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RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

RT's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2247 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
RT's Alexandria's renowned neighborhood restaurant has been the place for fresh seafood in Northern Virginia for over 34 years. RT's has been a fixture on the Washingtonian Magazine's "Top 100 Restaurants" list in the metropolitan area and is one of the highest rated seafood restaurants in the nationally acclaimed "Zagat Survey". Their unique menu features many Creole and Cajun specialties including Jack Daniel's Shrimp, Spicy She-Crab Soup, Crawfish Etouffée , Jambalaya and their popular "Death" by Gumbo . This "Little Gem" is located in the heart of Alexandria only steps away from The Birchmere music hall and not only features a great menu but also has an extensive special list that changes on a weekly basis.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-6010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    George Christou
  • Private party facilities
    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Glebe Rd
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RT's Restaurant is a cherished neighborhood gem celebrated for its "authentic Cajun and Creole" cuisine. Guests rave about the "best seafood" in the area, including oysters, crab cakes, and she crab soup. The "friendly and attentive service" complements the inviting atmosphere. Perfect for pre-show dining near The Birchmere.

2,247 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! I have come here so many times and it never disappoints! It is one of my favorite places!

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  2. Leisha

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant was not quite what we expected. The food was just ok. Nothing spectacular.

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  3. Stephen

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu. Local gem. Excellent service and the food is fantastic. Will be back for dinner again.

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  4. Barbara

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    RT's is always good but last night was particularly excellent. Succulent oysters and the redfish with lump crab was well prepared and very tasty.

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  5. Reed

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding New Orleans Cajun and Creole food, completed by great service. Loved the wooden booths and bluesy vibe. The Orleans trout was delicious, as was the shrimp and crab etouffee.

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  6. Rosemary

    Washington DC

    160 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a delicious comfort, eating here. Good cocktails too. Reasonably priced glasses of wine. An old fashioned neighborhood place that keeps many of its servers from year to year.

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  7. kimberly

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Crab cakes delicious. Key lime pie made the table happy too.

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  8. Delores

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. We were celebrating husband’s birthday and the waiter was very attentive and gracious. Thank you

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  9. William

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great and extensive menu choices. Excellent food and service.

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  10. Luke

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    RT's was a pleasant surprise. We were going to a show at The Birchmere and looked for a restaurant close to the venue. The food and service were excellent and I would definitely go back there again.

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FAQs

RT's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. RT's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-6010.

RT's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2247 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RT's Restaurant

3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Glebe Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    George Christou
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-6010
  • Private party facilities
    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.
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