Ramparts Tavern

Name: Ramparts Tavern
Address: 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22302
Telephone: (703) 998-6616
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

311 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

A local Alexandria restaurant since 1978. Chef Jermaine Keys offers spectacular specials every lunch and dinner. Pair your meal with wine from our list of over 80 or beer from our list of over 100. Our brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a private dining room for any occasion. Come enjoy a great meal with us!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:30 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 998-6616
Website
http://www.rampartstavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jermaine Keys
Private party facilities
Comfortably elegant private dining room perfect for casual or more formal events. Room seats up to 30 people. Private party menus available for lunch & dinner sit-down and buffets. No room charge.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Our separate bar has live acustical music Wednesday-Saturday 9pm-1am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Jack Daniel's Minis$9.99
Angus beef mini burgers grilled, topped with Provolone, sautéed onions, and pickle chip on mini sweet challah buns, side of Jack Daniel's glaze
Shrimp Kickers$12.99
Half pound of shrimp sautéed in a spicy Gator sauce with white wine and garlic, over bacon onion cheddar cheese grits
Pork Belly "Burnt Ends"$10.99
Bite size pork belly dry rubbed and slow smoked, basted in sauce, and smoked some more, finished in the fryer and tossed in barbecue sauce
Jalapeno Cheese Bombs$8.99
Shredded jack, Swiss, smoked Gouda, and parmesan cheese, with minced jalapenos rolled into little balls and deep fried with sweet-hot mustard sauce
Smoked Artichoke & Crab Dip$11.99
Jumbo lump crab, artichoke hearts and three cheeses baked in our smoker and served with rosemary-garlic focaccia and "everything" crackers
Wings$11.99
Chicken wings baked with our house seasoning then fried, tossed with a choice of hot sauce, BBQ sauce, Cajun dry rub, or Jamaican jerk dry rub
Chicken Quesadilla$11.99
Grilled chicken diced with melted cheddar-jack cheese and pico de gallo in a crispy flour tortilla with guacamole & sour cream
BBQ Pork Nachos$11.99
A pile of tortilla chips with house smoked pulled pork, shredded cheddar & jack cheese, black beans, BBQ sauce drizzle, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream

Soups & Salads

Dressings: Red Wine Vinaigrette, Dijon Vinaigrette, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Horseradish Dressing, Bacon Vinaigrette, Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Soup of the Day$3.99
- Bowl$5.99
Beef Chili$3.99
- Bowl$5.99
French Onion$5.99
Tomato Bisque$3.99
- Bowl$5.99
Signature Cobb$13.99
Grilled and sliced lemon pepper chicken breast, hearts of palm, hard boiled egg, sliced avocado, bacon, diced tomato, julienne red onion & crumbled goat cheese, with a side of Dijon vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon Salad$16.99
Eight ounce salmon filet seasoned with our blackening spices and grilled, served over crisp romaine with fresh avocado, black beans, cucumber, pico de gallo and julienne carrots with lemon herb vinaigrette
Charleston Chicken Salad$12.99
Grilled and sliced chicken breast served over fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, julienne red onion, hard boiled egg, and bleu cheese, served with a side of warm bacon vinaigrette
Stone's Steak Salad$15.99
Marinated beef filet, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes & hearts of palm, topped with crispy fried onion strings over romaine & mesculin with a creamy horseradish dressing on the side
Classic Caesar Salad$9.99
Chopped romaine tossed in our house made Caesar dressing, parmesan, and garlic croutons
House Salad$4.99
Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, cucumber, herb croutons, and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of salad dressing
- Large$8.99

