Cedar Knoll

4.5

1672 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Established in 1941, Cedar Knoll is a historic restaurant with sweeping views of the Potomac River. Cedar Knoll is set just off the beautiful George Washington Parkway, which makes for a scenic drive. The restaurant was built around a log cabin dating back to the early 1800's, so the history is apparent from the moment you step inside. Each room possesses charming qualities adding to the ambiance. Whether you dine in the comfortable elegance of the Presidential Room or the natural splendor of the Botanical Room, both set the perfect stage for an evening with family, friends, and loved ones. Cedar Knoll is conveniently located minutes between Old Town Alexandria and George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 780-3665
Website
http://www.cedarknollva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Holden
Catering
We offer full service on and off-premise catering for all occasions!
Private party facilities
Cedar Knoll can accommodate all of your special event needs from intimate private dining events to weddings and corporate events. Cedar Knoll boasts beautiful Potomac River views from each dining space, customized menus and personalized event planning.
Private party contact
Jessica Rivera: (703) 785-3472

Location
9030 Lucia Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
George Washington Parkway
Parking details
We have a large private lot for your convenience.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Watermelon Gazpacho$12.00
watermelon, rhubarb, ginger, lime, tomato, cucumber, jalapeno, mango salsa
Harvest Salad$14.00
baby kale and spinach, apple chips, golden raisins, dried figs, morbier, pepitas, cider vinaigrette
Cheese Plate$20.00
international and domestic cheeses, chutney, crackers
Fried Goat Cheese$15.00
blistered grapes, honeycomb, basil, sweet and sour apricot sauce
Crispy Calamari$18.00
fried okra, pickles, dill, and lemon caper sauce
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$19.00
cauliflower turnip puree, bourbon honey butter
Grilled Octopus$19.00
patatas bravas, smoked paprika, creme fraiche, chimmichurri
Grandmas's Sausage Cheddar Fritters$16.00
country sausage, aged cheddar, chutney, cornichons, fondue sauce
Virginia Rockefeller$18.00
baked local oysters, Cointreau cream, Virginia country ham, herbed bread crumbs
Half Shell Oysters*$18.00
White Stones from Windmill Point, VA with mignonette, lemon

Showcase

Blackened Rockfish with Lobster Dumplins'$42.00
local rockfish, lobster dumplins', lobster broth, okra
Peach Glazed Pork Chop$38.00
smoked heritage pork chop, peach glaze, creamy gorgonzola grits
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$42.00
jumbo lump meat, tarragon, dill, lemon, bearnaise, kale, herb whipped potatoes, slaw
Jumbo Prawns and Scallops$42.00
garden curry, peppers, kaffir lime, coconut rice, bok choy, green grapes, papaya peanut slaw
Local Oyster Stew$36.00
pan fried local oysters, yukon gold potatoes, bacon, leeks, kale, buttermilk fried oysters, foie gras butter, grilled focaccia
Venison*$41.00
rosemary venison, brioche bread pudding, roasted figs, carrot purée, cocoa plum sauce
Angus Filet Mignon*$58.00
haricot verts, tobacco onions, bordelaise, horseradish butter, crispy potato soldiers
Veal Scallopini$36.00
pan fried buttermilk rosemary veal, truffled fingerling potatoes, vegetable melange, roasted onion puree, bordelaise
roasted half chicken$36.00
peach glaze, broccolini, creamy gorgonzola grits, baby greens
Wild Mushroom Tart$25.00
short crust, parsnip custard, cauliflower, roasted mushrooms, radicchio, arugula, truffle oil

What 1,672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Cedar Knoll offers a charming dining experience with stunning views of the Potomac River. Guests praise its "delicious food," "fantastic service," and "unique ambiance." The historic venue is known for expertly prepared dishes like veal scallopini and oyster stew. Patio dining enhances the experience with live music and a serene atmosphere.

