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Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria

4.3 (4104)
$31 to $50
American
5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Blackwall Hitch is a coastally inspired concept that creates a local connection, blending the area’s finest in ambiance, taste, and talent. Here you’ll find seasonally driven and locally sourced food and spirits, great live music, and the area’s friendliest staff. With just one visit to Blackwall Hitch, you'll be hooked on the flavor!
Blackwall Hitch promotes a comfortable, family friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We ask guests to support this atmosphere by not wearing clothing with offensive graphics or language, midriff-baring outfits, exposed undergarments, cut-off shorts or tank tops. Blackwall Hitch is a Drug Free Zone, and we prohibit all illicit substances on our property at all times.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 739-6090
  • Website
    http://www.theblackwallhitchalexandria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Osman Motino
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve one of our private rooms for your next special occasion. We can accommodate a variety of events from bridal luncheons to rehearsal dinners to family reunions and graduations; our special events manager will guide you through every step. Please email for more info.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Blackwall Hitch is located about one mile from the King Street Metro Station on the Blue and Yellow lines. Once you exit the metro, head to the waterfront. A free King Street Trolley is available to take you to the waterfront. For more information, visit http://www.visitalexandriava.com/planning-tools/maps-transportation/free-trolley/.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria's menu was last updated on 9/8/2023.

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What 4,104 people are saying

Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria offers a vibrant ambiance with live music and waterfront views. Guests enjoy "excellent food" and a diverse menu featuring seafood and comfort dishes. The atmosphere is enhanced by a "live jazz band" and attentive service from staff like "Tina" and "Brian." Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience remains appealing, ensuring many return visits.
4,104 Reviews

  1. ABRAHAM

    Virginia9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. We could've done without the setting up of a buffet table while my wife and I were having dinner right next to us. They could've waited until we were done. Also, there were 40 minutes of awol when my waiter was gone.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we’re truly sorry that the timing and placement of the buffet setup disrupted your dining experience. We also apologize for the lapse in attentiveness from your server. Your comments are being shared with our team to ensure we’re more mindful of the guest experience moving forward. We appreciate you taking the time to share this and hope to provide a much smoother visit next time. With Gratitude, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  2. AnnaE VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived the restaurant was really busy but we four had a reservation and were seated immediately. It took 25 minutes for our cocktails to arrive. Food was very good..chicken lemon pasta, Cajun pasta, pizza and short rib hoagie *the hoagie was the best of all the food in my opinion* My issue was the noise level. We brought out of town friends and it was impossible to hear. I liked the food but won't return if I want a place to relax and visit with friends. Our waitress was very good.

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  3. Matthew

    Phoenix / Arizona24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want excellent food but poor service, slow drinks and a “whatever” attitude, this is definitely the place for you! It’s really a shame that service was so poor because the location and the food were amazing! Try the crab dip. The mahi tacos were legit. Management could make this place 5 stars with some staff training.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Matthew, thank you for your candid feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, but we’re truly sorry the service didn’t meet expectations. Your comments will be shared with our team, as we agree that with stronger, more consistent service, the experience should match the quality of the food. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope you’ll consider returning to see improvements firsthand. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  4. Lee

    St. Louis5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We walked out after not being greeted by a server after 15 minutes. There were multiple servers who walked by our table and said absolutely nothing. This isn’t the first time I’ve had poor service here. Such is life.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 2 days ago
    Lee, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback-we sincerely apologize for the experience you had. Being overlooked is never acceptable, and we're truly sorry this happened, particularly after a previous visit that also fell short. Your feedback is being taken seriously and shared with our team so we can address it directly. If you would kindly email us at info@blackwallhitchalexandria.c0m with a copy of your review, date dined & location, we will work hard to remedy this and prove we can do better. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and regret that we missed the opportunity to provide the service you deserved. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  5. Louis

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was very satisfied with staff(Darnell Gatewood &Wilson),service, quality and portion of food , Look forward to going again
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago
    Louis, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you were satisfied with the service, staff, and your overall dining experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! With Gratitude, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  6. Tonya VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service was amazing, at least 2 managers came by to ask if everything was good.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago
    Tonya, we greatly appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know you had a top-notch experience & we eagerly await your next visit. With Gratitude, The Team at The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  7. Kathy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The homemade pasta with seafood was outstanding. The service was a bit slow, although our water was refilled several times, appreciated with the warm temperatures.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Kathy, thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal, and we appreciate your patience with the pacing. Thank you for sharing your insight so we can address our team and improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  8. Erica

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were great but the air conditioner wasn’t working so it was a miserable experience. A member of my party had to go to urgent care afterwards due to overheating. Manager never visited our table to discuss inconvenience. Charged full price even though we couldn’t fully enjoy the experience because of the high temperature inside the dining area.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded on June 24, 2025
    Erica, thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and especially concerned to learn that a member of your party became ill. That is never the kind of impression we want to leave. We understand how uncomfortable and disappointing it must have been to dine without proper climate control, and we apologize that the issue wasn’t addressed more directly during your visit. Your comments have been shared with our leadership team so we can follow up internally and ensure better communication and care moving forward, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  9. Kimberly

    Virginia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager on Saturday at 1:30, I think his name was Mario. He went above and beyond helping my friend with correcting her salad dish. All the ladies were very impressed with his professionalism, take charge attitude towards handing the problem to make my friend happy as well as everyone at the table. Although we were impressed by Mario, the server needs improvement. When I asked to see the manager in the beginning, he came back to the table and said, “the manager is busy and for him to work it out”! This is not what you tell customers at a restaurant. Please provide him with more training.
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded on June 23, 2025
    Kimberly, thank you so much for your 5-star review and for your thoughtful and balanced feedback. We're so glad to hear that Mario made such a positive impression—his professionalism and attentiveness truly reflect the standard we strive for. That said, we're sorry the initial interaction with your server fell short. You’re absolutely right that guests should always feel supported, especially when asking to speak with a manager. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be sure to follow up with additional training to ensure a more polished and guest-focused experience moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon! With Gratitude, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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  10. Abby

    Nashville4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was extremely slow and food was just fine but not worth the price
    Blackwall Hitch - AlexandriaResponded on June 23, 2025
    Abby, thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear the service was slow and that the food didn’t feel like it matched the value-we always aim to deliver a better experience than that. If you would kindly email us at info@blackwallhitchalexandria.c0m with a copy of your review, date dined & location, we will work hard to remedy this and prove we can do better. We hope you might consider giving us another try in the future. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Blackwall Hitch Alexandria

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FAQs

Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 739-6090.

Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria is rated 4.3 stars by 4104 OpenTable diners.

Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  5. Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Blackwall Hitch is located about one mile from the King Street Metro Station on the Blue and Yellow lines. Once you exit the metro, head to the waterfront. A free King Street Trolley is available to take you to the waterfront. For more information, visit http://www.visitalexandriava.com/planning-tools/maps-transportation/free-trolley/.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Osman Motino
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.theblackwallhitchalexandria.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 739-6090
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve one of our private rooms for your next special occasion. We can accommodate a variety of events from bridal luncheons to rehearsal dinners to family reunions and graduations; our special events manager will guide you through every step. Please email for more info.
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