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Mystic Bar & Grill, Alexandria, VA

Mystic Bar & Grill

4.4
4.4
50 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 565-9808
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mystic Bar & Grill offers a delightful blend of barbecue and southern cuisine, earning praise for "excellent friendly servers" and a "fantastic new addition to Old Town." Diners rave about the tender ribs, "super tasty" baby back ribs, and diverse seafood options like "top drawer" she crab soup. The welcoming ambiance and creative cocktails make it a must-visit.

50 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A warm, welcoming casual place, with great service & fantastic bar food! My fellow guest savored the barbecue as I was savoring the crab cake sandwich! (Yes, superior crab cakes @ a BBQ joint!) We both thought the collard greens were amazing. We’ll be back!

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  2. Michael

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a great, no fuss Valentine’s Day dinner. The restaurant wasn’t crowded and the full menu was available plus a V-day featured special. My wife enjoyed a Caesar salad and the BBQ salmon while I had the catfish. We also had fried green tomatoes and the pecan pie. The menu was our primary reason for choosing this location. Neither of us are huge on barbecue, but there’s plenty mouthwatering options outside of the BBQ realm. Service was friendly and attentive. The food did take a little bit of time to arrive, but once it did, we both were happy. It has been a long week and we really just needed a relaxing spot with good food where we could talk, laugh and focus on each other. All boxes checked.

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  3. Becky

    Bristol20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. Slight issue with my salmon not being cooked as much as i liked it but they rectified issue quickly and was delicious when new plate arrived. Also offered a free dessert as an apology. Husband enjoyed his BBQ platter. Will return to try it again as staff lovely

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  4. Maryanne VIP

    Washington DC60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding! The service was friendly and efficient… and the food was simply fantastic! The fried oysters were the best we had ever had. Whoever is in charge of the fryer is doing a fabulous job of lightly and crisply battering the seafood and cooking what is inside to a delicious, moist flavorful point! The pulled pork… Just awesome! Love that there’s a variety of barbecue and hot sauces for you to add to your dishes. Cannot wait to go again! A family business that deserves to totally succeed! 

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  5. Pam

    Wilmington28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a while since we’ve been to this building . It was Ecco. So glad we gave Mystic a try! The crab cake was amazing- mostly chunks of crab with little filler! The chicken BQ was tender! We will be back!

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  6. Richard VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The host Sam was extremely welcoming.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best bbq in Old Town. Creative menu supported the bbq lovers in the family as well as my family members looking for something else. Great food and good service.

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  8. Theresa VIP

    Richmond23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful visit! The crayfish and shrimp fritters were delicious and delivered to our table promptly after ordering. My entree was wonderful as were the ribs my husband and daughter shared.

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  9. Matt VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t been back since this spot was Myron Mixon’s, which we weren’t too fond of. The area has always needed more great BBQ, and Mystic BBQ absolutely delivered. The food was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. P.S. If you’re a fan of collard greens, these are hands down the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant!

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  10. Jocelyn

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crab cakes were excellent and so was the brisket sandwich! Definitely a place to go to.

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FAQs

Mystic Bar & Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Mystic Bar & Grill

220 N Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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