Waterfront dining on raw bar & seafood classics in large, modern space, an outdoor deck or tiki bar.
With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola’s Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola’s by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin’ 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
4.4 – 2 reviews $$ • Seafood restaurant
Menu
| All Day Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Crab Hush Puppies blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade |
$12.00 |
| Spicy Mussels san marzano tomatoes, white wine, shallots, aleppo pepper, garlic bread |
$18.00 |
| Crab Dip lump blue crab, sharp cheddar, pimentos, everything crackers |
$16.00 |
| Crispy Calamari spicy pickled peppers & onions, sherry-mustard sauce, herbs |
$16.00 |
| Mahi-Mahi Ceviche puffed rice, citrus, red onions, cilantro, bay chili crisp, sweet pepperss |
$16.00 |
| Baked Green Torpedo Oysters chorizo, garlic butter breadcrumbs, cream cheese, herbs |
$18.00 |
| Coconut Shrimp crispy fried jumbo shrimp, sweet & sour remoulade |
$14.00 |
| Smoked Fish Dip bay spiced butter crackers, pickled jalapeños, pimentos |
$13.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Poke roasted pineapple, avocado, pickled red onions, marinated cucumbers, pineapple ponzu |
$16.00 |
| Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp bay chili crisp, drawn butter, chipotle cocktail sauce |
$17.00 |
| Soup & Salad | |
| Chesapeake Bay Chowder blue crab, cherrystone clams, bacon, gold potatoes |
$8.00 |
| Vola’s Chopped Salad iceberg, romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar, honey mustard & ranch, herb croutons |
$14.00 |
| Riverside Caesar Salad creamy garlic-old bay dressing, herb croutons, parmesan |
$13.00 |
| Oysters | |
| Signature Green Torpedo occohamoc creek, virginia balanced salinity, sweet finish |
$3.00 |
| James River james river, virginia mild brine, sweet, plump meat |
$2.85 |
| Chincoteague chincoteague island, virginia distinctive clean sharp brine, earthy, sweet finish |
$3.00 |
| Blue Point long island sound, new york medium brine, firm texture, sweet aftertaste |
$3.00 |
| Rotating Oysters ask your server for today’s selection |
$4.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Crispy Fried Chicken hot sauce marinated thigh, bacon, honey mustard, pickles, bibb lettuce, potato bun |
$17.00 |
| Vola’s Crispy Shrimp Po’ Boy bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll |
$19.00 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, jalapeño tartar sauce, potato bun |
$24.00 |
| Grouper Sandwich #1 bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun |
$24.00 |
| Bacon-Cheddar Burger #1 bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll |
$21.00 |
| Grouper Sandwich #2 bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun |
$21.00 |
| Bacon-Cheddar Burger #2 house ground prime chuck, bacon, sharp cheddar, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato,red onions, potato bun |
$19.00 |
| Lobster Roll lemon-tarragon mayo, buttered new england style roll |
$29.00 |
| Seared Shrimp Tacos jicama slaw, citrus dressing, lemon aioli, cilantro, warm tortillas |
$18.00 |
| NC Pulled Pork Sandwich bbq rub, creole slaw, tangy western nc bbq sauce, potato bun |
$17.00 |
| Favorites | |
| Creole Shrimp Fettuccini blackened shrimp, garlic, white wine, peppers, spinach, cream, parmesan |
$24.00 |
| Honey-Bourbon Glazed Salmon corn cake, jambalaya rice, andouille sausage, tomato butter |
$25.00 |
| Fried Shrimp Basket choice of coconut or bay breaded, with creole coleslaw and old bay fries |
$26.00 |
| Creole Shrimp & Grits stone ground cheddar grits, andouille sausage, caramelized onions, creole grav |
$24.00 |
| Cajun Grouper & Shrimp pan seared grouper and jumbo shrimp, blackened tomato butter, crispy potatoes, charred corn & bacon maque choux |
$34.00 |
