Vola's Dockside Grill
Support Vola's Dockside Grill during COVID-19
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Lobster Roll
lemon-tarragon mayo, buttered new england style roll
17 reviews
Coconut Shrimp
crispy fried jumbo shrimp, sweet & sour remoulade
11 reviews
Crab Dip
lump blue crab, sharp cheddar, pimentos, everything crackers
5 reviews
Featured specials
Valentine's Day Special Menus & More
Love is in the air all month long! Join us from Feb. 10 - Feb. 28 for a Valentine's Day prix fixe menu with a view. Our $79 prix fixe menu for two includes a bottle of our featured red wine, white wine, or prosecco and the best views in Alexandria. Full à la carte menu also available.
The food was fantastic. The view was spectacular. Our experience was second to none
First time there and enjoyed all aspects of the restaurant. Great food and service and fun atmospheric in a great location. Highly recommend!
Table in the way way back near the service station and door was unfortunate, that's my only comment. That location deters from the experience. Would not suggest leaving that table there long term.
Ambience is amazing. Great views. Nice servers. Food and drinks are mediocre.
Flight crew in town. So fun to enjoy the Potomac & great seafood! Service the best!!
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Debra! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon.
It was okay, we felt “rushed”. Our date lasted maybe an hour and we wanted to have a couple more drinks but the owner made the waiter tell us that there was another party waiting to take our “table” which I understood but we felt it was classless. Our waiter was very nice and the food was good.
Hi, Marshay. We deeply apologize for your dining experience. We never want a guest to feel rushed and we are disappointed that you experienced this. We have shared your feedback with our management team and will work to improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity to impress you.
Food was cold. Menu inconsistent. I wouldn’t call this a Spanish restaurant.
Thank you for your feedback, Ashley. We are disappointed that we were unable to satisfy your time with us. We greatly apologize that your time with us fell short and we will use your feedback so we may work to improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity to impress you.
It was very nice. I enjoyed the view of the Potomac and it was a good place to have some seafood.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon.
I had lunch on my own one day at Vola's and it was such a treat! I've never had fish and chips before that the fish was so thick and the breading wasn't over powering! It was scrumptious! I was immediately seated, the waitress came over right away. I honestly can't think of any place I'd rather go again in Old Town! Thank you for being a part of a lovely day :)
Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved reading about your experience with us and we are so happy you enjoyed the Fish and Chips! We will share your kind words with Serena and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Company in from out of town. Never been. Loved it!
Absolutely phenomenal
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We hope to see you again soon.
Felt comfortable with the seating arrangements. Outside seating and very social distanced inside seating with great ventilation. The food was great and the service was quick. Was in an out in an hour. Definitely going back
Thank you so much for the great review, Jaelyn! We are so happy you felt comfortable during your dine with us. It was a pleasure serving you and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Melissa was a great waitress! The food, drinks, and the ambiance was great! Definitely will visit again when I’m in town!
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We will share your kind words with Melissa and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Scrambled eggs for $15. And they were cold. Not likely again,..
Thank you for your honest feedback, William. 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.
It was okay. Tables were a little too close for COVID comfort. Service was “okay” but seemed rushed. Food was okay too. Nothing to rave about. Except for sitting outside when it’s nice we probably won’t go there for dinner again.
Thank you for your honest feedback, Shar. 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 and management team and do hope you’ll give us another opportunity to impress you.
Vola was nice. Had a very nice quiet ambience. It was COVID compliant and the food was really really good. Definitely will be back.
Thank you for the great review, Gerald! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we are pleased that you felt comfortable during your dine. It was a pleasure having you and we hope to see you again soon!
Excellent food. I thought the lighting was a bit dark, but it still was an awesome experience. The server kept periodically stopping by to see if we were okay which I thought was good.
Hi, Carlos. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we greatly appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure serving you and we hope to see you again soon!
Delicious menu and new items from a restaurant merger. Can’t wait to go back!
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Juan! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
SUCH A WONDERFUL RESTAURANT. WITH AMAZING SERVICE, FOOD AND GREAT VIEW.
Hi, Mario. Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed the food and service and we hope to see you again soon.
