Brabo Tasting Room

Alexandria


The inviting and sunlit Brabo Tasting Room serves its signature mussels, tasty wood-fired tarts and gourmet sandwiches with a good beer and wine selection. In the morning, stop by for brioche French toast and Bloody Marys. Brabo Brasserie, next door, is the high-end counterpart serving seasonal fare (mains $29 to $44).

Take a trolley from King St station.


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