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
BRUT ROSÉ
Poema, Cava, ES
PROSECCO
La Marca, Prosecco DOC, IT
PINOT MEUNIER EXTRA-SEC
Cricova, Codru, MDA
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Nicolas Feuillette, Champagne AOC, FR
BRUT
Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, CA
SPRITZ TOWER
four aperol spritzes
THE STAR OF BRUNCH
new amsterdam vodka, vanilla, passion fruit, mango, sparkling wine
CLEAR OF CLOUDS
cruzan dark rum, aperol, sherry, saki, sparkling wine
BUBBLES ON THE RIVER
la marca prosecco, strawberry infused new amsterdam vodka, hibiscus syrup
ON THE PLAINS BLOODY MARY
hanson of sonoma organic habanero vodka, ada’s bloody mary mix, red wine demi-glace, chipotle peppers
IN THE GARDEN BLOODY MARY
hanson of sonoma organic cucumber vodka, ada’s bloody mary mix, vegetable stock, pickle juice, charred tomatoes
FROM THE RIVER BLOODY MARY
hanson of sonoma organic meyer lemon vodka, ada’s bloody mary mix, old bay, lemon pepper
BEEF TARTARE
hand cut tenderloin, parmigiano reggiano, shallots, capers, dijon, worcestershire, egg yolk, caraway seeds, dill crackers
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
garlic butter, charred blood orange, herbs
BRUNCH BREAD BASKET
orange-pecan sticky bun, nutella babka, raspberry scone, espresso coffee cake, lemon-poppy seed muffin
SEARED TUNA G
avocado mousse, citrus, pickled fresno chiles, green onions, sesame seeds, blood orange soda, aleppo peppers
WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN THIGHS
turkish flatbread, dijonnaise, marinated greens
CRAB & AVOCADO TOAST
grapefruit, fresno peppers, evoo, radishes, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette
LEMON & RICOTTA PANCAKES V
smoked citrus syrup, toasted almonds
GIANT FRENCH TOAST V
cinnamon, brown sugar, salted caramel, chantilly cream
MAINE LOBSTER OMELETTE
butter poached lobster, cheddar cheese, béarnaise, spiced crispy fingerlings
STEAK & CHEESE OMELETTE
shaved steak, caramelized onions, pimiento cheese, spiced crispy fingerlings
ADA’S BREAKFAST
eggs, bacon, spiced crispy fingerlings, rustic toast
SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
herbed crème fraîche, slow cooked tomatoes, portuguese muffin, béarnaise, spiced crispy fingerlings
CLASSIC BENEDICT
canadian bacon, poached eggs, portuguese muffin, hollandaise, spiced crispy fingerlings
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE OMELETTE V
caramelized onions, herbs, spiced crispy fingerlings
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT
cheddar-thyme biscuit, crispy chicken thigh, sunny egg, pimiento cheese, honey, thick cut fries
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
iceberg, spiced buttermilk dressing, tomatoes, bacon lardons, shaved red onions, cucumbers, avocado, rustic croutons
HANGER STEAK SALAD
charred gem lettuce, garlic-anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, rustic croutons, coal roasted tomatoes
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD G
bibb lettuce, radishes, citrus, coconut vinaigrette, toasted almonds, pickled fresno peppers
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
roasted hazelnuts, medjool dates, lemon vinaigrette, buttermilk-yogurt dressing
PORK SCHNITZEL
thinly pounded crispy fried pork chop, lemon, capers, fingerling potatoes
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
vegan sausage ragù, smoked ricotta, crispy shallots, herbs
GIANT CRAB CAKE
jumbo lump crab, creamed leeks, pickled shallots, lemon remoulade
WOOD-GRILLED FISH SANDWICH
daily market fish, smoked tomatoes, bibb lettuce, lemon aioli, potato bun, thick cut fries
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
wood-fired onions, bacon, taleggio cheese, dijonnaise, russian dressing, pickles, lettuce, thick cut fries
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
harissa-tomato broth, shallots, garlic, herbs, grilled rustic bread
SHAVED NY STRIP SANDWICH
house steak sauce, charred onions, coal-fired tomatoes, garlic labneh, onion-brioche bun, thick cut fries
