Making plans for the big game? Sports bars aren't the only option. Check out these dine-in and carryout specials from area restaurants and breweries, too:
Capitol City Brewing Company
4001 Campbell, Arlington; (703) 578-3888
This Shirlington brewpub will host a Super Bowl Sunday party with food and drink specials, prizes and plenty of TVs tuned into the game. Select Capitol City drafts will be $4 during the game and a special tailgate appetizer menu will be available featuring bacon cheese fries, sliders, tacos, bacon-wrapped shrimp and more. Prizes include t-shirts, pint glasses, growlers and one grand prize — a 50-inch flat screen TV.
Courthaus Social
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington; (703) 243-4900
It doesn't get much more football-friendly than Courthaus Social's menu of pretzel bites, chicken tenders, buffalo-chicken dip, wings, burgers, brats and loaded tater tots. Super Bowl Sunday means the game will be on with sound, and food and drink specials will be available throughout the game. To reserve a section for your group, email events@courthaussocial.com.
Don Tito
3165 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; (703) 672-5368
Groups have been catching NFL Sunday at this Clarendon restaurant since the start of the season. Expect Super Bowl Sunday to draw even bigger crowds on the second floor, where the game will on with full sound. To enjoy nachos, burritos and buckets of beer at a private table, call ahead for a reservation.
Founding Farmers Tysons
1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean; (703) 442-8783
Need to grab some extra beer for the game? Founding Farmers Tysons will have stainless steel growlers and garlic-black-pepper wings to-go. Order food online or in-store. Brew choices for growlers include all Virginia-made beers. Premium growler fills are $45 with $25 refills. Super Premium growler fills are $55 with $35 refills.
Fuego Cocina y Tequileria
2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington; (571) 970-2180
The cantina-inspired restaurant from chef Jeff Tunks will kick off Super Bowl Sunday with brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Brunch specials include $5 infused margaritas, rail cocktails, plus wine and draft beers for $5-$8 all day. A pre-game party starts at 5 p.m., with the game shown on wide screens. Game food specials include $5 beef nachos, taco plates, burgers, guacamole and chicken quesadillas.
Kapnos Taverna, Yona & Pepita Cantina
4000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Mike Isabella’s trio of Arlington restaurants are joining forces to offer a wide selection of entrees and sides for carry-out on Super Bowl Sunday. Fill out an order form online here, or order by phone (202-234-5000) by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Pick up from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7. Entrees include spit-roasted lamb, pork or chicken; gyros; hummus; barbecued goat or smoked carnitas tacos; guacamole and more.
Sehkraft Brewing
925 Garfield St., Arlington; (703) 841-5889
Expect all the televisions at Clarendon's newest brewpub to be tuned in to the big game on Super Bowl Sunday. A special menu will include Colorado Venison Stew and a Carolina BBQ Platter, along with brews from both North Carolina and Colorado on tap and discounts on select drafts. Those looking to grab something to go can make a stop at the adjoining Sehkraft Butcher Shop and Market, or at Sehkraft's sister location, Westover Market and Beer Garden (5863 Washington Blvd. in Westover), for grab-and-go beer, cheese, crackers, sausages, chips, dip and more.
Need to find space for a group? If you're interested in hosting a Super Bowl party at Sehkraft, contact Ricky Shepherd at ricky@sehkraftbrewing.com.
Texas Jack’s
2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington; (703) 875-0477
It's too late to place a large barbecue order to-go at this newly opened Arlington spot, but Chef Matt Lang’s on-site menu of brisket, chicken and sausage, along with coleslaw, potato salad and more, is still available for game-watchers who plan to eat in-house.
Fans can also grab a plate of nachos and watch the big game in the restaurant’s 92-seat lounge where the game will be shown on six 60-inch screens.
TRIO Grill and Open Road Grill and Icehouse
8100 Lee Hwy, Falls Church; (703) 992-9200
TRIO celebrates Super Bowl 50 with half off food and drinks. Check out the restaurant's full menu here. At Open Road, a Super Bowl happy hour will go from 4-9 p.m. with $18 beer buckets and $5 nachos.
Is a sports bar more your style?
You'll find the big game on, along with more food and drink specials, at just about every sports bar in town. Click here for a rundown of some tried-and-true spots in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean.
Know of a great Super Bowl Sunday deal that's not on our list? Email Emily.VanZandt@ArlingtonMagazine.com and tell us about it.