Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA

Places to go in Alexandria

35 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Ada's on the River

Food & Drink

Ada's on the River

Trendy riverside venue serving steak & seafood, plus weekend brunch, cocktails & a robust wine list.

3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Food & Drink

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

2466 Mandeville Ln, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

Food & Drink

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

Breezy Mediterranean restaurant offering outdoor riverfront dining, plus tapas & wine.

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Blackwall Hitch

Food & Drink

Blackwall Hitch

Sophisticated restaurant featuring upscale fare, plus innovative cocktails & an extensive wine list.

5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Café du Soleil

Food & Drink

Café du Soleil

Chill venue with brick walls & leather couches offering pastries, crêpes & French fare, plus coffee.

215 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Chart House

Food & Drink

Chart House

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Clyde's at Mark Center

Food & Drink

Clyde's at Mark Center

Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.

1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA

Coffee In

Food & Drink

Coffee In

6434 Landsdowne Centre Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315, USA

Cortado Café Alexandria

Food & Drink

Cortado Café Alexandria

4543 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA

ESP Tea & Coffee

Food & Drink

ESP Tea & Coffee

1012 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Founding Farmers Alexandria

Food & Drink

Founding Farmers Alexandria

Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.

461 Swann Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA

Grounded Coffee Shop

Food & Drink

Grounded Coffee Shop

Homey, family-friendly coffee shop featuring house-baked pastries, cafe bites & outdoor seating.

6919 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA

Hank's Oyster Bar, Old Town

Food & Drink

Hank's Oyster Bar, Old Town

New England-style seafood outpost with clams, lobster rolls, a raw bar & happy hour.

818 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Hypergoat Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Hypergoat Coffee Roasters

215 N Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Neighborhood bar & grill decked out in sports paraphernalia & TVs showing the latest games.

1800A Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Josephine

Food & Drink

Josephine

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Jula's on the Potomac

Food & Drink

Jula's on the Potomac

44 Canal Center Plaza 4th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Landini Brothers Restaurant

Food & Drink

Landini Brothers Restaurant

A hearty Italian menu, a dimly lit space with exposed brick & a romantic patio draw local notables.

115 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

LaPluma Coffee & Wine

Food & Drink

LaPluma Coffee & Wine

1000 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Le Refuge

Food & Drink

Le Refuge

Local, family-run institution for French standards served in intimate, rustic surrounds.

127 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee

Food & Drink

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee

631 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Mason Social

Food & Drink

Mason Social

This hip spot boasts an industrial feel & a menu of elevated American dishes, plus craft cocktails.

728 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

Food & Drink

Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

1501 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA

Mia's Italian Kitchen

Food & Drink

Mia's Italian Kitchen

Upscale Italian dining & drinks in a stylish, two-story setting, with a pizza bar & sidewalk patio.

100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA