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La Ferme
93/100 (798 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Seafood
American
International
Seafood
Contemporary
Soups
American
Gluten Free Options
International
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Ice Cream
Cuban Sandwich
Quail
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
International
American
Contemporary
Soups
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Accepts Discover
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"We made reservations for our office holiday party and the restaurant was very accommodating to our needs! We had a large group (16) and they were..."
Jonikka Marcus
"Food done right. Locally raised pork, to chef Matthews standards. Regional produce as it comes in season. A must try place for consumers..."
Dennis Thielke
"This place is the real deal. The ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced, the recipes are inventive and flavorful, and the owners and staff..."
Christine Rooney
"I/ we enjoyed it! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting! The lay out and design warm and cozy! The food was fanominal! Our hostess and server..."
Nita Rodi
"We stumbled upon the fabulous local restaurant by accident and the food was so amazing that it has become our go to place for all special occasions...."
Christie Zink
"On Saturday, August 12, I hosted a dinner for close friends at LeFerm. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all. The service was great! The staff..."
Jeff Carlson
"The tomato basil soup is excellent, as well as the Tuscan grilled cheese and sesame salad. The kid's grilled cheese leaves more to be desired. It was..."
Carol Ellens
"Delicious food and wonderful, knowledgeable service! Always enjoy new experiences and enjoy unique dining in the Alexandria..."
Connie Bleess
"My fiance Jody and I had out first big date at LA Ferme which has led to bigger and better things (engagement). We have celebrated big occasions at..."
Tom Meador
"Brought my mom tonight for the 5th annual bacon 5 course, as for myself I'm always happy and love eating there, as for my mom she is a first time..."
Ryan N Riehl
"Best burger in town! Great atmosphere, amazing food, and friendly..."
Scott Soderholm
"I've been here twice and both times were a very positive experience. The service was great and the sandwiches were..."
Brett Frafford-Olson
"Great food. Great staff. Great prices. Highly recommended this place if you are in the alex lakes area. It is fairly small so get a reservation. It..."
Justin Docter
"This restaurant far exceeded our expectations! The place was so cute and the staff was so fun and helpful! They make the best tomato basil soup..."
Sally Dietzenbach
"I thought this place was a regular restaurant and boy was I wrong! From farm to table, local ingredients, much quicker than fast food, nearly the..."
Stephen Jerde
"Excellent!! Chef Matthew and staff made our dining experience one we'll not forget! Food was exquisite along with some of the best wine I've had in..."
Danny Ostrander
"Wonderful food and wine adventure!! Excellent customer service with interesting stories about the ingredients and locations of the wine!! Highly..."
Lisa Ahmann
"This is my favorite local restaurant in Alexandria, MN!!! My go-to menu item is their Cuban sandwich; it tastes so good and fresh! All of their food..."
Emily Cook
"We had a good experience here. The scallops were excellent, although the plate was a little sparse. My husband's chicken was great, too, and had a..."
Mitch Grussing
"We enjoyed a 5 course wine paired meal last Saturday evening and it was fabulous! This was the best food experience of my life. If you are in the..."
Jody Staples
La Fromagerie
86/100 (626 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Wine Bar
Healthy
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Duck
Baguette
BLT
Sandwiches
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Wine Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"At a conference and looking for a place to relax and get dinner. The happy hour plates here include escargot and roasted olives. The cheese platter..."
Sandi Houvener Cover
"Outstanding. If you love wine (they have beer too) and are a bit of a foodie, check this place out one night. Quaint, urban, modern...and the..."
Matt McGuire
"For the coolest vibe, relaxed atmosphere, the best local, fresh foods, prepared individually with outstanding service, wine knowledge and clentele -..."
Richard LaFace
"Great place to get wine 🍷 and cheese with a friend. Excellent service. Wonderful selection of cheese and meat. They even have gluten free..."
Jennifer Grant
"What amazing place !!! I highly suggest this place the atmosphere makes you feel like your in Europe..."
Wes Burkhart
"Walking distance from my casa. Outstanding food and choices. Love the new bar area they created. Innovative foods & delicious wines. Ask for Holly...."
