Phase One Reopening: Status Of Del Ray Restaurants

ALEXANDRIA, VA — As phase one reopening begins for Alexandria and the Northern Virginia region on Friday, May 29, restaurants can operate with limited outdoor dining. Indoor dining remains closed, but takeout and delivery is allowed. Some Del Ray restaurants are open for outdoor dining, while

State guidelines allow outdoor dining with restrictions, including 50 percent capacity and six feet of spacing between parties at tables. In preparation for phase one, Alexandria City Council approved a temporary outdoor dining program on Tuesday. Restaurants can use existing patios or apply for expanded space on restaurant property and in the public right-of-way such as sidewalks, parking spaces and parking lots.

We've rounded up the latest updates from Del Ray restaurants as of May 29. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

• Evening Star Cafe/The Front Porch: The Front Porch is opening for limited service with outdoor seating on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Customers can order online at their tables or before arrival. Customers will receive a text when their order is ready. Masks are required and are available for purchase at Evening Star Cafe. See Evening Star Cafe's Facebook page for updates.
• Del Ray Cafe: The porch will reopen with two tables and has submitted an application to use its parking lot for outdoor dining. Call 703-717-9151 for a reservation or curbside pickup.
• Junction Bakery & Bistro: There is limited patio seating available. Takeout and delivery can be ordered online.
• Hops N Shine: The restaurant's patio reopens this weekend with tables spaced six feet apart. Customers must wear masks when entering or exiting the patio when interacting with employees. Walk-ins and reservations are available.
• Pork Barrel BBQ/Holy Cow/The Sushi Bar: The restaurants are focusing on takeout and curbside pickup.
• Del Ray Pizzeria: A walk-up window is open for pickup, and no-contact delivery and curbside pickup are available.
• Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Curbside pickup and delivery continue to be offered.
• Bagel Uprising: Online orders continue to be available.
• Dairy Godmother: Orders can be placed in person for takeout.
• Cheesetique: Pickup and delivery are available.
• Swing's Coffee Roasters: Curbside pickup through online ordering or phone at 703-370-5050 is available.
• Stomping Ground: Online ordering is available.
• RT's Restaurant: Curbside pickup and local delivery are offered.
• Dolce and Bean: Only two parties are allowed in the store at a time, and curbside pickup is available by calling 703-721-3151.
• Northside 10: Check for daily menus on Facebook and order online.
• Spice Kraft Indian Bistro: Takeout orders are available.
• Royal Nepal: Takeout and delivery are available.
• Market to Market: Call 571-312-3010 for pickup or order local delivery.
• Al's Steak House: Takeout orders are offered.
• Taqueria Poblano: call 703-548-8226 to order pickup.
• St. Elmo's Coffee Pub: The coffee shop continues to take online orders.
• Los Tios Grill: The restaurant is open for takeout and delivery.
• Kaizen Tavern: Pickup is available through online ordering.
• Live Oak Restaurant/The Garden: The restaurants are closed and have not announced reopening dates. Check the Live Oak website and The Garden website for future updates on the openings and menus.
• Nectar Coffee and Wine Bistro: The restaurant is closed until further notice.