Local Guides World
Top Cocktail bars in Alexandria, United States
Top Rated Cocktail bars in Alexandria
Top Reviewed Cocktail bars in Alexandria
Reviews
We visited The Light Horse while in Arlington for a conference. We found it by searching for great places to eat with good ratings and not part of a fast food chain. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was relaxed. The burger and sweet potato fries were served hot and fresh. The dry rub chicken wings and bacon wrapped dates were also a hit. Highly recommended!
We really loved the food. We had the warm brie with fig jam. Yummy I had the ribeye, mash potatoes and butternut squash. It was absolutely delicious 😋 Can't wait to go back again!!
AMAZING! My boyfriend and I are new to the area and we stopped in here to eat, basically just picked something walking along King St. We came into The Light Horse and it happen to be the last day of their restaurant week. My boyfriend and I were AMAZED! Not only was every course five stars, our server, Justin was extremely accommodating and attentive. Highly recommend this gem, we will be back!
Bastille was such a lovely surprise! The front room and bar area have a cozy, warm, french-inspired atmosphere playing fun french music and really transporting me. The wine on offer is all delicious. The main dining area has slightly less charm but is still cozy and lovely to dine in. The food was simply wonderful. We went for restaurant week and opted for the wine pairing, which i’m so glad we did. I had the french onion soup, duck breast main and chocolate cake for dessert. Each dish was wonderfully plated and extremely satisfying. Highly recommend!
This place is absolutely fantastic.
My wife and I stopped in during restaurant week and were treated to a wonderful experience from the time we walked in the door.
All of the food was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional, and I cannot wait to come back.
The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and had great flavor.
I am not a big fan of duck, but my wife said it was among the best she has ever had.
The escargot was exactly what you would expect in flavor/preparation, but it did throw me for a loop when they did not come in their shell.
Profiteroles🙌profiteroles🙌profiteroles🙌
You have to have the profiteroles
My wife and I stopped in during restaurant week and were treated to a wonderful experience from the time we walked in the door.
All of the food was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional, and I cannot wait to come back.
The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and had great flavor.
I am not a big fan of duck, but my wife said it was among the best she has ever had.
The escargot was exactly what you would expect in flavor/preparation, but it did throw me for a loop when they did not come in their shell.
Profiteroles🙌profiteroles🙌profiteroles🙌
You have to have the profiteroles
First time at this great restaurant/bar in Old Town Alexandria and we loved it. Bartenders were really nice and mixed some great cocktails.
Our server, Flavia was just perfect. She recommended the broccolini to my wife and she loved it. I had the chicken wings which were very tender and the buffalo sauce was nice.
We are returning this week to give some other menu items a try.
Our server, Flavia was just perfect. She recommended the broccolini to my wife and she loved it. I had the chicken wings which were very tender and the buffalo sauce was nice.
We are returning this week to give some other menu items a try.
Really great restaurant for celebrating New Year’s Eve! The menu was around $160 per person for New Years and it was totally worth it! It was three courses with wine pairing. Really great combinations, the chef does know their stuff! Would love to be back.
A nice place for a light lunch in old town Alexandria. The restaurant is clean, the staff both professional and attentive, and the food was fresh and tasty.
I have been to Blackwall Hitch many times for meals, happy hours, and special occasions. My favorite dish is fish tacos of course as you can see in the photo. The Mahi Mahi is prepared just right with just a little spice to hit that right place on my palate. I also like their burgers and flat breads. I like the restaurant because it is spacious, has floor to ceiling windows so that I can see the view, has fire pits outside and couches where I can gather with friends, jazz on the weekends. The prices can be a little high but there are options on the menu that are a good for those on the budget. Happy Hour is a very good value and I highly recommend!
The food was exceptional! We went for our 5 year anniversary and had a lovely time. We brought our own wine because I had a bottle saved for the occasion, but we experienced none of the awkward communication that sometimes comes with that. Our server simply confirmed what type of wine it was to bring out the proper glasses and carried on. The food came out in a timely manner, so we never felt rushed. Every dish was prepared exceptionally well. We ordered both versions of the prix fixe menu so we were able to experience the fabulous skill set of the chefs. I would certainly come here again to taste their lunch and brunch menus. I can't imagine having a bad meal here.
We made last minute dinner reservations which made getting a table easier that evening. Parking is terrible during the evening and especially on the weekends. There’s street parking and near by parking garages. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. You get a great view of the water depending on your seating. Our server was awesome and accommodating. We wanted salmon and noticed the menu didn’t have that as an option. He said he’ll ask the kitchen if they had any and they did! It was cooked to our liking and I enjoyed the creole rigatoni. They had a band playing the evening we went as well.
