I had a great experience at Della J's. The food was very good and seasoned just right. The atmosphere was welcoming, the vibes were great, and the restaurant was very clean--including the bathroom, which is always something I notice. The mac and cheese was especially impressive--it tasted like my own homemade mac and cheese, which is one of the highest compliments I can give! Everything was flavorful, fresh, and enjoyable. I will definitely be back. The server, Ashley (we think) was spot on and very attentive -- Camilla White read more

I enjoyed the entire experience and I can't wait to return. The food came out hot and well presented. I ordered the grilled salmon, greens and cilantro rice. The salmon had a perfect char and everything was seasoned to perfection. Even my daughter's spaghetti and meatballs from the kids menu looked good. The vibe was casual with a mix of diners, some just leaving Sunday church service. read more

Della J's Delectables - Grilled Salmon Fillet - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Went to Della J's on Saturday 06/06/26 around 5pm. I have been there once before and everything was excellent. I wanted to take my husband because I knew he would enjoy the cuisine. We arrived around 5pm or a little after. We were immediately seated and given menus. We sat and sat for about 15 minutes and no one came to our table. All the while servers/wait staff were assembled at the front talking, laughter and 2 females were dancing. I would have asked for help, but felt like if we mentioned to them our not being served, it would not make a difference. So we left. I don't know if I would take another chance or not. We live 25 miles away. Not a short trip to be treated like that. Don't know yet if I will give them a third try? read more

Service horrible; food above average. My husband and I had heard so many good things about Della J's, that we stopped by at lunchtime and they were not very busy. We were seated immediately, and the waiter gave a lot of attention to the table next to us, looked at us, and did not come to our table or acknowledge us for more than 10, most likely 15 minutes. When they did, there was absolutely no warmth or friendliness and asked if we knew what we wanted. The food came out, hot and quickly. While we were eating, another group came in, and the waiter immediately went to them I timed it, and it was just over one minute, told them all about the history of the restaurant, talked about the food choices and was very friendly. None of which they did to us. I made it a point to be nice to the waiter as you never know what kind of day someone is having, however, it was very clear that the waiter did not welcome our presence. read more

We went to Della J's for brunch today. OMG!! The French toast and the red velvet waffle were both unbelievable delicious! Our server, Alexys, was very personable, attentive and quick with our orders (mimosas were great too!). Just an all-around great dining experience. Will be back ... very soon! read more

What can I say... I absolutely love Della J's! From the warm greeting coming in the door to the genuine "Hey!" from our Server. And I haven't even begun to speak in the food. I had the Bob & Evans Chicken. You can choose how you would like it - I went with fried. DELICIOUS... They offer two (2) sides and I went with their corn & cabbage - both prepared very well & came out piping hot (a major thing for many people). The decor is really nice & for those that wanna just do their Bar, they have two (2) TV playing whatever major sports event that on at the time. Hey...if you're looking for a great meal & a wonderful experience, pull up to Della J's! read more

Della J's Delectables - Bell & Evans Chicken w/2 sides - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food - the food was good & very flavorful Salmon - cooked to perfection Stuffing - lots of crab Mac n cheese - baked but very cheesy Sweet potatoes - they were mashed and very flavorful Black eyed peas w/ smoked turkey - *chef kiss* Drinks Sweet Tea - I think it's brewed but in any case it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Dessert Bread pudding - a little tough as you can tell they nuked it in the microwave. Brownie - it was the standard brownie dessert Next time I go I want to try the banana pudding as well as some other dishes. Service - it was cool; as we came at a not so busy time of the day, we were services by the bartender so she was pulling double duty but we didn't feel left behind. Ambiance - plenty of tables with just as many cozy booths. The music was good and not too loud. This spot is great for either a cozy date night, dinner with your homies or a small family gathering, there is something for everyone on the menu. There are very few places I'd go just to do a veggie plate and this is one of them. I'll be back! This was MY experience...you can try it and let us know ur thoughts. read more

I ordered the fried catfish fillets with buttered string beans and baked mac & cheese--everything came out hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. It reminded me of true southern comfort food. Despite the crowd, I was seated instantly and received great service, as usual. Della J's never disappoints! read more

Della J's Delectables - Catfish Fillets Entree W| string beans & Baked Mac & cheese. - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My friend told me about this place so we went.... The server was nice but became less and less attentive. We could have ordered more drinks and food but she would be MIA for 20 minutes at a time without checking on us. I got the fried pork chops, collard greens and mac and cheese. Started with the buffalo wings, they were just ok. They need to offer an option to upcharge for all flats/drums, 6/10. The pork chops were perfect 10/10. I didn't like the collard greens so much, seemed overcooked and stringy, but good flavor otherwise 5/10, the mac and cheese was grainy but good 8/10. They had super fresh and cold bottled beer (heienken). I will be back to try other things. read more

Della J's Delectables - Fried Pork Chops, Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wow! This food was good! Real authentic soul food. And the service was excellent! Whitley was very nice and helpful and knew the menu very well! I will definitely be going back to try some of the other options! read more

Della J's Delectables - Wings and side of collards and potatoe salad - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Basic soul food that everyone seems to be obsessed with. The pork chops were dry and the sides were meh. The fish of any kind is fantastic. Fried chicken is decent but nothing to go out of your way for. All bread is fantastic. Great atmosphere with family pictures on the wall. Top tier service. Big tvs at the bar always have the games on. Plenty of parking. Make reservations on Sundays. read more

Food was amazing Even the kids food was good ! Service was great ! Definitely coming back very soon read more

This place is excellent and I always get great service. I came here Sunday with friends after a convention in DC and we were craving some tasty food on Della Js could offer. The crabcake sandwich was lumpy and not wet or to breadcrumby which is nice, no filler. My friends got the fried wings and the other friend baked both juicy and delicious. The fried chicken was great light flavor and delicious with hotsauce ;). The baked bbq chicken was great too and the BBQ spot on. The greens, mav and fries all great. Shout out to our serve Johnathan. He really took care of us and made sure our water was always filled. There was a time he brought a glass to the table, and we didn't even know he had taken the empty glass. He has great recommendations and was just a good dude all around. 10/10;would want him to serve us again. read more

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We live about an hour away but whenever we have friends visiting the DC area, we make sure to get them to Della Js! We were there last weekend and forgot to make reservations on a Saturday afternoon. Even with a longer than usual wait, everyone agreed that everything was well worth it!! We sat in the bar area and received great service even though the bartender was so busy - she was on it!! We enjoyed fish and grits w an egg on the side, a burger and coleslaw and steak and cheese with fries. We cleaned our plates while enjoying the good times and fellowship happening around us. Can't wait to get back! read more

Della J's Delectables - Steak and cheese w fries, burger w coleslaw & whiting and grits w an egg. - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Thank you for your reply. I wanted to clarify a few points. First, there was in fact a manager present at the bar that evening. I personally spoke with her, and she was aware that not only my party of 2, but at least a few other guests seated at the bar were also waiting an unreasonable amount of time without being served, not even water. So, while I understand your comment that "a manager is always on site," in this case, management observed the issue and did not intervene or provide professional service. Second, regarding the automatic 20% gratuity for jazz night....after reading your reply, I went to your website, social pages, and even looked at photos..... The only stated policy I could find was for parties of six or more are charged 20%. There is no clear mention of a mandatory gratuity being added for jazz nights or for parties under six. However, I didnt stay for Jazz night..I was there for happy hour If this is indeed policy, it was not communicated, displayed, or applied transparently, and the fact that the server had to return with a second bill after "forgetting" to apply it suggests a lack of transparency! Lastly, I don't find it "odd" to wait 15 minutes for menus and 10 minutes for water...I find it disappointing, especially in a restaurant that prides itself on hospitality. Instead of implying that the experience I described could not have happened, I would hope that management would take responsibility and make improvements. Integrity in business is simply the willingness to acknowledge when something fell short and fix it. I truly hope you take this as constructive feedback. I won't be returning or referring, but I do pray better leadership, accountability, and customer care take root at your establishment....because good food deserves good management. Respectfully! ----- I will take you up on that real time conversation. read more

This is where we go when we want good southern cooking. This family-run business is great for brunch, lunch or dinner. The service is great and the staff are friendly and make sure you get the attention you need. On Thursdays you can enjoy live jazz music while dining. I recommend a reservation for Sunday brunch because it can get quite crowded. read more

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An absolutely phenomena meal, with exemplary service from start to finish! Our server Alexis was OUTSTANDING! Thank you SO much for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be back often! read more

Della J's Delectables This was my first and last visit. I arrived for brunch at 1:57 PM (brunch ends at 2:00). The host was pleasant, but service at the bar was extremely disappointing. It took several minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me. She initially brought the wrong champagne, then offered another option that was flat. While I waited, two regular customers arrived and received immediate, friendly, and attentive service--frequent check-ins, special food accommodations (even after brunch ended), and accompaniments with their meals. In contrast, I was ignored for long periods, not asked if I wanted food until much later, never checked on once my food arrived, and not offered sauces or accompaniments. I had to ask for my check myself. Food was decent (7/10), but customer service was a 0/10. The difference in treatment between regulars and new customers was very noticeable and unacceptable. read more

