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Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to catch up with friends while sipping mimosas or the best waterfront views to relax and ease into the weekend with family, Alexandria has a brunch spot for you. Alexandria’s independent restaurants are brimming with historic charm and ambiance, spacious patios, riverside views and mouthwatering menus. From laid-back to luxurious, see below for the best brunch spots in Alexandria. Need more ideas? Check out The Best Of Alexandria.

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Augie’s Mussel House

Inspired by St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers, Augie’s Mussel House on the Patio in historic Old Town, Alexandria...
1106 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Bastille Brasserie & Bar

Bastille Brasserie & Bar is an award-winning French restaurant and wine bar in Old Town Alexandria, offering a contemporary take...
606 N. Fayette Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Beeliner Diner

Beeliner Diner is a community diner with breads, baked goods and foods, all from scratch. Enjoy all day breakfast. Suitable...
3648 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Front view of Blackwall Hitch restaurant with a glass entrance, outdoor seating on both sides with umbrellas, brick steps, and a partly cloudy sky above.

Blackwall Hitch

A dining experience blending the area’s finest in tastes & talents, Blackwall Hitch is a coastally inspired concept that creates...
5 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Spacious restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, and a high, beamed wooden ceiling. Natural light enters through windows, and napkins are neatly placed on each table.

Chadwicks

Serving classic American cuisine. Best brunch in Old Town, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kitchen open ’til...
203 The Strand Alexandria, Virginia
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A cozy restaurant dining area with wooden tables, blue cushioned booths, green plants, and large windows letting in natural light. A sign above reads “ALL YOU CAN EAT.” Tables are set with dishes and cutlery.

Clyde’s at Mark Center

Opened in 1998 in the West End of historic Alexandria, Clyde’s at Mark Center is a vivid celebration of sporting...
1700 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

Daniel O’Connell’s is a modern Irish restaurant in an ancient Irish setting. Experience a one of a kind Irish dining...
112 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Fish Market

The Fish Market Restaurant in historic Old Town, Alexandria offers the best and freshest seafood in Northern Virginia. Whether you...
105 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Historic tavern dining room with period furnishings and warm lighting

Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

Historic 18th-century tavern, serving fine dining since 1770. Enjoy lunch and dinner in elegant Colonial dining rooms, while enjoying nightly...
138 N. Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A cream-colored, two-story restaurant with maroon trim, outdoor seating, and large windows. US and Italian flags hang by the entrance. Two street lamps and a tree are visible on the sidewalk.

Il Porto

Every dish at Il Porto Italian Ristorante is made from scratch, all fresh, every day, including our pasta. Il Porto...
121 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A cast iron skillet filled with cooked mussels in a creamy sauce, garnished with herbs. The skillet sits on a white plate with serving utensils and a folded striped napkin on the side.

Josephine Brasserie & Bar

Welcome to Josephine, a French inspired brasserie and bar located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic...
109 S. Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Elegant dining room with waterfront views at Jula's restaurant

Jula’s on the Potomac

Best known for its spectacular panoramic views, Jula’s on the Potomac is one of the most sought-after dining spots in...
44 Canal Center Plaza Suite 401 Alexandria, Virginia
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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

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Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

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The Best Heated Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

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