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Alexandria will get its first Silver Diner, located at 4610 King St., in the City's West End, according to paperwork filed with the City. The proposal goes before the City Planning Commission May 7.
Silver Diner rendering for West Alex
The 6,500-square foot restaurant will be part of West Alex, a new $185 million mixed-use community going up at the corner of King and North Beauregard streets, anchored by a Harris Teeter grocery store and 278 residential units.
The restaurant will seat 300 — 236 inside and 64 outside. Mixed drinks, beer and wine will be served. The eatery will offer full service, bar, carry-out and delivery. No live entertainment is proposed but TV screens and recorded music will be a part of entertainment provided.
The restaurant will hire more than 100 full-time and part-time employees including a six-member management team.
The restaurant goes beyond typical diner fare, offering up healthy menu items sourced from 15 farms in the region, offers low-fat (listing calories and carbs) and vegetarian options and uses meats that are free of antibiotics and hormones.
Image courtesy of City of Alexandria
West Alex development going up in Alexandria
The eatery also offers deals on senior meals, "blue plate" specials and weekend brunch items. It also offers rewards and promos if you use the Silver Diner app.
Proposed hours are:
- Sunday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight (indoor and outdoor)
- Friday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. (indoor and outdoor)
The restaurant operates 15 restaurants in the DC metro area; it will be the eighth Silver Diner location in Northern Virginia and a first for Alexandria. Others are located in Clarendon, Reston, Tysons, Merrifield, Potomac Mills, Springfield Mall and Fair Oaks.
