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Alexandria

Dining Guide

 

American

Ben's Chili Bowl

1213 U Street, N. W.. Washington DC
202-667-0909
www.benschilibowl.net

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After 50 years, Ben's is the same place it always hase been. The counter, booths and stools are all orginal;the fresh homemade chili is stil made with love, using the same secret recipe. Ben's has made small changes. like adding veggie burgers and veggie chili to the menu.

Bilbo Baggins Restaurant

208 Queen St.
703-683-0300
www.bilbobaggins.net

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A cozy local gathering place with delicious food, unusual wines and beers, and friendly service. 35 wines by the glass, 10 micro-brews on tap along with 50 imported beers in bottles. Family-friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more.

Bob Evans

10830 Promenade Ln., Manassas, VA
703-683-0300

14050 Thunderbolt Place., Chantilly, VA
703-834-0511
www.bobevans.com

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Bob Evans specializes in bringing farm- fresh foods our customers through our retaurants and retail food products. The philosphy behind both segments of our business is the same one we've had since the very beginning: quality food and great serice at a fair price.

Chadwicks

203 Strand St.
703-836-4442

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A locals favorite serving classic American cuisine - steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Great Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sunday-Thursday, 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Weekend Brunch Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4p.m. Family friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.

District ChopHouse & Brewery

509 7th Street N.W., Washington DC
703-836-4442
www.districtchophouse.com

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A locals favorite serving classic American cuisine - steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Great Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sunday-Thursday, 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Weekend Brunch Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4p.m. Family friendly. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.

Gourmet Center and Deli

817 King St.
703-683-4838

Gourmet Center and Deli is a family owned and operated shop featuring a wide assortment of domestic and imported beer and wine, cheese, grocery items and household goods. Slide over to our deli for soups, salads, sandwiches and freshly sliced deli meats.

Joe Theismann's

1800 Diagonal Road, st the King Street Metro., Alexandria
703-739-0777
www.joetheismanns.com

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The possibility of seeing Joe Theismann may draw in the public, but its the food and service that has kept customers coming back again and again for more than 30 years. Joe's is not a chain or franchise.

King Street Blues

112 N. Saint Asaph St.
703-836-8800
www.kingstreetblues.com

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Serving “Comfort Food with a Southern Accent” since 1990. Chhose from our ultra famous BBQ ribs, chops fresh fish, and pasta dishes. Creative salads, tasty Po'Boy sandwiches and slow-smoked pork and chicken BBQ round out the menu. WE LOVE KIDS! Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Bar Open Later.

Madigan's Waterfront

201 Mill Street., Historic Occoquan, VA
703-494-6373
www.madiganswaterfront.com

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Sunday Brunch join us for our fabulous Sunday Brunch featuring a Caving Station, Waffle Station & Omelet Station plus of your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees!

Mr. Henry's Restaruant

601 Pennsylvania Avenue S. E., Washington D.C.
202-546-8412
www.mrhenrysrestaurant.com

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About Mr. Henry's opened in 1966, by Henry Yalffee, Mr. Henry's Victorian Pub is a Capital Hill tradition. Henry's is a a place to relax and meet with friends, soak up the local atmosphere or listen to some amazing music.

Philadelphia Cheese Steak

3060 Duke St.
703-461-7878

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Don't think that we only serve Cheesesteaks, we have some of the best burgers, salads, cheese fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, poppers, buffalo wings, chicken fingers and Italian hoagies you've ever tasted. "The Best Philadelphia Cheesesteaks this side of South Street."

Ruth's Chris Steak House

6 Locations in the DC Area
703-461-7878

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Extensive Wine List, Private Dining available. Speciality desserts, coffees, & cordials available.

Union Street Public House

121 S. Union St.
703-548-1785
www.usphalexandria.com

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Alexandria’s favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood. Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town.

The Warehouse Bar & Grill

214 King St.
703-683-6868
www.warehousebarandgrill.com

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“The Best Steak and Freshest Seafood in Alexandria.” Great atmosphere with caricatures of local gentry on their historic walls. Located in the heart of Old Town. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Great Sunday brunch!

The Wharf

119 King St.
703-836-2836
www.wharfrestaurant.com

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Old Town's Seafood Restaurant since 1971. Now Better Than Ever! Recently remodeled and the menu updated to feature many contemporary seafood dishes along with their traditional Chesapeake fare. One block from the waterfront. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday Brunch.

Asian

Asian Bistro

809 King St.
703-836-1515
www.abistro.com

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Asian Bistro serves freshly prepared dishes representative of Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere in the East. Sophisticated yet comfortable dining lunch and dinner, carryout available. Apart from its traditional dining areas, it also offers a private dining room holding up to 20 guests.