Main Course

Bistro Steak$20.99
Grilled teres major (a cut of beef that is as lean and tender as filet), sliced and finished with a crack peppercorn demi-glace, served with horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans
Salmon with Cucumber-Dill$20.99
Sustainable Scottish farm raised salmon filet grilled and topped with a cucumber dill sauce over a chilled couscous lentil salad and sautéed smoked brussels sprouts
Barbeque Ribs
Award winning slow roasted pork barbeque ribs, finished on the grill with our house BBQ sauce, And served with hand cut fries and cole slaw
- ½ Rack$16.99
- Full Rack$23.99
Gator Shrimp & Pork Belly$18.99
Eight tiger shrimp sautéed with chopped house smoked pork belly, tomatoes, onion, mushroom bell pepper, and garlic with our SPICY gator sauce, white wine and a splash of cream, plated around wild rice pilaf
Colossal Lump Crab Cakes$23.99
Two 4oz colossal lump crab cakes, pan seared and brushed with lemon butter, served with Cajun sweet potato wedges, green beans and a spiced remoulade
Jack Daniel's Pork
Two pork chops grilled and topped with our Jack Daniel's glaze, served with cheddar-scallion mashed potatoes and green beans
- One Pork Chop Available During Lunch Open-3:00pm$10.99
Mushroom Ravioli$14.99
Wild mushroom filled ravioli sautéed with fresh spinach, diced pancetta, chopped Portobello mushrooms, tomato, and sweet onions in a sherry-parmesan cream sauce, finished with parmesan cheese
Chicken with Penne$15.99
Grilled diced chicken with sautéed artichoke, spinach, tomato, onion, and bacon, finished with a roasted garlic & lemon sauce and tossed with penne pasta and parmesan cheese

Sandwiches & Burgers

All come with choice of one side: Hand cut fries, slaw, baked beans, mixed fruit, pasta salad, potato chips Upgraded sides: Cajun sweet potato wedges +$3, today's vegetable +$2, sautéed spinach +$3, fried zucchini +$2, mac-n-cheese +$2, house salad +$4

Pulled Pork$9.99
Slow roasted pork shoulder, pulled and tossed with a choice of house made BBQ sauce or tangy Carolina BBQ sauce, topped with creamy cole slaw & crispy fried onion strings, served on a soft potato Kaiser roll
Bourbon Chicken Brioche$10.99
Grilled chicken breast, bourbon glaze, pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried onion strings, lettuce, tomato, and sweet-hot mustard on a onion brioche bun
Crab & Cucumber$13.99
4oz colossal lump crab cake pan seared & broiled, topped with thin sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato and a spicy remoulade on potato Kaiser
Veggie Wrap$10.99
Chopped sauteed smoked brussels with sauteed mushroom & onion, roasted red bell pepper, and lettuce with balsamic drizzle, goat cheese, and avocado spread
New York on Rye$9.99
Herb brined corned beef house smoked and shaved, with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island on marble rye and cooked on the griddle
California Club$9.99
Triple decker with sliced turkey, black forest ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with avocado mayo on toasted multigrain bread
Signature Burger$13.99
Eight ounce 100% Angus beef burger with peppercorn demi-glace, smoked Gouda, sautéed mushroom, fried onion strings and sweet-hot mustard spread, on an onion Brioche roll
Angus Beef Burger$10.99
Eight ounce 100% Angus Beef burger on a potato Kaiser bun
The Big Burger$13.99
Twelve ounce 100% Angus beef burger grilled to your desired temperature and served on a jumbo sesame seed bun
Turkey Burger$9.99
Seasoned 8oz ground turkey burger on a jumbo sesame seed bun
Portobello Mushroom$6.99
Grilled Portobello mushroom on a potato Kaiser bun

Add Cheese:

$1.25

American
Swiss
Blue
Provolone Pepper-Jack
Cheddar
Smoked Gouda
Goat Cheese

Add Some Toppings:

$0.75

Bacon
Mushrooms
Roasted Red Peppers
Guacamole Jalapenos
Beef Chili
Sautéed Onion
Sauerkraut

Add a Sauce or Spread:

$0.50

BBQ Sauce
Jack Daniel's Glaze
Sweet-Hot Mustard Avocado Mayo
1000 Island
Peppercorn Demi Glace

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Saturday 10:30am-3:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

