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King & Rye, Alexandria, VA

King & Rye

4.3
4.3
513 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
King & Rye is the reflection of the bounty of the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. We feature seasonal, intentional ingredients sourced through real relationships with farmers, makers and butchers. With humble, refined menus rooted in tradition and authentic flavors that go beyond the expected to offer a deeper exploration of Southern cuisine, we're a place where you can expect slow food, proper whiskeys and genuine hospitality.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 9 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 842-2761

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.

  • Private party facilities

    Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .

  • Private party contact

    Jessie Castner: (866) 945-4717

  • Neighborhood

    Alexandria

  • Cross street

    King Street/South Pitt

  • Parking details

    Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.

  • Public transit

    King Street Metro

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch menu! Service was extremely attentive.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Went for brunch - was good but not exceptional food. The restaurant is attractive and the service is friendly.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was good, but service was surly and pushy, hurrying us along throughout our meal despite multiple empty tables and no parties waiting. Will not return.
  4. AnthonyW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service however, extremely noisy (St Pat Day Celebration) in the dining area.
  5. TeresaJ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was my birthday. The food was good and my complementary banana pudding was exceptional!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Menu could include more options (meat substitutes, additional options…). Overall ambiance was good.
  7. PhilipB

    Lake of the Ozarks

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful breakfast. Service was excellent. Had breakfast 2 days in a row as we were staying at The Alexandrian Hotel (also very nice). Portions are large so be hungry or share. Country ham is the best you'll ever eat.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and wonderful server!
  9. TashekaE

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The website definitely oversells this place. It was decent. A bit cold from the doors to the terrace being opened consistently which didn’t allow me to ever warm up inside. The food was okay, I had the shrimp and grits and my partner had the short ribs. It was an experience to experience, but not a place I would visit twice.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious! Great service, nice atmosphere. Always plan our trips to NOVA so a weekend is included because we want brunch at King & Rye.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentine’s Day special was amazing!!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Staff was kind and attentive. We will be back
  13. JohnD

    Coastal Georgia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Wonderful service. Great food. Beautiful setting.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. The tables are spread nicely so you don’t hear conversations from other tables. And, the food was amazing! Went with friends on Thursday for restaurant week. You get to choose either an app or dessert and a main. For apps we got the deviled eggs(4) and cornbread. The were good sized portions. For our mains we shared the cheeseburger, strip loin, and short ribs. All were delicious, but the short ribs were our favorite. We ended the meal sharing the chocolate peanut butter bacon bar. It was perfect to share between the 3 of us. Our server was great. He checked on us periodically, but wasn’t overwhelming. Highly recommend King & Rye! We will DEFINITELY be returning!
  15. RonF

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Worst eggs Benedict I’ve ever had. Absolutely no taste. I should have been warned because it took literally 90 seconds for the food to come to my table after I ordered it. Meanwhile the cinnamon bun was quite pedestrian. Fruit cup was good however coffee was good and they gave my wife a free piece of cheesecake for her birthday. Still….
  16. JuneL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I decided to try this place for restaurant week. It was nice, however the pricing didn’t make any sense. The restaurant week price for a starter and main (deviled eggs and burger) was $35, however, if I just purchased these two items off the normal menu, it would have been cheaper ($25). It seems a little odd that they charge people more money during restaurant week for the same items.
  17. Seasoned

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Awesome service, excellent cocktails, fantastic main dishes and dessert, appetizers were good but not up to the same level as the mains. Overall thoroughly enjoyed our date night and will definitely be back.
  18. Heidi

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining there. Went on restaurant week and pleasantly surprised to be served full portions. Will def be back and will recommend
  19. Pr82762

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Everything was good, -very nice service , very good coffee (soy milk latte) just that the bacon did not taste very good. I have had the bacon there before so I know it is uniquely thick, almost like pork belly. However last few times I’ve ordered it - it was still very tasty and a bit crunchy. This time the bacon had no flavor and was mushy. My daughter, who loves bacon and will usually eat any variety of it- wouldn’t eat this one. Just an fyi! Otherwise very nice brunch.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was good but not exceptional — as expected. The space was nice enough. Very convenient option if staying at the adjacent hotel.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Normally we’ve had good experiences here before, but our last visit wasn’t very satisfactory. Although we arrived on time for our reservation, we had to wait 20 minutes for a table. The cold air from the doors (front and patio) was a distraction. My wife’s mussels were fine, but the chicken entree was tasteless. Our server was fine, however. We skipped coffee and dessert and headed for the comfort of home.
  22. Mangia

