RT's Restaurant

4.5
1342 reviews

About

Creole RestaurantSeafood Restaurant
Authentic Creole, Cajun and Seafood Restaurant in Alexandria Virginia

Details

  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

RT's Restaurant
3804 Mt Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA
22305, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,342 reviews
5 stars
951
4 stars
236
3 stars
76
2 stars
44
1 star
35

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, highlighting dishes like gumbo, etouffee, and seafood pasta as delicious and flavorful.

Service

The staff received numerous compliments for being friendly, attentive, and professional, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was noted as cozy and inviting, with a casual vibe reminiscent of New Orleans, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Pricing

While many found the prices reasonable for the quality of food, some customers felt certain dishes were overpriced or not worth the cost.
  • MP
    Miracle Parish
    6 days ago
    2.0
    Very great service and nice staff, so I didn’t send the food back but the food was absolutely horrible. There was no flavor even when I asked for salt and pepper. Got a couple sides and an entree and everything lacked flavor. The server asked if I wanted to take the food home because I didn’t eat any of it. I said no which should’ve been their clue. The drinks were good, but I won’t be back
  • DM
    D. M.
    Dec 10, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely authentic cajun and creole cuisine. The best gumbo I've found in the DC metro area. Consistently high quality.
  • AS
    AG SUAZO
    Nov 30, 2025
    4.0
    A staple in an transformed neighborhood. Decent fare. Excellent bartender.
  • CM
    Chad Morgan
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    I absolutely love this place. My family and I have been coming here for decades. It is a main stay in the area, and in my opinion our best restaurant. I have hesitated to leave reviews before because I didn’t want everybody to know about it. But I went in the other day and it was not busy. So, I have to make sure they stay around! A neighborhood without RT’s is no neighborhood at all. Things that are amazing here: I’ve honestly never had a bad dish. I love the Sazerac. House wine is great. Service, ambience, everything, excellent. 30-year-old dioramas of the Arlandria (trying to rebrand as Del Ray north) neighborhood are fantastic. This place is an absolute must.
  • MT
    Miles Thomas
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    I swung by for a late lunch, and I must say 10/10 experience! Adina helped me out today and truly over delivered on her service. The staff is friendly, attentive, professional and personable. Not to mention, the salad was great! I tip my hat to the staff as they really made a difference here. If you’re in the area looking for a quick lunch bite / real authentic Cajun / seafood, look no further! Will definitely be coming back! Thank you Adina and George!

Frequently Asked Questions About RT's Restaurant

What type of cuisine does RT's Restaurant specialize in?

RT's Restaurant specializes in authentic Creole, Cajun, and seafood cuisine in Alexandria, Virginia.

What are the operating hours of RT's Restaurant?

RT's Restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00-10:00 PM, and closed on Mondays.