Joe Theismann's Restaurant

4.5

2367 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

Celebrating the professional football career of Joe Theismann and the American traditions surrounding professional sports, Joe Theismann's Restaurant presents a menu of upscale bar and pub fare, plus a full bar featuring beer, wine and craft cocktails. The restaurant is centered around a main dining area with flat-screen TVs for watching the game, plus an intimate lounge area flanked by leather sofas, and secondary dining room that can be closed off for private events. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 739-0777
Website
https://www.theismanns.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Joe Theismann's offers spaces & menus to accommodate parties of 1 to 101. With 35 years of experience & a location within walking distance of the metro & several hotels, the restaurant has become a popular party spot. Frequently hosted gatherings include Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement/Promotion parties, Reunions, Holiday gatherings, Showers & Office Parties of all kinds. In warm weather, a rooftop patio provides receptions way "above the rest". Off-premise catering also available. The party planning team - friendly, efficient and experienced - works with you to create the event you envision.
Private party facilities
Theismann’s Restaurant is an inviting neighborhood establishment in Old Town Alexandria, providing casual fine-dining service in a lively environment with a variety of event & large party options. With close proximity to Metro and hotels and on-site parking, Theismann's is the perfect event venue!

Location
1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is well served by public transportation. The King Street Metro train is located across the street on the blue and the yellow lines, only two stops from Reagan Airport. Also across the street are the Amtrak and VRE trains, Alexandria Dash Bus and REX bus stops as well as the free city Tolley.
Entertainment
Satellite sports: fourteen high definition TV"s showing most major sporting events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

HOT BEER CHEESE V$12.00
golden lager, soft pretzels
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS V$12.00
pickled onion and cucumber relish, feta cheese, paprika, warm pita
CRISPY CALAMARI$14.00
light breading, parmesan, herbs, lemon, marinara, blackened ranch
BROILED CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP$16.00
lump blue crab, pimientos, bay spiced tortilla chips
HOUSE MADE ONION RINGS V$9.00
panko bread crumbs, blackened ranch dressing
SPICY P.E.I. MUSSELS$14.00
tomatoes, garlic, crushed peppers, white wine, herbs, garlic toast
JTR CHICKEN FINGERS$10.00
hand breaded, house duck sauce
GIANT CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART BREAD V$13.00
mozzarella, garlic butter, san marzano marinara
CHICKEN FRIED PICKLES V$8.00
blackened ranch

SOUP & SALADS

Add to any salad: grilled chicken +7 | chicken fingers +5 | grilled salmon +15

FRENCH ONION SOUP$12.00
braised short rib, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, garlic toast
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$9.00
fresh shucked clams, bacon, corn, potatoes, onions, celery, cream, herbs
GARDEN SALAD V
mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shaved red onions, garlic croutons, champagne vinaigrette
- $7.00
- $12.00
GREENS & FETA SALAD V G
dried cranberries, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette
- $8.00
- $13.00
CAESAR SALAD*
romaine, creamy garlic dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan
- $8.00
- $13.00
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD$18.00
iceberg & romaine, grape tomatoes, bacon, cheddar, red onions, hard boiled egg, honey-mustard & house made ranch
GREEK SALAD V G
romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved red onions, lemon-oregano dressing
- $8.00
- $13.00

BAR PIZZA

Unique 8" thin pan pizzas

THREE CHEESE V$8.50
cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce
PEPPERONI$9.50
cup and char pepperoni, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
BUFFALO CHICKEN$10.50
grilled chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, joe's buffalo sauce & blue cheese drizzle
CUBANO$10.50
braised mojo pork, salami, pickles, dijonnaise, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
MEDITERRANEAN V$9.50
feta, roasted peppers, olives, oregano, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
VEGETARIAN CHORIZO V$11.50
impossible chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic butter

WINGS

SAUCES: joe's buffalo | honey-bourbon teriyaki | garlic-parmesan | lemon-pepper | old no. 7 bbq

BREADED OR NAKED
choice of blue cheese or ranch
- 6 wings$13.00
- 12 wings$24.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Served with skin-on fries

