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

20 Places to Order Thanksgiving Takeout Dishes in Northern VA

Spend time with family and friends, not in the kitchen, with chef-made to-go servings of turkey, mashed potatoes, desserts and more.

Where to Order Thanksgiving Pies

With fillings such as pumpkin, apple-guava and bourbon-pecan, these local bakeries make holiday entertaining easy as pie.

Westpost Has a New Hot Spot for Tapas and Paella

This is the second DMV location of El Mercat Bar de Tapas by chef George Rodrigues and his restaurateur wife, Wanessa Alves.

12 Fantastic Wine Clubs In and Around Arlington

Stock your cellar, discover new terroirs, find camaraderie and enjoy discounts and other perks when you join these clubs for wine lovers.

Family Dishes Sizzle and Sing at Sorn Thai in McLean

Sisters Boom and Wym Teawbut pay tribute to their grandmother’s cooking in a menu that's bursting with color and flavor.

The Best Burgers In and Around Arlington, VA

Whether you're craving a basic cheeseburger, a plant-based patty or a fully loaded gut bomb, you've got options. 🍔

What to Eat During Arlington Restaurant Week

Treat yourself to Nepalese korma, Uzbek pirozhki, duck a l'orange and other cuisines from around the world at discounted prices Oct. 13-20.

Kanpai! Here Are 8 Things You Might Not Know About Sake

Arlington resident and Kyoto native Reiko Hirai is introducing discerning drinkers to the wonders of Japan's national beverage.

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This Ballston Eatery Has a Knack for Yak

Try the tender, lean protein in dishes ranging from Nepalese dumplings to street chaat at Himalayan Wild Yak.

Arlington Has a New Country-Western Bar With a Mechanical Bull

Step into those cowboy boots and saddle up for a wild ride at Clarendon's newest nightlife destination, BOE.

This Virginia Restaurant Is Worth the Trip, Says Our Dining Critic

Special occasion? Take a scenic drive to Maude and The Bear, a boutique inn and fine-dining restaurant in Staunton.

7 Places to Order Food for the Jewish High Holidays

Oy vey, it's time for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur already? Nu, don't stress. Leave the prep to the pros at these area restaurants and delis.

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