Whether for the football or the commercials, Super Bowl Sunday — Feb. 3 this year — looms large on the American cultural landscape.
Looking for ways to enjoy America’s largest secular holiday? Hoodline crunched the numbers, using both Yelp data and our own secret playbook to produce a ranked list of the best sports bars, wing spots, and pizza delivery options to make your Super Bowl celebration a success — no home-team victory required.
Televisions all around town will likely be tuned to the big game, but a few local sports bars represent Alexandria’s best. Here's where to snag a seat come game day.
1. Joe Theismann's Restaurant
Topping the list is Joe Theismann's Restaurant. Located at 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite A, near the King Street Metro Station, the upscale traditional American spot from the quarterbacking legend is the highest rated sports bar in Alexandria, boasting four stars out of 533 reviews on Yelp.
2. Mackie's Bar And Grill
Next up is Old Town's Mackie's Bar and Grill, situated at 907 King St. With four stars out of 394 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Glory Days Grill
Taylor Run's Glory Days Grill, located at 3141 Duke St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 71 reviews.
Nothing says Super Bowl Sunday like a mess of chicken wings with your choice of dipping sauce, and Alexandria has some favorite wing spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. The Club Burgers & Sandwiches
Topping the list is The Club Burgers & Sandwiches. Located at 261 S. Van Dorn St. in Landmark, the casual counter-order restaurant is the highest rated chicken wing spot in Alexandria, boasting four stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp.
2. Glory Days Grill
Glory Days Grill also makes the list. Situated at 3141 Duke St., its four stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp prove that it, too, is a local favorite for wings.
3. Toppers Pizza
Potomac West's Toppers Pizza, located at 3827 Mt Vernon Ave., is another top choice for wings, with Yelpers giving the pizzeria four stars out of 52 reviews.
You've got your favorite pizza spots, but will they deliver on the big day? Here's are Yelpers' favorite Alexandria pizzerias that actually deliver, so no one has to miss any of the action.
1. Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap
Topping the list is Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap. Located at 401 E. Braddock Road in Potomac West, this Italian restaurant is the highest rated pizza spot in Alexandria, boasting four stars out of 526 reviews on Yelp.
2. Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza
Next up is Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza, situated at 209 Swamp Fox Road in Eisenhower East. With four stars out of 475 reviews on Yelp, it's also a favorite.
