La Fromagerie is a specialty cheese store in Old Town offering farmstead and artisan cheeses, small production wines and charcuterie. The selection of cured meats and cheeses varies seasonally with production. Wines are selected from independent producers around the world, with a large representation of organic and biodynamic wines from sustainable vineyards.
Two Nineteen Restaurant is situated right next to the historic Alexandria visitor's center in Old Town and is only two blocks from the waterfront. This large, upscale restaurant serves continental cuisine with a French influence. Dishes include linguini with smoked salmon and sun-dried tomatoes and grilled swordfish, as well as "international sandwiches" such as the cheeseburger. Besides the main dining area, the restaurant houses the Basin Street Lounge where you can hear live jazz and blues Wed - Sat. The restaurant also has a basement bar called the Bayou Room that has a DJ on Fridays. The restaurant serves its lunch menu at both bars in the evening.
Del Ray Pizzeria & Sports Bar, located in Alexandria, offers a variety of food options made with fresh ingredients, options including pizza, pasta and subs. Del Ray's offers outdoor and indoor seating and boasts a full bar. In the bar area, nine big screen TVs allow patrons to enjoy sports events. For those patrons who want to eat out, Del Ray's offers take-out. For beer lovers, the bar offers domestic, imported, microbrew and craft selections. To book a reservation or place an order, call.
Nick's Night Club is an entertainment center with live music and events. It offers weekly and monthly events including karaoke, swing music, live country band, line dance lessons, couple lessons, swing dance night and DJ nights.
The Portales Restaurant in Alexandria is a South American restaurant, nightclub and underground lounge. The restaurant is a fusion of Latin American cuisine and steakhouse staples. The menu sports several meaty choices like the salmon relleno which is a salmon stuffed with crab meat served with potatoes and vegetables. The nightclub has live bands most nights and International Night falls on Saturdays, while Ladies Night falls on Fridays. The underground lounge features several DJs, karaoke and pool tables.