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.
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 |