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
jumbo lump crab cake, lemon remoulade, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun
SMOKED SWORDFISH “CLUB” SANDWICH
arugula, tomatoes, sauerkraut, russian dressing, marble rye
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
pine nuts, arugula, pickled raisins, salsa verde
SEASONAL FRUIT & YOGURT V G
RUSTIC TOAST V
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON G
SPICED CRISPY FINGERLINGS V G
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
PORTUGUESE MUFFIN V
TWO EGGS G
Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé V
sea salt caramel, chambord whipped cream
"Almond Joy" Cake V
chocolate cake, coconut mousse, marcona almonds, chocolate glaze, whipped coconut cream, chocolate sable
Lemon Tart V
blueberry-black pepper syrup, chantilly cream, smoked salt
Caramel-Apple Beignets
sumac sugar, cider reduction, brandy cream
Cheesecake Tower V G
whipped cheesecake, graham tuiles, oranges, powdered raspberries, pomegranate reduction
Tawny Port, Fonseca " Year Old," PT
Zinfandel Port, Terra D'Oro, Amador County, CA
Sherry, Sandeman "Superior Fino," DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, ES
Madeira, Sandeman, DOC Madeira, PT
Aszú , Royal Tokaji, "Red Label," HU
Dessert
Dinner
MINI BLACK BRIOCHE LOAF V
BEEF TARTARE
hand cut tenderloin, parmigiano reggiano, shallots, capers, dijon, worcestershire, egg yolk, caraway seeds, dill crackers
SEARED TUNA G
GRILLED OCTOPUS G
COAL-ROASTED OYSTERS
WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN THIGHS
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
CHARRED GEM LETTUCE
“THE WEDGE”
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO G
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
BRAISED LAMB SHANK G
WOOD-FIRED BONE-IN PORK CHOP G
COAL ROASTED CHICKEN V G
CRAB STUFFED CAROLINA TROUT
SMOKED SWORDFISH G
SEARED SALMON G
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
GIANT CRAB CAKE
SEARED SCALLOPS G
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
OZ, DAY AGED, NY STRIP G
OZ, DAY AGED, BONE IN COWBOY RIBEYE G
OZ, DAY AGED, HANGER STEAK G
OZ, GRAIN FED TOMAHAWK VEAL CHOP G
OZ, DAY AGED, FILET MIGNON G
OZ, DAY AGED, PORTERHOUSE G
HOUSE STEAK SAUCE
GARLIC CHIMICHURRI
BÉARNAISE
BRANDY-PEPPERCORN
COAL-FIRED MUSHROOM LASAGNA V
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS V G
THICK CUT FRIES V
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
BRUSSELS SPROUTS G
COAL-ROASTED ASPARAGUS V G
ROASTED SWEET POTATO V G
CURRY SUNCHOKES V
CREAMED SPINACH V
COAL-ROASTED MUSHROOMS
MINI BLACK BRIOCHE LOAF V
charred orange butter
BEEF TARTARE
hand cut tenderloin, parmigiano reggiano, shallots, capers, dijon, worcestershire, egg yolk, caraway seeds, dill crackers
COAL-ROASTED PRAWNS G
garlic butter, charred blood orange, herbs
SEARED TUNA G
avocado mousse, citrus, pickled fresno chiles, green onions, sesame seeds, blood orange soda, aleppo peppers
GRILLED OCTOPUS G
harissa vinaigrette, smoked tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, horseradish yogurt
WOOD-GRILLED FISH
daily market fish, smoked tomatoes, bibb lettuce, lemon aioli, potato bun
HOUSE-GROUND PRIME DRY AGED BURGER
wood-fired onions, bacon, taleggio cheese, dijonnaise, russian dressing, pickles, lettuce, onion-brioche bun
FRIED CHICKEN THIGH
pimiento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, potato bun
SHAVED NY STRIP
house steak sauce, charred onions, coal fired tomatoes, garlic labneh, onion-brioche bun
CRAB CAKE
jumbo lump crab cake, lemon remoulade, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun
SMOKED SWORDFISH “CLUB” SANDWICH
arugula, tomatoes, sauerkraut, russian dressing, marble rye
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
iceberg, spiced buttermilk dressing, tomatoes, bacon lardons, shaved red onions, cucumbers, avocado, rustic croutons
HANGER STEAK SALAD
charred gem lettuce, garlic-anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, rustic croutons, coal roasted tomatoes
GRILLED SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD G
