Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Name: Joe Theismann's Restaurant
Address: 1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 739-0777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2395 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Celebrating the professional football career of Joe Theismann and the American traditions surrounding professional sports, Joe Theismann's Restaurant presents a menu of upscale bar and pub fare, plus a full bar featuring beer, wine and craft cocktails. The restaurant is centered around a main dining area with flat-screen TVs for watching the game, plus an intimate lounge area flanked by leather sofas, and secondary dining room that can be closed off for private events. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 739-0777
Website
https://www.theismanns.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Joe Theismann's offers spaces & menus to accommodate parties of 1 to 101. With 35 years of experience & a location within walking distance of the metro & several hotels, the restaurant has become a popular party spot. Frequently hosted gatherings include Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement/Promotion parties, Reunions, Holiday gatherings, Showers & Office Parties of all kinds. In warm weather, a rooftop patio provides receptions way "above the rest". Off-premise catering also available. The party planning team - friendly, efficient and experienced - works with you to create the event you envision.
Private party facilities
Theismann’s Restaurant is an inviting neighborhood establishment in Old Town Alexandria, providing casual fine-dining service in a lively environment with a variety of event & large party options. With close proximity to Metro and hotels and on-site parking, Theismann's is the perfect event venue!

Location
1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighbourhood
Alexandria
Cross Street
King Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is well served by public transportation. The King Street Metro train is located across the street on the blue and the yellow lines, only two stops from Reagan Airport. Also across the street are the Amtrak and VRE trains, Alexandria Dash Bus and REX bus stops as well as the free city Tolley.
Entertainment
Satellite sports: fourteen high definition TV"s showing most major sporting events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

HOT BEER CHEESE VUS$12.00
golden lager, soft pretzels
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS VUS$12.00
pickled onion and cucumber relish, feta cheese, paprika, warm pita
CRISPY CALAMARIUS$14.00
light breading, parmesan, herbs, lemon, marinara, blackened ranch
BROILED CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIPUS$16.00
lump blue crab, pimientos, bay spiced tortilla chips
HOUSE MADE ONION RINGS VUS$9.00
panko bread crumbs, blackened ranch dressing
SPICY P.E.I. MUSSELSUS$14.00
tomatoes, garlic, crushed peppers, white wine, herbs, garlic toast
JTR CHICKEN FINGERSUS$10.00
hand breaded, house duck sauce
GIANT CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART BREAD VUS$13.00
mozzarella, garlic butter, san marzano marinara
CHICKEN FRIED PICKLES VUS$8.00
blackened ranch

SOUP & SALADS

Add to any salad: grilled chicken +7 | chicken fingers +5 | grilled salmon +15

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$12.00
braised short rib, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, garlic toast
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDERUS$9.00
fresh shucked clams, bacon, corn, potatoes, onions, celery, cream, herbs
GARDEN SALAD V
mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shaved red onions, garlic croutons, champagne vinaigrette
- $7.00
- $12.00
GREENS & FETA SALAD V G
dried cranberries, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette
- $8.00
- $13.00
CAESAR SALAD*
romaine, creamy garlic dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan
- $8.00
- $13.00
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALADUS$18.00
iceberg & romaine, grape tomatoes, bacon, cheddar, red onions, hard boiled egg, honey-mustard & house made ranch
GREEK SALAD V G
romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved red onions, lemon-oregano dressing
- $8.00
- $13.00

BAR PIZZA

Unique 8" thin pan pizzas

THREE CHEESE VUS$8.50
cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce
PEPPERONIUS$9.50
cup and char pepperoni, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
BUFFALO CHICKENUS$10.50
grilled chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, joe's buffalo sauce & blue cheese drizzle
CUBANOUS$10.50
braised mojo pork, salami, pickles, dijonnaise, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
MEDITERRANEAN VUS$9.50
feta, roasted peppers, olives, oregano, cheddar, mozzarella, pizza sauce
VEGETARIAN CHORIZO VUS$11.50
impossible chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic butter

WINGS

SAUCES: joe's buffalo | honey-bourbon teriyaki | garlic-parmesan | lemon-pepper | old no. 7 bbq

BREADED OR NAKED
choice of blue cheese or ranch
- 6 wingsUS$13.00
- 12 wingsUS$24.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Served with skin-on fries

