Evening Star Cafe

Name: Evening Star Cafe
Address: 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States, 22301
Telephone: (703) 549-5051
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1513 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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The Evening Star Cafe is a rollicking neighborhood gem located in the heart of Del Ray. Opened in 1997, Evening Star is well known for its friendly vibe and convivial setting and continues to shine with a fiercely loyal crowd. Evening Star combines friendly, gracious service with a seasonal American menu featuring produce grown on our rooftop garden and by local farmers throughout the region.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 549-5051
Website
http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Catering
We offer chef-driven catering through Neighborhood Provisions. If you're looking for thoughtfully curated home experiences, chef-made holiday spreads, or delicious meals for your corporate clients, we're the foodie's favorite one-stop shop. We'll even pair your meal with rare beers, hard-to-find bottled spirits, wines, and custom cocktails!
Private party facilities
The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (703) 549-5051

Location
2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
E. Howell Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
Public transit
Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro.
Entertainment
Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charred Asparagus$14.00
farm egg, saffron butter, crispy ham, Espelette
Roasted Beets$12.00
hazelnut gremolata, pickled onions, preserved lemon yogurt
Broccli Rabe$11.00
Nduja sofritto, grilled lemon, toasted hazelnuts
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Stracciatella, Pomegranate Seeds, Aji Dulce, Maple Gastrique
Meatballs Pomodoro$12.00
pork, pomodoro, parmesan grits, basil oil
Smoked Wings$15.00
buffalo or salt & pepper, ranch or bleu cheese
Heirloom Tomato Salad$15.00
burrata, garlic breadcrumbs, basil
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Grana Padano, Garlic Croutons
Arugula Salad$13.00
Heirloom Carrots, Fennel, Pickled Onion, Grana Padano, Lemon Vinaigrette
Fried Oysters$14.00
Olive tangello fennel salad, citrus calabrian aioli
Smoked Boudin Balls$11.00
smoked pork shoulder, honey mustard custard, pickled onions

Snacks

Cheese Plate$20.00
with crostini, apple butter, candied pecans
Marinated Olives$5.00
Calabrian Chili, Lemon, Garlic Confit
Smoked Pimento Cheese$8.00
with crostini
Smoked Whitefish Dip$7.00
smoked whitefish, cream cheese, Crostini

Mains

Seared Scallops$29.00
asparagus, confit tomatoes, hollandaise
Braised Lamb Shoulder$25.00
Rigatoni, whipped labneh, za'atar
Cavatelli$22.00
Wild Mushrooms, Truffled Pecorino Fondue, Red Wine Reduction, Parmesan
Grilled Bavette*$29.00
Crispy Red Bliss Potatoes, Mushroom Puree, Red Wine Jus
Grilled Pork Chop$26.00
Spring Peas, Pearl Onions, Parmesan Grits & Mustard Jus
Grilled Bacon Meatloaf$24.00
buttermilk mashed potatoes, spinach, bbq sauce
Seared Scottish Salmon$25.00
summer pesto risotto, pomegranate gastrique
Smash Burger*$17.00
twin patties, american cheese, iceberg, pickle, secret sauce, fries
Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17.00
Slaw Sauce, jalapeno jelly, Iceberg, Pickles
Pan Seared Chicken$22.00
summer vegetable terrine, brown chicken jus

Cocktails

Purple Rain$11.00
Blueberry vodka, lavender, elderflower, lemon
The Arcadian$10.00
cucumber gin, Mint, lime, soda
Drunken Lullabies$10.00
Bourbon, lemon, orange, cherry bark Vanilla bitters
Bad Bunny$11.00
Jalapeno Mezcal, cachaca, carrot, lime, soda
Paper Plane$12.00
Bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
Campari Kiss$12.00
gin, strawberry campari, rouge vermouth
Alien Superstar$11.00
rye whiskey, cardamaro, carrot, lemon, tajin
The Desi Arnaz$12.00
Rum, mint, lime, angostura bitters, sparkling
Bourbon Slushie$11.00
Bourbon, orange, lemonade

Drafts

Crisp

Halfway Crooks Farina, Kölsch, GA, 4.8%, 13 oz.
- Taster$4.00
- Full$8.00
Perennial Vacation Dad, Blond Ale, MO, 4.7%, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00
Sierra Nevada Summerfest, German Pilsner, CA, 5%, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00

