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Barca Wine Bar & Pier, Alexandria, VA

Barca Wine Bar & Pier

4.7 (1867)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 101 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Hot spot
BARCA is Old Town Alexandria's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. Located in Robinson , BARCA (Spanish for boat) styles shipyard chic and Catalonian coastal influence into a waterfront Pier and Wine Bar. Both indoor and outdoor locales serve up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Leo Estrada
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Duke Street and South Union Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,867 people are saying

Barca Wine Bar & Pier 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for scenic views

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barca Wine Bar & Pier offers a "beautiful waterfront location" with "fantastic views" and a "great variety of tapas." Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive service" and "delicious food," especially the "whipped goat cheese" and "chicken albondigas." The ambiance is lively, though "can be noisy." Overall, a "wonderful dining experience."
1,867 Reviews
  1. Claudia

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding place loved it. Customer service was amazing they accommodated us to what we wanted. This place is the best. We are totally going back many times.

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  2. Vanessa VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful experience. Great service. The foold was ok, good but not excellent.

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  3. CESIA VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    food and vibe were great! love being out on the water and it’s a cool place to take family from out of town or go on a date :)

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  4. Reisha

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Quality has declined over the years. First went here in 2021 and the grilled octopus, the garlic shrimp, and drinks were amazing. Now drinks are not memorable and neither is the food. Disappointment and won't be returning.
    Barca Wine Bar & PierResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for your honest feedback. We take great pride in the quality of all our dishes and are sorry to hear that we fell short during your recent dine. We have shared this feedback directly with our culinary team and do hope you’ll give us another opportunity to impress you.

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  5. Nora

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Recently visited Barca on a Friday night. We sat out on the pier and the weather was perfect! The food was great - our favorites were the goat cheese/pita and the croquetas. As for the atmosphere, it left a little to be desired. Our table was directly next to the bar and there was a large crowd gathered near our table that was a bit loud. One person dropped their beer and it splashed in our direction. It felt a bit like Barca intentionally overbooks and just works through the chaos it creates. Even with this, I’d gladly go back for another meal (maybe just at a slower time!). Overall recommend.

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  6. Jillene VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went here on a Friday night and the weather was lovely. The service was a little slow but we weren’t in a hurry. Patatas were ok. They are described as crispy but were more of a soft hash brown consistency. The whipped goat cheese was phenomenal - get extra pitas! The air fried green beans I expected them to be crunchy but they were sauced and soft. The sauce was good, just not what I expected. Mocktails were delicious, I love a restaurant that features fancy adult drinks without alcohol. That’s somewhat rare to find these days. Although the conversation level around us was quite loud, If I were in the area I would come back again.

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  7. Heather

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Savannah was an amazing waitress. Helpful and attentive. The food was so tasty

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  8. Shanna

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Exactly what I wanted. Great food on the water.

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  9. Meg VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time tonight. I am glad we made a reservation because the line to get in was long! DELICIOUS FOOD.

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  10. Christina

    Tampa / Central Florida West19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dad and I had a great first time visiting! I highly recommend a table by the water! Great breeze and great food!

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Barca Wine Bar & Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 1867 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 101 times today
Google Map for Barca Wine Bar & Pier

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–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leo Estrada
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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