| Fish & Chips beer battered cod, old bay fries, creole slaw, jalapeño tartar sauce |
$24.00 |
| Crab Cakes peekytoe & jumbo lump blue crab, creole slaw, old bay fries, jalapeño tartar sauce |
$36.00 |
| Sides | |
| Cheddar-Jalapeño Hush Puppies & Honey Butter | $6.00 |
| Home Fries | $5.00 |
| Creole Coleslaw | $4.00 |
| Crispy Garlic Potatoes | $6.00 |
| Old Bay Fries | $5.00 |
| Charred Corn & Bacon Maque Choux | $6.00 |
| Jambalaya Rice | $7.00 |
| Stone Ground Cheddar Grits | $7.00 |
| Drinks | |
| Frozen | |
| Strawberry Daiquiri bacardi superior silver rum, strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice |
$13.00 |
| Frozen Orange Crush pinnacle orange vodka, triple sec, orange juice |
$13.00 |
| Signature Cocktails | |
| Torpedos Away camarena reposado tequila, passion fruit syrup, grapefruit & lime juices |
$10.00 |
| Vola’s Rum Punch bacardi oakheart rum, pineapple, lime & orange juices |
$11.00 |
| Maker’s Mark Old-Fashioned orange, elemakule tiki bitters, smoked cherry |
$13.00 |
| Jalapeño-Cilantro Margarita sauza silver tequila, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños |
$12.00 |
| The Glass Harp jim beam whiskey, lemongrass & ginger syrup, lemon juice |
$11.00 |
| Painkiller cruzan dark rum, pineapple & orange juices, coconut cream |
$11.00 |
| King Street Kool house-infused cucumber-kiwi absolut vodka, st elder, ginger beer, lime |
$12.00 |
| Sangria | |
| Mixed Berry our signature recipe with burgundy wine, absolut grapefruit vodka, red berries |
$8.00 |
| Pineapple-Mango our signature recipe with moscato wine, brandy, pineapple, mango juice |
$8.00 |
| Sparkling | |
| Brut Rosé, Wycliff CA | $8.00 |
| Prosecco, Riondo, Veneto, IT | $9.00 |
| Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, IT | $10.00 |
| Brut, Alta Vista “Blanc de Blanc,” Mendoza, AR | $11.00 |
| Brut Rosé, Canella, Trentino, IT | $16.00 |
| White | |
| Moscato, Terra D’oro, Amador, CA | $12.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Lagaria, Delle Venezie IGT, IT | $10.00 |
| Pinot Gris, Kendall-Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve,” CA | $10.00 |
| Pinot Gris, Four Graces, Willamette, OR | $12.00 |
| Fume Blanc, Ferrari-carano CA | $12.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen Estate, Marlborough, NZ | $13.00 |
| Chardonnay, William Hill, North Coast, CA | $38.00 |
| Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve,” CA | $12.00 |
| Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast, CA | $13.00 |
| Rosé & Red | |
| Rosé of Pinot Grigio, Lagaria “Ramato,” Dolomiti IGT, IT | $11.00 |
| Rosé of Pinot Noir, Acrobat CA | $12.00 |
| Rosé, Fleur de Mer, Cotes de Provence, FR | $14.00 |
| Pinot Noir, La Crema, Monterey, CA | $11.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Paul O’brien “Oregon Territory,” OR | $14.00 |
| Merlot, Firestone CA | $11.00 |
| Red Blend, Kuleto Estate “India Ink,” Napa/Lake Counties, CA | $11.00 |
| Rosso, Monte Antico, Tuscany, IGT, IT | $8.00 |
| Chianti, Cecchi, Tuscany, DOCG, IT | $11.00 |
| Malbec, Alamos, Mendoza, AR | $9.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode CA | $10.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Storypoint CA | $11.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Starmont, North Coast, CA | $58.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Maxville “Big Max,” Central Coast, CA | $17.00 |
| Gsm, La Nerthe “Les Cassagnes,” Côtes du Rhône Villages, FR | $15.00 |
| Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino County, CA | $11.00 |
| Draft | |
| Miller Lite, Light Pilsner WI | 4.2% | $6.00 |
| Yuengling, Amber Lager PA | 4.4% | $6.00 |
| Port City, Optimal Wit, Witbier, VA | 4.5% | $7.50 |
| Angry Orchard, Crisp Apple, Apple Hard Cider, NY | 5.0% | $8.00 |
| Narragansett, Lager, RI | 5% | $7.00 |
| Devils Backbone, Vienna Lager, Vienna-Style Lager, VA | 5.2% | $7.50 |
| South Street, Satan’s Pony, Amber Ale, VA | 5.3% | $8.00 |
| Goose Island, Goose IPA India Pale Ale, IL | 5.9% | $7.00 |
| Stone, Delicious IPA Gluten-Reduced IPA, VA | 7.7% | $7.50 |
| Samuel Adams, Seasonal Selection, MA | $8.00 |
| Additional Seasonal Selections ask for details |
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| Bottles & Cans | |
| Heineken 0.0, Lager, Nl | 0.0% | $7.00 |
| Samual Adams, Just the Hazy IPA, MA | 0.5% | $7.00 |
| Narragansett, Fresh Catch, Golden Ale, RI | 4.2% | $5.50 |
| Corona, American Adjunct Lager, MX | 4.6% | $7.00 |
| Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) American-Style Lager (16 Oz.), TX | 4.7% | $5.50 |
| Heineken, Euro Pale Lager, Nl | 5.0% | $7.00 |
| Blue Moon, Belgian White, Wheat Ale, CO | 5.4% | $7.00 |
| Von Trapp, Bohemian Pilsner, VT | 5.4% | $8.00 |
| Union, Duckpin, Pale Ale, MD | 5.5% | $7.00 |
| Left Hand, Milk Stout, CO | 6.0% | $8.00 |
| Pale Fire, Arrant, India Pale Ale (16 Oz.), VA | 7.5% | $10.00 |
| Brunch Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Crab Hush Puppies lump blue crab, sharp cheddar, pimentos, everything crackers |
$12.00 |
| Crispy Calamari spicy pickled peppers &onions, sherry-mustard sauce, herbs |
$16.00 |
| Coconut Shrimp crispy fried jumbo shrimp, sweet & sour remoulade |
$14.00 |
| Smoked Fish Dip bay spiced butter crackers, pickled jalapeños, pimentos |
$13.00 |
| Crab Hush Puppies blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade |
$12.00 |
| Green Curry Mussels lemongrass, cilantro, roasted peanuts, coconut milk |
$18.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Poke roasted pineapple, avocado, pickled red onions, marinated cucumbers, pineapple ponzu |
$16.00 |
| Jumbo Peel & Eat Shrimp bay chili crisp, drawn butter, chipotle cocktail sauce |
$17.00 |
| Mahi-Mahi Ceviche puffed rice, citrus, red onions, cilantro, bay chili crisp, sweet peppers |
$16.00 |
| Baked Green Torpedo Oysters chorizo, garlic butter breadcrumbs, cream cheese, herbs |
$18.00 |
| Snow Crab Cluster drawn butter, bay chili crisp |
$25.00 |
| Oysters | |
| Signature Green Torpedo occohamoc creek, virginia balanced salinity, sweet finish |
$3.00 |
| James River james river, virginia mild brine, sweet, plump meat |
$2.85 |
| Chincoteague chincoteague island, virginia distinctive clean sharp brine, earthy, sweet finish |
$3.00 |
| Blue Point long island sound, new york medium brine, firm texture, sweet aftertaste |
$3.00 |
| Rotating Oysters ask your server for today’s selection |
$4.00 |
| Soup & Salad | |
| Vola’s Chopped Salad iceberg, romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar, honey mustard & ranch, herb croutons |
$12.00 |
| Riverside Caesar Salad creamy garlic-old bay dressing, herb croutons, parmesan cheese |
$11.00 |
| Chesapeake Bay Chowder blue crab, cherrystone clams, bacon, gold potatoes |
$8.00 |
| Smoked Fish Salad romaine, cucumber, marinated tomatoes, piquillo peppers, pickled onions, old bay |
$16.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Crispy Fried Chicken hot sauce marinated breast, bacon, honey mustard, pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun |
$16.00 |
| Vola’s Crispy Shrimp Po’ Boy bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll |
$19.00 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, jalapeño tartar sauce, potato bun |
$24.00 |
| Grouper Sandwich bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun |
$21.00 |
| Bacon-Cheddar Burger house ground prime chuck, bacon, sharp cheddar, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, red onions, potato bun |
$19.00 |
| Lobster Roll lemon-tarragon mayo, buttered new england style roll |
$29.00 |
| Brunch Favorites | |
| Fish & Chips beer battered cod, old bay fries, creole slaw, jalapeño tartar sauce |
$24.00 |
| Crab Cakes peekytoe & jumbo lump blue crab, creole slaw, old bay fries, jalapeño tartar |
$36.00 |