Galae Thai

215 Swamp Fox Rd.
703-960-1606

Galae Thai serves refined Thai Cuisine prepared by Chef Kittipong and his classically trained team. Along with Thai, it has a sushi bar inside. Free Parking.

Mai Thai

6 King St.
703-548-0600
www.maithai.us

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Mai Thai is conveniently located on the Alexandria Waterfront just steps away from the famous Torpedo Factory and the Alexandria Harbor. Traditional and innovative Thai food in a stylish setting with a spectacular view of the Potomac River./p>

Caribbean

Café Salsa

808 King St.
703-684-4100
www.cafesalsarestaurant.com

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Nuevo Latino. Our food style is inspired by the diversity of Puerto Rican, Cuban, the Caribbean Islands and South American cultures. Although the menu is our interpretation, traditional ethnic cuisine inspires many of our dishes. We invite you to come and taste our Nuevo Latino dishes ... Sandwich Cubano, Island Ceviche, and our famous Puerto Rican Alcapurrias. We will make you feel like you have taken a trip to one of our tropical islands.

Caribbean Breeze

4100North Fairfax Drive., Arlington, VA
703-812-7997
www.caribbeanbreezeva.com

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Nuevo Latino. Our food style is inspired by the diversity of Puerto Rican, Cuban, the Caribbean Islands and South American cultures. Although the menu is our interpretation, traditional ethnic cuisine inspires many of our dishes. We invite you to come and taste our Nuevo Latino dishes ... Sandwich Cubano, Island Ceviche, and our famous Puerto Rican Alcapurrias. We will make you feel like you have taken a trip to one of our tropical islands.

Mango Mike’s

4580 Duke St.
703-370-3800
www.mangomikes.com

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Featuring Jamaican Jerk chicken, conch fritters, fresh sh with tropical salsa, assorted island salads and sandwiches. Tropical decor includes large tropical deck, palm trees, 600 gallon sh tank, and island murals. Steel drum Sunday Brunch Bu et, Raw Bar Wednesdays, Kids menu, private dining rooms and free parking. Lunch: Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Dinner: Daily 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Creole & Cajun Specialties

RT’s Restaurant

3804 Mount Vernon Ave.
703-684-6010,
www.rtsrestaurant.net

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“Alexandria’s Renowned Neighborhood Restaurant.” Washingtonian magazine’s Top 100 - 14 years in a row - Fresh seafood, Creole and Cajun specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday is dinner only. Convenient to Alexandria and Arlington hotels.

Okra's Louisiana Bistro

9110 Center Street., Manassas, VA
703-303-2729

Fun and Relaxed atmosphere, Authentic Cajun and Creole Cuisine, and live music every weekend.

Coffee, Ice Cream & Confections

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Frozen Yogurt

103 S. Union St.
703-684-8866
www.benjerry.com

A special treat for family and friends in Old Town. Serving Vermont's nest ice cream, Ben & Jerry's offers 28 favors of ice cream as well as soft serve, shakes, sundaes, freshly baked waffle cones, sugar cones, custom cakes for any occasion, pints and quarts TO GO. Catering available.

Bonga Cafe & Markert

904 King St.
703-312-1721

Come experience 100% organic Ethiopian Coffee. We offer 13 different varietals, certified organic, gourmet groceries, bulk coffee and unique items. Come sit in our pleasant atmosphere, enjoy your coffee and free wi-fi.

candi's Candies

107 N. Fairfax St.
703-518-1718

An old-style candy shop in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A nostalgic atmosphere with ghostly history and a wide variety of confections, 60 flavors of fresh saltwater taffy. FREE samples.

Dinner Cruise

Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships

Zero Prince St.
703-683-6076
www.dandydinnerboat.com, • e-mail: dandy@dandydinnerboat.com

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Gourmet Dining, Dancing and an Unparalleled View of our Nation’s Majestic Monuments®, departing and returning to beautiful, historic Old Town Alexandria, Day or Night, Rain or Shine year round. Nina’s Dandy features a 465-square-foot marble dance floor and 3,700-square-foot outer deck for dancing under the stars.

Dinner Theater

Lazy Susan

US Highway 1 at Woodbridge, VA (Just off I-95)
703-550-7384
www.lazysusan.com

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Our outstanding food, informal atmosphere, and our memorable theatrical perfomances have made the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre one of the most popular evening spots in Northern Virginia.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse

DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City, Arlington, VA
888/471-4802
www.mysterydinner.com

Solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four course dinner served by the show’s characters who provide clues to help you solve the evening’s crime. You’re given bribe money to entice the “suspects” for better clues and a clue dossier with puzzles. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Call or make reservations online. Free Metro shuttle service and parking available.

