Virtue Feed & Grain Menu

Welcome to Virtue Feed & Grain, a delightful American restaurant nestled in the heart of Alexandria, VA. This charming eatery combines a vibrant ambiance with an exceptional menu that captivates all senses.

Starting with its starters, guests can indulge in dishes like the Blistered Shishito Peppers and the decadent Old Town Crab Dip, a delicious nod to local flavors. Their entrees showcase a delightful variety, from the tender Short Ribs to the rich Steak Quesadilla. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Make sure to complement your meal with one of their unique spritzes. The refreshing Dragon Fruit Spritz or Hibiscus Aperol Spritz are perfect choices. Whether for a lively brunch or a romantic evening by the Potomac River, Virtue Feed & Grain is a culinary gem worth exploring.

Weekly Specials

• Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich

  fresh catfish, red cole slaw, banana peppers, sourdough bread, tartar sauce

  US$26.00

• Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs

  house made bbq sauce, coleslaw, french fries

  US$35.00

• Chicken Noodle

  mirepoix, ziti pasta, shredded chicken, mixed greens, chicken broth, fresh herbs

  US$9.00

Cocktail of the Week

• The "Taylor Made" Old Fashioned

  Virtue's Private Barrel Col. E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, Virtue's Private Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$26.00

Seasonal Cocktails

• Frozen Frose

  US$14.00

• Frozen Pina Colada

  US$14.00

Starters

• Blistered Shishito Peppers (GF, V)

  ancho chili powder, queso añejo

  US$9.00

• Duck Poutine

  duck fat fries, roasted duck gravy, cheddar curds, fried rosemary

  US$12.00

• Old Town Crab Dip

  lump crabmeat, corn, old bay, sriracha, tortilla chips

  US$16.00

• Semolina Fried Calamari

  artichoke hearts, cherry peppers, olives, charred lemon aioli

  US$17.00

• Fried Mozzarella Sticks

  house made spicy marinara sauce, italian breadcrumbs

  US$12.00

• Chicken Wings

  teriyaki glaze, sesame seeds, scallions

  US$16.00

• Baked Mac & Cheese (V)

  cavatappi pasta, havarti, smoked gouda, cheddar-jack, cracker crumbs **add prosciutto +$3

  US$12.00

• Mezze Platter (V)

  chickpea hummus, muhammara, olives, pickled vegetables, walnuts, toasted flatbread

  US$14.00

• Scotch Eggs

  cage free eggs, chicken chorizo, chipotle-lime sauce

  US$13.00

• Virtue Chips & Dips

  fresh homemade salsa, guacamole, queso gringo, cilantro ranch

  US$14.00

• Fried Green Tomatoes

  italian panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, lemon aioli

  US$13.00

• Fried Honey Crisp Brussels Sprouts

  fresh brussel sprouts, honey, crushed chili pepper, parmesan cheese

  US$13.00

From The Garden

• Southwest Caesar

  romaine hearts, chipotle caesar dressing, fresh roasted corn, roasted poblano peppers, tomatoes, corn tortillas, queso cotija

  US$16.00

• Quinoa Salad (GF, V)

  baby greens, red beets, green peas, pearl onions, red radishes, sarvecchio cheese, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

  US$16.00

• VFG Steak* & Blue

  grilled beef tenderloin*, mixed greens, dried cranberries, candied hazelnuts, smoked blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic glaze drizzle

  US$27.00

• Tuna* Poke Salad

  seared yuzu marinated ahi tuna, avocado, sweet onions, macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, scallions, ponzu sauce

  US$26.00

• Strawberry & Blueberry Salad

  baby spinach, candied walnuts, onions, feta cheese, golden raisins, red wine vinaigrette

  US$16.00

Entrees

• Steak Quesadilla*

  mixed peppers, onion, guacamole, sour cream, roasted salsa, flour tortilla

  US$22.00

• Short Ribs

  red wine braised short ribs, sauteed mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day

  US$29.00

• Chicken Picatta Milanese

  angel hair pasta, mix green lettuce, grape tomatoes, white wine sauce, parmesan, lemon caper sauce

