Joe Theismann's Restaurant
Old Town, Alexandria
Restaurant in Alexandria, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is the Alexandria pick for a lively, low-friction group meal rather than a quiet destination dinner. It suits casual celebrations, work gatherings, and mixed-taste parties, but diners seeking a more intimate or chef-driven experience should compare Nasime, Vermilion, or Laporta's Restaurant before committing.
About Joe Theismann's Restaurant
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is an Alexandria option with operating hours: 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM to 11 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, which gives guests clear timing and attire basics before making a plan.
Beyond those basics, the available information is limited. There is no confirmed award, chef attribution, cuisine label, price range, menu format, private-dining detail, or service-style claim to use as the basis for a destination-dining description. The safest way to evaluate it is as a practical Alexandria restaurant listing rather than as a page built around specifics.
Planning basics for a visit
If you are considering Joe Theismann's Restaurant for a meal, the clearest confirmed details are its daily schedule and smart-casual dress code. Those facts can make planning easier, especially when guests need a restaurant with hours across both weekdays and weekends.
Private-dining expectations should stay practical. The available details do not support promising a dedicated private room, set menus, or event packages, so treat any event planning questions as items to confirm directly with the restaurant before booking.
Where it fits in an Alexandria night out
For visitors comparing Alexandria dining options through Pearl's Alexandria restaurants guide, Joe Theismann's Restaurant is best assessed on the information that is confirmed: the city, the daily hours, and the smart-casual dress code.
If you are cross-shopping, compare it with options such as Laporta's Restaurant, Namaste' Jalsa, Nasime, Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, and Vermilion based on your own priorities and the latest details from each venue. For Joe Theismann's Restaurant specifically, avoid assuming a cuisine, price point, awards profile, or private-event setup unless you have confirmed it directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 1800A Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Website
- theismanns.com
- Phone
- +17037390777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Joe Theismann's sits squarely in Old Town's neighborhood tier — not a white-tablecloth destination and not a basic sports bar, but a familiar local anchor that trades on a famous name. The room leans casual and welcoming while maintaining a level of polish that keeps it above ordinary chains. Its Diagonal Road address and proximity to King Street evoke the historic, walkable character of Alexandria, and the clientele reflects that mix: locals who treat it as part of the neighborhood fabric and visitors from across the river looking for something reliably American and approachable. The overall tone is lively without feeling like a spectacle.
Best For
This restaurant suits groups, after-work meetups and visitors looking for a relaxed, familiar meal in Old Town. The service style reads as upscale-casual, so it's a good pick when you want food that feels considered but the evening remains informal. Proximity to the King Street Metro makes it convenient for guests traveling from Washington, D.C., and the name recognition helps it function as a reliable option for parties who want a predictable American-restaurant experience. It performs well as a neighbourhood anchor for regulars and as a straightforward choice for visitors crossing the Potomac.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures you already know: Joe's All-American Burger and the Blackened Salmon are the explicitly noted highlights and are sensible anchors for a meal here. Given the restaurant's neighborhood role and easy transit access, consider arriving by Metro — the description specifically notes that 'parking is a calculation' and that visitors 'often arrive by rail from Washington, D.C.' Expect a lively room and order accordingly: choose straightforward, classic American preparations rather than searching for fine-dining flourishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable sports bar atmosphere with flat-screen TVs in the main dining area, leather sofas in the intimate lounge, and a lively vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Joe's All-American Burger
- Blackened Salmon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1800A Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the occasion needs a quieter, more intimate room, cross-shop Nasime. If the group wants a more polished Alexandria dinner with stronger special-occasion framing, compare Vermilion before deciding.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Alexandria
Choose Joe Theismann's Restaurant when booking ease and group flexibility matter more than a tightly defined culinary point of view. Laporta's Restaurant is the better fit for a more classic sit-down dinner, while Vermilion makes more sense when the meal needs a more polished special-occasion feel.
For cuisine-specific plans, Namaste' Jalsa is the clearer choice for Indian cooking, and Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is the more direct Mediterranean cross-shop. Nasime is the strongest alternative for a smaller, more intimate dinner where format and pacing matter more than group flexibility.
The practical split is simple: book Joe Theismann's Restaurant for an easy Alexandria gathering with energy; book Nasime or Vermilion when the occasion needs more focus; book Namaste' Jalsa or Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro when the group already knows the cuisine it wants.
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Compare Joe Theismann's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Theismann's Restaurant | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Laporta's Restaurant | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Namaste' Jalsa | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Nasime | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Vermilion | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro | Alexandria | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Joe Theismann's Restaurant?
Joe Theismann's Restaurant is in Alexandria and has daily hours: 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM to 11 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Joe Theismann's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Is Joe Theismann's Restaurant good for solo dining?
The hours make it a flexible Alexandria option across the week. There is no service-style detail, such as counter seating or a solo-focused format, so solo diners should evaluate it based on timing and current availability.
What should I wear to Joe Theismann's Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, polished casual outfit is the safest interpretation.
