Arlington restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington is a historic city filled with arts, culture, and beautiful parks. Along with exciting festivals and events, there are many different cuisines to choose from within the town. You’ll find seafood, pizza, pasta, baked goods, tacos, and burgers all in the North East area. Head to the West side of town and you’ll find Thai food, quaint cafes, Mexican cuisine, and pacific northwestern fare.

No matter what type of food you’re in the mood for, there are dine-in, takeout, and delivery options in Arlington. Whether you’re in search of the best Indian food in town or a trendy date spot, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for off the highway. Looking for something sweet? There are plenty of desserts to choose from such as cupcake bakeries, ice cream shops, and artisanal cookie eateries.

Spend your weekend tasting some of the local craft beer or cider in Arlington. If you’re searching for a glass of wine or cocktail, there are several bars, grills, and tap houses to enjoy. Grab your friends and co-workers and head over for happy hour any night of the week. No matter what kind of adventure you seek, Arlington offers a wide variety of things to do, restaurants to try, and drinks to enjoy.

Must-try Arlington restaurants

Flavors Food Truck

North Arlington Boulevard, Arlington

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CRISPY TENDERS PLATTER	$16.95
Fresh, Never Frozen, Hand-Battered Tenders in Our Seasoned Flour, Served with Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce. Served w/Choice of Any Two Sides.
FRIED OKRA	$5.95
Hand-Battered Whole Okra
FRIED CATFISH PLATTER	$16.95
A healthy portion of fresh catfish, hand-battered & deep-fried crisp! Served w/Choice of Any Two Sides.

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Tuscan	$17.00
san marzano sauce, mozzarella, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto
Thick Cut Fries	$6.00
regular or truffle parm
Rustico Wings	$15.00
mild, bbq, or spicy, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing

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Chebureki	$9.00
A deep-fried turnover with a filling of seasoned ground beef and onions. It is made with a single round piece of dough folded over the filling in a half-moon shape. Served with sour cream.
Meat Pirozhki	$9.00
Traditional baked pies made with filo dough, stuffed with ground beef and onions seasoned with spices, served with sour cream.
Samsa	$9.00
Thinly rolled butter dough stuffed with seasoned dices of lamb, onions and spices, baked to a crisp.

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Greek Salad with Chickpeas	$11.50
chickpeas topped with tomato, cucumber, red onion, pecorino & feta tossed in a olive vinaigrette
UnCommon Rib Sandwich	$13.50
boneless baby back rib glazed with house BBQ, onion, bread & butter pickles on ciabatta roll
Roasted Pork Sandwich	$13.50
thinly sliced marinated pork, sauteed broccoli rabe, aged provolone on rustic baguette

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ARROZ CON POLLO	$18.00
“Rice & Chicken” simmered in cilantro, herbs and vegetables.
CLASICO	$0.00
Ceviche is a seafood dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices served with cancha, corn, onions and sweet potato.
ANTICUCHOS	$14.00
Grilled peruvian street style skewers with roasted potatoes, grilled corn and Chimichurri sauce.

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Beyond Plant Based Burger	$10.99
Plant based burger made of peas, rice, and mung bean. Grilled and served with crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced red onion, and our signature Basic sauce all on a toasted brioche bun. Go bunless and no sauce for a gluten free Vegan option
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Bagel	$6.59
Your choice of Traditional New York Bagel with 2 fried eggs, sausage, and American cheese
Basic Hamburger	$8.29
1/3lb certified angus beef patty grilled to perfection. Served with crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced red onion, and our signature Basic sauce all on a toasted brioche bun.

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Caprese Toast	$12.00
Avocado mash, fresh mozz, diced tomato, fresh basil, aged balsamic vinaigrette, and extra virgin olive oil all over a toasted sourdough bread
Medium Latte	$4.50
16oz cup
Turkey Melt	$12.50
Seared Sourdough, shaved turkey, carmelized onion, cheddar cheese, mustard, pickle

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Craft Your Own Burger	$14.29
beef patty • lettuce • tomato
Buffalo Chicken Wrap	$16.29
fried chicken • lettuce • tomatoes • ranch • buffalo sauce sun-dried tomato tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese	$15.29
sour dough bread • chicken breast• buffalo sauce drizzle of ranch • mozzarella cheese

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Korean Garden Noodles	$17.00
Sweet Potato Starch Noodles, Citrus Soy, Seasonal Vegetables.
Crispy Chicken Springrolls	$11.00
Chinese Hot Mustard.
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers	$10.00
Sesame Dipping Sauce.

