
Christi Wood
"Everytime I come to town I have to get my fix of this place! Brings great memories of when i lived here. Never..."
DBritt Ncognyto
Buzz
84/100 (784 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
American
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Breakfast
Cupcakes
Cakes
Quiche
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Mid-range
"After stopping nearby for coffee, we took a stop over to the shop to see what there was to try. Quite a varied selection of pastries and baked goods...."
Vincent Meli
"My project team ordered me cupcakes for my birthday. Since were in Alexandria we try to figure out what the best place for cupcakes in this area is...."
Mark Orebiyi
"I drive by here often when visiting friends in Alexandria and have always wanted to try it. I stopped by here last week to pick up half a dozen..."
Jasmine Cha
"- cupcakes and cookies were fresh, had good flavor, and looked very nice. - prices not normal for the area. - parking for the area is hit or miss..."
MkMG09
"Very nice place with around 6,7 tables outside and more inside. Clean and organized. Really good cupcakes and other types of pastries. Good service ...."
A Mac
"Great experience! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Would definitely go again and recommend to friends! Special thanks to Terri and Jasper for..."
Jenna Klages
"Yum! The cakes here (and sandwiches) are delicious! Allie and team were so gracious to work with as we re-planned and scaled our wedding a few times..."
Jennie Allison
"Nice little coffee shop with what looked like very tasty pastries. I took one star away simply because they did not take tap and pay. In 2021 I..."
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Virtue Feed And Grain
84/100 (6853 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Chicken And Waffles
Corned Beef
Crab Cake
Lobster
Waffles
Lobster Roll
Cakes
Tapas
Pasta
Lamb
Fish Taco
Salad
Wings
Pesto
Tacos
Mac and cheese
Fish
Ribs
Crab
Pork
Duck
Burger
Wild boar
Calamari
Hamburgers
Hummus
Nachos
Risotto
Poutine
Mussels
Toasts
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Sit down
American
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Out with friends for girl's night and Matt was our waiter in the bar. Personable and on top of things without being annoying and helpful with the..."
Kelly Epps
"The Duck Poutine was phenomenal!! The only thing better was my melt in your mouth Prime Rib, Sunchoke, and grilled Broccolini. My wife had the fish..."
Daniel Saint-Victor
"Wish I could score it higher. While in the area for a conference, selected this restaurant as we heard it was great. And it was! The staff was super..."
Carol Cantin Aubut
"Why did we wait so long to try this place?!! This is by far my new favorite restaurant in Old Towne. The restaurant is gorgeous, the service was..."
Kati Grabham
"This is the restaurant you must try! The atmosphere is cozy, romantic and sports-friendly! I had the sweet potatoe tacos which were out of this..."
Nicole Musante Lussier
"The patio was a great spot to enjoy the day, very cozy. The waitress, Randi, was very attentive and sweet. The filet was cooked perfectly and the..."
Michelle Bridges LaRocca
"Been to Virtue many times now and love the food and dining outside!! My favorite item is the pork tacos!! They are mouth watering!! Everything is..."
Michele Melick
"Hands down best spot in old town. Fun environment, great vibe and atmosphere. Staff is amazing and food is..."
Meredith Bonitt
"New waitress and she was smiling all the time . I wanna say good luck her and will be back and see you. Thanks for best service and good food ..."
Ayako Watanabe Fisher
"We had the crab dip and Crab cake sandwich with duck fat fries and Blue Cheese burger with duck fat fries. We left SO stuffed and the food was..."
Tara Butfiloski
"What a great little surprise at the end of the Trolley ride. Fantastic service, delicious food and ridiculous atmosphere. I had the special roast..."
Cheryl Goodson
Diner 22
84/100 (1262 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is awesome.  Great food and service at a fair price.  The portions are huge, you will not leave hungry!Family owned for 48 years...."
Ed Wilt
"Great place to grab a bite to eat.. This wonderful diner is located on Route 22, not the address given. Though you can't tell from outside..."
Ebeth
"This place is really nice. The restaurant environment is very clean and we'll maintained. The staff are all very friendly. The food is top notch! ..."
Shannon Hunter
"A quite small dinner which is a must in the area. Really nice service, amazing food and cheap prices. The pancakes are simply delicious! The only..."
Juan Margalef
"Harley is a most incredible person and waitress. This place is spacious inside and outside, clean, as well as friendly Bring your appetite, you will..."
Dave Mason
"Great atmosphere and FANTASTIC pies! They taste homemade. I cheated on my diet to have the lemon meringue. Worth. Every...."
Glenn Haertlein
"It is a great breakfast/brunch place. The pancakes are really fluffy and you can have an unlimited number of them per less than $6. The service was..."
Fiorella Oreggioni
"A wonderful trip back into the old days of great roadside cafe's. Food was well prepared and my fiancee and I loved the family style dining. All day..."
