The Best 18 Restaurants Near Alexandria Zoo

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1. Diamond Grill

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Alexandria

Each dish at the Diamond Grill combines flavors from both French and Cajun cultures. Specializing in steaks and seafood, its menu is a creation of Executive Chef William Leroux. It includes rib eye steak and red curry sea scallop entrées with Southern inspired appetizers and side dishes such as fried green tomatoes, garlic whipped potatoes and crab cakes. From its full-service bar, you can order a stylish cocktail such as an opal martini or a flaming Dr. Pepper.Located in an historical building, the Diamond Grill provides a casual but elegant dining experience. Its features include high ceilings, a cast iron staircase and white table linens. Open during the dinner hour only, the Diamond Grill is a great venue for a romantic date or birthday celebration.

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2. Spirits Food & Friends

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Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Spirits is not your average restaurant. Since opening in the Garden District on the corner of Texas Avenue and Jackson Street in 1967, it has evolved into an Alexandria institution, a place where you can enjoy great food, great service and great live music in Central Louisiana.Always fresh and unique, our menu features fresh gulf seafood, burgers, poboys, pasta dishes and our famous Spirits salads. Featuring free live music every Wednesday, we take pride in showcasing Central Louisiana's local musicians. Spirits also books national touring bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated. Get the Spirits experience at your event. Whether for office lunches or wedding receptions, we have a full range of catering options and dishes to suit everyone's taste.

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3. Logan's Roadhouse - Alexandria

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Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Alexandria

Logan's Roadhouse in Alexandria offers Southern-inspired recipes served up in a casual atmosphere that pays homage to its Music City roots. Guests can visit for lunch or dinner and enjoy wood fire grilled classics and plenty of made-from-scratch dishes, along with a full bar filled with beer and cocktails. Logan's Roadhouse appetizers include their signature bone-in wings, fried pickles, Roadhouse ‘shrooms, and seasonal specials like the loaded tater tots. There are also salads, soups and chili that are always a great first course. For the entrée, try one of the Logan's Roadhouse specialties like the onion brewski sirloin or the six-ounce filet and grilled lobster tail.

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4. The Bistro â€“ Eat. Drink. Connect. - Courtyard Alexandria

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Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

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5. Bellino's

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Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alexandria

Bellino's Restaurant is a family-owned eatery that has been serving the area since 2004. It specializes in authentic Italian cuisine with a variety of homemade dishes and desserts. Guests can enjoy a drink from the restaurant's broad wine list or full-service bar. Bellino's features a spacious dining area, an outdoor cigar balcony and a banquet room for private parties and special events.Start off with an appetizer like eggplant and tomato sauce, calamari fritti, spinach artichoke dip, BBQ shrimp or the signature Bellino's seafood stuffed artichoke. For the main course, try a house specialty like cheese manicotti, lasagna or beef brociolone. Choose from pasta dishes like fettuccini Fredo, fettuccini primavera or pasta with Italian sausage. Dig into a chicken, veal, seafood or steak entrée like chicken Pomodoro, veal piccata, blackened tuna primavera, seafood au gratin, the tenderloin filet or bistecca con aragosta.

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6. Texas Roadhouse - Alexandria

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Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Alexandria

Texas Roadhouse in Alexandria offers steaks, ribs and other comfort foods in a fun atmosphere. Guests can stop in for lunch or dinner, where they might be lucky enough to catch the servers livening things up with some line dancing. Start off the meal at Texas Roadhouse with an appetizer like the cactus blossom, rattlesnake bites, cheese fries and more. Lighter appetites will enjoy the burgers and sandwiches, dockside favorites and chicken specialties. For serious appetites, the Texas Roadhouse Texas-size combos like the BBQ roasted chicken with six-ounce sirloin or ribs or the Dallas filet combo are sure to satisfy.

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7. Chili's Grill & Bar - Alexandria

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Price: Expensive

• American • Alexandria

Chili's Grill and Bar in Alexandria offers Tex-Mex favorites prepared with fresh ingredients. Guests can visit for lunch and dinner and experience the welcoming atmosphere that's sure to have them coming back to hang out and enjoy time with families and friends. Start the meal off at Chili's Grill and Bar with appetizers, salad or soups. You can also choose the world-famous Terlingua chili, which includes slow-cooked beef paired with jalapenos, poblanos and onion for a smoky and fiery taste. Chili's Grill and Bar also offers a range of entrée selections, including sandwiches, craft burgers, fajitas, enchiladas, fresh Mex bowls, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, ribs, steaks and much more.

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8. Outback Steakhouse - Alexandria LA

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Price: Moderate

• Steak • Alexandria

Outback Steakhouse is a popular steakhouse that specializes in serving Australian style steaks and eats. The restaurant is family friendly and features an upbeat, boisterous dining environment.