If you're familiar with the area, you know that there aren't a lot, actually NO soul food places in the route 1 area. With that said... this isn't a bad little spot. Dining area is medium sized and attracts a local crowd. Fish is my go-to and side dishes are slightly better than average. Would I go OUT OF MY WAY to visit this place ? No. Is it worth it to try if in the area.. mmmm yes. If I could give them 3.5 starts I would. Although the fish and atmosphere are good, the seasoning of their food is where they fall short. I suspect they don't want to over season... but as someone that's had amazing fish (like Georgia Peach in Baltimore) I found their seasoning to be a little lacking luster. I've never sat in there, only ordered to go.. and I'd suggest the same . read more

Husband went in today for takeout. Ordered cheesesteak sandwich, 4 wings, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and coleslaw. Chicken- ok, plain, had some feathers on the wings Macaroni and cheese- very plain and dry. Lacked flavor Coleslaw- very plain, no mayonnaise and more on the vinegary side, dry Collard greens- these were the WORST! Whoever cooked them didn't clean them properly. In every bite, I was crunching grit. I mean EVERY bite..GRIT. Into the garbage they went. Cheesesteak- was just ok and on the salty side. Will not ever return. Any soul food place should know how to clean greens. This was a huge disappointment! Will never return. read more

Good service, quality food with spot on flavor and nice atmosphere. Jazz night on Thursdays can't be beat.

This place is my lady and my escape without leaving the DC area. The food here reminds me of my years in North Carolina and Georgia but right here. Good company, good service, great food! Thanks Della J's! read more

The service was great. The ambience was pretty cool now the food it was OK nothing too much to write home about, but it was OK. read more

Della J's Delectables - Red Velvet Waffle & Chicken - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We had a wonderful dinner at Della J's! I had the flounder and grits and my husband had the flounder with mac & cheese. The flounder was light and flaky and the grits were creamy. The hush puppies are crunchy and sweet. For dessert, we had sweet potato pound cake and banana pudding. They were so good! One of the best meals we've had in a long time. I would definitely recommend eating at this restaurant. Staff were friendly and welcoming too! read more

Mac n cheese is good. Fish was pretty good needs more seasoning and the collards needed to cook longer I think, good but my least fav in the plate. read more

Della J's Delectables - Catfish, Mac n cheese, & collard greens - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Been a while since I came here, had lunch for a business meeting, the food is great only issue was the cornbread was a bit dry. read more

Della J's Delectables - Catfish collard greens mac and cheese cornbread - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Below is the comment of the Order I placed at Della J' they made the worst Shrimp Jambalaya in the world, obviously the cook or cooks do not know how to make Shrimp Jambalaya, once I received it got home then returned it, Management act as if it wasn't a big deal, refunded my money and said I am sorry, I will never go there again read more

Della J's Delectables - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Me, my friend, and my niece were famished after a local Goodwill Meetup, so we decided to check out this new-to-us spot. Here's what I had: FRENCH TOAST APPLE WOOD SMOKED BACON HOME FRIES Also pictured: My niece's random MACARONI AND CHEESE order because she thinks this is a side dish for EVERY meal, lol The food, price points, and service were all reasonable. Can't wait to return. There are so many other menu items that I'm eager to try. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

Della J's Delectables - FRENCH TOAST + APPLE WOOD SMOKED BACON + HOME FRIES (+ my niece's random MACARONI AND CHEESE order) - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Hello, I would like to know where did the Della J go that was in Springfield. I ordered the thanksgiving package and I was not satisfied with the amount of food we received. I felt like this was a money grab for sure. Also, the staff is not knowledgeable of how to run this business. They did not even know the email address to give out over the phone. I had to research the email address to send the confirmation. I would certainly not recommend the packages anymore. read more

Place was recommended to me and I was told to order the catfish and grits. I did, they're really good. I also got the green fried tomatoes, a single fried chicken wing, and a single corn bread. These, not so good. Very mediocre. And I didn't get the best service at the bar despite being the only person there. The bartender was super friendly but forgot to get my first beer and then later forgot something else I asked for. read more

Food is unreal and the service was just as good. Got the half BBQ chicken with Mac and cheese and potato salad. Sweet Tea is a must have.