Apple Crumble Waffle$8.99
Belgian waffle topped with our warm apple pie filling, graham cracker crumbles, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, served with maple syrup
French Toast with Strawberry Sauce$9.99
Thick brioche dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg batter, served with a side of strawberry sauce and served with hash browns and your choice of bacon or sausage
Italian Egg Breakfast$10.99
Rosemary focaccia bread topped with two fried eggs, diced pancetta, marinara and covered with smoked provolone and broiled, finished with basil pesto, and served with breakfast potatoes
Jack Daniel's Steak & Eggs$12.99
Three petit filet medallions, blackened and grilled, finished with our Jack Daniel's glaze and served with two eggs any style and hash browns
Huevos Rancheros$11.99
Two eggs any style, seasoned ground beef, black beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos, shredded cheddar & jack cheese, guacamole and sour cream, over a fried flour tortilla
Smoked Corned Beef Hash$10.99
House smoked chipped corned beef cooked on the griddle with diced potatoes, onions, and our house seasoning, topped with two sunny side up eggs and finished with béarnaise sauce
Brunch Salmon$12.99
4oz salmon filet grilled, topped with two sunny side up egg and our lemony hollandaise sauce, served over mesculin greens with grape tomatoes and diced fried pancetta
Biscuits & Gravy$8.99
Two buttermilk biscuits smothered with our sausage country gravy, served with two eggs any style and your choice of bacon or sausage
Simple Egg Breakfast
Your choice of two or three eggs any style, choice of sausage links or bacon, and served with hash browns and toast (white, whole wheat, multigrain, or English muffin)
- 3 Eggs$7.99
Traditional Eggs Benedict$9.99
Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon over a toasted English muffin, topped with house hollandaise sauce served with hash browns
Filet Benedict$12.99
Petite beef filets grilled, topped with poached eggs and house made béarnaise sauce over a toasted English muffin and served with hash browns
Chesapeake Benedict$13.99
Two mini crab cakes and béarnaise sauce over poached eggs and a toasted English muffin and served with hash browns
Build Your Own Omelet$9.99
Three egg omelet with your choice of four ingredients, served with fruit and a side of hash browns Omelet Choices: Bacon, ham, sausage, pancetta, onion, tomato, mushroom, green bell pepper, scallion, roasted red bell pepper, artichoke, spinach, jalapenos, cheddar, pepper jack, American, Swiss, smoked gouda, goat cheese, bleu cheese

Kids' Menu

All $5 with choice of side: Fries, Apple Sauce, Fruit, vegetable, or Goldfish Crackers

Chicken Fingers
Macaroni & Cheese
Buttered Noodles with Parmesan
Grilled Cheese
Spaghetti O's
BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast

What 311 people are saying

Ramparts Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

311 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local go to spot.
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JeffreyG
Washington DC8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I reserved dinner for Valentine’s Day recently at Ramparts and we had a great evening. This is the first time we ate at this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. It’s an older restaurant with a small front lobby that virtually spills into the dining area. We ended up sitting at the bar while we waited for our table since it was away from the main door to shelter us from the noise, foot traffic and the cool draft from the door continually being opened. We had such a great time talking to the bartender that we ended up staying at the bar for our dinner. The Valentine’s special meal selection was excellent (4 courses) and the spirits were equally enjoyable and reasonably priced. The wait staff was friendly, fast and courteous. The only potential dings were the small waiting area while you waited for your table and parking is a challenge. We found out that the Burke & Herbert Bank across the street allows restaurant patrons to park in their lot after regular work hours. I wished we knew that before we came. OpenTable should add this to the Ramparts’ narrative on their website.
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HowardK
Tallahassee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, food, beverages, and service were excellent, in general, as well an overall excellent value. There was an additional “plus” this evening. One member of our party - there were two of us - is allergic to citrus fruit. In ordering a dish which included a citrus-based sauce, we asked the waiter to have the chef prepare the dish without the sauce. When the dish arrived, however, it looked like it was sitting the sauce. The waiter noted the error and asked if we would rather have the dish taken back. We indicated that it was not a matter of taste but an allergy - which we had forgotten to mention earlier. The waiter was very apologetic was sorry he hadn’t realized that an allergy was involved. After finding out that the dish routinely included a citrus component, we ordered a different dish which (1) was excellent, (2) served more quickly than would have been usual, and (3) delivered by the waiter with both his apologies and a free refill of the cocktail previously served to the guest with allergies.
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OhHappyDay VIP
Washington DC29 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening. Great meal. And that bartender, Buster, is simply phenomenal!
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LTLJMY17
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food were excellent, as always. They have a great tap list as well! We make sure to come in for their monthly specials, which are always amazing!
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RichardR
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food at a good price, and very nice service staff. We’re lucky this is our neighborhood pub!
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RonJ
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 2, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Second time we have been there. Nothing special to write home about.
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likesgoodfood
Washington DC67 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 31, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We first visited Ramparts in 1980 and had countless meals here for many years. We hadn't been for nearly two years, however, when we made this visit for dinner on a Friday night. Our server was very attentive, but the food was just okay. The brussel sprouts in the wrap sandwich were cold and hard: large sprouts that were cut in half, not chopped as the menu indicated. They were more than just crisp, they were very difficult to cut and to chew. The salmon salad was also satisfactory but not worthy of ordering again.
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Sullyrock
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great beer list Friendly staff Fantastic nachos and ribs S’mores dessert was awesome Worth a visit!
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Roger
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food and reasonable prices - a little noisy but great local spot to just grab dinner out - try some of special nights for very reasonable dinner out.
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Ramparts Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