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Did not like the wine list, should be some Italian wines on the list. The menu was very southern I realize that located in Virginia, but wish there was more fish choices. So I went with the Farro dish, which I thought was excellent!!
  23. MLDM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Nice location for brunch but average food overall. Service was very friendly.
  24. CarolR

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience -food & service were both a 10 !!
  25. John

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the King and Rye fulfilled my expectations. Thank you.
  26. OysterSeeker

    Mobile

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great and convenient as guests of the hotel.
  27. delish

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Shrimp and grits were delicious!!!
  28. JohnR

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cheeseburger is the best we have ever tasted. Superb.
  29. KatyT

    Philadelphia

    111 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    One waiter seemed to be doing all the work while the waitress couldn’t even bring water to the tables. The potatoes were delicious. I ordered over medium eggs, and the whites were not fully cooked. It was fine - nothing to write home about.
  30. TracyS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner at King & Rye with 2 others. We all ordered different entrees, and we all loved them. I had the tea brined chicken with green bean casserole-so yummy. The pork and beans, and the shrimp and grits, the others ordered were also outstanding. Would differently come again. The restaurant was busy, and service was great.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gretchen is the most amazing bartender. Love this place
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the service and food. Drinks are really good and the server and bartender crafted a really great hot chocolate bourbon drink. The in house made marshmallows are perfect!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Holiday getaway. Our hotel offered continental breakfast and we wanted a hot breakfast. We deleted Ted King & Rye as it was the highest rated breakfast available on weekdays. The eggs were noticeably better quality than most. The biscuit was crispy and flaky, not crumbly or doughy. Our group of 4 ordered stellar - several items and shared. I would have preferred syrup on the side of the pancakes. I will go back next time we are in old town.
  34. John

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    King and Rye is centrally located in Old Town and, thus, is convenient. The wait staff is excellent. The food is good. On the day I ate there, the billing system was down and I could not pay with a credit card, but the wait staff was quick to accept cash and I had the needed amount on my person.
  35. MarcnMel

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    King and Rye has become one of our favorite restaurants. The food, drinks, and ambience are top notch!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food and cocktails were awesome for our brunch! However, our server seemed to want to rush us out. He was a little pushy with us putting in our orders and bringing us the bill.
  37. AndyW

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    For a breakfast area next to a higher end hotel, not great ambiance (although nice music and food was fine). Very sterile tables and decor. Needs to be refurbished. Prices were fair though.
  38. bonappetite

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The restaurant is a very open space with a nice ambience and moderate noise level. The service was above average. The brunch menu had nice offerings, but came out lukewarm. The sausage gravy with biscuit was not warmed through, so they took it back and it came to the table this time too hot to touch. After that I didn't send anything back. I just wanted to enjoy my a special time with my daughter. When I received the bacon eggs benedict it was almost warm and unappealling. There was barely any hollandaise sauce (tablespoon?) on these teensy poached eggs and skimpy bacon.. I asked for steamed spinach to replace their "crispy fried" potaotes, but was told that wasn't an option. Everything was barely warm. The price was too much for the small portions and quality of the overall meal.
  39. Angela

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    King and Rye is always great but their new menu additions are spectacular. Duck and chicken pot pie were two of our faves…great cocktails and ambience as well as a friendly and attentive staff.
  40. RichardW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fantastic brunch at the King and Rye. Easy parking. Simple reservations. Incredible food. Great service. And a nice comfortable environment. Everything an Alexandria brunch should be.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

King & Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 842-2761.

King & Rye is rated 4.3 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for King & Rye

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    King Street/South Pitt

  • Neighborhood

    Alexandria

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Southern, Unspecified

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.

  • Public transit

    King Street Metro

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (703) 842-2761

  • Catering

    Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.

  • Private party facilities

    Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .

  • Private party contact

    Jessie Castner: (866) 945-4717

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