Barca Wine Bar & Pier

4.8

1773 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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BARCA is Old Town Alexandria's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. Located in Robinson, BARCA (Spanish for boat) styles shipyard chic and Catalonian coastal influence into a waterfront Pier and Wine Bar. Both indoor and outdoor locales serve up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 638-1100
Website
https://www.barcaalx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Leo Estrada

Location
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
Duke Street and South Union Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Thanksgiving Specials
Nov 28, 2024 only
Cozy up with your favorite glass of red wine and enjoy one of our delicious Thanksgiving Day plates along with our regular menu. Turkey Kofte | mint, cinnamon, cranberry chutney, garlic yogurt Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato | Aleppo-cinnamon honey, whipped feta Open 11 AM - 8 PM Thanksgiving Day

Popular dishes

What 1,773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barca Wine Bar & Pier offers an exceptional dining experience by the water with "stunning views" of the Alexandria waterfront. Known for its "delicious tapas" and extensive wine list, the location is ideal for enjoying brunch or dinner. The ambiance is lively, and the staff is "attentive and friendly." The outdoor setting is a highlight, though weather considerations are important. Overall, Barca is a favorite spot for locals and visitors seeking a vibrant and flavorful meal.

1,773 Reviews

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Emily
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always friendly, efficient service and delicious food.
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nader
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites. Get the feeling you’re on vacation as you sit by the water outside and enjoy tapas that never disappoint.
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lynda lee
Baltimore
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Butternut squash👍👍 Mushroom crostini👍👍😋 Tuna👍👍 Date 👍👍
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Richard
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful out door on Potomac River dinning. Perfect on a nice day.
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Erin
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and beautiful view over the water. I would definitely go back if I'm visiting the area again.
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Patricia
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat outside for lunch ... the sunny was shining, the wine was good, the food was unique and yummy as always ... and the service was never far away. Love Barca :-)
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Jeff
Greater Boston
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We are a couple in our 50s. We met friends last night at Barca and we were served RAW hamburger in their kebabs. When I complained to one of the servers, she was very doubtful and put-off. I told her I wanted a manager, who came over and offered to take charges off our bill. The gesture was appreciated, but today my husband and I are ill with stomach upset and nausea. I'm posting here as a public health warning: if you order meat in this establishment, check it before you bite into it.
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Marsha
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always. Love Barca and every time we go it is great.
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Tami
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location on the river with gorgeous view. Wide variety of tapas selections so there is something for everyone. Three items made a lovely lunch for two.
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Paulita
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice waterfront bar restaurant. The food was good. Nice variety of tapas to choose from. Did not like the Sangria, I could tell they were pre made and was very watery. But the location and view were nice.
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FAQs

Barca Wine Bar & Pier is rated 4.8 stars by 1773 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
Duke Street and South Union Street
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Leo Estrada
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.barcaalx.com/
Phone number
(703) 638-1100

Barca Wine Bar & Pier

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

Thanksgiving Specials

Popular dishes

BEC CROQUETAS

Beef Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin

Menu

What 1,773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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