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Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

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Take to the outdoors in Alexandria, where al fresco dining options abound among chef-driven restaurants. Grab a table along King Street and enjoy a delicious meal in a prime people-watching spot. Head to the waterfront to toast the weekend and take in stunning views of the Potomac River, or enjoy a luxurious brunch on one of our numerous outdoor patios.

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Explore al fresco options galore in Old Town, Del Ray and beyond, from patios by the Potomac River to secluded rooftops to secret gardens.

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1799 Prime Steak & Seafood

1799 Prime Steak & Seafood is a polished modern steakhouse featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails set in...
110 S. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia
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People sit and converse at outdoor tables on a stone patio surrounded by brick buildings, wooden beams, and a decorative area with smooth gray rocks and upright wooden posts in the foreground.

1823 Restaurant

Named in honor of VTS’ founding year, 1823 offers a variety of delicious dishes, including wings, nachos, salads, burgers, and...
3720 Bishop Walker Circle Alexandria, Virginia
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219 Restaurant

219 Restaurant is located in an elegant Victorian setting, serving modern Southern cuisine. The Basin Street Lounge has live jazz...
219 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A modern restaurant interior with colorful geometric-patterned booth seating, wooden walls, potted plants, and a counter with plates and hanging red lamps. The space is brightly lit with natural light.

Ada’s on the River

A homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s on the River offers a sweeping view of the Potomac and features...
3 Pioneer Mill Way Alexandria, Virginia
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A plate of Caesar salad with croutons sits on a wooden table next to two large slices of pizza on a tray and two glasses of beer.

Atlas Brew Works & Andy’s Pizza

Atlas Brew Works Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room is slated to open in mid-2024 in the Carlyle Crossing mixed-use development.
2429 Mandeville Lane Alexandria, VA 22332
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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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People dine at an outdoor waterfront restaurant with a wooden building labeled BARCA under a blue sky. The restaurant is situated on a pier over the water, with tables and seating areas on both sides.

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

Located on the water in historic Old Town Alexandria, Barca Pier is a modern version of the traditional Spanish beach...
2 Pioneer Mill Way Alexandria, Virginia
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Bastille Brasserie & Bar

Bastille is an award winning brasserie and wine bar, offering guests a contemporary spin on French cuisine, in a sophisticated...
606 N. Fayette 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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A brick building with signs for Bugsy’s Sports Bar and Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant; a blue sky and bare trees line the street outside.

Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

Home of Old Town Alexandria’s favorite pizza and original sports bar. We take great pride in being part of the...
111 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Café du Soleil

Welcome to Cafe du Soleil, a small independent, veteran and family owned coffee shop in the heart of Old Town...
215 S. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A pizza topped with a generous amount of fresh arugula sits on a metal tray, with some tomato sauce and melted cheese visible beneath the greens.

Cafe Pizzaiolo

Care Pizzaiolo is a locally owned Italian Cafe specializing in hand-made pizza and pasta. We focus on house made products...
1623 Fern Street Alexandria, Virginia
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The Best Heated Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

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