Guidebook for Arlington
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively night club/ bar. Fantastic roof top bar with a long line sometimes.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Don Tito
3165 Wilson BlvdLively night club/ bar. Fantastic roof top bar with a long line sometimes.
Chinese American food during the day. PACKED sports bar at night
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Hunan Number One Restaurant & Bar
3033 Wilson BlvdChinese American food during the day. PACKED sports bar at night
festive Iberian decor, small bites & sangria paired with flamenco beats.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
La Tasca
607 King St festive Iberian decor, small bites & sangria paired with flamenco beats.
Spider Kelly's
3181 Wilson BlvdFun and active environment for 20s 30s
Tavern with upstairs space serving changing New American fare & lively downstairs bar with pub grub
49 abantu bendawo batusa
The Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson BlvdTavern with upstairs space serving changing New American fare & lively downstairs bar with pub grub
Trendy French-German brasserie offering a meat-heavy menu & a unique beer selection
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington BlvdTrendy French-German brasserie offering a meat-heavy menu & a unique beer selection
Local chain outlet serves American entrees plus a kids' menu in a large space with bar & patio.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
American Tap Room
3101 Wilson BlvdLocal chain outlet serves American entrees plus a kids' menu in a large space with bar & patio.
Small bar/performance venue for tossing back draft beers, seeing local bands & taking salsa lessons.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Clarendon Grill
1101 N Highland StSmall bar/performance venue for tossing back draft beers, seeing local bands & taking salsa lessons.
Contemporary Mexican kitchen & lounge spread out over 2 levels & offering more than 100 tequilas
Fuego Cocina y Tequileria
2800 Clarendon BlvdContemporary Mexican kitchen & lounge spread out over 2 levels & offering more than 100 tequilas
Spacious neighborhood bar & grill with live music, rooftop tiki bar & weekend brunch buffet
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdSpacious neighborhood bar & grill with live music, rooftop tiki bar & weekend brunch buffet
Gourmet burgers & craft beer grab the spotlight at this rustic-industrial spot with big-screen TVs
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Citizen Burger Bar
Gourmet burgers & craft beer grab the spotlight at this rustic-industrial spot with big-screen TVs
Cozy spot with patio seating offering up wine tastings, classes, cheese flights & craft beer
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Screwtop Wine Bar
1025 N Fillmore StCozy spot with patio seating offering up wine tastings, classes, cheese flights & craft beer
Sprawling bar & grill with an upscale pub menu, signature cocktails, TV sports & live music
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill
2424 Wilson BlvdSprawling bar & grill with an upscale pub menu, signature cocktails, TV sports & live music
Lively American pizzeria & bar with outdoor seating known for wood-oven pies & lots of beers on tap.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon BoulevardLively American pizzeria & bar with outdoor seating known for wood-oven pies & lots of beers on tap.
German-theme sports bar & beer garden for craft brews, grassfed burgers, bratwurst sausages & more
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Courthaus Social
2300 Clarendon BlvdGerman-theme sports bar & beer garden for craft brews, grassfed burgers, bratwurst sausages & more
lounge with Latin music & an upstairs dance floor, plus hookah pipes, Andean tapas & cocktails.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Guarapo
2039 Wilson Blvdlounge with Latin music & an upstairs dance floor, plus hookah pipes, Andean tapas & cocktails.
Classic Irish pub with fireplaces, rugby & soccer on TV, live music, quiz nights & sidewalk seating.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Ireland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson BlvdClassic Irish pub with fireplaces, rugby & soccer on TV, live music, quiz nights & sidewalk seating.
Lively grill & lounge serving up global fare & cocktails, plus a sushi menu & a buffet brunch
28 abantu bendawo batusa
A-Town Bar & Grill
4999 Fairfax DrLively grill & lounge serving up global fare & cocktails, plus a sushi menu & a buffet brunch
Brewpub chain serving house beers & upscale pub food & American fare in lively environs.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
4238 Wilson BoulevardBrewpub chain serving house beers & upscale pub food & American fare in lively environs.
Hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs
24 abantu bendawo batusa
World of Beer
4300 Wilson BoulevardHangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs
Food Scene
Coffee, Wine Bar, restaurant, social community area. Great hang out spot for meeting new people- day or night.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdCoffee, Wine Bar, restaurant, social community area. Great hang out spot for meeting new people- day or night.
Mini-chain branch for tapas-style Greek dining, serving up classic eats in an industrial setting.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Cava Mezze Clarendon
2940 Clarendon BlvdMini-chain branch for tapas-style Greek dining, serving up classic eats in an industrial setting.
Scot Harlan's nose-to-tail ethos turns out American-French dishes in a modern, kitschy spot.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Green Pig Bistro
1025 N Fillmore StScot Harlan's nose-to-tail ethos turns out American-French dishes in a modern, kitschy spot.
Raw juices & smoothies plus light fare served in a vibrant corner locale with sidewalk seats
22 abantu bendawo batusa
South Block
3011 11th St NRaw juices & smoothies plus light fare served in a vibrant corner locale with sidewalk seats
Local counter-serve chain offering skewers, falafel & other Middle Eastern classics.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Moby Dick House of Kabob
3000 Washington BlvdLocal counter-serve chain offering skewers, falafel & other Middle Eastern classics.
seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
223 abantu bendawo batusa
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce Stseattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Occasional live music plays at this coffee shop with an espresso bar, gelato & other desserts
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Boccato
2719 Wilson BoulevardOccasional live music plays at this coffee shop with an espresso bar, gelato & other desserts
Counter-serve shop with halal meats cooked on a charcoal grill, offering wraps, kebabs & sandwiches.
