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RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
RT's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

RT's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2296 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
RT's Alexandria's renowned neighborhood restaurant has been the place for fresh seafood in Northern Virginia for over 34 years. RT's has been a fixture on the Washingtonian Magazine's "Top 100 Restaurants" list in the metropolitan area and is one of the highest rated seafood restaurants in the nationally acclaimed "Zagat Survey". Their unique menu features many Creole and Cajun specialties including Jack Daniel's Shrimp, Spicy She-Crab Soup, Crawfish Etouffée , Jambalaya and their popular "Death" by Gumbo . This "Little Gem" is located in the heart of Alexandria only steps away from The Birchmere music hall and not only features a great menu but also has an extensive special list that changes on a weekly basis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    George Christou
  • Private party facilities
    Private full service dining room adjacent to main dining room accommodating parties up to 40 people.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Glebe Rd
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,296 people are saying

RT's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RT's Restaurant offers "authentic and affordable Creole and Cajun cuisine" with a "fabulous neighborhood atmosphere." Guests praise the "excellent food and service," highlighting dishes like crawfish étouffée and fried oysters. The intimate setting allows for enjoyable conversation, and the "festive decorations" create a welcoming environment for all occasions.
2,296 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food. Shrimp and lump crab delicious and the creole rice and spicy crawfish was awesome

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  2. Robert VIP

    Baltimore98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Always a favorite of our dining experience!

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  3. Shannon

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at RT’s during a weekend visit from Ohio. Love it here. Such great food and service for the price. If you love seafood and are looking for dinner in a laid back setting, I highly recommend RT’s. I’ll be back!

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  4. Larz VIP

    Washington DC230 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A return to RT's for a Friday dinner after a while. Not as busy as I remember for Fridays at that hour and a mostly elderly crowd of regulars. Bizarre parking system: you must enter the restaurant to get a parking pass and only then park. In the meantime? Drinks were good, but list of white wines is lacking; low price but middling quality. The Fume Blanc by the usually reliable Ferrari-Carano became a flabby bore in the grass. The Chardonnay selections are psrtuvcularlt uninspired given what RT's used to offer. The shrimp/crawfish beignets were really outstanding and generously portioned--- no stinting on either ingredient -- the remoulade perhaps a bit spicier than before. But the great disappointment was the crawfish étouffée which the dish we inevitably order here for the last 20+ years. The portion was as we remembered it, But the roux was a pale brown and not dark and smoky as it always has been and was under-seasoned. Too bad. We can only hope thyat someone retrieves the old recipe. Good service by PK.

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  5. dennis

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a little slice of heaven. The service was impeccable and the food was great. I recommend the fried oysters and the oyster crab etouffee.

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  6. Dawn VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent!!! Our first time dining here, but the menu and high reviews brought us out. Had a nice meal and it was quiet enough to have nice conversation too.

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  7. Tammy

    Richmond24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I enjoyed the salmon. Our friend enjoyed the chicken milanese. My riesling was very good. My husband enjoyed his cab and my friend enjoyed his wine. The bread pudding was not up to par and did not come with the sauce mentioned in the menuj.

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  8. Christine VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not usually loud (there was a large party near us), but overall the atmosphere was fine. The food is always outstanding!

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  9. Sean

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The most authentic and affordable Creole and Cajun cuisine in the DC area. RT’s is fabulous neighborhood restaurant that never disappoints

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  10. Erinn

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at RT's and the food was amazing! In his words, "the food tastes like we're in New Orleans". Our server was extremely attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll definitely be back.

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FAQs

RT's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. RT's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-6010.

RT's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2296 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for RT's Restaurant

3804 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Glebe Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street - In the shopping center across the street - one block south of restaurant free parking lot
  • Public transit
    Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    George Christou
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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