Eating out!
Restaurants in the Carlyle District include
- Bruegger's Bagels
- Einstein Bros Bakery
- Gallery Market & Cafe
- Jamieson Grille
- Jerry's Subs & Pizza
- Jimmy Johns
- Pizzeria Venti
- Plaza Gourmet at Carlyle
- Quattro Formaggi
- Quiznos
- Robeks
- Ruby Tuesday
- San Antonio Grill
- Ted's Montana Grill
- The Carlyle Club
- Trademark Bar
- Zikrayet Restaurant & Lounge
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AMC Hoffman and More
AMC movie complexes are located all throughout the United Sates and Canada with over 350 theaters and over 5,000 screens. AMC Hoffman 22 is a 22-screen theater making it the largest movie complex in Northern Virginia and second largest in the region. Built in 2001, it is a relatively new theater. There ATM machines for purchasing tickets and advance ticket pickup. Ten of the screens are on the first floor with a very large lobby leading to a escalator or elevator to the second floor with 12 more screens. Two of theaters seat 410, and three others seat 318.
In addition to easy service from the Eisenhower Metro, the entertainment complex has plenty of parking. There is paid parking available in the garage next door and surface parking available for free. At night and on the weekends. when the offices of the Hoffman Center are closed, there is additional surface parking available for free.
Tickets:
Adult $10.50
Matinee $8.50
Child (ages 2-12) $7.50
Senior (ages 60+) $9.50
Student Day (Every Thursday for a limited time ages 13+ w/ valid student ID) $7.50
Senior Day (Every Thursday for a limited time, ages 60+) $6.00
A.M. Cinema (All shows before Noon on weekends) $6.00
AMC Hoffman 22
206 Swamp Fox Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 998-4262
There are several eating establishments in close proximity to the theater. These include:
- Ted's Montana Steakhouse -- Bison, buffalo and good old American fare
- Ruby Tuesdays -- More than just a burger
- San Antonio Bar & Grill -- Tex-Mex food, busy bar scene
- Cold Stone Creamery -- hand-mixed premium ice cream
- California Tortilla -- A great little taco joint
- Bread & Chocolate -- coffee, cakes and sandwiches
- Galae Thai --- Thai cuisine
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