Jackson 20 Restaurant and Tavern
480 King Street
Alexandria , VA 22314
Phone: 703.842.2790
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A restaurant & tavern for The People.

That means you.

Jackson 20 is about bringing people together around outstanding food and drink. Named for Andrew Jackson, the notoriously sociable President who insisted on inviting the public to his inaugural ball, you'll find Jackson 20 perfectly located in Old Town Alexandria and serving up the legendary comfort food of the region.

We also take tradition for a little spin, with rooftop garden, contemporary cocktails and delicious updates of American classics.

A good time had by all. That's the Jackson 20 spirit.

Where We're At

Jackson 20
480 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 842-2790

Located in the Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, adjacent to the Farmer's Market, walking distance to the waterfront, minutes from Ronald Reagan Airport and Washington D.C., Jackson 20 offers affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, outdoor dining, and full-service bar in an elegant traditional setting.

Armed Forces Day

We’re honoring our service men and women on Armed Forces Day.  Stop in to Jackson 20 with your military ID or dog tags and receive 15% off your check. 

Call 703.842.2790 for reservations or book directly at www.opentable.com

Bow Wow Luau

 

Whether you find your favorite canine at the What I Like About You adoption event or already share your home with a four-legged friend, you won't want to miss the Bow Wow Luau on Thursday, May 23. The Canine Wingman Company is transforming Hotel Monaco Alexandria's popular Doggie Yappy Hour into a Hawaiian-themed fundraiser for the AWLA and Alexandria's homeless animals.

Bow Wow Luau
Thursday, May 23 - 5PM to 8PM
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

You and your dog are invited to dress up and let loose at this festive happy hour event. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Dressed Dog and the Best Costume Combination of dog and human. There will be drink specials, including a special tropical concoction mixed exclusively for the Bow Wow Luau, a 50/50 raffle, and a free "island" photo booth. Hawaiian leis will be available for sale, as will gourmet treats from Barkley Square, with all proceeds benefiting the AWLA. Admission is free and we look forward to seeing you there.

 

Memorial Day Brunch

Join us for our signature brunch on Memorial Day. The classic Southern menu will include Poached Eggs Chesapeake, Virginia Crab Cakes & Hollandaise, Shrimp Fritters, Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy.

And because it's not a holiday without a libation or two, we'll also be serving up our bottomless mimosas.

 

Memorial Day Brunch on Monday May 27th from 7am – 2:30pm!  Call 703.842.2790 for reservations or book directly at www.opentable.com

 

Pig Party Kick Off

We're goin' whole hog again this summer, kicking off our seasonal Pig Parties on June 12th.

Whole barbecued suckling pig, live music (featuring the Levi Stephens Band for the kick-off!!), signature cocktails, and local wine and beer...ain't life grand?

Tickets are $40 per person. Make reservations on www.opentable.com or call 703.842.2790! Weather permitting.

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Father's Day and The Diggity Dudes

Join us on June 16th for Father's Day Brunch at Jackson 20!  We’ve got the Diggity Dudes to entertain the kiddos with music sets at 10:30am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm.  Bring the kiddos along and enjoy your day dad!

 

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Let's Welcome Summer!! Summer Concert in our Courtyard

If you're into good times and great oldies, you won't want to miss Jackson 20's summer kickoff concert on June 21. Three Sheets to the Wind -- a group that has been dubbed "America's #1 tribute to Yacht Rock" -- will perform AM Gold classics from the 70s and 80s all night long in the Jackson 20 courtyard.  Be prepared to get your groove on.  

Doors open at 6:30pm and the opening band goes on shortly after at 7pm. Three Sheets to the Wind will take the stage at 8pm.

Tickets to this rain or shine event cost $75 and are non-refundable.  Must be 21 or older to attend.

What you'll get:

  • Unlimited food from Jackson 20 including seasonal specialties like crispy suckling pig tacos, BBQ fried chicken, ribs with all the fixings and ice cream sandwiches
  • There will be a full bar with frozen cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase
  • Free sunglasses and silk leis for each guest
  • Live performances of your favorite classics all night long

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Doggy Yappy Hour

Doggy Yappy Hour is on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 5pm - 8pm (weather permitting) in our courtyard!  We look forward to seeing you and your four-legged friends!

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"Wine" down on Monday Nights

It's time to come in and order that bottle of wine you've been wanting to try!  "Wine" down with us on Monday nights for 1/2 off bottles of wine!

*Excludes holidays

Chef Brian McPherson

Jackson 20 is pleased to announce the arrival of Brian McPherson as new executive chef. Chef McPherson joins us after serving as executive sous chef at sister restaurant Poste Moderne Brasserie, and is entrenching himself into the Old Town community, building closer relationships with the Alexandria Farmers' Markets and other local Virginia farmers. Chef McPherson has updated the menu of Southern-inspired comfort food and infused it with his own signature cooking style: "simple food done well." Chef McPherson sources from many local Virginia producers such as Steve Turnage of Weaving Run Farm and Northern Neck Fruits & Vegetables, Polyface Farm, and Bev Eggleston of Eco-Friendly Foods, among others. In the warmer spring months, he plans to create a small chef's garden in the Jackson 20 courtyard. Chef McPherson, a native of Pittsburgh, is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, and his kitchen career has taken him from Pittsburgh to Martha's Vineyard to Durham, N.C., and finally, to Washington, D.C. Since arriving in Washington in 2002, McPherson has cooked in established restaurant kitchens including New Heights, Butterfield 9, David Greggory and Poste

We Welcome Every Appetite

Jackson 20 Restaurant & Bar recognizes that all of our cherished guests have different taste and dining preferences. In order to accommodate every appetite, we are more than happy to offer vegan and vegetarian dishes in addition to our daily menus. Our entire team is committed to making Jackson 20 the best dining experience in Old Town Alexandria. We also serve several gluten free options for any visitor with food allergies. If you have certain request, please let your server or the chef know, as our entire team is familiar with our vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, and will be more than willing to help you choose a New American dish to suit your preferences.