Located in the Old Town section of Alexandria, Va, the restaurant and the town itself was especially quaint. The ambiance was very comfortable and the food and service was excellent! My wife had jambalaya or gumbo I believe and I had some excellent wings and mac and cheese followed by whiskey sours. We sat in the vestibule, I suppose, which is probably already part of the dining room. Loved the architecture and decor, too bad we were there during the pandemic but they were very accommodating. Would definitely go back!

This place was 3 different adventures and experiences all in one place. The good was amazing and really captured the southern cooking feel. The cigar bar upstairs was a something nice to do after that dinner, and the bartender was really good with not only cigar recommendations, but drinks that pair with it. And finally the downstairs whiskey bar/night club had a fun dj and great drinks. I totally intend to return with some friends for a double date.

Great restaurant love it for smoking cigars. Great time with friends! The only thing I didnt like is that there was the card fee that is added after you receive your check to review. It is basically added after they charge your card instead of giving you a true total. *passing the credit card fee to the costumer*. Other then that it is really awesome place to chill with friends or just go on a date.

Love this place! Have been coming here for years with both my mom and husband. Brought a group of friends here for Halloween weekend and had a blast. We even took pictures in our costumes with the owner. She is such a nice lady, very funny and so accommodating. The bartenders and servers are attentive and hospitable. The live music in the cigar bar really does complete the atmosphere of the place, which is already remarkable. If youre looking for a snack while enjoying the band, try the pork belly. While in Alexandria, you MUST visit the 219...you will not be disappointed. Just sit back, relax, sip on a whiskey or bourbon, and smoke a cigar. You will truly be transformed by the place.

This is such a beautiful and elegant restaurant. It has antique jewels like the marble fireplace and lamp at the entrance. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Love the staff, Martin was very kind and helpful. Love it!

This place was awesome. We are originally from New Orleans and thats the type of food youll be served here. This is closest weve been to home since weve left. The etouffee was awesome. Three people at my table had it. Were used to bigger crawfish but this is Alexandria so what are you going to expect. Our table also had the chicken fettuccine, it was absolutely amazing. Chicken cooked perfect and the sauce was great. Our drink were all fantastic with no complaints. 10/10 would recommend this place, especially if youre used to the food from the bayou.

I was at 219 a couple weeks ago & it was one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had. The food was extraordinary. The service was great, a very kind and polite man served me and was not afraid to converse and get me comfortable. I was in awe when the appetizers arrived and were so deliciously sophisticated yet casual. From the appetizers to entree the food was elevated in Unique flavor and amazing presentation something you don’t see in most restaurants. I had sake late and cheesecake for dessert and Is top 3 best I’ve tasted in my life. I’m excited to have this new place to go to when I’m craving a really fine dining experience. Serving food of this caliber assures success. I had politely asked the server if I could personally speak with the Chef who cooked, they are a true flavor & food artist and I will Definitely back for the food and hope to meet them!

Live music, great food particularly the steak which was cooked to perfection. Ill recommend this place to anyone.

Amazing!! Food is to die for! The atmosphere is perfect! Inside and outside dining. Live music. Dim lighting Shekh was our server and he was on point! Hubby and I are ready to to visit New Orleans. Perfect birthday behavior! Team Virgo.

Great food, great service, wonderful cocktail selection. Really enjoyed cigar lounge with single malt scotch. Band was superb!

Overall a good experience, food was delicious. Service was good. A bit surprised due to a charge for use of credit card... Did not care for the hostess... she was a bit rude.

The service was horrible and the food took entirely too long to come out. Once the food did come out it was burnt . I then proceeded to explain this to the manager to which she told me to order a different temperature. (I ordered my steak medium.) I then asked why she would say that and she told me that they had no complaints through out the night. I am now sitting waiting after the bill is paid for steak that actually taste as it should. I wont be coming back.