Lori Grayson Welsh
"We've been to Alexandria twice in the last 3 years and went here both times. Both times we got a meat & cheese platter. With so many choices it was..."
Alan Tatum
"Wonderful wine selection and chartreuterie. I had great company to chat with in a wonderful neighborhood setting. So glad I stopped there on the way..."
Erin Parker West
"If you haven't been here, you are truly missing out on something wonderful. I started coming here about 4 years ago and the made in-house duck..."
Amy Adams
"My favorite place on Kings street. Everytime I'm in Alexandria I go here. Great service,great food and exceptional quality. An experience that will..."
Jessica Jantsch
"Stopped by on a whim, and we're so glad we did! We loved our wine flights and enjoyed an amazing meat and cheese board. Will definitely..."
Pam Jenkins
"Excellent service. The wine was delicious as well as the food..."
Michelle Vargas
"We were visiting DC from Michigan & had just gotten back from France, so nice to find this quaint Parisienne place in our travels! We highly..."
Riki Ray
"The best meat and cheese board ever. And I mean I know neat and cheese better than Batali...."
Tim Evans
"I loved it. The atmosphere, the wine and the service were..."
Norma Douglas
The Levee
85/100 (296 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cajun & Creole
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Burger
"My daughter Amy and her husband Heath treated our family to the most wonderful Mother's Day brunch at The Levee Bar. It was the perfect choice to..."
Lisa Lauve
"Duck sliders and spinach dip so good! Everything on the menu is wonderful!! Great drinks including wine on tap! A must go and then go..."
Tracy Jannik Bishop
"I didn’t dine in, but instead ordered through Waitr. I ordered the Buttermilk Battered Catfish Fillet with sautéed green beans and a slice of..."
Emilee Marie Baxter
"Perfect Mother's Day brunch today!! Beautiful tables and decor, delicious food and great service!! Thank You for making our morning..."
Amy Perry Grimes
"Big shout out to the Levee Bar for the Mother's Day Brunch! The food was awesome and the servers were great! We were a party of 7 and there was not..."
Nina Hickman May
"Omg definitely found my new hangout... This place was everything from the food to the..."
Linda Kitchen
"Amazing food and great service! Unique menu but my favorite has to be the pulled pork..."
Lacey Philen
"Great food wonderful service. Best burger I have had in a long time. Keri and Ben Fidelak have it figured out for..."
KP Miles
"Great food and great staff! Just passing through during our..."
Dorene Shuck
"Tapas & drinks are WOW! Would love to see more live music this place...happening happy hour!..."
Cher Couvillion Wilson
"Great food, great drinks, and the service was..."
Erica Jackson
"Passed through after the Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade, so they were busy but the service was great and so was my drink, thanks guys, I'll be..."
Be Young
"Awesome burger yesterday and great customer..."
Elwood Marcotte Jr.
"Enjoyed the atmosphere and after lookin at menu we know we will be..."
Troy Boudreaux
The Majestic
83/100 (3262 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Toasts
Risotto
Mussels
BLT
Waffles
Tuna
Shrimp
Key lime pie
Octopus
Salmon
Beef
Kale Salad
Cakes
Lamb
Crab Cake
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Tacos
Pasta
Halibut
Meatloaf
Ribs
Salad
Crab
Sandwiches
Scallops
Burger
Polenta
Duck
Hamburgers
Tortillas
Oyster
Sit down
Bar
American
Contemporary
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Television
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
Vermilion Restaurant
82/100 (5546 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Bar
American
American
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Steak Tartare
Hanger steak
Salmon
Shrimp
Croquettes
Pork Loin
Beef
Cakes
Tagliatelle
Cheesecake
Lamb
Halibut
Pesto
Lobster
Fish
Eggplant
Pork
Polenta
Toasts
Omelette
Pasta
Bass
Salad
Torte
Crab
Suckling Pig
Scallops
Octopus
Duck
Burger
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Bolognese
Risotto
Sit down
American
Bar
Contemporary
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Fine Dining
"I choose Vermilion for our 25th anniversary out of many options. I am so glad I found it! In fact it is the reason to come back to Alexandria. Over..."
Dawn Stout-Ostrom
"We went for dinner the day after Christmas. Our waiter was top notch - knowledgeable and welcoming, and our food was phenomenal! Started with wine,..."
Jennifer Magness Pope
"Wonderful experience all around. Bar menu was so creative and the food was simply delicious. All the staff from waiter to bartenders and hosts were..."
Greer Raetz Hughes
"Amazing food and ambiance. The staff was exceptional and the flavors in the food were phenomenal. We even got a small dish compliments of the chef!..."
Mallory Schutt
"I ate at the bar, from the lounge menu. Beef tartare: hand chopped texture, a bit mustardy and a huge portion. Grilled short rib: medium rare all the..."
Joshua Armstrong
"My husband and I did the tasting menu and wine pairing. The food and wines were absolutely fantastic! Wait staff were extremely prompt and engaged...."
Darlene Godfrey Straub
"My husband and I went for our anniversary - absolutely wonderful. The staff made it really special for us and the food was excellent. Highly..."
Kathleen Darbes
"Truly a top rate restaurant! EVrything we ordered was so good! We will be..."
Scott Abrams
"We had lunch there for my 65th birthday celebration and all 3 of us loved everything. We began with hush puppies as an appetizer & they melted in..."
Cheryl Giballa
Cafe Desoto
80/100 (167 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Lunch
Contemporary
Lunch
"Street tacos are great! Get there early to get a seat. Be willing to wait in line if you get there late. Only 21 seats in this cozy cafe; be..."
David Curry
"Great food, great staff, and a great environment! Highly..."
Maddie French
"We ate here during the 4th of July festivities. We each got the Desoto Burger and enjoyed every single bite of it! Great flavor with fresh..."
Taylor Stoute
"Quesadillas were delicious and Fresh!! I had chicken and steak (combo). I also had (the next day) beef and pork tacos. Beef was a little salty to..."
Sarah Elizabeth Bernard
"I hope cafe DeSoto opens some on the weekend. We got tacos last night at river fete and wow, they were soo good. Loved the chicken and pork tacos...."
Stacey Brumfield Materne
"Great steak quesadilla! Congratulations on the new..."
Holly Deville
"Went by today, picked up lunch for five of my co workers...the food was so good, it was delicious!!! We will be ordering..."
Linda Waldon
"Awesome food!!!! Everything is so good, but my favorite is the Mediterranean..."
Heather Brookshire Llewellyn
"Grilled shrimp street taco—-DELISH! Fresh and tasty...only problem...I ate them too fast!!! And My honey said the burger was the best he has ever..."
Amy Rachal French
"Great street tacos and awesome burgers. A cool hip..."
Bradley Drell
"Such a wonderful addition to downtown. Menu and the chef is..."
Gregory McConley
"Mediterranean panini and chefs Cuban are my two faves! Love the food, service and location. Congrats Brad and Len! FANTASTIC..."
Laura Shelton
"The shrimp tacos were delicious!! Congrats..."
Renée Robichaux Hicks
"2/28/22 dined here for the first time around 1:20 P.M. It was not too busy--the other patrons placed their orders and the chef was making everything..."
University of Louisiana Alumnus
"A little jewel tucked away in downtown Alexandria. The menu is small and the focus lies on creating delicious food. I’ve tried the BLT and Cuban..."
Allison Weatherford
"What a surprise to find a lunch spot that hit the spot! While we were waiting for our Tesla car to charge, we walked into this humble restaurant..."
Vivienne Siegel
"Very good food for a very good price. From the beautiful paintings, to the comfortable atmosphere, I promise you once you come here you will be..."
TREVOR GUILLOT
"Cleanest cafe in downtown Alex. Great food, the chef is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Lots of local and New Orleans art on the..."
Rebecca Reads
"Great little spot with awesome tacos, sandwiches and specials in a cool historic storefront. Great flavors, great quality and good portions - all..."
Tobias Wilhelm (tcaptivates)