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RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

RT's Restaurant

4.8 (2311)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,311 people are saying

RT's Restaurant 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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RT's Restaurant in Alexandria is a "gem" offering "authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine." With "attentive service," "generous portions," and a "wonderful ambiance," it's perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners. Patrons rave about "delicious dishes" like jambalaya, fried catfish, and "outstanding" crab cakes, making every visit memorable.
2,311 Reviews
  1. Clifford

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, kudos to our server Ruth, she was funny and efficient

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  2. Duane VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cajun food every time! Great for small groups and service was attentive. Food is consistently good and a nice place for a casual lunch with friends.

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  3. Bob VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, but a surprise 20% surcharge was added to the bill, without explanation. Server said it was because it was a holiday, Fathers' Day, but it was unclear as to why a surprise surcharge was necessary. We assumed it was the tip. We might have left a larger tip had the surcharge not been added. And we might be back more often if this surprise hadn't occurred.

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  4. Andrew

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding cajun food. Our friends were impressed and our dinner went over two hours and no-one was rushing us out the door, despite the late hour. This is one of very few restaurants that consistently meets all of our needs.

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  5. Kathleen

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every bite memorable! RT's is a tip-top favorite.

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  6. YacQuina VIP

    Philadelphia County108 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious fried catfish, jambalaya, and cocktails. Good customer service.

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  7. Anne

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Generous portions of great Cajun food, nice selection of draft and bottled beers, attentive service. RT's is a favorite!

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  8. Gwendolyn VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent. I had the tasty she crab soup and the shrimp and crab etoufee. The food was hot and prepared well.

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  9. plathon

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at RT’s several times and the experience is always wonderful. The food and service is excellent.

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  10. arthur

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never let you down, always a winner. Food is always the best, never had a bad experience

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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 4.8 stars by 2311 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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