Magnolias on King

Name: Magnolias on King
Address: 703 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 838-9090
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1016)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

703 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Magnolia’s on King offers Southern Immersion Cuisine in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A contemporary twist on classics and new dishes sure to be favorites, our cuisine offers locally and sustainably sourced seasonal ingredients. Currently we offer dinner service Tuesday through Saturday, as well as Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

The Palm Lounge, our second floor craft cocktail experience, features comfortable seating, seasonally lit fireplace and a cozy space to enjoy one of our specialty cocktails including our signature Magnolia’s Old Fashioned while enjoying our full menu offerings. We also have beautiful spaces available for private events from 14 to 50 guests.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 838-9090
Website
http://magnoliasonking.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Leonard Holton
Catering
We have beautiful spaces for private events from 14 to 50 guests.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Magnolias on King can accommodate all your special event needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
703 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
Washington
Parking details
Old Town Alexandria has ample street parking; however, garages are located within two blocks of the restaurant.
Public transit
Blue and Yellow line metro to King Street (approximately 7 blocks away). Old Town Alexandria free Trolley service runs late weekdays and weekends and has a stop at Columbus street one block from where the restaurant is located.
Entertainment
Jazz and other music occasionally. Please check our Facebook page and website for updated information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Deviled Eggs$13.00
Pimento cheese whipped yolks, candied bacon
Stuffed Dates$14.00
Blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, ranch
Country Fried Pickles$13.00
Green goddess cream
Cajun Pimento Cheese Dip$12.00
Chilis, baguette
Spicy Maryland Crab Dip$16.00
Lump crab, old bay, sriracha, cream cheese, baguette
BBQ Rib Sliders$13.00
Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, slaw
Po'boy Shrimp Sliders$15.00
Fried shrimp, spiced remoulade, slaw
Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00
Fried chicken, Cajun mayo, pickle (vegetarian version available)

Sandwiches & Salads

Sandwiches come with orzo pasta salad, or substitute house fries for $2

Waffle Grilled Cheese$14.00
Scallion waffle, cheddar, gouda, tomato soup
Fried Mushroom Sandwich$13.00
Nashville hot sauce, exotic mushrooms, Cajun mayo, pickles, buttered brioche bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich$13.00
BBQ baby back rib, slaw, buttered brioche bun
Blackened Salmon Sandwich$15.00
Salmon filet, cucumber, red onions, remoulade, buttered brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich$17.00
4 oz crab cake, cucumber, red onions, remoulade, buttered brioche bun
Blackened Salmon Caesar$15.00
Corn bread croutons, peppercorn, parmesan
Grilled Chicken & Greens Salad$14.00
Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, citrus vinaigrette

Entrees

Fall off the Bone BBQ Ribs$19.00
Half rack or full rack, BBQ sauce and honey butter corn bread
Country Fried Chicken$25.00
Garlic butter mashed potatoes, sausage gravy, market vegetables
Pan Seared Crab Cakes$29.00
Two 4 oz crab cakes, Southern style green beans, spiced remoulade
Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Blackened jumbo gulf shrimp, red gravy, smoked gouda yellow speckled - corn meal grits
Fish & Grits$28.00
Blackened market fish, red gravy, smoked gouda yellow speckled - cornmeal grits
Pork & Grits$26.00
Red wine braised pulled pork, garlic thyme peppers, smoked gouda, yellow speckled - cornmeal grits, jalepeno oil
Cajun Louisana Style Gumbo$28.00
Crab, shrimp, chicken stew, white rice

Plant Based Entrees

Spinach & Shittake Ravioli$20.00
Shittake stuffed ravioli, goat cheese, sauteed spinach
Veggie Sausage & Peppers$19.00
Cajun veggie sausage, peppers, onions, white rice
Cajun Mushroom Pasta$20.00
Linguini, shittake mushrooms, scallions, cashew cream, chili oil
Fried "Chicken" & Potatoes$21.00
Fried exotic mushrooms, garlic butter mashed potatoes, green beans, Nashville hot oil

Add Proteins

Blackened Chicken$9.00
Garlic Butter Shrimp$11.00
Blackened Market Fish$11.00
Pan Seared Crab Cake$14.00

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits$8.00
Honey butter, fruit jam
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Maple syrup, onions
Bacon Braised Collard Greens$7.00
Bacon, apple cider vinegar
Honey Butter Corn Bread$8.00
Skillet corn bread, honey butter
Magnolia's Baked Mac & Cheese$11.00
Mozzerella, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, garlic butter
Roasted Potatoes$8.00
Peppers, onions, garlic, thyme
Cucumber Salad$8.00
Red onion, lime, thyme, tomatoes
Cornmeal Gouda Grits$8.00
Cheddar, gouda, grits, butter
House Fries$7.00
Paprika, cayenne, thyme

Kid's Menu

Buttered Noodles$8.00
Linguini, butter, parmesan
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich$9.00
Peanut butter, strawberry & blueberry jam, toasted brioche bread, house fries
Grilled Chicken$10.00
Grilled chicken breast, house fries
Baked Mac & Cheese$10.00
Gouda, cheddar, mozzerella, parmesan, garlic butter
Chicken Strips$10.00
Fried chicken breast strips, house fries
Cheeseburger Sliders$11.00
Mayo, ketchup, house fries

What 1,016 people are saying

Magnolias on King reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,016 Reviews

