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.
Arlington's top cuisines
Must-try Arlington restaurants
Sloppy Mama's Arlington - 5731 Langston Boulevard
5731 Langston Boulevard, Arlington
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Ribs | $35.00 |
Smoked and dry rub St Louis Cut Pork Ribs Note: BBQ Sauces and Add ons are optional, make sure to select sauces and ADD ONs if you want to get them with your order. | |
Sandwich | $11.00 |
Choice of meat on a potato bun with slaw and house made pickles on the sandwich. Note: BBQ Sauces and Add ons are optional, make sure to select sauces and ADD ONs if you want to get them with your order. | |
SLAW | $4.00 |
Shredded cabbage, diced pickles mix in a mayonnaise and mustard dressing. |
Sabores Tapas Bar - 2401 Columbia Pike
2401 Columbia Pike, Arlington
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Cuatro Leches | $7.00 |
Homemade traditional sponge cake with sweet and creamy 4 milks | |
To Go Maceta De Chocolate | $8.50 |
A chocolate mousse torte topped with crumble chocolate cookies and served in a pot. | |
Churrasco | $13.00 |
Grilled skirt steak on a bed of chimichurri sauce |
Welcome to Seamore's Octopus Garden Bar - Open 7 days a week - Happy Hour 3pm-6pm - - Visit us @ seamores.com
2815 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
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Lobster Mac & Cheese | $32.00 |
maine lobster, rigatoni, three cheese, breadcrumbs | |
Squid Ink Pasta | $25.00 |
leeks, blistered tomato, shrimp beurre blanc, chives, breadcrumbs | |
Lobster Benedict | $26.00 |
maine lobster, fried egg, muffin, hollandaise, potato hash |
Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza
1201 S Joyce Street, Arlington
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House Salad | $13.00 |
House made Italian Dressing, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garlic breadcrumbs | |
Caesar | $13.00 |
Traditional Caesar dressing, pecorino, garlic bread crumbs, smoked black pepper | |
Meats Pizza | $25.00 |
Mozzarella, Provolone, Ricotta, Ground Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Tomato Sauce |
Ambar - Clarendon - 2901 Wilson Blvd
2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
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TG-Short Rib Goulash | $25.00 |
beef braised for five hours in red wine reduction, served with troffie pasta | |
TG-Grilled Shrimp Pasta | $22.00 |
served over creamy truffle mushroom pasta, shrimp marinated with house-made rub | |
TG-Chicken Stroganoff | $13.00 |
butter sautéed chicken breasts in delicate creamy mushroom sauce with mustard and onions on silky mashed potatoes |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Renegade
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
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Tots (V) | $6.00 |
The classic take on tater tots, in latke style. | |
Chicken Shrapnel | $0.00 |
Bite Sized chunks, dredged and fried into twisted bits of grenade flak. Choose between Black Pepper BBQ, Korean BBQ, Sweet Chili & Orange, or Salt & Pepper with your own sauce choice! (Pictured is the Korean BBQ Chicken) | |
Crump's Fried Chicken | $0.00 |
Our absolute classic. You'll love it. Fried on the spot. Takes a bit longer than other menu items, as we make every order on the spot. These are big pieces of chicken so order responsibly!!! |
Tatte Bakery - Clarendon (Virginia)
2805 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
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Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Chocolate Croissant | $5.00 |
Four Valrhona dark chocolate batons rolled into Tatte flaky croissant dough. (480 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy) | |
Fattoush Salad | $11.00 |
Mixed baby lettuces, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, onion, kalamata olives, sunflower seeds, and feta in a lemon-olive oil dressing with za'atar croutons. (1020 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sesame) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • FROZEN YOGURT
Sweet Leaf - Courthouse
2200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
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Spicy Avocado | $13.29 |
organic mesclun, romaine, avocado, corn, black beans, pico-de-gallo, cilantro, cotija cheese, chicken breast, tortilla chips, spicy cilantro–lime vinaigrette | |
Sabroso | $13.49 |
chicken breast, turmeric rice, organic arugula, ripe avocado, grape tomato, black bean, cilantro, spice blend, cotija cheese, lime squeeze, tortilla chips, jalapeno caesar dressing | |
Koo Koo Roo | $12.49 |
chicken breast, cheddar, avocado, roasted corn + red pepper, organic arugula, chipotle sauce |
SMOKED SALMON • SEAFOOD • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington Blvd, Arlington
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Lyon Hall Burger | $18.00 |
house-ground beef, romaine, local tomato confit, red onion, IPA roll, pommes frites - or salad | |
Hanger Steak Frites* | $0.00 |
arugula salad, persillade, Béarnaise | |
Risotto | $0.00 |
