King & Rye

4.2

744 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

King & Rye is the reflection of the bounty of the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. We feature seasonal, intentional ingredients sourced through real relationships with farmers, makers and butchers. With humble, refined menus rooted in tradition and authentic flavors that go beyond the expected to offer a deeper exploration of Southern cuisine, we're a place where you can expect slow food, proper whiskeys and genuine hospitality.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Website
https://www.kingandrye.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.
Private party facilities
Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .
Private party contact
Jessie Castner: (703) 842-2773

Location
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
King Street/South Pitt
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Public transit
King Street Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cherry Blossom Chef's Supper Club
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Our Cherry Blossom Chef's Supper Club is back! Executive Chef Tomas Chavarria is collaborating with The House of Suntory to create a Japanese and Southern fusion menu for this 5-course dinner experience. Each course will be accompanied by custom cocktails created with The House of Suntory spirits. An evening of mouthwatering food and heavenly spirits awaits... The first half hour of our Chef's Supper Club is a reception style to give our attendees time to arrive and mingle before sitting for dinner. Upon arrival, guests will be able to enjoy a welcome bite and cocktail from our House of Suntory Highball Cart. For the remainder of the event, be guided through a fusion of Japanese & Southern cuisine with cocktail pairings from The House of Suntory, with shared insight on ingredients, methods and the inspiration behind each menu item. CHEF'S SUPPER CLUB MENU WELCOME BITE | Sesame Tuna Cones FIRST COURSE | Okonomiyaki with Country Ham, Dukes Mayo, and Bonito Flakes SECOND COURSE | Wasabi Anson Mills Grits with Yakitori Shrimp and Furikake Broth THIRD COURSE | Cured Duck Breast with Miso Kidney Beans, Confit Beets, Brown Butter Miso Sauce, and Mizuna FOURTH COURSE | Shenandoah Valley Chicken Tonkatsu with Sushi Rice, Curry Sauce, Tonkatsu Spicy Sauce, and Pickle Daikon FIFTH COURSE | Hokkaido Flan Tart with Cherry Blossom Honey and Berries

Private dining

Cast Iron Cinnamon Roll$11.00
Cream Cheese Frosting | while they last!
Deviled Eggs$9.00
Organic Eggs | K&R Hot Sauce | Dilly Beans | Bourbon Smoked Paprika
Seasonal Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens | Crispy Shallots | Figs | Green Goddess Dressing
Buttermilk Pancakes$15.00
Brown Butter Apples | Vanilla Diplomat Cream | PA Maple Syrup

BRUNCH

K&R Cheeseburger$17.00
Smoked Cheddar | Whiskey Onions | Remoulade | Potato Roll | Tater Tots
Shrimp and Grits$21.00
House Smoked Bacon | Cherry Tomato | Shellfish Bisque
Creamed Chicken & Biscuits$17.00
Shenandoah Valley Chicken | Cream Gravy | Fried Egg | Sage
House Smoked Bacon Benedict$18.00
Biscuits | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Crispy Red Potatoes
Egg White Omelet$18.00
Cherry Tomatoes | Spinach | Asparagus | Firefly Farms Goat Cheese | Crispy Red Potatoes
Virginia Breakfast$20.00
2 Eggs | Crispy Red Potatoes | Country Ham, Bacon or Sausage | Biscuit or Toast
Cast Iron Breakfast$20.00
2 Sunny Side Eggs* | Crispy Red Potatoes | Autumn Olive Farms Sausage | Crispy Red Potatoes | Bell Peppers | Onions | Cheddar Cheese
Breakfast Sandwich$17.00
Biscuit | Scrambled Eggs | Secret Sauce | Bacon | Cheddar | Avocado | Arugula | Crispy Red Potatoes

SIDES

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)
With House Made jam or with Sausage Gravy
- Whipped Butter & Apple Butter$4.00
- With Sausage Gravy$8.00
Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse Grits$7.00
Hot Sauce Butter | Chives
Edwards Virginia Country Ham$7.00
Autumn Olive Farms Sausage Patties$7.00
House Smoked Bacon$7.00
1/4 in Thick Cut | PA Maple Glaze
Crispy Red Potatoes$6.00
Cajun Spices

COCKTAILS

Mimosa$6.00
Orange Juice | Champagne
Peach Bellini$9.00
White Peach | Prosecco
Pomegranate Mimosa$9.00
POMM | Champagne
Cider Mimosa$11.00
Apple Cider | Champagne | Cinnamon Sugar Rim

What 744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King & Rye offers a delightful mix of Southern-inspired cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Guests love the "great cocktails" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the "scallops and grits" and "deviled eggs." While some find the food average, the "ambiance and presentation" often receive high praise, making it a popular spot for special occasions.

