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Evening Star Cafe, Alexandria, VA

Evening Star Cafe

4.5
4.5
1629 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner at Evening Star!

    US$75.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with us at Evening Star Cafe! Chef Nate Anda has concocted a special three-course menu that's perfect for bidding farewell to 2024, and looking forward to the new year in style.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,629 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evening Star Cafe in Del Ray is a local gem offering a cozy atmosphere with creative dishes. Guests rave about its "great service" and "delicious comfort food." The menu features unique items like Brussels sprouts and ribeye, with standout cocktails. Outdoor seating enhances the dining experience, despite occasional noise.

1,629 Reviews

  1. Trevor

    VIP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to Evening Star in a few years but was happy to experience the same charming service and tasty food. I had the cavitelli pasta which was amazing. My friends all had the meatloaf which they raved about. Great dinner and will not wait so long to return for another dinner.
    Evening Star CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Good Evening Trevor- Thank you so much for your wonderful review and glad to have you back to the restaurant. The meatloaf is a brand new item and thrilled to get the positive feedback. We look forward to your next visit and have a wonderful rest of your day. Take care, Josh Radigan General Manager

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  2. Warren

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint, friendly, and good food. Service was polite but slow and would benefit from a little more attention to detail. We had to ask several times for water refill, we weren’t offered a dessert menu, and open ordering desserts we had to wait for fresh plates and silver.

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  3. Germaine

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at the Star! We had the Brussels - nice take on what’s become a common side —-this one has pomegranate for a fresh dish that is delicious. The smoked pimento cheese was a generous serving that hit the spot. My friend had the Roma Gnocci (I had it last week). It’s so flavorful and amazing. Not your normal gnocchi, but a large square that is similar to polenta. I had the Cavatelli, it comes with sausage that is broken in to bits and chopped broccolini. The pasta is perfectly al dente. Love that the wine list can be supplemented by a bottle from Planet Wine next door.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hi Germaine- Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. As for the wine list next door- some great value wines and we love that guests can take advantage of the program we offer between the two establishments. Take care- Josh Radigan General Manager

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  4. Dino

    Washington DC

    76 reviews

    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience. Packed so service was a little slow but acceptable. Food was great. Drinks good.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 15 December 2024
    Good Morning Dino- Thank you so much for your kind words with regards to the food and drinks. I appreciate the insight regarding the slow service and whether we are busy or not- speed of service should always be a constant. We look forward to seeing you soon. Take care- Josh Radigan General Manager

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  5. Natalie

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers, drinks, most main entrees and our server, Andy were great. The ambience is incredible and you feel like you’re at a restaurant in a Hallmark Christmas movie town. However, one of our entrees, the risotto, was undercooked and inedible. We were charged full price for it with no offer to cover an inedible dish - put a damper on an otherwise great experience.

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  6. Jonathan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fan favorite. You’ll see us here once a week. The Brussel sprouts are a perfect balance of spicy and creamy. Best fries of any NRG restaurant. Get the rib eye with some red wine.

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  7. Manya

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic time at one of our neighborhood favorites! On a cold rainy night, there is no better warm place to dine than Evening Star, with its cozy wooden booths and delicious comfort food. Highly recommend!

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  8. Dan

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ok. Think they have potential but may have been a bit busy.

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  9. Karl

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food, I had what was on the menu as gnocchi, but was actually a square patty of polenta. It was roasted eggplant on it and a very tasty tomato based sauce. Very reasonable prices for northern Virginia.
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 8 November 2024
    HI Karl, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen

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  10. Jerome

    VIP

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good! I marked down the ambiance because it was soooooo noisy. 😕
    Evening Star CafeResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Jerome, Thank you for taking the time to rate us on Open Table. We are excited to see you enjoyed the food. We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager

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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 1629 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Evening Star Cafe

2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E. Howell Ave.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • 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
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