virtue feed and grain

beyond the “eco-friendly” building and the great food you’re going to eat, virtue is going to make you feel pretty cool. the building is located in an old feed house on south union street, and stresses using recycled materials. as their website points out, their stools, tabletops, bar, and floors all have carefully selected wood showing their unique past. there is a chance you might miss this restaurant, since it’s not located on king street, but there is no doubt you should seek it out. al and i made reservations at virtue in the early fall, after being more than intrigued by the exterior of the building. after stopping by the union street pub for a cocktail beforehand, we walked across the street and were seated downstairs. there are several amazing appetizers, though we were immediately drawn to the grilled asparagus and truffles to have with our drinks. al ordered th

a+++¥+. we had a wonderful time. from the time we walked in we had a great experience. the food and staff were wonderful.

this place is awesome!. came here based on a recommendation from a co-worker...just moved here from va beach. virtue is the best restaurant i've been to here in the dc area yet. beats matchbox, carmine's, le diplomate, and stoney's. the ambience, apps, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. we had the fried calamari and artichokes...and i a makers mark old fashion which the bartender made perfectly. i asked the waiter if he stole my i-pod cuz the music in there is great! they played m83, passion pit, and foster the people. however, the music wasn't annoyingly loud like it is at the fish market. i have already recommended this place to friends...trust me it's one of a kind! great for a date, cocktails, and chill music.

went to virtue last night. didn't realize the restaurant had changed hands until we were given the menu, although the scene was suspect with the noise and meat market atmosphere. food was inedible. this is definitely a kitchen that doesn't think highly of it's customers.

disappointing. the building is beautiful, i love the decor and everyone on staff was really nice.
but.
the food was disappointing. the quiche was under-cooked (a consistency i would call drooly) and the salad was overdressed.
not sure that i'll be back.

great lil spot in old town. i got the fish tacos based on prior reviews and i was not disappointed. the atmosphere was great as was the service. reasonable prices.

i would definitely return next time i'm in alexandria.

the waffles and chicken are addictive!!! and i can't believe i'm putting this in a review but their evening menu has mac and cheese with crab (or maybe it was lobster) i can't remember because i ate it within seconds. brunch or dinner you'll love it 😊

i had the sirloin steak with mashed potatoes. everything was very good. we sat upstairs and could see king street on one side and the potomac on the other. a fun place to sit and relax.

decided to try virtue feed and grain for dinner. the crab dip appetizer was very good. they serve it with tortilla chips, which, if it was paired with a cracker or crostini would make it even more enjoyable. we ordered the roasted pork shank and fish tacos. the pork shank was very tasty and is extremely hearty. perfect for a cold winter night. the fish tacos were ok but nothing to jump up and down about. over all i would definitely come back to feed & grain again and i would recommend it to anyone looking for something new.

i have been here twice, and i love it. eat upstairs if you can, the setting is beautiful and rustic.

i got the blue corn nachos and macaroni and cheese appetizers on both occasions. the nachos were great both times, but the macaroni wasn't as good as i remembered the second time. i had the lobster roll on my first visit, and the wild mushroom tacos on my second visit, and both were outstanding. i never would have thought to do mushroom tacos, but the mushrooms had a great meaty flavor, and i loved them. my husband got the burger, and he said it was great as well.

the service both times was excellent. i'm looking forward to visiting again!

i ordered the lobster roll that was a different interpretation that what is typically found in new england. here, chunks of brown butter lobster was mixed with stone ground mustard, celery, shaved onions,cara cara orange dressing, and placed on top of shredded bibb lettuce on a roll. i liked the tang from the dressing and the crunch from the celery and onions. my sandwich was served with fries, and though it was filling, i would have liked a bit more lobster meat.

nice bar although the bar tenders are not very knowledgable. good draft beer selection

perhaps the best thing that virtue feed and grain has going for it is the space itself: a former stable that has been remade as a modern rustic tavern space...the ambiance belies the food. though what ambiance it is. otherwise, it's just straightforward pub food.

they have gluten-free and vegetarian items clearly listed. quinoa were soto was very good. highly recommend it

the best bar experience ever!. i visited old town from louisiana and this is by far the best bar experience i've ever had. the bartender greeted us promptly, got my name from my boyfriend when i went to the bathroom and spoke to me when i returned. the manager came by and introduced himself and offered us samples of drinks that he was thinking about bringing to the bar menu. he spoke with such passion when he told us all the ingrediants and how they used each other to create a certain taste. him being excited about his product, made me excited to be here and try them. when i visit again, i will be looking this place up. great food, great staff, and great drinks! can't go wrong with this place!