Ada's on the River Menu
Ada's on the River in Alexandria, VA, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on American cuisine, seafood, and cocktails. The restaurant provides a trendy, upscale atmosphere with intimate and romantic vibes, making it perfect for various occasions, from brunch to dinner. With a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, Ada's caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences. Customers rave about the delicious dishes, such as the grilled kale salad, prawns, scallops, and seared tuna with a citrus-infused sauce. The attentive service adds to the overall dining experience, with servers like Darryl and Carso receiving high praise from patrons. Whether you're looking for a relaxing meal overlooking the water or a five-star dining experience, Ada's on the River is a top choice in Old Town Alexandria for exceptional food and atmosphere.
Brunch, Fun & Bubbles Menu
Dessert
Dinner
Lunch Menu
Cocktails, Beer, Whiskey, and Wine
ADA’S XMAS
ADA’S KIDS XMAS
ADA’S NYE
Brunch, Fun & Bubbles Menu
BRUT ROSÉ
$46.00
PROSECCO
$44.00
PINOT MEUNIER EXTRA-SEC
$52.00
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
$90.00
BRUT
$93.00
SPRITZ TOWER
$37.00
THE STAR OF BRUNCH
$12.00
CLEAR OF CLOUDS
$12.00
BUBBLES ON THE RIVER
$12.00
ON THE PLAINS BLOODY MARY
$13.00
IN THE GARDEN BLOODY MARY
$13.00
FROM THE RIVER BLOODY MARY
$13.00
BEEF TARTARE
$21.00
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
$27.00
BRUNCH BREAD BASKET
$14.00
SEARED TUNA G
$21.00
WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN THIGHS
$15.00
CRAB & AVOCADO TOAST
$24.00
LEMON & RICOTTA PANCAKES V
$16.00
GIANT FRENCH TOAST V
$16.00
MAINE LOBSTER OMELETTE
$30.00
STEAK & CHEESE OMELETTE
$24.00
ADA’S BREAKFAST
$17.00
SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
$21.00
CLASSIC BENEDICT
$17.00
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE OMELETTE V
$19.00
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT
$18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
$19.00
HANGER STEAK SALAD
$27.00
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD G
$19.00
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
$15.00
PORK SCHNITZEL
$24.00
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
$24.00
GIANT CRAB CAKE
$46.00
WOOD-GRILLED FISH SANDWICH
$21.00
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
$21.00
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
$24.00
SHAVED NY STRIP SANDWICH
$25.00
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
$32.00
SMOKED SWORDFISH “CLUB” SANDWICH
$21.00
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
$21.00
SEASONAL FRUIT & YOGURT V G
$7.00
RUSTIC TOAST V
$3.00
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON G
$6.00
SPICED CRISPY FINGERLINGS V G
$6.00
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
$9.00
PORTUGUESE MUFFIN V
$3.00
TWO EGGS G
$8.00
Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé V
$14.00
"Almond Joy" Cake V
$11.00
Lemon Tart V
$10.00
Caramel-Apple Beignets
$10.00
Cheesecake Tower V G
$10.00
Tawny Port, Fonseca " Year Old," PT
$14.00
Zinfandel Port, Terra D'Oro, Amador County, CA
$11.00
Sherry, Sandeman "Superior Fino," DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, ES
$11.00
Madeira, Sandeman, DOC Madeira, PT
$12.00
Aszú , Royal Tokaji, "Red Label," HU
$14.00
Dessert
Dinner
MINI BLACK BRIOCHE LOAF V
$9.00
BEEF TARTARE
$21.00
SEARED TUNA G
$21.00
GRILLED OCTOPUS G
$21.00
COAL-ROASTED OYSTERS
$19.00
WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN THIGHS
$15.00
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
$27.00
CHARRED GEM LETTUCE
$15.00
“THE WEDGE”
$15.00
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO G
$19.00
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
$15.00
BRAISED LAMB SHANK G
$36.00
WOOD-FIRED BONE-IN PORK CHOP G
$36.00
COAL ROASTED CHICKEN V G
$29.00
CRAB STUFFED CAROLINA TROUT
$38.00
SMOKED SWORDFISH G
$35.00
SEARED SALMON G
$34.00
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
$21.00
GIANT CRAB CAKE
