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Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria, VA

Gadsby's Tavern

4.3
4.3
2771 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Gadsby's Tavern has been offering fine dining since 1770. Enjoy lunch and dinner in one of the elegant Colonial dining rooms. The one-of-a-kind Gadsby's Tavern experience awaits you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-1288
  • Website
    http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact for more information.
  • Location
    138 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Cameron Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Sandwiches

  • Gadsby ReubenUS$13.00

    corned beef on grilled rye bread with rotkraut & russian dressing

    • City Tavern Chicken Salad*US$10.00

      on colonial brown bread with tomato & & crispy romaine lettuce

      • Grilled Chicken Sandwich*US$12.00

        with lettuce & double glouchester cheese on toasted sally lunn bread

        • Seaport Melt*US$13.00

          tuna salad on biscuit topped with melted cheddar

          • Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich*US$15.00

            with crispy onions & citrus cocktail sauce

            • Prime Roast Beef & Brie Dipping Sandwich*US$11.00

              on baguette with french onion au jus & horseradish sauce

              Tavern Burgers

              all burgers and sandwiches served with hand - cut fries, cole slaw & pickle

              • William Caton Burger*US$11.00

                layered with bacon, fried onions, lettuce, tomato & choice of cheese (stilton, american, swiss, cheddar )

                • John Gadsby Burger*US$12.00

                  topped with stilton cheese & fried sweet potatoes served with crisp lettuce & ripe tomato

                  Soups

                  • Surrey Co. Peanut Soup

                    with garlic & ginger

                    • CupUS$3.00
                    • BowlUS$6.00

                  • Soup of the Day

                    • CupUS$3.00
                    • BowlUS$6.00

                  • Madeira Onion SoupUS$6.00

                    crock of savory madeira onion soup with crouton, double glouchester cheese

                    Salads

                    • Sallad of Mixed Greens with Tavern VinaigretteUS$8.00

                      served with roasted peanuts, grapes & shredded glouchester cheese

                      • Ice Well WedgeUS$8.00

                        iceberg horseradish dressing, beefsteak tomato & red onion

                        • Salamangundi*US$14.00

                          cucumbers, radish, fowl, ham gherkins apples, hard boiled eggs over crisp lettuce

                          • Sallad of SpinageUS$9.00

                            served with red onion, slivered almonds, dried cranberries & shredded glouchester

                            Salad Additions

                            • Grilled Salmon*US$5.00

                              • Chicken*US$4.00

                                • Shrimp*US$5.00

                                  Main Courses

                                  • Chesapeake Bay Lump Crab Cake*US$15.00

                                    served with hand-cut fries, sweet corn salad & citrus cocktail sauce

                                    • Ale - Battered Crispy Cod*US$11.00

                                      with hand-cut fries & cole slaw

                                      • Braised Hessen Beef*US$13.00

                                        sweet & sour beef, braised with red wine & bacon, served with hand-cut fries, rotkraut & applesauce

                                        • Cock-A-Leekie PieUS$13.00

                                          stew of chicken, leek & prunes, baked in a crock with puff pastry crust

                                          • Tavern Ale-Braised Duck Sausage*US$14.00

                                            orange infused duck sausage over red cabbage

                                            • Von Steuben Schnitzel*US$14.00

                                              veal cutlet breaded & pan fried with hand-cut fries

                                              Children's Lunch Menu

                                              (12 and under)

                                              • Jefferson Baked Macaroni & CheeseUS$7.00

                                                • Fried Chicken Fingers*US$8.00

                                                  with honey mustard & tavern fries

                                                  • Grilled American Cheese SandwichUS$7.00

                                                    with tavern fries

                                                    • James Madison Cheeseburger*US$8.00

                                                      lettuce, tomato served with tavern slaw and fries

                                                      Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                      What 2,771 people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                      4.3
                                                      4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.2Food
                                                      • 4.2Service
                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                      • 4.1Value

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                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Gadsby's Tavern offers a captivating blend of history and cuisine, with many diners praising the "excellent atmosphere" and "delicious food." The peanut soup and historical ambiance stand out, creating a unique dining experience. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, the "amazing ambiance" and "friendly service" make it a must-visit in Alexandria.

                                                      2,771 Reviews

                                                      1. William

                                                        VIP

                                                        Orlando

                                                        20 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        20 reviews

                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        What an evening - a step back in time! The service, the food and especially the ambiance were amazing!

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                                                      2. Nell

                                                        VIP

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        109 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        109 reviews

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Gadsby's does a good job of creating a Colonial-era ambiance for 21st century tastes.

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                                                      3. Myself

                                                        Baltimore

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Food and drinks were excellent as was the service. You can feel the history in the building. The only downside was we didn’t have

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                                                      4. Katharine

                                                        Richmond

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 1
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The venue was historic and beautiful. But despite being one of only a few tables in the venue, we waited about an hour to order. The food was just okay and the sangria was so filled with fruit that it was basically a jam. If vibes alone could carry a place it would be 10/10, but I would not encourage others to come here

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                                                      5. Beth

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Such an amazing evening. From the ambiance to the food to the incredibly service. We couldn't ask for a better experience. We will definitely be back!

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                                                      6. Brad

                                                        Minneapolis

                                                        1 review

                                                        1.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 1
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Too loud and they spent time on the large tables and barely spent any time helping us. They kept filling others tables glasses and walked by us. I would not go back.

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                                                      7. Amy

                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Extraordinary atmosphere and food! It was my first time dining at Gadsby’s Tavern and will be my first choice upon every return to Old Town. As a lover of early American history, it was an honor to be in a place frequented by our Forefathers and I appreciate knowing that they, too, enjoyed celebrations and meals there. Gadsby’s must be commended for maintaining the “feel” of being in the 1700s, from lit candles on the table to pewter dishes and a lovely selection of Madeira and Port wines. The fried oysters and Sally Lunn bread, followed by French onion soup and an entree of crab cakes could not have been better. Every course was delicious and I should think that any choices from Gadsby’s menu are equally as praiseworthy. I look forward to returning soon, if even just to bask in the history of the building. The extraordinary food is the icing on the cake of this very, very special place!

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                                                      8. Mark

                                                        New York City

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 2
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Gatsby’s Tavern used to be one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I was looking forward to returning last night. I was eas greatly disappointed. We all had the prime rib. The meat was so tough that we could barely cut it. It had very little taste. Sadly, I think this was our last time to eat here.

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                                                      9. Chermaine

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Everything was excellent. The reason for “dropping a star” was I felt the tables were crammed too close. I could hear the conversations of the tables next to us word-for-word.

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                                                      10. Dave

                                                        Greater Boston

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 4
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        John Douglas Hall in Colonial character was very entertaining

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      Gadsby's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1288.

                                                      Gadsby's Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 2771 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                      Make a booking

                                                      2 people
                                                      19:00
                                                      Booked 12 times today

                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                      Google Map for Gadsby's Tavern

                                                      138 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross Street
                                                        Cameron Street
                                                      • Area
                                                        Alexandria
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:30–22:00
                                                      • Price
                                                        $30 and under
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        American, Steak, Prime Rib
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Street Parking
                                                      • Payment Options
                                                        AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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