We enjoyed dinner here on Christmas Eve...it was so good that we went back on Christmas Day! We really enjoyed the peel n eat shrimp, the fried chicken sandwich and the spiked hot apple cider. The wait staff was AMAZING!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us and we loved reading what dishes you enjoyed the most. It was a pleasure serving you and we hope to see you again soon!
Nice patio! Good to relax and watch the outside. I had a nice lobster soup.
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Daliana! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the Lobster Soup. It was a pleasure having you and we hope to see you again soon!
Fish and chips were great! Oysters were amazing!!! Muscles were not. Overall great experience would come again!
Thank you for the great review! We greatly appreciate your feedback and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Service was tremendous!
Thank you so much for the five-star review!
Great location and very helpful and attentive hosts and wait staff. Food was delicious and our group plans to return again.
Hi, Marcy. Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us, from the service to the food, and we hope to see you again soon!
Excellent as always. One of the best in Old Town and hands down the best view and outdoor seating. Great food and service. You definitely cannot go wrong here
Hi, thank you so much for the five-star review! We greatly appreciate your kind words and we are so happy you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure serving you and we hope to see you again soon.
Dined, socially distant, on the lovely dockside patio. Beautiful location.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Had the crab and grilled cheese... they apparently forgot the crab part... could barely taste it....
Hi, thank you so much for your honest feedback. We take great pride in the quality and flavor of our food and we apologize that this fell short during your recent dine. We have shared your feedback with our culinary team and we hope you will give us another opportunity to impress you.
It was a lovely first time for me and my girlfriend. The setting, atmosphere, service and was terrific!
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you and your girlfriend enjoyed your dining experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!
The food was amazing and great lunch views! My friend had the shrimp po boy and I had the fried chicken sandwich, both were amazing
Hi, Hajira! Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and we love reading what dishes our guests enjoyed the most. We hope to see you again soon!
Birthday on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a beautiful day and the food was great as always!
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy we were able to celebrate your birthday with you. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Hands down the best crab cakes in the area 😋 They are the reason my love for crab cakes have been revived 🤣
Hi, Hannah. Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed the Crab Cakes! We hope to see you again soon.
Beautiful day outside with great food. Loved the shrimp and corn fritters!
Hi, Shannon. Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed the shrimp and corn fritters and we hope to see you again soon.
Service was outstanding, great help with ordering since it was my first visit. The char grilled chicken wings appear to be baked and then finished on the grill, a bit of a dissapointment, but the Breath of Fresh Air was amazing!
Thank you so much for the great review, farmerkath! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback on the Char Grilled Chicken Wings and will share your thoughts with the culinary staff. We hope you will give us another chance to impress you!
We enjoyed the food, the quality of the food and the portion sizes are enough to share. We had a great view, the atmosphere is fun and upbeat. Our server was great and attentive. I think his name was Delonte I wish I remembered his name he was very good.
Hi, Lisa. Thank you so much for the kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we can't wait to see you again.
Went to Vola’s for Sunday Brunch and it was Delicious. I’ve visited Vola’s in the past and the service and food quality is always GREAT.
I would definitely recommend visiting Vola’s! The management ( Freddy ) comes around to the table to make customers are completely satisfied with your food and service. I love this place and would eat there everyday if I could.
Hi, Arnold. Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your Sunday Brunch with us, from the service to the food. We will share your kind words with Kamiya and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Good menu choices. Food was prepared and tasted great. Service was friendly, attentive, and on time. Great spot to eat!
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us, from the service to the food. We hope to see you again soon!
Nice atmosphere and great service!
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Torrie! We hope to see you again soon.
Beautiful location, great food, good portions, and good service! Gets crowded so make a reservation and not the biggest brunch menu - but everything available is awesome!
Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Great climate and service! Food was delicious! Took a little while for oysters so they added extra at no cost.
Hi, thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us, from the service to the food. We hope to see you again soon!
Gerson was an amazing server! My girlfriend and I came from out of town and we made it a point that we will definitely be visiting Vola’s again. The food was high quality, the drinks were great. It was an all-around great experience!
Hi, thank you so much for the five-star review! We are so happy you enjoyed the food and drinks! We will share your kind words with Gerson and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
FAQs
Vola's Dockside Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.
Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 1175 OpenTable diners.
Vola's Dockside Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here https://www.alexandriarestaurantpartners.com/gift-cards.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.