Alexandria: Theismann's (May 2015)

My spouse and I had drinks at Theismann’s on a Saturday afternoon in late May 2015. The restaurant is located in Old Town Alexandria just off King Street near the Metro station. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining, and it can accommodate large groups in semi-private seating areas. The 40-seat bar was busy and vibrant on the afternoon that we visited, and several TVs are available to watch sporting events. Theismann’s is open for lunch and dinner daily. You can make a reservation by calling the restaurant, or by using the Open Table reservation system. This outlet of the Theismann chain opened in 1975. The menu prices are reasonable. (We expected a menu, prices, and atmostphere comparable to Morton’sor Shula’s steakhouses, but Theismann’s was more affordable and casual.) The restaurant features a sports theme, because it is named after Joe Theismann. When it opened over 40 years ago, Theismann’s was one of the first restaurant-bars in Virginia. Joe Theismann was new to town and a third-string quarterback, but his name on the door drew in patrons. Joe’s quarterback career ended, but the restaurant lives on. This was a good place to enjoy drinks, due to its proximity to our hotel, the Hilton.