Philp Baker
"Had breakfast there two morning. It was fantastic food and server. Highly recommend..."
Melissa Desmarais
Boulder Tap House - Alexandria
84/100 (1807 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Grill
Pub
American
Beer restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Tacos
Bar
Pub
Grill
American
Beer restaurants
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our food was great... Service was good, was unsure of the beer flavor I wanted and a couple samples were given to decide. Kids had ice cream shakes,..."
Kurt Gillund
"Great service waiter was right there whenever we even thought we needed him . Cheese deep fried. To die for. Perfectly good bacon cheese..."
Les Deckert
"Literal heaven on earth. Best guac in the world! The entire staff is a bunch of intelligent, sexy angels..."
Michelle Witkin
"The Southwest Black Bean burger was delicious! Our server, Kelsey, was wonderful and our overall experience was great. We will be..."
Laura Winarske
"I really like this place. Never ever have gotten bad food. Great wait staff. Its good. Great..."
Michelle Reents
"Food was great, good variety of beers on tap. Service was outstanding, atmosphere was good, busy but..."
Terrill Schmidt
"Good food and good service. No complaints, except too much food. Had never been here before. We enjoyed our..."
Gay Halverson-Loesch
"Excellent food and service! We ordered carnitas pork tacos and cheese curd burger and they were delicious! Kids ordered milkshakes and they loved..."
Jamie Gillund
Junction Bakery And Bistro
83/100 (1084 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Toasts
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The gourmet salads and assortment of baked goods for our military medic appreciation event was beyond expectations! The salads were fresh, unique,..."
Johnnie Barrett
"Had a hard time deciding on what to get because it all looked SO good. Ended up getting the Cubano and was not disappointed. The location is super..."
Sarah E
"Stumbled upon this cute bakery and so glad I did. I grabbed a Caramel Apple Latte (to-go), a Blueberry Cinnamon Roll (sounds great, right?), and..."
J Ruffin
"What a wonderful find! They were very busy but our food came out quickly and they were so helpful and kind. The pot roast was delightful. The beet..."
Jensen Whitmore
"Delicious!! Shared a hamburger and a cubano sandwich!! Boy!! I was blown away by the flavors of that cubano. At first I was worried that I’d have a..."
J Leung
"We were so fortunate to have Junction Bakery and Bistro’s support during our Nurse/Tech appreciation week festivities at Bolling Air Force Base!..."
Shelrethia Battle-Siatita
"While walking in the area, I was looking for a place to get some work done. Found this inviting corner cafe and went in. Got myself an iced vanilla..."
Adil Bari
Le Bistreaux Coffee And Waffle Bar
83/100 (874 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Café
Café
Cajun & Creole
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great little shop! Somewhat more expensive than your typical breakfast/lunch place, but totally worth it! Wanted to stick around and inquire about..."
Brian Lutman
"Absolutely love this place!! The girls up front are awesome, the coffee is delicious, and the food is to die for�� I will definitely be going..."
Courtney Layne
"This place is always awesome! Their crab cake breakfast is so delicious! It's our favorite little breakfast place..."
Morgan Prather
"We were in town for a wedding this past weekend and heard how great this place was so we decided to give it a try. First of all, the menu is..."
Caylan Calamia
"Omg. That was the best. And the staff is so friendly and nice. Clean place. Will definitely be back...."
Bambie Patterson
"My friends and I always go there for brunch and are never disappointed!! Excellent atmosphere, excellent customer service and excellent food. They..."
Diamond Williams
"Enjoyed the breakfast and service. I was a little confused by the tipping process. There isn't a waitress, and you order at the counter. What..."
Brenda Livingston
"I've been in here twice so far. Great service, great food, great place to meet. Had an awesome brisket..."
Randy Hickman
"I had their chicken and waffles! It was amazing! Kinda expensive but kinda worth it! It’s like tamp and grind and a fancy iHop combined as one. So..."
Cindy Phan
"Finally made it to the Bistreaux this weekend. What a treat. Neat place, nice people, great food. Something Alexandria so..."
Ann Soden Cross
"Great food. The mixture of waffles, eggs, and breakfast meats were wonderful. Nice to have a different option like this in..."
Barry Pinion II
Vola's Dockside Grill And Hi-tide Lounge
83/100 (986 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Chicken Sandwich
Crab Cake
Key lime pie
Chowder
Lobster
Shrimp and Grits
Fish & Chips
Pancakes
Po' Boys
Lobster Roll
Grouper Sandwich
Tapas
Salad
Cakes
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish
Tacos
Cod
Crab
Sandwiches
French Fries
Clams
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Oyster
French Toast
Calamari
Toasts
Mussels
Calamares
Shrimp
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Waterfront
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is my go to spot when I have visitors! The dock side ambience is perfect, lobster rolls, crab cakes- fabulous! Our server was average- prices..."
