Great Service! and wonderful food! make sure to grab the brussel sprouts starter and ask to sit in…read moreKentucky Clay's section!

Went in just before the dinner rush and seated ourselves at the bar. Good selection of beers on…read moretap, do try the Kolsch. Our bartender Mauricio is a cool guy. Got the Wagyu burger with birria and duck fries, excellent! Perfect spot by the water, some street parking nearby. Highly recommend!!

Order yourself the delicious Mama Majesty, refreshing wizardry concocted by lovely Ali!…read more It is perfect answer to 104 degree temps on this July 4th weekend.

Our group of six celebrated a birthday with dinner at The Majestic. Under new management, The…read moreMajestic is both fit for foodies and a great neighborhood restaurant. The new chef and sommelier make the updated Majestic an incredible addition to the Alexandria restaurant scene. You can go for comfort food - a burger or roasted half chicken - or you can go for intriguing New American food with a Mediterranean twist. It's all terrific. GM and sommelier Jason can suggest great wine pairings by the glass - interesting, high quality wines that bring out the best in both food and wine but that aren't budget busters. Our group especially enjoyed the scallops and saffron rice (a beautifully plated dish of rice surrounded with scallops, mussels, clams and persillade/nduja sauce); the grilled salmon (a hearty piece of fresh fish complemented with a generous serving of corn, pickled ramps, roasted shishito peppers, peas and tomato relish); mouthwatering braised brisket arancini; and crispy artichokes. The Parker House rolls were a classic indulgence. Our desserts - coconut cake and chocolate mousse - were delicious. Thank you to chef Santiago, GM Jason, and server Fiona for such a special evening!

We had a late lunch at Ichiban Izakaya. We went during off hours around 2:30pm, and we brought our…read morenewborn in the stroller. They were very accommodating! The sushi rolls were very good. We enjoyed a shrimp shumai appetizer, and that was great! From the sushi rolls, we especially liked the specialty rolls. Our favorites were the Mt. Fuji roll and the Suica roll. The prices were reasonable. The server was friendly, and the food came out promptly. I had to change the baby's diaper in the women's restroom, and while they didn't have a formal changing table, they had a counter top that worked fine. Overall, great experience! I would definitely come back.

Ordered take out of: *Karaage chicken…read more*Maki B combo (spicy salmon, tuna, yellowtail) *Thai tea *Miso soup The Karaage was more flakey fried vs typical fried chicken you'd expect but it was so delicious and the spicy sauce wasn't too strong for someone who doesn't too well - it was just enough. The Maki B combo was very fresh and so delicious. The Thai tea was really good. The Miso soup was delicious but a little more salt than it properly needed. Got a free small side of salad with typical sauce. Overall happy with the quality.

One of the best espressos I have ever had! Also, also one of the most expensive espressos I've ever…read morehad at over five dollars. It seems unnecessarily expensive even accounting for its location.

I was at a business meeting at the hotel next door, so I popped into this cafe for some early…read moremorning caffeine. I ordered the Freddo Cappuccino and a cool slice of chocolate cake- their cake of the day! The cafe is somewhat comfortable and I think there are enough tables for about ten customers. There is a barstool section and also an elevated dining room area which is rather small. Interestingly, they also have a wheelchair lift for people with disabilities to get to that level and also the entrance door to the hotel. That being said, it seems like this cafe services a lot of people who stay at the hotel. The cake was delicious and Freddo Cappuccino was even better. I haven't seen that type of Cappuccino before, but I would encourage you to give it a try.

Great location in the heart of all the fun Alexandria has to offer! Diverse menu enhanced by al…read morefresco eating. Having arrived in town for a late lunch but to early for dinner I decided on a wedge salad with blackened shrimp. Presentation was great and even better were the Crispy lardons and the blackened shrimp. Finally the service was consistent and friendly making us feel like wanted guests The Wharf is a great place to people watch , enjoy good food and catch some sun!

