Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Name: Joe Theismann's Restaurant
Address: 1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 739-0777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

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$30 and under

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Pleasing Patrons since 1975, Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar combines elements of a fine dining establishment, a neighborhood gathering place and an energetic sports viewing experience all in one. Based on the philosophy of providing excellent service and the highest quality food in a comfortable, friendly environment. Theismann’s menu offerings are creative, extensive and prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. The 40-seat bar hosts a regular lunch clientele, vibrant happy hour and many excited sports fans on game days.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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(703) 739-0777

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 739-0777
Website
http://www.theismanns.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Clements
Catering
Joe Theismann's offers spaces & menus to accommodate parties of 1 to 101. With 35 years of experience & a location within walking distance of the metro & several hotels, the restaurant has become a popular party spot. Frequently hosted gatherings include Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement/Promotion parties, Reunions, Holiday gatherings, Showers & Office Parties of all kinds. In warm weather, a rooftop patio provides receptions way "above the rest". Off-premise catering also available. The party planning team - friendly, efficient and experienced - works with you to create the event you envision.
Private party facilities
Theismann’s Restaurant is an inviting neighborhood establishment in Old Town Alexandria, providing casual fine-dining service in a lively environment with a variety of event & large party options. With close proximity to Metro and hotels and on-site parking, Theismann's is the perfect event venue!
Private party contact
Emily Klassen: (571) 723-3369

Location
1800 A Diagonal Road Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is well served by public transportation. The King Street Metro train is located across the street on the blue and the yellow lines, only two stops from Reagan Airport. Also across the street are the Amtrak and VRE trains, Alexandria Dash Bus and REX bus stops as well as the free city Tolley.
Entertainment
Satellite sports: fourteen high definition TV"s showing most major sporting events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hot Beer Cheese$11.00
golden lager, soft pretzels
Reuben Fries$15.00
house-corned beef, scallions, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, toasted caraway seeds, skin-on fries
Roasted Garlic Hummus$11.00
house made, smoked paprika, warm pita
House Made Onion Rings$9.00
panko bread crumbs, blackened ranch dressing
DC Chili-Cheese Fries$13.00
dc-style chili, beer cheese, half smoke sausage, pickled onions, blackened ranch
Spicy P.E.I. Mussels$17.00
tomatoes, garlic, crushed chiles, white wine, herbs, garlic toast
Sweet Potato Tots$9.00
hot honey, bacon, pecans, green onions
Cuban Sliders$14.00
dijonnaise, pickles, swiss cheese, capicola, salami, braised pork, mojo sauce
Giant Cheesey Garlic Pull-Apart Bread$13.00
mozzarella, garlic butter, san marzano marinara
Chicken Fried Pickles$8.00
blackened ranch

Soup & Salads

Add to any salad: grilled chicken +$7; grilled salmon +$12

French Onion Soup$12.00
braised short rib, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, garlic toast
New England Clam Chowder$9.00
fresh shucked clams, bacon, corn, potatoes, onions, celery, cream, herbs
Garden Salad$12.00
mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shaved red onions, garlic croutons, champagne vinaigrette
Greens & Feta Salad$13.00
dried cranberries, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*$13.00
romaine, creamy garlic dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan
Southern Fried Chicken Salad$18.00
iceberg & romaine, grape tomatoes, bacon, cheddar, red onions, hard boiled egg, honey-mustard & house made ranch
Greek Salad$13.50
romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved red onions, lemon-oregano dressing

Burgers

Served with skin-on fries. Substitute any burger to impossible burger +$3.50

Joe's All-American Burger*$18.00
house-ground prime double smashed beef patties, american cheese, shredded iceberg, russian dressing, onion-brioche bun, pickles
Bacon-Cheddar Burger*$19.00
house-ground prime chuck, thick cut bacon, sharp white cheddar, a1 aioli, pickled red onions, onion-brioche bun
Bacon Black & Blue*$19.00
blackened house ground prime chuck, thick cut bacon, grain mustard, gorgonzola, caramelized onions, onion-brioche bun
Patty Melt*$19.00
double smashed house ground prime chuck patties, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, russian dressing, thick cut marble rye

