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“Fun Neighborhood Joint”
Review of RT's Restaurant

RT's Restaurant
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Ranked #17 of 925 Restaurants in Alexandria
Price range: €6 - €22
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
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Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Glebe Rd
Transit: Bus at corner of Russell and Mount Vernon Avenue
Description: Authentic Creole, Cajun and Seafood Restaurant in Alexandria Virginia
Reviewed 7 January 2020

It’s run down and it isn’t in a trendy neighborhood, but you will always find a friendly smile and down home cooking at a reasonable price. The menu has plenty of Cajun/a creole selections and local fresh seafood. The food prepared authentically and always good. No gourmet fixin’s here, but a yummy meal as close to a Louisiana kitchen as you can get this far north. You will never be rushed here, so grab a table, enjoy good food and drink, and a long conversation.

Date of visit: September 2019
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3  Thank jrlceo
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Reviewed 19 December 2019

The BEST cajun food outside of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and great cajun food. Big variety on the menu! I would love to try it all. I have not found any cajun food in Virginia or the East Coast that can compare to this place. The only thing like it would be in Louisiana.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Thank Y1456ORjimb
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Reviewed 12 December 2019

I have eaten Gumbo my entire life and cooked it for 40 years. I ordered the chicken and comeaux gumbo and it was much much too thick. There was no liquid. The taste was good but the thickness ruined the dish for me.

Date of visit: December 2019
1  Thank VeraParretti
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Reviewed 30 November 2019

We went here for lunch the day after Thanksgiving. It wasn't very busy and a nice change from the crowds everywhere else. The food and service were excellent. I had the shrimp and grits that was a little spicy but wonderful. Definitely a cajun version of the dish. My husband had the gumbo, another person had the she crab soup. Everyone was delighted with the food. We will return!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Thank cody71
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Reviewed 10 November 2019 via mobile

Authentic and delicious. You know that one “go to” neighborhood restaurant that never disappoints, with quick service and original
dishes that make you feel like you are dining out rather than just eating? RT’s is “IT”.

Date of visit: November 2019
2  Thank TeresaC489
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