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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HAPPENINGS
Vola’s Spring Oysterfest
Oyster lovers, this one’s for you! Vola’s is welcoming spring with their signature Oysterfest on the waterfront patio. Enjoy unlimited fresh-shucked and specialty oysters, a new & expanded tasty buffet, beer, wine, cocktails (hello, Bloody Marys!), and live music. Think you have shucking skills? Enter the Best Shucker competition and find out! Ticket price includes food, drinks, and gratuity.
Menu includes:
Unlimited Shucked Oysters*
New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp
Raw Michelada Style Oysters*
Baked Casino Style Oysters
Cool Peel & Eat Shrimp
Crispy Fried Oysters
Corn On The Cob
Braised Collard Greens
Baked Lump Crab Mac & Cheese
Cheddar-Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Bay Spiced Cornbread Muffins
Key Lime Pie Bites
Mini Strawberry Shortcake Bites
Dockside Buckets are here! 🧊🍻🍤🍗
Beer on ice. Fried shrimp still hot. Wings for the table.
No complicated orders.
Dining with a group of friends at Vola`s just got easier and a whole lot messier in the best way!
Spring Oysterfest is back, and the dock`s about to get loud!🦪
Unlimited fresh-shucked oysters. Specialty oysters you`ve never tried. A buffet that doesn`t end. Beer, wine, cocktails (yes, Bloody Marys), and live music floating over the Potomac.
Saturday, April 18th, 12pm–3pm. Three hours. One waterfront.
Think you can shuck? Prove it in our Best Shucker competition. Tickets include food, drinks, gratuity, and bragging rights! Link in bio.
They`re here!!! 🎉🧊🍻
Dockside Buckets just landed, and they`re already changing the way you order. Beer buckets chilling. Shrimp buckets steaming. Fries with six sauces because why choose one?
This is group dining without the group chat stress. Just grab a bucket, pass it around, and let the dock do the rest.
Come try them before your friends beat you to it 🥳
Love Potion. Hanson of Sonoma mandarin vodka. Hibiscus syrup. Fresh mint.
The kind of drink that makes you order a second before you`ve finished the first. Hi-Tide Lounge doesn`t do boring. And neither should your Friday night.
Watermelon. Arugula. Feta. Mint. Toasted almonds. Raspberry vinaigrette that ties it all together.
This salad doesn`t try to be more than it is, bright, crisp, and exactly what a sunny dock day ordered.
Light enough to keep going. Good enough to remember.
April 18th!! 🦪🍸🌊🍻🎶
Unlimited oysters, live music, beer, wine, and cocktails! Spring Oysterfest at Vola’s is three hours of everything spring should taste like!
Fresh, briny, and paired with a cold drink in your hand! Bring your appetite. Bring your shucking confidence. Tickets are moving fast🦪🎟️
Link in bio. See you on the waterfront!
Name a better feeling than sitting on the patio, watching your food come to you. We`ll wait...
Jumbo peel & eat shrimp. Bay chili crisp. Drawn butter. Chipotle cocktail sauce. The Potomac`s right there. Your drink`s already refilled.
And the shrimp? Still steaming. This is what dockside dining was built for.
Can you taste it yet?
Blackened shrimp. Garlic. White wine. Peppers and spinach swimming in parmesan cream. Creole Shrimp Fettuccini at Vola`s.
And yeah, you`re ordering it. Probably twice.
