Chart House

Chart House is the best river view restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. Whether dining outside on the patio or indoors, this seafood restaurant gives gorgeous panoramic views of the waterfront and the sparkling city. Popular for Sunday Brunch, Chart House specializes in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties, succulent steaks and slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors.

Carluccio's

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Carluccio's is an international Italian restaurant group that offers a unique combination of all-day dining coupled with an in-house market with over 80 imported products sourced direct from small artisan producers allover Italy. Founded in 1999 and named after the founder and acclaimed cook, author and TV personality Antonio Carluccio, the Carluccio’s group has over 100 restaurants operating internationally in the UK, Ireland, Turkey, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. On June 3, 2015, the first U.S. location opens in Alexandria, VA on the corner of King Street and South Union Street in Old Town.

Virtue Feed & Grain

Virtue Feed & Grain takes its name from the building's long-ago function as a feed house. This historic structure located at 106 South Union Street in Old Town, Alexandria, has been converted into a modern American tavern that now serves as a casual spot with great drinks and delicious food.  Closest Metro is King Street.

Vermilion

Vermilion offers deceptively simple modern American cooking in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. From Chef William Morris' regional cuisine using local, farm-raised products whenever possible to the warmth of its ambiance and the gracious hospitality its staff brings to the table, Vermilion serves as an ideal location for a casual weekday dinner, a special occasion destination or simply a great gathering place for drinks.  Closest Metro is King Street.

Osteria Marzano

Osteria Marzano brings a unique dining philosophy to the greater Alexandria/Springfield area of Northern Virginia. Experienced restaurateur-owner Chef Carmine Marzano and his daughter Elena Pouchelon, who brought us Famous Luigi's, now offer a distinctive Assaggini Italian tapas-style bar menu and modern take on authentic Italian fare with this new restaurant.  Luigi's was one of our favorite restaurants in DC, so Keith and I joined my parents at Osteria Marzano for dinner to celebrate Keith's birthday.

Al's Steak House

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Looking for a piece of South Philly in the DMV? You have got to get to Al's Steak House in Alexandria. This place has been going strong since the 1950's and is the most authentic cheesesteak I have had outside of Philadelphia. Al's Steak House also makes great hot and cold subs, along with delicious dinner boxes. Located on Mount Vernon Avenue, make Al's your next lunch or dinner stop and join the legions of loyal customers who judge quality with their taste buds. Closest Metro is Braddock Road.

Hee-Been

Last date I was here: 09/11/2010

Restaurant: Hee-Been (http://www.heebeen.com/)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Total Rating: 3.7
Food: 4, Price: 3, Service: 3, Ambience: 4, Accessibility: 4

Summary: This family-owned Korean restaurant literally means "Fortune to our Customers" and offers Korean BBQ and sushi buffet. Regular entrees may be ordered off the menu as well. Recognized as one of the top Korean food establishments in Northern Virginia, Hee-Been is a great place to come with groups.

Keith and I went here for lunch with my parents. We sat at a table with a table-top grill built in and immediately headed to the buffet area to choose some sushi as starters. Various salads, noodles, and other prepared meats are also available. On the end side are the selections of seasoned raw meats that you can bring back to your table to cook. It provides a fun and social experience for the table. Since it is a buffet set up, you can return as many times as you like to sample each thing, however they do encourage you take only what you really plan to eat so as not to waste. High quality, natural ingredients are featured throughout all the authentic Korean delicacies. The food was very good and we enjoyed ourselves.

What I ate:

Various Sushi Rolls

spicy tuna, California, crunch crab

Various Tempura

fried squash, potatoes, vegetables

Man Doo Gui

pan-fried dumplings

Dak Gui

spicy marinated bbq chicken with rice and various pickled vegetables

Plus Keith ate:

Bul-Go-Gi

thinly sliced marinated boneless rib-eye steak

Kalbi

marinated beef short ribs

Daeji Bul-Go-Gi

spicy marinated pork tenderloin

Jap-Chae

stir fried vermicelli noodles with sliced vegetables and sliced beef sauteed in soy sauce

Ohhing Um Bokum

spicy marinated sliced squid

Shabu Shabu

fresh clams, shrimp, squid boiled in seafood broth with onions, peppers, and mushrooms