bibb lettuce, radishes, citrus, coconut vinaigrette, toasted almonds, pickled fresno peppers
“THE WEDGE”
iceberg, bacon vinaigrette, roasted tomatoes, bacon lardons, whipped blue cheese, corn bread croutons
GRILLED KALE & CITRUS V G
roasted hazelnuts, medjool dates, lemon vinaigrette, buttermilk-yogurt dressing
SEARED SALMON G
harissa vinaigrette, coal-roasted cauliflower, smoked tomatoes, pickled shallots, herb salad
PORK SCHNITZEL
thinly pounded crispy fried pork chop, lemon, capers, fingerling potatoes
SMOKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI V
vegan sausage ragù, smoked ricotta, crispy shallots, herbs
GIANT CRAB CAKE
jumbo lump crab, creamed leeks, pickled shallots, lemon remoulade
STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS
harissa-tomato broth, shallots, garlic, herbs, grilled rustic bread
SEARED SCALLOPS G
crab-potato hash, sweet peppers, spinach, lemon-caviar butter
COAL ROASTED CHICKEN V G
guajillo marinated boneless half chicken, roasted vegetables, yogurt, garlic butter, herbs
SPICED COAL ROASTED CAULIFLOWER V G
pine nuts, arugula, pickled raisins, salsa verde
OZ, DAY AGED, NY STRIP G
OZ, DAY AGED, HANGER STEAK G
OZ, DAY AGED, FILET MIGNON G
OZ, DAY AGED, BONE IN COWBOY RIBEYE G
HOUSE STEAK SAUCE
GARLIC CHIMICHURRI
BÉARNAISE
BRANDY-PEPPERCORN
CREAMED SPINACH V
chipotle morita, aged cheddar, nutmeg, shallots, garlic
BRUSSELS SPROUTS V G
pomegranate agrodolce, bacon, garlic labneh
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS V G
garlic labneh, almond dukkah, herbs
COAL-ROASTED ASPARAGUS V G
white chocolate béarnaise, caper-coconut granola, dill, pickled shallots
ROASTED SWEET POTATO V G
fresh goat cheese, pomegranate-citrus honey, toasted pecans, urfa pepper, scallions
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
campanelle, old bay mornay, white cheddar
CURRY SUNCHOKES V
garlic, ginger, jalapeño, aleppo pepper, nigella, cilantro, yogurt
HASH BROWN PAVE V G
potatoes, smoked paprika aioli, coarse salt
THICK CUT FRIES V
garlic labneh, ada’s seasoned salt, russian dressing
COAL-ROASTED MUSHROOMS
anchovy vinaigrette, garlic bread crumbs
Lunch Menu
Cocktails, Beer, Whiskey, and Wine
HANSON OF SONOMA ORGANIC
hanson of sonoma organic cucumber vodka, honey, mint, lime juice
LIFE ON THE WATER
sauza hornitos plata, fresh raspberries, ginger, tres agaves organic agave nectar, lime juice
THE DIFFERENCE ENGINE
aleppo pepper infused sauza reposado tequila, smoked mezcal, passion fruit, tres agaves organic agave nectar
THE COUNTESS
plantation original dark rum, clarified coconut crème
ACROSS THE OCEAN
roku japanese craft gin, passion fruit nectar, dry curaçao
SMOKE AND SPICE
del maguey “vida” mezcal, cherry, charred jalapeño
ADA’S SIGNATURE MARTINI
hanson of sonoma organic vodka, olive, house brine
CHERRY-VANILLA OLD FASHIONED
maker’s mark bourbon, vanilla bitters, cherry, expressed orange
LAVENDER FIELDS
roku japanese craft gin, lavender, chamomile, fee foam
PORT CITY, Optimal Wit, Witbier, VA, % ABV
RIGHT PROPER, Raised By Wolves, Dry Hopped American Pale Ale, DC, % ABV
NEW REALM, Hazy Like A Fox, Hazy IPA, VA, % ABV
SAMUEL ADAMS, Seasonal, MA
GUINNESS BREWING, Rotating, MD
HEINEKEN, ., Lager, NL, .% ABV
GUINNESS Irish Stout, IE, .% ABV
MILLER LITE, American Pilsner, WI, .% ABV
HIGH NOON, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer, CA .% ABV
DENIZENS, Born Bohemian Pils, Pilsner, VA, .% ABV
TRULY, Hard Seltzer, Mixed Berry, MA, % ABV
ALLAGASH, White, Belgian-Style Wheat, ME, .% ABV
OLD OX, Black Ox, Rye Porter, VA, .% ABV
LOST BOY, Wingman, Apple Raspberry Hard Cider, VA .%
SIXPOINT, Resin, Imperial IPA, NY, .% ABV
ABERLOUR, SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT
BOWMORE
JOHNNIE WALKER Blue Label
LAGAVULIN Year Old Islay
OBAN Year Old Highland
THE MACALLAN
THE BALVENIE
THE DALMORE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT
BASIL HAYDEN Dark Rye
CATOCTIN CREEK VIRGINIA
KNOB CREEK
RITTENHOUSE
WHISTLE PIG
BASIL HAYDEN
FOUR ROSES Single Barrel
HORSE SOLDIER Signature Small Batch
MAKER’S MARK
MAKER’S MARK No.
