Cocktail Garden at King & Rye

3.7

7 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Great for outdoor dining
Innovative
Great for brunch

Old Town Alexandria's favorite outdoor dining experience is back! Just steps away from the waterfront.

King & Rye is excited to announce the return of our Cocktail Garden experience located in our courtyard. The redesigned space features lounge areas, intimate dining spaces, fire pits, a summer music series and – of course – a special menu of stellar seasonal cocktails to explore.

The cocktail program, curated by General Manager and Executive Bourbon Steward Allison Strunk, is an addition to the already-robust cocktail experience at King & Rye, with a focus on a variety of spirits and fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs. Chef Tomas Chavarria has curated a Southern-inspired menu for the garden including shareables like Local Farmer's Charcuterie Board, Drunken Mussels, and a Taco Platter.

Book a lounge of a Taste of the South dining experience!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Tomas Chavarria
Private party facilities
Our contemporary yet casual private event space at King & Rye in Alexandria, VA features a presentation kitchen, outdoor terrace, outdoor courtyard, and full bar. For larger events, choose our outdoor seasonal patio or 50-seat semi-private dining room featuring an exciting view of the open kitchen.

Location
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3102
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Located on King Street between Pitt and Royal
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Free Dash bus and trolley throughout Old Town. King Street Metro nearby. Water Taxi at waterfront.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sorghum Roasted Flax Seed Granola$10.00
Pecans | Almonds | Greek Yogurt | Fresh Berries
Castle Valley Mill Oatmeal$10.00
Gala Apple | Maple Roasted Pumpkin | Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Buttermilk Pancakes$12.00
Brown Butter Apples | Diplomat Cream | PA Maple Syrup
Smoked Trout Tartine$15.00
Sunny Egg | Toasted Multigrain | Pickled Onion | Crème Fraiche | Radish
House Smoked Bacon Benedict$16.00
Biscuits | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Crispy Red Potatoes
Egg White Frittata$14.00
Roasted Sweet Potato | Cauliflower | MD Goat Cheese | Arugula
Virginia Breakfast$14.00
2 Eggs | Crispy Red Potatoes | Country Ham, Bacon or Sausage | Biscuit or Toast

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)$4.00
w/ House Made jam or w/ Sausage Gravy
Edwards Virginia Country Ham$7.00
Red Eye Gravy
Autumn Olive Farms Sausage Patties$7.00
House Smoked Bacon$7.00
Thick Cut | PA Maple Glaze

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.9Service
3.5Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

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MarjorieS
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked via OpenTable on Thursday for a Friday reservation at 10am which was later adjusted 11:15am with no issue. We arrived early for our reservation after a 45 minute commute only to find the restaurant closed. Hotel front desk was nice but an utterly ridiculous experience!
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Mattk
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic service and a wonderful atmosphere.
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KristenM
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I was looking for a lively spot for my birthday brunch but it was a ghost town... Service was okay a little slow to start and even though I stated on several spots in my reservation that it was my birthday no mention of it at all when we were there. Also you should post the hours of brunch, we were told an hour after we arrived it was already last call for drinks. Unfortunately not coming back for a fun brunch in the future.
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rm1966
Washington DC
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our group of 5 went for Sunday Brunch in the Cocktail Lounge Garden with their$25 per person cost (Entree and drink). Limited menu selection, but entrees we chose were all plentiful. Waiter was not very diligent and wound up charging us the a la carte prices instead of the advertised special.
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Blake
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for brunch in the cocktail garden. It was $25 a person which included 1 meal and unlimited juice. The juice was only orange or cranberry so you could make your own mimosas. Buying a bottle of champagne was reasonable at $32 per bottle. The food was good but nothing special. Based on the online description of brunch and the reviews I just expected a lot more
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We sat outside and although I enjoyed being out for brunch I would not go back
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FoodLover
VIP
Washington DC
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktail garden at King & Rye for Sunday brunch - We arrived early for our reservation and the restaurant accommodated us by seating us at a table in desirable location. The day was a perfect weather day and the garden was lovely. Our server was cheerful, helpful, and efficient - but did not push us to hurry through our meal. We enjoyed drinks, cinnamon rolls and entrees - at a reasonable price. If in doubt, try this restaurant!
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FAQs

Cocktail Garden at King & Rye is rated 3.7 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

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480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located on King Street between Pitt and Royal
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Free Dash bus and trolley throughout Old Town. King Street Metro nearby. Water Taxi at waterfront.
Executive chef
Tomas Chavarria
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Private party facilities
Our contemporary yet casual private event space at King & Rye in Alexandria, VA features a presentation kitchen, outdoor terrace, outdoor courtyard, and full bar. For larger events, choose our outdoor seasonal patio or 50-seat semi-private dining room featuring an exciting view of the open kitchen.

Cocktail Garden at King & Rye

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Breakfast

Sorghum Roasted Flax Seed Granola$10.00

Castle Valley Mill Oatmeal$10.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$12.00

Smoked Trout Tartine$15.00

House Smoked Bacon Benedict$16.00

Egg White Frittata$14.00

Virginia Breakfast$14.00

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)$4.00

Edwards Virginia Country Ham$7.00

Autumn Olive Farms Sausage Patties$7.00

House Smoked Bacon$7.00

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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