Chadwicks
Chadwick’s stands out as a cozy, waterfront eatery in Alexandria, blending classic Southern comfort with a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its flavorful dishes, it delivers standout items like crispy fried chicken, rich crab cakes, and buttery biscuits, often paired with creative twists such as bacon-infused gravy or signature spicy sauces. The attentive service and nostalgic pub charm make it a reliable spot for brunch, lunch, or happy hour, especially with affordable drink specials.
The restaurant excels in food quality and presentation, offering a mix of hearty mains and sweet treats, from savory fried green tomatoes to decadent pies. While some dishes may vary in execution, the overall experience—enhanced by a friendly staff and a relaxed vibe—ensures a memorable visit. Its proximity to National Harbor adds a scenic touch, ideal for both locals and visitors seeking a well-rounded dining experience.
Features and services of Chadwicks
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Chadwicks is in position 5 out of 13 in leather bars in Alexandria
Customer Reviews
Chadwicks has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 2210 reviews on Google
Chadwick’s definitely delivered! The Buttermilk Biscuits with the Honey butter and house jam were warm and delicious, the Spicy Chicken Egg Rolls had the perfect kick, and both the Chadwick’s Club sandwich and the Chicken François were full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The service was great from the moment we walked in to the time we were seated and served. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming staff made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be back!
Please save your money and go enjoy a meal somewhere else. We were visiting Alexandria and decided to skip so many good options for this. Such a disappointment. It is the first time I could not eat my dish that is how bad it was. We ordered the Salmon salad and the Fried chicken. They were below average. Bland, lacking freshness, the salmon was a huge disappointment, the taste was off for everything ordered. And when a waiter sees food almost untouched she should ask why? But no one cared to get a feedback or to know why.
Absolutely fantastic brunch. Loved the buttery biscuots, crab dip, crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, and the key lime pie and mud pie were excellent. Loved the $5 bloody marys
This place is a perfect place to go for a happy hour. I thoroughly enjoyed the crabcakes and the buffalo wings. They were cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect to go after work. They have also really great prices for drinks like $5 drafts. Overall, my favorite food has to be the crabcakes and the apple pie with ice cream not picture because I ate it all. 🙂 I highly recommend you check it out and the parking is not too bad.
I just went to Chadwick’s for brunch and loved it! The food and service were wonderful. They have a great variety of savory/sweet brunch food, mocktails, and cocktails! The fried chicken and French toast is a must! Also, the ambience is so cozy and fun!
It's time to grab lunch. I scoped out a few places but I noticed this place has fried green tomatoes on the menu. My tastebuds were tempted so I popped in. I sat at the bar and the vibe was comfy, relaxed with sports on all of the televisions -- a good thing! I needed a jump start so I had a Red Bull. Then I ordered fried green tomatoes to start. I like that they cut them in manageable slices sitting on top of bacon jam topped with a mild jalapeño foam. Yum, tasty! I was given hot sauce to try on the tomatoes and, yep, it is really is Damn Good Sauce -- fo' sho!! The sauce added a slight heat and was a good compliment to the tomatoes. So I was torn between shrimp and grits or French toast. I had both of them by asking for a side order of French Toast. Okay, I know the French Toast came with syrup but the whipped butter had a sweet, cinnamon taste that I did not use the syrup. As for the shrimp and grits it was a good portion. It had bacon and caper sprinkled in that those flavors elevated the dish. To top it off I splashed some Damn Good Sauce on it. By now I was getting full at this point so I made sure to eat all of the shrimps. I enjoyed the presentation and textures of each delish dish. I was told the Damn Good Sauce is made locally so I will buy some soon, yum! Overall it was good food and friendly service.
First time here. Atmosphere is nostalgic of a quaint pub. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The blackberry hard cider was excellent. Got the buttermilk fried chicken the first night (yes I took a bite before taking the pic) the bacon gravy was out of this world. Liked it so much we went back the next night. The owner remembered us and was super friendly and welcoming. French dip was also very good. He even gave me bacon gravy for my fries. Thank you for making this trip memorable with amazing food and hospitality. Will definitely be back when visiting again. There will be a next time for sure. Also, it is down by the waterfront so you can see National Harbor from outside. We watched the fireworks for a bit on the 3rd.
Information about Chadwicks
Address
Chadwicks is located at 203 The Strand, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States
Phone
The phone number of Chadwicks is +1 703-836-4442
Website
The website of Chadwicks is: chadwicksoldtown.com
Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–02:00
Tuesday: 11:00–02:00
Wednesday: 11:00–02:00
Thursday: 11:00–02:00
Friday: 11:00–02:00
Saturday: 10:00–02:00
Sunday: 10:00–02:00