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Evening Star Cafe, Alexandria, VA

Evening Star Cafe

4.4
4.4
1623 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Evening Star Cafe is a rollicking neighborhood gem located in the heart of Del Ray. Opened in 1997, Evening Star is well known for its friendly vibe and convivial setting and continues to shine with a fiercely loyal crowd. Evening Star combines friendly, gracious service with a seasonal American menu featuring produce grown on our rooftop garden and by local farmers throughout the region.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 549-5051
  • Website
    http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
  • Location
    2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    E. Howell Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
  • Public transit
    Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro.
  • Entertainment
    Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evening Star Cafe is a charming neighborhood gem in Del Ray, offering "consistently good" food and a "lovely menu." Guests rave about the "amazing steak frites" and attentive service. The cafe boasts a relaxed, friendly vibe and delightful outdoor seating. It's a perfect spot for brunch or a cozy dinner.

1,623 Reviews

  1. Dan

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ok. Think they have potential but may have been a bit busy.

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  2. Karl

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food, I had what was on the menu as gnocchi, but was actually a square patty of polenta. It was roasted eggplant on it and a very tasty tomato based sauce. Very reasonable prices for northern Virginia.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 8 November 2024
    HI Karl, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen

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  3. Jerome

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good! I marked down the ambiance because it was soooooo noisy. 😕
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Jerome, Thank you for taking the time to rate us on Open Table. We are excited to see you enjoyed the food. We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  4. Steve

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evening star’s food quality is average. It used to be considered fine dining. Worse yet, they’re very stingy with their wine.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to rate us on Open Table. We appreciate the feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent! If you're looking for outdoor dining, this is a great spot and well heated in the fall and winter.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 31 October 2024
    Good afternoon, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience in our Front Porch dining area. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon: next time please try one of our featured hot cocktails. They will be sure to add to the experience. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  6. Peter

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The website says the restaurant closes at 10. We invited guests for dinner at 8. We were seated outdoors enjoying our drinks and just starting our main meal at 9 when suddenly we were told that we had to order dessert. Ok, we did. Then the music was dialed up so loud that we couldn’t even have a conversation, and no one even bothered to clear our main course dishes so we could enjoy the hastily delivered dessert. Not the first time we’ve been rushed through a meal. Great spot. Poor hospitality. If you close at 9, change your website.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 23 October 2024
    Dear Peter, Thank you for your feedback, and we regret to hear that you had an unsatisfying dining experience with us. We have addressed the hours on the website and the playlist that was playing that night. I want to invite you back to show you we can do a lot better. Please email mallen@eveningstarcafe.net with a day and time you would like to come back and allow us the opportunity to make it up to you!" Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  7. Ken

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding food and service. Mate Anda is a BBQ master. Our server, Fiona was amazing. She anticipated our every need and took great care of us. Many thanks to Martha the manager for such marvelous oversight and care for everyone.

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  8. Caroline

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with friendly patrons and wait staff. Will definitely have to come back again soon.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 18 October 2024
    Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  9. William

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice neighborhood place with good creative food. Very nice outdoor seating if weather permits. Only complaint: the vegetarian eggplant dish seemed a little skimpy - should have had more eggplant in it. The pork chop, on the other hand, was huge and came with plenty of potatoes.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 18 October 2024
    Hi William Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience out side. I will address the Eggplant dish with the chef and see how we can make it better. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon: we are also open for brunch on the weekend and have all out side areas available for seating. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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  10. Kevin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a later (8:30) outdoor table near the street which was quite enjoyable since the crowds were light. Wonderful environment, great food and attentive waitstaff made for a very delightful evening!
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 18 October 2024
    Hi Kevin, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience on the patio last Saturday. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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FAQs

Evening Star Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 549-5051.

Evening Star Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 1623 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Evening Star Cafe

2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E. Howell Ave.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
  • Public transit
    Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
  • Phone number
    (703) 549-5051
  • Private party facilities
    The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
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