Our Guest Guidebook: Hand Picked & Tried Restaurants!
Food Scene
A cozy speakeasy we've visited to enjoy the best cocktails in Old Town. Try the Old Fashion made by talented bartenders. Must try their brussel sprouts, yes , brussel sprouts appetizers!
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Captain Gregory's
804 N Henry StA cozy speakeasy we've visited to enjoy the best cocktails in Old Town. Try the Old Fashion made by talented bartenders. Must try their brussel sprouts, yes , brussel sprouts appetizers!
Come for happy hour for oyster half shells. They have upstairs outdoor dining area with an elevator,
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Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetCome for happy hour for oyster half shells. They have upstairs outdoor dining area with an elevator,
In the mood for some Mediterranean Greek? Try their Lamb Kaparma (shown on photo) - our go to dish every time. In the mood for fish, if in season, try the broiled Brazino dish - served as a whole fish.... it is superb!
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Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro
1118 King StIn the mood for some Mediterranean Greek? Try their Lamb Kaparma (shown on photo) - our go to dish every time. In the mood for fish, if in season, try the broiled Brazino dish - served as a whole fish.... it is superb!
A wonderful place for wine & charcuterie. Next door check out their wine cellar to take a wine bottle home to enjoy.
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La Fromagerie Cheese and Wine Bistro
1222 King StA wonderful place for wine & charcuterie. Next door check out their wine cellar to take a wine bottle home to enjoy.
2 blocks from our home. Grab some fresh bagels & coffee for your breakfast treat. They serve lunch bagel sandwiches too.
The Chewish Deli
807 Pendleton St2 blocks from our home. Grab some fresh bagels & coffee for your breakfast treat. They serve lunch bagel sandwiches too.
Great place for late night drinks & munchies. Their loaded potato skins and chicken wings were seasoned well & paired well with wide selections of beers.
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Mason Social
728 N Henry StGreat place for late night drinks & munchies. Their loaded potato skins and chicken wings were seasoned well & paired well with wide selections of beers.
This place a must visit! They serve some delicious & unique coffee & tea mix. The vibe is eclectic and cozy.
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ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StThis place a must visit! They serve some delicious & unique coffee & tea mix. The vibe is eclectic and cozy.
Waterfront wine bar that serves tapas & fun cocktails. When the sun is out you must visit for the spectacular view of the waterfront while you sip cocktails!
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayWaterfront wine bar that serves tapas & fun cocktails. When the sun is out you must visit for the spectacular view of the waterfront while you sip cocktails!
Want to check out neighboring Del Ray area? Brunch at this place is superb! Our newest brunch go to place! Check out their CORN FLAKES CRUSTED french toast - it is the best! For dinner, their cocktails are amazing, bourbon cobbler & their old fashion (with walnut syrup) are our favorites! Amazing & attentive staff elevates this place to a town favorite! Make reservations via open table a must!
Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar
1501 Mount Vernon AvenueWant to check out neighboring Del Ray area? Brunch at this place is superb! Our newest brunch go to place! Check out their CORN FLAKES CRUSTED french toast - it is the best! For dinner, their cocktails are amazing, bourbon cobbler & their old fashion (with walnut syrup) are our favorites! Amazing & attentive staff elevates this place to a town favorite! Make reservations via open table a must!
Feel like French food for dinner. 2 blocks from the house. Enjoy some wine & french food & leisurely walk back home to relax.
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Bastille
606 N Fayette StFeel like French food for dinner. 2 blocks from the house. Enjoy some wine & french food & leisurely walk back home to relax.
Have you tried Vietnamese Pho or Banh Mi? No, then you must stop by here. I especially like their Pork Bahn Mi sandwich. Try their Vietnamese coffee mixed with condense milk...you will be hooked!
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Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StHave you tried Vietnamese Pho or Banh Mi? No, then you must stop by here. I especially like their Pork Bahn Mi sandwich. Try their Vietnamese coffee mixed with condense milk...you will be hooked!
Taiwanese noodle place that serves unique flavors if you're looking for something different. An outdoor seating area too.
Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House
814 North Fairfax StreetTaiwanese noodle place that serves unique flavors if you're looking for something different. An outdoor seating area too.
Want some fancy haute dogs & beer for an easy meal. A 8-10 minute walk from the house.
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Haute Dogs and Fries
610 Montgomery StWant some fancy haute dogs & beer for an easy meal. A 8-10 minute walk from the house.
Lena offers three venues for dining, their pub, oasis tented dining and upscale bar scene. We've tried the pub (pizzas) & oasis and they serve good food with good service.
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Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
401 E Braddock RdLena offers three venues for dining, their pub, oasis tented dining and upscale bar scene. We've tried the pub (pizzas) & oasis and they serve good food with good service.
Have you tried Cincinnati Chili? It's one of the fav at this casual cafe that's been around for many years. You can't miss it, you'll see a horse in front of the cafe! They have tons of chili options.
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Hard Times Cafe
1404 King StHave you tried Cincinnati Chili? It's one of the fav at this casual cafe that's been around for many years. You can't miss it, you'll see a horse in front of the cafe! They have tons of chili options.
On King Street, one block from the waterfront. Open & spacious Italian restaurant. Great place to drink your cocktail and people watch. Lots of shops around the area to visit after dinner or walk to waterfront.
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Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King StreetOn King Street, one block from the waterfront. Open & spacious Italian restaurant. Great place to drink your cocktail and people watch. Lots of shops around the area to visit after dinner or walk to waterfront.
Who doesn't LIKE ice cream? One block from the waterfront. Enjoy your favorite flavors as you stroll around Old Town.
