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Diners enjoy a meal at O'Connell's in Old Town Alexandria.
For 10 days and two weekends, nearly 70 restaurants in Alexandria will offer a $25, $35 or $45 per person prix fixe dinner during Alexandria Restaurant Week, Aug. 18-27.
Special menus are available in-person at participating restaurants throughout Alexandria’s neighborhoods, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle and Eisenhower, and the West End. The three-tiered pricing structure reflects Alexandria’s spectrum of offerings from fast casual to fine dining. The online menu book makes it easy to browse delicious selections from special menus.
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A barbecue spread from Sweet Fire Donna's in Alexandria.
Try out first-time Restaurant Week participants, from the Mediterranean flavors of Elaine’s to the rich pasta dishes of Thompson Italian to the New Haven-styles slices of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. Plus, experience eateries debuting rebranded restaurant concepts, such as Jula’s on the Potomac (formerly Café 44) in Old Town North and Alexandria Bier Garden (formerly Village Brauhaus) on King Street. Or, enjoy Parisian plates in a lush courtyard at Josephine, the new concept from Neighborhood Restaurant Group in the former Columbia Firehouse space.
View a menu flip-book and explore participating restaurants at AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com.
Alexandria Restaurant Week Menu Highlights:
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Dining at Kismet in Alexandria.
- Settle into Oak Steakhouse in Old Town North for a luscious Italian burrata starter followed by mouthwatering steak Diane, priced at $45 per person.
- Carlyle favorite Tequila & Taco’s $35 menu lets you choose between sizzling fajitas or nachos paired with four tacos of your choice, and a sweet finish of tres leches or key lime pie.
- Just-opened Josephine off King Street lets you choose your own adventure with its $45 menu offering French-infused flavors like foie gras mousse, duck confit and cardamom crème brûlée.
- At $25 per person, Junction Bakery & Bistro in Del Ray offers your choice of one small plate and large plate options including a vegan coconut curry bowl.
- Take your taste buds on a trip to Alexandria, Egypt, when you explore new Old Town eatery Elaine’s $45 Mediterranean-inspired menu.
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Mia's Italian Kitchen is located in Old Town Alexandria.
- Beloved West End eatery Clyde’s at Mark Center offers hearty plates such as New England clam chowder, chicken fettucine and bread pudding, set at $35 per person for three courses.
WHAT: Alexandria Restaurant Week
WHEN: 10 days and two weekends, August 18-27, 2023
WHERE: Neighborhoods throughout Alexandria, Virginia, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle and Eisenhower and the West End
HOW: $25, $35 or $45 prix fixe dinners for one person
INFO: AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com
ABOUT ALEXANDRIA RESTAURANT WEEK
Alexandria Restaurant Week was launched in 2009 by Visit Alexandria and has since been a favorite amongst patrons and restaurateurs, occurring biannually in the winter and summer. In addition to serving as an economic driver for Alexandria restaurants, Alexandria Restaurant Week bolsters the city’s reputation as a culinary destination.