The girls at the Cigar Bar upstairs were very friendly and helpful, unfortunately when we went downstairs the bartender ignored us for almost an hour as we stood at the bar. Then, when he finally paid us any attention, he was extremely rude. We had to ask another worker to get his attention for us. Drinks were overpriced as well. I paid $70 for four Long Island Iced Teas that tasted like coke with a little bit of lemon. When he handed us our drinks, he said I took care of you.... not sure what that was supposed to mean. Considering he didnt necessarily give me what I ordered. Im guessing he was trying to take advantage of me considering how late it was in the night. I wont be coming back here. Dont waste your time or money.

This place was quite cozy and relaxing after the hustle and bustle of the work day. Three levels and live music . The aroma of cigars linger along the entry to the lower level cigar bar. This place has something for everyone. Now the food was delicious. We enjoyed gumbo ya ya and the savory shrimp and grits and no meal is complete without wine . With Fat Tuesday around the corner if youre looking for some NOLA love in the ole town Alexandria area this is your spot.

Good food. Good service. I enjoy the upstairs area.

Pretty good band played. Food was okay but not all that. They did not have the full menu, I simply wanted dessert but they didn’t have any on their special menu for the holiday.Snapper on a bread pudding = okay. If you like the combination of sweet and savory then this is your dish. I’m not a fan but the bartender recommended it....’while in Rome’ I suppose Actually like their sinks in the bathroom

This place was fantastic. The server was excellent, he immediately got us drinks. Food came fast and was really good. The flavors were amazing. The drinks were made on point. They also surprised me with a slice of cheese cake which was unexpected. Theres a club in the basement we did not visit or even notice. But the cigar lounge upstairs had a live band great bar tenders and offered cigars for purchase. Greta place for guys night out, or even a date. Will definitely come again

The girls at the cigar bar we wonderful but sadly when went went down stairs and the bartender was rude and looked like he did not want to be there. We waited for about an hour for 4 drinks that were overpriced. He told us that that he took care of us. Our drinks tasted like coke with lemon. We just wanted a drink and dance a little before we go home unfortunately we will not be returning to this place.

My favorite cigar bar in the you feel like you’re walking into a patrician’s establishment back in a time before the civil war. Wood panelled bar with an amazing bourbon selection, great beers on tap, and awesome wine selection. Staff is friendly and knows how to treat its customers. No happy hour specials but that’s pretty standard for a bar of that vintage. Cover charge of $5 applied to your bill after 9:30pm, which is totally understandable. The musicians that perform there are super talented and know how to please crowds. And, of course, you can smoke cigars indoors! What a throwback! You can even bring in your own (or buy from the bar. If you choose the latter option, go with the Winston Churchill’s). I love going here with friends and for any boys night! Ladies, don’t fret; the bar is usually 50/50 male/female come 9pm! Best bar in town!

Very nice setting with great food. Expect cigar scent

Absolutely terrible. We came for after dinner drinks and dessert. The restaurant doesn’t have a drink menu and you basically have to ask the waiter for a drink and he negotiates with the bar tender if he knows how to make it. No one brought us our dessert until a hostess/owner? came around. We waited 30 minutes for the worst thing I ever ate in my life. A ice cream, white chocolate raspberry disaster with a burnt sesame crisp strangely a top it. Stay away!!!

Prior to this visit I liked this place, however on this visit the service was terrible, food mediocre with two members of our party sending the food back. The owner was extremely rude and spoiled what was already a disappointing visit, dont think I or any member of our party will return.

Good social distancing, great meal, friend ly staff

Very unorganized service. The manager gave unclear direction to employees, and the results followed. I would recommend investing more in your employees, and learning how to delegate.

The truffle fries and the kale salad is delicious

This place is fantastic and caters to all types of individuals. If you are a smoker, dancer, singer, it doesnt matters! I love the design of the building and the lively feel to it that this place always has. I did not like the fact that one of the bartenders actually forgot my order once but apart from that everything else was great.

Chill place, good cigars, nice drinks and excellent service!

Live music. Chill people. Great service.

I had a horrible experience here. After being seated the server refused to come out and serve us because she didnt feel like it. Then we a random persons dog on the street jumped on our table the manager told us to calm down. Made us pay for our food then threw it away. I will never come to this place again.

I love the historical structure of the building, inside and out. My son and I went on New Years night 2020, to check out the band. The inside looked like a place in the history books. It was beautiful. The band playing, was awesome. The smell of cigars was WOW. Great aroma. When I come back to visit my son. We will hit that place again.

