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Alexandria, VA
Best Lunch (Restaurants)
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219 Oriental |
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219 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-549-1141 |
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ALEXANDRIA. Housed in a renovated Victorian, this elegant dining room offers Thai dishes in addition to its traditional Cajun menu. Among the many choices are the King Street crab and chicken dumpling and charcoal marinated flank steak with spicy dipping sauce. Upstairs, the Basin Street Lounge offers live jazz Friday-Saturday nights. |
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Afghan |
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2700 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria 22301 • 703-548-0022 |
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For a taste of Afghan cuisine, consider this great, unimposing restaurant. A plain exterior opens into a friendly, upbeat atmosphere, and long, family-style tables perfectly accommodate crowds. Bread alone is worth a visit – light, airy, and delivered from the clay oven to your table in loaves as big as manhole covers. Juicy kebabs and Afghan-style turnovers called bulanee offer excellent options, and the house specialty is aushak – light dumplings (with your choice of filling) topped with mint and yogurt. |
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Akasaka Japanese Restaurant |
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514 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria 22304 • 703-751-3133 |
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Sushi lovers adore this attractive, minimal restaurant, which fashions some of the area's best sushi. From simple California rolls to extravagant creations like the Rock 'n' Roll (eel, avocado, and flying-fish roe) or the Crunch Roll (tempura bits and tuna), the place constantly rates a "thumbs up" from sushi connoisseurs. Beverages include Japanese rice and plum wines, which add to the authentic experience. Folks who don't like sushi can enjoy hearty noodle dishes, chicken teriyaki, or seafood dumplings. |
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Bastille Restaurant |
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1201 N Royal St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-519-3776 |
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Charming and relaxed, this neighborhood bistro specializes in European cuisine with a contemporary twist. Small plates, such as artisanal cheeses or grilled sausage with raddichio and endive salad, are available for nibbling, and enviable mains include Scottish organic salmon with braised fennel and orange and balsamic vinaigrette. Diners enjoy the casual atmosphere, fun wine list and comfortable patio. |
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Bilbo Baggins |
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208 Queen St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-683-0300 |
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Tucked inside a pleasant yellow house, this dining room offers excellent views of the bustling street, and in winter, a fire usually blazes. Great service adds a gracious touch, and seafood specialties include cedar-planked salmon or fresh yellowfin tuna. Vegetarians enjoy tortilla pizza, potato pancakes, and delicious pastas, while meat lovers relish beef tenderloin studded with sun-dried tomatoes. A nice wine list and homemade desserts, like bread pudding made with homemade raisin bread, make the place a neighborhood favorite. |
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User Rating: 7.5 / 10
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Bistro Europa |
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715 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-549-0533 |
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ALEXANDRIA. Classic French ambience and cuisine distinguish this elegant restaurant, romantically decorated with linen cloths, soft lighting and charming European prints. The menu changes regularly but might include jumbo lump crabcakes, steaks, fresh salmon, or Italian specialties like pizza or calzones. Decadent desserts are always worth the extra calories, and the wine list and outdoor seating add to the appeal. An excellent choice for special occasions. The pub located upstairs serves what may just be the top "pub grub" in Old Town. |
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Bistrot Lafayette |
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1118 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-548-2525 |
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An Old Town favorite, Bistrot Lafayette serves French Provincial fare in a casual environment. The interior consists of a series of narrow rooms with close-spaced, dark oak tables. Unpretentious and tasty, the menu offers traditional cuisine with a few surprises. Start with portobello fricassee with garlic butter and confit or a bowl of homemade soup. Dinner includes rack of lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon, and pork. A prix fixe option is available for mid-day diners. |
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User Rating: 8 / 10
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Bombay Curry Co. |
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3110 Mt. Vernon Ave The Calvert Building, Alexandria 22305 • 703-836-6363 |
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ALEXANDRIA. This cosmopolitan Indian restaurant is known for its great buffet specials and four-alarm vindaloo dishes. Surroundings are casual and simple, but the food is complex and full of flavor. Try flaming-hot tandoori chicken wings and some of the most tongue-tingling curries in town. Even the presumably mild butter chicken has a pungent, spicy kick. A perennially good bet is the chef's special, which changes each week based on the freshest seasonal ingredients. Not for the faint of heart. |
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Cafe Salsa |
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808 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-684-4100 |
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ALEXANDRIA. This two-story establishment boasts a lively atmosphere, authentic Latin American cuisine, and a wide selection of drinks. While you're there, choose a favorite drink, and accompany it with scallops and squid mixed with red onions and lime juice, a steaming bowl of fish soup, or even a grilled steak. After 10pm, salsa dancers take over the restaurant's main floor, pushing back tables and dancing. The upscale decor features wooden floors, large mirrors, and yellow walls. METRO: King Street |
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Casablanca |
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1504 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-549-6464 |
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Enter another world when you step through the doors of this exotic restaurant. From flamenco and belly dancers to a stunning interior and extravagant menu, Casablanca is an unforgettable sensory experience. Surrounded by aromatic incense, cozy couches, rich fabrics, silk-screened walls, and intriguing Moroccan music, diners are swept away. Flavorful courses include tender lamb dishes, kebabs served over saffron-scented rice and fresh breads. Impeccable service and an interesting wine and beverage list also appear. Five-course prix fixe: $19.95; six-course prix fixe: $22.95; seven-course prix fixe: $24.95. |
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