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

Where to Get Your Fix of Pumpkin Spice and Other Fall Flavors

Fall's favorite gourd is finding its way into cookies, doughnuts, ice cream, beer, cocktails and classic PSL espresso drinks.

12 Places to Do Brunch In and Around Arlington

Celebrate the weekend with biscuits, Benedicts, shakshuka, fancy French toast, and bottomless mimosas and Bellinis.

Where to Enjoy an Omakase Experience

Treat yourself to the Japanese version of a chef's tasting menu at these Northern Virginia sushi restaurants.

Open & Shut: Mae’s Market, Raising Cane’s, Rabbit Taco, SushiJip

Nashville chicken, lobster tacos and artistic sushi join the local dining scene, and a new food hall is coming to the Eden Center.

How District Taco Became a Fan Favorite

What started 15 years ago as a Mexican food truck in Rosslyn is now 17 restaurants and growing.

Restaurant Review: Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen

Chef David Guas brings charm and good eats, with hints of New Orleans, to a new gathering place in McLean.

What to Eat During Arlington Restaurant Week

Savor grilled branzino, tonkotsu ramen, duck confit and a whole lot more, with discounts at some 50 local eateries between Oct. 14-21.

Best Restaurants in National Landing

Find weekend brunch, tiki drinks, late-night kebabs, sushi and plant burgers in this rapidly evolving dining district.

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Where to Order Dinners for the Jewish High Holidays

If menu planning for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur has you saying, "Oy vey," leave the prep to the pros at these area delis.

Open & Shut: Charga on the Pike, Fat Fish, Kong Dog, Anita’s, Modan

Bite into a ramen-wrapped hotdog, customize a poke bowl or carb-load at an all-you-can-eat Italian brunch.

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the D.C. Area

Sample German beers, dance the polka and test your arm strength in stein-holding contests at these fall festivals. Lederhosen optional.

Hit This Butcher Shop for Prime Proteins and Creative Sausages

Beer season is upon us, and Brick House Butcher in Falls Church has all kinds of grillable goodies to go with those pilsners and lagers.

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