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Riz au Lait	$8.00
vanilla rice pudding, sea salt caramel
Cafe Burger	$18.00
two patties, club sauce, lettuce, american cheese, herby pickles, frites
Salad Maison	$10.00
bibb & gem lettuces, fines herbs, shaved radish, bistro vinaigrette

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Paccheri alla bolognese - for 1	$19.00
Paccheri with meat sauce
Pompei salad	$13.00
Arugula mix, boiled eggs, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with mustard vinegrette dressing
Margherita Personal - 12''	$14.00
flour, bufala mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan, olive oil, basil

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Carb Cyclin' Bowl	$13.00
Your carb. Your cheese. Fresh veggies.
Blueberry Bash	$8.00
Blueberry, baby spinach, banana, agave, (no milk)
Greena Colada	$8.00
Avocado, baby spinach, coconut milk, pineapple, agave.

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Chicken Panini	$16.00
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal.
Bacon & Cheddar Burger	$8.50
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
Yes, I need cutlery and napkins!	$0.00

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Mr. T	$10.00
Shaved all natural turkey, tender greens, pepper jack cheese, creole aioli, toasted honey grain
Bayou BLT	$10.50
Double cut smoked bacon, oven-cured tomatoes, greens, mayo, toasted white bread
Beignets	$3.75
The Donut of New Orleans, 3 per order, fried in 100% Peanut Oil

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Pub Burger	$15.00
1/2lb prime beef with fried onions, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli on brioche bun. Served with hand cut fries.
Grilled Wings	$15.00
Your choice of bourbon bbq, citrus soy ginger, buffalo, or house dry rub. Served with ranch or bleu cheese
Schnitzel Fingers	$15.00
Herb crusted breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard and hand cut fries.

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Classic Caesar	$9.99

Stan's Famous Baked Wings	$16.99

Classic Burger	$16.99

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The Bar Harbor	$26.00
50% more lobster meat including tail on any roll
CT Roll	$20.00
Served warm with butter
Taste of Maine	$26.00
"A Taste of Maine" is a curated menu of our most popular items, all at a special price; includes one starter, entrée, drink and dessert. Add Bar Harbor style or additional extras to any meal for just a little more.

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Vegan Steak & Cheese Sandwich	$0.00
Vegan steak, vegan cheese, green peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and vegan mayo.
6pc Vegan Wings	$12.99

14pc Vegan Wings	$26.99

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The Tempura	$12.50
Shrimp Tempura / Crab Stick / Avocado / Scallions / Spicy Mayo
Salmon Avocado Roll	$7.00
*Consuming raw seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Ballston Roll	$13.50
Shrimp Tempura/Avocado/Eel Sauce/topped w/Seared Salmon

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Aranchini	$12.00
Classic Sicilian saffron risotto balls, beef, pork, veal ragu, mozzarella, peas
Rigatoni Carbonara	$19.00
Rigatoni, egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale, black pepper
Spaghetti Vongole Bianco	$22.00
Local little neck clams, parsley, garlic, pepperonchini and olive oil

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Build Your Own Bowl	$12.00
You can Build your own bowl and choose unlimited Sides and also your protein. (we do not pack any of these side options separate, what you choose will go in the bowl)
Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken	$10.00
Our Fresh Crispy Chicken dipped in our super spicy honey sauce, comes on Brioche bun with side of Cole Slaw
Charga 1/2	$10.00

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Dirty Rice	$5.00
Turkey sausage, onions, peppers, onions, butter and Cajun seasoning.
La Reina	$15.00
duck fat fried chicken, homemade pupusa, slaw, spicy tomato sauce on brioche bun
Virginia Honey Butter	$14.00
brined chicken breast cooked in duck fat. Brushed with a honey butter that has a hint of Madagascar vanilla and finished with just a touch of Italian sea salt on a toasted Lyon bakery brioche. Our artisan flour is seasoned with Sicilian sea salt, Spanish paprika, French black pepper and more aromatics. *all of our chicken is from Bell & Evans farm in Pennsylvania where they produce the highest standard of chicken available. It is 100% air chilled, humane, antibiotic and cage free.

