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Vola's Dockside Grill, Alexandria, VA

Vola's Dockside Grill

4.5 (3046)
$30 and under
Seafood
101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
  • Public transit
    The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,046 people are saying

Vola's Dockside Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vola's Dockside Grill offers "great food" and "amazing service" in a scenic waterfront setting. The menu features standout seafood dishes like the crab hush puppies and peel-and-eat shrimp. Patrons praise the "spectacular cocktails" and attentive staff, making it a favorite for casual dining and special occasions alike.
3,046 Reviews
  1. Shanisha

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loves this restaurant and they never disappoint!

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  2. Richard

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food great, a wee bit noisy, our waitress was awesome; I’m sure I’ll back👍

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  3. WILLIAM

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mauricio - great server. Quick and attentive service. Will be back. Food is GREAT! Wife had lobster bisque, then rigatoni w crab scallop cream sauce, yum; I, Caesar salad, wonderful calamari, entree was fettuccine with shrimp in a knock-out cream sauce with parm shavings. Large portions, no room for dessert. Well done, everybody!

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  4. brandon

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great customer service. Our waitress Frances was top notch. I haven’t had a server as good as her in a long time.

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  5. montrece

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I came yesterday for dinner every was great out waitress Barbara was great.

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  6. Blair

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service! Quite noisy in the main dining room. But there are lots of seating options.

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  7. Nuria VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vola’s is our “go to” for informal, outdoor dining. The cocktails (“Painkiller”) and seafood (“Fish & Chips”, “Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass”) are always spectacular! And of course, the service is always excellent!

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  8. Martin

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great service the outdoor seating overlooking the Marina was awesome.

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  9. Peter

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting on the waterfront was nice and the service was very good. The food is fair - better to go for the water views and a drink.

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  10. Morgan

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Vola’s Dockside Grill. The happy hour from 3-7 pm is amazing and the service at the bar was great even when the entire bar was filled. I will be definitely coming back!

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FAQs

Vola's Dockside Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vola's Dockside Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.

Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 3046 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Old Town Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Vola's Dockside Grill

101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
  • Public transit
    The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.
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