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Alexandria, VA
Best American (Restaurants)
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219 Oriental |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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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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Bilbo Baggins |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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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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Chart House |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1 Cameron St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-684-5080 |
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ALEXANDRIA. As you enjoy the extensive brunch served at this popular chain, cozy up to the blazing fire in winter, or relax on the sunny, waterside deck when warm weather approaches. A perfect Old Town location, nestled along the Potomac, promises great views of the Capitol and of DC's skyline. The spread includes a huge salad bar full of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with breakfast dishes, seafood, meats, breads, desserts, and more. |
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Clyde's at Mark Center |
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1700 N Beauregard St Mark Center, Alexandria 22311 • 703-820-8300 |
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The rustic interior of this restaurant is full of hunting items, rough-hewn furniture, a 16th-century stone fireplace, and vividly patterned Native American items. The relaxed environment pays homage to outdoor sports of all kinds, including hunting, fishing, boating, and kayaking. But don't let the casual setting fool you – cuisine is of the highest quality, and the menu features oysters, steaks, and seafood, as well as hamburgers and an excellent soft-shell crab sandwich. The menu changes daily to capitalize on the freshest ingredients, such as Maine lobster, local salmon, and fresh produce. |
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Del Merei Grille |
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3106 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria 22305 • 703-739-4335 |
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ALEXANDRIA. This excellent grill serves up rich, comforting eats and flavorful grilled meats and fish with a contemporary twist. Fried pickles and beer battered mozerella highlight the appetizer menu, and featured mains include braised beef BBQ ribs with slow cooked collard greens and baked mac'n'cheese. The interior is decorated in shades of red, orange and yellow, and offers an alluring marble-topped bar. |
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Evening Star Cafe |
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2000 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria 22301 • 703-549-5051 |
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An innovative American menu make this an outstanding choice for a special evening. Dinner options range from simple and light to hearty and complex. The most popular item is pecan-crusted filet of rockfish, served in garlic sauce with a surprising side of succotash. Fried seafood, including shrimp and catfish, has a spicy kick. A huge wine list (more than 1000 bottles) is available courtesy of Planet Wine located next door. Patrons also love the atmosphere: cheery yellow walls, pressed-tin ceilings, and lighting fashioned from Erector sets. After dinner, head to one of the two relaxing lounges behind and upstairs from the cafe where live music is occasionally offered. |
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Farrah Olivia |
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600 Franklin St inside Balducci's, Alexandria 22314 • 703-778-2235 |
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Don't let the grocery store setting throw you – this chic, sophisticated New American restaurant inside Balducci's is an impressive choice whatever the occasion. Each dish is superbly done and artistically presented, from the black-eyed pea fritters appetizer to main courses like anise-spiced salmon with yucca couscous. The excellent wine list offers a number of ideal accompaniments, too. For a grand finale, don't miss the wild fig-cassis cake with mustard ice cream and maple caviar. |
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Finn & Porter |
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5000 Seminary Rd Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria 22311 • 703-379-2346 |
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This beef and seafood restaurant is a perfect stop for a business lunch or dinner. Stop in for a drink and a visit to the seafood bar, which features sushi, shrimp, crab legs, oysters, and crayfish. Or, order a hearty steak from the menu. The full bar has some 25 types of beer and more than 200 bottled wines, some available by the glass. Soft brown and beige hues, an oval bar, and soft lighting define the interior, while the outdoor patio boasts plants and a fountain. |
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Fish Market |
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105 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-683 1135 |
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Fish Market, located in an historic building that once housed ship's cargo from around the world, is an exceptional seafood restaurant and bar. Inside, you'll find low ceilings, wooden floors and paneling, and blue-and-red-checked tablecloths. The menu includes broiled or fried seafood platters, salads, pastas, and sandwiches. Regulars come frequently for live entertainment and to gather around the bar and swap stories and political tales. A small wine list is available by the bottle or glass, and a quaint upper floor provides limited outdoor dining. METRO: King Street, then DASH bus |
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