The American Cafe

• The American Cafe is a simple cafe offering American cuisine. It has a wide variety of food Americans are accustomed to such as salads, unique pastas, pizzas, burgers, seafood and steaks. There are 11 restaurants in the chain owned by Specialty Restaurant Group, LLC. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
  
  

Mango Mike's

• Mango Mike's is known for its fun beach atmosphere and Caribbean cuisine. Fruity island drinks compliment the wide variety of seafood options available for both lunch and dinner. A huge menu offers lobster, shrimp, steaks, chicken, ribs, salmon and pasta, all with a little Caribbean zing to spice up the day. Music fills the air every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night.
  
  Mango Mike's
  
  4580 Duke Street
  
  Alexandria, Va. 22304
  
  703-370-3800
  
  mangomikes.com/Pages/m2pg.html
  
  

Tempo Restaurant

• Tempo Restaurant is known for its elegant yet unpretentious atmosphere. It offers a combination of northern Italian and French cuisine, featuring fresh seafood. It offers both lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday. The menu offers sophisticated dishes which include soups, seafood, steak, lamb and chicken.
  
  

Laporta's Restaurant

• Laporta's Restaurant was created to be a place for fantastic food in a casual, comfortable setting. It is ideal for a romantic evening, special occasion or a private party. It combines an intimate jazz lounge to create a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood served in inventive ways as well as and hearty pastas. All of this is complemented by the local-style desserts of one of the co-owners, Margaret Laporta. Lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays are available.