Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Weekly go-to that's absolutely delicious! Order the boneless chicken kabob. Cash only.
27 locals recommend
Ravi Kabob House
305 N Glebe RdWeekly go-to that's absolutely delicious! Order the boneless chicken kabob. Cash only.
Burritos Bros
2599 Columbia PikeLocally sourced ingredients with a great variety of burgers. Good selections of craft beers. Casual sports bar atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
Locally sourced ingredients with a great variety of burgers. Good selections of craft beers. Casual sports bar atmosphere.
Little bit of a hike but it's worth it! Order the Arabe & Taco Bamba with grilled guacamole / chips.
26 locals recommend
Taco Bamba
2190 Pimmit DrLittle bit of a hike but it's worth it! Order the Arabe & Taco Bamba with grilled guacamole / chips.
Good cup of coffee or latte. Be warned, this place is consistently popular so get there early if you want a seat.
94 locals recommend
Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdGood cup of coffee or latte. Be warned, this place is consistently popular so get there early if you want a seat.
Number one restaurant not to miss when you come to DC! Reservations in advance are a must!
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NWNumber one restaurant not to miss when you come to DC! Reservations in advance are a must!
If you like ramen then you have to check it out. Located right next to the Verizon Center so it's a great early / late night meal.
82 locals recommend
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestIf you like ramen then you have to check it out. Located right next to the Verizon Center so it's a great early / late night meal.
Hip restaurant, bar, coffee shop and fashion marketplace. Amazing Cambodian flavors.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEHip restaurant, bar, coffee shop and fashion marketplace. Amazing Cambodian flavors.
Epicenter of culinary creativity in DC with over 40 local vendors and much more to come.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEEpicenter of culinary creativity in DC with over 40 local vendors and much more to come.
Collection of distinctive and satisfying plates with global influences. Check it out before going to a show at 9:30 Club.
26 locals recommend
Hazel
808 V St NWCollection of distinctive and satisfying plates with global influences. Check it out before going to a show at 9:30 Club.
Your best move is to treat dinner as a snackfest of cured meats, cheeses, and small plates from the chalkboard menu (such as a fabulous eggplant Parm or a bowl of clams in sherry butter), then maybe finish with a pizza. The hearty crusts are made with house-milled flour, lightly charred, and sparingly topped.
57 locals recommend
Etto
1541 14th St NWYour best move is to treat dinner as a snackfest of cured meats, cheeses, and small plates from the chalkboard menu (such as a fabulous eggplant Parm or a bowl of clams in sherry butter), then maybe finish with a pizza. The hearty crusts are made with house-milled flour, lightly charred, and sparingly topped.
Drinks & Nightlife
9:30
815 V St NWSimply the best place to catch a show in DC!
Get up close and personal with artists before they hit it big.
129 locals recommend
U Street Music Hall
Get up close and personal with artists before they hit it big.
Best hidden gem in Arlington. Great beer list and tots... what more do you need?
22 locals recommend
Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson BlvdBest hidden gem in Arlington. Great beer list and tots... what more do you need?
DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastBlack Cat
1811 14th St NWRock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEEssentials
2516 Columbia Pike
2516 Columbia PikeSecret spot with an amazing craft beer selection!
A local shop geared towards the most discerning wine enthusiast and craft beer lover.
6 locals recommend
Dominion Wine and Beer
107 Rowell CtA local shop geared towards the most discerning wine enthusiast and craft beer lover.
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWHarris Teeter Pharmacy
600 N Glebe RdTotal Wine & More
6240 Little River TurnpikeMint Nail Lounge
2985 District AveAsk for Annie!
Shopping
A new urban district with curated local boutiques, restaurants and DC's only Angelika Film Center.
89 locals recommend
Mosaic District
2910 District AveA new urban district with curated local boutiques, restaurants and DC's only Angelika Film Center.
Two separate malls located across the street from one another. Together they have everything!
285 locals recommend
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterTwo separate malls located across the street from one another. Together they have everything!
South Moon Under
2700 Clarendon BlvdCutest clothes
Browse the shops up and down Wisconsin and M Street. Something for everyone.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Browse the shops up and down Wisconsin and M Street. Something for everyone.
Parks & Nature
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrHike the VA or MD side with great views of the falls
Easy to walk from Arlington to Georgetown or head the opposite way in Maryland. Check out the spectacular houses across the river as you walk.
14 locals recommend
C&O Canal Mile Marker 0
Easy to walk from Arlington to Georgetown or head the opposite way in Maryland. Check out the spectacular houses across the river as you walk.
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW
National Mall
Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent TrailArts & Culture
National Portrait Gallery
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat permanent and rotating exhibits
Entertainment & Activities
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia PikeAMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdAngelika Film Center & Café at Mosaic
2911 District AveTopgolf
6400 Clipper WaySmithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW