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1. Open Kitchen
4.2
Awesome(467)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Falls Church
Open Kitchen is a contemporary American Bistro and Wine Bar passionate about making, eating, and sharing good food with our community. Our chefs source fresh ingredients to create familiar yet innovative seasonal dishes that are paired with a dynamic wine list. We are an elegantly casual restaurant that welcomes the everyday diner as well as special occasion gatherings. Open Kitchen also hosts custom-designed, interactive, and engaging private culinary events for corporate functions and social celebrations. Everything we do is a celebration of the kitchen and the table as a place to relax, unwind and share in the joy of food, wine, and community.
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2. Namaste' Jalsa
4.3
Awesome(84)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Alexandria
Booked 1 time today
We promise you an unforgettable, unique and delicious dining experience! Namaste Restaurant will provide unique and magical taste to Alexandria, Virginia through international creative food, and hospitality that will make everyone feel welcome and special.
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3. Mia's Italian Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(2606)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Alexandria
Booked 94 times today
Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.
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4. Ada's on the River
4.8
Exceptional(4080)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town Alexandria
Booked 93 times today
Discover Ada's on the River, an esteemed culinary gem situated at 3 Pioneer Mill Way in Alexandria, VA. Famed for its upscale American fare with bold, wood-fired flavors, Ada's is your go-to restaurant, for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and brunch. As one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, VA, our diverse menu showcases a steakhouse worthy selection of aged meats, fresh seafood, indulgent desserts, some of the best cocktails in Old Town, and extensive wine list make your dining experience unforgettable. Enjoy stunning Potomac River views and impeccable service, making us the top choice for both intimate date nights and grand celebrations needing private event space.
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5. KILN
4.4
Awesome(150)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Alexandria
Booked 7 times today
Kiln is a thoughtful & locally sourced restaurant. Our menus represent the best ingredients the mid-Atlantic has to offer. Our open kitchen, centered around a live-fire hearth, invites guests to interact with the team and watch as we cook each night. Look for the warm glow at the corner of Prince & Washington in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.
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6. Ruthie's All-Day
4.7
Exceptional(3370)
Price: Moderate
• American • Arlington
Booked 113 times today
The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.
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7. Redstone American Grill - National Harbor
4.1
Excellent(2769)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • National Harbor
Booked 25 times today
From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion.Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of guest satisfaction.
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8. Oak Steakhouse- Alexandria
4.6
Exceptional(1938)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Alexandria
Booked 21 times today
Oak is a contemporary steakhouse located in Alexandria, Virginia, from The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Oak Steakhouse creates a menu showcasing the finest cuts of Certified Angus Beef, along with locally-sourced produce from farms in Virginia and across the nation. Oak Steakhouse is proud to use Certified Angus Beef, renowned for its exceptional quality, with each cut meeting ten exacting standards delivering superior taste and tenderness. Guests can expect a bustling steakhouse experience, with farm-to-table sensibilities, classic cocktails, and a global wine list in a convivial atmosphere. Oak Alexandria features an intimate and inviting dining room, with an open kitchen lined with sleek pewter tile, allowing guests a glimpse of the chefs in action. Rustic reclaimed wood and crimson leather banquettes adorn the space, which seats up to 110 guests in the dining room. A custom-built wine wall displays a selection of Oak's robust wine list which features over 200 bottles. Oak Alexandria also offers an outdoor patio that seats 36, as well as a sophisticated private dining room which is available for up to 30 guests.
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9. Palette 22
4.8
Exceptional(3227)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington
Booked 48 times today
Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.
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10. Mystic Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Alexandria
Opened in April 2024 by a family that has been operating restaurants in and around Old Town for almost 50 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, Mystic has a diverse menu featuring Texas style smoked brisket, baby rack ribs & Carolina pulled pork. Meats are smoked low & slow in BBQ champion Myron Mixon's signature smoker that is front and center in our open kitchen. BBQ is just one part of this southern centric menu that also features fresh seafood including our signature spicy she crab soup, low country shrimp & grits & creole bouillabaisse. Not to be missed is the jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, which sets the standard for all of Old Town. Specialty sandwiches & unique salads are available all day in a casual setting that features upscale but moderately priced food. Great little wine list & large selection of draft beers are also available. Don’t forget about the “bananas foster” bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream & brown sugar rum sauce.

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  • Timothy
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Mia’s has moved into one of our top 5 favorite restaurants in Old Town Alexandria! It’s a modern American take on classic Italian cuisine. The lasagne is probably one of the best we have ever had. It is baked in a personal size skillet and comes out hot and sizzling. Their pizza is of equal quality and excellent. The new “taste of Mia’s” menu option is a great value and offers a little of everything. Atmosphere is lively and is not for those looking for a quite intimate meal. Service is average especially when busy.
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    Mia's Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alexandria
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    4.8
  • BrendaVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •73 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding in every conceivable way !!! The food was cooked to perfection, amazing flavors , beautiful presentations ( even my no bun burger) ! The service OUTSTANDING !! Sara was amazing and Keith even came over to welcome us !! These people always make me feel like I’m coming home ! It was just terrific !! Love this place !!! Run don’t walk to Ada’s!!!
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    Ada's on the RiverPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town Alexandria
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    4.8
  • Rob
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 16, 2025
    The mushroom risotto was stupendous as were the roasted oysters. Crab cakes were very nice. Short ribs were delicious and very tender. Carrot cake was excellent.
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    KILNPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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    4.4
  • Manasi
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 21, 2025
    I tried the Raj Kachori and Mangalorean chicken, and both were delicious.
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    Namaste' JalsaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Alexandria
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    4.3
  • Foodi
    Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 16, 2013
    Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chef make everything. Since we went on a Monday, wine was market price, so we enjoyed the salmon special and pork chop with a bottle of wine. Too bad they're closing the restaurant portion, because we would definitely go back. Looking forward to taking some cooking classes there though!
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    Open KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Falls Church
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    4.2

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