Greek

Anthony's Restaurant

7234 Centerville Road., Manassas
703-361-1230

309 West Broad Street., Falls Church
703-309-552-0100
www.anthonysrestaurantva.com

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The extensive menu has everything from traditional Greek and Italian favorites. You can even order an omelet any time of the day - a plus for the late shift workers and lazy weekend mornings. Be sure to call for our daily chef specials.

Taverna Cretekou

818 King St.
703-548-8688
www.TavernaCretekou.com

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Regional and classic Greek cuisine served in a captivating and festive atmosphere. Featuring live music entertainment, dancing and breaking plates on Thursday nights. Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday specials from noon till 10:30 p.m. A big selection buffet Sunday brunch. CLOSED Mondays. Visit us at TavernaCretekou.com

Taverna Cretekou

818 King St.
703-548-8688
www.TavernaCretekou.com

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Regional and classic Greek cuisine served in a captivating and festive atmosphere. Featuring live music entertainment, dancing and breaking plates on Thursday nights. Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday specials from noon till 10:30 p.m. A big selection buffet Sunday brunch. CLOSED Mondays. Visit us at TavernaCretekou.com

Indian

Bombay Palace

2020 K Street, N.W., Washington DC
202-331-4200
www.bombay-palace.com

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The Finest Authentic Indian Cuisine in a Warm and Elegent

Irish

Murphy's Irish Pub

713 King St.
703-548-1717
www.murphyspub.com

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Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish Entertainment performed nightly. Murphy’s has a private party room available for receptions.

O'Malley's Pub

2650 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington VA
703-8428-1216

45425 Holiday Drive., Sterling, VA

703-834-7999

2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburgs, MD
301-948-8900

1960 Chain Bridge Road., McLean VA
703-893-2100
www.omalleysspub.com

Fire grilled steaks and signature burgers.

Italian

Extra Virgin

4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
202-338-8800
www.extravirginva.com

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One of Washington D. C's premier restaurants of over 20 years. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, Filomena Ristorante offers outstanding Italian cuisine with exceptional quailty of service.

Filmena Ristorante

1924 Eye Street N.W., Washington DC
202-338-8800
www.filomena.com

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One of Washington D. C's premier restaurants of over 20 years. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, Filomena Ristorante offers outstanding Italian cuisine with exceptional quailty of service.

Papa Razzi Trattoria Bar

1064-1066 Wiconsin Avenue., Washington D. C.
202-298-8000
www.paparazzi-restaurant.com

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Papa Razzi brings the traditional Italian trattoria right to your table! Whether a romantic dinner for tow or a family-style gathering, you'll find an authentic Italian dining experiance with us. Our warm, cheerful ambiance and professional service is a perfect match to our chef's delicious signature dishes prepared with the finest ingredients.

Latin

El Chalan Restaurant

1063 Wisconsin Ave N.W., Washington DC
202-2932765
www.elchalanrestaurant.com

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They had succeeded in opening the first Peruvian restaurant in the D.C. metropolitan area. Since then they have been featured numerous times in Hispanic magazines fifty best Latin Restaurants in the United States. El Chalan has been featured in several other publications including the Washington Post and has won several awards.

Pizzeria

Joe's Pizzaria

22360 Sterling Boulevard # D 103., Sterling, VA
703-444-9500
www.joespizzaria.com

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Newly expanded and Renovated! All—You—Can—Eat Lunch & Dinner Buffet!

Quattro Formaggi

1725-B Duke St.
703-548-8111
www.4maggi.com

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“The aroma of garlic wafted heavenward. The blend of cheeses - a smattering of whole milk and provolone with a touch of romano - was a revelation. The crust was just thin enough. Everything from the hint of oregano to the bubbling crust and cheese was faultless.” -Review from The Washington Post entitled “The Many Colors of White Pizza.” Serving gourmet pizza, homemade pasta, specialty sandwiches and salads. Free delivery. Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-11p.m.

Seafood

Bookbinder's Old Town

109 South St., Asaph Street
703-683-1776
www.bookbindersoldtown.com

Bookbinder's combines the highest quality seafood, meats and vegetables with exceptional service, talented chefs and an atmosphere rich in history, to create the ultimate fine dining experience. With seating available for up to 100 guests, our private dining areas are the perfect location for your business meetings, celebrations and family gatherings.

Green Olive Buffet & Grill

7405 Richmond Hwy
703-765-5893
www.greenolivebuffet.com

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Our restaurant features a huge buffet with over 200 food items. Want cooked-to order food? No problem- just visit our grill! For those who love seafood, we have an incredible seafood bar. Our hours are Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Hanks Oyster Bar

71624 Q Steet N.W., Washington DC
202-462-4265

1026 King Street., Alexzandria, VA
703-739-4265
www.hanksdc.com

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Come and visit us our menu changes daily.

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