Elaine's

Name: Elaine's
Address: 208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314-2613
Telephone: (571) 970-0517
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

247 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences.

Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
MARIA RAMÍREZ
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Location
208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613
Neighbourhood
Old Town Alexandria
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$12.00
Vodka, Kahlua, Expresso
SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINIUS$13.00
Pistachio Milk, Vodka
COOK’S COMAUS$15.00
Vodka, Frangelico, Ksarak, Lemon & Prosecco
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRDUS$15.00
Mezcal, Tequila, Dark Berries & lime, Rosewater, harissa, Aleppo & pomegranate, Egg white
LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINIUS$16.00
Rosemary, thyme & olive oil infused gin, vermouth
THE HIGGINS AVIATIONUS$15.00
Gin, Crème de violette, Maraschino liqueur, Lemon
THE GIBRAN JOURNEYUS$16.00
Dark Rum, Ruby Port, black tea, Middle Eastern spices, hazelnut & vanilla, clarified milk
MON MIROUS$16.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Amaro Averna, crème de cacao
POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDERUS$14.00
Cognac, Crème de cacao, Cream, Nutmeg

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elaine's offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "amazing food, drinks, and customer service." Known for its cozy ambiance, it's perfect for date nights or special occasions. Standout dishes include the halloumi appetizer and braised lamb shoulder. Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive" staff. Highly recommended!

247 Reviews

M
Marynelis
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and customer service! Will return.
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Lyssa
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal. There were 4 of us and we shared a ton of apps; hummus, babaghanoush, carrots, Brussel sprouts, and calamari. The pita is yum. All delicious! Then we shared a whole branzino which was so yummy. For dessert we shared the rice pudding and baklava. Excellent service. Lovely ambiance. Highly recommend!
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Laurel
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful time at Elaine’s. The food was excellent especially the halloumi appetizer. The waiter gave accurate descriptions of the dishes. Wonderful time all around.
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Elizabeth
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely neighborhood restaurant in North Old Town serving modern Mediterranean dishes. Perfect for date night. Fun cocktail selection, nice mezze and grilled entree selections, some with a nod to the owner’s Egyptian roots. Cozy but modern decor. Noise level was a bit too high for our liking due to a large, loud group seated nearby, and the lack of anything to absorb sound. Service was friendly, even if a little slow due to the volume of full tables on a holiday weekend. Prices seemed a bit high, but would definitely return again for a special occasion.
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lorraine
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday brunch was lovely. Especially recommend the mushroom crepe. Service was properly attentive.
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Caroline
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this beautiful restaurant. The owner and server we lovely and helped us orient the menu. Great cocktails and various mezze that kicked off the night and then lamb shank, two different salmon and one scallop entree to round out the meal.
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Sarah
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such amazing food and drinks! Service and atmosphere are fantastic as well!
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Robert
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mina was personable and attentive. She provided outstanding service
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Laura
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute spot with healthy food. An atmosphere where you can talk with your dinner companion!
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Erin
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decided to give Elaine’s a try on restaurant week last night. Because of some of the mixed reviews, I didn’t really have much in terms of expectations but I will say, my hummus, beef stew and baklava were all very good. The owner greeted us and explained that the restaurant was a homage to her grandmother which I thought was lovely. Our service was great and the pistachio martini was the best drink I have had in Old Town in a long time!
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FAQs

Elaine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-0517.

Elaine's is rated 4.6 stars by 247 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 25, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

208 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2613

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Executive Chef
MARIA RAMÍREZ
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.elaines-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(571) 970-0517
Catering
We offer catering from our lunch and dinner menus, and we also customize catering menus depending on your need.
Private party facilities
We offer four different beautiful spaces for private events

Elaine's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

Signature Cocktails

HEMINGWAY’S ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$12.00

SCRIBLERUS CLUB PISTACHIO MARTINIUS$13.00

COOK’S COMAUS$15.00

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRDUS$15.00

LONDON’S OLIVE OIL MARTINIUS$16.00

THE HIGGINS AVIATIONUS$15.00

THE GIBRAN JOURNEYUS$16.00

MON MIROUS$16.00

POPE’S BRANDY ALEXANDERUS$14.00

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elaine's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elaine's restaurant rated?

Is Elaine's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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