Reviews for Vola’s in Alexandria, VA
OK! Let me start by saying how much I love this place so my review might be biased.. Number one pro of this place, Is the view... my God! Mark the view from here is beautiful if you died outside on the waterfront space they have. The the ambience is amazingand the music they play at the bar is like Etta James and soul.. That being said they have a nice happy hour menu with a coupleapps all under $10 as well as a variety of drinks all under $10 . Let me start with my favorites. The peel and eat shrimp, OMG!Jim mark best peel and eat shrimp I've ever had perhaps they are steamed and served warm in a grill dry rub. Not the traditionalold not the traditional obey or served chilled. I come here just for those shrimp. The other thing that is bomb is the frozendrinks on a hot summer day. The Orange crush is lovely and they have another flavor as well sometimes I get the mix ofhalf-and-half which is amazing. The spicy mussels appetizer is it's so good, I wish they had pasta. Coz I would sure order aside of pasta to eat with it. The Buffalo chicken sliders on happy hour I have yet to take a picture of because when they comeI eat them so quickly I can't even think to take a photo. Did you see Lucy sliders are good as well.. And their French fries arefresh cut and soft and hot only inside and crunchy on the outside my favorite type of French fry. They do mess up the billsometimes because you don't close out your bill at the bar because all the tabs are shared so it can get confusing so just checkyour tab before you pay . More pics and posts to come next time I go there. Until then enjoy! Read more
Touristy waterfront place. Good location but disappointing food and service.
I highly recommend getting the Shrimp P?boy Sandwich, it?s so crispy and very filling. I also tried the fried calamari... appetizer. It was my very first time trying Ceviche, and I thought it tasted very delicious and sour! ???? All in all, I?mgiving this place 4 stars only because it was too loud sitting and eating inside. So if you visit, I?d recommend getting a tableoutside. They have the best tables in the waterfront area looking at the Potomac River. Read more
This is a tourist place ? food isn?t good but people like it bc is by the water ???????????.
There is another place name volas grill on google maps and this one. It was so confusing because one shows different brunch... options for veg and egg eaters and another is total seafood restaurant. Either delete your second page or include the menu anddishes showing up on just volas on same location. We wasted our time walking all the way and realizing that this is all seafoodand was nothing for vegetarians except salad. What a waste of time. Read more
We brought dinner when we visited family and everyone remarked on how tasty the food is. The service was friendly and... timely. The location across a park from the Potomac is delightful and we enjoyed a drink at the outdoor section while waitingfor the food - just maaaaarvelous. Read more
Hugo was the best server! He took care of us on ladies night out Friday. He was very attentive, prompt service, and went above... and beyond! If you come to Vola's, make sure to ask for Hugo! Read more
It was a great night!!!! The price is reasonable. Crab cake was fresh and delicious. Everything was delicious. Nice service.... Thank you for taking care us I know it was very cool outside. We will be back definitely!! Read more