Hop

Bell's Two Hearted IPA w/ Centennial, 7.0%, MI, 16 oz.
- Taster$3.00
- Full$7.00
Bluejacket Full Fathom Five, Hazy Double IPA w/ Galaxy, DC, 8%, 13 oz.
- Taster$4.00
- Full$8.00
Bluejacket the Ave, Hazy Double IPA w/ Centennial, DC, 8%, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00
Cushwa Presidential Tint, Hazy Double IPA (Xul Collab.), MD, 8.3%, 13 oz.
- Taster$4.00
- Full$8.00
Phase Three Pixel Density, Hazy IPA w/ Citra, IL, 6.5%, 16 oz.
- Taster$4.00
- Full$9.00

Malt

Charles Towne Brown Ale: Nitro, Brown Ale (Nitro Pour), SC, 4%, 16 oz.
- Taster$3.00
- Full$8.00
Benchtop Coach Beard, Best Bitter, VA, 4%, 16 oz.
- Taster$3.00
- Full$8.00

Roast

Dutchess Augur, Porter, NY, 4.6%, 16 oz.
- Taster$3.00
- Full$7.00
Great Notion Double Stack, Imperial Stout w/ Maple Syrup, Or, 11%, 13 oz.
- Taster$6.00
- Full$12.00
Grimm Single Negative, Stout, NY, 5.5%, 13 oz.
- Taster$4.50
- Full$9.00

Fruit & Spice

Allagash White, Witbier, 5.2%, ME, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00
Burial without This Fading Daydream, Wheat Ale, NC, 4.6%
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00

Tart & Funky

Schenker Mandarin Glow-Up, Fruited Sour Ale, CT, 4.5%, 13 oz.
- Taster$4.50
- Full$9.00
Perennial Suburban Beverage, Gose w/ Orange & Key Lime, MO, 4.2%, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00

Cider

Potter's Strawberry Ginger, Dry Cider, VA, 5.5%, 13 oz.
- Taster$3.50
- Full$7.00

Cans/Bottles

Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pale Lager, 4.8%, TX
- Can (12 oz.)$4.00
Miller High Life, Pale Lager, 4.6%, WI
- Bottle (12 oz.)$4.00
Guinness Draught, Dry Stout, 4.2%, IRL
- Can (14.9 oz.)$7.00
Uncool Hazy IPA Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA, 0.5%, VA
- Can (12 oz.)$6.00

Wines

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Sparkling

Terre di Marca, Brut Prosecco, Italy, NV$10.00
Can XA, Pinot Noir, Spain, NV$11.00
Thibaut-Janisson, Fizz, Chardonnay, Virginia, NV$63.00

White

Benoit Lagarde, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France, 2020$10.00
Knuttel Family, Chardonnay, California, 2018$13.00
Selbach, Riesling, Germany, 2020$12.00
Kaltern, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy, 2019$40.00
Three Clicks, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, California, 2018$52.00
Mosbach, Gewuztraminer, Alsace, France, 2017$65.00

Rosé

Gunter Schlink, Pinot Noir Rosé, Germany, 2020$9.00
Cune, Rioja Rosado, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, 2019$40.00

Red

Early Mountain, Red Blend, Virginia, 2021$14.00
Eola Hills, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2019$13.00
Crosarola, Valpolicella Classico, Casterna, Italy, 2020$10.00
Cuarenta Cuarenta, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2019$13.00
Petit Canet, Grenache Syrah Cinsault Blend, France, 2021$8.00
Château des Antonins, Bordeaux Supérieur, France, NV$13.00
Eschol, Cab Sauv, Napa Valley, California, 2018$56.00
Populis, Revereseé Red, Mendocino, California, 2019$56.00
Two Paddocks, Estate Pinot Noir, New Zealand, 2018$110.00
Ca'Viola, Barolo Classico, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2015$125.00

Zero Proof

Iced Tea$4.00
Swing's NRG Blend Hot Coffee$4.00
please allow 10 minutes brew time
Swing's NRG Blend Iced Coffee$4.00
Coke$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Ginger Ale$3.00
Ginger Beer$3.00
IBC Root Beer
- Bottle$4.00

What 1,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

1,513 Reviews

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monicaE
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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Evening Star offers a unique twist on brunch classics.
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AliciaM
Washington DC
73 reviews
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5.0
73 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Drea was our server and she was excellent! Great, timely service with attention to the smallest details. The food menu for brunch still has favorites like chicken and waffles, but also has new items. I especially liked smoked brisket toast, which is a spin on avocado toast. The umami flavors on this were amazing! Also, paired well with their house made Bloody Mary's. As always the quaint cafe delivers amazing ambiance and great food!
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Saaaak
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
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We visited Evening Star for our anniversary, and the service was great. We had a reservation for 11, and needed it moved back a bit in order to find parking and the staff was so understanding and kind about it. The food was phenomenal- we got the smoked brisket toast and the smoked pork hash, as well as a Bloody Mary and a coffee. 10/10, would definitely visit again!
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MichelleT
Washington DC
1 review
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5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
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Front Porch at Evening Star never disappoints! The Brussel sprouts, smash burger and meatloaf were delicious and service was friendly and prompt. We had a wonderful meal + cocktails in this friendly and relaxed spot.
Evening Star CafeResponded on September 9, 2023
Hi Michelle! Thank you for your support as always. We are always happy to host you and your family. See you soon! Best regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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ALXresident
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
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We love Evening Star Cafe. But service this time was SLOW. We waited for a long time for drinks. Appetizers came. And we waited a LONG time for the main course. The dessert course was wrong for 3 (out of 4) of us. Apparently the place was short-staffed. Hope the new time is better.
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JamieF
Washington DC
98 reviews
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5.0
98 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
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This was our first visit to Evening Star, but it won’t be our last. The food was delicious and the service was friendly, at tentative and fast and the ambience is very nice. The only downside is the noise level - at peak times it can get painfully load and hard to hold a conversation with dining companions, All in, a wonderful experience.
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AngieL
Washington DC
13 reviews
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1.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
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Last night, my friend and I went to Evening Star for my birthday dinner. It was restaurant week so we had to order a 3 course meal. We also were a later table - 8:30pm. Our server couldn’t have been less happy to see us be seated. She wanted us to order our full meal as soon as she brought us water - but it was my BDAY so we wanted to share a drink first. Then we ordered. She brought us our first course in less than a minute. I order fried Brussels. They were black and thrown on the plate. After a few bites, I returned them. The manager who happened to swing by brought me a salad instead. As I was 2 bites into my salad, my salmon arrived. No worries. I keep eating my salad. Then my dessert arrives. So now i have 3 plates lined up. I’m finishing my salad while watching my dessert melt into the plate. I the try the salmon - so salty; horrible risotto. Server swings by and she asks me if I want a box for my salad and salmon I decline so she asks — you want me to trash it? Ahh - yeah. I eat a bit of my dessert. While m doing so another server swings by to tell me she will be vacuuming and it will be really loud. This is 3 minutes before the restaurant even closes. The bar is hopping behind me but all the servers want us out. Food was horrible; service was off the charts horrible and managers reaction when I shared some of our experience was non-plused. Offered us a glass of wine but we were walking out… Suggest one goes anywhere else to spend their hard earned money
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 27, 2023
Hi Angie. I am extremely distressed to hear about your experience, and I apologize. There is no excuse for such poor service, and we will be addressing this with our team. It is not typical of the Star, and we would appreciate the opportunity to have you back as our guest. I'll reach out separately with my contact information. Thanks for letting us know, and we hope to have you back soon. Stephanie
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Kate
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
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Wonderful and great service. A bit echoey when we were the some of the only folks there early and then it got quite loud later when the place filled up
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JennEDC
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
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We hadn't been to Evening Star in several years, so we thought Restaurant Week was a good chance to check it out again. The food was consistently good and the service was excellent. We love the cozy atmosphere inside and we look forward to checking out their outdoor seating options next time. Also, that chocolate cake with Biscoff icing was insanely good. I could eat it every day!!
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JimJam328
Washington DC
22 reviews
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5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
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This spot was really cute, we thought we had been here, but we had been next door. I liked it was small and quaint. The food was great for what we got, but we were bummed that some options weren't available. With that said, everything we had was amazing! The brussel sprouts were definitely our favorite. Service was great when ht came to the server, but the busboy was slow at the water and check service. We liked how intimate and quiet this place was. Didn't realize we were the only ones left at the end of the night and it was barely 10 pm. Would definitely go back!
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NellieH
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
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The food was excellent with a little of everything on the menu for restaurant week. It was nice to stop in before our reservation for a drink in the Majestic bar in the back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great evening at a classic Del Ray place! Great to be back.
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AndyK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
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My husband enjoyed the pan-seared chicken (he was a bit sad the chicken parm was gone). Side order potatoes perfect, though they arrived late in the meal. Arugula salad perfect especially on a summer evening. Tasty mix of flavors and textures. Took off a star for the cavatelli with mushrooms. Mostly pasta. I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd realized it would be a plate of pasta.
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TerrenceT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
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We had a reservation for Monday at 6 PM, so the restaurant was fairly dead at the time. We had a few questions about the menu as well as warning the server that I had a nut allergy. These requests are handled well, and we then ordered our food. The food was well prepared and reasonably priced. Bonus: since it was our anniversary, they comped us our desserts. It was a nice touch.
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DanJ
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, great service, cool spot. Attached wine shop is a bonus.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hi Dan, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for leaving us some wonderful feedback. We hope to see you in again soon! Cheers! Lauren Brown General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Great meal, wonderful evening great spot for dinner with friends, excellent cocktails.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hi there, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for leaving us some awesome feedback. It is greatly appreciated. Hope you can dine with us again soon. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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Foodie4me
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Over all it was a very nice experience. There were five of us. Everyone ordered something different and we were all happy with our choices of food and cocktails
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 11, 2023
Hi there, I see your 4 star review and would love to get some more feedback about what we could have improved on your visit with us. It sounds like we barely missed the mark! I do apologize. If you would email me at lbrown@eveningstarcafe.net, I do greatly appreciate it. And look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Lauren Brown General Manager
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FrankF
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
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Incredible food and service. Smoked wings were excellent.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 11, 2023
Hello Frank! So glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us! I will give your compliments to the chef and we greatly value you taking the time to leave us some feedback. See you soon, Lauren Brown General Manager
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DeniseB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
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Great place to eat outside! Food is good too. Will go back
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 11, 2023
Hi Denise!! We are so glad you enjoyed dining on our patios. Also, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We look forward to hosting you and your guests again soon. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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EvelynK
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
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Ate at Evening Star for an early Saturday brunch. Coffee was great and food was very good. Eggs on eggs Benedict were perfectly poached and hollandaise was wonderful. Portions were a little small for the prices, especially for the chicken & waffle. It was only a half waffle, and a tiny thigh/leg piece of chicken. Both were excellent but I left hungry. Come on, at least give me a whole waffle - batter isn’t that expensive!! Overall, however, our experience at ESC was great. We’d go back.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 10, 2023
Hi Evelyn, Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback! I apologize for the portion sizes and wanted to let you know, since your recent visit we have revamped the Chicken & Waffle to a FULL waffle and a buttermilk brined chicken breast instead of the thigh. We do hope you can join us again soon and give us another try. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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mikecaps
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
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Food was good. Sevice was good after getting someone's attention after sitting down for 10-15 min. Portions are extremely small for the price.
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BeccaW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
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Delightful! Excellent food and service. We were especially thrilled with the tomato and burrata salad.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
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The food was great but the vegetables that came with the main dish was a very very small portion. The scallops and asparagus had about 8 delicious scallops but only 4 sprigs is asparagus. The service was great and so were the drinks from the bar. Next time I go I will get a vegetable appetizer too.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 21, 2023
Hello! I am so glad you enjoyed your evening with us. We just recently discussed the issue you raised, and we agree that the side dish needs to be more substantial. We are making some menu modifications soon. I hope you stop back in soon and enjoy the new setup! Stephanie Babin
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
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Evening Star has upped their game. Service great. Our server last evening in the main dining room (red hair, glasses) was phenomenal. Extremely attentive and went above and beyond with our 15 month olds. Food all delicious and out fast. Great experience.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 16, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving us this amazing feedback from your experience with us! Oliver was your servers name and I made sure he got the recognition he deserved from your post. We hope to see you in again soon. Best, Lauren Brown General Manager
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tursiops
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
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We had a visiting friend from Europe that we wanted to entertain with some other friends and good food and ambiance. We needed to place to be quiet enough that we could all talk with each other. We wanted great service. HiFi was perfect.....the only thing missing was a Mexican-style amber beer, but we did OK on that. It was a great evening, and server Kevin was terrific.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 9, 2023
Hello tursiops, Thank you so much for leaving us a review! It's great to hear Kevin was able to make your experience enjoyable and I will make sure he sees the shout out. Our drafts do rotate, hopefully next time we will have something more to your liking. See you soon, Lauren Brown General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