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Burger	$15.00
Two local beef patties, American and cheddar, dijonaise, house pickle chips, brioche
Quinoa + Lentil Burger	$12.00
Harissa, feta, cucumber V
Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich	$15.00
Heirloom tomato, provolone cheese, house pickle chips, herb aioli, brioche

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Yume Roll	$10.00
Spicy Tuna And Avocado Topped With Seared Tuna And Jalapeno Served With Spicy Mayo And Eel Sauce And Tempura Bits
Jeff Roll	$10.00
Avocado, Crunchy Top With Salmon, Spicy Mayo Seared, Serve With Eel Sauce
Peter Roll	$10.00
Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Seared Tuna, Served With Eel Sauce And Carpaccio Sauce

Arlington restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington's top cuisines

Pizza

American

Italian

Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Breakfast & Brunch

Mexican & Tex-Mex

Bars & Lounges

Seafood

Brewpubs & Breweries

Burgers

Sandwiches

Barbeque

Bakeries

Sushi & Japanese

Mediterranean

Salad

Thai

Indian

Dessert & Ice Cream

Vietnamese

Chinese

Vegan

French

Chicken

Greek

Bagels

Southern

Korean

Must-try Arlington restaurants

Flavors Food Truck

Rustico - Ballston

Rus Uz

Uncommon Luncheonette - 1028 North Garfield Street

Inca Social - Arlington

Basic Burger - Pentagon Row

Mumu Cafe - 1924 N Uhle st

Crafthouse

Chiko Shirlington - Shirlington

Cafe Colline - Arlington, VA

The Bronson Bierhall

A Modo Mio - 5555 Lee Highway

Energy Cafe by FitDistrict - 2300 Wilson Blvd Suite 110

Busboys and Poets - Shirlington

Bayou Bakery - "Neighborhood Eatery"

Meridian Pint - 6035 Wilson Blvd

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

Troy's Italian Kitchen

Roll'd Sushi

Osteria da Nino

Charga

Queen Mother's Restaurant

The Freshman

Yume Sushi

Guapo's Restaurant - Arlington

Mele Bistro - "Your Kitchen"

First Down Sports Bar and Grill

Bangkok 54 Restaurant & Bar

Booeymonger - Ballston

Pike Restaurant

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Neighborhoods within Arlington to explore

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Rosslyn

Clarendon

Crystal City

Columbia Heights

Pentagon City

Shirlington

Virginia Square

Court House

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Bethesda

Alexandria

Falls Church

Vienna

Oxon Hill

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Chile Con Queso	$8.95
Cheese dip. Served with corn tortillas chips.
Tostada Laredo (Taco Salad)	$14.95
A large crispy flour tortilla shell filled with romaine lettuce, mixed with tomatoes, red onions, refried beans and our house dressing. Topped with avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese. **please note - Changes may incur an additional cost
Quesadilla	$11.95
Two fresh flour tortillas stuffed with Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese with your choice of protein. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

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E. WHOLE GREEK BRONZINO	$39.50
Served with EVO Oil, Your Choice of Two Sides
E. TRADITIONAL FETTUCINE ALFREDO	$23.00
Mushrooms, garlic, Shallots, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Salmon, Red Snapper, and Rock Fish Soup	$6.00
with tomato Base

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6 Traditional Wings (1 Flavor Max)	$8.99
Bone-in chicken wings fried and shaken in your choice of any of our "Bring The Heat" flavor sauces served with veggies and your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing
Mac & Cheese Bites	$8.99
Mac & Cheese just got better, stuffed into battered bite sized triangles
French Fries	$5.00
French fries

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Spring Rolls	$4.95
Fried vegetable spring rolls served with a pineapple chili sauce
Fresh Rolls	$8.95
Fresh salad, avocado,tofu, vermicelli, and cucumber served with 54's peanut sauce
Pad See Ew	$0.00
Wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli,egg in black soy sauce

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The Fifth Avenue	$11.99
Hot pastrami, mushrooms, provolone, mustard on baguette
Tuna Turner	$10.50
Homemade Tuna Salad, lettuce, tomato, salad veggie, house ranch dressing on kaiser roll
Henny Penny	$4.95
Scrambled eggs on toasted buttered bagel

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Plato Paceno	$22.00
Sirloin Steak, Boiled Potatoes, White Corn, Hava Beans, Fried Fresh Cheese
Soltero	$17.99
Thin Steak, Potatoes, Homini, And Mixeda Salad Of Tomatatoes, Onions And Cheese
Lomo A La Chorrellana	$17.99
Thin Steak, Boiled Potatoes, Rice, Two Egga, Sauteed Of Tomatoes And Onions