Vola’s Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge | Splash Into the Fresh Flavors of Waterfront Dining
Welcome to Vola’s Dockside Grill, a hidden gem on Alexandria’s riverfront offering stunning, unobstructed views of the Potomac River. Our all-day menu features stylishly crafted dishes, including daily selections of market oysters, fresh seafood, and comforting, feel-good dishes highlighting regional ingredients.
Savor a diverse selection of vibrant soups, salads, sandwiches, and main courses on our picturesque waterfront terrace, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at the Hi-Tide Lounge, or unwind with a beer on tap at our spacious bar. At Vola’s Dockside Grill, great food and breathtaking views come together for an unforgettable dining experience.
A Tribute to Vola.
Named in honor of Vola D. Lawson, the first female City Manager in the Washington, D.C. area and a beloved figure in Alexandria, Vola’s Dockside Grill pays tribute to her remarkable legacy. Vola D. Lawson dedicated 48 years to public service, and her unwavering support was pivotal in securing the final approval for the waterfront redevelopment plan. Her leadership and commitment to the city are celebrated here, where her influence continues to inspire.
2024 Open Table’s Diners Choice Winner
HOURS
Mon – Thurs: 11 am – 11 pm
Fri: 11 am – 12 am
Sat: 10 am – 12 am
Sun: 10 am – 11 pm
BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 10 am – 3 pm
HAPPY HOUR
Mon – Fri: 3 pm – 7 pm
Available at bar, high top tables and Hi-Tide Lounge
HI-TIDE LOUNGE
Mon – Thu: 3 pm – 11 pm
Fri: 3 pm – 12 am
Sat: 12 pm – 12 am
Sun: 12 pm – 11 pm
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PRIVATE EVENTS & CATERING
Celebrate life’s moments at Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge, where every occasion is enhanced by our stunning Alexandria waterfront location. Whether you’re marking a milestone or simply savoring the everyday, our picturesque riverfront setting provides the perfect backdrop for your event.
Enjoy the flexibility of our indoor and outdoor private dining options, designed to create a memorable and scenic experience tailored to your needs. Discover the ideal space for your next celebration at Vola’s Dockside Grill.
It’s nirvana on a bun. Vola’s serves up a lobster roll, drenched in lemon-tarragon mayo on a buttered New England–style roll.
- Dawn Klavon
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Bring the people you love.
We’ll handle the food, drinks, and the riverfront view.
🥂 Fill your table right.
Bring the people you love.
We’ll handle the food, drinks, and the riverfront view.
🥂 Fill your table right.
Welcome to the loudest table in Old Town.
Fresh oysters. Shareable eats. Full-volume flavor.
☀️ Sunshine on your face. Cool breeze in the air.
Welcome to the loudest table in Old Town.
Fresh oysters. Shareable eats. Full-volume flavor.
☀️ Sunshine on your face. Cool breeze in the air.
Pick me. Choose me. Love me.
(But only if I’m poured over ice and made by Hi-Tide.)
💋 Cocktail crush incoming.
Pick me. Choose me. Love me.
(But only if I’m poured over ice and made by Hi-Tide.)
💋 Cocktail crush incoming.
Best GM in the game. Best patio pup on the block.
Fready gets it.
🐕 Dogs welcome. (In-laws? That’s your call.)
Best GM in the game. Best patio pup on the block.
Fready gets it.
🐕 Dogs welcome. (In-laws? That’s your call.)
🦃 Dockside, Not Tableside
This Thanksgiving, trade your dining room for dock views and your oven mitts for a cocktail.
Sunshine, strong pours, and a menu that goes way beyond turkey. Think chorizo-stuffed lobster, slow-braised lamb, and apple-cinnamon cheese cake for dessert.
🍂 Feast with flavor. Sit by the water. Let the river do the talking.
Reserve now at VolasDockside.com or call 703.935.8890
No dress code. Just an appetite.
🦃 Dockside, Not Tableside
This Thanksgiving, trade your dining room for dock views and your oven mitts for a cocktail.
Sunshine, strong pours, and a menu that goes way beyond turkey. Think chorizo-stuffed lobster, slow-braised lamb, and apple-cinnamon cheese cake for dessert.
🍂 Feast with flavor. Sit by the water. Let the river do the talking.
Reserve now at VolasDockside.com or call 703.935.8890
No dress code. Just an appetite.
📸 Behind-the-Scenes
Freeze-frame freshness just how we like it.🦪
Blackened salmon. Creamy farro. Heirlooms. Harissa.
No foam. No fuss. Just big flavor.
🐟 Get yourself a forkful.
Blackened salmon. Creamy farro. Heirlooms. Harissa.
No foam. No fuss. Just big flavor.
🐟 Get yourself a forkful.
Shucked fresh. Slurped fast.
The loudest flavor on the dock, and we’re dancing about it.
🧂 You’re gonna want another round.
Shucked fresh. Slurped fast.
The loudest flavor on the dock, and we’re dancing about it.
🧂 You’re gonna want another round.