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1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–12:30 am Sat 10:30 am–12:30 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jermaine Keys
Entertainment
Our separate bar has live acustical music Wednesday-Saturday 9pm-1am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.rampartstavern.com/
Phone number
(703) 998-6616
Private party facilities
Comfortably elegant private dining room perfect for casual or more formal events. Room seats up to 30 people. Private party menus available for lunch & dinner sit-down and buffets. No room charge.

Ramparts Tavern

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Starters

Jack Daniel's Minis$9.99

Shrimp Kickers$12.99

Pork Belly "Burnt Ends"$10.99

Jalapeno Cheese Bombs$8.99

Smoked Artichoke & Crab Dip$11.99

Wings$11.99

Chicken Quesadilla$11.99

BBQ Pork Nachos$11.99

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$3.99

Beef Chili$3.99

French Onion$5.99

Tomato Bisque$3.99

Signature Cobb$13.99

Blackened Salmon Salad$16.99

Charleston Chicken Salad$12.99

Stone's Steak Salad$15.99

Classic Caesar Salad$9.99

House Salad$4.99

Main Course

Bistro Steak$20.99

Salmon with Cucumber-Dill$20.99

Barbeque Ribs

Gator Shrimp & Pork Belly$18.99

Colossal Lump Crab Cakes$23.99

Jack Daniel's Pork

Mushroom Ravioli$14.99

Chicken with Penne$15.99

Sandwiches & Burgers

Pulled Pork$9.99

Bourbon Chicken Brioche$10.99

Crab & Cucumber$13.99

Veggie Wrap$10.99

New York on Rye$9.99

California Club$9.99

Signature Burger$13.99

Angus Beef Burger$10.99

The Big Burger$13.99

Turkey Burger$9.99

Portobello Mushroom$6.99

Add Cheese:

American

Swiss

Blue

Provolone Pepper-Jack

Cheddar

Smoked Gouda

Goat Cheese

Add Some Toppings:

Bacon

Mushrooms

Roasted Red Peppers

Guacamole Jalapenos

Beef Chili

Sautéed Onion

Sauerkraut

Add a Sauce or Spread:

BBQ Sauce

Jack Daniel's Glaze

Sweet-Hot Mustard Avocado Mayo

1000 Island

Peppercorn Demi Glace

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Apple Crumble Waffle$8.99

French Toast with Strawberry Sauce$9.99

Italian Egg Breakfast$10.99

Jack Daniel's Steak & Eggs$12.99

Huevos Rancheros$11.99

Smoked Corned Beef Hash$10.99

Brunch Salmon$12.99

Biscuits & Gravy$8.99

Simple Egg Breakfast

Traditional Eggs Benedict$9.99

Filet Benedict$12.99