| Dockside Scramble 3 scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, linguica, cheddar, onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes, scallions, home fries |
$15.00 |
| Eggs Benedict poached eggs, canadian bacon, butter milk biscuit, old bay hollandaise, home fries |
$15.00 |
| Smashed Avocado Toast poached eggs, toasted 7-grain bread, grape tomatoes, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, home fries |
$15.00 |
| Pork Belly Al Pastor Hash home fries, chipotle rajas, fried eggs, salsa roja |
$16.00 |
| Brioche French Toast vanilla whipped cream, citrus maple syrup, sliced strawberries |
$15.00 |
| Shrimp & Grits stone ground cheddar grits, andouille sausage, caramelized onions, creole gravy |
$24.00 |
| Fried Shrimp Basket choice of coconut or bay breaded, with creole coleslaw and old bay fries |
$26.00 |
| Vola’s Monkey Bread brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, caramel sauce |
$8.00 |
| Chorizo & Egg Tacos mexican chorizo, scrambled eggs, cilantro aioli, queso fresco, old bay fries |
$15.00 |
| Sides | |
| Cheddar-Jalapeño Hush Puppiesw & Honey Butter | $6.00 |
| Creole Coleslaw | $4.00 |
| Home Fries | $5.00 |
| Thick Cut Bacon | $8.00 |
| Buttermilk Biscuit | $3.00 |
| 7-grain or Brioche Toast | $2.00 |
| 1 Egg | $3.00 |
| Old Bay Fries | $5.00 |
| Stone Ground Cheddar Grits | $7.00 |
| Happy Hour | |
| Two Buck Shuck | |
| Chef Selected Oysters | $2.00 |
| Bar Bites | |
| Chesapeake Crab Dip lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, bay spiced butter crackers |
$8.00 |
| Buffalo Chicken Sliders fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw |
$5.00 |
| Jucy Lucy Sliders house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun |
$9.00 |
| Smoked Fish Dip bay spiced butter crackers, pickle jalapenos, pimientos |
$8.00 |
| Sangria | |
| Mixed Berry | |
| Pineapple-Mango | |
| Frozen | |
| Strawberry Daiquiri | |
| Frozen Orange Crush | |
| Signatures | |
| Painkiller | |
| Sunshine & Rays | |
| Love Potion | |
| Angry Rooster | |
| What a Melon | |
| Wines | |
| Prosecco, La Marca | |
| Pinot Grigio, Lagaria | |
| Chardonnay, William Hill | |
| Rosé, Lagaria | |
| Merlot, Firestone | |
| Malbec, Alamos | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode | |
| Draft Beer | |
| Yuengling | $4.00 |
| Miller Lite | $4.00 |
| Draft Beer Ask for Selection |
$6.00 |
| Vola’s Kids Menu | |
| Main | |
| Hamburger brioche bun, lettuce, tomato add cheese optional |
$10.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich brioche bun, lettuce, tomato |
$9.00 |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders hand breaded chicken breast tenderloins, honey mustard |
$8.00 |
| Grilled or Fried Shrimp 6 jumbo shrimp |
$8.00 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich cheddar cheese, brioche bread |
$6.00 |
| Brunch | |
| French Toast | $6.00 |
| Dockside Scramble | $6.00 |
| 2 Egg Scramble | $6.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Desserts | |
| Audrey’s Key Lime Pie graham cracker crust, whipped key lime curd,whipped cream, lime zest |
$8.00 |
| Strawberry Lemon Trifle gluten free vanilla cake, strawberry compote,lemon mousse, candied lemon zest, dill |
$8.00 |
| Dark Chocolate Mousse whipped cream, cocoa streusel, chocolate sauce |
$8.00 |
| Seasonal Cheesecake seasonal flavors with accompaniments |
$8.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: volasdockside.comopentable.com
Contact Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
Address: 101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 935-8890
Website: http://volasdockside.com/
Hours
| Friday | 11AM–12AM |
| Saturday | 10AM–12AM |
| Sunday | 10AM–11PM |
| Monday | 11AM–11PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–11PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–11PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–11PM |
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