Vermilion - Alexandria

4.7

4029 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Guided by Chef Anthony Chittum, Vermilion stands committed to the growers, farmers, watermen and myriad purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic watershed. As a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Anthony brings an innate sense of place to each plate with an intractable reverence for local ingredients, and an aesthetic that allows these ingredients to shine.

The thoughtfully curated beverage program at Vermilion echoes this philosophy with an expansive offering of terroir-driven wines and a cocktail menu committed to seasonally-sourced ingredients. A sensational collection of over 150 fine whiskies, ryes and bourbons rounds out the experience and for many serves as reason enough to visit time and again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 684-9669
Website
http://www.vermilionrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For inquiries regarding private events, please contact our Private Dining Events Team at events@vermilionrestaurant.com

Location
1120 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
Fayette St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
King St. Metro Station. If you are taking the King Street Trolley, exit at the Fayette St. stop heading in either direction.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Dining Room
Multiple dates available
Vermilion’s Dining Room offers a seasonally-driven celebration of our Mid-Atlantic region and the myriad purveyors who call it home. Chef Anthony Chittum’s continuously evolving menus reflect the day-to-day seasonality of their work and serve as a love letter to the rich bounty this region provides. In addition to the a la carte menu, we're proud to offer the Farm Table tasting menu experience, a family-style three course option designed to showcase our menu in its entirety. For guests unable to access the upstairs dining room, we will happily offer this in the downstairs tavern and bar.
The Tavern & Bar
Multiple dates available
Vermilion's Tavern & Bar menu is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality ingredients from the region’s best producers to provide a dining destination for any occasion. This experience is available to all guests dining in the downstairs dining room and at the bar. While reservations are encouraged for seating in the Tavern, our spacious bar is perfect for last minute get-togethers, happy hour revelry or a simple snack at any hour. Seating in the bar is available first come.
Brunch at Vermilion
Multiple dates available
Vermilion incorporates the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region in an array of fresh takes on classic brunch offerings. A stellar collection of ingredient-driven cocktails, American wines and local beers provide the perfect accompaniment to each and every dish.

What 4,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vermilion in Alexandria offers a "terrific" dining experience with an innovative farm-to-table menu that showcases locally-sourced ingredients. Known for its "creative curated menus" by Chef Chittum, guests rave about the "outstanding" food, "superb service," and "lovely ambiance." Regular menu updates ensure a fresh experience each visit.

4,029 Reviews

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Melody
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch service and amazing food as always - can’t recommend this place enough!
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Melody
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful that the full menu is available in the tavern! The staff is wonderful and the food is consistently delicious. Absolute go-to whenever we’re in Old Town.
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Geoffrey
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had not been for several years and came back for Caitlin's wedding. Really had a fantastic table and the Farmer's table deal is an absolute steal. Reminded me of great nights in Europe.
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Jonathan
Key West
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good, not great. A mock tail, cocktail, glass of wine and dinner for two was $215 plus tip. We ordered the farm table for two. $75 per person. You get a portion (more than just a taster) of every appetizer, then split a entre and dessert. The appetizers were good. The entre (duck) was good but when you split it up it is two thin slices for one person and three thin slices for the other, this was not an appropriate amount of food for the cost in my opinion. Dessert was cider cake which was nice. we had reservations for 6:15 and didn’t finish dinner until 8:30. On the slow side to get our first round of drinks. Then a 20ish minute gap between appetizers and entre, and another gap between entre and dessert. Overall, food and atmosphere were good, not great. For $200+ for dinner for two I expect it to not take 2+ hours to get through.
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Chiara
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pretty nice restaurant with a casual/elegant atmosphere. Loved the red accent wall cushions, the brick walls & arch, and the 2nd floor wine cellar wall. The entrée menu is small and it seems to change as I can’t find it online since I didn’t take a picture of it, but we had drinks, appetizer, dinner, and desserts. I ordered the duck entrée and the flavor & meat tenderness were excellent. My relative ordered the frontier bison short rib (found it in the older menu online) which I tasted; the flavor was amazing, but the meat was not tender. The desserts we ordered were the warm apple cider cake which was dried and not as good as the madeira poached pear which was very good (found them in the older menu online). Getting silverware and the drinks took a bit longer than expected, but our waitress was super nice and polite.
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L.Blair
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve supported Vermillion fairly regularly over the years and glad to see Chef Chittum back. They had run out of a couple items on a fairly limited menu which made selections more of a challenge . First course was okay, fried oysters arrived cold and needed salt which wasn’t on table. I hate that. Second course was a little more satisfying, I had Rockfish which also needed seasoning. I’ll remember to ask for salt prior to ordering when I go there again and I’m not a salt fiend. Wife had bison short ribs that I felt were undercooked as I believe braised short ribs should be fall off the bone. These were far from that. Deserts, drinks, wine selections and service was good to very good. Not my best meal at Vermillion yet it will remain my favorite spot in Old Town.
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Sara
VIP
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food, cheery and helpful waitstaff, wonderful ambience.
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Michelle
VIP
Washington DC
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service excellent, ambience good. Food was average.
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Bari
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a special restaurant. So been looking forward to going when I heard Tony Chittum was as at the helm. Vermillion was all I hoped for and more. Will certainly return!!
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Tim
VIP
Washington DC
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I’m so glad this restaurant is back, but I’ll confess I was a bit disappointed the other night. Service was courteous and attentive, but very very slow. Yes, it was Saturday, but our waiter didn’t seem to have any help at all to bus tables, fill water, etc. The menu is short and I thought the appetizers not so unique, but it’s scrumptious. Don’t pass up the yeast rolls!
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FAQs

Vermilion - Alexandria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-9669.

Vermilion - Alexandria is rated 4.7 stars by 4029 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1120 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
Fayette St.
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
King St. Metro Station. If you are taking the King Street Trolley, exit at the Fayette St. stop heading in either direction.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, 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
http://www.vermilionrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 684-9669
Private party facilities
For inquiries regarding private events, please contact our Private Dining Events Team at events@vermilionrestaurant.com

Vermilion - Alexandria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

The Dining Room

The Tavern & Bar

Brunch at Vermilion

Menu

What 4,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vermilion - Alexandria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vermilion - Alexandria restaurant rated?

Is Vermilion - Alexandria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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