Alexandria Restaurant Week 2013

During Alexandria Restaurant Week more than 50 restaurants will be offering special menus and pricing to entice visitors to dine in Alexandria, Virginia, just five miles south of Washington, DC. The restaurants are offering either a $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two. Alexandria Restaurant Week is a great time to try a new restaurant at reduced prices. During this winter event diners can indulge in some of the latest food trends in Old Town and in the Cameron Station neighborhood. See a map of Alexandria.

Dates: January 18-27, 2013

Tips for Getting the Most out of Alexandria Restaurant Week

• Make reservations early, many of the most popular restaurants get booked up.
  
  
• Read menus and reviews. Restaurant Week is a good deal at the priciest restaurants. Some restaurants offer pre-fixed menus all the time, so specials during this week may not offer as big a savings.
  
  
• When you make your reservation, confirm pricing and that the restaurant is participating in Restaurant Week.
  
  
• Share your experience. Submit a Restaurant Review.

Presidential Hotspots

In January 2013, Alexandria is offering a special edition of Restaurant Week that is running during the inaugural weekend and featuring specials at the city’s presidential hotspots. Alexandria’s presidential culinary connections include:

Barack Obama and the First Family

• Del Ray Pizzeria – Featuring presidential pies enjoyed by President Barack Obama.
  
• The Majestic – Chef Shannon Overmiller presents selections from the First Family’s menu for Michelle’s mother’s birthday, including a classic Caesar salad, fried oysters, fried green tomatoes, and the Majestic’s signature meatloaf.
  
• Union Street Public House – Sample trout and gumbo at this eatery visited by Michelle and Malia Obama.

White House Pianist for Nixon through Clinton

• The Grille at Morrison House – Piano bar features Bob Smith, the White House pianist who performed for every president from Nixon through Clinton. Performances Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Throughout the week, Chef Brian McPherson presents fresh seasonal selections including a pumpkin soup with duck confit and an olive oil poached Scottish salmon.

Ronald Reagan and Laura Bush

• Ireland’s Own (formerly Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own) – Surprise visit by Ronald Reagan on St. Patrick’s Day 1988. The restaurant features photos of Reagan, the original table where he dined, and a bust of the president.
  
• Jackson 20 – Laura Bush dined here during her husband’s presidency. This tavern was named for President Andrew Jackson and his visage on the $20 bill.

George Washington and Early Presidents

• Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant – Favorite of George Washington and hosted all of the first five U.S. presidents. Restaurant Week menu includes an apple wood-smoked pork chop, seared chicken with nutmeg and sage cream, and a honey cake with cinnamon glaze.
  
• Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant – Adjacent to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate.

Participating Restaurants

Bastille - 1201 N. Royal Street, Alexandria (703) 519-3776

Bilbo Baggins Restaurant - 208 Queen Street, Alexandria (703) 638-0300

Caprese - 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria (703) 838-9602

Carlyle Club - 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria (703) 548-8899

Chart House - One Cameron Street, Alexandria (703) 684-5080

Columbia Firehouse - 109 S. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria (703) 683-1776

Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant & Pub - 112 King Street, Alexandria (703) 739-1124

Gadsby's Tavern - 138 N. Royal St., Alexandria (703) 548-1288

Geranio Ristorante - 722 King Street, Alexandria (703) 548-0088

GRAPE + BEAN Wine Bar - 118 S. Royal Street, Alexandria (703) 664-0214

The Grille at Morrison House - 116 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria (703) 838-8000

Jackson 20 - 480 King Street, Alexandria (703) 842-2790

La Bergerie - 218 N. Lee Street, Alexandria (703) 683-1007

La Tasca - 607 King Street, Alexandria (703) 299-9810

Laporta's Restaurant - 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria (703) 683-6313

The Light Horse - 715 King Street, Alexandria (703) 549-0533

Majestic and Virtue Feed & Grain - 106 S. Union St., Alexandria (571) 970-3669

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - 3200 George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Mount Vernon (703) 780-0011

Phillips Flagship - 900 Water Street SW Washington, DC (202) 488-8515

Ramparts - 1700 Fern St., Alexandria (703) 998-6616

RT's Restaurant - 3804 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria (703) 684-6010

Tempo Restaurant - 4231 Duke Street, Alexandria (703) 370-7900

Theismann's Restaurant & Bar - 1800 Diagonal Road Alexandria. (703) 739-0777

Trademark - 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria (703) 253-8640

Two Nineteen Restaurant - 219 King Street, Alexandria (703) 549-1141

Union Street Public House - 121 South Union Street Alexandria (703) 548-1785

The Warehouse Bar & Grill - 214 King Street, Alexandria (703) 683-6868

The Wharf - 119 King Street, Alexandria (703) 836-2836

See also, A Guide to Restaurant Weeks in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.