MICHTER’S Small Batch
OLD FORESTER Original Batch
OLD FORESTER Prohibition Style
RUSSELL’S Single Barrel
WOODFORD Reserve
WOODFORD Double Oaked
NIKKA
SUNTORY Whisky Toki
HATOZAKI Small Batch
BRUT ROSÉ, Poema, Cava, ES
BRUT, Banshee, Ten Of Cups, CA
BRUT CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte AOC, FR
CHARDONNAY, Iconoclast, Russian River Valley, CA
CHARDONNAY, Cave De Lugny Macon “Lugny Les Charmes,” Burgundy, FR
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Echo Bay, Marlborough, NZ
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Jacques Dumont, Sancerre AOC, FR
ALBARIÑO, Abadía De San Campio, DO Rías Baixas, ES
PINOT GRIGIO, Terlato, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, IT
GRECO-FIANO, Vigneti Del Vulture “Pipoli,” Basilicata IGT, IT
GAMAY, Louis Jadot, FR
RED BLEND, Maison No. , Méditerranée IGP, FR
PINOT NOIR, WillaKenzie, Willamette Valley, OR
PINOT NOIR, Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGION, Twenty Acres, Clarksburg, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Sebastiani Estate, Alexander Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Lancaster “Winemaker’s Cuvée,” Alexander Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Revana “Terroir Series,” Napa, CA
SUPER TUSCAN, Supremus, Tuscany IGT, IT
BORDEAUX, Les Cadrans De Lassègue, Saint Émilion, FR
RED BLEND, Kuleto “India Ink,” Lake/Napa Counties, CA
RED BLEND, Ferrari-Carano “Trésor,” Sonoma County, CA
RED BLEND, Mount Peak “Gravity,” Monte Rosso Vineyard, CA
RIOJA, Faustino I, “Gran Reserva,” ES
MALBEC, Corazon Del Sol “Gran Reserva,” Revana Vineyard, Mendoza, AR
SYRAH, McPrice Myers, Right Hand Man, Central Coast, CA
PROSECCO, Canella, IT (ml)
PROSECCO, La Marca, Prosecco DOC, IT
PINOT MEUNIER EXTRA-SEC, Cricova, Codru, MDA
BRUT, Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, CA
BRUT CHAMPAGNE, Beau Joie, Champagne AOC, FR
CHENIN BLANC, Foxen "Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard," Santa Maria Valley, CA
RIESLING, Saint M, Pfalz, DE
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, CA
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Saint Clair "Origin Series," Marlborough, NZ
CHARDONNAY, Nozzole Le Bruniche, Tuscany IGT, IT
CHARDONNAY, Cave De Lugny Macon-Lugny “Les Charmes,” Burgundy, FR
CHARDONNAY, Diatom "Bar M," Los Alamos Valley, CA
GARNACHA BLANCA, Viña Otano “Gran Reserva,” DOCa, Rioja, ES
PINOT NOIR, The Four Graces, Willamette Valley, OR
GRENACHE-MOURVERDE, Department “Fragile,” FR
PINOT NOIR, Banshee, Sonoma County, CA
PINOT NOIR, Black Stallion, Napa Valley, CA
PINOT NOIR, Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, Victoria, AU
PINOT NOIR, Sanford, Santa Rita Hills, CA
PINOT NOIR, Armelle & Bernard Rion “Vieille Vignes,” Chorey-Lès-Beaune AOC, Burgundy, FR
PINOT NOIR, “Hartford Court,” Sonoma Coast, CA
MERLOT, Cusumano, Sicily IGT, IT
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Twenty Acres, Clarksburg, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Montes Alpha, Colchagua Valley, CL
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Black Stallion, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Merryvale, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Darioush “Caravan,” Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Merus, Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA
SHIRAZ, Robert Oatley “Signature Series,” McLaren Vale, AU
