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Alexandria Restaurant Week

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Alexandria Restaurant Week is happening August 14-23, 2026. For 10 days and two weekends, restaurants across Alexandria will offer prix fixe dinner menus you won’t find any other time of year.

Explore Alexandria’s diverse culinary scene neighborhood by neighborhood — from chef-driven tasting menus and waterfront dining in Old Town to beloved local spots and family favorites in Del Ray to global flavors in Arlandria-Chirilagua and the West End.

Restaurant Week is a great time to get to know the people behind the menus. Unlock the stories of Jay Quander, whose family history spans 350 years and inspires every detail at 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood, Jamie Leeds, who named Hank’s Oyster Bar after the father who inspired her love of seafood, and many more independent restaurant owners and chefs.

Keep scrolling to explore the participating restaurants and menus.

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1799 Prime Steak & Seafood

$55 Dinner for One Person 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood is a polished modern steakhouse featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood,...

110 S. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia

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219 Restaurant

$55 Dinner for One Person 219 Restaurant is located in an elegant Victorian setting, serving modern Southern cuisine. The Basin...

219 King Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Aldo’s Italian Kitchen

$45 Dinner for One Person Unassuming hideaway serving pizza and homestyle Italian plates in cheery surrounds, Aldo’s Italian Kitchen provides...

2850 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

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Augie’s Mussel House

$35 Dinner for One Person Inspired by St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers, Augie’s Mussel House on the Patio...

1106 King Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Bastille Brasserie & Bar

$45 Dinner for One Person Bastille is an award winning brasserie and wine bar, offering guests a contemporary spin on...

606 N. Fayette Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Blackwall Hitch

$55 Dinner for One Person A dining experience blending the area’s finest in tastes and talents, Blackwall Hitch is a...

5 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Bollywood Masala

$35 Dinner for One Person Bollywood Masala serves authentic Indian cuisine, where home blend of spices adds many layers and...

211 King Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

$35 Dinner for One Person Home of Alexandria’s favorite pizza and original sports bar, Bugsy’s takes great pride in being...

111 King Street Alexandria, Virginia

Cafe Pizzaiolo

$35 Dinner for One Person Cafe Pizzaiolo serves comforting, tasty Italian food made with high quality and healthy ingredients in...

1623 Fern Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Cheesetique

$45 Dinner for One Person Cheesetique is a boutique of cheese, revered for our selection, menu, and service since 2004.

2411 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

City Kitchen

$35 Dinner for One Person Located in the west end of Alexandria, City Kitchen brings a fresh interpretation to American...

330 S. Pickett Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

$35 Dinner for One Person Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Pub is a modern Irish restaurant in an ancient...

112 King Street Alexandria, Virginia

Fast Casual Offerings

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Cooper Mill

Gather ’round and meet Cooper Mill, a market, tavern, and event space housed in one of Old Town’s last waterfront...

10 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia

Foster’s Grille

Foster’s is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood venue that specializes in half-pound hamburgers, hand-cut fries and thick shakes. Hot dogs, salads...

2004 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

Junction Bakery & Bistro

Junction Bakery & Bistro is an American bistro boasting fresh-baked bread in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. Our simple...

1508 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

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Market 2 Market

Market 2 Market is your Del Ray deli and craft beer store featuring Italian-style subs, classic hot subs and sandwiches,...

116 E. Del Ray Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

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St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub – Del Ray

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub is Old Town North’s community gathering place offering locally roasted, organic coffee with local artwork, comfy...

2300 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub – Fairlington

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub is a community gathering place offering a selection of coffee, tea, baked goods and more!...

1536 Kenwood Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

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St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub – Old Town North

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub is Old Town North’s community gathering place offering locally roasted, organic coffee with local artwork, comfy...

529 Montgomery Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Union Sandwich Co.

Union Sandwich Co. offers fresh gourmet sandwiches, made-to-order salads, and riverside snacks, plus an eclectic selection of wine and local...

101 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia

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Global Cuisine in Alexandria, VA

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