East West Grill
2721 Wilson BlvdCounter-serve shop with halal meats cooked on a charcoal grill, offering wraps, kebabs & sandwiches.
Northern Vietnamese spot features over 100 dishes served in a modest, white-tablecloth dining room
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Minh's Restaurant
2500 Wilson BlvdNorthern Vietnamese spot features over 100 dishes served in a modest, white-tablecloth dining room
Steaks served with family-style sides of mashed potatoes & creamed spinach in a minimalist space
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Ray's The Steaks
2300 Wilson BlvdSteaks served with family-style sides of mashed potatoes & creamed spinach in a minimalist space
Cute outpost offering design-your-own sandwiches made with local ingredients & house bread.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Sweet Leaf Cafe
2200 Wilson Blvd
Cute outpost offering design-your-own sandwiches made with local ingredients & house bread.
Spit-roasted Peruvian chicken plus sides like coleslaw served in a casual, counter-service space
53 abantu bendawo batusa
El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StSpit-roasted Peruvian chicken plus sides like coleslaw served in a casual, counter-service space
Fast-food eatery known for its huge selection of milkshakes, plus burgers, hot dogs & cheesesteaks
13 abantu bendawo batusa
All About Burger
3325 Wilson BlvdFast-food eatery known for its huge selection of milkshakes, plus burgers, hot dogs & cheesesteaks
Unassuming neighborhood spot for traditional Vietnamese fare like pho & spring rolls
Nam-Viet Restaurant
1127 N Hudson StUnassuming neighborhood spot for traditional Vietnamese fare like pho & spring rolls
Small, casual eatery with a menu of classic Bolivian fare & homemade juices, plus a patio
Sibarita Restaurant
2716 Washington BlvdSmall, casual eatery with a menu of classic Bolivian fare & homemade juices, plus a patio
Basic counter for Mexican & Salvadoran fare, best known for its burritos & pupusas
8 abantu bendawo batusa
El Charrito Caminante
2710 Washington BlvdBasic counter for Mexican & Salvadoran fare, best known for its burritos & pupusas
Curries, tandoori specialties & other traditional Indian dishes are supplied at this simple eatery.
Masala Express
2622 N Pershing DrCurries, tandoori specialties & other traditional Indian dishes are supplied at this simple eatery.
Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Bonchon Arlington
2201 N Pershing DrCasual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats
No-frills Chinese restaurant offering delivery & takeout plus a few American dishes
Eastern Carryout & Cafe
2300 N Pershing DrNo-frills Chinese restaurant offering delivery & takeout plus a few American dishes
Comfy outpost offering a Mediterranean menu of kebabs, gyros, salads, pizzas & more.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Astor Mediterranean VA
2300 N Pershing DrComfy outpost offering a Mediterranean menu of kebabs, gyros, salads, pizzas & more.
Mediterranean restaurant & hookah bar serving up kebabs, sandwiches & more, with outdoor seating.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Tarbouch Mediterranean Grill
3110 Lee HwyMediterranean restaurant & hookah bar serving up kebabs, sandwiches & more, with outdoor seating.
Small-batch & rare beers plus wood-fired pizza fill the menu at this refined American tavern
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Rustico Restaurant & Bar - Ballston
4075 Wilson BoulevardSmall-batch & rare beers plus wood-fired pizza fill the menu at this refined American tavern
Cozy, American eatery dishing up mussels & fries, plus wood-fired pies, meat & poultry plates.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Mussel Bar & Grille
800 N Glebe RdCozy, American eatery dishing up mussels & fries, plus wood-fired pies, meat & poultry plates.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space
31 abantu bendawo batusa
P.F. Chang's
901 N Glebe RdFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space
Part of a local chain with a small menu of pupusas & other Salvadoran offerings in a simple setting.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Pupuseria Dona Azucena
71 N Glebe RdPart of a local chain with a small menu of pupusas & other Salvadoran offerings in a simple setting.
Neighborhood coffee shop with beans from local vendors, plus sandwiches, desserts, beer & wine
19 abantu bendawo batusa
beangood! The Coffee Pub
1737 Wilson BlvdNeighborhood coffee shop with beans from local vendors, plus sandwiches, desserts, beer & wine
Bustling eatery & bar for fave dishes from a half-dozen Asian countries, plus a popular happy hour.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Asia
1550 Wilson BlvdBustling eatery & bar for fave dishes from a half-dozen Asian countries, plus a popular happy hour.
Generous portions of traditional Chinese staples served in a cozy, unassuming space
11 abantu bendawo batusa
TNR Cafe
2049 Wilson BlvdGenerous portions of traditional Chinese staples served in a cozy, unassuming space
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine)
376 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine)
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
328 abantu bendawo batusa
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Everything Else
Clarendon Station
3100 Wilson BlvdClarendon metro station
Court House Station
courthouse metro station
Arts & Culture
AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon Blvdamc theater
Shopping
Apple Clarendon
2700 Clarendon Blvdapple store