Restaurants near Alexandria Black History Museum

Love the Royal’s new look and menu, even as long-time, fabulous wait staff continue to serve us. Everyone in our group was impressed with their chosen foods and drinks - we will be returning there often in the future!

Bastille is truly a gem. This is our "go-to" restaurant for a fantastic meal and dining experience. Tonight, each of us had the Brasserie Prix Fixe, with the following appetizers: Escargots (snails), Salad de Betteraves (beets) et Citrus, and Beignets des Crevettes (rock shrimp fritters). Two of us orderd the Magret de Canard aux Poivres (duck breast with pears), and one had the Boeuf Bourguignon (beef in wine sauce). We all finished with the Napolean dessert, which is an innovative take on the classic, full of flavors and textures. Everything was truly delicious. The duck, which I had, was flawless. The duck breast itself, cooked perfectly medium rare, was so flavorful, enhanced by a delicious, rich, wine-based sauce and stewed pears. The entree was accompanied by the best wild rice I have ever had - a perfect balance of umami and saltiness, and a nutty crunch to the grains. The broccolini, paired with melting cippolini onions, was flavorful and tender, cooked to perfection. It is not an exaggeration to say I enjoyed every bite of my meal. As always, the service was friendly and attentive, just the right balance. Everyone, from our server to the bus people, to the manager and hostess, provided excellent customer service. The atmosphere in the bistro, where we often prefer to sit, is comfortable and charming, with a lively buzz of activity, but is not too loud. The bistro tables and chairs bring one back to France. I am from NYC, where we have plenty of great restaurants, including French cuisine stars, but I can honestly say that Bastille is my favorite French restaurant on the East Coast. I cannot wait to return. Bon appetit!

We absolutely loved our experience at Oak once again. We came back for our 1 year anniversary of being engaged and had the most memorable experience. Our waiter (Sean) served us last year during our special night and it was delightful to have him again as a server a year later!! He provides absolute professionalism and gives 12/10 service every time. We love Oak and always cherish our time at the restaurant. It has become a staple for us and we always look forward to coming back every few months. Thank you for an amazing experience and we will see you again soon!

We got the burger and it was so tasty! Also great service as always.