$46.00
SEARED SCALLOPS G
$39.00
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
$24.00
OZ, DAY AGED, NY STRIP G
$52.00
OZ, DAY AGED, BONE IN COWBOY RIBEYE G
$69.00
OZ, DAY AGED, HANGER STEAK G
$34.00
OZ, GRAIN FED TOMAHAWK VEAL CHOP G
$59.00
OZ, DAY AGED, FILET MIGNON G
$39.00
OZ, DAY AGED, PORTERHOUSE G
$149.00
HOUSE STEAK SAUCE
GARLIC CHIMICHURRI
BÉARNAISE
BRANDY-PEPPERCORN
COAL-FIRED MUSHROOM LASAGNA V
$21.00
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
$24.00
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
$21.00
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
$24.00
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS V G
$12.00
THICK CUT FRIES V
$10.00
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
$10.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS G
$12.00
COAL-ROASTED ASPARAGUS V G
$14.00
ROASTED SWEET POTATO V G
$12.00
CURRY SUNCHOKES V
$14.00
CREAMED SPINACH V
$12.00
COAL-ROASTED MUSHROOMS
$14.00
MINI BLACK BRIOCHE LOAF V
$9.00
BEEF TARTARE
$21.00
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
$27.00
SEARED TUNA G
$21.00
GRILLED OCTOPUS G
$21.00
WOOD-GRILLED FISH
$21.00
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
$21.00
FRIED CHICKEN THIGH
$18.00
SHAVED NY STRIP
$25.00
CRAB CAKE
$32.00
SMOKED SWORDFISH “CLUB” SANDWICH
$21.00
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
$19.00
HANGER STEAK SALAD
$27.00
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD G
$19.00
“THE WEDGE”
$15.00
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
$15.00
SEARED SALMON G
$34.00
PORK SCHNITZEL
$24.00
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
$24.00
GIANT CRAB CAKE
$46.00
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
$24.00
SEARED SCALLOPS G
$39.00
COAL ROASTED CHICKEN V G
$29.00
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
$21.00
OZ, DAY AGED, NY STRIP G
$52.00
OZ, DAY AGED, HANGER STEAK G
$34.00
OZ, DAY AGED, FILET MIGNON G
$39.00
OZ, DAY AGED, BONE IN COWBOY RIBEYE G
$69.00
HOUSE STEAK SAUCE
GARLIC CHIMICHURRI
BÉARNAISE
BRANDY-PEPPERCORN
CREAMED SPINACH V
$12.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS V G
$12.00
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS V G
$12.00
COAL-ROASTED ASPARAGUS V G
$14.00
ROASTED SWEET POTATO V G
$12.00
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
$24.00
CURRY SUNCHOKES V
$14.00
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
$10.00
THICK CUT FRIES V
$10.00
COAL-ROASTED MUSHROOMS
$14.00
Lunch Menu
Cocktails, Beer, Whiskey, and Wine
HANSON OF SONOMA ORGANIC
$14.00
LIFE ON THE WATER
$12.00
THE DIFFERENCE ENGINE
$13.00
THE COUNTESS
$14.00
ACROSS THE OCEAN
$17.00
SMOKE AND SPICE
$14.00
ADA’S SIGNATURE MARTINI
$15.00
CHERRY-VANILLA OLD FASHIONED
$15.00
LAVENDER FIELDS
$15.00
PORT CITY, Optimal Wit, Witbier, VA, % ABV
$8.00
RIGHT PROPER, Raised By Wolves, Dry Hopped American Pale Ale, DC, % ABV
$8.00
NEW REALM, Hazy Like A Fox, Hazy IPA, VA, % ABV
$8.00
SAMUEL ADAMS, Seasonal, MA
$8.00
GUINNESS BREWING, Rotating, MD
$9.00
HEINEKEN, ., Lager, NL, .% ABV
$7.00
GUINNESS Irish Stout, IE, .% ABV
$9.00
MILLER LITE, American Pilsner, WI, .% ABV
$6.00
HIGH NOON, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer, CA .% ABV
$8.00
DENIZENS, Born Bohemian Pils, Pilsner, VA, .% ABV
$8.00
TRULY, Hard Seltzer, Mixed Berry, MA, % ABV
$8.00
ALLAGASH, White, Belgian-Style Wheat, ME, .% ABV
$8.00
OLD OX, Black Ox, Rye Porter, VA, .% ABV
$8.00
LOST BOY, Wingman, Apple Raspberry Hard Cider, VA .%
$8.00
SIXPOINT, Resin, Imperial IPA, NY, .% ABV
$10.00
ABERLOUR, SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT
BOWMORE
JOHNNIE WALKER Blue Label
$41.00
LAGAVULIN Year Old Islay
$20.00
OBAN Year Old Highland
$19.00
THE MACALLAN
THE BALVENIE
THE DALMORE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT
BASIL HAYDEN Dark Rye
$14.00
CATOCTIN CREEK VIRGINIA
KNOB CREEK
$14.00
RITTENHOUSE
$11.00
WHISTLE PIG
BASIL HAYDEN
$18.00
FOUR ROSES Single Barrel
$16.00
HORSE SOLDIER Signature Small Batch
$26.00
MAKER’S MARK
$12.00
MAKER’S MARK No.