Wings

Sauces: jtr buffalo sauce | korean fried chicken | garlic-parmesan | lemon-pepper

Breaded or Naked
- 8 Wings$16.00

Sandwiches

Served with skin-on fries

Grilled Chicken$17.00
thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, chipotle aioli, potato bun
Corned Beef Reuben$19.00
house made corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marble rye
Blackened Fish$19.00
lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, potato bun
Joe's Turkey & Ham Club$17.50
roasted turkey breast, pit ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, thick cut toast
Louisiana Oyster Sandwich$18.00
fried oysters, spicy remoulade, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, thick cut toast
Vegan Chorizo Tacos$16.00
impossible chorizo, pico de gallo, vegan cheddar, cilantro, corn tortillas
Buffalo Chicken$17.00
crispy breaded chicken thigh, jtr buffalo sauce, blue cheese ranch, tomato, shredded lettuce, potato bun

Mains

45 Day Aged Filet Mignon*$44.00
crispy smashed garlic-parmesan potatoes, red wine-shallot demi-glace, asparagus
Baby Back Ribs
spice rubbed, slow cooked & char grilled, old no. 7 bbq sauce, skin-on fries
- Half Rack$23.00
- Full Rack$34.00
Joe's Favorite Spirale & Chicken$21.00
pan fried chicken breast, house made pasta, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cream
Pan Roasted Salmon*$26.00
roasted tomato-dill butter, green beans, crispy smashed garlic-parmesan potatoes, fresh herbs
Chicken Louisiana$25.00
shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, cajun cream sauce, basmati rice
60 Day Aged 12oz NY Strip*$44.00
garlic-buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, béarnaise butter
Beer Battered Fish & Chips$22.00
atlantic cod, skin-on fries, creole slaw, lemon, tartar sauce

Sides

Crispy Smashed Garlic-Parmesan Potatoes$7.00
Skin-On Fries$6.00
Garlic-Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans$7.00
Garden Side Salad$8.00
Caesar* Side Salad$8.00
Creole Coleslaw$5.00
Spirale Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce$12.00