1,672 Reviews

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Ann
VIP
New York City
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going to Cedar Knoll is always an exceptional experience! Whenever we have out of town, guess, we make it our business to bring them there. The food is exquisite, the ambience is lovely and historic, and the service is perfect.
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Craig
VIP
Los Angeles
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely historic location, wonderful service, dishes were creative and most were delicious, but heavy fried food for one of us was a bit much. Wanted to go here my whole life from growing up here, finally made it, and was overall a great get-together.
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Stephen
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal in the Main dining area near te fireplace
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Jackie
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our family had a very disappointing experience this evening at Cedar Knoll. First, we were not seated where we had requested to be (we had out of town family visiting for the weekend and requested to be seated in the main dining room). Second, our entrees were an hour and 15 minutes late and arrived cold and third, we were charged for the late, cold entrees without any kind of apology whatsoever, particularly the filet which was sent back - to arrive 30+ minutes later grossly overcooked, which we had to bring home in a bag due to the long wait time.
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Debra
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This was supposed to be a special price fixed menu for Christmas Eve served family style. The food was horrible-- the salmon mousse starter was too salty. The croquette starter was very greasy. The lobster and scallops main dish had almost no lobster and was cold. The scallops were rubbery. The beef was tasty but came as four very thin slices for a table of four people and was cold. The service was very, very slow and the price was $95 per person plus drinks, gratuity of 23% automatically added on and tax. For that price the food and service should have been impeccable. Unfortunately they were not. A huge disappointment. We won't be going back.
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Jeanne
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience!! Sparkling wine and champagne tasting was am amazing event!!
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Juliette
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers, sauces, and garnishes (veg) were excellent. Proteins were dreadfully mis-cooked: the venison was black-and-blue (raw inside), not rare, and the cutlet hadn't been tenderized before cooking and had been fried in too-cold oil, so the coating was a greasy, slimy mess. The only high point was Iko (sp?) who tried to apologize for the other staff and was very nice. Won't return -- too many other good places nearby.
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Adam
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner for four with cocktails, the best $20 cheese plate I’ve had, and exceptional entrees all around. Just the right place to take out of town guests for a really special meal.
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Darlene
VIP
Washington DC
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Cedar Knoll has beeen our go to for special occasions. Previous experiences have been excellent. Our most recent visit was not up to the standards we have come to expect from them. They seemed to be understaffed and the staff didn’t seem prepared. It took longer than usual for our pre-dinner cocktails to be served and our bread was not served until our appetizers. The quality of the food for the appetizer courses was excellent. After a long wait for our dessert to be served, we were quite disappointed in the quality. It seemed like it had just been pulled from the refridgerator. We will return with the hope that the service we experienced was an isolated situation.
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Diane
Washington DC
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal and love the special atmosphere. Definitely a good choice!
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FAQs

Cedar Knoll offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 780-3665.

Cedar Knoll is rated 4.5 stars by 1672 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

9030 Lucia Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
George Washington Parkway
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a large private lot for your convenience.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Holden
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cedarknollva.com/
Phone number
(703) 780-3665
Catering
We offer full service on and off-premise catering for all occasions!
Private party facilities
Cedar Knoll can accommodate all of your special event needs from intimate private dining events to weddings and corporate events. Cedar Knoll boasts beautiful Potomac River views from each dining space, customized menus and personalized event planning.
Private party contact
Jessica Rivera: (703) 785-3472

Cedar Knoll

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Local Oyster Stew

Grilled Octopus

Angus Filet Mignon

In the Beginning

Watermelon Gazpacho$12.00

Harvest Salad$14.00

Cheese Plate$20.00

Fried Goat Cheese$15.00

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops$19.00

Grilled Octopus$19.00

Grandmas's Sausage Cheddar Fritters$16.00

Virginia Rockefeller$18.00

Half Shell Oysters*$18.00

Showcase

Blackened Rockfish with Lobster Dumplins'$42.00

Peach Glazed Pork Chop$38.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$42.00

Jumbo Prawns and Scallops$42.00

Local Oyster Stew$36.00

Venison*$41.00

Angus Filet Mignon*$58.00

Veal Scallopini$36.00

roasted half chicken$36.00

Wild Mushroom Tart$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Cedar Knoll offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cedar Knoll restaurant rated?

Is Cedar Knoll currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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