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Ada's on the River, Alexandria, VA

Ada's on the River

4.8 (4120)
$30 and under
American
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adil Aghandous
  • Private party facilities
    An homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s offers panoramic Potomac River views and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. ‍ The 260-seat restaurant includes 160 indoor seats, including a 32-seat private dining room, and 100 seats on the outdoor patio. The stylish interior provides a warm, modern feel with 15-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting booth seating. A unique wood-burning grill is the central component to the open-concept kitchen, nestled under sweeping hull-like wood paneling, and accented with vibrant red tiles. Original art features Ada, her father, the poet Lord Byron, and other literary figures such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Emily and Charlotte Bronte. ‍ Adas talented culinary team has created a variety of delicious, made-from-scratch menus. Options range from delicious hors d’oeuvres to multi-course plated meals.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Duke Street and South Union Street
  • Parking details
    Many parking garages available in walking distance: 320 Strand, underneath Ada’s 206 Strand, between Prince and Duke (3 min walk) HB Parking, 115 S Union St (5 min walk) Torpedo Factory, 102 N Union St (7 min walk) Market Square, underneath City Hall (10 min walk) 111 S. Pitt (10 min walk) Tavern Square Garage, 418 Cameron St (12 min walk)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,120 people are saying

Ada's on the River reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ada's on the River is a dining gem offering "outstanding food and service" with beautiful river views. Patrons rave about the attentive staff, highlighting servers like Brenda and Alex for their "exceptional" service. The ambiance perfectly balances elegance and comfort, making it ideal for special occasions or casual outings. "Can't wait to return!"
4,120 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Coastal North Carolina24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, the hostess and wait staff couldn't be more attentive and Ada's will definitely be on our dinner rotation list

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  2. Jenny

    Virginia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful birthday dinner out on their back patio looking out on the river! Amazing ambience and food! Inside was loud but outside was very quiet. Literally everything we got was so good (cocktails, mocktails, black brioche, filet mignon, shrimp salad, roasted half chicken, and crab stuffed trout). It’s expensive and fancy but a great place!! I’ll definitely go back again.

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  3. Yolanda

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive! The food and its presentation were amazing. Our server was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. I'm sorry I can't remember her name. She deserves all the credit. The small seafood tower was just enough for two and thecrab-stuffedd trout was melt in your mouth. The sides were shareable and delicious. I will be returning for sure.

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  4. S VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We got good service. We wanted our waiter or any staff to take a picture of us but could never catch their attention enough to request that. As a result we never got a good picture with any of our food, since none of is very good at selfies. That lack of service was the only down note. Particularly after we had paid, we got ZERO attention, not from our waiter, let alone any other staff:(

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  5. Lynn VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location in the River. Food is unusual but quite tasty. Service, virtually impeccable. Wonderful meal every time I’ve been!👏🏼

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  6. Jean VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Berto was very personable and attentive to our requests.

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  7. Sairah

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and views were amazing. Great service. Really enjoyed our lunch.

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my husband’s and my first time dining at Ada’s. We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and it was nothing short of amazing! The food was delicious, the service was spectacular. We will definitely be back again.

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  9. Herb VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good but not as good as previously experienced. The wedge salad was average and the lasanga which has been fabulous was OK. Our seats were located around the corner next to the kitchen so there was a constant flow of staff traffic and banging from the kitchen which didn't enhance our anniversary dinner.

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  10. Felicia

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service , ambience, and food! Very attentive staff.

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FAQs

Ada's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 638-1400.

Ada's on the River is rated 4.8 stars by 4120 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Old Town Alexandria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Google Map for Ada's on the River

3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Duke Street and South Union Street
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Many parking garages available in walking distance: 320 Strand, underneath Ada’s 206 Strand, between Prince and Duke (3 min walk) HB Parking, 115 S Union St (5 min walk) Torpedo Factory, 102 N Union St (7 min walk) Market Square, underneath City Hall (10 min walk) 111 S. Pitt (10 min walk) Tavern Square Garage, 418 Cameron St (12 min walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adil Aghandous
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    An homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s offers panoramic Potomac River views and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. ‍ The 260-seat restaurant includes 160 indoor seats, including a 32-seat private dining room, and 100 seats on the outdoor patio. The stylish interior provides a warm, modern feel with 15-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting booth seating. A unique wood-burning grill is the central component to the open-concept kitchen, nestled under sweeping hull-like wood paneling, and accented with vibrant red tiles. Original art features Ada, her father, the poet Lord Byron, and other literary figures such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Emily and Charlotte Bronte. ‍ Adas talented culinary team has created a variety of delicious, made-from-scratch menus. Options range from delicious hors d’oeuvres to multi-course plated meals.
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