Alexandria, VA – Ralph Davis and son Matt Davis announced last month that they would be closing their doors at Mystic Bar and Grill after two years of operation. Ralph is a well-respected and well-known restaurateur in Alexandria who opened RT’s over 32 years ago. He continuously honed his recipes over the years and received many accolades for his food. He also owned and operated several other restaurants in Old Town where you can still enjoy his famous she-crab soup and other Cajun and Creole recipes. Matt worked at his restaurants and became his partner at Mystic.
Mystic featured both time-tested Southern recipes alongside some of the best BBQ brisket and ribs in the area. Mystic won second place in the savory category and first place in the sweet category in the 2024 Carpenter Shelter’s Cookoff.
Owners Ralph and Matt Davis posted their farewell message on social media: “We have made the difficult decision to close at the end of the month. Since opening almost two years ago, we’ve faced challenges, and unfortunately the last few months have become unsustainable. As of now, our final day of service is planned for Sunday, November 30.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported us—our friends, family, staff, and especially our customers. We’ve truly enjoyed our time here, being part of the neighborhood, seeing old friends, and making new ones.”