Great service and amazing food. We went for lunch after church and it was a great choice. Everything was so fresh and made with love. Prices are fair and great selection for everyone from seafood to soul. A quiet little spot with plenty of room. read more

Della J's Delectables - Fried Crispy chicken club and fresh cut fries. - Southern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Food:3/5 Happy hour drinks:5/5 The customer service was superb and the drinks were excellent! This place is perfect for meeting with family and friends over a meal or few drinks. read more

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Great food! I had the grilled chicken Caesar wrap lunch special. It was huge! Lots of grilled chicken and the perfect amount of lettuce and dressing. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something on the lighter side. Their fries were incredible. They served them straight from the frier so they had that extra crunch on the outside and that nice creamy texture on the inside. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 for a mid priced family restaurant Della Js is a soul food restaurant in Alexandria VA. The restaurant is clean and modern. The food was delicious and a reasonably sized for the price. The menu also was soul food focused but pretty diverse including appetizers, entrees, soul desserts, and drinks. The clientele were mixed races and picked up food as well as dined in. The wait staff were all uniformed, pleasant, informed, and made us want to come back. We visited for my birthday had a great dinner with dessert. read more

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I ordered 2 individual Thanksgiving meals from Della J's this year. The meal options sounded good so I went with a white meat turkey meal and a brisket meal. Each meal came with a choice of bread (I selected cornbread for both) and 2 sides (choose from the regular menu). I knew it was a lot of food but I wanted options and to try a few things from this restaurant. I didn't like that individual meals had to be ordered the day before TG as takeout meals. That meant they were hot so you had to reheat them for TG, while the meals for larger parties came chilled with reheating instructions. It's like those ordering individual meals were being treated differently (and not in a good way). On to the ordering process. I called around 12:30pm the day before TG and was told they were backed up and to call back in an hour. I called back more than an hour later and got the busy signal a few times and the call wouldn't go through. Now I was getting nervous that I might be left without a plan if I couldn't get through. But finally did get through and placed my order. Had to provide a credit card over the phone for payment. I was told the order would be ready in about 20 to 25 minutes and received a text in about that amount of time. I picked up my order and when I asked if there were reheating instructions was told no. I do think the customer service could be a little friendlier. Anyway, I checked that everything was there and left. Food smelled good on the drive home too. Fast forward to TG day. I decided to heat it up in the oven instead of the microwave. I was excited to eat but the food left me underwhelmed. First off why in the world they put the gravy on the turkey knowing people would be reheating it the next day, I don't know. It seemed to create a plastic like seal after reheating. Kinda gross looking. Overall the food had just a little flavor but I was expecting more for a restaurant like Della J's. I tried not to add salt but once I did, things tasted a little better (and I'm not one to overly salt my food). Out of everything, the best were the sweet potatoes and the cranberry sauce. I've had brisket elsewhere and this one seemed to be cooked in a bbq-like sauce that was just ok. The most disappointing was the Mac & cheese. Very very greasy and also lacked flavor. The cornbread was dry, but after using butter and sprinkling with salt, it tasted better. I hate to say it but Della J's did not satisfy my TG food craving. read more

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Summary: Food was fresh. Service was good. Atmosphere was comfortable. Restaurant was clean. Music was a nice selection and played at a level that allowed us to have conversation without shouting. Positives: Our specific server was attentive and helpful. Other staff were personable, as well. The food was nicely prepared and served hot. The pork chops were fried a pretty brown and had a very nice flavor. The sautéed broccoli/green bean mix was nicely seasoned and very tasty. Disappointments: Celery seed in coleslaw, collard greens that needed to be chopped and seasoned a little more, fried fish that could have used more seasoning. We might check out the Thursday jazz but otherwise doubt we'll return. read more

Oh my! We went at 11am on a Sunday and was greeted and sat right away, the brunch menu had lots of great options, I had the chicken strips and waffles and they were delicious the chicken was seasoned well and waffle was fluffy. The building is the old Ruby Tuesday so set up is same inside but they have added great art work, they played music which was great to listen to while brunching! I definitely will visit here again especially since it wasn't crowded read more

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i have nothing negative to say about this restaurant! seated as soon as we walked , clean bathroom, good food. ordered the salmon stuffed with crab meat mac n cheese and collards everything was cooked perfectly. my son ordered alfredo was perfect and my bf ordered jambalaya...now what i will say is their pasta and jambalaya damn there looked the same...also ordered some mussels- i enjoyed them with the lemon butter sauce and bread! love a on point BOB!!! read more

My first time visiting and I definitely have to go back! Our server, Alexis, was a pleasure to have taking care of us (take note of that, management!). She constantly checked on us, made recommendations, and had a great sense of humor! We went on a Thursday night and they had a live jazz quartet. Good music! I tried the stewed cabbage, mashed potatoes and gravy,and the jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab cakes. Delicious and definitely filling! Definitely a place to get a bite to eat for any occasion, and the service is really good. read more