Eamonn's
Diners looking for Dublin-style fried fish and thick-cut fries will love the menu at Eamonn's. This small restaurant specializes in serving cooked-to-order fresh-cut chips and cod and an array of accompanying sauces, such as Chesapeake (mayo and old bay seasoning) and curry (a yellow gravy served hot). For those who prefer something other than fish, the restaurant does serve chicken bites and deep-fried batter burgers. If diners are still hungry after finishing their entrees, they can top off the meal with a candy bar imported from across the pond or a soft-serve ice cream cone. Don't go to Eamonn's expecting a full dinner service; at this restaurant diners order at the counter and grab a seat at one of the restaurant's several wooden tables and benches. Draft Guinness and other alcoholic beverages are served.
Eamonn's
728 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-8384
eamonnsdublinchipper.com
Brabo
Everything about Brabo, from its dining room decor to its menu, reflects a balance between classic and modern. The dining room interior's rich natural colors and hammered copper bar provide the perfect setting for enjoying updated interpretations of classic fare such as duck confit raviolis with green peppercorns and orange cognac sauce and pan-seared Maine scallops with caramelized root vegetables, red wine reduction and cepe mushroom sauce. In addition to its classic appeal, Brabo's food features locally-sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. Visitors who want to experience Brabo's signature taste in a more casual setting can venture into the restaurant's tasting room, a first-come, first-serve casual dining room that serves wood-fired tarts and seasonal soups and salads.
Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier
1600 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-894-3440
braborestaurant.com
La Tasca
Diners who want to nibble on small meals and enjoy a few glasses of sangria will enjoy La Tasca, a Spanish tapas bar. The restaurant serves a generous selection of tapas dishes (small plates of food), which include bread and olive selections, seafood items, paellas (Spanish-style rice dishes), salads, meat and poultry and vegetables. The portion sizes are perfect for a small snack, or diners can order several for a complete meal. In addition to its extensive tapas menu, La Tasca serves more than ten varieties of sangria, from a cava sangria made with sparkling wine, Triple Sec, brandy, grape juice and blueberries to traditional sangria tinta made with red wine, Triple Sec, brandy, and sliced apples and oranges.
La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar
607 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-9810
latascausa.com
Article Written By Heidi A. Reeves
Heidi Reeves writes in Alexandria, Va. She got her first writing and editing job in 2001, when she worked as editor-in-chief of her undergraduate newspaper. Since then, she's earned a Master of Fine Arts at The University of Alabama, where she wrote and designed artist's books. Reeves writes hobby, lifestyle and wedding planning articles for various online publications.
