Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Old Town Alexandria

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Open Kitchen

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Falls Church

Open Kitchen is a contemporary American Bistro and Wine Bar passionate about making, eating, and sharing good food with our community. Our chefs source fresh ingredients to create familiar yet innovative seasonal dishes that are paired with a dynamic wine list. We are an elegantly casual restaurant that welcomes the everyday diner as well as special occasion gatherings. Open Kitchen also hosts custom-designed, interactive, and engaging private culinary events for corporate functions and social celebrations. Everything we do is a celebration of the kitchen and the table as a place to relax, unwind and share in the joy of food, wine, and community.

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2. Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2424)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 95 times today

Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.

3. KILN

4.7

Exceptional(90)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 9 times today

Kiln is a thoughtful & locally sourced restaurant. Our menus represent the best ingredients the mid-Atlantic has to offer. Our open kitchen, centered around a live-fire hearth, invites guests to interact with the team and watch as we cook each night. Look for the warm glow at the corner of Prince & Washington in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

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4. Mystic BBQ & Grill

4.5

Awesome(41)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Alexandria

Booked 2 times today

Opened in April 2024 by a family that has been operating restaurants in and around Old Town for almost 50 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, Mystic has a diverse menu featuring Texas style smoked brisket, baby rack ribs & Carolina pulled pork. Meats are smoked low & slow in BBQ champion Myron Mixon's signature smoker that is front and center in our open kitchen. BBQ is just one part of this southern centric menu that also features fresh seafood including our signature spicy she crab soup, low country shrimp & grits & creole bouillabaisse. Not to be missed is the jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, which sets the standard for all of Old Town. Specialty sandwiches & unique salads are available all day in a casual setting that features upscale but moderately priced food. Great little wine list & large selection of draft beers are also available. Don’t forget about the “bananas foster” bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream & brown sugar rum sauce.

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5. Ada's on the River

4.7

Exceptional(3733)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 73 times today

Built around a custom wood-burning oven and featuring stunning panoramic views of the Potomac River, Ada's on the River draws inspiration from the ingenuity of Ada Lovelace, one of the greatest mathematicians of the 19th century. Ada's menus feature a selection of wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare, in addition to an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list.

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6. Oak Steakhouse- Alexandria

4.8

Exceptional(1821)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Alexandria

Booked 34 times today

Oak is a contemporary steakhouse located in Alexandria, Virginia, from The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Oak Steakhouse creates a menu showcasing the finest cuts of Certified Angus Beef, along with locally-sourced produce from farms in Virginia and across the nation. Oak Steakhouse is proud to use Certified Angus Beef, renowned for its exceptional quality, with each cut meeting ten exacting standards delivering superior taste and tenderness. Guests can expect a bustling steakhouse experience, with farm-to-table sensibilities, classic cocktails, and a global wine list in a convivial atmosphere. Oak Alexandria features an intimate and inviting dining room, with an open kitchen lined with sleek pewter tile, allowing guests a glimpse of the chefs in action. Rustic reclaimed wood and crimson leather banquettes adorn the space, which seats up to 110 guests in the dining room. A custom-built wine wall displays a selection of Oak's robust wine list which features over 200 bottles. Oak Alexandria also offers an outdoor patio that seats 36, as well as a sophisticated private dining room which is available for up to 30 guests.

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7. Redstone American Grill - National Harbor

4.3

Awesome(2707)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • National Harbor

Booked 33 times today

From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion.Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of guest satisfaction.

8. Namaste' Jalsa

4.3

Awesome(81)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Alexandria

We promise you an unforgettable, unique and delicious dining experience! Namaste Restaurant will provide unique and magical taste to Alexandria, Virginia through international creative food, and hospitality that will make everyone feel welcome and special.

9. Palette 22

4.7

Exceptional(3103)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 49 times today

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

10. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 10 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Karin
Washington, D.C. Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is absolutely delicious at Mia’s! I took my family right before Christmas and although the restaurant was busy the food came out pretty quickly. We have small children so we always appreciate restaurants that tend to serve their dishes in relatively short times. That said, the short time doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. Nonna’s Sunday gravy was legit the best sauce I’ve ever had in my life and I grew up around Italians and their Sunday “gravy”. Highly recommend.
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Mia's Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alexandria
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4.8
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Allysa
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Perfect spot to enjoy dinner with friends. Enjoyed sitting at the kitchen counter and the chefs tasting menu. Wonderful ambience and service.
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KILNPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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4.7
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BrendaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous as always but a particular festive vib this holiday season . Great wine by the glass , wonderful entree and fabulous expression martini with baileys . Brenda is EXCELLENT server and delightfully human being . Tolerated my craziness with poise and compassion . This is a gem of a place ! ( but still miss Chris and Rock!!)
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Ada's on the RiverPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town Alexandria
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4.7
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Jocelyn
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 24, 2024
The crab cakes were excellent and so was the brisket sandwich! Definitely a place to go to.
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Mystic BBQ & GrillPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Alexandria
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4.5
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Foodi
Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2013
Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chef make everything. Since we went on a Monday, wine was market price, so we enjoyed the salmon special and pork chop with a bottle of wine. Too bad they're closing the restaurant portion, because we would definitely go back. Looking forward to taking some cooking classes there though!
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Open KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Falls Church
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4.2

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Open Kitchen

2. Mia's Italian Kitchen

3. KILN

4. Mystic BBQ & Grill

5. Ada's on the River

6. Oak Steakhouse- Alexandria

7. Redstone American Grill - National Harbor

8. Namaste' Jalsa

9. Palette 22

10. The Dabney

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