Whiskey & Oyster

Name: Whiskey & Oyster
Address: 301 John Carlyle ST, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 567-1533
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (947)

$31 to $50

Seafood

301 John Carlyle ST, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Reservations are for INDOOR dining only! We do NOT reserve our Patio, it is first come first serve.

We ask that guest keep their dining experience to 90 minutes. Special event days, reservation will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm

Taco Tuesdays 11am-10pm

Whiskey Wednesdays- 1/2 off whiskeys from 11am-10pm

$1 Oyster Day- Every 3rd Monday of every month

Fresh Oysters. Rare Whiskeys. The latest concept from the HomeGrown Restaurant Group brings an exciting new dining experience to Carlyle.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Southern, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 567-1533
Website
http://www.whiskeyandoyster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Randall Jones

Location
301 John Carlyle ST, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Duke Street
Parking details
Free garage parking after 5:00pm. Monday- Friday / Curbside Pick Up NO patio reservations- Patio First come first serve
Public transit
King Street Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Shrimpies$8.00
Fried shrimp served with sidewinder fries
Fish & Chips$16.95
beer battered cod, sidewinder fries, old bay, coleslaw garnish, tartar
Buttered Noodles$7.00
Buttered noodles with parmesan cheese
Chicken Tenders$7.00
House breaded chicken tenders served with sidewinder fries (chicken marinated in chimicurri)
Hamburger$8.00
Plain hamburger served with sidewinder fries
Grilled Cheese$7.00
Five grain bread, American cheese, served with sidewinder fries

What 947 people are saying

Whiskey & Oyster 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whiskey & Oyster is a vibrant spot known for "great food and lovely ambience." Guests praise the "outstanding oysters" and "fantastic menu," with service that is "spectacular." The atmosphere is warm, making it a perfect escape for "peace of mind." Regular events like "$1 oyster night" add to its appeal.

947 Reviews

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Pamela
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Whiskey & Oyster is my run away from home for oysters and peace of mind. Although the menu changes regularly, and the recipes have changed since the original chef left; it is still by far the best place to enjoy a great meal.
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Karen
Washington, D.C. Area57 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely ambience. Go early to avoid the noise. Bar is beautiful!
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David VIP
West Palm Beach23 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Whiskey and Oysters is now charging a fee for the use of credit cards. I asked if they would accept a debit card, which has no fees. They said (and by “they” I mean the server and the manager) yes. BUT, they were unable to actually process a debit card. So if you go there, you might want to bring cash.
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Mike
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are fast becoming "regulars" at W&O. Oyster Day is great but many good options for friends who aren't oysterholics. Regular (non Oyster Day) is still very good and I would still rate as highly as Oyster Day.
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Julia
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I had dined here twice before...and couple years ago, and this was not as great of an experience as it has been in the past. Possibly understaffed on a Friday night. Food was just not as great as it used to be. It was fine, but not the wonderful tasty experience I had before.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time. Consistent food and drinks. Sorry to see so much staff turnover, but the new staff are pleasant and learning quickly.
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Jeannine
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the breakfast sandwich but did not get any bacon. It wasn’t a huge deal but by the time I realized no one had come back around to check in. Also, description of the grits could add their blue corn, it threw us off at first. The food was delicious and we will probably visit again.
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Brad VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was polite. Food did not all come out at same time. No refills on soda or tea. Charged 3% credit card fee to us.
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Mike
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another of several trips to W&O and each was good food, good service and a good time. Already have reservations at W&O over the next 3 months.
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Denisha
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
While it wasn’t not busy, there was a long pause between being seated and the waiter addressing our table. Once she arrived service picked up. Unfortunately the sides and soup were quite bland. But the crabcakes were really good so it made up for it.
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FAQs

Whiskey & Oyster does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Whiskey & Oyster also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-1533.

Whiskey & Oyster is rated 4.4 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

301 John Carlyle ST, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Duke Street
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Southern, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free garage parking after 5:00pm. Monday- Friday / Curbside Pick Up NO patio reservations- Patio First come first serve
Public transit
King Street Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Randall Jones
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.whiskeyandoyster.com/
Phone number
(703) 567-1533

Whiskey & Oyster

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Grilled Oysters

Seafood Gumbo

Lobster Omelette

Menu

Kids Menu

Fried Shrimpies$8.00

Fish & Chips$16.95

Buttered Noodles$7.00

Chicken Tenders$7.00

Hamburger$8.00

Grilled Cheese$7.00

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Whiskey & Oyster offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Whiskey & Oyster restaurant rated?

Is Whiskey & Oyster currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information