Old Town Alexandria

Rustico

827 Slaters Ln., Alexandria, VA | 703-224-5051 | American

Rustico is an exuberant neighborhood restant driven to deliver a one-two punch of honest, robust cooking against a backdrop of amazing beer. Warm vivacious and adamantly unpretentious, Rustico was designed with good times in mind. With a cache of over 400 beers, a busting bar scene and a passionate kitchen committed to its craft, Rustico’s a restaurant to visit with family and friends time and time again. View Menu

The Butcher’s Block

1600 King St., Alexandria, VA | 703-894-5253 | Deli

The Butcher’s Block, A Market by RW is a uniquely charming and practical Old Town Alexandria market. Adjacent to Lorien Hotel & Spa and designed by Vicente Wolf, the shop evokes a European market feel, complete, of course, with a namesake butcher’s block at the front. On the shelves and in the coolers, you’ll find everything you’d want for a perfect picnic, lunch on the go or at-home supper. View Menu

The Wharf

119 King St., Alexandria, VA | 703-836-2834 | Bar/Restaurant, Seafood

History has been written inside the walls of the Wharf, with its 1790’s style architecture featuring original wood columns and beams that are charred black from a Civil War fire. Since 1971, satisfied diners have been heading to The Wharf in Old Town for whole Maine lobster, local soft shell crabs and prime steaks and chops. The restaurant has recently been renovated and remodeled and the menu updated to include many contemporary seafood items along with their traditional Chesapeake Bay creations. View Menu