Brandy Mallette
"The food was great. Our waitress was great. Sat on the patio because we had a puppy with us. They even had bowls of water for our..."
Karen Beshai
"This place is amazing. This is my second visit. The food is ready good. The staff are great. Jonathan is an amazing waiter! I will definitely be..."
Dominic Rigo
"Loved this place. The food was great and service was awesome. Definitely..."
Nina Picinisco DeClerk
"Stumbled upon this place while visiting from Upstate NY, we ordered the calamari which was fantastic, I got the crab cake and my bf got the lobster..."
Sarah Glenn
"Being from NYS and only coming to DC once a year for police week, we stumbled upon this place while visiting Old Town Alexandria. Let me say it was..."
Linda Ivette Estela
"Loved this place. Came back for a second day while in town. Liz and Melanie took care of us at the bar both days... Unparalleled service! The shrimp..."
Laura Cottingham
"Good food, nice view and a great server named..."
Suzanne Nadeau
"Was looking for somewhere casual to eat. Walked in and was greeted with quick and friendly service! The drinks, food and waitstaff were..."
Michael Pope
"Excellent dining experience! Great food, atmosphere, and service. Our server Serena took good care of us! Thank you..."
Christina Dorn
The Majestic
83/100 (3262 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Bar
American
American
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Crab Cake
BLT
Cheesecake
Key lime pie
Tapas
Kale Salad
Tacos
Pasta
Cakes
Halibut
Meatloaf
Salad
Lamb
Ribs
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Sandwiches
Fish
Duck
Burger
Pork
Polenta
Oyster
Hamburgers
Tortillas
Toasts
Risotto
Waffles
Mussels
Octopus
Tuna
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Sit down
Bar
American
Contemporary
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We were walking by and happened to notice the wine pairing dinner tonight. My God that meal was in the same league as the Jules Verne. Course after..."
Christopher Osswald
"We loved it .. had the whole fish special .. grilled to perfection .. great atmosphere and great service .. hostess greatest us with a huge smile and..."
Jack Barbour
"Fried octopus was fantastic. Also had a drink, The Capone, one of the best Bloody Mary type drinks I've ever had. The summer chicken salad is great..."
Marilynn Oliver-Ozdikmen
"Dined with my daughter and had the most wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was vintage 40's rat pack and trendy at the same time. The..."
Caryn Abraham
"Had a wonderful time visiting from out of town- the food was great, and our bartender Dustin was truly exceptional! He created some super tasty..."
Holly J. Norelli
"This is definitely a hidden gem. Wonderful service fantastic food. We will go back again. Our part of ten all got served quickly and everyone..."
Lizabetty Willis
"Had dessert and a cocktail here. Both were very good. The service was the best part, though. Truly excellent service from the bartender, who doubled..."
Bernadette Ledford
"Absolutely adored the Majestic! Our server had personality for days! He had us laughing from start to finish! Crab cakes were perfectly prepared!..."
Jessica Burns Turch
"Our last meal was beautiful. As with the preceding ones, this most recent menu was clever, delicious and soulful. I've followed Chef Lisa for some..."
Jeremy Law
"Had a unique and delicious hamburger. Service was great and the atmosphere was also great. A place I’d like to go back..."
Patricia Donohue Smolsky
"Love this place and go here often. Service and food are always very good. Majestic burger is awesome and majestic gin tonic is..."
Stuart Nesbitt III
"Went here for lunch. We got the burger and the crab cake sandwich - both were very good. We also got cocktails and beer. Also good. Will..."
Jess Shaw
"Exceptional. From the food to the service everything was top notch. The manager came to check on us a few times and we even met the chef. We had the..."
Dee Gidwani
"Great service and great food! They even had a special fathers day dessert..."
Nancy Logan
"Great place. Excellent service and delicious food. Another one I would certainly go back..."
Kevin Barker
"Went to the Majestic after the inauguration, the cocktails were wonderful and the menu was inventive comfort..."
Karen Moreno Altenburg
"Always good food. Good service. Good times...."
Karina Beckham
"Perfection from start to finish. The atmosphere, the service, the food! I defy you to not have a good time and a great experience. We'll be back..."
Patrick Landis
"Not your average American restaurant 🙌🏽 Charred Octopus and steak frites are fantastic..."
Chris Nogales
"Best Short Ribs I’ve ever had ... better than Roy’s Hawaii Kai! Excellent..."
Andrew Douglas
"Fantabulous everything! I highly recommend you try this..."
Kimberly Matis
"Great ambience, delicious food and reasonably priced. A total..."
Bob Gurwin
"Awesome customer service and excellent food. The fried olives are a must..."
Doris Shelton
"Love the decor, especially the chandeliers! Food is awesome - my personal favs include the avocado toast with poached egg, the lamb meatballs, and..."
Emily K
"Great brunch!!!! We will be back next time we are in..."
Kim Christensen