Great food, awesome live music upstairs

I will visit them for myself. Love the staff. They are so personable and efficient. You really feel welcomed. New Orleans cuisine.

I ate dinner here on 11/16/19 and I must say it was way better than I expected. It was great customer service and the food was so tasty. I got the she crab soup and the jambalaya. It was delicious. After dinner I walked around king St. For a bit and around 8pm made my way to the cigar bar for live music. Great music great atmosphere.. if I am ever in the area again this will definitely be a repeat place to go.

Great food! Great staff!

Pretty great place! The live music was cool, and added a lot to the atmosphere! We went up to the cigar smoking room, and though I didnt smoke, everyone else said the cigars and drinks were good. I thought the water was dope. Overall, great establishment, and the food looked good.

Amazing food and atmosphere

This was a really cozy cigar. Well ventilated place. I would definitely come here again. They also have had every night.

Save your money, bad experience, food didnt taste fresh at all

Above and beyond service, full bar, excellent food

Love this upstairs funky cigar lounge. Great booze and snacks menu. Excellent service.

We chose to have Thanksgiving dinner here this year (as wed done in the past). The food was delectable; the ingredients couldnt have been fresher; and the service was great. I couldnt recommend this restaurant more highly!

Wonderful place for dinner and brunch. I went for dinner and came back for brunch. Brunch was a little disappointing, my jambalaya only had one shrimp in it. Other than that, the food was good and service was prompt.

We dined at 219 on Christmas Eve after attending mass. Upon arrival, the hostess station was vacant, but she soon popped around the corner and showed us to our table, which was in front of the fireplace per the reservation. The ambiance is the best thing going for this place. The dining room is elegant; the fireplace is warm, and the large windows offer a splendid view of King Street. The bar is opposite the fireplace, though there was no bartender present. At first the room was very quiet, but toward the end of our meal, four dozen patrons were seated at the bar and the situation was rapidly changing.As for the meal... I had read on several reviews that they do a limited fixed-price menu (or a “prix fixe” for the French wannabes among us) on New Years Eve, but I did not expect it on Christmas Eve. Silly me. There was no mention of it on the restaurants website. And the only note on the confirmation email was that reservations are only accepted for the main dining room. Let me tell you how awesome it is to show up with a family of six and find that the only option is a $48 per person three course meal. Apparently the unwritten rule is that meals for kids 12 and under are half price. So now I only have to pay $24 each for a meal they wont eat. Here I am, in that awkward position of having made a reservation based on the current online menu, only to find that I’d basically RSVP’d to an exclusive event.We asked that, given the lack of notice on the website, if it would be possible for the kids to eat off the regular menu. Our server replied that it was probably doable, but of course for the same price. We had already ordered drinks and were about to cash out and roll the dice somewhere else when our server returned and informed us that the owner said the boys would be able to order cheeseburgers ($14 adult cheeseburgers, of course, not kids cheeseburgers as would have been available in just about any other restaurant in Old Town).I ordered the chestnut soup, prime rib, and cake. My wife ordered the kale salad, glazed ham and cake. We were both excited for some Cajun Creole food, but there was nothing Cajun on the Christmas menu. Three of our kids ordered burgers, but our ten year old is especially picky and was not particularly hungry. He was going to share some of his brothers fries and hold off until we got home to eat something he actually wanted. Our server understood and departed. Then she came back and said the owner wont allow him to not eat; he must order something. So we said a bowl of mac & cheese would be sufficient. That ended up being a $14 bowl of mac & cheese that he barely touched.They had some drink specials--Im not really sure what was special about them, certainly not the price. My wife had a bellini, which she enjoyed, then another. I had a Founders lager initially, then opted for the Kentucky Peach (kind of a Kentucky Mule) which was watered down. After that I stuck with water.The food arrived reasonably timely.1st course: The chestnut soup had the consistency of thick gravy. They were pretty skimpy on the thyme cream. I didnt care for it. My wife enjoyed her kale salad, which was clearly the better choice.2nd course: The prime rib was unimpressive. Ive had better on a Navy ship on that rare occasion when the supply officer would treat the wardroom with steak and lobster (and that was terrible). My prime rib was barely a half-inch thick. If not the worst prime rib Id ever had (though a contender), it was certainly the thinnest. The potatoes and asparagus were cold. The au jus consisted of splattering a tablespoon of drippings on the plate. See photo. Of course you expect a lot of fat with a prime rib, but there was only about 4 oz of edible meat in my cut. Id say it was about an $18 steak at best.My wife ordered the glazed ham, which was fine, but not worth a fraction of what we were paying. The kids burgers all came out medium rare to rare--not that we specified a level of doneness during our initial food negotiations, but who gives a 6 year old a bloody burger?

