Location: Alexandria
Top Restaurants in Alexandria
Top 8 Seafood food in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Alexandria. A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning like the Black History Museum. For a more contemporary side of Alexandria, wander the streets of the stylish Del Ray neighborhood, where local artists operate boutiques and studios.
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8. Finn and Porter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By janillest
Ate here for a lunch and a dinner while attending a conference. Prices are comparable to other in-hotel restaurants, but not too high. Our server for dinner one night was great. Food well prepared and served in decent time. Itâs a good option if you just donât want to go out, because the hotel really isnât near hardly any other restaurants.
7. Union Street Public House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
For over 30 years, Union Street Public House has been a casual-dining, classic American restaurant. With Colonial brick front, beautiful adornments, 3 bars, and 3 separate dining rooms, there is ample space and variety for parties of all sizes and tastes!
Reviewed By davidwQ7527LZ
We went for lunch. It was convenient, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, a block from the Torpedo Factory. My wife enjoyed her shrimp and beet salad. My crab bisque was okay but overpriced at $9, even seemed high for Old Town. I also had a house salad and that was fine. Service was good. The place itself had colonial charm.We're glad you enjoyed it! Come back and see us.
6. Chart House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1619 reviews
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to t
Reviewed By 583marlar
We had drinks here one night with some new friends we met. Returned the next Saturday for lunch but it was closed for a wedding. I guess thatâs an East Coast way to have wedding receptions to rent an entire restaurant. Unfortunately we ate at their competitors across from them. Glad I live in Texas where nice restaurants have party rooms.
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5. Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Named for Alexandriaâs first female city manager Vola D. Lawson who gave 48 years to public service, this casual seafood restaurant and hideaway bar is located in Old Town and offers the largest dockside dining on the waterfront. Select from All-Day, Brun
Reviewed By Lois V
So I live in DC, but have a son in DC and a brother in Alexandria. My brother, who knows All the best places to go in his adopted home town, took me to Volaâs, and since my first visit it has become a staple on my DC itinerary. I love it for lunch...sitting outside with oldies music playing. We start with oysters...one of each...and Sangria. For lunch, anything on the menu is great! The service is friendly and professional. Joyous...that is the best way to describe the experience!Thanks so much for the kind words, Lois! We're so happy to be a part of your DC itinerary, and to know that we bring some extra joy to your trips to see family. We'll look forward to your next visit!
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4. Fish Market Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1151 reviews
The Fish Market Restaurant in Historic Old Town Alexandria Virginia, offers the best and freshest seafood in Northern Virginia. Whether, you are looking for the freshest of raw Chesapeake oysters, great clam chowder, Maryland Crab Cakes, daily specials, f
Reviewed By 318aprilh
We stopped here for lunch in the downstairs area. A little dark but still nice atmosphere. We were waited on quickly and food came right away. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We enjoyed our meal and would go back!
3. Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town
Overall Ratings
4 based on 551 reviews
In October of 2007, chef and restaurateur Jamie Leeds opened her second Hankâs Oyster Bar in Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the heart of Old Town, patrons enjoy lightly fried items such as the popcorn shrimp and calamari, and our full belly Ipswich clam
Reviewed By SPKinVA
Iâve lived here 14 years and never tried Hankâs. We finally decided to try Hankâs in old town. I made a reservation and requested a window seat. We were seated at a table (one table back from the window). The two window tables seat four and we were a 2. At least it seemed like they actually read my request unlike other places.We were served goldfish crackers. Then we ordered. I asked about the oysters but the waiter just pointed to a chalkboard down the hall. I didnât feel comfortable getting up to see what they had or standing in front of someoneâs table to read the choices. If he had at least mentioned a few, I would have tried them. Instead we got the basic shrimp cocktail.One of us had the Crab Benedict. The plate was mostly fries with a small crab cake on the side. The dish proportion was off. I had the lobster roll and it was very good. Growing up in New England, I appreciated the authentic bun and the amount of lobster. Service was spotty. The waiter was not personable. We may try another location to see if we can get better service. Weâll try to read the chalkboard before we sit down.
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2. The Wharf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1012 reviews
The Wharf is the perfect dining experience for those seeking an authentic taste of Old Town Alexandria's historical roots with its amazing seafood specialties.
Reviewed By Reslysten54
Guided by Tripadvisor reviews, I picked this place for our lunch in Old Town Alexandria. It did not disappoint. Cheerful Amaris took good care of us from the start.After toasts of a fresh Prosecco, we dug into various forms of crab cakes. Mine was a crab cake Benedict. A very filling portion! I picked green beans as the side order and got more than I could possible eat. They were perfectly prepared and spiced.Few around the table had any room for dessert, but I can recommend splitting an orange creme brulee if you have any appetite left at all.
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1. RT's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Authentic Creole, Cajun and Seafood Restaurant in Alexandria Virginia
Reviewed By 772donaldn
Our friends RAVED about this place that turned out to be something of a dive-bar with a rather dated restaurant attached. The Cajun food was, at best, mediocre compared to anything I've had in NOLA, New York, Chicago or Lafayette. We opted for the special of the day: Haddock for me and a chicken concoction for my wife. Trading off portions of each, we were both disappointed with the selections each of us had made. Even the dessert was mediocre - a Key Lime pie that tasted like it had been sitting in the kitchen for a week with a strawberry that hadn't been cut off at the top. To be polite, we raved about the dinner to our friends who seemed not to have ever had anything really good out of bayou country. Take a pass on this one unless you've never had Cajun before and you want something rather mild as an initiation.