$13.00
MICHTER’S Small Batch
$15.00
OLD FORESTER Original Batch
$14.00
OLD FORESTER Prohibition Style
$17.00
RUSSELL’S Single Barrel
$16.00
WOODFORD Reserve
$12.00
WOODFORD Double Oaked
$17.00
NIKKA
SUNTORY Whisky Toki
$12.00
HATOZAKI Small Batch
$18.00
BRUT ROSÉ, Poema, Cava, ES
$11.00
BRUT, Banshee, Ten Of Cups, CA
$15.00
BRUT CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte AOC, FR
$22.00
CHARDONNAY, Iconoclast, Russian River Valley, CA
$19.00
CHARDONNAY, Cave De Lugny Macon “Lugny Les Charmes,” Burgundy, FR
$14.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Echo Bay, Marlborough, NZ
$13.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Jacques Dumont, Sancerre AOC, FR
$20.00
ALBARIÑO, Abadía De San Campio, DO Rías Baixas, ES
$13.00
PINOT GRIGIO, Terlato, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, IT
$14.00
GRECO-FIANO, Vigneti Del Vulture “Pipoli,” Basilicata IGT, IT
$15.00
GAMAY, Louis Jadot, FR
$12.00
RED BLEND, Maison No. , Méditerranée IGP, FR
$16.00
PINOT NOIR, WillaKenzie, Willamette Valley, OR
$27.00
PINOT NOIR, Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
$17.00
CABERNET SAUVIGION, Twenty Acres, Clarksburg, CA
$13.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Sebastiani Estate, Alexander Valley, CA
$18.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Lancaster “Winemaker’s Cuvée,” Alexander Valley, CA
$34.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Revana “Terroir Series,” Napa, CA
$39.00
SUPER TUSCAN, Supremus, Tuscany IGT, IT
$20.00
BORDEAUX, Les Cadrans De Lassègue, Saint Émilion, FR
$21.00
RED BLEND, Kuleto “India Ink,” Lake/Napa Counties, CA
$13.00
RED BLEND, Ferrari-Carano “Trésor,” Sonoma County, CA
$26.00
RED BLEND, Mount Peak “Gravity,” Monte Rosso Vineyard, CA
$29.00
RIOJA, Faustino I, “Gran Reserva,” ES
$25.00
MALBEC, Corazon Del Sol “Gran Reserva,” Revana Vineyard, Mendoza, AR
$17.00
SYRAH, McPrice Myers, Right Hand Man, Central Coast, CA
$15.00
PROSECCO, Canella, IT (ml)
$14.00
PROSECCO, La Marca, Prosecco DOC, IT
$40.00
PINOT MEUNIER EXTRA-SEC, Cricova, Codru, MDA
$48.00
BRUT, Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, CA
$89.00
BRUT CHAMPAGNE, Beau Joie, Champagne AOC, FR
$116.00
CHENIN BLANC, Foxen "Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard," Santa Maria Valley, CA
$68.00
RIESLING, Saint M, Pfalz, DE
$40.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, CA
$52.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Saint Clair "Origin Series," Marlborough, NZ
$52.00
CHARDONNAY, Nozzole Le Bruniche, Tuscany IGT, IT
$44.00
CHARDONNAY, Cave De Lugny Macon-Lugny “Les Charmes,” Burgundy, FR
$56.00
CHARDONNAY, Diatom "Bar M," Los Alamos Valley, CA
$56.00
GARNACHA BLANCA, Viña Otano “Gran Reserva,” DOCa, Rioja, ES
$102.00
PINOT NOIR, The Four Graces, Willamette Valley, OR
$69.00
GRENACHE-MOURVERDE, Department “Fragile,” FR
$50.00
PINOT NOIR, Banshee, Sonoma County, CA
$48.00
PINOT NOIR, Black Stallion, Napa Valley, CA
$62.00
PINOT NOIR, Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, Victoria, AU
$102.00
PINOT NOIR, Sanford, Santa Rita Hills, CA
$108.00
PINOT NOIR, Armelle & Bernard Rion “Vieille Vignes,” Chorey-Lès-Beaune AOC, Burgundy, FR
$116.00
PINOT NOIR, “Hartford Court,” Sonoma Coast, CA
$132.00
MERLOT, Cusumano, Sicily IGT, IT
$52.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Twenty Acres, Clarksburg, CA
$50.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Montes Alpha, Colchagua Valley, CL