Amazingly kind and attentive service, providing some of the best French food and drink I’ve ever had in an amazingly comfortable dining environment. This is a must-try in Alexandria.
Good food, full stop. Had the flaming crab dip and beef short ribs. Our server was very nice. Beautiful views, but if you are visiting during the fall or winter bring a sweater.
Great location down by the water in Old Town Alexandria. This is a popular location, so I’d definitely recommend a reservation if you coming on the weekend or during a busy time. In addition to the seating inside, there is also a deck with good views outside as well that is great during good weather. The food is a bit on the expensive side, but I think you get what you pay for, and I’ve never been disappointed with a dish.
Tried out the Light Horse for a late brunch. I love that they serve brunch until 4pm, it’s pretty hard to find a spot like after 2pm with brunch. The only downside was there was really no brunch drinks or mimosa specials. Service was quick and efficient. We tried the Elote Hushpuppies, they were delicious and unique. The chicken and waffle portions were generous and the maple sriracha was a great add on.
Beautiful evening on the patio. Wonderful food, relaxed and gracious service. Update: returned for birthday dinner…loved the scallops with squash risotto, the charcuterie appetizer with scrumptious walnut fruit bread…delighted by the almond pear tart!
The service & atmosphere make up for the food. The food is okay- not great but not bad. Really enjoy the outside bars and cocktails! We had great service. The happy hour is pretty solid too. Definitely recommend for some outdoor drinks
As we walked in, we said what a nice entrance, and noticed the place is very clean. We had an 8:30 reservation, but we arrived a few minutes late. The server was very busy, but he did a good job. The food was ok; however, they have a peach old fashioned that was excellent and the brisket sandwich was also very good. I think for what you got the prices were a little high, but then I must consider we were right on the water. The next time I go back a daytime visit would be much better, so that you can enjoy the water view. And I will try the Shrimp and Grits with my peach old fashioned.
Came for the Sunday brunch buffet. The food was tasty and fresh. The winners in my book was the crab omelet and the prime rib. I would pass on the cheesecake cup…. That’s it. Everything was excellent. Our server Bella was great and other staff was helpful as well. Thank you for the great experience!
It was my first time to visit this location and I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. Inside was super nice. I sat outside and it was also a great space. The crab dip is amazing. The braised beef rib was so tender and had some good flavor. The mashed potatoes were good too. Got crab cakes to go and they were some of the best I’ve had in a while.
Outstanding little French restaurant. We flew into DCA rush and rather than fight traffic stopped here for dinner on a whim. We ordered gazpacho, onion soup, moules et frites and salade Nicoise. Both soups were fantastic! The Gruyère was amazing in the soup. Both main plates were excellent. We then ordered desserts… these were sublime! Have to come back and try more on the menu! Attentive service and the restaurant is well appointed.
I LOVE this spot. Over the years it has evolved for the better and better. Downstairs is a fine dining modern experience and upstairs more dive bar live music vibe. Music is good, service is EXEMPLARY, cocktails are good but I’m open to seeing an updated cocktail menu. Food is always hot and fresh off the grill, love their food perfect mix of flavor and healthy ingredients. I usually eat/drink too fast that I forget to take pictures but finally got one today of their salmon dinner. Fantastic experience every time I come here, I’m tempted to say this is my favorite spot in Old Town, at least top 3 for sure! Jules provided excellent customer service on our most recent visit for restaurant week. Thanks to John and Cory for excellent bar service as always and cannot wait to come back, for the 100th time I’m sure.
My friends and I came here for restaurant week and had a great experience! The restaurant week menu was shot! I started with the margarita bruschetta. Definitely well flavored and crushed it. Next I got the grilled flank steak and it was made to order. Brussel sprouts were also a hit! Last I had the brownie sundae! It was good but I wish it was warmed up. I didn’t ask though so can’t hold that against them. The service was great! We sat at the bar and got great service. I love the placements you get when you order food from the bar. I forget what drink I got but I was satisfied with that as well.
I would definitely visit here again. Parking is like street parking. There was a steady flow of people so we were happy to grab seats at the bar. I think seating here is first done first serve so it can work in your favor or against you.
I would definitely visit here again. Parking is like street parking. There was a steady flow of people so we were happy to grab seats at the bar. I think seating here is first done first serve so it can work in your favor or against you.
We went for restaurant week and it was hands down the best we've been too! We did the wine pairing as well, and it was definitely worth it! We were impressed with the staff, dazzled by the presentation and service and enjoyed every morsel of delicious food! We will definitely be back! ... update, 6months later we went back and every word still rings true!