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Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge

A colorful restaurant interior with teal chairs, round tables, tropical plants, and vibrant artwork on an orange wall, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere. Menus are placed on the tables.
A platter of raw oysters on the half shell arranged around three small bowls of dipping sauces, garnished with lemon wedges, served on a round metal tray.
A bowl of steamed clams garnished with herbs and served with lemon wedges and two slices of grilled bread sits on a wooden table. A glass of water is blurred in the background.
A metal tray lined with brown parchment paper holds several golden-brown fried potato croquettes topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions.
Outdoor restaurant seating with tables and chairs under large red umbrellas, overlooking a river or lake with boats docked nearby at sunset. The scene is calm and softly lit.
A cozy lounge with high tables and bar stools, warm lighting, wall art featuring musicians, a sofa in the corner, and decorative plants, creating an inviting, modern atmosphere.
A three-tiered serving tray filled with shrimp, lemon wedges, and herbs, set on a table with cocktail sauce and other dishes in the background.
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Named after Vola Lawson, a much-loved and iconic civil leader in Alexandria. Vola’s Dockside Grill features 87 outdoor seats on the water, a main dining room and bar area decorated with over 100 pictures of historical Alexandria, and a retro-cool, hideaway bar on King and Union.

Vola’s all day menu features fresh shucked oysters, crab cakes, hush puppies, lobster rolls, shrimp and oyster po-boys, fish & chips, and crispy fried chicken, to name a few. Join us for weeknight Happy Hour and Oyster Happy Hour, plus weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday!