Area Information
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
President Kennedy’s words resonate more strongly than ever for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the 21st century. The Center opened its doors on September 8, The Center continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
3 blocks from the DoubleTree Hotel (about a 10 minute walk)
Complimentary shuttle service from DoubleTree to
Pentagon Centre Mall/ Fashion Centre every 30 minutes from
6 AM – 10 PM Monday-Friday.
Saturday and Sunday: 7 AM – 10 PM
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Restaurant Guide Crystal City/Pentagon City
Noodle and Company
1201 S. Joyce Street
703-418-001
Inspired by dishes from around the world, our Chef has prepared a menu of fresh cuisine, sautéed and grilled. Through fresh preparation of the finest ingredients-artisan sauces, hand-picked herbs, native spices-with crisp, hearty vegetables, grilled-to-order chicken breast and thin-cut steak, sautéed shrimp and organic tofu, we give you dishes you'll love eating as much as we love making them.
Sine Irish Pub
1301 S. Joyce Street
703-415-4420
The atmosphere is nice. They play Irish music at a level loud enough to listen to but soft enough to ignore. The booths are cozy, and there was a fire in the hearth. The food is basic pub food: shepherd's pie, fish & chips, stew, plus a few non-pub things.
Maggie Moos
1101 S. Joyce Street
703-413-6611
Ice cream and treats
Lebanese Taverna
1101 S. Joyce Street
703-415-8681
This cozy family style restaurant is known throughout the area for its friendly atmosphere and delicious food. The dining room is divided into two sections to maintain the cozy intimacy. And the service is quick and courteous, giving priority to your enjoyment of the delicious food coming from the open kitchen.
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Food Court/Eateries
Fashion Centre Mall at Pentagon City
Au Bon Pain; Bain’s Deli; Boardwalk Fries; Desert Moon Café; Frank & Stein; Great Steak & Potato Company; Kabuki Sushi; Kelly’s Cajun Grill; McDonalds; Panda Express; Pik-A-Pita; Pop’s Chicken & Sea; US Bistro; Villa Pizza
Restaurants
Fashion Centre Mall at Pentagon City
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
Metro level of the Mall
This 1940’s style corner malt shop offers hamburgers, fries and malts.
L&N Seafood Grill Restaurant
3rd Level of Mall
Seafood, pasta, delicious and freshly expertly prepared shrimp, lobster and fish. Served in a variety of ways at reasonable prices, great atmosphere, hours:
Mozzarella’s American Café Restaurant
Second level of the mall
Good old American food! Anything from chicken pot pie, pastas to gourmet pizzas.
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Pentagon Centre
Directly across from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
California Pizza Kitchen
Hearth Baked pizzas, creative pastas, incredible salads, delicious desserts and more.
Chevy’s Mexican Restaurant
South of the Border Fresh Mex Food and festive atmosphere; mesquite grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetable fajitas and home made tortillas.
Starbucks Coffee
Pentagon Centre: street level--- Hayes Street.
23rd Street Restaurant Row
Crystal City
15 minute walk from the DoubleTree Hotel
Kabob Palace
2315 South Eads Street
703 486-3535
Most popular dishes are chicken kabob (boneless and bone in) and chicken curry. Open every day except Monday.
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
2231 Crystal Drive
703 979-7275
Most popular dishes are Filet Mignon, New York Strip, T-bone Steaks, and fresh lobster.
Stars and Stripes
567 South 23rd Street
Most popular dishes are Maryland backfin crabs, St. Louis barbecue backribs, New York steak and New Orleans cajun penne.
Wild Azalea
(Southern Style cooking)
1648 Crystal Square Arcade
703 413-2250
Most popular dishes are Shreveport fish and grits, southern fried chicken breast, and Mama’s meat loaf.
Hamburger Hamlet
1601 Crystal Drive
Crystal City Underground
703 413-0422
Variety of entrees (hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, lunch/dinner entrees); reasonably priced.
King Street Blues
1648 Crystal Square
Crystal City Shops North
703 415-BLUE
Contemporary, southern roadhouse restaurant. Designed to seat 150 with separate “neighborhood” bar featuring the restaurant’s own “Roadhouse Red: microbrew and live blues; concentrates on smoked meats, barbecue, made-from-scratch soups and daily specials that have won acclaim in the Washington area.
Morton’s Steakhouse
16th & Crystal Drive
703 418-1444
Menu is a la carte, and our prices vary slightly by market. The average check for a full dinner for two is about $145.00 not including tax and gratuity, and that would depend on the beverages ordered with the meal. Dress code: business attire/smart casual wear. (jacket and tie are not necessary).