JOE'S ALL-AMERICAN BURGER*US$18.00
house-ground prime double smashed beef patties, american cheese, pickles, shredded iceberg, russian dressing, onion-brioche bun
BBQ BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER*US$19.00
house-ground prime chuck, crisp bacon, cheddar, crispy onions, old no. 7 bbq, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, kaiser roll
BBQ GRILLED CHICKENUS$17.00
crisp bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, old no.7 bbq sauce, kaiser roll
CORNED BEEF REUBENUS$19.00
house made corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marbled rye
JTR CUBANOUS$18.00
braised mojo pork, capicola, salami, swiss cheese, pickles, dijonnaise, pressed bread
LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICHUS$24.00
lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, creole slaw, kaiser roll
BUFFALO CHICKENUS$18.00
crispy breaded chicken thigh, joe's buffalo sauce, blue cheese, ranch, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, kaiser roll
CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICHUS$19.00
house roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, toasted pullman bread

MAINS

45 DAY AGED FILET MIGNON*US$39.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, red wine-shallot demi-glace, asparagus
BABY BACK RIBS
spice rubbed, slow cooked & char grilled, old no. 7 bbq sauce, skin-on fries
- half rackUS$23.00
- full rackUS$34.00
JOE'S FAVORITE SPIRALE & CHICKENUS$21.00
pan fried chicken breast, house made pasta, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cream
CHICKEN LOUISIANA GUS$25.00
shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, cajun cream sauce, basmati rice
60 DAY AGED 12oz NY STRIP* GUS$44.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, garlic-green beans, bearnaise butter
BLACKENED SALMON*US$28.00
grilled asparagus, crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, lemon-caper sauce, herbs
FISH & CHIPSUS$22.00
beer-battered cod, skin-on fries, creole slaw, lemon, tartar sauce
LUMP CRAB CAKESUS$36.00
skin-on fries, creole slaw, lemon, tartar sauce
JTR CHICKEN FINGERS
hand breaded, skin-on fries, house duck sauce
- 1⁄2 lbUS$16.00
- 1 lbUS$21.00
PRIME ALL BEEF MEATLOAFUS$21.00
crispy garlic-parmesan potatoes, garlic-green beans, crispy onions, old no.7 bbq glaze

SIDES

CRISPY GARLIC-PARMESAN POTATOES VUS$7.00
SKIN-ON FRIES VUS$6.00
SAUTÉED GARLIC GREEN BEANS V GUS$7.00
CREOLE COLESLAW V GUS$5.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS V GUS$9.00

What 2,395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe Theismann's Restaurant is a vibrant dining spot in Alexandria, praised for its flavorful and diverse menu, "excellent service," and lively atmosphere perfect for sports fans. Guests enjoy standout dishes like the crab dip and smash burger, with "attentive" staff enhancing the experience. A great choice for casual dining and celebrations.

2,395 Reviews

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lovegreatfood
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a great experience. We waited a while before anyone acknowledged our table to take our drink order.
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Quiana
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was amazing.. definitely will be going back.
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maryalice
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was hot, plentiful, and pleasing to see. The waiter was attentive without hovering.
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julie
Columbus
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good service and food. Always a great choice
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Tosin
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I recently visited Joe Theismann, an upscale sports bar, during Restaurant Week, and while the food was absolutely fantastic, the service left a lot to be desired. Let’s start with the positives—the Restaurant Week menu was an incredible deal, offering a well-curated selection of dishes that showcased both quality and creativity. Every course was delicious, from the perfectly cooked appetizers to the flavorful entrées. The portions were generous, and it was clear that the kitchen put real effort into execution. The desserts were another highlight—decadent, well-balanced, and the perfect way to end the meal. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by poor service. Our server was inattentive, borderline rude, and seemed completely uninterested in making our visit enjoyable. The mussels were brought out and we had no silverware. When I told her I needed it she seemed annoyed. It was disappointing, especially considering the upscale vibe and the level of food quality. Would I return? Maybe—but I’d hope for a different server because the food is absolutely worth it. If management could step up the service to match the kitchen’s excellence, this place would be an easy five-star experience.
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Jim
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El was an excellent waitress, very accommodating to our group. Food was excellent
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Dino
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sea bass was cooked perfectly and very good meatloaf
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M
Portland
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was disappointing. No vegan options for restaurant week and server offered no assistance. Noises and poor service. We won’t return
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Norm
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted with a warm welcome at the hosted station. Our waiter was attentive, quick and informative. The atmosphere was lively without being annoying. TV's were easy to se if you wanted to see them. Our party of 3 enjoyed 3 different entree's. Our appitizer was a garlic cheese toasted bread with marinara dipping sauce. Our entree's were a 7oz filet mignon, a ribeye and a chicken/spinach noodle dish. There was nothing to complain about. The meals were done perfectly. Here in Old Town there are dozens of restaurants. Most are good or very good. But, many of the times I would visit one and say it was good but I just wouldn't need to go back to or make an effort to go back to. Theismann's restaurant is a place I would make an effort to go back to.
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Lynn
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve visited Joe Theismann’s a few times over the years and never been disappointed. The food came out hot and fresh. I had the chicken biscuit with the mimosa flight.
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FAQs

