Food & Drink

Arlington, Virginia and the surrounding area boasts a vibrant food and drink scene that seamlessly blends diverse culinary traditions with innovative local flavors. From bustling farmers’ markets and food trucks to upscale restaurants and cozy cafes, the area offers a dynamic mix of dining options that cater to every palate. Craft breweries and stylish cocktail bars further enhance Arlington’s appeal, making it a must-visit destination for foodies everywhere.

Neighborhood Dining Guides

Restaurant Reviews

Raise a Stein at These Oktoberfest Events

Taste German beers, listen to polka music and test your arm strength in stein-holding contests at these fall festivals. Lederhosen optional.

7 Places to Cure a Cookie Craving

Don't call it a comeback. Cookies have been here for years, but they're having a moment in the spotlight with these specialty shops.

Chef Chris Morgan Opens ‘Virtual’ Food Hall in Tysons

The Kitchen Collective offers takeout pan pizzas, acai bowls, cookies and kebabs at four restaurants in one storefront.

Out of the Ashes, Ireland’s Four Courts Returns

The beloved Arlington pub will reopen Sept. 7, one year after a tragic accident left it in flames.

New Popcorn Shop Puts People with Disabilities to Work

Jake's Gourmet Popcorn is a sister shop to Jake's Ice Cream. Between them, they employ 33 local residents with disabilities.

What’s Nue? An Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant in Falls Church

Find seafood towers, cool cocktails and dreamlike murals at this newcomer to Founders Row.

What to Eat During Summer Restaurant Week

Travel the world through your taste buds Aug. 28-Sept. 3, with specials ranging from Persian meatballs and Balkan goulash to Japanese-style fried chicken.

Colada Shop Is Coming to Clarendon

Slated to open in early 2024, the Cuban cafe and bar promises rum drinks, pastelitos, Caribbean-style brunch and more.

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Restaurant Review: Ellie Bird

Carey and Yuan Tang return to their hometown with a delightful, family-friendly restaurant.

Taste the Tropics at Coco B’s

Coco B's, Clarendon’s latest addition, brings Caribbean-inspired food, a Barbiecore color scheme and “Instagram-worthy” drinks at a rooftop bar.

11 Cool Spots for Frozen Cocktails

Sip your way through the end of summer with frozen martinis, coladas, daiquiris, frosé, boozy milkshakes and Barbie pink margaritas.

Best Restaurants on Columbia Pike

Sample empanadas, pupusas, Ethiopian bowls, Thai curries, scratch-made pies and more along Arlington's most diverse dining corridor.

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