evening star cafe (alexandria)

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since opening in august of 1997, the evening star caf has become one of the most popular restaurants in alexandria, virginia. the restaurant features sophisticated and eclectic american food in a casual and stylish setting, with two separate bars, featuring a combined twenty beers on tap, ten bottled beers, and nineteen wines by the glass. the evening star cafs unique relationship with the daily planet wine shop, located right next door, allows diners to choose from a wine list that features over 1000 bottles of carefully selected wines. all wines in the daily planet may be purchased at the caf for its retail price plus a modest corking fee.

website and related links: [ www.eveningstarcafe.net ] [ menu ]
cuisines: american, cajun / creole
alcohol: full bar
smoking is only at bar
hours of operation: dinner: sun-thurs 5:30-10, fri-sat 5:30-11 lunch: tues-sat 11:30am-2:30pm brunch: sun 11:30 am-3pm
payment methods: gift certificates, american express, mastercard/eurocard, visa, discover
parking availability: street parking, own parking lot
attire: dressy casual
overall ratings based on user reviews:

foodrating:	9.3
servicerating:	7.3
ambiancerating:	8.0
overallrating:	8.0

posted by:  an anonymous user  on 2004-07-21

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	8
ambiancerating:	8
overallrating:	8

review: the evening star is that rare find: a comfortable neighborhood restaurant with outstanding cuisine. it 's no secret to the folks in del ray or alexandria. the place is usually full, even in the middle of the week, and the back-room bar is a good place to wait for your name to be called. the menu is generally american, with gourmet touches worthy of the finest dc restaurants. always a delightful dining experience; with friendly service and excellent wine choices.
i recommend you order the the beef tenderloin on cheddar mashed potatoes, the lamb with feta gratin

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posted by:  an anonymous user  on 2004-07-21

foodrating:	8
servicerating:	8
ambiancerating:	10
overallrating:	8

review: evening star cafe is a quirky little restaurant in a quaint little quirky neighborhood. the atmosphere is sophisticated and a little nutty (the royal " thrones " at the standalone tables, for one). the two bar areas are kitschy/funky and offer a relaxed atmosphere. but all is serious with the food. my husband was delighted with the veal shanks, and my sea scallops were perfectly translucent with tender asparagus tips over creamy risotto. the service was professional and timely. take a postprandial stroll a few blocks down mt. vernon avenue for the best frozen custard in town at the dreamery. moderately priced and child-friendly.

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posted by:  an anonymous user  on 2004-07-21

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	6
ambiancerating:	6
overallrating:	8

review: this place has great food in a neighborhood environment. the bar is great too, but don 't expect to get any fancy cocktails here. the beef tenderloin was great, as were the crabcakes. you will have to wait for a table, though, because this place is always packed!
i recommend you order the crab cakes, beef tenderloin

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