Alexandria, Virginia, is a historic city on the Potomac River's shore. Just across the river sits Maryland and Washington, D.C. Alexandria was an important port city during the colonial era, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Take a tour of historic Old Town, visit Alexandria's Black History Museum or visit the replica of a house built by George Washington. While in the city, enjoy dining at one of Alexandria's waterfront restaurants.
Chart House serves fine fare in an elegant setting. Begin your meal with an order of crab-stuffed mushrooms or lobster spring rolls. The raw bar features such dishes as shrimp cocktail and seared, peppered ahi tuna, as well as jumbo lump crabmeat tossed in rémoulade and served over layers of avocado and mango. Seafood options include herb-crusted salmon, Chilean sea bass, baked stuffed shrimp, pan-seared scallops and steamed Maine lobster. The menu also offers such items as filet mignon, prime rib, and shrimp and tenderloin medallions. Finish off your meal with raspberry crème brûlée, mud pie or cheesecake.
Chart House Restaurant
One Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-5080
chart-house.com
Enjoy modern-contemporary cuisine while overlooking the Potomac. For lunch, begin with an order of soybean hummus or Chesapeake crab dip. For a light lunch, enjoy a bowl of cream of crab soup or an apple and endive salad. Entrees include a Mediterranean grilled lamb burger, a chicken pesto sandwich, a fried tilapia po' boy and shrimp scampi. The same appetizers, soups and salads are available for dinner. Dinner entrees include duck breast, short ribs, New York strip steak and sautéed potato gnocchi. For Sunday brunch, enjoy French-style pastries, sausage, bacon, fresh-carved turkey, a variety of waffles, bread pudding and strawberry shortcake.
Indigo Landing Restaurant
One Marina Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-0001
indigolanding.com
At the Waterfront Cafe, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a casual, cafe-like environment. Breakfast options include egg sandwiches, pancakes, a turkey and cheese burrito, and French toast. The restaurant offers an array of hot and cold sandwiches, including Reubens, chicken salad, roast beef and Philly steak. The menu also includes such items as chicken teriyaki and a chef's salad. Waterfront specials include a chicken gyro, a tuna pita melt and a spring roll. Waterfront Cafe also serves sushi.
Waterfront Cafe
209 Madison St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-6161
waterfrontcafeota.com
