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    McAlister's Deli

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jens J.

    McAlister's makes the best sandwiches in the area. Yes, they might be more expensive than Jersey Mike's or Subway, but they are worth it. We've had both take-out and eat-in and the food quality is always tops. Orders are filled quickly too. The take-out orders are expertly packed and always prepared as requested. The restaurant is comfortable, clean and has abundant booths and tables. The cashiers are cordial and helpful. Any of the club sandwiches work for me, but I love the French Dip. It comes with a white cheese. And wow, they do not stint on the meat. A 12" sandwich really makes for two meals. The Italian is a very good sandwich as well. I'm very fond of McAlister's potato salad. As a cautionary note, when ordering online, do not rely on the pictures on McAlister's website. For example, the French Dip looks like it's made with ham. But rest assured, the French Dip comes with beef.

    Southwest Salad with Extra Avocado
    Andrew E.

    The server was patient with me as I took a gander at the menu. I ordered a Southwest Chicken and Avocado Salad, swapped out the chicken with Extra Avocado. The salad was delicious, included a mixed greens base with roasted corn, black bean relish, red onion, tomato, cheddar-jack, blue corn tortilla strips, avocado with Chili Lime Vinaigrette dressing. The dressing was ok. All in all, I'll be back because I have to try at least of the menu

    French Dip and Iced Tea
    Morgan H.

    Their French Dip is always delicious!! I crave their Unsweet Iced Tea, and the staff here is really nice!

    The outside area of the restaurant.
    Nikki V.

    First timer at this location. Everyone was friendly and helpful with the menu items. The inside area was clean and nice. Definitely will return when I am in the area.

    Half a steak sub and a spud potato.  Sorry, I can't remember the individual names of the sandwich and potato.

    I recently had lunch with a friend at the one in Centerville, Ohio and our lunch was so yummy. We had the 2 for 2 meal for $9.99 each. It was definitely a good deal, I had the spud potato and a half a sandwich; it was totally filling. We also tried the carrot cake. Now, I will visit the location in Hbyal Valley Alexandria to see if it is as good.

    Donna E J.

    The spaghetti was really delicious, with a rich and savory sauce that had just the right balance of acidity and sweetness. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the portion was generous. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant had a cozy vibe, great for a casual meal. Would definitely order it again.

    Chocolate Chip Cookie, house baked
    S T.

    I love the comfortability here! When writing dissertation chapters, I frequently worked here because I cannot focus inside of quiet libraries, study halls or home! WiFi is always smooth with no sudden disconnections. The service is consistently reliable and personable. I always get the Garden Fresh Turkey sandwich without cheese, Jalapeño Chips and Pickle. Whenever I'm feeling like relaxing for a while or combating the weather, I often get the delicious Veggie Chili. When I want to live life on the edge a bit, I definitely add the house baked Chocolate Chip Cookie!

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    Good and service were outstanding. Food was fresh, and attention to details on my order.

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    Love their sandwiches and they don't disappoint at all. Give them a try!! I also love their huge baked potato.

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    My club sandwich was good. My wife's baked potato looked great but had no taste at all

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    10 months ago

    Food is amazing. Highly recommended...good sandwiches and salads. Service is quick and friendly.

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    McAlister's Deli delivered a solid meal. The half spud was satisfying, and the salad was fresh. Nothing fancy, but a good, reliable choice.

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    Love the food here! Always taste fresh and sandwiches are generous size. I really like the potato salad as well.

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    Della J's Delectables

    Della J's Delectables

    4.3(1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Well, what a change! For my initial review from three years ago the service was abysmal. The food…read morewas good, but the service was terrible - but, fast forward to today. Everything was excellent. We came on a Thursday night that featured lively jazz band - they played great music that wasn't loud and overpowering like at other local spots. The service was excellent from the check-in (we didn't have reservations), to the hostess, to the server. It was excellent. Our server was friendly, she was helpful, she was thorough. She kept checking on us to make sure we were OK. Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh and delicious. We had the pork chop dinner and the shrimp/fish dinner, along with peach cobbler. What a welcome change! Apparently the three years has done this establishment good. Bravo!

    Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hubby treated one of his daughter's and her children to dinner here at…read moreDella J' Delectables/Alexandria. I absolutely had to tag along because I knew after enjoying carry out from here a few weeks back, I needed to dine in. Older establishment. Not shabby but not chic either. Not a deal breaker tho'. Two thumbs up on everything food related! From the Margarita to the steak and cheese to the sweet potatoes to the lemon cake. Absolutely NO complaints. Would most def order again. Probably won't need to dine in again but definitely looking forward to carry out. Check out the pics of all of our entrées. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

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    Fisher Of Men - 3 piece whiting platter

    Fisher Of Men

    4.7(28 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Y'all know your girl loves some catfish! My boyfriend told me about this spot because he knows my…read morecatfish obsession, so we turned it into a little after-work date night. It's a cute food truck parked in a church parking lot, and I was hype to eat. And just to be clear--I do not believe in reheating catfish. We dove straight into our styrofoam platters and were both pleasantly surprised. The catfish was fried to crispy perfection. Flavor-wise, it's no Aunt Glenda (let's be honest, who is?), but it was still solid. Personally, I'll always prefer my catfish with grits--just saying. We both ordered the greens and macaroni--yes, we failed to diversify, don't judge us. The greens were okay. The mac? Also okay. Being from the South, my taste buds for soul food come with high expectations and a very judgmental palate. Would I go back? Absolutely--especially if they start offering grits. Oh, and the portions are huge. You definitely get your money's worth. Go check them out and support the catfish cause.

    First time visiting with my son and met the owner, James. Really enjoyed my experience. The catfish…read moreand shrimp were fresh and fried perfectly. The hush puppies were really good too. You really get a lot with your order. The fried shrimp I ordered was an order of 20 shrimp and came with two sides and a canned drink. The portions were big. James even threw in an extra drink. Chatted with James while I ate and enjoyed the conversation. He's such a nice guy with a great personality. He truly cares about the community he serves. The one and only disappointment was they were out of Mac n cheese. I really wanted some Mac n cheese! lol

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    Fisher Of Men - Pandemic cook for about 500 people people that was in need for a hot meal

    Pandemic cook for about 500 people people that was in need for a hot meal

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    Catfish platter

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    Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken - Waffle Fries

    Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken

    4.3(9 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    The food here is really great; I've got zero issues with it. Always fresh and fast. Today, I…read moreordered a milkshake, and it paired nicely with my spicy chicken tenders. The waffle fries are hot, crispy, and great. The employee, Monay, was kind and helpful when ordering. There is no more bubble tea drinks available at this location. This place needs to get its AC fixed. I came in today, and with how warm it was outside, being inside was no better. My asthma is heat-induced, and I couldn't even wait inside while we waited for our order because it was so hot. I think you guys also need pin-locks on your bathroom that print on the receipt for paying customers. While we were there, I watched gurd(read backwards) deals in the back parking lot happen. One man, who I watched do one, then came to the restaurant, was in the bathroom for 10-15 minutes, and then after he walked out, another person went in and walked right back out...the door didn't even close, so I'm sure he was picking up something the other gentleman had placed. For the safety of your staff and customers, a bathroom keycode lock would help stop people from doing things they are not supposed to do in your store.

    This is a new place that opened recently and customer service was good and you can sit in and eat…read more My daughter had the mango milkshake and she enjoyed the food. We both agreed that the chicken was a bit salty and waffle fries okay. I might try again!

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    Very tough piece of chicken. Just discarded this piece.

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    Bun Papa - Big Papa deluxe!

    Bun Papa

    4.1(119 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Got the chance to try Bun Papa out at a recent Wizards game (they're located by section 216 for the…read more2023-24 season) and was blown away by how great the food was, particularly given how hard it is to serve up hot, fresh food at a stadium that holds thousands. (Well, it's the Wizards, so more like dozens.) The Papa Poutine, a mass of waffle fries covered with gravy, ground beef, cheese curds, green onions and onion straws, was absolutely fantastic, an epic combination of rich flavors that looked amazing and tasted even better. It's a standout, as it's the only thing I've ever ordered at a stadium and had multiple people ask me where they could get it. I was so impressed that I came back another time to try the Big Papa Deluxe burger, which was also very good. The two patties were cooked well, still very juicy and well-seasoned, with super fresh, flavorful pickles, a solid secret sauce, all served up on a notably tasty grilled brioche bun. The rest of the menu looks fantastic as well, and definitely looking forward to trying more soon!

    We were excited to try the Alexandria location--but were disappointed when we did. The tacos were…read moretasteless and greasy. I was unable to even finish one of the three tacos I purchased. The black beans were to salty to eat as well. Don't waste your money here ($5 for a inedible taco). Just another restaurant sporting a hip, urban ambiance trying to pawn off subpar food.

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    Fried chicken sandwich (sweet and tangy; BBQ-sauce)

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