Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Alexandria: 5:08 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (571) 312-7960 to confirm.
Location & directions
510 John Carlyle StAlexandria, VA 22314
About Sweet Fire Donna's
Sweet Fire Donna's is a barbecue restaurant located at 510 John Carlyle St in Alexandria, Virginia. It is one of 579 places to eat and drink we list in Alexandria. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Sweet Fire Donna's is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 226 items across 30 sections, including BBQ - Daily Specials, BBQ - Starters, BBQ - Sandwiches, BBQ - Salads, and BBQ - Build a Combo. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $31.95, with a typical item around $7.95. You will find options like Brisket Tacos, Chicken Tenders, and Brown Bag Lunch.
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy-hour drinks.
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, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (571) 312-7960 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 510 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone
- (571) 312-7960
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 226 items · $0.50–$31.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Sweet Fire Donna's’s weekday schedule with 66 other barbecue restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 86% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 59 hours a week, 3 hours fewer than the local median of 62. 85% of barbecue restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Sweet Fire Donna's is one of them.
Compared with 66 other barbecue restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Virginia
Based on 11 menus with 553 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.95 and $15.25.
At Sweet Fire Donna's the median listed price is $7.95, lower than the typical $9.95 for barbecue restaurants in Virginia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 36% | $4.99 |
| Baked Beans | 36% | $4.50 |
| Coleslaw | 36% | $5.00 |
| Pork Chop | 27% | $11.00 |
| Ribs | 27% | $20.99 |
| Brisket Sandwich | 27% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 11 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Sweet Fire Donna's there are 40 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 137 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (23), Pizza (11), American (11), and Sandwiches & Delis (10).
Sweet Fire Donna's is the only barbecue restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Smoking Kow BBQ, 1.4 mi away.
41 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificGin Ramen< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTequila & Taco< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPotbelly< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodFoster's Grille0.2 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Sweet Fire Donna's's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Sweet Fire Donna's open on Sunday?
Yes, Sweet Fire Donna's is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Sweet Fire Donna's located?
Sweet Fire Donna's is located at 510 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
What is the phone number of Sweet Fire Donna's?
You can call Sweet Fire Donna's at (571) 312-7960.
Does Sweet Fire Donna's offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Sweet Fire Donna's offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Sweet Fire Donna's?
The typical price range at Sweet Fire Donna's is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $31.95.
Does Sweet Fire Donna's take reservations?
Yes, Sweet Fire Donna's accepts reservations.
Is Sweet Fire Donna's wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Sweet Fire Donna's open late?
Yes – Sweet Fire Donna's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Sweet Fire Donna's?
There are 137 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Sweet Fire Donna's. Nearby options include Gin Ramen (< 0.1 mi), Tequila & Taco (< 0.1 mi), and Potbelly (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other barbecue restaurants near Sweet Fire Donna's?
None within a mile. The closest is Smoking Kow BBQ, 1.4 mi away.
How much do barbecue restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 11 menus with 553 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.95 and $15.25.
