Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

4.6

2434 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Savor the flavors of early America at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, located just footsteps from George Washington’s historic estate.

Conveniently located 8 miles south of Old Town Alexandria and 16 miles from Washington, D.C., this is one of Washington’s best- kept secrets for romantic evening dining. Admission to Mount Vernon is not required to dine.

If OpenTable shows no online availability, please call 703.799.5296 to confirm, as seating may be available.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–7:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:45 pm Lunch Mon 11:00 am–4:45 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm
Phone number
(703) 799-5296
Website
https://www.mountvernonrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Wade
Catering
Our Catering Department is in charge of booking all of our private events, including Weddings, Corporate Functions, Baby Showers, Promotion Ceremonies, etc. Many of our Saturdays during Wedding Season tend to booked with Weddings, closing the Restaurant for the public. For more information, call our main number: 703.799.5062
Private party facilities
Just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., lantern-lit lanes, breathtaking Potomac River views, and exclusive access to the most popular historic home in American make Mount Vernon one of the most desirable event locations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Private party contact
Ashley Childs: (703) 799-6819

Location
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Parking details
Parking is directly across the street on Route 235 North.
Public transit
There is a Metro Bus stop at the corner of the crosswalk directly in front of the Restaurant. The Metro Bus stops at Huntington Metro, the end of the Yellow Line.
Entertainment
Tv at Bar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience steeped in history. Visitors rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like shrimp and grits, hoecakes, and crab cake sandwiches. The "wonderful service" and charming, colonial ambiance enhance each meal. It's a must-visit for its "unique and charming setting" and consistently "great experience."

2,434 Reviews

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Frances
Philadelphia
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful time! Go for Christmas the food is very good and a great value.
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Maurice
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely and unique menu. The peanut soup and turkey pop pie was wonderful. Quality and fresh ingredients!
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Carol
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Holiday lunch for four. Decent food. Dreadful setting. Servers looked pained, worn out. Perfunctory at best. Really disappointed in overall experience. Definitely will not return.
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Denise
VIP
Washington DC
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for a very nice lunch or dinner with friends or family.
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When family and friends from out of State come to visit, this is my go to restaurant outside the beltway. Access is easy, great venue at a historic site, wait staff and food is always the best. Ambience; well, you’re dining on many of Martha’s original recipes. Try the peanut soup, it’s delicious!
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May
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined with close friends and we had a wonderful time catching up while eating our great meal. Our server was attentive and very sweet. Other coworkers also were friendly. We will definitely come back to dine here again :)
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Stu
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
While most of the diners are tourists we are local and enjoy eating here especially when we know it’s not a big tourist time (cold December Sunday). The menu is varied from weekend brunch to salads, burgers, sandwiches and dinner entrees. Prices are in line for the area even perhaps a little lower. Service is always top notch. During busy times reservations are a must, there is a free parking lot directly across the street.
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Connie
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Mount Vernon Inn! The menu selections were extensive, including some of the items George Washington himself loved! We sampled the hoecakes (delicious) and peanut soup, which was a very rich and creamy soup that reminded me of French onion soup. My spouse had the French Toast off the Brunch Menu: it came with a side of cottage potatoes. I chose the Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast: don’t skip their croutons which are memorable. The portions were more than enough for us—especially the salad! We were seated in one of the many different rooms in a high traffic area which in hindsight I would avoid due to the noise and general commotion. Overall, though, I would recommend as part of the George Washington Mount Vernon experience!
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Tina
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, the service is spectacular, the setting beautiful, and the food is great! What better way to spend an evening and in a place so significant to our nations!
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Todd
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
After being seated and welcomed promptly, our table was ignored for 45 minutes - no beverage refill, the appetizer of two hoecakes ordered 10 minutes after being seated wasn't delivered, and the server did not visit the table or even pass by. When the meal was finally served after asking twice, the well-done burger was served rare and the grilled chicken sandwich had dry chicken and was drowned in broth to compensate. I purchased special tickets for an after-hours event at Mount Vernon for family visiting for the Thanksgiving and we were extremely disappointed with the service we received and the meal that was served. Despite the history and grandeur of Mount Vernon, we will be hard-pressed to return to the restaurant or the grounds.
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FAQs

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 799-5296.

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2434 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 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Additional information

Cross street
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–7:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:45 pm Lunch Mon 11:00 am–4:45 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is directly across the street on Route 235 North.
Public transit
There is a Metro Bus stop at the corner of the crosswalk directly in front of the Restaurant. The Metro Bus stops at Huntington Metro, the end of the Yellow Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Wade
Entertainment
Tv at Bar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.mountvernonrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 799-5296
Catering
Our Catering Department is in charge of booking all of our private events, including Weddings, Corporate Functions, Baby Showers, Promotion Ceremonies, etc. Many of our Saturdays during Wedding Season tend to booked with Weddings, closing the Restaurant for the public. For more information, call our main number: 703.799.5062
Private party facilities
Just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., lantern-lit lanes, breathtaking Potomac River views, and exclusive access to the most popular historic home in American make Mount Vernon one of the most desirable event locations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Private party contact
Ashley Childs: (703) 799-6819

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Bread Pudding

Menu

What 2,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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