Virtue Feed & Grain

I've been here a dozen times or so, and the service, food, and drinks are always top notch. The place is pricey, but good. (Aren't all places in NOVA pricey?) Appetizers: A nice selection....the chips and dips (hummus, tziziki, salsa, cilantro ranch) are good but small. Chips are not great but they serve as a vehicle for then dips well. The Scotch Eggs are awesome. I do not like hard boiled eggs, but these are fantastic! Chicken chozio coats the eggs and the dip that comes with them complements nicely! Food: I've never been disappointed with their food. They have great burgers. French dip is good. On this trip, I got shrimp and grits. The shrimp have had their tails removed, which I like rather than having to dig into the dish to remove them. The grits are firm and the sauce with Lasso ham is very tasty. Drinks are good. Thye havenandecent beer selection (not all IPAs or all mass-produced domestics. They have interesting liquor.options, as they had a special GW Bday whiskey and a Blanton's Old Fashioned. Good selection.You need a reservation, but on a week day, we were able to get one an hour prior to seating.

At Virtue Feed and Grain we were treated to excellent service by Ariana. Virtue has a menu with many great selections. We enjoyed perfectly crafted Old Fashioned Cocktails while we perused our entree choices. My wife opted for Pasta Puttanesca with shrimp the tangy sauce and tender pasta went perfectly with the plentiful shrimp. I could not resist the Australian Lamb Chops which were seasoned and cooked perfectly. Both entrees were beautifully presented. I'm sorry, that I didn't take any pics. I couldn't wait to dive into my Australian Lamb Chops-awesome!I noticed that Virtue Feed and Grain has a bourbon selection of more than 100 specialty brands and a scotch selection of 50+. Spirit Aficionados should ask for the green book.The upstairs dining area was rustic, charming and intimate. Virtue is a nice quiet venue. The team seems to do everything right with the customer in mind.

Had a weekend dinner here with family and really enjoyed all the food we ordered, as well as the ambiance. We each ordered a different type of pasta -- including the rigatoni and the Mac and cheese. Everything came out hot and tasting fresh. The service was a bit spotty at times, but I think this is because they seemed especially busy. Our only difficulty was finding our server for drink refills throughout the evening.The upstairs area for seating is cozy with TVs available to watch sports games. There is a full service bar upstairs and restrooms for use. This location in old towne makes this spot perfect for an easy weekend meet-up, or a weeknight with friends or family.

Very nice historical building in Old Town that was once a livestock feeding station for animals in the 1800s. My girlfriends and I stopped one afternoon for drinks and apps in the bar. The cocktails were good and the service was attentive. We started with the lobster hushpuppies and crab dip. The crab dip was the best crab dip I've ever had in my life. We had to order a second batch because it was THAT good.

I would say this place was alright. It's a huge place, but they can get busy on weekends. The appetizers were in my opinion better than entrees. The appetizers are shareable with no more than 3 people. Ordered: Crab dip - 9/10 Mac & Cheese - cheesy and delish companion a cast iron 9/10 Calamari - kinda weird with artichokes and olives 7/10 Steak quesadilla- good and huge portion, but very greasy 8/10 Beef short rib - 6/10 Grits - 7/10Shrimp tacos - 7/10 Drinks Peppermint espresso- 7/10Blackberry bourbon smash - 9/10 Hot coco - 7/10 Hot toddy - trash Overall, the experience was pleasant. It was New Year's Day so of course it was a little busy. It's kid/baby friendly and the staff were kind. It's a casual spot, the menu is fairly big.

Really comfortable and cozy, two-floor restaurant with standard dining tables and bars on each floor. The place was decorated nicely for the holiday season which made our experience even better.We grabbed a seat at the long bar and settled in for some Saturday afternoon drinks. I had a couple of whiskey + cokes which were tasty and my girlfriend enjoyed the hot whiskey + ciders which were perfect for the long day. Both drinks were delicious and well made.We got an order of wings to share and they were really solid - I enjoyed the sesame seeds and green onion that were sprinkled over the wings. They provided a nice crunch and burst of flavor. I also appreciated getting 10+ wings for $15; I feel like I never get that value from an order of wings anymore.The service was great; our bartender was attentive and friendly.This is a great date night spot; there were alot of couples enjoying drinks and the warmth of the restaurant. I appreciated all the wood furnishings (and Christmas decor) which really made the spot cozy.

This is a truly a staple restaurant for my friends and family. Anytime someone visits from out of state we go here because there's something on the menu for everyone.The restaurant is amazing to host large parties (just make sure you snag a reservation beforehand) and the service every time we've come has always been great. We always order the Crab Dip (a must appetizer) and then various entrees which all have been great so far. You really can't go wrong ordering anything here!

Food (5/5): Every time I come here, it just gets better ;) We tried some fun draft beers, which hubby loved and I tried the seasonal hot cider with whiskey which was great!For apps, we tried the Scotch Eggs, which were deep fried hard boiled eggs with cheese and pork....really interesting but good!We split the Umami burger - medium rare. The duck fat fries were just amazing and the burger is savory and satisfying. You won't go wrong with eating this! Service (5/5): Garson did a fabulous job.Ambiance (5/5): Definitely my favorite place in Old Town Alexandria - its cozy rustic vibes is exactly what I need on a cold winter day! The rustic wood beams and the nice Christmas decorations are just what you need to enjoy the season.

I don't usually write reviews, but this one was definitely necessary. The food, service and ambience was all on point. This was a spur of the moment outing with my husband and my youngest son. searching for a restaurant. We were sitter within 15-20 minutes even though we were told it was gonna be a 45 minute wait for a table. Our server was Antonio, who was very attentive, he made sure our table stayed clear of clutter and trash he made sure drinks and water were refilled. The food was hot and fresh and was prepared in a timely manner. I would definitely revisit we enjoyed ourselves thank you so much.

Clay S was excellent. He was helpful and friendly with us while ordering and very professional. He made suggestions and also was very fast filling our waters up and also quick to see if we needed anything. The food was delicious.