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Ramparts Tavern
A local Alexandria restaurant since 1978. Recent renovations make this neighborhood spot comfortably elegant. Chef Jermaine Keys offers spectacular specials every lunch and dinner. Pair your meal with wine from our list of over 80 or beer from our list of over 100. Our brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a private dining room for any occasion. Come enjoy a great meal with us!
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33 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 33 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(24)
- great for lunch(10)
- great for brunch(6)
- vibrant bar scene(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- good for groups(4)
Ramparts Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great neighbourhood restaurant!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant is smallish and has a definite neighborhood feel about it. It's split with a bar at the back of it and so the noise level can be quite loud so difficult for close conversation. However, service is always very good, the menu is long and varied, complete with specials of the day. I've been for brunch, lunch, and dinner and always had a good meal."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Brunch is store-bought
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to this restaurant for Mother's Day brunch. The lunch/dinner entrees were good. The omlettes were well-prepared. However, the breakfast breads--bagels, coffe cake, biscuits--we're all store-bought, lacking any real flavor or character, and were served cold in unheated baskets. When we asked the manager to heat the biscuits and cold, hard bagels, she stated they would not do that on a buffet day. We then asked the matre'd and were told the same thing. Wow. The deserts were all tiny store-bought mini-cheesecakes and eclaires. Most were still frozen in the center. It's baffling how a restaurant can behave in this fashion and charge $25 per person. Unacceptable."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Poor service but manager corrected
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ramparts is a neighborhood favorite but Fridays dinner was nearly a disaster. Our waitress can to the table clearly flustered and it went from bad to worse. After waiting over 20 minutes for a bottle of wine our dinner arrived. Clearly the waitress was not ready to be on her own. Luckily the manager gave us a new server and comped the wine. Both The salmon and beef mafia lions dinner were delicious. The new waiter Nolan and the manager saved the night. Thank you both. We will be back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Comfortable and Dependable Dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While we enjoy eating on the quieter, restaurant side of Ramparts, we prefer the casual style of the bar style. Sandwiches and appetizers are good, service has always been excellent, and the crowd is friendly. You don't go to Ramparts for a gourmet dining experience - you go for the neighborhood feel, the dependable and solid menu, and a fun experience - and Ramparts delivers on all three."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went to Ramparts on a Sunday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to Ramparts on a Sunday afternoon around 3:30, and we were practically the only patrons in the place, so the service was quick and attentive!
My wife had the Charleston Chicken salad, and it was absolutely huge. I finished the leftovers at dinner the following day. I had the Filet and Winter Root entree' cooked medium rare. The meat was prepared perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.
Ramparts is located in a quiet spot in Fairlington. It is split between the Grill and the Tavern. I'll be going back to check out the night scene sometime."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ramparts is our neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ramparts is our neighborhood restaurant and bar. We generally eat there about once a week, the food is flavorful, plentiful, and visually appealing. Germaine, the chef, makes some of the best soups ever!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food not so Good Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good. I recommend the grilled shrimp kichers for an appetizer and Filet Medallions with Root Vegetables as an entree. The reason why I rated the service as Fair is becasue the server was hard to find at times. The server would dispper for somewhat extended periods. We had to flag the server down to order our entrees. Just because we are a larger group doesn't mean we need four times the amount of time to make up our minds as a smaller group."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ramparts Tavern
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Made a valentines reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Made a valentines reservation for my wife and I. We were seated promptly, but the server took a while to come see us; which is understandable b/c it was busy. When he (Justin) did come over, he simply said,"What can I get you to drink." I ordered the Oscar Blues Beer, which he left on the table in the can, no mention of a glass. I also ordered the ribs, which he told me were half price, but I was charged full price. I didn't realize this until I got home. He was pushy in trying to collect my check at the end and didn't thank us for coming in or say happy valentines day. 2 minutes after Justin picked up our signed check he left out the front door, almost running. I come here often, we usually sit at the bar. Usually the service is great"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ramparts Tavern
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic