If you’ve asked us for a restaurant recommendation in Old Town Alexandria recently, you’ll know we’re pretty keen on Blackwall Hitch. Whenever you decide to renovate a closed down building in a high profile area, it’s going to elicit much deserved attention. When is it situated right on the water in one of the most beautiful places in the metro region, we’re all eyes and ears.

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The first Friday their doors were open we were there. If you read our date night recap you are well aware that we loved our dinner and everything about the atmosphere.  With hundreds of dining options in the area, multiple visits to one place for us is sadly a rare occurrence. However,  Blackwall has already enticed us back through their doors, and we plan on several more visits when our family and friends visit this fall. Here are the 5 reasons why Blackwall Hitch deserves another trip:

1. As I mentioned, the location is near and dear to us. Not only do we love when restaurants open in Old Town, but we love when they overlook the scenic and romantic waterfront. It’s where we got engaged, after all.

2. Of the four bars at Blackwall Hitch, the Crow’s Nest is a MUST. Each area is attractive and the wine bar is bound to gain some attention too, but the second floor is a more relaxed and intimate hangout. Leather couches, windows that look to the sky, and a bar designated for this area. Head up the stairs and you won’t be back down for quite a while.

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3. We understand that everyone loves a good seafood dish, but I”m telling you not to fall into the trap of assuming that’s all they have. The Beef Short Ribs could be the best thing on the menu. The warm summer months are a fine excuse for passing until fall on this dish, but you will regret waiting that long.

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4. 150 of the nearly 500 seats are located outdoors. This includes several more relaxing options and a bar out back overlooking the Potomac River. There are a growing number of Old Town restaurants offering patio and street-side seating options, and though we love them all the space at Blackwall Hitch is unmatched.

5. The cocktails. Though the wine selection is a clear rival, we can’t resist a well-made cocktail. Try the watermelon martini while the weather is still warm.

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6. Did we mention the short ribs?? Yeah. Definitely the short ribs.

A lot of wonderful things are happening in Old Town Alexandria, the addition of Blackwall Hitch is definitely one of them.

Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314