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Old Mar 30th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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Nice Business Dinner spot in Alexandria, VA?

I'm meeting three business associates for dinner at a conference at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland. I thought it might be nice for us to see a little of life outside the hotel for dinner, but want something within a 15 minute drive. Can anyone suggest a nice place for a business dinner in Alexandria or close by? Thank you!
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Old Mar 30th, 2009, 11:08 AM
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How about The Majestic?

http://www.washingtonian.com/restaur...iews/2205.html
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Old Mar 30th, 2009, 12:23 PM
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Perhaps Restaurant Eve (in the bistro):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/re...o,1125006.html
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Old Mar 30th, 2009, 01:18 PM
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Farrah Olivia http://www.farraholiviarestaurant.com/ct/index.html
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Old Mar 30th, 2009, 01:21 PM
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Hi Laura---not sure if a business dinner is different than a regular dinner, but if you want a taste of old Alexandria, this is a pleasant spot...

http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/
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Gadsby's is awful and not a good business dinner option.

All the other suggestions you've gotten are good. Farrah Olivia isn't going to get you much "scenery," but it is a great restaurant.
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Hi Mike---can you update me on Gadsby's? It is a while since I have been there. Thanks.
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Overpriced, poorly prepared food. I think any restaurant that has its staff dress up as historical figures is more interested in atmospherics than food.
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