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Ben & Jerry’s
103 S Union StWho doesn't LIKE ice cream? One block from the waterfront. Enjoy your favorite flavors as you stroll around Old Town.
Best Thai we've tried in Old Town! Try their Gai Bod Dinner dish! Minced chicken with chili garlic sauce, basil leaves served over rice! It's so good! Pair it with Thai iced coffee for perfect meal.
Thanida Thai Restaurant
835 North Royal StreetBest Thai we've tried in Old Town! Try their Gai Bod Dinner dish! Minced chicken with chili garlic sauce, basil leaves served over rice! It's so good! Pair it with Thai iced coffee for perfect meal.
Alexandria Cupcake
1022 King StLooking for dessert? Grab your cupcakes as you stroll King Street.
A french inspired cafe with delicious breakfast & smoothies. We have not had a chance to try their wine selection but their indoor seating area is gorgeous with wines lining up the wall decor.
Café du Soleil
215 S Union StA french inspired cafe with delicious breakfast & smoothies. We have not had a chance to try their wine selection but their indoor seating area is gorgeous with wines lining up the wall decor.
Family oriented restaurant plus a great bar with amazing bar food happy hour selections. Across from King Street metro.
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Joe Theismann's Restaurant
1800A Diagonal RdFamily oriented restaurant plus a great bar with amazing bar food happy hour selections. Across from King Street metro.
Cozy multi-level bar that offers of fun cocktails! A good starting place before you explore Old Town.
Old Hat Bar
Cozy multi-level bar that offers of fun cocktails! A good starting place before you explore Old Town.
Best turkey reuben ever! They IPA beers are delish. They have large selections of menu for sandwiches, hotdogs, and many more. There's a friendly neighborhood bar and a take out area too!
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Lost Dog Cafe - Alexandria
808 N Henry StBest turkey reuben ever! They IPA beers are delish. They have large selections of menu for sandwiches, hotdogs, and many more. There's a friendly neighborhood bar and a take out area too!
Co-located 1st floor of a Hyatt Hotel. But don't let that deter you from trying this place! The pot of lamb biryani with cool yogurt was superb. Enough to feed 2-3 hungry people. Friendly staff was a major plus! Bar area also available.
Indochen Old Town (Comfort Indian Cuisine)
Co-located 1st floor of a Hyatt Hotel. But don't let that deter you from trying this place! The pot of lamb biryani with cool yogurt was superb. Enough to feed 2-3 hungry people. Friendly staff was a major plus! Bar area also available.
Acai bowls, good for you smoothies, coffee & ginger, vitamin shots! A fav place to grab your healthy snacks!
South Block - Old Town Alexandria
Acai bowls, good for you smoothies, coffee & ginger, vitamin shots! A fav place to grab your healthy snacks!
Thanida Thai Restaurant
Hidden Thai gem in Old Town. Spicy dishes for the adventurous you!
Great ambiance & delicious Thai food. Creative menu printed on newspaper & hidden cafe & dessert inside the restaurant. A must try!
Sisters Thai
Great ambiance & delicious Thai food. Creative menu printed on newspaper & hidden cafe & dessert inside the restaurant. A must try!
A local bar & american fare restaurant. Always a good spot for casual & local restaurant. Their salads and wings are delish!
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Mason Social
728 N Henry StA local bar & american fare restaurant. Always a good spot for casual & local restaurant. Their salads and wings are delish!
Amazing old fashion drinks paired with Mediterranean food. Try their half chicken rotisserie chicken, it is out of this world! Waterfront views & outside deck seating available.
Ada's on the River
Amazing old fashion drinks paired with Mediterranean food. Try their half chicken rotisserie chicken, it is out of this world! Waterfront views & outside deck seating available.
Sightseeing / Parks
A drive to this park is so worth it. The paved walkway under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is great place fish, jog or walk. Want more miles to walk, walk on the bridge for a 1 mile one way from end to end - round trip gets your 2 miles. View of the water too!
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Jones Point Lighthouse
A drive to this park is so worth it. The paved walkway under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is great place fish, jog or walk. Want more miles to walk, walk on the bridge for a 1 mile one way from end to end - round trip gets your 2 miles. View of the water too!
Love art? You'll love this center that boost of local artist in their own working studio as your browse their work. Most items are ready to be purchase or shipped home.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StLove art? You'll love this center that boost of local artist in their own working studio as your browse their work. Most items are ready to be purchase or shipped home.
Grocery & Essentials
Want to whip up something special for dinner? Head to Trader Joe's for a 8-10 minute walk from the house and pick up what you need.
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWant to whip up something special for dinner? Head to Trader Joe's for a 8-10 minute walk from the house and pick up what you need.
Museums / History
A fun museum to learn about history of apothecary. A small museum for a quick tour but you'll leave with tons of fascinating knowledge.
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StA fun museum to learn about history of apothecary. A small museum for a quick tour but you'll leave with tons of fascinating knowledge.
Make-up / Dry Bar
This cosmetic shop has been around for years. A wonderful place to shop for make-up, perfumes, and more.
Bellacara
1000 King StThis cosmetic shop has been around for years. A wonderful place to shop for make-up, perfumes, and more.
Hair Salon
Hair salon to get your hair and nails done for a night out in Old Town.
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Sugar House Day Spa
111 N Alfred StHair salon to get your hair and nails done for a night out in Old Town.
Spa Services
Aida Salon provides facial, body treatment & waxing. A cozy spa with Aida making sure you're well taken care of.
Aida Spa
1309 King StreetAida Salon provides facial, body treatment & waxing. A cozy spa with Aida making sure you're well taken care of.