fava bean, English pea, asparagus, morel mushroom, Parmigiano-Reggiano |
SALADS
RASA
2200 Crystal Drive Ste F, Arlington
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Open Sesame | $11.55 |
lamb kebab | peanut sesame sauce | basmati rice | charred eggplant | cucumber cubes | pickled onions | mint cilantro chutney | mango coconut yogurt | [gf] [contains nuts] | |
Eat Your Veggies | $12.49 |
basmati rice | coconut ginger | sautéed spinach | charred eggplant | spring chickpeas | pickled onions | carrot slaw | corn salsa | tamarind ginger chutney | avocado [gf] [vegan] | |
Grain Bowl | $11.55 |
DIY - Build your own grain bowl. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Cowboy Cafe
4792 Lee Hwy, Arlington
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Chicken Tortilla Bowl | $12.25 |
Flavorful and filling, topped with sour cream and tortilla strips. | |
American Sliders | $12.25 |
Four mini sliders (beef or smoked BBQ pulled pork): Beef patties grilled with american cheese, mayo & relish, BBQ pulled pork topped with coleslaw. | |
Nacho Mountain | $14.25 |
Tortilla chips topped with cheddar & jack cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, salsa, pico de gallo and sour cream. (add bacon $1, guacamole $1, chili $2, chicken $3 or flat iron steak $4) |
PIZZA
Old Dominion Pizza Company
4514 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington
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16" The General | $23.00 |
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Homemade Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Soppressata, Onion, Green Peppers& Fresh Basil | |
10"Patriot | $16.00 |
Tomato Sauce , Pepperoni, A.R.s Hot Southern Honey, Fresh Oregano | |
The Patriot | $17.00 |
Hearty Grandma Sauce, Mozzarella , Crispy Parmesan corners, Pepperoni, A.Rs Hot Southern Honey ,Fresh Oregano |
Quinn's on the Corner
1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
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Quinn's Burger | $18.00 |
grilled local beef, LTO | |
Blackened Caesar Wrap | $16.00 |
pulled pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard | |
Steak and Cheese | $19.00 |
thin sliced ribeye, sauteed peppers, grilled onions, beer cheese |
Boru Ramen
2915 Columbia Pike, Arlington
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Hakata Tonkotsu ramen | $15.00 |
Silky pork bone broth, ramen noodle, pork chashu, seaweed, egg, bamboo shoot, scallion and roasted sesame. | |
Buta Kakuni ramen | $15.00 |
Tonkotsu (pork) broth, ramen noodle, buta kakuni (sweet pork belly), egg, bamboo shoot, scallion and roasted sesame. | |
House Spicy Miso ramen | $15.00 |
Awase miso, pork and chicken broth, ramen noodle, pork chashu, corn, egg, bamboo shoot, scallion and roasted sesame. |
Mexicali Blues
2933 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
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Mexicali Burrito | $10.00 |
Flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, charro bean, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and salsa. *to go order no fries included | |
Queso Dip | $10.00 |
A perfectly spiced hot cheese dip | |
Empanadas | $5.00 |
Marinated ground beef served with cabbage, onion, fresh cheese and tomato sauce |
Barley Mac
1600 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
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Italian Meats Pizza | $17.00 |
pepperoni, sausage, prosciutto, tomatoe sauce, shredded mozzarella | |
Waldorf Steak Salad | $22.00 |
Grilled filet tips, bleu cheese crumb, walnuts, pears, dried cranberries, field greens & parmesan pepper dressing | |
Barley Mac Smash Burger | $15.00 |
2 patties, cheddar, bacon jam, pimiento cheese,lettuce, tomatoe, boom boom sauce on a potato bun |
Hot Lola's - Rosslyn
1501 Wilson Blvd Suite 102, Arlington
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Hot Lola's Sandwich | $12.00 |
Sandwich Only Sesame Bun x Comeback Sauce x Pickles x Slaw x Chicken Thigh | |
The Kid's Combo | $9.00 |
2 Chicken Tenders -Secret Sauce, Fries, Drink(16oz) | |
Wingz | $12.00 |
Halal Chicken Wings, Seasoned To Perfection! Comes w/Pickles and Toast May take up to 8-10 minutes. |
Colada Shop - Clarendon
2811 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington
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CHICKEN CROQUETA | $4.00 |
béchamel-based cuban fritters with chicken -- 2 per order | |
SANTIAGO BOWLS | $14.95 |
made to order with your choice of protein, rice or salad bowl. all bowls include sofrito black beans, pickled onions, slaw, and cilantro aioli | |
KEY LIME PIE | $7.50 |
tart & sweet filling with maria cookie crust |
T.H.A.I in Shirlington
4029 Campbell Ave,The Village at Shirlington, Arlington
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Fried Rice | $0.00 |
Thai specialty fried rice with your choice of: Spicy-basil sauce or Mild-soy sauce with egg. | |
Panang Perfect | $0.00 |
All-time favorite... Our savory curried peanut sauce with coconut milk, mixed vegetables, basil and kaffir lime leaves. | |
Chicken Basil | $15.00 |