$56.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA
$87.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Black Stallion, Napa Valley, CA
$91.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Merryvale, Napa Valley, CA
$134.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Darioush “Caravan,” Napa Valley, CA
$131.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Merus, Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA
$210.00
SHIRAZ, Robert Oatley “Signature Series,” McLaren Vale, AU
$50.00
SANGIOVESE, Arcanum “La Porta,” Tuscany IGT, IT
$52.00
MALBEC, Château Du Caillau, Cahors AOC, FR
$56.00
RIOJA, Allende, DOCA Rioja, ES
$82.00
MARSELAN, Via Istrum, Danube Plain PGI, BG
$48.00
NEBBIOLO, Michele Chiarlo “Il Principe,” Piedmont DOC, IT
$60.00
RED BLEND, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, CA
$56.00
RED BLEND, Bootleg, Napa Valley, CA
$99.00
RED BLEND, Neyers “Left Bank,” Napa Valley, CA
$108.00
RED BLEND, Farnese “Edizione” Cinque Autoctoni, Abruzzo & Puglia IGT, IT
$142.00
PRIMITIVO, Feudi Di San Gregorio, Campagnia DOC, IT
$54.00
BARBARESCO, Cocito “Baluchin Riserva,” DOCG, IT
$131.00
BORDEAUX, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, “Lacoste-Borie,” Pauillac, Right Bank, FR
$146.00
GRENACHE, Department “D,” Côtes Catalanes IGP, FR
$99.00
CHIANTI CLASSICO, Carpineta Fontalpino “Fontalpino,” Tuscany DOCG, IT
$88.00
ZINDADEL, Orin Swift “ Years In The Desert,” CA
$114.00
BAROLO, Poderi Luigi Eunadi “Ludo,” Barolo DOCG, IT
$129.00
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger “Prélude” Grands Crus NV, FR
$190.00
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger “Comtes De Champagne” Grands Crus, Blanc De Blancs , FR
$285.00
CHARDONNAY, Addax , Sonoma Coast, CA
$139.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Lail Vineyards “Georgia,” Napa, CA
$260.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Chimney Rock , Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA
$199.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Addax “Tench Vineyard” , Oakville, Napa Valley, CA
$260.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Cardinale , Napa Valley, CA
$625.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON + CABERNET FRANC, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Bolgheri DOC, IT
$380.00
CARMENERE, Montes “Purple Angel,” Valle Del Colchagua, CL
$216.00
RED BLEND, Overture By Opus, Napa Valley, CA
$225.00
RED BLEND, Masi Mazzano, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico , Veneto DOCG, IT
$260.00
RED BLEND, Tenuta Di Biserno, Biserno , Tuscany IGT, IT
$275.00
RED BLEND, Pahlmeyer “Proprietary Red” , Napa, CA
$400.00
GRENACHE, Department “Pharaon” , FR
$290.00
BRUNELLO, Conti Costanti, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG , IT
$199.00
BRUNELLO, Fuligni “Riserva,” Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG , IT
$299.00
PAN CON PERSIMMONS V
SEARED SCALLOPS G
CRISPY SHRIMP
COAL ROASTED LAMB RACK
SHRIMP STUFFED HALIBUT
WOOD FIRED PRIME RIB G
CRANBERRY TART V
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE V
ADA’S XMAS
ADA’S KIDS XMAS
TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SKEWERS G
WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE V
SALMON FILLET
PETITE FILET MIGNON
CHOCOLATE PUDDING V
A JAPANESE WAGYU NY STRIP
oz PRIME DAY DRY AGED RIBEYE
$89.00
WHITE ALBA TRUFFLES, SHAVED TABLESIDE
LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES
$26.00
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
$20.00