Guidebook for Alexandria

Justin And Maud
Justin And Maud
Guidebook for Alexandria

Food Scene

Do not miss: The all night happy hour on Monday.
13 locals recommend
Zento Japanese Restaurant
693 N Washington St
13 locals recommend
Do not miss: The all night happy hour on Monday.
THANIDA THAI (Great people, if you tell them you come from us, you will be treated like royalty:)). They deliver: (703) 535-6622. Do not miss: Drunken noodles and Pad cashew. Our favorite: the chocolate lava cake.
Thanida Thai Restaurant
835 North Royal Street
THANIDA THAI (Great people, if you tell them you come from us, you will be treated like royalty:)). They deliver: (703) 535-6622. Do not miss: Drunken noodles and Pad cashew. Our favorite: the chocolate lava cake.
Do not miss: The carne asada salvadoran, in warm weather it is nice to sit outside.
37 locals recommend
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon Ave
37 locals recommend
Do not miss: The carne asada salvadoran, in warm weather it is nice to sit outside.
(Small but so cozy especially in the back room, they also have a great patio). Do not miss: They have an ever changing menu but everything is always great! We always get the charcuterie board... If you decide to buy something in their boutique, you get 10% after eating there.
28 locals recommend
Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon Ave
28 locals recommend
(Small but so cozy especially in the back room, they also have a great patio). Do not miss: They have an ever changing menu but everything is always great! We always get the charcuterie board... If you decide to buy something in their boutique, you get 10% after eating there.
Do not miss: Rockland’s Pearl and great beers on draft. If you take out, grab the growler and bring back one of their great beers on draft.
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
25 S Quaker Ln
Do not miss: Rockland’s Pearl and great beers on draft. If you take out, grab the growler and bring back one of their great beers on draft.
(Healthier than fast food and tons of options) Do not miss: Sweet potato fries with their marshmallow sauce.
17 locals recommend
Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon Ave
17 locals recommend
(Healthier than fast food and tons of options) Do not miss: Sweet potato fries with their marshmallow sauce.
(Washington DC, you need a reservation and it is on the higher price point). Do not miss: Their cocktails and wine selection are always great, and there's too much good things on their menu to quote it all.
36 locals recommend
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NE
36 locals recommend
(Washington DC, you need a reservation and it is on the higher price point). Do not miss: Their cocktails and wine selection are always great, and there's too much good things on their menu to quote it all.
(in Arlington, a reservation is recommended.) Do not miss: The Chocolate fondue ! And a lot of savory dishes too …
19 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
4301 Wilson Blvd
19 locals recommend
(in Arlington, a reservation is recommended.) Do not miss: The Chocolate fondue ! And a lot of savory dishes too …
(amazing ambiance, pretty dressy but best italian in town… and no tourists there ;)). Do not miss: Tortellini alla Panna, Penne alla Romana and their steak is to die for! We recommend you to valet for 5$.
26 locals recommend
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
26 locals recommend
(amazing ambiance, pretty dressy but best italian in town… and no tourists there ;)). Do not miss: Tortellini alla Panna, Penne alla Romana and their steak is to die for! We recommend you to valet for 5$.
(Nice hot dog joint on a healthier side) Do not miss: Good chili dog, and free parking cross the street after 5pm and the week end.
9 locals recommend
Haute Dogs and Fries
610 Montgomery St
9 locals recommend
(Nice hot dog joint on a healthier side) Do not miss: Good chili dog, and free parking cross the street after 5pm and the week end.
(We do not recommend to eat there since it is always overcrowded! But for pick up it is great) Call to pre order: (703) 549-0800. Do not miss: Their banh mi are really good and we love the garlic beef rice platter!
33 locals recommend
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron St
33 locals recommend
(We do not recommend to eat there since it is always overcrowded! But for pick up it is great) Call to pre order: (703) 549-0800. Do not miss: Their banh mi are really good and we love the garlic beef rice platter!
(We recommend you to get there before 11am on the weekend.). Do not miss: Their Hashbrown are amazing and their ciabatta french toasts too!
6 locals recommend
Extra Perks Coffee Shop
822 N Fairfax St
6 locals recommend
(We recommend you to get there before 11am on the weekend.). Do not miss: Their Hashbrown are amazing and their ciabatta french toasts too!
(Reservation recommended) Do not miss: Their chocolate croissant and croque monsieur.
35 locals recommend
Del Ray Café
205 E Howell Ave
35 locals recommend
(Reservation recommended) Do not miss: Their chocolate croissant and croque monsieur.
(Hands down the best cupcake in the area, FORGET Georgetown cupcakes ;)) Be Careful, they tend to run off very early and then close shop. Do not miss: Flourless (gluten free) sea salt / chocolate.
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
116 S Royal St
(Hands down the best cupcake in the area, FORGET Georgetown cupcakes ;)) Be Careful, they tend to run off very early and then close shop. Do not miss: Flourless (gluten free) sea salt / chocolate.
(A little of everything and it is very close, you can even have it delivered through “UberEats”) Do not miss: Their pizzas, portabello panini (only at lunchtime), spicy feta dip and Pollo Brunello pasta.
8 locals recommend
Delia’s Alexandria
209 Hoffman St
8 locals recommend
(A little of everything and it is very close, you can even have it delivered through “UberEats”) Do not miss: Their pizzas, portabello panini (only at lunchtime), spicy feta dip and Pollo Brunello pasta.

Drinks & Nightlife

NUMBER 9 Lounge (open Wednesday thru Saturday). Do not miss: Great burger and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
38 locals recommend
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon Ave
38 locals recommend
NUMBER 9 Lounge (open Wednesday thru Saturday). Do not miss: Great burger and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Sightseeing

393 locals recommend
Old Town
393 locals recommend
On George Washington Pkwy Arlington, VA 22202 (follow the sign) You can see the plans departing from the airport right above you. Pretty spectacular for adults and kind of magical for children!
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
88 locals recommend
On George Washington Pkwy Arlington, VA 22202 (follow the sign) You can see the plans departing from the airport right above you. Pretty spectacular for adults and kind of magical for children!

Parks & Nature

about 45 min drive (with great views of the waterfall)
182 locals recommend
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur Blvd
182 locals recommend
about 45 min drive (with great views of the waterfall)
31 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon Trail
31 locals recommend

Essentials

129 locals recommend
Giant Food
3450 Washington Blvd
129 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Target
3101 Richmond Hwy
61 locals recommend

Getting Around

43 locals recommend
Huntington station
2501 Huntington Ave
43 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Alexandria station
110 Callahan Dr
15 locals recommend

Shopping

285 locals recommend
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
285 locals recommend
219 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd
219 locals recommend