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The 12 Best Lunch Spots In Old Town, Alexandria

Updated: September 21, 2022

With gourmet sandwiches and homemade soups on every corner, there's no reason to skip lunch in Old Town. We analyzed the top blogs, restaurant review sites, and food publications to find the best lunches in Old Town. Beat the midday munchies at these fantastic lunch venues!

Find the perfect spot

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro

Mediterranean, $$, Old TownMediterranean, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5

Mae's Market and Cafe

Old TownAlexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 4.5

Thai Signature

Thai, $$, Old TownThai, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill

German, $$, Old TownGerman, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

King Street Cafe

American, $, Old TownAmerican, $Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5

Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden

American, $$, Old TownAmerican, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0

Mackie's Bar and Grill

American, $$, Old TownAmerican, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.0

Hen Quarter

American, $$, Old TownAmerican, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.2
Yelp: 4.0

Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge

American, $$, Old TownAmerican, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.5

Fresh Baguette

Bakery, $$, Old TownBakery, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0

The Handover

Asian, $, Old TownAsian, $Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0

Sonoma Cellar

American, $$, Old TownAmerican, $$Alexandria, Old Town
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0

What gets a restaurant into the top 10?

Figuring out the best restaurants can take a long time. We analyzed 518 lists and articles from top sources like , 16302 Alexandria restaurants’ ratings across Google and Yelp, and 823905 reviews – all with some boam magic to make sense of the madness. The restaurants you see have been featured in . As restaurants continue to adapt to COVID-19, you can trust us to show the latest information on which restaurants are open and how with our real-time data recommendation engine. Since boam gets no payment for showing these restaurants, you can trust the restaurants in this list. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.

FAQ

The highest-rated lunch restaurants with outdoor seating in Old Town are Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Nasime Japanese Restaurant and Mia's Italian Kitchen.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Mia's Italian Kitchen, and Diya Indian Cuisine are the highest-rated lunch spots for a pick up meal in Old Town.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Nasime Japanese Restaurant, and Mia's Italian Kitchen are the highest-rated lunch restaurants for take-out in Old Town.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Nasime Japanese Restaurant, and Mia's Italian Kitchen are the highest-rated lunch restaurants for a quick lunch in Old Town.

The highest-rated restaurants in Old Town for boozy lunches are Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Mia's Italian Kitchen, and Old Hat Bar.

Drink pairing tips

  • The perfect match for your banh mi

    Experts often pair banh mi with a glass of Mangose, a popular beer.

  • The ultimate drink pairing for banh mi


    Knowing what to pair with banh mi can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some white wine, particularly a glass of Kabinett. This, sweet, white wine balances the spicy banh mi.

  • Pair banh mi with Muscat de Alexandria

    For an elevated experience, pair your banh mi with Muscat de Alexandria. This combination works particularly well because this white wine cuts through the fattiness of the meat.


Fun facts

  • The ideal pairing

    Experts recommend pairing teriyaki sauce with red wine to complement the food’s sweet flavor with the sweet flavors of the drink.

  • A long-held tradition

    If you love of hamburger runs deep, why not plan a visit to The United States, the home of the original hamburger? The locals are so proud of their hamburger that it is widely recognized as one of the national dishes.

  • Overpriced, much?

    The most expensive lasagna costs a whopping$100! Would you be willing to pay$100 for a fancy Diamond and Gold lasagna?

Parking tips

Nobody likes to circle around the block looking for parking, especially if you’re hungry or in a rush. SpotHero is a digital parking reservation service that lets you pre-book a great parking spot.

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