Updated Sept. 22, 2021
Construction is progressing on the new Beeliner Diner, which is opening in the coming months at Bradlee Shopping Center in Alexandria, occupying the space that was the Atlantis Restaurant.
A local company is behind the venture, but the owners are not ready to release details. (Here's a hint: The Beeliner's Instagram account is following several Instagram accounts connected to Bread & Water, with locations in the Belle View Shopping Center and in Arlington.)
Atlantis Pizzeria and Family Restaurant had the space at 3648 King St. — and a place in the heart of the community — for nearly 40 years before the coronavirus pandemic hit and forced a shift to take-out dining. The owners reportedly were unable to continue and shut down in January of this year.
“We are deeply saddened that it has come to this point, but the pandemic has proven too difficult for us to continue normal business,” owners Bill and Jim Patrianakos said in a Facebook post just before closing.
This isn't the only diner opening in Alexandria: Bob & Edith's is opening on King Street near the King Street Metro Station in the former Ernie's Crabs spot.
