Evening Star Cafe

Name: Evening Star Cafe
Address: 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States, 22301
Telephone: (703) 549-5051
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1633 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

The Evening Star Cafe is a rollicking neighborhood gem located in the heart of Del Ray. Opened in 1997, Evening Star is well known for its friendly vibe and convivial setting and continues to shine with a fiercely loyal crowd. Evening Star combines friendly, gracious service with a seasonal American menu featuring produce grown on our rooftop garden and by local farmers throughout the region.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
Phone number
(703) 549-5051
Website
http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

Location
2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Area
Alexandria
Cross Street
E. Howell Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
Public transit
Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro or Potomac Yards
Entertainment
Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evening Star Cafe captures the neighborhood's heart with "fantastic dinner" experiences and a "cozy" ambiance. Patrons rave about its "delicious" menu and "generous" portions. Despite occasional service delays, the friendly atmosphere, "attentive staff," and creative dishes keep guests returning for its charm and "always outstanding" offerings.

1,633 Reviews

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Nicholas
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was fantastic. Food was amazing. Really enjoyed all of it.
Evening Star CafeResponded 6 days ago
Good Afternoon Nicholas- I wanted to reach out and thank you for writing a review about your experience. We thoroughly enjoy reading comments from our guests about their experience and seeing how we rate overall. Glad that you had an enjoyable experience and hopefully we will see you soon. Take care Josh
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sharon
Miami
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The host refused to sit me at a four top when I had a reservation. Another server said no problem and had the table cleaned so I could sit down. Several servers passed by after I was seated and never greeted me. It was 4 minutes before Carlos said hello after having passed by me several times. The servers don't introduce themselves and if you're going to take care of me, tell me your name so I know who to ask for when I need something.
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Jeffrey
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Charming neighborhood restaurant with creative comfort food and innovative specialty cocktails, upstairs whiskey bar, and delicious sides.
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Marel
Washington DC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of THE best Restaurant Week experiences (and deals!) we’ve ever had! All four of us LOVED Evening Star Cafe. For appetizers, the Brussels sprouts my husband ordered were delicious, but the cauliflower was beyond amazing! It was a huge hunk, roasted to perfection and served with two divine sauces: a smooth and creamy pesto and spicy salsa. The appetizers alone have made my husband and I huge fans of Evening Star Cafe in perpetuity! We couldn’t believe that all three of our Scottish salmon entrees with Gigante beans and kale were served piping hot simultaneously! Overwhelmed, at this point by the elevated dining experience, we had no needs or expectations but once again the dessert didn’t disappoint! We all chose the red velvet cake and it was light and moist but the chocolate flourless cake looked like a winner as well! So now we need to go back to try the chocolate flourless cake. From now on we’re going to call it “Evening 5 Star Cafe!”
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Manya
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our neighborhood gem was in full force for restaurant week! Fantastic dinner all around.
Evening Star CafeResponded on 4 February 2025
Good evening Manya- First off thank you for such a glowing review and offering your insight. We love to hear feedback when it involves n how we can make the customer experience continue to be elevated and at the same time approachable. When it comes to requesting tables at The Evening Star and as you know, we do operate with some limitations of having only four of those two-seater booths. I always let customers know we will always do our best when requested and with enough advance heads up. I am glad that the overall experience was delightful and we hope to see you soon- especially in one of those booths! Take care, Josh Radigan
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Sara
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had delicious food and drinks in a terrific setting. Neighborhood gem!
Evening Star CafeResponded on 3 February 2025
Good afternoon Sara- Thank you so much for your wonderful review and thoughts about your dining experience at The Evening Star Cafe. We love to hear any and all feedback because it gives us the opportunity to improve. We are so glad you enjoyed the visit and hopefully we will see you soon. Take care, Josh Radigan
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A
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our meals. The staff was incredibly kind, the portions were generous, the ambiance was great, and the Restaurant Week menu was truly a great deal. We’ll be back soon!!
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall a very cozy place for brunch with good food and nice atmosphere. Bar area is inviting as well. Looking forward to definitely checking out their dinner menu soon!
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Amy
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was fine but the service was only fair.
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vineeta
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the server was very attentive. A good place for a New Year's Eve dinner.
Evening Star CafeResponded on 3 January 2025
Good afternoon- Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to communicate your experience with us. It means so much to us and we appreciate the kind words. We look forward to seeing you in the near future. Have a great day! Josh
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FAQs

Evening Star Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 549-5051.

Evening Star Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1633 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301

Additional information

Cross Street
E. Howell Ave.
Area
Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking on Mount Vernon Ave or cross streets
Public transit
Ten minute walk from the Braddock Road Metro or Potomac Yards
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Please note that our downstairs bar opens daily at 4:30 PM. The upstairs bar, No. 9 Lounge, is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 PM. You can find the full calendar of bands playing in the No. 9 Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays here: http://ow.ly/om8GN. Shows in the No. 9 start at 8 PM and there is no cover charge.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eveningstarcafe.net/
Phone number
(703) 549-5051
Private party facilities
The No. 9 Lounge is a wonderful space for private parties! We can accommodate all types of events-casual birthday bashes to seated full-service dinners, wedding parties, wine tastings, & more! We also host more intimate private Farm Table Dinners in Planet Wine. Come celebrate with us! Please reach out to dharrop@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

Evening Star Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Evening Star Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Evening Star Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Evening Star Cafe currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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