The place that was open had decent bar food but it was lacking the ambiance of the outdoor setting,…read moreobviously. I did like the darts and games they had for all ages. The drinks were decent and the place felt more spacious with lots of windows. The veggie burger was pretty good but not the best. All ordering was done at the bar and bartender was the only accessible employee which seemed like a tough situation to manage but it was okay!

Poor service all around. Wouldn't recommend. Expensive beer too. There are better and nicer bars in…read moreRosslyn.

This neighborhood bar has got the right menu mix...good food, great weekly deals, and a welcoming…read moreatmosphere. $1 tacos on Monday, $5 Burgers on Thursday

Stars given for a Tuesday wine night that extends beyond happy hour times! Not an extensive wine…read morelist, but it's a pub, temper your expectations and bring your people for week night out of the house. I like the Brass Rabbit, have been several times and it's never overly crowded, so immediate seating is not a worry. Star deducted (maybe should be 2?) for this lack luster grocery store Lunchable on a slate plate, that was passed off as a charcuterie board, yet balanced by the trendy menu addition of a "Girl Dinner" that 3 of us shared and was plentiful.

Almost a dive bar and you have to like it for what it is. Also, how can you half-price burger when…read moreyou get a beer on a Tuesday! Rather crowded on a Tuesday evening but got a seat at the bar. Decent draft beer selection. The burger is good and love options of having an egg! It is cooked as any good burger joint does. Nothing specular but that's also how buddies should hangout in a neighborhood. Might not be for everyone like a chain restaurant but I like the place with characters and will return.

Cowboy Cafe is the quintessential North Arlington local. While we've affectionately dubbed it our…read more"collective Dad/dive bar," the reality is much more inclusive. On any given night, you'll find a mix of families, couples, and long-time regulars. It's the kind of reliable spot that anchors the neighborhood, especially since it's one of the few quality joints within walking distance of our front doors. Kellie and the rest of the crew are fantastic. They've mastered that perfect "local hang" energy--they provide great service with a side of "don't give a shit / don't take shit" attitude. It's authentic, unpretentious, and exactly what you want when you're looking to decompress. While I'm admittedly usually there for the beverages, the pub grub holds its own: * The Nachos: Whether you go for the "Mountain" or the "Molehill," they are a mandatory shareable. * The Wings: Always a solid, reliable bet. * The Sides: The fries are great, but don't sleep on their homemade tater tots--it's a unique take you won't find elsewhere. They keep a nice rotation of beers on tap and the bartenders know how to pour a proper mixed drink. As the weather starts to turn, the parking lot patio is the place to be. It's a great outdoor space to soak up the spring and summer vibes with a cold drink in hand. Things get crazy there whenever a local school has their PTA fundraiser, Cowboy is always the after party!

Paul and bartender Sean were absolutely the best! They made our experience unforgettable with their…read morefriendly, attentive service. The food was outstanding--every single dish was cooked to perfection. We loved the chicken souvlaki skewers, lemongrass beef skewers, deep-fried shumai, and the Big God Damn Brownie for dessert. Each bite was incredible! We were visiting from Miami, and the lively bar atmosphere made us feel right at home. Great food, amazing service, and a fun vibe--we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. Highly recommend!

We went for a live performance- the stage is small but sufficient. I was glad to be able to grab a…read morehigh table so we could have something to eat. There are a number of vegetarian items on the menu - we had the yucca fries, they were great, and so was the dip that came with them. Bartenders have a lot of room to cover, but I was never left waiting for a drink too long. My only complaint would be the big pillar in the middle of the space, I'm sure it blocks the view of the stage from some spaces. If you're coming to watch sports, there are plenty of TVs over the bar, no worries about blocking your view there. There is also a parking garage basically next door, very convenient.

Like being welcomed home! There is a multi generational connection to this family run Pub/ Social…read moreand Spirted community. Only wish I was in the area more often.

