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Cedar Knoll, Alexandria, VA

Cedar Knoll

4.4
4.4
1667 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Established in 1941, Cedar Knoll is a historic restaurant with sweeping views of the Potomac River. Cedar Knoll is set just off the beautiful George Washington Parkway, which makes for a scenic drive. The restaurant was built around a log cabin dating back to the early 1800's, so the history is apparent from the moment you step inside. Each room possesses charming qualities adding to the ambiance. Whether you dine in the comfortable elegance of the Presidential Room or the natural splendor of the Botanical Room, both set the perfect stage for an evening with family, friends, and loved ones. Cedar Knoll is conveniently located minutes between Old Town Alexandria and George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 780-3665
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Holden
  • Catering
    We offer full service on and off-premise catering for all occasions!
  • Private party facilities
    Cedar Knoll can accommodate all of your special event needs from intimate private dining events to weddings and corporate events. Cedar Knoll boasts beautiful Potomac River views from each dining space, customized menus and personalized event planning.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Rivera: (703) 785-3472
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    George Washington Parkway
  • Parking details
    We have a large private lot for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cedar Knoll offers a charming dining experience with stunning views of the Potomac River. Guests praise its "delicious food," "fantastic service," and "unique ambiance." The historic venue is known for expertly prepared dishes like veal scallopini and oyster stew. Patio dining enhances the experience with live music and a serene atmosphere.

1,667 Reviews
  1. Jeanne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience!! Sparkling wine and champagne tasting was am amazing event!!

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  2. Juliette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers, sauces, and garnishes (veg) were excellent. Proteins were dreadfully mis-cooked: the venison was black-and-blue (raw inside), not rare, and the cutlet hadn't been tenderized before cooking and had been fried in too-cold oil, so the coating was a greasy, slimy mess. The only high point was Iko (sp?) who tried to apologize for the other staff and was very nice. Won't return -- too many other good places nearby.

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  3. Adam

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner for four with cocktails, the best $20 cheese plate I’ve had, and exceptional entrees all around. Just the right place to take out of town guests for a really special meal.

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  4. Darlene

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Cedar Knoll has beeen our go to for special occasions. Previous experiences have been excellent. Our most recent visit was not up to the standards we have come to expect from them. They seemed to be understaffed and the staff didn’t seem prepared. It took longer than usual for our pre-dinner cocktails to be served and our bread was not served until our appetizers. The quality of the food for the appetizer courses was excellent. After a long wait for our dessert to be served, we were quite disappointed in the quality. It seemed like it had just been pulled from the refridgerator. We will return with the hope that the service we experienced was an isolated situation.

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  5. Diane

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and love the special atmosphere. Definitely a good choice!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    One issue we had was the number of small children at the late hour. The ambiance of the room we were originally placed in was poor, the room was over lit with to many people for the size of the room. We requested to move to outdoor location and we granted the request which made our meal much more pleasant.

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  7. Kathleen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The setting was beautiful but we were seated in a room that was overly lit and very cold. We saw lovely rooms in our way to be seated. Dinner was fantastic but we were seated by a family with screaming toddlers who were kept entertained by allowing them to open and slam the door to the outdoor patio. It was cold and distracting. Our waiter was delightful. We hope if we come back in another day we could enjoy the nicer dining room options.

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  8. Samantha

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely a treat for thanksgiving! Wonderful and local, it was just a short drive for us to a fantastic Thanksgiving meal. The river view at sunset was lovely and the appetizers with warm cider and a creamy delicate bisque were Amazing! Service seemed a little disorganized which initially delayed libations but everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so nice (if a bit on the chilly side; bring a sweater) we just used the time for conversation. The meal was served family style for 2, portions were perfect and the right temperature (no small feat). The turkey leg confit (?) was excellent as was the dressing! A generous desert sampler ended the meal which was fun - - we enjoyed it but also sort wondered how great a pie of their creation would have been. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Court

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cedar Knoll has been reinvigorated with a modern twist, inventive menu, and calming ambiance. We've never eaten out for Thanksgiving. Due to extraneous circumstances, we ate out this year and despite the throngs of people that had to be tended to, the menu was inspired, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lively. We prefer Cedar Knoll for non-holiday events as well.

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  10. Francisco

    VIP

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Cedar Knoll for a late Thanksgiving lunch. They offered a family-style preset menu of traditional dishes. The good was quite good (turkey a bit overcooked, but not tough). The coordination of the meal service was superb: it's not easy to serve an entire Thanksgiving meal for two family-style. The staff was friendly, attentive and efficient!

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FAQs

Cedar Knoll offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 780-3665.

Cedar Knoll is rated 4.4 stars by 1667 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cedar Knoll

9030 Lucia Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    George Washington Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a large private lot for your convenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Holden
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 780-3665
  • Catering
    We offer full service on and off-premise catering for all occasions!
  • Private party facilities
    Cedar Knoll can accommodate all of your special event needs from intimate private dining events to weddings and corporate events. Cedar Knoll boasts beautiful Potomac River views from each dining space, customized menus and personalized event planning.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Rivera: (703) 785-3472
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