King & Rye

4.2

744 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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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Location
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 07:00–10:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Cherry Blossom Chef's Supper Club
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Mar 2025 only
18:00
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

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

BRUNCH

K&R CheeseburgerUS$17.00
Smoked Cheddar | Whiskey Onions | Remoulade | Potato Roll | Tater Tots
Shrimp and GritsUS$21.00
House Smoked Bacon | Cherry Tomato | Shellfish Bisque
Creamed Chicken & BiscuitsUS$17.00
Shenandoah Valley Chicken | Cream Gravy | Fried Egg | Sage
House Smoked Bacon BenedictUS$18.00
Biscuits | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Crispy Red Potatoes
Egg White OmeletUS$18.00
Cherry Tomatoes | Spinach | Asparagus | Firefly Farms Goat Cheese | Crispy Red Potatoes
Virginia BreakfastUS$20.00
2 Eggs | Crispy Red Potatoes | Country Ham, Bacon or Sausage | Biscuit or Toast
Cast Iron BreakfastUS$20.00
2 Sunny Side Eggs* | Crispy Red Potatoes | Autumn Olive Farms Sausage | Crispy Red Potatoes | Bell Peppers | Onions | Cheddar Cheese
Breakfast SandwichUS$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 ButterUS$4.00
- With Sausage GravyUS$8.00
Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse GritsUS$7.00
Hot Sauce Butter | Chives
Edwards Virginia Country HamUS$7.00
Autumn Olive Farms Sausage PattiesUS$7.00
House Smoked BaconUS$7.00
1/4 in Thick Cut | PA Maple Glaze
Crispy Red PotatoesUS$6.00
Cajun Spices

COCKTAILS

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

What 744 people are saying

King & Rye reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

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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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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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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Mary VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
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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diane VIP
Washington DC38 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 March 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 8 March 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 2 March 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 2 March 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 27 February 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 23 February 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 22 February 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 18 February 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 booking

2 people

18 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 842-2761
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 07:00–10:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking in The Alexandrian Hotel Garage for up to 3 hours with dining receipt.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

King & Rye

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Cherry Blossom Chef's Supper Club

STARTERS

Cast Iron Cinnamon RollUS$11.00

Deviled EggsUS$9.00

Seasonal SaladUS$14.00

Buttermilk PancakesUS$15.00

BRUNCH

K&R CheeseburgerUS$17.00

Shrimp and GritsUS$21.00

Creamed Chicken & BiscuitsUS$17.00

House Smoked Bacon BenedictUS$18.00

Egg White OmeletUS$18.00

Virginia BreakfastUS$20.00

Cast Iron BreakfastUS$20.00

Breakfast SandwichUS$17.00

SIDES

Buttermilk Biscuits (2)

Anson Mills Heirloom Coarse GritsUS$7.00

Edwards Virginia Country HamUS$7.00

Autumn Olive Farms Sausage PattiesUS$7.00

House Smoked BaconUS$7.00

Crispy Red PotatoesUS$6.00

COCKTAILS

MimosaUS$6.00

Peach BelliniUS$9.00

Pomegranate MimosaUS$9.00

Cider MimosaUS$11.00

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