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    The Majestic - Dinner at The Majestic by Chef Santiago Lopez

    The Majestic

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Old Town Alexandria, Braddock Road Metro
    •$$
    Full bar
    Large group friendly

    We reserved a table for two during a recent weekend to try The Majestic's "Brunch & Bubbles"…read morethree-course meal with Champaign. Goodness, it was great! The staff were welcoming and helpful. Restrooms in the lower level have been updated. Everything was spotless, fresh and lovely. Our server, Tony allowed us to split a delicious salad with our meal. I recommend the Harvest Salad! The beverage, breads, salad and my smoked Salmon Benedict were beautifully plated, and spiced Mediterranean-style perfectly. We finished with a chocolate mousse parfait to-die-for! High recommendations!

    We stopped in here on a Saturday night and sat at the bar for a drink and a light dinner. Most of…read morethe restaurant seemed busy but the bar area wasn't very crowded. Our bartenders were very sweet but I will say, their dirty martini was the most un dirty martini possible. I did ask for a side car of olive juice and that remedied the issue. We started off with the lobster artichoke dip and then followed up with splitting the salon entree. I think the dip was pretty unique, a perfect blend of rich flavors and cheesy goodness. I would definitely recommend getting extra bread for the dip as it was quite large and they didn't give enough bread to start. The salmon was pretty decent, I liked the flavoring but I didn't love the base of it was much. Overall nice service, good food and unique selection, just dirty up the martini please!

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    Jula’s on the Potomac

    Jula’s on the Potomac

    4.1(273 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Waterfront, Old Town Alexandria
    •$$$
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    Met a friend for a drink on a Friday night. I started with a drink at bar and they transferred it…read moreto the table bill which is very customer friendly. I appreciated that. We sat at a table outside and enjoyed the view and occasional plane taking off. My dirty martinis weren't really salty/briney although they were the right color. The blue cheese stuffed olives were excellent. The charcuterie board was impressive with the warm rosemary bread, manchego cheese, grapes, salami, prosciutto, and olives. Cocktails good.

    Really solid 4.5 stars for this place recommended by a friend. As I say below though, the signage…read morein the garage for their building for where to park, how to get to them and how to leave isn't great. And it's 2 way garage traffic. Our party of 5 loved their food, and the friend who suggested this brunch place said "everything is really nice". Portions are ample but not too much and the view was delightful even on a rainy day. We got there for a 10:45 reservation, about 45 minutes after they opened, and while it did liven up as we were there, it wasn't overly noisy. (Some of the restaurants I've been to recently in DC proper should take note). Igor our main server was wonderful. Service was excellent. Just a note that if you drive, park in the first lot you see on the left for the building and keep following the signage for "building 44 parking" therein. You have to go up the building 44 elevator to get to Jula's. As I said, The parking lot has kind of bad signage and Jula's is on the 4th floor of an office building.

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    Union Street Public House - Braised Short Rib

    Union Street Public House

    3.5(691 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Old Town Alexandria
    •$$

    We loved Union Street Public House! The menu had so many great options that we decided to skip full…read moreentrées and just order a bunch of appetizers to share... which turned out to be the perfect choice for us. We started with the French onion soup, and that cheese pull was AMAZING. Seriously, one of the better French onion soups I've had. The bacon-wrapped steak bites were delicious, the calamari was really good, and the shrimp gnocchi with pesto and pistachio was light, flavorful, and such a nice surprise. But the chef's kiss of the night was the ravioli. Everything about it was superb -- rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. That was definitely the standout for me. We enjoyed a few local beers and were completely stuffed by the time we were done. The ambiance was great, service was friendly and attentive, everything felt very clean, and the building had that historic Old Town feel we were hoping for. They had sport's playing, music going, and just an all-around fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot to share dishes, try something different, enjoy a few drinks, and soak up the Alexandria vibe. We'd absolutely come back!

    Surprisingly good. Great fittings. Good bar and comfortable booths. Pretty much standard food but…read morewell priced considering so close to King street which is the main tourist drag. Steak ok but would expect nothing better. Kids meal just fine. Some TV's so you can watch Arsenal loose in European Cup. Not very busy at noon on Saturday which seems surprising. But worked for me. I would go again if in the area. You should try it also.

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    Wide shot of the bar

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    Oak Steakhouse

    Oak Steakhouse

    4.1(367 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Old Town Alexandria
    •$$$$

    Dinner last night at Oak was just excellent. Filets prepared just right and without too much salt…read more Shares sides - Potatoes were creamy and sautéed spinach made to perfection. Accompanied by a glass of Cabernet - Valran - smooth and fruit forward. Service was attentive without being overbearing including a nice chat with the manager. Ambience is refined without being over the top. Nicely done in North Old Town!

