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Chart House in Alexandria is a three star American restaurant. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Alexandria neighborhood. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features great views. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice night out in Alexandria! The Chart House pulled it off beautifully the other night with excellent service, good food and a view of the water that was really nice. Since it's a chain- I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Service. Mediocre Food. My husband and I went for our anniversary this year apon a referal of a friend but it really fell short of our expectations. I am very thankful of the good company, at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great sea food restaurant right on the river. Gets pretty packed for dinner, but the food is well worth it in my opinion. I've never had a bad meal here. Went here tonight with my parents...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened? 20 years ago this place was THE place for fine dining in Old Town. It appears to have gone the way of trapping tourists who want to see the Potomac. The signature prime rib is dry...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here because we were given a gift certificate by our hotel to use while in vacation in DC. Apparently the hotel has a great relationship with the restaurant as we were given personalized...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, after reading some of the reviews here I set my expectations kind of low. I had an American Express promotional offers for a three-course meal for $30, so I went ahead with coming here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An Old Town classic and tradition.Ambiance:The restaurant chain has a fantastic view of the Potomac River. The place is dimly lit and the noise level is good enough so that you don't have to yell to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the brunch and the view. Everything on the brunch menu is indulgent and everyone in my group was quite pleased with their options. Most importantly, the salad bar was exquisite. With...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chart House has amazing views with its large windows overlook the water. The bright interior and location make you feel like you are on a New England coastal vacation , but that's where the positive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location of the Chart House itself makes it a great destination for a dinner date or a place to take tourists. The view is outstanding! We were lucky enough to be there on the night of a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First. The crab dip. To die for. Really, you must order it.Second. Sunday brunch. Awesome.I got the Eggs Maryland (think eggs benedict... swap the canadian bacon for baller crab cakes) and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say this but the view was actually a lil better than the food. Ordered the spiced yellofin ahi which was...well it was alright. I know i may be asking for too much considering it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch with the "girls" back in March. Was disappointed that there was no soup included in the brunch. SO...I tipped in here one night instead of doing my usual Balducci's take-out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The salad bar is pretty money. I am extremely indecisive, especially with a waiter breathing down your neck as you try to select one specific plate that encompasses exactly what you are craving at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always felt that if there was one thing I wanted to do before I die was to dine at Chart House in Olde Towne Alexandria. It overlooks right over the Potomac River. The walls are glass so that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed at the location for the Chart House, the food was nothing like what I had in Annapolis. The crab dip tasted like cream cheese dip due to the lack of crab in the crab dip. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the chart house about 4 times in the past 2 years. While the food is a bit pricey is it ALWAYS good (one time my tuna was cooked well even though I asked for medium rare, so be careful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location is really nice, waterfront view, the restaurant is nice 2 floors, we sit on the second floor seeing the Potomac river .well the food was good, I would say it's a little over priced, we've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes a flagship has to stand out from the pack. Along Old Town, there is restaurant after restaurant that tries to appeal to diners that crave for that colonial feel and fine dining taste....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to the Chart House for my second visit on Valentine's Day. My fiancA� and I ordered the special bone in filet mignon. My brother had the prime rib and his girlfriend ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the gorgeous location (perfect for tourists...GROAN), Chart House was lackluster.I came here with a friend who lives in the area because I craved seafood; however, I walked away still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are much better meals to be had in Old Town. The only plus, in my opinion, is the water view; however, the food is underwhelming. It seems and tastes like an overrated Red Lobster at twice the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Chart house is located in a great area! It is a prime spot to take out of town guests. Their crab dip is one of the best crab dips I've ever tried!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a place with a great location on the water, then this is it. Chart House is located right on the water in Old town Alexandria. What you are really paying for here is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came and looked at the brunch menu of Chart House, the $25/person set menu for threw me off. However, we decided to go for my birthday and I am glad we did! What looked to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you something. For the first 39 years of my life, I did not eat seafood. The Chart House changed my life! Not only do I now eat seafood, I love it, and The Chart House is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Chart House is one of those places that started off great, but has been ruined by its success.My earliest experience of Chart House was about six years ago, and I was suitably impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who likes sand/grit in your food? If you don't mind, then go to the Chart House. We went for Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, that was probably our first downfall, but wanted to take the family to a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are you a tourist? If you are you will probably like it. I have been to the one in Annapolis before it's a little nicer. Chart house is this pretend upscale seafood place that is so cliche even the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, great location and great service. The food....eh, not very impressed. We just had a few apps......calamari and mussels. Both were a bit chewy. I've had much better at other places....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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The Chart House is defenitely a 4 in my book. They have a knowledgeable staff...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here on multiple occasions with friends, family, and just a nice dinner out with my husband. I have yet to be disappointed with the bar, food, service or ambiance. We always make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good....I recommend the molten lava chocolate heath bar cake for dessert....And everything on the menu is good....it also overlooks the water at the end of King Street, so on some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and would say that I thoroughly enjoyed my meal both times. The food is not cheap, but it's not what I would consider really expensive (20-25 gets you most dishes). I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but really good.I biked here from DC and had oysters and a Lobster Brie grill cheese. Its pretty expensive but the food was real good.--------Time #2Again biked here. They have a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: great view, esp on the deck, super waiter, friendly clientele, awesome wine list (we had 2 bottles of Charles Krug sav blanc - delightful)Cons: not so much "something for everyone" here because,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to take out-of-towners, on account of the waterfront view. Make a reservation on Open Table and request window seating, they usually provide- especially since they get their share of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
True the view can not be beat but that is the problem with this restaurant, they stand alone on the view and the proximity of the restaurant and they don't invest much in anything else. I went to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view was really nice, but the service left a fair bit to be desired. I've only been once, but that one time involved a lot of confusion over who was to wait the table AND the front desk seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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We have been coming here since 1992 and the service has been steadily decreasing. The views are still wonderful, the food is still quite good but the service is below average especially at the price you are...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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You can truly enjoy all that the Alexandria waterfront has to offer through the many windows in the Chart House dining room. The food here is consistently good, and my boyfriend argues that they make the best...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing good things from others, I was definitely underwhelmed by Chart House. Food was not bad, but not special. (It wasn't all that long ago and I can't even recall what I ordered). Decor was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Enjoy the view as you feast on shrimp cocktail, lobster, the extensive salad bar, brunch, or dinner...good music, light airy environment, on the Alexandria waterfront. Service is excellent, food is excellent,...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: It was pretty tasty Service: Quick , but the host was a little bit*hyDecor: Nothing special.... Great patio for the summer time. Overall: i will go there if i m in the area
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here for an Anniversary dinner last night and I was fairly disappointed (but tried not to let it show). This was my second time to the Chart House. I remembered it being much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location is great, like everyone else said. You can eat a meal while overlooking the water. The outdoor deck is a great spot for lunch and dinner.The wait was ridiculous. We sat at the bar for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but bad service. Last time I was here the food was a tad better and service MUCH better. The food was great, I love the calamari and the Sea Bass was very good. The people I was with had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great location but the praise ends there...the Chart House in Old Town is not worth the trip. It is a over-crowded, upscale Red Lobster with a great view. It was average at best and a few people in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their crab dip is to die for. The food is good, but you go for the view and the ability to sit outside. Wait staff is fine. Good date place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With great views of the Potomac located at the waterfront close to the Torpedo Factory, it is a good restaurant overall. The prices are a little on the high side for the quality of the food, but you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were wondering around Old Town last night in search of some food for a friend's birthday. Having planned to eat at Majestic (closed on Mondays), we made our way even further away from our beloved...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I admit, the ambiance of this place is what would get me back here. The lighting is romantic, and it has beautiful views of the river and the Capital in the distance. However, I found myself pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ya, Chart House is a chain, the prices are a bit high, and they play annoying music, but this place can't be beat for the views and the food is pretty good too.Right on the Old Town Alexandria...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, if you can get one of the window tables after waiting forever. The place is just a way too loud; reminded me of a cafeteria in this sense. the salad was good, the calamari was undercooked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DE-LICIOUS. I've only been here once, and someone else paid - which was good. We were also here for lunch, making the bill a little less hefty. That said... The location of the restaurant is amazing -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, can't say that I was all that impressed. The view is great, the wait staff was friendly and attentive, but the food was just ok. I think that this place is best left to (pardon the derogatory name...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huh, I didn't know Chart House has 25 locations throughout various waterfront locations around the US! My family used to frequent the one in Annapolis, MD and it became such a traditional place for us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very expensive, but very good food and salad bar. Wine list is excellent. You will get what you paid for - and try to get a room overlooking the water on the second floor - very much worth it. Also a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location is prime but you can't taste the location. For that matter you can't taste the food either; it should be so much better for what you are paying for. Bland seafood and steaks and a salad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Chris' mom arranged everything with the Chart House in Old Town Alexandria, which means I didn't have to do anything but show up! They provided a lovely cocktail hour and a fantastic dinner. The staff was...
weddingwire.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The classic American Chart House on the Potomac is an Arlington landmark. The place is a great time and has a nice beer and wine menu. I haven't actually had dinner at this Chart House but the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is great. The large windows frame the Potomac well.I went to Chart House for brunch and found the prices to be ridiculously overpriced. The salad bar was OK but the food was dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I was worried this was going to be an overpriced, tourist-trap type of place (maybe it was the riverboat parked outside the window), but I was pleasantly surprised.The views are great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chart House (which I keep thinking is called the Charter House) is a great place to catch a small lunch with friends. It's right by the water with a great view, large windows in the bar area. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the first reviewer- the best thing about this place is the view. I always take friends and family to this restaurant because it has so much character and it displays Old Town and DC so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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I have been to the Chart House three times before. Every time I have been the atmosphere has been wonderful. The food is outrageous and the service is outstanding! The overlooks the water, so it ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Chart House is RIGHT on the Potomac. When you go, ask the wait staff to seat you overlooking the river because I think that's one of the great things about this place: the view. It's expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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One of the few Washington-area restaurants actually on the Potomac River, this member of the national Chart House chain gives you a view of the river, with alfresco patio dining in good weather. The ample,...
frommers.com - user review
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Excellent view. I take several people there for business lunch/dinner. They have a wonderful sald bar and the seafood is always fresh and prepared wonderfully. The staff is efficient and friendly. I am partial...
openlist.com - user review
a seafood restaurant with monumental views...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Located in historic Old Town Alexandria behind the Torpedo Factory, Chart House is the area's only waterfront dining location. It boasts panoramic views of the Potomac River, Woodrow Wilson Bridge & the U.S....
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