Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Old Town Alexandria

17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Cheesetique - Del Ray restaurant

1. Cheesetique - Del Ray

4.7

Exceptional(658)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 17 times today

Cheesetique, established in 2004, is the go-to neighborhood spot for fine cheeses, food-friendly wine, and an eclectic, cheese-centric menu. We’re a specialty cheese and wine shop. We’re a comfortable, cheese-centric restaurant. We’re all things to all cheese lovers, so join us to shop, dine, or both!

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2. Public House - National Harbor

3.6

Very Good(481)

Price: Moderate

• American • National Harbor

We are happy to reopen on Thursday, August 6th. In line with CDC regulations, we can only accept parties of 6 guests or less. We require a face covering upon entry of the restaurant and we ask you are mindful of social distancing as much as possible.Since opening its first restaurant in April of 2005, the Public House continues to strive to be a leader in the bar and restaurant industry. Public House currently encompasses restaurants in New York and National Harbor, MD. Public House's mission is to provide a consistent and quality product, while at the same time, a sophisticated and fun atmosphere to our guests. We are your neighborhood restaurant and bar with a nightlife scene. We believe that our guests should feel at home when they join us. We strive to provide an experience second to none in the hopes that they will find their way back home again. Whether it is lunch, happy hour, dinner or a late night party that you seek, Public House is a venue that can meet your needs.

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3. O'Malley's Pub Arlington

3.6

Very Good(21)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

If you are looking for a great neighborhood spot in Crystal City, O'Malley's Pub is your place. O'Malley's Arlington is located just minutes from the Crystal City Metro, Pentagon City and National Airport. Our location has plenty of free parking making it the place to be. Join us for game days to watch your favorite team on our High Definition TV's or have a seat at one of our booths and enjoy our one of our signature entrees, half pound burgers and appetizers for a relaxing dinner. O'Malley's Pub is also a perfect place for happy hour and office parties. Private Dining Room is available for up to 80 people.

4. Petite Cerise

4.8

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 51 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

5. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(586)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 43 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

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6. District Bites at District E

4.3

Awesome(56)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 8 times today

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

7. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(661)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 18 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

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8. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1065)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 11 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

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9. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

3.9

Excellent(1144)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

10. Haikan

4.6

Exceptional(650)

Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Shaw

Booked 35 times today

Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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Lorivip
Los Angeles •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great crab cakes! And good service. Easy access to hotels.
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O'Malley's Pub ArlingtonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arlington
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3.6
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josephvip
Washington, D.C. Area •36 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a very nice casual lunch. The service was quick and efficient, the lunch food was delicious and I look forward to enjoying a dinner at Petite Cerise.
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.8
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Nicole
Virginia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was absolutely delicious. I got the Sassy Goat which was full of flavor and my husband got the Short Rib which was fork tender and delicious. The staff were wonderful and attentive, and the decor was super cute!
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Cheesetique - Del RayPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria
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4.7
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Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Excellent food the happy hour from 5-7 is an amazing deal!
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Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.7
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arsingh
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 21, 2024
We visited for brunch after MagFest. The service was prompt and courteous, the food was pretty great, and we were in a room in the back so it was calm and quiet. Only sad part was they were out of Coffee because apparently someone didn't order enough inventory. Truly shocked a restaurant can be sold out of coffee on Sunday at 1:30pm. Otherwise it was a great time.
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Public House - National HarborPrice: Moderate• American• National Harbor
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3.6

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Cheesetique - Del Ray

2. Public House - National Harbor

3. O'Malley's Pub Arlington

4. Petite Cerise

5. Bar Chinois

6. District Bites at District E

7. The Sovereign

8. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

9. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

10. Haikan

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