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Evening Star Cafe never disappoints! Very nice family dinner to celebrate our son’s 18th birthday.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 9, 2023
Thank you for leaving us some awesome feedback, we greatly appreciate it! So glad your son's birthday celebration was a success. We hope to see you all in again soon. Cheers! Lauren Brown General Manager
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Cathy
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our first visit, we plan to go back and if it's as good next time we'll be giving 5 stars. We usually wait to see if a restaurant is consistent. Very welcoming and excellent service throughout our meal. We appreciated the sparkling wine at the start to celebrate our anniversary (we mentioned it in our reservation). My husband and I told our friendly, helpful server - Maddie - that we planned to share 2 entrees. The kitchen did the cutting, plating them separately. Fabulous! Chicken schnitzel was excellent. Babette cooked perfectly as we requested. It could have been a bit tastier cut. Great potato accompaniment. Arugula salad and broccoli rabe were good. Thanks!
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 10, 2023
Hi Cathy, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. I hope you will join us again soon. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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CameronG
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
All the food was under seasoned. I love Evening Star but it is not always consistent in the quality.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 9, 2023
Hi Cameron, I apologize for the underwhelming experience you had with us recently. I would love to get some more feedback about your meal. If you could please email me directly at lbrown@eveningstarafe.net. Hope to hear from you soon. Lauren Brown General Manager
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VAresident1
Washington DC
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
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The food was okay. Maybe needs some new updates. The service and staff was lovely.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 10, 2023
Hi there, I apologize about your experience with us and would love to get some more feedback. If you could please email me at lbrown@eveningstarcafe.net, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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Christine
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious, and our waiter was very attentive. Hostess was funny and engaging and our waters were always refilled at the right moment. We were there for brunch. I highly recommend the pork belly and my husband said the same about the smoked beef hash. We will definitely be back.
Evening Star CafeResponded on July 9, 2023
Hi Christine! We are so glad you enjoyed having brunch with us. Can't wait for you to try the rest of our brunch items! We also have our new Tex-Mex Hi/Fi BBQ going full swing in the back, its a must try! Cheers! Lauren Brown General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food at reasonable prices. Ambiance is subtle with a flsir of gourmet dining. Will return for sure for the third time.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 11, 2023
Hi there, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us some great feedback! I hope you can join us again soon. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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Dana
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Evening Star had amazing food, and great, creative cocktails. It was a great place to catch up with family that I had not seen in awhile. It was easy to hear everyone and we were well taken care of.
Evening Star CafeResponded on August 11, 2023
Hi Dana! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing feedback. We are so glad we could accommodate you and your family during your visit. Stay tuned to us on Facebook and Instagram, as we have some new dishes coming up! See you soon, Lauren Brown' General Manager
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Excellent
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dining experience from beginning to end! The staff goes over and above to make their guests feel welcome. We'll be back!
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KristenB
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend recommended the cafe. We sat outside on a lovely Sunday afternoon. The food was very good. I had the frittata and she had the pork belly with an egg and grits. Somehow a side of grits was ordered so I had a chance to taste them. Nice and smooth and buttery! I’m a new Englander so grits are not something I was that familiar with. I would definitely recommend and go back!
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KPatterson
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a lovely spot. Every server and host is mindful and considerate of their patrons - large, small, human, canine. Service is good and the food is tasty.
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ChristopherP
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious dinner, perfect date! I look forward to going back!
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StaceyS
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. The Heirloom Burrata salad is so good! My friend and I split the Caesar salad and the spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich had a spicy wet sauce as opposed to a spice dry rub. Everything was delicious and the service was great
Evening Star CafeResponded on May 27, 2023
Hello Stacey! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us some awesome feedback! We love reading all the positive comments. It helps us continue to better serve our community. Hope you will be joining us again soon. Cheers! Lauren Brown General Manager
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Chris17
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love eating outside! This is one of the most pleasant restaurants in DelRay and the food is excellent.
Evening Star CafeResponded on May 27, 2023
Chris, We love love love that you love our Front Porch! Follow us on Instagram and we will have updates about the Back yard reopening soon! Cheers! Lauren Brown General Manager
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KSharp
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
Food was underwhelming. I had the pork chop which was barely warm when it arrived and the Parmesan grits tasted like nothing.
Evening Star CafeResponded on May 27, 2023
Hi there, It sounds like we dropped the ball on this one! I apologize about your pork chop and would love for you to visit us again and try another dish. Did you happen to get a chance to speak with an MOD at the time of your visit? If not, my apologies again. My email is lbrown@eveningstarcafe.net, please feel free to reach out and I'd love the chance to invite you back in for another try. Best Regards, Lauren Brown General Manager
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BritChris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great friendly service, fantastic food (portion size perfect) and the option to buy your wine from the shop next door completes the package.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Evening Star Cafe using the Order Online button. Evening Star Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 549-5051.