Minced chicken breast stir-fried with chili-garlic-basil sauce, onion, scallions, sweet bell peppers served over jasmine rice. |
Izakaya Sakaki
3227 Washington Boulevard STE D, Arlington
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Tuna 68 Roll | $16.00 |
tuna, avocado, tempura flake wrapped w/ tuna topped w/ spicy mayo, sriracha | |
Picante Salmon Roll | $16.00 |
spicy salmon, avocado, jalapeno wrapped w/ torched salmon, sriracha | |
Blue Bay Roll | $18.00 |
tuna, avocado, tempura flake topped w/ torched blue crab mix |
PIZZA • PASTA • HOAGIES • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Fire Works - Courthouse - 2350 Clarendon Blvd
2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
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10" Build Your Own | $10.00 |
Starts with tomato sauce and house blend cheese | |
10" Margherita | $12.50 |
Tomato sauce/Fresh mozzarella/Marinated tomatoes/Basil/Evoo/Sea salt | |
Garlic Knots | $7.00 |
Served with Marinara Sauce |
Gyu San Japanese BBQ
4300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
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Gyu Don (D) | $24.00 |
Rice With thinly sliced beef and tender onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce. It served with Miso Soup. | |
Flaming Finale Roll | $20.00 |
Spicy bluefin tuna, avocado, topped with salmon, yellowtail, truffle sauce and red tobiko. | |
Temptation Roll | $18.00 |
Spicy Salmon, Avocado and Eel Tempura Wrapped with pink soy paper and eel sauce, spiyc mayo. |
TIKI THAI at WaterPark - TikiThai
1651 Crystal Drive, Arlington
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TIKI THAI # 2 | $20.00 |
Panang Curry + Spring Rolls (2 pieces) + your choice of soda or bottled of water | |
TIKI THAI # 3 | $20.00 |
Ginger Fried Rice + Spring Rolls (2 pieces) + your choice of soda or bottled of water | |
Pad Thai | $17.00 |
(Your choice of proteins), thin rice noodle, egg, bean sprout, sweet radish, bean curd, peanut, cilantro |
Westover Taco
5849-B Washington Blvd, Arlington
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Spicy Guacamole | $9.00 |
Our original Guacamole with a kick! | |
Pescado | $4.50 |
Fried fish, spicy adobo mayo, baja slaw, cilantro | |
Surf N' Turf | $4.50 |
Carne asada, gulf shrimp, onions, and cilantro. |
Bun'd Up - 1201 South Joyce Street Suite C5
1201 South Joyce Street Suite C5, Arlington
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Spicy Fried Chicken Bun | $5.00 |
gochujang glaze with slaw and scallions | |
Fried Chicken Big Bun | $11.95 |
fried chicken thigh dipped in our special gochuajng glaze, coleslaw, cucumber kimchi, spicy mayo | |
Sweet Soy Fried Chicken Bun | $5.00 |
sweet soy glaze fried chicken with slaw and scallions |
Kaldi's Social House - Arlington - 3100 10th St N
3100 10th St N, Arlington
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Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 |
Crispy fried buttermilk chicken, vinegar slaw, hot honey drizzle, cornichon, chimichurri aioli brioche bun | |
Mint Chocolate Green Machine | $11.00 |
Banana, spinach, fresh mint, chocolate vegan protein powder, coconut milk, chocolate drizzle | |
Fiesta Burrito Bowl | $15.00 |
Mixed greens, cilantro-lime “cauliflower rice”, black bean, mango salsa, cabbage slaw, avocado, pickled red onion, lime crema. |
Padaek - 2931 South Glebe Road
2931 South Glebe Road, Arlington
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SATAY | $13.00 |
grilled marinated chicken thigh, peanut sauce, relish | |
KUA MEE (G / V) | $17.00 |
Wok tossed thin rice vermicelli noodles, caramelized sugar, egg, scallion, cilantro, bean sprouts, chicken, pork or tofu. | |
SPRING ROLLS | $9.00 |
crispy rolls with chicken, bean thread noodle, cabbages and carrots |
Banditos - Arlington
1301 S Joyce St D4, Arlington
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Rus & Gus Taco | $6.00 |
OLD BAY BATTERED SHRIMP + PICO CHIHUAHUA CHEESE + GRILLED ONION + SRI-RANCHA | |
Cheesy Beef Empanada | $11.00 |
GROUND BEEF + CHIHUAHUA CHEESE + QUESO FRESCO + ONIONS + PICKLED JALAPENOS + CREMA + CILANTRO + SALSA VERDE + QUESO | |
Dynamite Fish Taco (Fried) | $5.50 |
OLD BAY BATTERED COD SWEET CHILI SLAW + CHIPOTLE MAYO |
The Cafe by Kitchen of Purpose
918 South Lincoln Street, Arlington
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Fries | $5.50 |
Steak Fries (Pictured are our Truffle Fries for an upcharge) | |
The Rachel | $11.00 |
Marble rye, deli sliced turkey , Thousand Island dressing, coleslaw, Swiss cheese. | |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese | $7.00 |
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, American Cheese on a Buttery Croissant. |
Big Tony's
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
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BT'S FRIED WINGS | $12.00 |
Served with celery, carrots and ranch dressing | |
YO MAMA'S CUTLET | $13.00 |
Breaded chicken with vodka cream sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served on a homemade garlic knot roll | |
THE SNOOKI | $13.00 |
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese |