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    Della J's

    American
    Open now11AM - 9:15PM
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    BEVERAGES
    LUNCH/DINNER.
    DESSERTS
    BAR

    Featured Items

    • Catfish Fillets Entree

      Fried Catfish fillets. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $27.00
    • Jumbo Chicken Wings

      Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $18.00+
    • Pork Chops

      Center cut pork chops with gravy, deep fried or grilled. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $30.00

    BEVERAGES

    • Della J's Sweet Tea

      Our brewed in-house specialty with a hint of lemon!
      $4.00
    • 1/2 Sweet & 1/2 Unsweet Tea

      $4.00
    • Unsweet Ice Tea

      Our brewed in-house unsweet tea
      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      Our brewed in-house sweet tea and lemonade
      $4.00
    • Unsweet Arnold Palmer

      Our brewed in-house unsweet tea and lemonade
      $4.00
    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Orange Fanta

      $4.00
    • Root Beer

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00
    • Club Soda

      $4.00
    • Dasani Bottled Water

      16.9 oz bottle
      $2.50
    • Pellegrino (16.9 oz) Bottle

      16.9 oz bottle
      $4.25
    • Pellegrino (25.3 oz) Bottle

      25.3 oz bottle
      $7.50

    LUNCH/DINNER.

    STARTERS

    • Brussel Sprouts

      Fresh brussel sprouts tossed gently with pecans & bacon, topped with caesar dressing and Romano cheese
      $11.00
    • Boom Boom Cauliflower

      Deep fried fresh cauliflower with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip
      $10.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Hand-cut and breaded green tomatoes, served with our chef's special sauce
      $11.00
    • Wingettes

      Choice of Plain, BBQ, Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Sweet Chili
      $11.00
    • Fried Okra Bites

      Hand-cut and breaded fresh fried Okra bites with Panko bread crumbs served with a side of homemade remoulade sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Boom Boom Mushrooms

      Deep fried fresh mushrooms with buffalo sauce, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with Ranch dip
      $10.00
    • Taquitos - Chicken

      Hand rolled chicken taquitos with black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. Served with homemade pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $11.00
    • Potato Skins

      Topped with melted cheddar cheese & applewood smoked bacon
      $10.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Hand-cut and breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce
      $12.00
    • Calamari with Onion Straws

      Crispy Fried Calamari with Onion Straws and homemade marinara sauce
      $15.00
    • Panko Mac & Cheese Balls

      Mac & Cheese balls rolled in Panko bread crumbs and deep fried to perfection.
      $10.00
    • Onion Rings

      Hand-cut and breaded colossal onion rings
      $10.00

    SOUP / SALADS

    • Soup of the Day

      Soup selection varies daily. Call (571.371.8495) for today's offering.
      $7.00
    • Moroccan Stew

      Vegetarian Delight! Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Potatoes, Cilantro, Raisins, a host of Moroccan seasonings, and of course, Couscous
      $10.00
    • Della's House Salad.

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, cranberries, apples, croutons
      $7.00+
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, fresh Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed in a Creamy Caesar dressing
      $7.00+
    • Cobb Salad Entree

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, hard-boiled eggs, croutons
      $14.00

    SANDWICHES / SUBS

    • Chicken Biscuit

      Organic boneless breast (deep fried) on a buttermilk biscuit with honey. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $14.00
    • Whiting Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Whiting fillet (contains small bones), lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $15.00
    • Flounder Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Flounder fillet, lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $18.00
    • Catfish Fillet Sandwich

      Fried Catfish fillet, lettuce & tomato on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Po'Boy

      Deep fried jumbo shrimp with lettuce, tomato & homemade remoulade sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $19.00
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Colossal lump crab cake on a Brioche Bun with lettuce, tomato. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $32.00
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Pulled smoked BBQ chicken on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $14.00
    • BBQ Pork Sandwich

      Pulled smoked BBQ pork on a Brioche Bun with a garnish of coleslaw. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Club Sandwich

      Organic boneless breast (fried or grilled), Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, sautéed onions on a Brioche Bun. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $15.00+
    • Smokehouse Loaded Burger

      1/2 lb Black Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce and topped with homemade onion straws. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $20.00
    • Meatball Sub

      Homemade meatballs (beef/veal/pork), provolone cheese and Marinara sauce on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $14.00
    • Roasted Turkey Decker Club

      Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white or wheat toast. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $19.00
    • Steak & Cheese Sub

      Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauteed onions & mayo on a sub roll. Choice of hand-cut fries, jasmine cilantro rice, grits, corn, or coleslaw.
      $17.00

    ENTREES

    • BBQ Chicken

      Succulent smoked BBQ chicken, choice of 1/4 white meat, 1/4 dark meat or 1/2 chicken. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $19.00+
    • Jumbo Chicken Wings

      Choice of 4, 3 or 2 Jumbo Chicken Wings, Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $18.00+
    • Chicken & Waffle.

      Home style waffle with organic fried chicken strips, syrup (no sides)
      $16.00
    • Homestyle Waffle (ala carte).

      Homestyle waffle with syrup
      $9.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic, cilantro, and olive oil. Grilled or deep fried. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $28.00
    • Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Meat

      Baked jumbo shrimp stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $42.00
    • Lee's Seafood Platter

      Combo of one fried fish fillet (Whiting, Flounder, Catfish), two jumbo shrimp (grilled or fried) and one jumbo lump crab cake. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $46.00+
    • Chicken Breasts

      Organic boneless breasts, deep fried or grilled. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $21.00+
    • Fried Chicken Strips

      Three organic chicken strips. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $20.00
    • Whiting Fillets Entree

      Fried Whiting fillets. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $24.00
    • Flounder Fillets Entree

      Fried Flounder fillets. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $27.00
    • Catfish Fillets Entree

      Fried Catfish fillets. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $27.00
    • Salmon Stuffed with Crab Meat

      Hand cut baked fillet stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $42.00
    • Grilled Salmon Fillet

      Hand cut salmon fillet with a lemon butter sauce. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $29.00
    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

      Jumbo lump crab cakes. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $48.00
    • Baby Back Ribs with Pecan Rub

      Slowly smoked, tender BBQ baby back ribs (full or half rack) with a homemade pecan rub. Choice of two Della's House Sides; upgrade to Premium Sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $28.00+
    • Pork Chops

      Center cut pork chops with gravy, deep fried or grilled. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $30.00
    • Rib Eye Steak

      12 oz Rib Eye (USDA Choice - Hand Cut), boneless, tender, grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $40.00
    • NY Strip Steak

      12 oz boneless, NY Strip (USDA Choice - Hand Cut) grilled to perfection, topped with a wine demi-glace sauce and sautéed onions. Choice of two Della's House sides; upgrade to Premium sides +1.5 each; upgrade to a Side Salad +2.5.
      $32.00
    • Jambalaya Pasta

      Shrimp, chicken & andouille sausage, red peppers. and tomatoes in a creamy spicy sauce, served with garlic toast (no sides)
      $25.00
    • Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo

      Fettuccine pasta in a creamy cajun alfredo sauce, broccoli, tomato, mushrooms, romano cheese and garlic toast (no sides)
      $18.00
    • Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

      Spaghetti with housemade marinara sauce, served with garlic toast. (Optional - add meatballs)
      $17.00
    • Fish & Grits

      Fried fish fillet (choice of Whiting, Flounder or Catfish) atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.
      $16.00+
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Three jumbo shrimp atop a bowl of grits, topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, spring onions and tomato butter sauce.
      $18.00
    • Grits Bowl

      Bowl of grits, topped with cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and spring onions.
      $9.00
    • Triple Sides

      Choice of three 8oz sides
      $19.00
    • Red Velvet Waffle & Chicken

      (FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze and organic chicken strips (no sides)
      $18.00
    • Red Velvet Waffle (ala carte)

      (FRI - SUN ONLY) Red Velvet Waffle with Cream Cheese Glaze
      $11.00

    ENTREE (ALA CARTE)

    • Three Jumbo Wings

      Three fried jumbo whole wings
      $12.00
    • Ribs (Full Rack)

      Full order of smoked Baby Back Ribs with pecan rub
      $31.00

    SIDES (ALA CARTE)

    • Collards

      $6.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $6.00
    • Potato Salad

      $6.00
    • Cabbage

      $6.00
    • Mash Sweet Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Hand-cut Fries

      $5.00
    • Cilantro Rice

      $5.00
    • Grits - Side

      $5.00
    • Black-Eyed Peas

      Black Eyed Peas (with ham)
      $6.00
    • Veggie of the Day

      Veggie selection varies daily. Please call for today's offering (571.371.8495)
      $6.00
    • Vegetarian Baked Beans

      Vegetarian baked beans
      $6.00
    • Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Corn

      $5.00

    KID'S MEALS

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or apple slices.
      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Organic chicken strips. Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or apple slices.
      $9.00
    • Kids Spaghetti

      Choice of buttered pasta or pasta with marinara sauce. Optional: add a homemade meatball or two.
      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Hamburger

      Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or apple slices.
      $8.00
    • Kids Jumbo Wing

      Choice of hand-cut fries, corn, or apple slices.
      $8.00

    CORNBREAD / BREAD

    • Sweet Corn Hush Puppies

      Sweet corn hush puppies, served with honey butter
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Cornbread Piece

      One piece of homemade corn bread with corn kernels
      $2.00
    • Cornbread Basket

      Four pieces of homemade corn bread with corn kernels
      $7.00
    • Buttermilk Biscuit

      $2.00
    • Buttermilk Biscuit Basket

      Four buttermilk biscuits
      $7.00
    • Biscuit & Cornbread Basket

      2 buttermilk biscuits and 2 cornbreads with corn kernels
      $7.00
    • Bread (2 slices)

      White or Wheat Bread (2 slices)
      $2.00
    • Toast (2 slices)

      White or Wheat Toast (2 slices)
      $2.00

    PLASTIC WARE / NAPKINS

    • PLASTIC WARE / NAPKINS


    DESSERTS

    Individual Desserts

    • Peach Cobbler ala Mode

      Scoop of Tillamook vanilla ice cream over warm peach cobbler
      $10.00
    • Bread Pudding ala Mode

      Scoop of Tillamook vanilla ice cream over warm bread pudding drizzled with caramel or bourbon sauce
      $10.00
    • Pie - Sweet Potato Pie

      Jerry's oh soooo good sweet potato pie
      $7.00
    • Banana Pudding

      $6.00
    • Ghirardelli Brownie ala Mode

      Scoop of Tillamook vanilla ice cream over a warm Ghirardelli brownie
      $7.00
    • Cake - Sweet Potato Pound

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Italian Wedding

      ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Pecans and Coconut
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Chocolate

      $7.00
    • Cake - Oreo

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Key Lime

      Homemade Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Frosting
      $7.00
    • Cake - Red Velvet

      $7.00
    • Cake - Cream Cheese Pound

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Carrot

      ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Walnuts
      $7.00
    • Cake - Lemon Blueberry

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Pound Cake with Coconut Frosting

      $7.00
    • Cake - Hummingbird

      A Southern DELECTABLE. ALLERGY NOTE: Contains Pecans
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Banana Muffin w/Streusel Topping

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
    • Cake - Marble Pound

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Cake - Lemon Pound

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00

    BAR

    Speciality Drinks

    • Alexys' Long Island

      Absolute, Tanqueray, Jose Cuervo Blue Agave, Cointreau, Sour Mix, Splash of Coke
      $16.00
    • Della J's Old Fashioned

      Makers Mark, Bitters, Brown Sugar Syrup
    • Devyn's Delight

      Paul Mason Peach, Amaretto, Sour Mix, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice
      $12.00
    • Lynda's Rasp Lemon Drop

      Vodka, Fresh Raspberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
      $12.00
    • Eddie's BB Delight Margatini

      Tequila, Triple Sec, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Margarita Mix, Splash of OJ & Lime Juice
    • Jerry's Punch

      Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Pineapple Juice, Splash of Sprite & Grenadine
      $11.00
    • Lydia's Sittin Pretty

      Kettle One Vodka, St. Germain, Cranberry Juice, Pear Puree, Lemon Juice
      $16.00
    • Sangria

      House made Sangria, choice of red or white
      $14.00+
    • Spiked Arnold Palmer

      Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Peach Schnapps & Lemonade
      $12.00
    • Casa Mello

      Casamigo Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Strawberry Puree, Midori Sour
      $15.50
    • Nearest & Dearest

      Uncle Nearest Whiskey, St. Germain, Amaretto, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup & Splash of Lime
      $17.50+
    • Southern Whiskey Sour


    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Southern Home Cooking Simply Fresh "The name, Della J's Delectables, was inspired by my mother, Della, who along with my father, Lee, provided the inspiration for everything I do. I added my own modern twist to some of my mother’s favorite recipes and included a few new favorites, thus Della J’s was created." Jerry, Proprietor

    Location

    7692 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306

    Directions

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    Boston, MA 02210

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