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Fine Dining in Alexandria, VA

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In Alexandria you’ll find independent restaurants brimming with historic charm and award-winning chefs creating seasonal menu offerings that focus on fresh, local ingredients and bold, creative dishes. Mark a special occasion at Bastille Brasserie & Bar, where a husband-and-wife duo run the kitchen, Vermilion, known for its modern American fare and Chef Thomas Cardarelli’s tasting menu, or pop a bottle of champagne and enjoy Chef Sebastien Rondier’s traditional French cuisine with a modern sensibility at Brabo.

Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

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Waterfront Dining

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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

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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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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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A warmly lit, rustic restaurant with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and neatly set tables with white tablecloths and napkins, creating an inviting and cozy dining atmosphere.

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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Landini Brothers

Its cuisine and culture have made Tuscany the most popular region in Italy; the same can be said about Landini...
115 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Laporta’s Restaurant

Laporta’s Restaurant follows the creative lead of executive chef and owner Douglas Laporta’s desire to create a place for extraordinary...
1600 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Oak Steakhouse

Oak is a modern steakhouse located in Alexandria, VA’s historic Old Town district led by Executive Chef Josh Mitchell and...
901 N. Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Rus Uz – Alexandria

Rus Uz is a family-owned fine dining Russian and Uzbek restaurant, an inspired blend of both cuisines, offering a taste...
210 Swamp Fox Road Alexandria, Virginia
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The Warehouse

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, the Warehouse is one of the area’s most popular restaurants specializing in...
214 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Vaso’s Mediterranean Bistro

Vaso’s is a chic, cozy bistro serving Greek and Italian eats such as gyros and shrimp scampi, plus wine and...
1118 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Whiskey & Oyster

Fresh oysters. Rare whiskeys. The latest concept from the HomeGrown Restaurant Group brings an exciting new dining experience to Carlyle.
301 John Carlyle Street Alexandria, Virginia
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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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Chart House Restaurant

Chart House offers world-class dining and impeccable service. Our culinary team has crafted cuisine that infuses local flavors with a...
1 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Virginia Wines

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Seafood

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Alexandria Restaurant Week

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