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- BBarbaraWest Palm Beach •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agomy son found this restaurant online and it was such a fine restaurant the menu choices and the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality of the food They even had a price fixe 4 course meal with delicious choices I would recommend this restaurant highly give it a try!More infoThe MajesticPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria•4.5
- KKerryWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLove Augie’s . Food and service is always good. Staff is very attentive and accommodating. Fun atmosphere to watch football.More infoAugie's Mussel House and Beer GardenPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria•4.2
- GGaryWashington, D.C. Area •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat southern menu. Shrimp and grits were fabulous. The fried chicken was some of the best I’ve had. The roasted brussel sprouts were very good but just a tad heavy on the balsamic vinegar. Atmosphere was great and having a table near the window gave a great overlook of King Street.More infoHen Quarter - AlexandriaPrice: Moderate• Southern• Alexandria•4.3
- MMarcia A.Washington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 5 days agoGreat dinner, good service, very noisy. One of our Old Town faves.More infoVaso's Mediterranean BistroPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Alexandria•4.5
- LLauraVIPWashington, D.C. Area •32 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoExcellent food and service. We were seated upstairs and it was not too loud. Very much enjoyed the pacing of the meal.More infoVermilion - AlexandriaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Old Town Alexandria•4.6
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Situated on the Potomac River in Virginia, Alexandria is a cosmopolitan city that boasts food from nearly every region of the world. Regardless of whether you are a long-time resident or you are simply passing through, you will be satisfied by the city's diverse food options. Alexandria offers about 100 restaurants in areas like Del Ray, Crystal City, and Old Town. On a quiet Sunday morning, you can enjoy a brunch of classic breakfast and lunch options that are made from fresh ingredients from rural areas in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. After touring the historic streets of Old Town, head over to Mount Vernon Avenue to appreciate the wide selection of international cuisine. Salvadorian platters are among some of the best offerings of Del Ray. For a dinner with a view, the upscale seafood restaurants are excellent choices. You may also try the sweet meat of blue crabs from the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Alexandria is Francis Hall
The best vegan restaurants in Alexandria are Jula's on the Potomac, Mia's Italian Kitchen and Kaldi's Social House - National Landing
The best vegetarian restaurants in Alexandria are Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar, Jula's on the Potomac and Clyde's at Mark Center
The restaurants with the best service in Alexandria are Francis Hall, Del Ray Cafe and The Study
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Alexandria are Francis Hall, Del Ray Cafe and The Study
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