Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

2920 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Location
101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00
lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, grilled garlic bread
Crab Hush Puppies$8.00
blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade
Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00
fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw
Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00
house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun
Pepperoni Mussels$10.00
blue mussels, thick cut pepperoni, garlic, shallots, piquillo peppers, baby tomatoes, grilled garlic bread

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry
Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller
Sunshine & Rays
Love Potion
Angry Rooster
What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca
Pinot Grigio, Lagaria
Chardonnay, William Hill
Rosé, Lagaria
Merlot, Firestone
Malbec, Alamos
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00
Miller Lite$4.00
Draft Beer$6.00
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CROOK & MARKER

0 Sugar | 100 Calories | 5% ABV | Gluten Free

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ
Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Rum, NJ
Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ

What 2,920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vola's Dockside Grill offers a vibrant riverside dining experience with "great food and service." Guests frequently praise the delectable crab cakes and attentive staff. While indoor noise can be high, outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the Potomac. Perfect for seafood lovers, this spot is a "go-to" in Alexandria.

2,920 Reviews

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Christian
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to go with family and friends! We go again.
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Rose Marie
Atlantic City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! We has April as our waitress. She is amazing!!! Food was delish.
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Bob
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Soup was excellent. Unfortunately, the oyster’s not full and plump. Rockfish was over breaded and dry. Staff was decent. Disappointment
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Christopher Rheanna
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hot Toddy wasn’t quite sweet enough but it was still an excellent drink. Loved the happy hour and the hush puppies and sliders were excellent!!!
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Justin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vola has been consistently great. I have been there with my family a few times in the past. And that's why when my friend and his family were in town, I took them there. Our server was wonderful and attentive. The hostess who checked me in was friendly and easy to work with. The food was delicious. Everyone was happy, including the kids. I for sure will be back again and again.
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Jack
VIP
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place in Old Town, right along the river in a large section of the Torpedo Factory. Excellent food….we had the lobster roll (hot with lots of melted butter) and fish-and-chips, and both were delicious. Servers were delightful….had Maddie one night and Jennie another. They were friendly and fun, and provided knowledgeable guidance on the various menu choices. Highly recommend!!
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Christine
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch on a dreary Sunday afternoon. The crab cakes were fantastic, as always.
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Lakisha
Baltimore
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hot apple cider cocktail was delicious and so warm and comforting! The little service hiccups were handled well. We didn’t have to complain or ask. (When the lobster rolls came out before the appetizer, the server apologized. At the end, when the server was busy, the manager charged our card so we wouldn’t have to wait.) The crab hush puppies and the fries were superb! They know the secret to getting the fries crispy outside and like mashed potatoes inside. This place was great for a casual date night dinner before some Christmas window shopping on King Street.
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Phillip
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view of the King Street Alexandria waterfront. Friendly service and great food.
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Karen
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The crab hush puppies were phenomenal. There were 5 of us at brunch - I ordered the crab cake benedict, and my food was lukewarm when it arrived. No one else from my party mentioned their food being lukewarm or cold, so it could just be that mine was out first. My dad's only "complaint" was the noise - He felt like he couldn't have a conversation with any of us, even though we were in the back corner of the restaurant. Other than that, everything was phenomenal.
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FAQs

Vola's Dockside Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vola's Dockside Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.

Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2920 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 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
King Street
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Vola's Dockside Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CRAB CAKES

ROTATING OYSTERS G

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

Monday - Friday | 3 - 7 pm | Available at the bar, high top tables and Hi-Tide Lounge

TWO BUCK SHUCK

Chef Selected Oysters$2.00

BAR BITES

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00

Crab Hush Puppies$8.00

Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00

Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00

Pepperoni Mussels$10.00

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry

Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller

Sunshine & Rays

Love Potion

Angry Rooster

What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca

Pinot Grigio, Lagaria

Chardonnay, William Hill

Rosé, Lagaria

Merlot, Firestone

Malbec, Alamos

Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00

Miller Lite$4.00

Draft Beer$6.00

CROOK & MARKER

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00

Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00

Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Vola's Dockside Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Vola's Dockside Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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