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1 / 21#21. Landmark Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 S Whiting St Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Alexandria, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Alexandria using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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2 / 21#20. Aldo's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2850 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, American (New)
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3 / 21#19. Machu Pollo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 6128 N Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22303
- Categories: Latin American
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4 / 21#18. Sora Ethiopian Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5145-C Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Ethiopian, Breakfast & Brunch
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5 / 21#17. Chi Mc Chicken & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Landsdowne Centre Dr Alexandria, VA 22315
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Shop, Beer Bar
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6 / 21#16. Old Blue BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4580 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Caterers, Barbeque, Food Delivery Services
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7 / 21#15. 1823
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3737 Seminary Rd Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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8 / 21#14. Himalayan Soul Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8733 Cooper Rd Alexandria, VA 22309
- Categories: Food Trucks, Himalayan/Nepalese
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9 / 21#13. Hot Lola's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6544 Little River Turnpike Unit A Alexandria, VA 22312
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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10 / 21#12. Royal Nepal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3807 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Bars
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11 / 21#11. Railbird Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 804 N Henry St Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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12 / 21#10. Cortado Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4543 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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13 / 21#9. Old Hat Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 112 N Saint Asaph St Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: Gastropubs
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14 / 21#8. Taste of Eurasia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 428 A Hume Ave Alexandria, VA 22301
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Pizza
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15 / 21#7. Ferman Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4112 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
- Categories: Bars, Honduran
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16 / 21#6. Nazret Kitfo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 656 South Pickett St Alexandria, VA 22304
- Categories: Ethiopian
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17 / 21#5. Sprig's Coffee and Pastry Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2050 Ballenger Ave Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Wraps
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18 / 21#4. Smyrna Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7588 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 22315
- Categories: Greek, Turkish
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19 / 21#3. Josephine Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 109 S St Asaph St Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: French
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20 / 21#2. Marky's Munchery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6555 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, VA 22312
- Categories: Food Stands
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21 / 21#1. Zen Press Juice Bar & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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