Evening Star Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E. Howell Ave.
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
Public transit
Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Entertainment
Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
Phone number
(703) 549-5051
Catering
We offer chef-driven catering through Neighborhood Provisions. If you're looking for thoughtfully curated home experiences, chef-made holiday spreads, or delicious meals for your corporate clients, we're the foodie's favorite one-stop shop. We'll even pair your meal with rare beers, hard-to-find bottled spirits, wines, and custom cocktails!
Private party facilities
The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (703) 549-5051

Evening Star Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Washington D.C.

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Arugula Salad

Breakfast Sandwich

FRIES

Smalls

Charred Asparagus$14.00

Roasted Beets$12.00

Broccli Rabe$11.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Meatballs Pomodoro$12.00

Smoked Wings$15.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Arugula Salad$13.00

Fried Oysters$14.00

Smoked Boudin Balls$11.00

Snacks

Cheese Plate$20.00

Marinated Olives$5.00

Smoked Pimento Cheese$8.00

Smoked Whitefish Dip$7.00

Mains

Seared Scallops$29.00

Braised Lamb Shoulder$25.00

Cavatelli$22.00

Grilled Bavette*$29.00

Grilled Pork Chop$26.00

Grilled Bacon Meatloaf$24.00

Seared Scottish Salmon$25.00

Smash Burger*$17.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Pan Seared Chicken$22.00

Cocktails

Purple Rain$11.00

The Arcadian$10.00

Drunken Lullabies$10.00

Bad Bunny$11.00

Paper Plane$12.00

Campari Kiss$12.00

Alien Superstar$11.00

The Desi Arnaz$12.00

Bourbon Slushie$11.00

Drafts

Crisp

Halfway Crooks Farina, Kölsch, GA, 4.8%, 13 oz.

Perennial Vacation Dad, Blond Ale, MO, 4.7%, 13 oz.

Sierra Nevada Summerfest, German Pilsner, CA, 5%, 13 oz.

Hop

Bell's Two Hearted IPA w/ Centennial, 7.0%, MI, 16 oz.

Bluejacket Full Fathom Five, Hazy Double IPA w/ Galaxy, DC, 8%, 13 oz.

Bluejacket the Ave, Hazy Double IPA w/ Centennial, DC, 8%, 13 oz.

Cushwa Presidential Tint, Hazy Double IPA (Xul Collab.), MD, 8.3%, 13 oz.

Phase Three Pixel Density, Hazy IPA w/ Citra, IL, 6.5%, 16 oz.

Malt

Charles Towne Brown Ale: Nitro, Brown Ale (Nitro Pour), SC, 4%, 16 oz.

Benchtop Coach Beard, Best Bitter, VA, 4%, 16 oz.

Roast

Dutchess Augur, Porter, NY, 4.6%, 16 oz.

Great Notion Double Stack, Imperial Stout w/ Maple Syrup, Or, 11%, 13 oz.

Grimm Single Negative, Stout, NY, 5.5%, 13 oz.

Fruit & Spice

Allagash White, Witbier, 5.2%, ME, 13 oz.

Burial without This Fading Daydream, Wheat Ale, NC, 4.6%

Tart & Funky

Schenker Mandarin Glow-Up, Fruited Sour Ale, CT, 4.5%, 13 oz.

Perennial Suburban Beverage, Gose w/ Orange & Key Lime, MO, 4.2%, 13 oz.

Cider

Potter's Strawberry Ginger, Dry Cider, VA, 5.5%, 13 oz.

Cans/Bottles

Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pale Lager, 4.8%, TX

Miller High Life, Pale Lager, 4.6%, WI

Guinness Draught, Dry Stout, 4.2%, IRL

Uncool Hazy IPA Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA, 0.5%, VA

Wines