Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Alexandria: 7:24 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (703) 780-0100 to confirm.
Location & directions
8634 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
About Food Flame
Food Flame is a family restaurant you'll find at 8634 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria, Virginia. It's part of our guide to 579 restaurants, cafes and bars in Alexandria. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Food Flame is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Wednesday. It opens early (12:00 AM) on Thursday.
Guests can choose from 58 menu items across 16 sections, including All Day - Flame Soup, All Day - Flame Starter, All Day - Flame Gyro, All Day - Flame Wings, and All Day - Seafood. Listed prices range from $1.95 to $21.95, with a typical item around $12.95. Menu highlights include Mulligatawny Soup, Samosa (2 Per Order), and Chicken Gyro Wrap.
Service options include delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, halal food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (703) 780-0100 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Family Restaurant
- Address
- 8634 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
- Phone
- (703) 780-0100
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 58 items · $1.95–$21.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for family restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for family restaurants across the US
Based on 323 menus with 24,290 priced items from family restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $5.29 and $13.99.
At Food Flame the median listed price is $12.95, higher than the typical $9.95 for family restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | 36% | $10.39 |
| Grilled Cheese | 35% | $6.00 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.12 |
| French Toast | 33% | $7.99 |
| Coffee | 32% | $2.50 |
| French Fries | 32% | $3.97 |
| Hamburger | 32% | $8.00 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $11.49 |
Calculated from 323 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Food Flame there are 15 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3), Sandwiches & Delis (2), Chicken & Wings (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsWing Zone< 0.1 mi
- ChineseChef Huang's< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisFirehouse Subs< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.1 mi
What to expect at a family restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Food Flame's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Food Flame open on Sunday?
Yes, Food Flame is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Food Flame located?
Food Flame is located at 8634 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309.
What is the phone number of Food Flame?
You can call Food Flame at (703) 780-0100.
Does Food Flame offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Food Flame offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Food Flame?
The typical price range at Food Flame is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.95 to $21.95.
Does Food Flame take reservations?
Yes, Food Flame accepts reservations.
Is Food Flame wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Food Flame open late?
Yes – Food Flame is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Food Flame?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Food Flame. Nearby options include Wing Zone (< 0.1 mi), Chef Huang's (< 0.1 mi), and Firehouse Subs (< 0.1 mi).
How much do family restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 323 menus with 24,290 priced items from family restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $5.29 and $13.99.
