The Wharf

4.5

3487 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Outside seating is limited and will be based on first come first server basis and during high volume days limited time duration may apply.We are providing both Indoor, outdoor seating and takeout. History has been written inside the walls of the Wharf, with its 1790's style architecture featuring original wood columns and beams that are charred black from a Civil War fire. Since 1971, satisfied diners have been heading to The Wharf in Old Town for whole Maine lobster, local soft shell crabs and prime steaks. The restaurant has recently been renovated and remodeled and the menu updated to include many contemporary seafood items along with their traditional Chesapeake Bay creations.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 836-2836
Website
http://www.wharfrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer small-scale catering services in the direct Old Town area. For larger inquiries, please call to discuss with a manager.
Private party facilities
With our beautiful private dining room on the second floor, The Wharf is the perfect place for your next business meeting or special occasion. With our fresh seafood and excellent staff, The Wharf can make your next event one to remember.

Location
119 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
N. Lee St.
Parking details
On street parking available and public parking garage directly behind restaurant.
Public transit
Free trolley from Metro stop to the Wharf and transit stop 1 block from restaurant.
Entertainment
Multiple televisions for sports games, shows, etc.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Main Lobster Benedict$28.00
Steamed Main lobster meat, poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffins and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Eggs Benedict$14.00
Poached eggs, VA smoked ham and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Eggs Chesapeake$22.00
Poached eggstopped w/lump crabmeat, and a butter cream sauce, w/roasted potatoes
Crab Cakes Benedict$26.00
Two crab cakes w/poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffins and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Bread Pudding French Toast$12.00
Candied walnuts, maple syrup, chantilly cream and fresh fruits

Cocktail

Surf & Turf Bloody Mary$14.00
Our spicy bloody Mary House-made mix, with vodka, slice of crispy bacon, and jumbo Shrimp
Mimosa$5.00

What 3,487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wharf offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a charming atmosphere. Known for its seafood, particularly the "best crab cakes" and she crab soup, patrons appreciate the attentive staff and welcoming ambiance. Ideal for celebrations, it's highly recommended for its "amazing" meals and inviting setting.

3,487 Reviews

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Frank
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took the wife here for our Valentines date. Nice and cozy. The chicken and crab cakes were delicious. Staff was nice and we will be back soon.
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Tracy
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great. We enjoyed our dining experience and plan to visit again in the near future..
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Wayne
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food as always. Staff very friendly and the ambience was good for the occasion
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Danny
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit in years…and better than the last time. Excellent food and service. Will go back.
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Julie
Tallahassee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. We had a romantic fantastic evening in the perfect atmosphere with delicious food presented by a lovely server. Didn’t want to leave.
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james
Anchorage
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was pretty dark. Calamari was good- lightly breaded. For dinner, I tried to substitute a different side but was told the chef wasn’t doing them because he was backed up. Husband’s steak was good but baked potato tasted old and reheated. My sea bass was soggy and oil saturated, warm at best, cold rice. Had to flag the waiter down since he didn’t check back to get something else. I ordered a crab cake appetizer. A crab cake dinner came and again, waiter didn’t check on me. Tasted good but not what I had ordered. Never offered dessert or anything for the fact my husband and I ate separately. Finally the waiter let me know they wouldn’t charge me for the meal they brought me but just the one I ordered, which I never even got. Not sure why a nice restaurant had servers with so many tables. Our server had 7 tables and I’m guessing each had as terrible of service as us. Super disappointing because we rarely get to go out.
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blair
Charleston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance was great, but the service was spotty. Wait staff were very nice, but didn’t check on table often.
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Melvin
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Ambiance was great. If you would like a more intimate setting, please ask to be seated in the upstairs dinning area. Overall great dinning experience!
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Vanetta
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The delicious food, presentation, friendly customer service, and warm, welcoming environment were superb.
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Terri
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was just okay, lots of butter but edible, and the cost and portions were reasonable . Garlic, butter ( duh) shrimp, fried calamari, baked oyster appetizer- lobster pasta ( nice light tomato sauce), fried shrimp, Long Island Iced Tea ( watery)- nothing that would stop me from going back. The service was attentive. Beware of the dining room upstairs. The stairs are a little scary if you have mobility issues.
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The Wharf is rated 4.5 stars by 3487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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119 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
N. Lee St.
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On street parking available and public parking garage directly behind restaurant.
Public transit
Free trolley from Metro stop to the Wharf and transit stop 1 block from restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Multiple televisions for sports games, shows, etc.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wharfrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 836-2836
Catering
We offer small-scale catering services in the direct Old Town area. For larger inquiries, please call to discuss with a manager.
Private party facilities
With our beautiful private dining room on the second floor, The Wharf is the perfect place for your next business meeting or special occasion. With our fresh seafood and excellent staff, The Wharf can make your next event one to remember.

The Wharf

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Main

Main Lobster Benedict$28.00

Eggs Benedict$14.00

Eggs Chesapeake$22.00

Crab Cakes Benedict$26.00

Bread Pudding French Toast$12.00

Cocktail

Surf & Turf Bloody Mary$14.00

Mimosa$5.00

What 3,487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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