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Elaine's, Alexandria, VA

Elaine's

4.6
4.6
225 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences.


Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (571) 970-0517
  • Website
    https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sameer Hunter
  • Catering
    We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events
  • Location
    208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613
  • Area
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Cocktails

    Signature Cocktails

    • HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINIUSD 12.00

      Vodka, Kahlua, Expresso

      • SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINIUSD 13.00

        Pistachio Milk, Vodka

        • COOK’S COMAUSD 15.00

          Vodka, Frangelico, Ksarak, Lemon & Prosecco

          • TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRDUSD 15.00

            Mezcal, Tequila, Dark Berries & lime, Rosewater, harissa, Aleppo & pomegranate, Egg white

            • LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINIUSD 16.00

              Rosemary, thyme & olive oil infused gin, vermouth

              • THE HIGGINS AVIATIONUSD 15.00

                Gin, Crème de violette, Maraschino liqueur, Lemon

                • THE GIBRAN JOURNEYUSD 16.00

                  Dark Rum, Ruby Port, black tea, Middle Eastern spices, hazelnut & vanilla, clarified milk

                  • MON MIROUSD 16.00

                    Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Amaro Averna, crème de cacao

                    • POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDERUSD 14.00

                      Cognac, Crème de cacao, Cream, Nutmeg

                      Last updated: 8 November 2023

                      What 225 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                      4.6
                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.7Food
                      • 4.6Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Washington, D.C. Area

                        Mediterranean

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Elaine's in Alexandria offers a "hidden gem" dining experience with "outstanding" food and a "warm and attentive" service. Guests love the "delicious" Mediterranean-inspired menu, including vegetarian options, and the "fabulous" ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive owners" and unique atmosphere, despite occasional noise and service hiccups.

                      225 Reviews

                      1. Tatia

                        Washington DC

                        2 reviews

                        4.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The owner is very warm/welcoming - told us how she just opened the place 19mos ago. The meals are all based on her mom or grandma’s recipes, and the restaurant is named after her.

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                      2. Alyce

                        Washington DC

                        16 reviews

                        5.0

                        16 reviews

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We went for a birthday lunch and enjoyed delicious food with fantastic service. Aly was our fantastic server. They asked about any allergies and accommodated as they could and provided phenomenal recommendations, including the app sampler, drinks, and pumpkin dessert. I can't wait to try again!

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                      3. OpenTable Diner

                        Washington DC

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This is my new favorite restaurant in Old Town. The food was delicious and I love the ambiance and the kindness of the owners and servers.

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                      4. OpenTable Diner

                        Washington DC

                        1 review

                        2.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 4
                        The owner(s) were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, creating a warm atmosphere. While the staff seemed relatively new, their effort to assist was evident, though service was a bit inconsistent—missing plates, silverware, and napkins required reminders. The drinks were average, but the bartender's friendliness made up for it. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, but it took over 30 minutes to arrive and was served extremely hot, almost too much to enjoy immediately. Despite these hiccups, the overall experience had potential, and we’ll likely give it another try.

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                      5. kimberly

                        Richmond

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We had a lovely meal. Christian took good care of us. Cocktails were great too.

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                      6. Kathy

                        Washington DC

                        9 reviews

                        5.0

                        9 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Loved talking to the owner and the food and service were both exceptional!

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                      7. ARNOLD

                        Atlanta Metro

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The braised lamb derives a trophy. Get the holiday drinks before they’re gone.

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                      8. Elizabeth

                        VIP

                        Washington DC

                        57 reviews

                        5.0

                        57 reviews

                        Dined on 22 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We had a great time! Delicious, excellent service, will come again!

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                      9. Paul

                        Chicago

                        21 reviews

                        5.0

                        21 reviews

                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great food served with passion with an engaging owner. Our party had a wide range of menu items and were all great. In fact we were arguing about who had the best :) can’t go wrong here.

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                      10. James

                        Baltimore

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent food and wonderful ambience. Varied menu to satisfy everyone. Halloumi appetizer and Brussels sprouts were special!

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                      FAQs

                      Elaine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-0517.

                      Elaine's is rated 4.6 stars by 225 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 6 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Elaine's

                      208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613

                      Additional information

                      • Area
                        Old Town Alexandria
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $31 to $50
                      • Cuisines
                        Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Elegant
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking details
                        Street Parking
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
                      • Executive Chef
                        Sameer Hunter
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • Website
                        https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
                      • Phone number
                        (571) 970-0517
                      • Catering
                        We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
                      • Private party facilities
                        We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events
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