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EdwardS
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 11, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
For $30 entrees, the food was extraordinarily meh. The pork grits were flavorful but just swimming in oil. The Cajun mushroom pasta was just not good. Tasted like liquid smoke mixed with cream of mushroom soup. I had a few bites and just couldn’t eat any more of it. To add to that, 20% auto gratuity added to a party of two. Just a very disappointing experience. $100 down the drain….
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EricaR
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!! The service, food and ambiance are wonderful. This has become a favorite restaurant and experience I enjoy sharing with family and friends. Magnolia’s on King never disappoints. Love, love, love this restaurant!
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HannaM VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 5, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not much choice for a vegetarian, only plain black coffee available for brunch. Food and service were both good but not noteworthy in either direction. Probably won't eat there again.
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MorganT
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. We're definitely heading back soon.
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PaulM VIP
Washington, D.C. Area133 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnolia has become my all time go to restaurant. It is simply amazing!
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MelissaJ
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must visit place! Love love love this place.
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SavM
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and atmosphere! Some of the best southern brunch I’ve had in the DMV area. Service was lacking though…took forever to order drinks and food (food came quickly once ordered though!), and the server did not refill our water at all or ask us how we would like the bill (we were 3 couples all at one table so it was not ideal to have to split everything up ourselves). Would go back but maybe ask to sit in a different section
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ChrisH
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For the most part, great experience. The minuses were 3 items I ordered off the menu they didn’t have. And this was within an hour of them opening on a Sunday. Loss of points. But I understand everyone has an off day so I would consider going there again.
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ThomasW
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Waitresses where nice as heck, but they were not as prompt. It got extremely chilly at one time and because the facility is so small, ambience could be better. It wouldn't take that much to enhance. The food was delicious.
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SamuelU
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time there! We tried their deviled eggs and bacon wrapped dates from their regular menu. I learned that I didn't like dates but the bacon encasing them were divine. Deviled eggs were a perfect savory and sweet dish thanks to the candied bacon. I was saddened that they had changed one of their Valentine's Day special entrees to ribs instead of a filet mignon from when I reviewed their menu in early Feb, but the ribs were delicious and only had a small amount of barbecue sauce on it to start. A larger portion cup accompanied it so individuals can increase the sauciness if they desired. This was a great sized half rack. It would have been great if one of the pre-selected salads was a super green type salad with only hearty greens like kale, arugula, and spinach though. The server was kind enough to actively listen to our discussion of our order and actually brought out the food we intended to take home accordingly throughout the night (ex. one of the salads at start and one of the desserts at end) . I would definitely say that there was a great value with the food choices on the Valentine's menu and the price for one person. I hope we will visit them again at least one more time this year and definitely a contender for Valentine's days dinners in the future!!
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Magnolias on King is rated 4.3 stars by 1016 OpenTable diners.

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703 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Old Town Alexandria has ample street parking; however, garages are located within two blocks of the restaurant.
Public transit
Blue and Yellow line metro to King Street (approximately 7 blocks away). Old Town Alexandria free Trolley service runs late weekdays and weekends and has a stop at Columbus street one block from where the restaurant is located.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Leonard Holton
Entertainment
Jazz and other music occasionally. Please check our Facebook page and website for updated information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://magnoliasonking.com/
Phone number
(703) 838-9090
Catering
We have beautiful spaces for private events from 14 to 50 guests.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Magnolias on King can accommodate all your special event needs.

Magnolias on King

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Drink Specials

Mimosa$10.00

Mango Bellini$10.00

Magnolia's Punch$10.00

Spicy Bloody Mary$10.00

Food Special

Handmade Tacos$10.00

Appetizers

Deviled Eggs$13.00

Stuffed Dates$14.00

Country Fried Pickles$13.00

Cajun Pimento Cheese Dip$12.00

Spicy Maryland Crab Dip$16.00

BBQ Rib Sliders$13.00

Po'boy Shrimp Sliders$15.00

Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00

Sandwiches & Salads

Waffle Grilled Cheese$14.00

Fried Mushroom Sandwich$13.00

Pulled Pork Sandwich$13.00

Blackened Salmon Sandwich$15.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$17.00

Blackened Salmon Caesar$15.00

Grilled Chicken & Greens Salad$14.00

Entrees

Fall off the Bone BBQ Ribs$19.00

Country Fried Chicken$25.00

Pan Seared Crab Cakes$29.00

Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Fish & Grits$28.00

Pork & Grits$26.00

Cajun Louisana Style Gumbo$28.00

Plant Based Entrees

Spinach & Shittake Ravioli$20.00

Veggie Sausage & Peppers$19.00

Cajun Mushroom Pasta$20.00

Fried "Chicken" & Potatoes$21.00

Add Proteins

Blackened Chicken$9.00

Garlic Butter Shrimp$11.00

Blackened Market Fish$11.00

Pan Seared Crab Cake$14.00

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits$8.00

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Bacon Braised Collard Greens$7.00

Honey Butter Corn Bread$8.00

Magnolia's Baked Mac & Cheese$11.00

Roasted Potatoes$8.00

Cucumber Salad$8.00

Cornmeal Gouda Grits$8.00

House Fries$7.00

Kid's Menu

Buttered Noodles$8.00

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich$9.00

Grilled Chicken$10.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$10.00

Chicken Strips$10.00

Cheeseburger Sliders$11.00

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