Guidebook for the Alexandria Area
Food Scene
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveGreat Tex-Mex place that is walking distance from the house
Thaiphoon
2011 S Street NorthwestThe best noodles around!
Opened in 1856, Washington's oldest bar and restaurant. First place to stay open when Congress was out of session. Since 1970, because of its popularity Old Ebbitt Grill has been frequented by numerous politicians, some known for scandals and maneuvering. It has also been the site of parties hosted by famous actors and singers. For many years, it has been the restaurant with one of the highest amount of sales in the United States. Great seafood!
152 locals recommend
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWOpened in 1856, Washington's oldest bar and restaurant. First place to stay open when Congress was out of session. Since 1970, because of its popularity Old Ebbitt Grill has been frequented by numerous politicians, some known for scandals and maneuvering. It has also been the site of parties hosted by famous actors and singers. For many years, it has been the restaurant with one of the highest amount of sales in the United States. Great seafood!
Great place for food that is less than a 5 minute walk away from Ancell Street. Korean Fussion food, sushi, etc. Full Service Bar as well as a mini market
58 locals recommend
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWGreat place for food that is less than a 5 minute walk away from Ancell Street. Korean Fussion food, sushi, etc. Full Service Bar as well as a mini market
Neighborhood bar feel in the Parker-Grey neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria - food specials are great here.
15 locals recommend
Mason Social
728 N Henry StNeighborhood bar feel in the Parker-Grey neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria - food specials are great here.
Week day lunch all you can eat Indian Buffet! Very good and fresh. as of Sept '19 only $12!
Namaste Everest
1201 S Joyce StWeek day lunch all you can eat Indian Buffet! Very good and fresh. as of Sept '19 only $12!
Drinks & Nightlife
Better than a hole in the wall, but you get a hole in the wall feeling from a great place
21 locals recommend
Black Whiskey
1410 14th St NWBetter than a hole in the wall, but you get a hole in the wall feeling from a great place
Outside bar/deck for great weather on the Potomac. Live music inside some days and a large bar area.
42 locals recommend
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StOutside bar/deck for great weather on the Potomac. Live music inside some days and a large bar area.
Neighborhoods
Where Main Street still exists! Great mom and pop stores and restaurants on Mount Vernon Ave. A bier garden just opened recently, two differnet mexican places, two sushi places, a gourmet burger joint, philly cheese steak place, and BBQ -something for everyone
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
Where Main Street still exists! Great mom and pop stores and restaurants on Mount Vernon Ave. A bier garden just opened recently, two differnet mexican places, two sushi places, a gourmet burger joint, philly cheese steak place, and BBQ -something for everyone
Sightseeing
Nice picnic area off the GW Parkway just before heading into DC. It can be a staging point to meet friends, jump on bike/running trails and watch airplanes take off and land from DCA airport
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayNice picnic area off the GW Parkway just before heading into DC. It can be a staging point to meet friends, jump on bike/running trails and watch airplanes take off and land from DCA airport
City advice
Getting around
Parking, Driving and Getting Around
If you are driving, you are fine parking on the center of Ancell Street all day. The city has a 72 hour rule about getting towed. If you drive to Old Town, the closer you park to King street, the better a chance you have to pay for street parking. If you park a few blocks away there is just time limited parking. But they do enforce the time limits; so be aware of the time when you park. If you are going into DC, iI highly suggest taking the metro or an Uber/Lyft/taxi. If you can navigate the metro buses and trains, that's the cheapest and quickest way to get around during rush hour.