JOE'S ALL-AMERICAN BURGER*$18.00
house-ground prime double smashed beef patties, american cheese, pickles, shredded iceberg, russian dressing, onion-brioche bun
BBQ BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER*$19.00
house-ground prime chuck, crisp bacon, cheddar, crispy onions, old no. 7 bbq, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, kaiser roll
BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN$17.00
crisp bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, old no.7 bbq sauce, kaiser roll
CORNED BEEF REUBEN$19.00
house made corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marbled rye
JTR CUBANO$18.00
braised mojo pork, capicola, salami, swiss cheese, pickles, dijonnaise, pressed bread
LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$24.00
lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, creole slaw, kaiser roll
BUFFALO CHICKEN$18.00
crispy breaded chicken thigh, joe's buffalo sauce, blue cheese, ranch, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, kaiser roll
CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH$19.00
house roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, toasted pullman bread

MAINS

45 DAY AGED FILET MIGNON*$39.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, red wine-shallot demi-glace, asparagus
BABY BACK RIBS
spice rubbed, slow cooked & char grilled, old no. 7 bbq sauce, skin-on fries
- half rack$23.00
- full rack$34.00
JOE'S FAVORITE SPIRALE & CHICKEN$21.00
pan fried chicken breast, house made pasta, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cream
CHICKEN LOUISIANA G$25.00
shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, cajun cream sauce, basmati rice
60 DAY AGED 12oz NY STRIP* G$44.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, garlic-green beans, bearnaise butter
BLACKENED SALMON*$28.00
grilled asparagus, crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, lemon-caper sauce, herbs
FISH & CHIPS$22.00
beer-battered cod, skin-on fries, creole slaw, lemon, tartar sauce
LUMP CRAB CAKES$36.00
skin-on fries, creole slaw, lemon, tartar sauce
JTR CHICKEN FINGERS
hand breaded, skin-on fries, house duck sauce
- 1⁄2 lb$16.00
- 1 lb$21.00
PRIME ALL BEEF MEATLOAF$21.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, garlic-green beans, crispy onions, old no.7 bbq glaze

SIDES

CRISPY GARLIC-PARMESAN POTATOES V$7.00
SKIN-ON FRIES V$6.00
SAUTÉED GARLIC GREEN BEANS V G$7.00
CREOLE COLESLAW V G$5.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS V G$9.00

What 2,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe Theismann's Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria offers "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a fantastic choice for any meal. Diners rave about the attentive staff and "great atmosphere." While some find it a bit noisy, the standout dishes like the garlic cheese bread and brunch options keep guests coming back for more.

2,367 Reviews

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K
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went for Xmas dinner - completely sorry we did. Carving station meats were all lukewarm to just cold. Carver was literally using his hand to put a sliced piece of Prime Rib on my plate. Manager wanted to set us way in the back room with literally no one else in there. Then lectured me on 'how a restaurant works' when I asked him to seat us in the main room where there was plenty of tables. The service was sub par and servers always distracted doing anything else, usually standing and talking with other servers. Very poor experience, food was just bad and mostly cold. Won't ever be going back.
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John
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don't usually care for buffet style but they did an excellent job. Food was hot and well prepared. One note...in a very dark room, it was difficult to identify the food selections. Font used on ID cards was impossible to read. Put some light on the subject !
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Ellen
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Joe Theismann's has always been our go to place for over 10 years. We opted to go here for Christmas because of the convenience. The only issue we had on this particular night was that we were not aware that there would be a "buffet" only service. We thought were would be able to choose from the menu. When we got there we were informed of the choice. The food was good as always but we were disappointed in the fact that spending what we spent, we were not able to take home our leftovers which we normally do. We loved our server and he was very attentive to us. It would just have been nice to know that the menu has changed. Other than that, we will continue to go to there.
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Van
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
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Gail
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value and food for a christmas Day celebration. Our service was great and Sammy did an awesome job. We appreciate everyone who gave up their Christmas to make sure ours was delightful
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Jason
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here for lunch many times - great spot. This was my first time visiting on a holiday. If I did this again, I’d just order from the regular menu. The holiday buffet was good, not great; and for the cost I would expect great.
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Diana
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely dinner with the family on Christmas Eve. Our service was fabulous, the food was delicious and the ambience was festive and comfortable. It had been about 35 years since we were there last time - much has changed. We kept it simple with ordering calamari (so fresh!), pizza (surprisingly fantastic and so much pepperoni!), salads (huge and fresh) and fish and chips (crunchy and light and mounds of chips). We plan to return again very soon!
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Jaime
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was nicely decorated for the holidays. The service was fast and very good. The food was delicious.
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Susan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Garlic bread app is good Joe’s favorite is good Meatloaf is good( green beans are under cooked)
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food has been sub par last few visits. Wont be going back.
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Joe Theismann's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joe Theismann's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 739-0777.