Joe Theismann's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joe Theismann's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 739-0777.

Joe Theismann's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joe Theismann's Restaurant

1800 A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross Street
King Street
Neighbourhood
Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is well served by public transportation. The King Street Metro train is located across the street on the blue and the yellow lines, only two stops from Reagan Airport. Also across the street are the Amtrak and VRE trains, Alexandria Dash Bus and REX bus stops as well as the free city Tolley.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Satellite sports: fourteen high definition TV"s showing most major sporting events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theismanns.com/
Phone number
(703) 739-0777
Catering
Joe Theismann's offers spaces & menus to accommodate parties of 1 to 101. With 35 years of experience & a location within walking distance of the metro & several hotels, the restaurant has become a popular party spot. Frequently hosted gatherings include Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement/Promotion parties, Reunions, Holiday gatherings, Showers & Office Parties of all kinds. In warm weather, a rooftop patio provides receptions way "above the rest". Off-premise catering also available. The party planning team - friendly, efficient and experienced - works with you to create the event you envision.
Private party facilities
Theismann’s Restaurant is an inviting neighborhood establishment in Old Town Alexandria, providing casual fine-dining service in a lively environment with a variety of event & large party options. With close proximity to Metro and hotels and on-site parking, Theismann's is the perfect event venue!

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CRISPY CALAMARI

BLACKENED SALMON

CAESAR SALAD

STARTERS

HOT BEER CHEESE VUS$12.00

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS VUS$12.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUS$14.00

BROILED CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIPUS$16.00

HOUSE MADE ONION RINGS VUS$9.00

SPICY P.E.I. MUSSELSUS$14.00

JTR CHICKEN FINGERSUS$10.00

GIANT CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART BREAD VUS$13.00

CHICKEN FRIED PICKLES VUS$8.00

SOUP & SALADS

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$12.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDERUS$9.00

GARDEN SALAD V

GREENS & FETA SALAD V G

CAESAR SALAD*

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALADUS$18.00

GREEK SALAD V G

BAR PIZZA

THREE CHEESE VUS$8.50

PEPPERONIUS$9.50

BUFFALO CHICKENUS$10.50

CUBANOUS$10.50

MEDITERRANEAN VUS$9.50

VEGETARIAN CHORIZO VUS$11.50

WINGS

BREADED OR NAKED

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

JOE'S ALL-AMERICAN BURGER*US$18.00

BBQ BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER*US$19.00

BBQ GRILLED CHICKENUS$17.00

CORNED BEEF REUBENUS$19.00

JTR CUBANOUS$18.00

LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICHUS$24.00

BUFFALO CHICKENUS$18.00

CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICHUS$19.00

MAINS

45 DAY AGED FILET MIGNON*US$39.00

BABY BACK RIBS

JOE'S FAVORITE SPIRALE & CHICKENUS$21.00

CHICKEN LOUISIANA GUS$25.00

60 DAY AGED 12oz NY STRIP* GUS$44.00

BLACKENED SALMON*US$28.00

FISH & CHIPSUS$22.00

LUMP CRAB CAKESUS$36.00

JTR CHICKEN FINGERS

PRIME ALL BEEF MEATLOAFUS$21.00

SIDES

CRISPY GARLIC-PARMESAN POTATOES VUS$7.00

SKIN-ON FRIES VUS$6.00

SAUTÉED GARLIC GREEN BEANS V GUS$7.00

CREOLE COLESLAW V GUS$5.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS V GUS$9.00

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FAQs

Does Joe Theismann's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Joe Theismann's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Joe Theismann's Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information