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Whiskey & Oyster, Alexandria, VA

Whiskey & Oyster

4.6
4.6
917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining

Reservations are for INDOOR dining only! We do NOT reserve our Patio, it is first come first serve.

We ask that guest keep their dining experience to 90 minutes. Special event days, reservation will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm

Taco Tuesdays 11am-10pm

Whiskey Wednesdays- 1/2 off whiskeys from 11am-10pm

$1 Oyster Day- Every 3rd Monday of every month

Fresh Oysters. Rare Whiskeys. The latest concept from the HomeGrown Restaurant Group brings an exciting new dining experience to Carlyle.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 567-1533
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Randall Jones
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Duke Street
  • Parking details
    Free garage parking after 5:00pm. Monday- Friday / Curbside Pick Up NO patio reservations- Patio First come first serve
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 917 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whiskey & Oyster delights with "exceptional oysters" and a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise the "great service" from attentive staff, especially Lawrence. Enjoy the "fantastic happy hour" with $1 oysters and creative cocktails. Despite occasional service hiccups, the fresh seafood and welcoming ambiance make it a favorite dining spot in Alexandria.

917 Reviews
  1. J

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just ok. Tried several items (not oysters) and everything seemed to lack depth and flavor especially the Lobster Mac.

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  2. Alisa

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters: Both the raw (Back Bay) and grilled oysters (we chose the chimichurri sauce) were outstanding! Perfect salinity, quite generous in size. I had steamed mussels in cider- the mussels were plentiful and tasty, but I found the cider/caramelized onions/ bacon broth to be understated at best. It comes with two large grilled pieces of bread. My husband had the generous and delicious grilled lobster cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries. Others in our party enjoyed the crab cake sandwich (delicious) and the regular steamed mussels (which I wish I’d gotten). All in all, a shellfish paradise.

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  3. Janet

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic menu. Wonderful service. Good wine list. Oysters!!! Fantastic. The hush puppies are just the best.

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  4. Bethany

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was fabulous and we plan on coming back next year with a bunch of ladies in tow. However, because they put us in a nook that was sort of hidden I believe we were out of sight, out of mind. We had to keep asking for the same things. We had missing items that should’ve been brought out with our dishes and then they kept forgetting to ask if we wanted another round of mimosas. Otherwise it was a good time and we really enjoyed ourselves.

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  5. Monica

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time doing the galintines event. We plan to do it again next year. We all enjoyed ourselves

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  6. April

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their Galentine’s day celebration is so fun! We keep coming back because the staff does an amazing job.

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  7. Michael

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went earlier than my reservation but there was not issue seating me. I chose a salad with blue cheese dressing for my appetizer, halibut with mashed potatoes and green beans as my main and the beignets and a glass of bourbon for dessert. I only chose water to drink. Everything was perfectly presented and was delicious to eat. The server was attentive with no issues with my order. I recommend this restaurant and will be sure to eat there again when my travels return me to the area.

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  8. Beth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner. Outstanding service for our large party of 8. Food is always excellent.

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  9. Dirk

    VIP

    Wilmington

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Friday night hostess was very aloof. She wasn't present and had no awareness for when tables would open up. Oysters Rockefeller were EXCEPTIONAL, pricey, but worthwhile. Drinks were average at best and OVERPRICED. Our server was very friendly and diligent. Restaurant needs better bartenders and host staff.

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  10. Geoffrey

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food is always fantastic. Server went out of his way to make it a great lunch experience!

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FAQs

Whiskey & Oyster offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Whiskey & Oyster also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-1533.

Whiskey & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 917 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Whiskey & Oyster

301 John Carlyle ST, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Duke Street
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free garage parking after 5:00pm. Monday- Friday / Curbside Pick Up NO patio reservations- Patio First come first serve
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Randall Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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