SANGIOVESE, Arcanum “La Porta,” Tuscany IGT, IT
MALBEC, Château Du Caillau, Cahors AOC, FR
RIOJA, Allende, DOCA Rioja, ES
MARSELAN, Via Istrum, Danube Plain PGI, BG
NEBBIOLO, Michele Chiarlo “Il Principe,” Piedmont DOC, IT
RED BLEND, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, CA
RED BLEND, Bootleg, Napa Valley, CA
RED BLEND, Neyers “Left Bank,” Napa Valley, CA
RED BLEND, Farnese “Edizione” Cinque Autoctoni, Abruzzo & Puglia IGT, IT
PRIMITIVO, Feudi Di San Gregorio, Campagnia DOC, IT
BARBARESCO, Cocito “Baluchin Riserva,” DOCG, IT
BORDEAUX, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, “Lacoste-Borie,” Pauillac, Right Bank, FR
GRENACHE, Department “D,” Côtes Catalanes IGP, FR
CHIANTI CLASSICO, Carpineta Fontalpino “Fontalpino,” Tuscany DOCG, IT
ZINDADEL, Orin Swift “ Years In The Desert,” CA
BAROLO, Poderi Luigi Eunadi “Ludo,” Barolo DOCG, IT
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger “Prélude” Grands Crus NV, FR
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger “Comtes De Champagne” Grands Crus, Blanc De Blancs , FR
CHARDONNAY, Addax , Sonoma Coast, CA
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Lail Vineyards “Georgia,” Napa, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Chimney Rock , Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Addax “Tench Vineyard” , Oakville, Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Cardinale , Napa Valley, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON + CABERNET FRANC, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Bolgheri DOC, IT
CARMENERE, Montes “Purple Angel,” Valle Del Colchagua, CL
RED BLEND, Overture By Opus, Napa Valley, CA
RED BLEND, Masi Mazzano, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico , Veneto DOCG, IT
RED BLEND, Tenuta Di Biserno, Biserno , Tuscany IGT, IT
RED BLEND, Pahlmeyer “Proprietary Red” , Napa, CA
GRENACHE, Department “Pharaon” , FR
BRUNELLO, Conti Costanti, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG , IT
BRUNELLO, Fuligni “Riserva,” Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG , IT
PAN CON PERSIMMONS V
coal roasted persimmons, pine nuts, grain mustard, whipped goat cheese, grilled rustic bread
SEARED SCALLOPS G
corn fumet, pickled corn, brown butter crumble, herbs
CRISPY SHRIMP
tempura, togarashi aioli, tea leaves, fresno peppers, chives
COAL ROASTED LAMB RACK
creamy curried sunchokes, cilantro chutney, dill, chives
SHRIMP STUFFED HALIBUT
braised endive, fennel, bagna cauda bread crumbs, blood orange butter
WOOD FIRED PRIME RIB G
salt roasted potatoes, horseradish labneh, roasted mushrooms
CRANBERRY TART V
spiced crust, whipped vanilla cream, sugared cranberries
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE V
whipped labneh, candied hazelnuts
ADA’S XMAS
ADA’S KIDS XMAS
TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SKEWERS G
basil, coarse salt
WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE V
campanelle pasta, garlic bread crumbs
SALMON FILLET
french fries, roasted carrots
PETITE FILET MIGNON
french fries, roasted carrots
CHOCOLATE PUDDING V
chocolate cookie, whipped cream
A JAPANESE WAGYU NY STRIP
served rare, sliced, with warm yuzu tosa joyu
oz PRIME DAY DRY AGED RIBEYE
GF. garlic maître d’ butter
WHITE ALBA TRUFFLES, SHAVED TABLESIDE
LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES
maine lobster, lobster mornay, chives
BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Nicolas Fuilette AOC, FR