    I went on July 19, 2026, and unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy the food or the service,…read moreespecially for a bill that was over $300. I don't eat beef or pork, but after watching a review from Peaks100, I saw that the manager also recommended the seafood along with the steaks. My wife eats steak, so I took her there for that, and I planned to order seafood. Spoiler alert: my wife enjoyed her steak. Now that I got that out of the way, let me continue. https://youtu.be/5uPuX7Fk_cE?si=H7NI2vI_uMWAeREq Appetizer Octopus Ceviche -- $18 I told our server that I didn't want any pork on it. She seemed surprised and told me it didn't come with pork. I had already looked up "pancetta crumble" and knew pancetta was pork, so I showed her the menu. She then said she knew what pancetta was and would make sure there was no pork on my plate. The ceviche itself didn't have much flavor. I didn't really enjoy it, but it wasn't bad enough for me to complain or send it back. Dinner Housemade "Parkerhouse" Rolls -- $8 These came out fresh and hot with butter. They were good. No complaints. Chef's Fresh Catch -- $50 The fresh catch was grouper. The fish had some salt on it and a nice char, but the heavy cream-based sauce on the plate didn't have much flavor. Again, I didn't really enjoy it, but not enough to complain or return the dish. Jumbo Lump Crab Oscar -- $28 Wow, this was not good at all. I probably should have sent it back, but I didn't. It was tough and rubbery (see pic), almost like it had been left under the broiler too long. I took it home with me, but I honestly will probably end up throwing it away. Sides Crispy Brussels Sprouts -- $13 These were good, but somewhat oily. Yukon Gold Potato Purée -- $12 They were okay. Nothing to write home about. Dessert Coconut Cream Bread Pudding -- $14 It was just okay. The coconut flakes was too much, in my opinion, and eventually became overwhelming. It didn't feel very balanced. Overall, I felt the service could have been better, and most of the food needed more flavor, especially at this price point. Nothing was so terrible that I felt the need to ask for a manager, but I also didn't enjoy most of what I ordered. I ordered it, so I paid for it and kept it moving. Also, a 25% gratuity was already added to the bill. Maybe that is why the service was lacking, because they already knew they were going to get 25% "allegedly". Honestly, I don't think I'll be back. There are too many other good places in the DMV where you can have better food and a better overall experience for the same price or less.

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    Oak Steakhouse - Mushrooms and Brussel sprouts

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    Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen - French Toast

    Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen

    3.4(387 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Old Town Alexandria, Waterfront
    •$$

    We enjoyed a very leisurely and delicious meal at Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen. The Prix-fixe menu…read morewas perfect for us as we were starved. I love the quaint and rustic feeling of the space which contrasted with the elevated dining experience. The view of the Potomac from the courtyard and restaurant were spectacular The Strawberry Fields Forever specialty cocktail is a refreshing blend of strawberry, mint, and rum. The Palm Royale is just as delightful with St Elder and Pomegranate liqueurs with champagne. Ludmyla was very friendly and Alla the manager helped us out with gluten free options. We enjoyed the Hummingbird Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Lemon Linguine (with GF pasta) and Steak Frites. The Crème Brûlée and Flourless Chocolate Torte were a decadent finale for a splendid meal. It is hard to believe such a great restaurant is located inside a hotel. Hotel Indigo is very fortunate.

    Staying here at Hotel Indigo so decided to go ahead and use our $15 daily credit since we were…read morebeing charged daily fee by hotel (for things we didn't really want but no choice so oh well....). Came on a Monday with my family of 4 and the food was great overall (yay) and HH drink prices also great (double-yay). So.... Why only two stars? When our check came it was for $189, but that didn't quite seem to add up based on what we ordered. I noticed there was no itemized receipt so I asked one of the servers if we could please have that. He returned and dropped it off quickly and it said $166 which did add up. Hmmmm? Why the $23 discrepancy? I sat there and our waiter wasn't making eye-contact in the practically empty restaurant but ten minutes later he walked over with a new check showing the $166 amount. No explanation, no oops/sorry, just a here you go. It was kinda disappointing given the nice meal we just had. Anyway, I just played along and said thank you and tipped him $30 (slightly less than I normally would on $166 but sorry, couldn't help but feel some shadiness with the check)

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    Carlyle - Crispy Two Noodle Shrimp Salad at Carlyle

    Carlyle

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    2.9 mi•Shirlington
    •$$$

    after a long absence, we were set to return to the Carlyle, so looking forward to our menu…read morefavorites there sadly, it now seems a salad may be the only safe entree choice the once awesome jambalaya pasta was such a huge disappointment the pasta appeared coated in oil the sausage was literally charred black on one side and the spicy creole sauce that brought it all together was basically absent the Carlyle, not so grand anymore...

    After getting off a plane from a week-long trip, I ordered takeout from Carlisle for my mom and me…read more I dropped her food off in D.C. and continued on to Catonsville, and somewhere between the drive, stopping at the store, and unpacking from my trip, I realized I hadn't even taken any pictures because I was too busy enjoying the food along the way and when i arrived home. I ordered the steak (sliced steak with mushrooms) , and it was excellent ....well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious. We also got the crab and corn chowder, which is always outstanding. Rich, comforting, and packed with flavor every time. Key lime pie .... on point .... oh and a salad. i got the chopped salad and added the ever so good goats cheese. Everything was EXCELLENT. What I appreciate most about Carlisle is the consistency. Whether I'm dining in or picking up takeout, the food is always good. Not just okay BUT actually flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. That's harder to find than it should be these days. I've been here many MANY times over the years and the experience is consistently excellent. The service is great when dining in, pickup is always smooth and efficient, and the food never disappoints. Carlyle continues to be one of those reliable places that simply gets it right. And whenever I pick up my to go order the bar is always crowded with folks looking like they are having a great time. That should tell you something. Highly recommended.

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    Carlyle - Grilled Chicken at Carlyle

    Grilled Chicken at Carlyle

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    Lobster Roll at Carlyle

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    Charlene's Kitchen - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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