Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
This doesn't fit in one category. They have a great brunch, awesome bar food, games, live music, cheap drinks, rooftop tiki bar. Everything you could want. Go any time of the day.
41 locals recommend
Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdThis doesn't fit in one category. They have a great brunch, awesome bar food, games, live music, cheap drinks, rooftop tiki bar. Everything you could want. Go any time of the day.
AMAZING brunch. The buffet is to die for. Make reservations weeks in advance—they go quickly. Plus, the view of the Georgetown Waterfront is great. Stop by one of the bars that are right on the water, too.
86 locals recommend
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestAMAZING brunch. The buffet is to die for. Make reservations weeks in advance—they go quickly. Plus, the view of the Georgetown Waterfront is great. Stop by one of the bars that are right on the water, too.
Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdGreat for brunch or coffee and wine.
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StSteps away
Sweet Leaf Cafe
2200 Wilson BlvdFor the health nut. They have great salads and milkshakes.
Open Saturdays 6am–Noon. Stop at one of the food vendors for awesome donuts, coffee, and more. Or you can buy fresh produce, dairy and meat from local vendors.
7 locals recommend
Farmers Market
PlazaOpen Saturdays 6am–Noon. Stop at one of the food vendors for awesome donuts, coffee, and more. Or you can buy fresh produce, dairy and meat from local vendors.
Go for brunch—the biscuits are the bomb. Other meals aren't as good. They have midnight brunch, too.
21 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
1616 N Troy StGo for brunch—the biscuits are the bomb. Other meals aren't as good. They have midnight brunch, too.
Outdoor patio is great. Good beer and wine list. Fairly diverse menu.
29 locals recommend
Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon BoulevardOutdoor patio is great. Good beer and wine list. Fairly diverse menu.
Alto Fumo Pizzeria
2909 Wilson BlvdBest pizza in the area.
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
2055 Wilson BlvdBest bagels around. Cash only.
Pho Deluxe
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant
2250 Clarendon BlvdBest thai food and they deliver!
You have to get the beignets. So good! Their biscuit sandwiches are pretty great, too!
41 locals recommend
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse RdYou have to get the beignets. So good! Their biscuit sandwiches are pretty great, too!
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StDrinks & Nightlife
Best views around. Over looks the White House, Treasury, and Washington Monument. Top floor of the W Hotel. Pricey drinks are worth it. Dress code enforced. Still open in the winter—space heaters and plastic enclosures keep it warm without blocking the view.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWBest views around. Over looks the White House, Treasury, and Washington Monument. Top floor of the W Hotel. Pricey drinks are worth it. Dress code enforced. Still open in the winter—space heaters and plastic enclosures keep it warm without blocking the view.
Don Tito
3165 Wilson BlvdThe view from the rooftop. And the tacos.
Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill
2424 Wilson BlvdIreland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson BlvdGreat Irish pub with great bar food
Super casual. Hosts trivia and live music often. Great beer selection. Outdoor seating is great!
13 locals recommend
Courthaus Social
2300 Clarendon BlvdSuper casual. Hosts trivia and live music often. Great beer selection. Outdoor seating is great!
Sightseeing
1750 Independence Ave SW
1750 Independence Ave SW
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
Georgetown
Gorgeous. Tons of shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGo to the monuments at night. Everything is lit beautifully and it's much less crowded. This is also where the majority of the Smithsonian museums are located. All free. We recommend Natural History, American History, and Air and Space.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Go to the monuments at night. Everything is lit beautifully and it's much less crowded. This is also where the majority of the Smithsonian museums are located. All free. We recommend Natural History, American History, and Air and Space.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
AKA Iwo Jima
Parks & Nature
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Arts & Culture
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWShopping
Pentagon City
Has every story you could possibly want.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StWhole Foods Market
2201 I St NWPure Barre
1024 N Garfield StGold's Gym
3910 Wilson BlvdPotomac Crossfit
1320 N Courthouse RdVirginia ABC
1922 Wilson BlvdYou have to go to the ABC to get hard alcohol in VA.
CVS
1418 P St NWOpen 24 hours. Carries beer and wine.