The Wharf

Name: The Wharf
Address: 119 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 836-2836
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3458 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Outside seating is limited and will be based on first come first server basis and during high volume days limited time duration may apply.We are providing both Indoor, outdoor seating and takeout. 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. 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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 836-2836
Website
http://www.wharfrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer small-scale catering services in the direct Old Town area. For larger inquiries, please call to discuss with a manager.
Private party facilities
With our beautiful private dining room on the second floor, The Wharf is the perfect place for your next business meeting or special occasion. With our fresh seafood and excellent staff, The Wharf can make your next event one to remember.

Location
119 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Alexandria
Cross Street
N. Lee St.
Parking details
On street parking available and public parking garage directly behind restaurant.
Public transit
Free trolley from Metro stop to the Wharf and transit stop 1 block from restaurant.
Entertainment
Multiple televisions for sports games, shows, etc.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Main Lobster BenedictUSD 28.00
Steamed Main lobster meat, poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffins and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Eggs BenedictUSD 14.00
Poached eggs, VA smoked ham and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Eggs ChesapeakeUSD 22.00
Poached eggstopped w/lump crabmeat, and a butter cream sauce, w/roasted potatoes
Crab Cakes BenedictUSD 26.00
Two crab cakes w/poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffins and Hollandaise sauce, w/potato hash
Bread Pudding French ToastUSD 12.00
Candied walnuts, maple syrup, chantilly cream and fresh fruits

Cocktail

Surf & Turf Bloody MaryUSD 14.00
Our spicy bloody Mary House-made mix, with vodka, slice of crispy bacon, and jumbo Shrimp
MimosaUSD 5.00

What 3,458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wharf delights diners with "amazing" seafood and attentive service in a charming Old Town Alexandria setting. Guests praise the "exceptional" crab cakes and seafood specials. While some reviews note occasional service delays, the restaurant consistently offers a "wonderful" dining experience with its diverse menu and inviting atmosphere.

3,458 Reviews

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Tiffany
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family will definitely go back. The food and service were great.
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Katie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in town for a long weekend and found the Wharf online. A great atmosphere and the food was… AMAZING! We could not go wrong - the crab cake, seafood special, lobster ravioli, and succotash were all so good, and the price wasn’t bad either. Staff was very sweet and brought out cheesecake for our Anniversary as well! Highly recommend if you’re in Alexandria.
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Susan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a great experience. We went for our anniversary dinner and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. I had the chicken Marsala and had enough to bring home for the next day. My husband had the stuffed flounder, also delicious. Would highly recommend. It seems like a restaurant that appreciates you.
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Alex
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, service, food quality. Definitely recommend!
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James
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Perfect location. Will recommend in the future.
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Arnita
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was great! Cozy intimate. Soft music would have been nice. The waiter was excellent, attentive, patient, well groomed, paid attention to detail, checked on us constantly. It was my partners birthday 🥳 celebration and we enjoyed it immensely. I have already started recommending it and we will be back😁
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Kenneth
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. I recommend and will return.
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Nick
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Caesar salad was lacking parm cheese and not worth it. Entree of stuffed shrimp was a little disappointing.
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Megan
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We love it here… last night was not a good night for service. Over an hour and a half for food- waiter brought some else’s meals; people who arrived 30 minutes after us with same size party left 30 minutes before us. A gratuity was still placed on the bill. I will give the manager kudos for providing some dessert (not for the whole table) and discounting the wine, but with a bill over $400 for six people- it should not have taken over 2 hours when the other tables were empty.
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Edward
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My group of three had a wonderful dining experience at the Wharf. Our waiter, Diego, was marvelous. Our seats were upstairs and the dining room was full--and very quiet. We'll be back. Again, our server, Diego, was simply outstanding.
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The Wharf is rated 4.5 stars by 3458 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

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119 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Lee St.
Area
Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On street parking available and public parking garage directly behind restaurant.
Public transit
Free trolley from Metro stop to the Wharf and transit stop 1 block from restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Multiple televisions for sports games, shows, etc.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wharfrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 836-2836
Catering
We offer small-scale catering services in the direct Old Town area. For larger inquiries, please call to discuss with a manager.
Private party facilities
With our beautiful private dining room on the second floor, The Wharf is the perfect place for your next business meeting or special occasion. With our fresh seafood and excellent staff, The Wharf can make your next event one to remember.

The Wharf

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Salad

Seafood Cioppino

Stuffed Chesapeake Flounder

Menu

Main

Main Lobster BenedictUSD 28.00

Eggs BenedictUSD 14.00

Eggs ChesapeakeUSD 22.00

Crab Cakes BenedictUSD 26.00

Bread Pudding French ToastUSD 12.00

Cocktail

Surf & Turf Bloody MaryUSD 14.00

MimosaUSD 5.00

What 3,458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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