  US$27.00

• Rigatoni A La Vodka

  italian sausage, house made vodka sauce, baby spinach, parmigiano reggiano

  US$25.00

• Pan Seared Salmon* (GF)

  creamy quinoa, harissa sauce, baby arugula

  US$27.00

• Steak & Fries*

  new york strip, duck fat fries, chimichurri sauce

  US$42.00

• Surf & Turf*

  hand cut 15oz ribeye, jumbo shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed haricot verts, garlic cream mustard sauce, chimuchurri

  US$59.00

• Shrimp & Grits

  jumbo shrimp, sausage, anson mills stone ground grits, low country gravy

  US$27.00

• Oven Baked Rockfish

  fregula pasta, baby cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon caper butter sauce

  US$34.00

• Grilled Australian Lamb Chops*

  garlic mashed potatoes, shallot butter, dijon mustard, asparagus

  US$32.00

• Virtue Veggies (V)

  mashed vanilla sweet potatoes, lima beans, medley of orzo pasta, baby spinach and grana padano cheese, vegetables of the day

  US$16.00

• Bacon Wrapped Scallops

  seared scallops, fettuccine, baby spinach, cherry heirloom tomatoes, white wine sauce, grana padano cheese, lemon beurre blanc

  US$39.00

Sandwiches

• Prime Rib French Dip*

  slow roasted prime rib, toasted baguette, horseradish sauce, provolone cheese, sauteed onions, beef au jus

  US$24.00

• Chicken BLT Wrap

  grilled chicken, baby greens, bacon, tomato, grana padano cheese, avocado, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla

  US$19.00

• Virtue Burger*

  black angus beef, choice of cheddar or swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato

  US$21.00

• Wagyu Birria Burger

  ground wagyu beef, caramelized onions, smoke provolone cheese, garlic aioli, onion rings, au jus sauce

  US$26.00

• Smoked Salmon Burger

  capers, red onions, sriracha remoulade, baby arugula

  US$20.00

• Wagyu Beef Gyro

  lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, tzatziki sauce, naan bread

  US$24.00

Tacos (served with chips & salsa)

• Chicken Carnitas Taco

  oven roasted chicken breast, guajillo marinade, guacamole, tomatillo cream sauce, roasted tomato salsa roja, mixed cheese

  US$22.00

• Fish Tacos

  lime marinated, guacamole, jalapeno slaw, salsa verdes

  US$19.00

• Savory Fried Shrimp Tacos

  jumbo shrimp, coleslaw, sriracha aioli, sweet peppers

  US$20.00

• Brussel Sprout Tacos

  honey glazed fried brussel sprouts, avocado, pickled onions, ricotta salata cheese, sweet lemon cream

  US$16.00

Young Diners (12 and under please)

• Grilled Cheese

  brioche bread, cheddar or swiss, veggies or fries

  US$10.00

• Chicken Strips

  grilled or fried, veggies or hand-cut fries

  US$10.00

• Pasta

  tomato sauce or butter

  US$7.00

Desserts

• Peanut Butter & Chocolate Icebox Pie

  creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache, peanuts, macadamia gelato

  US$8.00

• Lemon Raspberry Cake

  mascarpone filling, raspberry coulis, lemon zest, whipped cream

  US$8.00

• Center Cut Donuts

  gala apples, cinnamon, ricotta, dulce de leche, touch of bourbon, powdered sugar

  US$8.00

• Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)

  chocolate, cocoa powder, raspberry coulis

  US$8.00

• Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

  US$1.50

Brunch (Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm

• Fresh Homemade Cranberry, Blueberry & Orange Walnut Muffins (3)

  served with honey butter

  US$8.00

• Brioche French Toast

  granola & peanut crusted, orange agave syrup, bacon, home fries

  US$12.00

• Chilaquiles

  corn tortilla chips, red chili sauce, queso cotija, cilantro, fried egg. Add grilled chicken +$5 - add pork barbacoa +$5

  US$14.00

• Breakfast Burrito

  chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or bacon. scrambled eggs, pepperjack cheese, chipotle aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with home fries