Two of us visited the Wharf for dinner on a Saturday night. We were seated right away. We ordered…read moreoysters on the halfshell and shrimp cocktail as appetizers. The waiter asked if I wanted to add an additional shrimp to the order, which I agreed to. The shrimp cocktail was nothing short of a rip off, $20 for 4 medium sized shrimp that weren't properly cleaned and not fully chilled; absolutely ridiculous. The oysters were very nice, fresh and only a bit briny, would order those again. For dinner, we ordered the salmon and the sea bass. The fish were both cooked perfectly. Both the sauteed spinach served with the salmon and the black rice served with the sea bass were beyond salty -- actually inedible. Service throughout the meal was fine but we found ourselves abandonded at the end. The server for our table, and those around us was gone for a long period and even the tables around us noticed his absence. We skipped desert. The check, including 1 glass of wine, and 1 coke, came to $140. I'm sorry, this wasn't even close to worth that much money. Perhaps the Wharf was just having an off night, but my impression is that this is a tired restaurant, trading mostly on its excellent location, that has given up on the concept of repeat business.

The food was great and our service with Tiffany C. was amazing! She was kind and helpful!read more

Vola's Dockside Grill never disappoints! The warm lobster roll with butter sauce was delicious, and…read morethe Old Bay fries are always a favorite. We also had the crab cakes, which are why we keep coming back. The Chesapeake Bay chowder, loaded with blue crab, bacon bits, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning, was absolutely delicious and is now my new favorite on the menu!

Hard to believe we have never been as we have walked this route a lot over the year and my wife is…read moreKorean.. It is hard to see if you are not looking especially when the trees are full. Located up the stairs off the trail. Nice & clean dining area with plenty of seating, easy counter ordering with menu options on board & on counter. Friendly service with all types of options from standard Cafe items to Korean influenced entrées. We ordered Bibimbap, at first it seemed small for the price, but it filled you up. Came with an egg on top, and all the ingredients were very fresh - Wife gave it two thumbs up !!! Very tasty & the we were checked on often by who I am assumed was the wife. Great place to visit while walking the path or meet up with family & friends after your walk along the water.

Solid little café... I'll have to come back to try more! The chipotle chicken wrap was ok…read more.. Nothing special but hit the spot with some added hot sauce. However, the Cobb salad was really good! It was a good size, they tossed the dressing in automatically, and the chicken was fresh and tender off the grill. Will definitely come again to try more... The only downside are the prices are a little high. I thought the Cobb salad was expensive... I paid $14.99 for the salad but the chipotle chicken wrap was reasonably priced at $9.99.

(2 out of 5 stars)…read more This is a difficult review to write because the Sonoma Cellar used to be one of my favorite spots in Old Town Alexandria. I was aware the ownership had changed some time ago, but this was my first opportunity to return and see how things had kind of evolved. The good news is that they are pet friendly, which allowed us to bring our puppy, Chewie. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was disappointing. The service was painfully, excruciatingly slow. The staff members were polite though, and genuinely trying to help, but they simply appeared unprepared. When we asked for recommendations or information related to the wines, we received very little guidance. One gentleman eventually admitted that he was just filling in and didn't really know the wines at all. Understandable, but not the experience I was going for. The water bottle for the table served to us was room temperature, which felt odd, especially on a hot day while sitting outdoors. The wine tasting was a major disappointment compared to what Sonoma Cellar used to offer, and the overall wine selection appeared to me at least, noticeably smaller than I remembered. I was also disappointed to discover that Sonoma Cellar has adopted the increasingly common practice of adding a 3% credit card surcharge. I didn't notice any clear disclosure beforehand, and these types of fees always leave a bad impression. I know I'm a bit picky with those, but still. The establishment was likely dealing with staffing issues on the day we visited, but the overall experience felt like a shadow of what this place used to be. What used to be one of my favorite wine stops in Old Town has clearly diminished in both service and selection. We left disappointed and, sadly, don't expect to return. Chewie agreed.

Carla and I recently visited Sonoma Cellar and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing…read moreoverall. We were seated on the patio, but service got off to a rough start. We were completely overlooked and had to go up to the bar ourselves to ask for menus and water. The food itself was decent. The Hot Artichoke Dip was creamy and served with pita. The Pacific Coast Salmon was well-cooked and paired nicely with mushroom risotto and vegetables. The Cinnamon Ice Cream tasted good. Where things really fell apart was the service and timing. We planned to enjoy dessert at the restaurant and also order takeout, but there was confusion and staff assumed the ice cream was to-go. The wait times were excessive: 40 minutes for ice cream 15 additional minutes for salmon takeout Another 10 minutes for the artichoke dip By the end of the visit, the delays and lack of attention made the experience feel frustrating and not worth it. Overall, while the food was okay, the service and long wait times significantly impacted the experience. I would not return.