Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
A foody's choice. Higher-end modern American food. It is very popular but can be crowded as a result. Very popular, moderately priced brunch. Outdoor seating is available.
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The Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson BlvdA foody's choice. Higher-end modern American food. It is very popular but can be crowded as a result. Very popular, moderately priced brunch. Outdoor seating is available.
Balkan small plates. One of my all-time favorites, I highly recommend it if you're ok with delicious and unique comfort food in a noisier setting. I highly recommend the $35 all-you-can-eat "Balkan experience" if you're adventurous and hungry. Downsides? It's a bit farther away from my place (but walkable), almost always packed, and on the noisier side. The wait staff are all from the Balkans and are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu.
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Ambar Clarendon
2901 Wilson BlvdBalkan small plates. One of my all-time favorites, I highly recommend it if you're ok with delicious and unique comfort food in a noisier setting. I highly recommend the $35 all-you-can-eat "Balkan experience" if you're adventurous and hungry. Downsides? It's a bit farther away from my place (but walkable), almost always packed, and on the noisier side. The wait staff are all from the Balkans and are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu.
Great for families. Food is farm-to-table diner, casual but not a greasy spoon and very kid friendly. The menu is big and there's something for everyone at all times of day.
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Silver Diner
4400 Wilson BlvdGreat for families. Food is farm-to-table diner, casual but not a greasy spoon and very kid friendly. The menu is big and there's something for everyone at all times of day.
Great kabobs. Fast casual, great for take out. Very close to my place.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moby Dick House of Kabob
3000 Washington BlvdGreat kabobs. Fast casual, great for take out. Very close to my place.
Modern Greek small plates. The food is delicious. I recommend the Saganaki (it's delicious and comes with a little show). They're also well known for their boozy brunch (but you don't have to drink to enjoy it). Downside? It's industrial look means it's not well sound proofed, so it can be noisy.
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Cava Mezze Clarendon
2940 Clarendon BlvdModern Greek small plates. The food is delicious. I recommend the Saganaki (it's delicious and comes with a little show). They're also well known for their boozy brunch (but you don't have to drink to enjoy it). Downside? It's industrial look means it's not well sound proofed, so it can be noisy.
Hearty Belgian (think German meets French) food. Excellent beer menu, great cheese/charcuterie options, very close to my place, good outdoor seating options. It's a popular night life spot, so can be noisy.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington BlvdHearty Belgian (think German meets French) food. Excellent beer menu, great cheese/charcuterie options, very close to my place, good outdoor seating options. It's a popular night life spot, so can be noisy.
Modern comfort food with big, heavy portions. Very popular for brunch.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Pig Bistro
1025 N Fillmore StModern comfort food with big, heavy portions. Very popular for brunch.
Local spot. A fun, casual winery and creperie (they have savory and sweet crepes, both types are delicious). The Nutella, strawberry and banana sweet crepe is one of my favorites and is great to share. They also have great coffee drinks. Outdoor seating when the weather's nice. Friday's Polish night is very popular.
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Oby Lee Winery
3000 Washington BlvdLocal spot. A fun, casual winery and creperie (they have savory and sweet crepes, both types are delicious). The Nutella, strawberry and banana sweet crepe is one of my favorites and is great to share. They also have great coffee drinks. Outdoor seating when the weather's nice. Friday's Polish night is very popular.
This is not a place to go for the ambiance (there isn't much), but for incredibly tasty and authentic Peruvian (spit roast) chicken with a side of fries. Great to take out.
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El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StThis is not a place to go for the ambiance (there isn't much), but for incredibly tasty and authentic Peruvian (spit roast) chicken with a side of fries. Great to take out.
Great burgers and craft beer. Laid back, good place to watch a game. Very close to my place. Generally quiet, but can get busy around game times.
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Citizen Burger Bar
Great burgers and craft beer. Laid back, good place to watch a game. Very close to my place. Generally quiet, but can get busy around game times.
Good New Haven-style pizza, laid back, good for kids. Has some outdoor seating. Seating can be limited, so this is a good take out option.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Good New Haven-style pizza, laid back, good for kids. Has some outdoor seating. Seating can be limited, so this is a good take out option.
