Elaine's

4.5

216 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences.

Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sameer Hunter
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Location
208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINI$12.00
Vodka, Kahlua, Expresso
SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINI$13.00
Pistachio Milk, Vodka
COOK’S COMA$15.00
Vodka, Frangelico, Ksarak, Lemon & Prosecco
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD$15.00
Mezcal, Tequila, Dark Berries & lime, Rosewater, harissa, Aleppo & pomegranate, Egg white
LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINI$16.00
Rosemary, thyme & olive oil infused gin, vermouth
THE HIGGINS AVIATION$15.00
Gin, Crème de violette, Maraschino liqueur, Lemon
THE GIBRAN JOURNEY$16.00
Dark Rum, Ruby Port, black tea, Middle Eastern spices, hazelnut & vanilla, clarified milk
MON MIRO$16.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Amaro Averna, crème de cacao
POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDER$14.00
Cognac, Crème de cacao, Cream, Nutmeg

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elaine's in Alexandria offers a "hidden gem" dining experience with "outstanding" food and a "warm and attentive" service. Guests love the "delicious" Mediterranean-inspired menu, including vegetarian options, and the "fabulous" ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive owners" and unique atmosphere, despite occasional noise and service hiccups.

216 Reviews

J
James
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wonderful ambience. Varied menu to satisfy everyone. Halloumi appetizer and Brussels sprouts were special!
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Alfa
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. One of my favorites in the DMV area.
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Dan
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been twice now and really enjoyed our dinner both times. Scallops are terrific and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.
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Christabelle
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful food and service! They were very busy and overbooked by OpenTable but did a fantastic job and food was not delayed.
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Adrienne
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a little slow, but food was amazing. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
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Ross
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint setting. Delicious food, excellent service.
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Mary Ellen
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a gem in Old Town Alexandria. Elaine’s also hosts ‘book talks’ and has a lovely space upstairs with a library feel. Jeffrey was kind enough to let the 4 of us sit in that beautiful upstairs space….even though we were the only ones there. The ambiance was exquisite…with beautiful soft music in the background and excellent service…even though our server had to come upstairs to tend just us. The food and cocktails were delicious! It’s a little on the pricey side…but well worth it! Will definitely be back!!
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Kathy
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upscale yet cozy feel to the restaurant. Wait staff and owner care, pay attention - top notch service. Interesting mezza plates - the two we ordered - crispy Brussels and baba ghanoush, were amazing. Best pita bread I’ve ever had! Our entrees from the grill - a salmon dish and branzino were also delicious. And…they host free literary events in their upstairs venue! We’ll be back!
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Anne
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Elaine’s for the first time last night. It was terrific - definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood. The food was impeccably presented and delicious. The service was warm and appropriately attentive. The ambiance reminded me of cozy restaurants I’ve walked past in urban residential neighborhoods in Berlin and Bogota. We expect to be back often.
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Courtney
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cynthia (owner) and Nicolas (our waiter) were very welcoming and hospitable! The food and beverages were top tier. I will be back!!!
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FAQs

Elaine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-0517.

Elaine's is rated 4.5 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Executive chef
Sameer Hunter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Elaine's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

Signature Cocktails

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINI$12.00

SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINI$13.00

COOK’S COMA$15.00

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD$15.00

LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINI$16.00

THE HIGGINS AVIATION$15.00

THE GIBRAN JOURNEY$16.00

MON MIRO$16.00

POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDER$14.00

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elaine's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elaine's restaurant rated?

Is Elaine's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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