744 Reviews

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Mary VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The server was curt and rushed us to entire meal even though the restaurant was not full. I think he was more concerned with getting off. We won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot! Great menu with reasonable prices and very knowledgeable staff. Will be back!
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diane VIP
Washington DC38 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A friend and I had brunch here today and it was less than stellar. never ate here before and since I live locally, I wanted to try it. I ordered scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes/sausage. Specifically asked for "soft" eggs and to make sure they were not "hard". they came out hard! potatoes were over salted and not very crispy. Biscuit was too hard on the outside as it if were day old. my friend had eggs benedict and could not figure out what was on the muffin. turns out it was mushy pork belly bacon, hardly edible. We left most of the meal on the plate but the server never questioned if there was a problem when she came to clear. will not go back as there are many other choices.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were really nice and accommodated our reservation even though we ran a couple minutes late! And the food was great.
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Matt
Washington DC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Person who seated us had attitude and made comments because we were 3 minutes early. Said 3 minutes means a lot in the restaurant business. First attempted to seat us at a window, then changed his mind , telling us that table was for a "regular" customer. Rather than choosing another window seat in the nearly empty restaurant, he seated us by a wall between windows. Eggs were perfect, bacon did not remotely resemble bacon. Potatoes were tasteless. Waitress was excellent. It was no problem, I simply won't return or recommend this establishment to anyone.
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Audrey VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food tasted fresh. Service was prompt. It was great the restaurant called to confirm my reservation especially noting about my note on needing a high chair. We were accommodated nicely.
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susan VIP
Philadelphia139 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Music was too loud and took away from the experience. The food was decent but quite salty. They tried too hard to sell their whiskey.
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Adam VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Been going here for years and always worth it!
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Lisa
Washington DC17 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Got d experience and nice atmosphere. Good for business brunch.
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scott VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, quiet atmosphere which was nice in the morning
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FAQs

King & Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 842-2761.

King & Rye is rated 4.2 stars by 744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
King Street/South Pitt
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Public transit
King Street Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kingandrye.com/
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Catering
Hold your private event at King & Rye inside the stylish Alexandrian Hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Beautifully appointed event space, seating 10 – 150, play host to a myriad of events including intimate wine dinners, swank cocktail parties, elegant rehearsal dinners and beautiful weddings. Our brick lined interior courtyard is ideal for receptions or dining, from southern cook-outs to garden-style receptions.
Private party facilities
Beautiful event spaces, seat 10 – 250 for private dining, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and, beautiful weddings .
Private party contact
Jessie Castner: (703) 842-2773

King & Rye

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Cherry Blossom Chef's Supper Club

King & Rye

Del Ray

The Courtyard

Custom inquiry

STARTERS

Cast Iron Cinnamon Roll$11.00

Deviled Eggs$9.00

Seasonal Salad$14.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$15.00

BRUNCH

K&R Cheeseburger$17.00

Shrimp and Grits$21.00

Creamed Chicken & Biscuits$17.00

House Smoked Bacon Benedict$18.00

Egg White Omelet$18.00

Virginia Breakfast$20.00

Cast Iron Breakfast$20.00

Breakfast Sandwich$17.00

SIDES

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)

Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse Grits$7.00

Edwards Virginia Country Ham$7.00

Autumn Olive Farms Sausage Patties$7.00

House Smoked Bacon$7.00

Crispy Red Potatoes$6.00

COCKTAILS

Mimosa$6.00

Peach Bellini$9.00

Pomegranate Mimosa$9.00

Cider Mimosa$11.00

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Review summary

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