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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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A white ceramic dish filled with cooked mussels, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, placed on a dark wooden table in front of a rustic brick wall.

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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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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Exterior of a coffeehouse with large windows, a glass door labeled “49,” warm indoor lighting, two wall lanterns, and a closed yellow patio umbrella outside.

Cameron Cafe

Quaint cafe offering espresso drinks, light daytime fare and kids’ play area in a cheerful atmosphere.
4911 Ben Brenman Park Drive Alexandria, Virginia
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A cozy restaurant interior with gray tufted booth seating, wooden tables set with white napkins and plates, and framed vegetable prints on white and brown wood-paneled walls.

Hen Quarter

Fried chicken leads the Dixie-inspired menu & bourbon bottles line the bar at this neo-rustic spot.
801 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Modern bar with wooden floors, high chairs lined along a counter, shelves of liquor, and several TVs mounted above the bar. Colorful abstract artwork decorates the walls, and the space has warm lighting.

Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant

Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant offers incredible dishes, excellent ingredients and wonderful taste. Discover what Ethiopian cuisine is all about.
516A S. Van Dorn Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A modern bar with a long concrete countertop, high-back leather stools, hanging jar lights, and shelves of liquor bottles behind the counter. The space has a rustic, cozy ambiance with wood accents and warm lighting.

Mason Social

Located in the historical Parker-Gray district of Alexandria, Mason Social is a chef-driven restaurant focusing on modern American cuisine, beer...
728 N. Henry Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A crispy fried chicken sandwich with lettuce and sauce in a brioche bun sits on a tray, with waffle fries on the side and a glass of light beer in the background.

The Rub Chicken & Beer

The Rub Chicken & Beer opened in January of 2020 as a restaurant pop up within Hen Quarter in Old...
801 King Street 1st Floor Alexandria, Virginia
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A stylish bar with patterned tile floors and walls, modern lighting, and a neon churros sign. Several people sit at the bar and tables, some talking and others alone. Bottles are arranged behind the bar.

Urbano 116

Urbano 116 embraces the traditional Mexican food experience with a menu full of authentic ingredients and innovative cocktails. The Urbano...
116 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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