Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Alexandria: 8:37 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (703) 717-9151 to confirm.
Location & directions
205 East Howell AvenueAlexandria, VA 22301
About Del Ray Cafe
Del Ray Cafe is a French restaurant you'll find at 205 East Howell Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. Our Alexandria guide covers 579 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Del Ray Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (703) 717-9151.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 205 East Howell Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone
- (703) 717-9151
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Del Ray Cafe’s weekday schedule with 21 other French restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, earlier than 90% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 74.5 hours a week, 30 hours more than the local median of 45. 95% of French restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Del Ray Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 21 other French restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in Virginia
Based on 6 menus with 441 priced items from French restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.00.
We don’t have Del Ray Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what French restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Del Ray Cafe there are 34 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 71 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (10), Cafes & Coffee (8), American (8), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (6).
Competition is light: 1 other French restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Bastille Brasserie & Bar, 0.9 mi away.
28 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianRosemarino d'Italia< 0.1 mi
- AmericanEvening Star< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMajestic Lounge< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisShorty's Deluxe< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueHi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Del Ray Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Del Ray Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Del Ray Cafe is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Del Ray Cafe located?
Del Ray Cafe is located at 205 East Howell Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.
What is the phone number of Del Ray Cafe?
You can call Del Ray Cafe at (703) 717-9151.
Does Del Ray Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Del Ray Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Del Ray Cafe open late?
No, Del Ray Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Del Ray Cafe?
There are 71 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Del Ray Cafe. Nearby options include Rosemarino d'Italia (< 0.1 mi), Evening Star (< 0.1 mi), and Majestic Lounge (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other French restaurants near Del Ray Cafe?
1 other French restaurant within a mile. The closest is Bastille Brasserie & Bar, 0.9 mi away.
How much do French restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 6 menus with 441 priced items from French restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.00.
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