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A photo of Milk & Honey - Old Town restaurant
1. Milk & Honey - Old Town
4.0
Excellent(130)
$$$$
• American • Alexandria
Booked 29 times today
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2. Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
4.4
Awesome(752)
$$$$
• American • Alexandria
Booked 30 times today
PLEASE NOTE****We hold reservations for 15 minutes. We acknowledge all reservations requests but cannot guarantee specific tables or areas. The Patio is first come first serve...we do not reserve it as the weather is unpredictable. NO PATIO RESERVATIONS WILL BE MADE. Inspired by St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers, Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden in historic Old Town, Alexandria blends traditional Belgium cuisine with a modern twist. Our creative mussel offerings can be thoughtfully paired with one of our extensive Ale selections. Whether you are sampling one of our many brews on the festive patio, or enjoying a waffle and frites in our bespoke dining room, Augie’s has you covered! We locally source the freshest and best ingredients to create our culinary offerings and our in-house beer Cicerones seek out both traditional and innovative brewers to provide a vast selection. The team at Augie’s is ready to take you on a culinary journey.
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3. Joe Theismann's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2491)
$$$$
• American • Alexandria
Booked 33 times today
Celebrating the professional football career of Joe Theismann and the American traditions surrounding professional sports, Joe Theismann's Restaurant presents a menu of upscale bar and pub fare, plus a full bar featuring beer, wine and craft cocktails. The restaurant is centered around a main dining area with flat-screen TVs for watching the game, plus an intimate lounge area flanked by leather sofas, and secondary dining room that can be closed off for private events. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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4. North Italia - Washington DC
4.4
Awesome(1892)
$$$$
• Italian • West End
Booked 47 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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5. Umaya
4.2
Awesome(874)
$$$$
• Japanese • Penn Quarter
Booked 18 times today
Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go
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6. Trademark
4.5
Awesome(562)
$$$$
• American • Alexandria
Booked 3 times today
Nestled in the vibrant Carlyle District of Alexandra, Virginia, the re-invented Trademark celebrates the time-honored tradition of hand-crafted cocktails and the best of the mid-Atlantic. With a menu featuring fresh, local ingredients, the city’s best breweries, and a high-concept yet approachable cocktail program carefully crafted to draw people to the bar of its own merit. Enjoy a sophisticated wine list in our bar-centric restaurant or on the re-designed streetside patio overlooking the calm cobblestone sidewalks and Carlyle parks. Trademark was designed with a bright new dining room featuring luxurious booths and beautiful brass accents. A perfect place for a mid-afternoon snack, happy hour with co-workers, or an intimate dinner celebration. Gather with friends, family, or co-workers in Trademark’s group dining space optimized for your group’s perfect celebration, meeting, or event.
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7. Makers Union Arlington
4.4
Awesome(251)
$$$$
• American • Arlington
Booked 33 times today
Makers Union is going bananas at Metropolitan Park, Amazon HQ2! Our Arlington location is the perfect spot to grab a beerski after work with you colleagues, brunch on the weekend with your besties, or have a date with your pup on our HUGE pet-friendly patio.
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8. matchbox Penn Quarter
3.9
Excellent(682)
$$$$
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 15 times today
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.
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9. Sake Japanese Steakhouse
4.0
Excellent(51)
$$$$
• Hibachi • Alexandria
Come explore Sake Japanese steakhouse, where you can find everything you want from the high end steakhouse in Japan. Families, friends or lovers can come and enjoy the sizzling hot show put on by only the best hibachi chefs in town.Our restaurant will delight you from the moment you enter. We will please your eyes, ears and most important your palate. Come and explore what everyone is talking about.
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10. Treehouse Rooftop
4.1
Excellent(70)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • NoMa
Booked 37 times today
An intimate jungle sanctuary elevated in the sky. Treehouse blooms as a lush oasis featuring internationally influenced food and imaginative cocktails - All with cascading greenery within a beautiful historic building. This warm escape full of flavor and style rests five stories above the buzzing Union Market neighborhood, organically sprouting from what was once the Bolgiano's Seed Company turned boutique hotel, HOTEL NELL. ***Please note that the kitchen closes one hour prior to the lounge closing.

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