  US$16.00

• Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak*

  sirloin, scrambled eggs, home fries, white gravy

  US$18.00

• Chesapeake Benedict*

  old bay seasoned blue crab cake, poached eggs, avocado, hollandaise, home fries

  US$19.00

• Loaded Avocado Toast

  avocado, olive oil, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, micro greens, hard boiled eggs

  US$12.00

• Banana Waffles & Fresh Berries

  served with whipped cream, dulce de leche

  US$14.00

• Breakfast Burger*

  black angus beef, onion strings, colby jack cheese, garlic truffle aioli, fried egg

  US$22.00

For The Pooch

• Doggie's Dream

  beef and rice served with carrots

  US$8.00

• Pupsicles & Apples

  frozen yogurt “bones” served with sliced green apples

  US$9.00

• Fit For Your Best Friend

  5 oz of grilled rare sirloin

  US$12.00

Cocktails

• Bardstown Blackberry Smash

  evan williams, bourbon, blackberries, lemon, simple, soda

  US$14.00

• Basil Hayden Lemon Julep

  basil hayden, st. elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, mint, simple

  US$15.00

• Berry Good Lemonade

  crown royal blackberry, lemon juice, simple, lemonade

  US$14.00

• Espresso Martini

  grind espresso rum, mary hite bowman caramel creme liqueur, creme de cacao

  US$14.00

• The Father of Bourbon Old Fashioned

  elijah craig small batch bourbon, bittermilk bourbon barrel aged artisanal bitters

  US$18.00

• Where The Buffalo Roam Old Fashioned

  Virtue's Private Barrel Buffalo Trace, Virtue's Private Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged

  US$18.00

• Fresh Margarita

  corazon blanco tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave ~ with a “Make it Grand” Marnier… +$2

  US$14.00

• Spicy Marguerita

  smoked ghost pepper tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave ~ with a “Make it Grand” Marnier… +$2

  US$14.00

• Sangria

  peter vella, gin, triple sec, brandy

  US$9.00

• Stardust

  tito’s vodka, simple syrup, blackberries, raspberries, lemon

  US$15.00

• The Century Royal Martini

  HDW century vodka, dry vermouth rinse ~ add blue cheese stuffed olives

  US$24.00

• The Lavender French 75

  empress gin, lavender syrup, lemon, bubbles

  US$15.00

• Strawberry Basil Smash

  waterman's strawberry vodka, basil, lemon, agave, strawberry puree, soda

  US$14.00

• Brunch - Lavender Limencello Fizz

  empress gin, limoncello, lemon, brut, club soda

  US$15.00

• Brunch - Virtue Bloody Mary

  salsa borracha vodka, tajin rim

  US$14.00

• Brunch - Traditional Mimosa

  orange, grapefruit, cranberry or pineapple juice

  US$8.00

• Brunch - Hawaiian Mimosa

  whaler’s coconut rum, pineapple juice, brut

  US$9.00

• Brunch - Strawberry Kiss Mimosa

  chambord, strawberry puree, brut

  US$9.00

• Brunch - Grand Harvest Mimosa

  virtue’s apple cider, george bowman rum, brut

  US$10.00

• Virtue Irish Coffee

  jameson, bailey’s, whipped cream, creme de menthe

  US$13.00

SPRITZES

• Dragon Fruit Spritz

  dragon fruit, st. elderflower liqueur, lemon, mint, sparkling rose

  US$14.00

• Hibiscus Aperol Spritz

  aperol, sorel hibiscus liqueur, triple sec, brut, soda

  US$14.00

• Hugo Spritz

  st. elderflower liqueur, mint, brut, soda

  US$14.00

• Blood Orange Spritz

  margarita rosato italian blood orange, aperol, lemon, brut, soda

  US$14.00

• Serina's Watermelon Spritz

  hendricks, watermelon, lillet blanc, st. elderflower liqueur, mint

  US$14.00

Mocktails

• Stargazer

  blackberry, raspberry, lemon, simple, soda

  US$14.00

• Dragon Fruit Fizz

  dragon fruit, lime, mint, orange juice, soda

  US$14.00

• Cucumber Fresca

  cucumber, mint, lime, simple, soda

  US$14.00

• Strawberry Lemonade

  strawberry coulis, lemonade

  US$14.00

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

  US$5.00

• Acqua Panna Stil Water

  US$5.00

Spirits Flights

• From Glen to Glen

  Glenmorangie 10 year, Glenlivet 12 year, Glenlivet Caribbean Rum Barrel Finished

  US$12.00

• Twice As Nice

  Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910, Heaven’s Door Double Barrel