What 1,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Edward
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The salads were fresh tasting and service was attentive. The music volume was too high for the number of people in the restaurant (about 10 diners eating an early lunch).
AR
AletteR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our server was great. The food was wonderful. We had a reservation but had to wait for our table. That was the only bad thing about the evening.
JD
JDKe
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very large party and still had excellent service. The food is reliably good. Really appreciated how they (especially Kellen) made it a nice evening event for us!
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Linda
Montreal
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Air conditioning was to high we were freezing . Also we ordered a bottle of wine and our waiter poored the first glass without having us tasting it first (we understand that American are not much into wine but waiter should know that when you open a bottle at a table you only poor a little wine for tasting and than if the wine is not defective than you may file the glass)
SC
SandraC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good. The hummus appetizer was delicious. Had the pasta with chicken. Also good. Sat outdoors. Went inside for a bit, but it was a bit loud.
CJ
ChristineJ
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has great food, great service, and honestly super nice patrons. We had a great time for our first time there, and had a toddler which isn’t always easy. The staff was so nice and accommodating, and knew the importance of moving the baby’s stuff along pretty quickly. We’ll definitely be coming back - for date night or family night again.
M
Marty
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
So many great choices on the menu! Hard to decide but you can't go wrong!
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Beachy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There for a birthday. Staff was awesome!!! Will definitely go back on my next trip to DC
KB
KathleenB
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We needed to push back our reservation and they were wonderful! Excellent food and service…we come here every year and it never disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner and fantastic location. Recommend the mussels.
CM
CharisseM
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience1
Very loud in restaurant had hard time hearing people at my table. Not a place to go if you want to have a quiet dinner
OL
OliaL
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Our fish and chips portions were smaller than I remember, and the server didn't check in on us after we paid the check (before dessert even came).
D
Duke
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Robert gave us excellent service. He was very attentive and responded to our requests promptly and with a smile.
B
Babbles
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfectly cooked steak and delicious smashed potatoes. Great spot for brunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Mother’s Day
TS
TraciS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food / we are in for a conference and could walk from hotel- which is why we chose restaurant - great choice!! Food was amazing - service on point and overall was a great experience !
MN
MarkN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Wait service & food great. Fire alarm went off after just completed meal & pay. Hope all ok
EV
EVM8
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Order the hearty bloody mary with the bacon and beer chaser😆
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qdpie78
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great dinner. The food was good and our server was very nice.
CR
CarlyleResident
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely brunch at one of the tables outside. Their cinnamon roll starter is particularly delicious! The restaurant is also right across from the King Street metro, so it's a great place to meet someone coming in that way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed a cozy corner in the back with a big window that invited the outdoors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wondering experience and food.
FO
FOODIES
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We shared an order of the best onion rings (one order plenty for two). We also ordered the strip steak, one medium ans one medium-well; they were cooked to perfection. The noise level was very loud; the bar, one table and one baby made it worse. Our server was new at the job. Although attentive and courteous, we had to tell him how we wanted the steaks. We would return and deal with the noise because the food is excellent.
JS
JoeS
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
This has always been one of our favorite spots when we come to Alexandria. Unfortunately, this time the visit wasn't up to par. The food was just "ok". The menu has changed, and we believe, not for the better. Hopefully this was an aberration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Eggs Benedict awesome. Chocolate chip waffle. Almost no chocolate chips. Great bacon. Good cocktails.
JB
JonathanB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really nice place with good comfort food. Sweet potato tots were tasty. The service was very nice and friendly.
HG
HollyG
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing! Service was as well! Close to our hotel as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Came in the morning to get lunch, the restaurant was empty, and our table that we were sat at was tucked in the corner and we were forgotten about. We didn’t even get water and waited and waited and just decided to walk out. The restaurant looks nice but we didn’t have the opportunity to experience any of it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such a great experience here from start to finish. Was expecting a Hard Rock/theme-y type place with bad food and service - got the exact opposite. Service was outstanding - really above what you expect in a post-Covid world! Food was great and our group kids, teens, adults) found something for everyone on the menu. I really wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
M
Monica
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and atmosphere were great. We definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu options were great with something for everyone. The quality, presentation, and portions were well done, and the flavor was on point.
CM
ChristianM
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and service, the burgers were very delicious.
SP
SPHNJ
Atlantic City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Last minute 8:30pm table. Servers disappeared once order was taken. Had to chase down people twice to get condiments and check. Food was not great for the price. Just OK. Everything was edible but very bland. Stick with a burger and beer and I’m sure you’ll be fine. An overpriced Bennigans.
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Nick
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The sweet potato tater tots are an extraordinary appetizer. Extremely unique and flavorful addition to relatively conventional main courses. There are lots of good options all around the menu. We ordered the salmon which laid on a bed of green beans. Roasted, meatball-sized potatoes complimented the fish well. We also had the clam chowder as an appetizer and Spirale and Chicken for the main dish. It’s not indicated on the menu that the pasta comes with the chicken cut up/ mixed into the pasta but that’s how it’s prepared. Everything was tasty. Will be coming back with future clients.
JW
JessicaW
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I ordered the strawberry Belgian waffle (strawberries cooked inside the waffle), Parmesan potato’s and bacon. I also had the mimosa flights (great value). I haven’t been here in a while and the inside of the restaurant looks as if it was updated, and I really liked it! Food, drinks and service was good. I definitely will be going back!
RR
RickR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
A very nice place. The food was good. The service was very good. It was really loud, but, it was Friday night in a Sports Bar.
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Lanae
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always great! Service top tier! Love this place❤️
BP
BobP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eileen was a great waitress . The food was wonderful and we all enjoyed it
M
Mick
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall a wonderful experience. Good food, prompt service, nice atmosphere

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Joe Theismann's Restaurant using the Order Online button. Joe Theismann's Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Joe Theismann's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 739-0777.

Joe Theismann's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1951 OpenTable diners.

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