Alexandria, Virginia Waterfront Restaurants

Alexandria, Virginia, hosts an array of award-winning restaurants boasting panoramic views on the historic Potomac River. Waterfront restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia offer a variety of cuisines for a flexible budget range. If you're looking for a romantic waterfront view in the Washington, DC area, choose among the waterfront restaurants here.

Chart House

Next to the historic, artisan center at the Torpedo Factory, Chart House Restaurant is a landmark of Old Town Alexandria. Situated on the pier at the end of Cameron Street, you can't get a restaurant closer to the water than Chart House. Entrée prices for restaurant dining run upwards of $39. The bar and lounge offer $4-$6 appetizers and drinks from 4:00-6:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Chart House
1 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3250
(703) 684-5080
http://www.chart-house.com/

Indigo Landing

Ten minutes down the George Washington Parkway from Old Town Alexandria, Indigo Landing sits within the esteemed Washington Sailing Marina. This quiet marina setting with expansive views of the Potomac River provides a casual, fine dining experience. Indigo Landing's menu boasts of wood-fire grilled fare, seafood, sandwiches, and salads. Lunch entrée prices, $10-$20. Dinner entrée prices, $20-$30. Sunday brunch, $30.

Indigo Landing
1 Marina Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-0001
http://www.indigolanding.com/

Chadwick's

Boasting the best burger in Old Town, Chadwick's pub offers a friendly setting with flexible dining choices. Evening views are not the best for waterfront dining, but daytime hours provide a sensible view the Potomac River. Weekend brunch prices, $6-$14. Lunch prices, $8-$13. Burgers, $9. Dinner entrée prices, $16-$24.

Chadwick's Restaurant
203 The Strand
Alexandria, VA 22314-3376
(703) 836-4442
http://www.chadwicksrestaurants.com/sMenu.asp?ID=2&MCID=9

Mai Thai

Authentic Thai cuisine overlooking the Potomac River presents a unique setting at the foot of King Street in Old Town Alexandria. A bar and cocktail dining provide a social setting on the first floor. Enjoy private dining upstairs for the best views of the Potomac River; the atmosphere can be loud during peak hours. Entrée prices, $10-$17.

Mai Thai
6 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3227
(703) 548-0600
http://www.maithai.us/home.php

Waterfront Cafe

Wander to the back of the Sport & Health Club lobby, and enjoy a budget-friendly, delicious, and scenic dining experience for breakfast or lunch. Along with the standard submarine and deli sandwich lunch, Waterfront Café employs their own in-house sushi chef. Patio dining with a view is available in the warmer months. Breakfast prices, $2-$5. Lunch prices, $4-$7. Sushi prices, $3-$10.

Waterfront Café
209 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-6161
http://www.waterfrontcafeota.com/Welcome.html

Article Written By MelanieC

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