  US$14.00

• Best of Basil

  Basil Hayden, Basil Hayden Toast, Basil Hayden Dark Rye

  US$14.00

• The Magic of Michter's

  Michter’s US1 Small Batch Bourbon, Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey, Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey

  US$14.00

• The Actor, The Rock & The Jock

  Casamigos Reposado, Teremana Reposado, Cincoro Plata

  US$16.00

• From Grain to Glass

  Heaven Hill Straight Bourbon, Heaven Hill Wheated Bourbon, Heaven Hill Rye Whiskey

  US$20.00

• Virtue's Private Barrels

  Blanton’s, Weller Full Proof, Stagg

  US$25.00

Old Fashioneds List

• Virtue's Old Dominion Old Fashioned

  Bowman Brothers with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$16.00

• Where The Buffalo Roam Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Buffalo Trace with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$18.00

• The Private Reserve Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Weller Special Reserve with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$18.00

• A Rare Occasion Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Eagle Rare with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$20.00

• Colonel Blanton's Fine Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Blantons with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$24.00

• The "Taylor Made" Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel of Colonel E.H Taylor Single Barrel with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$26.00

• Where Pappy Got His Start Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Weller Full Proof with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$28.00

• The Grand Stagg Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Stagg with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$28.00

• Virtue's Cherry Bounce Old Fashioned

  Private Barrel Maker's Mark Old Town Batch with Bittermilk Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters

  US$24.00

Beer - Draft

• Port City, Optimal Wit, Witbier, VA | 4.5%

  US$8.00

• Devil’s Backbone, Vienna Lager, VA | 5.2%

  US$9.00

• Three Notch’d, Minute Man, New England Style IPA, VA | 7.0%

  US$9.00

• Midnight, Rockville Red Ale, VA | 5.5%

  US$8.00

• Guinness, Irish Stout, IE | 4.2%

  20oz pour

  US$11.00

• Stella Artois, Belgian Lager, DE | 5.0%

  US$8.00

• New Realm, Hazy Like a Fox, Hazy IPA, VA | 6.5%

  US$9.00

• Downeast Ciders, Seasonal, MA | 5%

  US$9.00

• Blue Mountain, Kolsch, 151 VA | 5.0%

  US$8.00

• Vasen Brewing, Hefeweizen, VA | 5.5%

  US$9.00

• Lawson, Lil Sip, IPA, VT. | 6.5%

  US$9.00

• Hardywood, Pils, German Pilsner, Richmond, VA | 5.2%

  US$8.00

• Solace, Lucy Juicy, DIPA, VA | 8.5%

  US$9.00

• Right Proper, Raised by Wolves, Pale Ale, D.C. | 5.0%

  US$8.00

• Ardent, IPA X, Hazy IPA, VA | 7.1%

  US$9.00

• Schlafly, Pumpkin Ale, MO | 8%

  10oz snifter

  US$9.00

• Dubuisson, Scaldis Peche Mel, Fruit Field Beer, BEL | 8.5%

  US$10.00

• Denizens, Westside, West Coast IPA, MD | 7.2%

  US$8.00

• Atlas, Festbier, German Lager, D.C.| 6.1%

  US$9.00

• Silver Branch, Oktoberfest, Märzen, MD| 5.6%

  US$9.00

Beer - Bottled

• Coors Light, Cold Lager, CO | 4.2%

  US$7.00

• Yuengling, Amber Lager, PA | 4.4%

  US$7.00

• Miller Lite, American Pilsner, MW | 4.2%

  US$7.00

• Blue Moon, Belgian White, Wheat Ale, CO | 5.4%

  US$8.00

• The Maine Lunch IPA, ME| 7%

  US$13.00

• Aslin, Volcano Sauce, Sour Ale, VA| 6%

  US$8.00

• Heineken, Euro Pale Lager, NL | 5.0%

  US$8.00

• Corona, American Adjunct Lager, MX | 4.6%

  US$8.00

• Guinness | 0.0%

  US$8.00

• Athletic IPA, non-alcoholic, CT | 0.0%

  US$8.00

Beer Flights (three 6oz pours)

