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RT's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1943 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 684-6010

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    George Christou

  • Private party facilities

    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.

  • Private party contact

    George Christou: (844) 988-1651

  • 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

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What 1,943 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. ThomasD

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had not been to RT’s in years, the she crab soup was excellent and brought back memories! We enjoyed our dinner!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Very good food and service. Definitely going back!
  3. PamelaJ

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been coming here for years. Although ownership has changes it’s still one of the best restaurants in Alexandra. Quality food, great drinks and friendly people. Great service and nice ambiance. Owners are super friendly.
  4. Cecile

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner ever! Love the bacon wrapped scallops, jack Daniel’s shrimp and beignets!
  5. BobG

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service! And always consistently fantastic.
  6. KatieJ

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently delicious food. Only wish it was closer to where we live.
  7. AndreaC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff! Great food. Will return again and again.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing dining experience at RT’s. Great Cajun and creole food
  9. Jonathan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing!! Drinks and dessert were really good too. Restaurant was full but with a reservation, couldn't go wrong. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was good. It was a twist on the pasta jambalaya. Having grown up near New Orleans, the twist was interesting. I look forward to trying others dishes from this restaurant.
  11. Issa

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    While the food and service were very good as usual, there was a little surprise on the bill. Although we may have missed the policy written somewhere on the menu, the gratuity of 20 % was added for the group of five guests last night. My understanding of being a big enough group for automatic gratuity was six or eight guests with other restaurants, so I was shocked when my husband told me about this charge this morning. If I had known about this charge when my husband got the bill, I would have clarified the restaurant policy with the manager, but apparently, my husband did not want to cause a scene in front of our guests. I would have appreciated it if the server had notified me of the charge in advance. Nonetheless, we had a great dinner!
  12. ScottyB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our visit was awesome, as always. We had a larger than usual party and the service and food was excellent on an already busy night.
  13. heartburn

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love the she crab soup. Always a favorite. Excellent service. Former area residents were visiting & said the food was as good as they remembered.
  14. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A longtime favorite that just keeps getting better .
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!
  16. FrankL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice small and quiet restaurant Nice food,music
  17. WiltonC

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The "she crab soup" was especially good, as was the gumbo.
  18. DotC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent! I will be coming back
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this local gem!! Great service, great food. Looking forward to my next visit
  20. curlygurly

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friend’s birthday
  21. GoodRowe

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm and friendly atmosphere. Waitress was kind and prompt. Food was absolutely delicious
  22. OT4you

    Washington DC

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We held a lunch meeting with 11 people and everything went beautifully. The food won raves and the server was outstanding!! Highly recommended. 👏🏻👏🏻
  23. VeronicaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Cozy casual environment with very yummy and flavorful seafood dishes. The service was quick and responsive to your wishes. Rockefella oysters and jambalaya are amazing!
  24. HappyCampers

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mardis Gras
  25. GwendolynSarah

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I met a friend for our annual lunch reunion & it was Mardi Gras Tuesday! RT's was dressed to the 9s and customers & staff were all in a celebratory mood. Service was quick, but discreet ... we took our time chatting and looking at the menu. The food was so tasty, and portions just right! After the meal, we stepped into the bar area to admire the décor. They offered us colorful beads and had photo booth props to add to the fun! I am really looking forward to returning to try more of the menu & enjoy the lovely atmosphere.
  26. Rosamarie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great New Orleans Creole style food. Would recommend.
  27. Foodie

    Fort Lauderdale

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here at least 25 times. The food and service are great. I prefer the back room for more ambiance. The food is delicious every time. Note I am hard to please when it comes to food.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food
  29. Audra

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! One of my faves.
  30. KevinE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As a former Southerner I will definitely visit again!!
  31. MarkA

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food! Exceeded my expectations. The chicken and sausage gumbo was the best I have ever had. The crawfulish etouffe was phenominal.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant. It has become a family go-to, and is great for special occasions or just a lovely dinner.
  33. Chris

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    RT’s consistently provides great food and service, and this occasion was on par for both. One of my favorite eateries in the DC and N. Va area.
  34. JamesL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is consistently very good! We always enjoy celebrating our special occasions at RT’s.
  35. DonP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent Cajun cuisine and outstanding service - we look forward to our next dining experience.
  36. Paupau

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We love this place, but had to wait 20 mins after our reservation on a recent Saturday night. Then, seated next to a very loud, raucous group. Loud! I guess Saturday night is bound to be busy, and what can you do about really loud customers? Food, service and value remain very good.
  37. FloydH

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food, prices, and atmosphere. We alwasy look forward to dining at RTs.
  38. BobG

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Food every time. Our favorite. We travel over an hour each way to enjoy their food. Kudos to Maria for consistently fabulous, fresh food.
  39. MichelleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Wait staff was accommodating.
  40. SeafoodLover4real

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was not as good as my last visit. She-crab soup was far too salty. Crab and shrimp etouffe was just ‘alright.’ But the most disappointing experience was the inability to get the cocktails we want. For example in the past I was able to have a Negroni, but last night the server looked confused and shook her head no. What’s up with that?

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from RT's Restaurant using the Order Online button. RT's Restaurant also 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 4.8 stars by 1943 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for RT's Restaurant

3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Glebe Rd

  • Neighborhood

    Alexandria

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    George Christou: (844) 988-1651

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