Young Chow
420 South 23rd Street
703 892-2566
Szechuan and Hunan Cooking. Most popular dishes are General Tso’s chicken, shrimp and broccoli with garlic sauce, and triple delight.
Demera
2325 South Eads Street
703 271-8663
Most popular dishes are doro wat (chicken marinated in lemon), yebeg alitchka (lamb), and yebeg tips (cubed lamb marinated in spices). Latin bands perform late night.
Athena Pallas - formerly Crystal Pallas
550 South 22nd Street
703 521-3870
Greek Cuisine Seafood & Mediterranean Dishes! All Freshly Prepared on the Premises, along with our Homemade Breads.
Café Italia
519 South 23rd Street
703 521-2565
Most popular dishes are veal parmigiana, baked fish of the day, and prime rib with pasta.
Portofino Restaurant
526 South 23rd Street
703 979-8200
Most popular dishes are chicken portofino, cannelloni al gratin, and omaggi di nettuno.
Bonsai Grill
553 S. 23rd Street
703 553-7723
Most popular dishes are sushi combinations, tempura, and teriyaki dishes.
Cha Cha’s
509 South 23rd Street
703 979-7676
Fish with Mediterranean flavors (Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece) is the predominant theme. The most popular dishes include zarazuela Valenciana, shrimp Estoril, and melitzana Santorini.
San Antonio Bar and Grill
1664-A Crystal Square Arcade
703 415-0126
Most popular dishes are house specialties, pollo asado, arroz con pollo, lomo saltado and Tex Mex brochettes.
Taco House
515 South 23rd Street
703 979-7033
Most popular dishes are chimichangas, chilles rellenos and fajitas.
Legal Seafoods
2301 Jefferson Davis Highway
703 415-1200
This lobby-level restaurant welcomes a regular neighborhood clientele of residents and business people from the vibrant Crystal City complex. ull take-out services are offered, and smoking is permitted in the bar area. The entire facility is handicapped-accessible. No reservations are accepted.
Top Thai
523 South 23rd Street
703 521-1305
Most popular dishes are pad Thai, chicken or beef with basil leaves and chicken with cashew nuts.
Saigon Crystal
526 South 23rd Street
703 920-3822
Most popular dishes are red snapper with ginger sauce; soft shell crabs, and fisherman clay pot.
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Old Towne Alexandria
Bilbo Baggins Restaurant
208 Queen Street
703-683-0300
Global menu, unusual beers & wines friendly service.
Chadwicks
203 Stand Street
703-836-4442
Serving classic American cuisine – steaks, seafood, salads and burgers
Clyde’s at Mark Center
1700 N. Beauregard Street
703-820-8300
This casual gathering place offers something for everyone, steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers and seasonal specialties.
Del Merie Grille
3106 Mount Vernon Avenue
703-739-433l
This hot new restaurant features innovative American cuisine. Specialties of the house include grilled items with a variety of side dishes as well as Southern-inspired chef’s specialties.
Duke’s Market Café
100 S. Reynolds Street
703-823-8162
Fine American cuisine plus early-bird specials, wide-screen TVs. Located on second floor of the Washington Suites Hotel.
Hard Times Café
1404 King Street
703-837-0050
Nationally famous Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili served in five different combinations, award-winning burgers, Texas grilled chicken sandwiches and a large selection of microbrewed beers.
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
1800 Diagonal Road
703-739-0777
Serving friends, neighbors, and celebrities for over 25 years. A gathering place with character, surprising cuisine and good time
King Street Blues
112 N. St. Asaph Street
703-836-8800
In the tradition of a Southern roadhouse with great barbecue
Majestic Café
911 King Street
703-837-9117
A new American restaurant in a historic diner setting
Morrison House’s The Grille
116 S. Alfred Street
703-838-8000
Relaxed American fine dining, with flawless service and menu that includes fish and free-range fowl
Royal Restaurant
734 N. St. Asaph Street
703-548-1616
An Alexandria institution – celebrating 100 years in 2004! – famous for family favorites.
Shooter McGee’s
5239 Duke Street
703-751-9266
American classics with live music Tuesday & Thursday plus lobster night on Wednesday
Union Street Public House
121 S. Union Street
703-548-1785
Alexandria’s favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood
Vermilion
1120 King Street
703-684-9669
A fun, hip, urban sensibility in the heart of Old Town
The Warehouse Bar and Grill
214 King Street
703-683-6868
The Best Steak & Freshest Seafood in Alexandria
Waterfront Gourmet
5 Cameron Street
703-518-5106
Offers a wide selection of home-style favorites in a comfortable atmosphere
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