Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

2967 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Lively

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Location
101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00
lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, grilled garlic bread
Crab Hush Puppies$8.00
blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade
Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00
fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw
Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00
house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun
Pepperoni Mussels$10.00
blue mussels, thick cut pepperoni, garlic, shallots, piquillo peppers, baby tomatoes, grilled garlic bread

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry
Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller
Sunshine & Rays
Love Potion
Angry Rooster
What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca
Pinot Grigio, Lagaria
Chardonnay, William Hill
Rosé, Lagaria
Merlot, Firestone
Malbec, Alamos
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00
Miller Lite$4.00
Draft Beer$6.00
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CROOK & MARKER

0 Sugar | 100 Calories | 5% ABV | Gluten Free

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ
Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Rum, NJ
Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ

What 2,967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for scenic views
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vola's Dockside Grill offers a vibrant atmosphere with scenic waterfront views, making it a "great location" for dining. Guests often praise the "fantastic" crab cakes and "delicious" seafood dishes. While noise levels can be high, service is generally "excellent" and attentive. Perfect for a lively dining experience in Alexandria.

2,967 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Dalton was fantastic (as usual - we’ve had him before)! Service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. We had the crab dip and a mixed dozen of oysters along with shrimp tacos and Rockfish entrees. Highly recommend the Angry Rooster cocktail!!!
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Sonja
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The crabcakes were good, though the crabcakes Benedict not so much. I’m not sure how the crab was prepared, though it tasted nothing like the actual crabcakes my family member ordered. It seemed to have quite a bit more fillers and not so much of a crab taste. Disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an amazing Happy Hour experience l. Friendly and patient waitress and staff. The food was great and the drinks were amazing! Thank you Vola’s Dockside Grill!
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Eyuel
Cleveland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Food arrived fast and was fresh. Would definitely go back again!!
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jennifer
Washington DC7 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overpriced tourist traps. amazing views of the water.
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Ann
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had wonderful food and amazing service. The crab dip is truly amazing!
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OMDiner VIP
Baltimore9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best French fries ever! Crab hush puppies are off the hook! Swordfish sandwich is a taste treat! (Can you tell I’ve been there a few times? : ) They’re just the standouts though. Everything is good there.
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Todd
Washington DC3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were seated in the extension room, which was a glass box with tiled floor and little light. Basic wooden tables, no real ambiance. Server was personable and helpful, but rarely came to check on us. Food was very good- well prepared and generous portions. When we checked in for our reservation we were in the main restaurant, and that was a more pleasant setting but very loud. We enjoyed the food, but not sure we'd go back unless it was nice weather and we could sure outside and take advantage of the views.
Vola's Dockside GrillResponded on February 20, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Todd. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and generous portions at Vola's Dockside Grill. However, we're sorry to hear that the setting did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a pleasant environment for our guests and your comments will help us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance on a more pleasant day. Freddy C. Lopez
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Kristina
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks and servers were amazing. We tried all of the oysters, shrimp pasta and blackened salmon.
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FAQs

Vola's Dockside Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vola's Dockside Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.

Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2967 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
King Street
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Vola's Dockside Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CRAB CAKES

ROTATING OYSTERS G

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

Monday - Friday | 3 - 7 pm | Available at the bar, high top tables and Hi-Tide Lounge

TWO BUCK SHUCK

Chef Selected Oysters$2.00

BAR BITES

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00

Crab Hush Puppies$8.00

Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00

Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00

Pepperoni Mussels$10.00

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry

Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller

Sunshine & Rays

Love Potion

Angry Rooster

What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca

Pinot Grigio, Lagaria

Chardonnay, William Hill

Rosé, Lagaria

Merlot, Firestone

Malbec, Alamos

Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00

Miller Lite$4.00

Draft Beer$6.00

CROOK & MARKER

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00

Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00

Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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