Suggestions for American Restaurant near Old Town, Alexandria

Vanessa F. • January 18, 2011So much to love the brunch, burgers, Guinness on tap.. but you must, must try the New England clam chowder.

Rachel S. • April 25, 2010Absolutely wonderful restaurant; intimate setting and tremendously great food. It's a perfect place for a first date! Try the fried green tomatoes. :)

Ray M. • January 4, 2012Great chili fresh and spicy. Not very often you get fresh made chili that taste so good and spiced up just right.

Andrea J. • December 29, 2012The Tavern Ale - Thomas Jefferson, is yummy (similar to a fat tire). Their Oyster soup is one of the best I've ever had.

Randy S. • January 23, 2015Nachos with ropa viaja chicken is awesome! Great atmosphere and beer list.

Taylor B. • April 11, 2012Had the most amazing waiter Wendy! Wonderful service and food! ;-)

Rebecca • April 12, 2010Fabulous and tiny, simple with live music ranging from smoky jazz to Beatles covers, good beer & decent harder alcohol selections.

Alex L. • June 20, 2014Teriyaki Steak Sirloin is great! Wish I could go more to try out other dishes. Service is amazing and the location is beautiful.

Staci R. • April 17, 2021Amazing brunch!!! The deviled eggs are a must and the Irish coffee is a drink not to miss!

Taylor M. • August 11, 2013Fantastic brunch spot! The Eggs Hussarde were great. Entrees include champagne and strawberries.

Adam H. • April 11, 2011Get the house root-beer. It's fantastic.

Shirley C. • March 2, 2014Chicken and waffles was one of the best I've had in DC area...still looking for someone to beat the ones I've had in Charleston...but it can def keep up! Excellent service every time I have been.

Kara A. • November 1, 2012The shrimp fritters and cornbread are fantastic! Jorge is a great bartender!

James N. • October 9, 2011Mimosas are great

Franklin D. • April 14, 2010If you're in a hurry, try Bittersweet's lunch buffet. It's high quality and ohhh so good!

Jacky • April 24, 2011A nice, real old town mon & pop kinda place. Nothing fancy but has solid quality food at reasonable price.

Randy W. • May 6, 2016The Wagyu Steak was tender and delicious!

Charlene's K. • November 26, 2014VERY popular CK item: Lemongrass Chicken Skewers with Peanut satay sauce

Kevin H. • June 6, 2016Hotel lounge. Discount on drafts, house wines and rail drinks during happy hour 4-7

Komal D. • March 15, 2013They have an awesome new menu! Try the gnocchi or pot roast for dinner - or at the bar/lounge definitely try the buffalo chicken sliders.

Jake S. • May 19, 2021Went on a Tuesday evening and sat outside. The service was prompt. We had the brussel sprouts (great), potato pave/brick (good) and charred mushrooms (so so). Recommend the tri-tip steak and crab cake

Anita L. • April 5, 2017Really enjoyed the crab cakes and the remoulade was DELICIOUS!! Our server Tilvia was phenomenal!

Kerin K. • February 11, 2011Excellent bar snacks--love the fancy fries and the artichoke dip. So good.

Tim F. • August 16, 2015The chorizo mussels are fantastic! Also enjoy their tarts (Flatbread pizzas).

Michael D. • April 10, 2011Magnificent coffeae! The smoked chicken salad on ciabatta was unique and simply excellent!

Robyn • August 12, 2017Everything! Drinks and all dinner selections are delicious! The staff is so courteous and polite.