• First Class.. Award Winning Beers

  Port City, Optimal Wit (5x GABF Medal Winner), Devil’s Backbone, Vienna Lager (2009 GABF Silver) Down East Cider (People’s Choice Best Cidery 2022)

  US$15.00

• Boarding Flight 106: IPAs for days

  New Realm, Hazy Like A Fox Solace, Lucy Juicy Three Notch’d, Minute Man

  US$15.00

• Middle Seat Flight..Wildcard Choices

  Blue Mountain, Kolsch 151 Midnight, Rockville Red Ale Vasen, Hefeweizen

  US$15.00

Red Wine (*denotes by the glass)

• *Pinot Noir, La Crema, Monterey, CA

• *Pinot Noir, Big Fire, Willamette Valley, OR

• Bordeaux, Château Lalande 2022 Saint-Julien, FR

• Pinot Noir, Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills, CA

• *Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley, OR

• *Malbec, Alamos, Mendoza, AR

• *Merlot, Decoy Sonoma Coast, CA

• Merlot, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA

• Cabernet Franc, Barboursville Vineyards Reserve, VA

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta di Nozzole, Tuscany, IT

• *Red Blend, Brancaia TRE, Tuscany, IT

• *Syrah Blend, Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas, Paso Robles, CA

• Syrah, Januik Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mtn, WA.

• *Red Blend, Harvey & Harriet, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Red Blend, RdV Vineyards, Friends & Family, VA

• *Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road, Modesto, CA

• *Cabernet Sauvignon, Juggernaut Hillside Vineyards, CA

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Hook & Ladder Los Amigos Ranch, Chalk Hill, CA

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Peju, Napa Valley, CA

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Booker Wine, My Favorite Neighbor, Paso Robles, CA

• *Zinfandel, Murphy-Goode “Liar’s Dice,” Sonoma, CA

• Zinfandel Blend, Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys, Sonoma, CA

• *Tawny Port, Sandeman 20 Year, Quinta do Seixo

• Opus One Overture 2021, Napa, CA

• Red Meritage, Opus One, 2019, Napa, CA

• Opus One 2017, Napa, CA

White Wine (*denotes by the glass)

• *Pinot Grigio, Salvalai, Veneto-Friuli, IT

• *Chenin Blanc, Les Roches Blanches, Vouvray, FR

• *Soave, Pieropan, Soave DOC, IT

• *Grüner Veltliner, Domäne Wachau Himmelstiege, AT

• *Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ

• *Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles, CA

• *Sancerre, Comte De La Chevaliere, Loire, FR

• *Albariño, Viña Nora “Peitán“, Rías Baixas, SP

• *Riesling, Elk Cove, Willamette Valley, OR

• *Chardonnay, Canyon Road, CA

• *Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve,” CA

• Chardonnay, Domaine Drouhin, Arthur, Dundee Hills, OR

• Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, CA

• Chardonnay, Stinson Vineyards, Monticello, VA

Rose Wine (*Denotes by the glass)

• Rosé, Malene, Central Coast, CA

• *Rosé, Chateau d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence, FR

• *Sancerre Rosé, J. de Villebois, Sancerre, FR

Sparkling Wine (*Denotes by the glass)

• Brut, Chandon, CA

• Brut, J Vineyards, “Cuvée 20,” Russian River Valley, CA

• Brut, Rosé, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA

• *Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, IT DOC

• Blanc de Noirs, Schramsberg, North Coast, CA

• Champagne Brut, Taittinger Brut La Francaise, Reims, FR

• Champagne, Billecart-Salmon Le Réserve, FR

• Brut Champagne, Dom Perignon 2013, FR

• Brut Champagne, Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label,” Reims, FR