This place is a local favorite, it's Korean fried chicken is beloved. Casual.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonchon Arlington
2201 N Pershing DrThis place is a local favorite, it's Korean fried chicken is beloved. Casual.
Good, modern American food. Close to my place. Good cocktails. Popular happy hour place so can occasionally be loud right after work hours, but clears out and calms down later.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CIRCA at Clarendon
3010 Clarendon BlvdGood, modern American food. Close to my place. Good cocktails. Popular happy hour place so can occasionally be loud right after work hours, but clears out and calms down later.
Texas BBQ with hipster flair. I don't go here regularly but it's popular and unique for the area so I'd be remiss to not mention it. I've only been twice and loved the brisket and short ribs, and the sides were surprisingly delicious. I like the cocktails, but it is family-friendly. Reservations accepted.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Jacks Barbecue
2761 Washington BlvdTexas BBQ with hipster flair. I don't go here regularly but it's popular and unique for the area so I'd be remiss to not mention it. I've only been twice and loved the brisket and short ribs, and the sides were surprisingly delicious. I like the cocktails, but it is family-friendly. Reservations accepted.
Hole in the wall ramen shop a few blocks from my place. It's small and not fancy, but worth a visit if you're a ramen fan.
Hanabi Ramen
3024 Wilson BoulevardHole in the wall ramen shop a few blocks from my place. It's small and not fancy, but worth a visit if you're a ramen fan.
A local favorite hole-in-the-wall pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) place with cafeteria-style seating (warning: it is NOT known for it's ambiance!). It's been popular among locals for years.
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Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdA local favorite hole-in-the-wall pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) place with cafeteria-style seating (warning: it is NOT known for it's ambiance!). It's been popular among locals for years.
Lebanese food. Tasty, casual. The garlic sauce (toum) is addictive. Ask for extra :-) I like the halloumi and watermelon and the mixed grill.
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MeJana - Lebanese Cuisine
2300 N Adams StLebanese food. Tasty, casual. The garlic sauce (toum) is addictive. Ask for extra :-) I like the halloumi and watermelon and the mixed grill.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StCVS Pharmacy
3141 Wilson BlvdGetting Around
Plan your trip at https://www.wmata.com/
The metro map is here (Clarendon is on the orange and silver lines):
https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/2017-System-Map.pdf
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Clarendon Station
3100 Wilson BlvdPlan your trip at https://www.wmata.com/
The metro map is here (Clarendon is on the orange and silver lines):
https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/2017-System-Map.pdf
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent modern Mexican food and cocktails. Popular among millenials because it's right across the street from the subway station and has a rooftop. It's spacious for Clarendon (two stories + rooftop). Half price tacos on Tuesdays (Taco Tuesdays).
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Tito
3165 Wilson BlvdDecent modern Mexican food and cocktails. Popular among millenials because it's right across the street from the subway station and has a rooftop. It's spacious for Clarendon (two stories + rooftop). Half price tacos on Tuesdays (Taco Tuesdays).
Hipster dive bar popular for tachos (nacho tacos... they're delicious) and vegan food (but non-vegans love it too).
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson BlvdHipster dive bar popular for tachos (nacho tacos... they're delicious) and vegan food (but non-vegans love it too).
BABA
2901 Wilson BlvdChill basement bar with good cocktails and comfort food.
I've only been twice but I liked my cocktails and food, and the service was attentive. Chill vibe.
Spirits of '76
3211 Washington BlvdI've only been twice but I liked my cocktails and food, and the service was attentive. Chill vibe.
Huge Irish bar. Sometimes live music (local bands), comedy shows, trivia. Decent irish food.
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O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
3207 Washington BlvdHuge Irish bar. Sometimes live music (local bands), comedy shows, trivia. Decent irish food.
Wine pairings are really well done. Good flights. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The small plates are popular.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Screwtop Wine Bar
1025 N Fillmore StWine pairings are really well done. Good flights. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The small plates are popular.