Food was absolutely delicious, flavors out of this world. The service was on point, never low on water. The set up and decor of the restaurant was gorgeous. The fire place to the chandelier, it was a beautiful restaurant.

Loved it! The Truffle fries were delicious and the Asiago Mac n Cheese was to die for! Very quaint and classy restaurant and Eva was very helpful and a fabulous waitress! The entire staff was interactive and made sure we were taken care of!

Best place in old town

Whiskey selection is good, not amazing.Very friendly staff though. Great atmosphere, reasonable prices, good location.

I have been going for years, its always a great time. Nice people, Constantly changing

Best Shrimp and Grits outside NOLA.

I was visiting the area and saw this place had decent reviews so I decided to try. I had shrimp and grits. My friend had a crab cake. We were both pleased with our food and the service. I would definitely return again if in the area.

BLUES JAZZ FUNK DANCE GROVE!

Im not a huge fan of chain restaurants, but Mellow Mushroom is a great option whenever in Carytown! First and foremost, there is so much seating here, the wait is usually not too bad even on a busy weekend. The atmosphere is fantastic, and there is always a huge mix of people from families to college students.

I cant say enough about the service! Bartenders are world class, customer service is 5 star & owners are great!

Awesome place, but a cover charge is added to your bill without notice before entering. We did have a great time. Just be straight up with your customers.

The food was good, we didn’t like the desserts. It was pricy, we only had the menu option of 48$(it was a Sunday) Everything was okay but please change those desserts.

The bands that play here are amazing. These guys (and gals) and true musicians. Food is also great.. And, they have a great selection of scotch, even some Japanese whiskeys.

I dined here for Valentines Day. Warning that it was a set menu and they didnt offer their regular menu. I was disappointed to realize that part of the meal was purchased from another establishment and presented as though it was made by Two Nineteen. Towards the end of the meal I asked for the dessert to go. Once home I took out the dessert and saw it in the packaging of the place that actually made the dessert, a cupcake shop not far away.  Its dishonest, misleading, and overall bad taste (pun intended) of Two Nineteen Restaurant to pass off a portion of whats being served as coming from their kitchen, when in fact it was premade packaged food from elsewhere. If I wanted premade packaged food I could have picked that up myself. Outside of this, the prix fixe menu meal was mediocre at best. Be forewarned about going on a holiday or when theres a set menu.

We had a great experience! The food was delicious and Helen provided an amazing service to us. She was so polite and knew the menu. We came for Sunday brunch and got complimentary mimosas with our entree ! Would definitely visit again!

Went to the Bayou Room downstairs just for one drink this past holiday weekend - its really smoky in there! The bartender gave himself a $10 instead of a $1 tip onto my credit card. I usually tip 20% but he was really rude to me. I have never experienced this before. Thank goodness I saved my receipt. Beware!!! Will update once (and if) GM responds but thought this would still be helpful to know about this.

Great date night on the upper level. Mussels were tasty and the shrimp & grits was delicious. The cigar selection were good and the service was awesome. I would definitely go back again. Would love to hear the live jazz at 9pm, which is a $5 cover.

I might be biased because my bestie owns it, bit this place is hip! Anything from elegant to rock music, from incredible selection of whisky to a cigar menu. Im in love with the feel and the food of this place. Doesnt matter when you go, you will always have a good time.

Nice cigar place

This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful quaint neighborhood. I loved the fact that this establishment has three gems in one. They have the New Orleans styled restaurant on the main floor, a cigar on the top floor and the bayou room on the ground level. I believe the bayou room is more of a dance area. During my trip I did not venture down there, but I could definitely hear music. The food was good. I had the she crab soup which was very good and I also had the crab cake dinner entree. The entree came with 2 crab cakes over corn and asparagus. I thought the crab cakes were good, but I would have liked to taste more of the crab than peppers and onions. Nonetheless, overall the food was good. I was on a date and we each got the same soup and split the entree. We then went up to the cigar where they had a live band. The do have a cigar lounge and bar. You can order a cigar from their cigar menu and smoke it right there. There is a $5 cover charge/per person for band upon ordering anything. This was a pretty cool spot! Very chill. If you’re not a cigar or cigarette smoker like me beware, you will leave smelling like a cigar ash tray. Overall I give this establishment a 4.5 out of 5.

Always great service... Tim

Great evening out at a great restaurant! Food was delicious and fairly priced. Ambience and decor was welcoming and charming. After dinner we ventured upstairs to the cigar bar/lounge and enjoyed a live band and a stogie. If you enjoy food, cigars, spirits and live music, 219 Restaurant is a must visit!

Loved the food and the vibe. Only downside is the cell reception is horrible. So go there with friends and family and have a great time offline.

Cajun Creole French cuisine...best north of the Big Easy and east of the Mississippi...incredible. Basin Street lounge upstairs...world class rock jazz soul blues 365 nights a year with cigar lounge and whiskey for a five dollar cover...priceless.

Amazing atmosphere and Great band. I enjoyed my own cuban cigars while enjoying some good Bourbon . I highly recommend if your in the Alexandria area.

Best cigar bar in Virginia. Interesting food menu. Great liqour availability.

Just got back from a disappointing meal of Shrimp Creole. The few times Ive made it at home - mine was better. it was basically shrimp in a slightly spicy thin red sauce with an added scoop of white rice. That restaurant would last about 10 seconds if it were transplanted to New Orleans. It had none of the flavor complexity its supposed to have. And the accompanying dinner rolls were Pepperidge Farm rolls from the grocery store. Oh well. It was edible.

Im always able to enjoy a good cigar and listen to the band on Saturday evenings. They also make really tasty lemon drops

Visited the Bayou Room (Lower Level) after hours with a group of relatives and friends who were all people of color. As soon as we entered a few people in the party bought drinks and returned to the group and we kept dancing to the music which was actually good. After awhile I saw an older bartender who was a white woman speaking to her colleague and pointing at our group multiple times. She then came over to us and told the whole group that we had to buy something. She was notified by a member of our party that a few people in the group had already bought drinks. This wasnt enough for her.She clarified herself and said everyone in the group had to buy something or we had to all leave. This made us feel singled out and unwelcome as a group during a moment of celebration. We hadnt been notified by the bouncer that this was a requirement to stay in the bar until this bartender approached us. People had been coming and leaving the space all night and staying for varied amounts of time WITHOUT buying a single drink. We had not seen her do this to anyone else. This seemed like a result of racial profiling. I hope Two Nineteen Restaurant reconsiders its training of employees because this experience has left a bad taste in my mouth with this establishment. I cannot in good conscience recommend this bar to other people given our mistreatment.

We enjoy the small dance club in the basement of this restaurant on Saturday night. Free entry 10 p.m. to 2 am. Small space and decent vibes. DJ played eighties and nineties music. Only a few creepy guys hanging out here.

Great bartender in the cigar lounge. Super nice and knowledgeable about the cigars.

Great music. Great staff. Great cigar smoking environment. My place to go when in town. Miss smoking environment like this back in NOLA!!!!!!

I will preface this with i took a 2 week vacation to NO in the french quarter, ate jumbalaya at several of the resturants and this place in alexandria is the one that left an impression, the she crab soup when beaten with thier fresh bread is amazing. Overall my wife will get any trip here she wants as long as i can get on the king street trolly and get this jambalaya!

My husband took me here for our anniversary so we I wanted some Cajun food. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff were extremely nice and accommodating. The food was quite delicious, but it didnt taste like authentic Cajun food—at least the gumbo didnt. It was good gumbo, but had an overwhelming buttery flavor. I would still recommend going here though. It was relaxed, quiet, and enjoyable.

I’ve been coming to this bar for a few years and it is my favorite bar in all of the DMV. It’s a hidden gem. It’s unique in that the top floor is the cigar bar, the middle is the restaurant, and the basement is a funky bar that has more of a club feel. The bartenders are great, but Alex and Rob, in particular, are who kept me coming back... just really great guys. The cigar bar is the best ventilated in the area, and the decor and atmosphere have you feeling like you’re at your friend’s basement bar. The cigar bar has live blues music 7 nights a week - hard to find that anymore. There are lots of regulars but the place is very welcoming to new faces; everyone is friendly and it’s also a fun spot to meet people. The only thing I wish they did better is control the turnover of bartenders.. it’s nice to see a familiar face when you visit, someone who knows you and what you like, rather than meet someone new every month. Other than that, it’s a perfect spot for a girls’ night out, for bachelor parties (I promise they’ll be impressed). And if you’re looking for a quiet night, Monday and Tuesday are good. Fridays and Saturdays are super busy, and Thursday night is a good balance between the two.. more people but you can still find a seat. If you’re looking for a unique experience away from the DC area, this is it!

Amazing food. Excellent cigar bar and the best blood & sands Ive had yet!

The jambalaya was unreal types of good. Awesome food.

Found this place on the humble. And had a great time. Cigars. Food. Booze. Couldnt ask for anything else.

Great ambiance!! They have a fantastic cigar lounge, a great jazz band, and the menu provides a variety of tasty options. They also have a bar in their lower level that Id like to visit the next time Im there. You should definitely give Two Nineteen a try when youre in the area.

Good service and yummy food. Loved it

Quaint, cozy charming place. Especially prepared food and drinks. Will definitely visit again.

Nice place to smoke a cigar and get a good drink... The bands are great as well

Great place with a great vibe. Really cool staff. Great music. Huge selection of Scotch and cigars. Ventilated well, too. I look forward to my next visit. Thanks!

A surprised good place to go if you want to get away from the hustle.and bustle of King street but still be close. Delicious food.

A bar in the old sense of the word. Walking up the stairs to the cigar bar you can start to smell the smoke which starts to trigger memories of all bars that used to smell that way. Inside you find a dark space housing a wonderful selection of whiskeys with completely knowledgeable bartenders who know each ones characteristics. Had fun trying different ones suggested and understanding their differences. Favorite was the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Excellent bar menu from the restaurant downstairs. Live music too.

Beautiful experience overall!!

Oh my...... shrimp and grits were delicious.Mint julips, yummo. So hot outside but cool and dark inside. Great service.

The food and service on the main level were excellent. The cigar lounge, bar, and entertainment on the top level were great. Ventilation is also pretty good in the cigar area.

We originally wanted to go here for live music and food, but didnt realize that it was a smokey oasis upstairs. So we opted to sit downstairs in the dining area. The food, service, and ambiance were great! We were seated next to a lit fireplace, which was lovely. I ordered the Lamb Bolognese and it tasted fabulous.

Are negative stars an option??? The worst place to eat in Old Town...pertaining to the dining area. The service was atrocious...took forever to get our food (hour plus), all our checks were wrong (phantom items appeared that werent ordered), gratuity was added twice on most checks and from the time I gave my card to pay, to the time it was given back after FINALLY successfully paying was 45 mins. A dumpster on one of the side streets would offer better food and service.

Great food, great people, and true supporters of local live music.

Wonderful brunch!! Wonderful service !! We will be back . Definitely recommend.. Dog friendly porch .Helen was the best server ever!!

The Brunch is AMAZING!! We really enjoyed the food and drinks. A must in Old Town for sure!!

I love to come here for live music. Bourbon and whiskey selection is never below wonderful. Add a cigar to make for a perfect, relaxed evening.

The Cigar lounge and the Shrimp and Grits are excellent.

Food was excellent and the live music was fun!

Restaurant is nice and a good spot to get some food and drinks.