Alexandria's
Hidden Gems
OF OUTDOOR DINING Story by Jeanette Wages | Photography Courtesy of Featured Restaurants
Wandering the quaint streets of Old Town or Del Ray, it’s hard not to notice all of the wonderful boutique shops and restaurants lining them. Locals and tourists alike are treated with a variety of cuisine, atmosphere and drink options. During the warmer months the real treasures are the outdoor dining spaces, which have recently expanded to include sidewalk and street seating up and down King Street.
Vacation Vibes
TAVERNA CRETEKOU
Happy Hour on a Half Shell
WHISKEY & OYSTER
Come for the Food, Stay for the View
CAFE 44 Cafe 44 offers balcony and terrace seating, providing guests with a panoramic view of the Potomac River, National Harbor and the Washington Monument. But the breathtaking views are just the beginning. Their chef driven menu, craft cocktail selection and intimate ambience make it the stylish American eatery you've been searching for.
Walking up to this brightly colored building with unique window displays that change with the seasons, the average passerby would never imagine there is a wonderful garden dining option out back. But once you get there you are instantly transported to a village in Greece where you will find dancing and plates breaking (yes, this does happen). Make sure to try the Saganaki and Exohikon!
Carlyle District is most known for office buildings and Alexandria highrises but they also have a few true gems of dining. Whiskey & Oyster offers a unique and delicious seafood selection including Bourbon Shrimp N Grits, Wild Rockfish, Tacos, and, of course, Oysters. Whiskey lovers will be in heaven with a vast selection of whiskeys displayed on an old dry cleaner conveyor system.
818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
301 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-8688
(703) 567-1533
(571) 344-9100
www.tavernacretekou.com
www.whiskeyandoyster.squarespace.com
www.cafe44.com
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