Joe Theismann's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2367 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 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joe Theismann's Restaurant

1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
King Street
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is well served by public transportation. The King Street Metro train is located across the street on the blue and the yellow lines, only two stops from Reagan Airport. Also across the street are the Amtrak and VRE trains, Alexandria Dash Bus and REX bus stops as well as the free city Tolley.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Satellite sports: fourteen high definition TV"s showing most major sporting events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theismanns.com/
Phone number
(703) 739-0777
Catering
Joe Theismann's offers spaces & menus to accommodate parties of 1 to 101. With 35 years of experience & a location within walking distance of the metro & several hotels, the restaurant has become a popular party spot. Frequently hosted gatherings include Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement/Promotion parties, Reunions, Holiday gatherings, Showers & Office Parties of all kinds. In warm weather, a rooftop patio provides receptions way "above the rest". Off-premise catering also available. The party planning team - friendly, efficient and experienced - works with you to create the event you envision.
Private party facilities
Theismann’s Restaurant is an inviting neighborhood establishment in Old Town Alexandria, providing casual fine-dining service in a lively environment with a variety of event & large party options. With close proximity to Metro and hotels and on-site parking, Theismann's is the perfect event venue!

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CRISPY CALAMARI

BLACKENED SALMON

CAESAR SALAD

STARTERS

HOT BEER CHEESE V$12.00

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS V$12.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$14.00

BROILED CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP$16.00

HOUSE MADE ONION RINGS V$9.00

SPICY P.E.I. MUSSELS$14.00

JTR CHICKEN FINGERS$10.00

GIANT CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART BREAD V$13.00

CHICKEN FRIED PICKLES V$8.00

SOUP & SALADS

FRENCH ONION SOUP$12.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$9.00

GARDEN SALAD V

GREENS & FETA SALAD V G

CAESAR SALAD*

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD$18.00

GREEK SALAD V G

BAR PIZZA

THREE CHEESE V$8.50

PEPPERONI$9.50

BUFFALO CHICKEN$10.50

CUBANO$10.50

MEDITERRANEAN V$9.50

VEGETARIAN CHORIZO V$11.50

WINGS

BREADED OR NAKED

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

JOE'S ALL-AMERICAN BURGER*$18.00

BBQ BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER*$19.00

BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN$17.00

CORNED BEEF REUBEN$19.00

JTR CUBANO$18.00

LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$24.00

BUFFALO CHICKEN$18.00

CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH$19.00

MAINS

45 DAY AGED FILET MIGNON*$39.00

BABY BACK RIBS

JOE'S FAVORITE SPIRALE & CHICKEN$21.00

CHICKEN LOUISIANA G$25.00

60 DAY AGED 12oz NY STRIP* G$44.00

BLACKENED SALMON*$28.00

FISH & CHIPS$22.00

LUMP CRAB CAKES$36.00

JTR CHICKEN FINGERS

PRIME ALL BEEF MEATLOAF$21.00

SIDES

CRISPY GARLIC-PARMESAN POTATOES V$7.00

SKIN-ON FRIES V$6.00

SAUTÉED GARLIC GREEN BEANS V G$7.00

CREOLE COLESLAW V G$5.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS V G$9.00

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