a.lounge+bar - Alexandria

4.6

19 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Featuring a mid-Atlantic inspired menu, a.lounge+bar delivers a captivating culinary experience in Old Town, Alexandria. Dive into fresh seafood dishes, such as Rappahannock oysters and expertly grilled whole branzino, or savor expertly crafted classics like our Amish chicken and prime steak & frites. Complement your meal with ingredient-driven cocktails inspired by Old Town's rich history or choose from our list of world-renowned wines. Enjoy al fresco dining on our expansive patio as the sun sets or sip handcrafted cocktails beneath the ethereal "mamacloud" floating above our bar, adding a touch of whimsy to your evening. Whether you're unwinding with happy hour drinks, catching up with friends, or simply indulging in a night out, a.lounge offers the perfect elegant and inviting setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 650-0200
Website
https://www.stayaka.com/hotel-aka-alexandria/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chris Neff

Location
625 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1511
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

A Taste of Two: Icons of Barolo
$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 26, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us for an intimate and unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary wines of Barolo. We're thrilled to present "A Taste of Two," Savor an exquisite five-course menu designed to complement the exceptional Barolos of Borgogno & Casa di Mirafiore. An unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and world-class wine.

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

a.lounge+bar in Alexandria offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful ambiance" and "excellent customer service." The menu features flavorful dishes like grilled branzino and vegetarian options. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and "intimate atmosphere." While some items like steak received mixed reviews, the overall experience is praised for "amazing food" and "superb service."

19 Reviews

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Adrian
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, but the portions were tiny. Lived the atmosphere and ambience, but our service was terrible. Took my expensive drink that was half full without asking. Rarely checked in on us, we had to get the manager for silverware.
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Daniel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for a date night and we both enjoyed ourselves.
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Don
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breath taking view upon entry. Positive energy from everyone who worked there. Immaculate setting and lighting, food was excellent as well. Sneaky little restaurant but did not disappoint. We went for restaurant week but I will certainly be back and maybe even stay cuz the rooms looks incredible as well. Thank you for a great evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Manager was incredibly welcoming and accommodating even before we got there and was very passionate and informative about the wine and drink selection. The drinks, wine, food, experience and ambiance were all wonderful! We will be back.
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Lynn
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for restaurant week and the food was amazing! Only complaint was the steak was a bit cold. But it was an excellent deal and the managers had excellent customer service and went above and beyond to recognize a birthday. Will definitely be going back!
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Diane
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious ! Our starters - roasted brussells sprouts & crispy maitake mushrooms were good! The grilled branzino was very tasty and perfectly grilled with a lot of flavor! Our serve Jeremiah was very attentive! The chef Chris came to our table a few times to see how the food tasted and asked for recommendations if there were any! The overall experience was exceptional! Thank you Chef Chris, Julie Best and Jeremiah for your awesome customer service!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Owen was awesome!
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John
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant, in an updated modern hotel, was the best! The service and the atmosphere were excellent. The portion size for the value was great. We really enjoyed the upbeat, lowkey music. It was a great place to explore in Old Town! Hats off to the manager too!
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Lynne
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Space is beautiful. Some food was great like the roasted oysters and the steak. Other items not so good like the crudo and French fries. Wine list is extremely poor. Place was on the empty side which did not add to the ambience. Couch seating was cozy. Not sure if I will be back.
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Rikki
VIP
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious vegetarian options! The vibe is very nice and upscale for Alexandria.
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FAQs

a.lounge+bar - Alexandria is rated 4.6 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for a.lounge+bar - Alexandria

625 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1511

Additional information

Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Neff
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.stayaka.com/hotel-aka-alexandria/dining
Phone number
(703) 650-0200

a.lounge+bar - Alexandria

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Additional information

Experiences

A Taste of Two: Icons of Barolo

Menu

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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