L.A. Bar and Grill is perhaps one of the last "dive" bars in Arlington; and I even hesitate to…read morelabel this place a "dive" bar since while it's not fancy, it certainly isn't a dump either. Once upon a time when I lived along "the pike" (as it's affectionately known to area residents), this place was a regular haunt for me. Circa 2012, there were uncomfortable wooden booths, a mish-mash of sports memorabilia on the walls, music that usually was too loud, and the food was an afterthought. I recently met up with an old friend who still lives along "the pike," and I'm pleasantly surprised with the changes over the past several years. The old wooden booths have been replaced with more modern and comfortable tables/chairs, while still at bit dated, the design aesthetic is more 1990's Applebees as opposed to sports bar, and the food...the food is really good! And what I really love about L.A. Bar and Grill (the L.A. referencing "lower Arlington" before the area was rebranded into "North" and "South" Arlington) is the fact that it does not try to be one of the overly pretentious establishments which are commonplace is the Clarendon/Ballston/Court House sections of North Arlington. I used to hit those places up also in a former life, but nowadays, I'd rather spend my hard earned dollars in a place like L.A. Bar and Grill. And did I mention that it's not a super loud place, so you can ACTUALLY have a conversation without having to yell to be heard? Places like this are more intended for folks to hang out and chill while grabbing a drink and bite. For starters, they have one of the BEST and LONGEST happy hours in the entire DMV! Not sure when HH starts, but as of this review, M-F it goes until 8:30pm. It's not listed on their website, but my mental notes seem to recall $2 off appetizers and a good discount on draft beers and house wines. My buddy and I ordered the L.A. Chicken Quesorrito and the Spicy Chicken Mango bites. For so-called bar food, both dishes were really good. The Quesorrito was a ginormous portion of pulled chicken, jack cheese, rice, black beans, corn, and pico de gallo, all wrapped in a tortilla and given a quick sear on the flat top. Honestly, it could have fed three people. And the bites were nice deep fried breaded pieces of white meat chicken and then tossed in a sweet and slightly spicy mango sauce. And talk about value. Three beers and two appetizers came out to around $35; throw in a 20% tip and you're still leaving for under $45. L.A. Bar and Grill is definitely more a neighborhood joint with a good mix of regulars who walk over from the many apartments along the pike. As we were leaving around 9pm, a whole new crowd of folks were coming in, many of whom the bartender and staff were familiar with. It's been too long since I've been back to this section of Lower or South Arlington, but I was reminded that I need to make more of an effort to patronize places like L.A. Bar and Grill more often.

Last of the three 2022 runner-ups to original out of town picks, R is for Ragtime. Ragtime…read moredescribes a bygone era of music a type of jazz popular in the late 19th & early 20th century. The restaurant/bar has a trumpet as their logo and has some New Orleans decor. I was here for a Meetup group on Friday, February 18, 2022 after I had work travel to Loudoun County, Arlington was on my way home (although not my fastest option). I opted to get a fried shrimp Po Boy sandwich with mac n' cheese. It was great. I think it's the best Po Boy I've had the DMV although to be fair, I haven't had that many in this area, but this one was definitely delicious. Mac n Cheese was better than it looked. It wasn't the very best mac n cheese, but it was above average. I think I had a wine too as I barely made it there in time for happy hour, which ends at 7, as I had a movie walking distance from there at AMC Courthouse beforehand. I think I ordered straight from the bar for quicker convenience then ordered food at the table if I remember correctly. Server was nice, but took a bit of time, but it was a large group; it wasn't anything unreasonable. I also talked a lot with this woman, walked with her to her car (it was on my way to my car a block or two further) on that cold windy night. We talked outside briefly, but it was quite cold. So, we parted by but not before I asked for the digits; we exchanged phone numbers. See my 5-star Urban Thai review written on 2/28/26, which tells about my 2 dates with her. She was kind of strange, but she was a good person in spite of her not being a good match for me.

The food is decent the waiters and host are great but I was there recently and couldn't help but…read morenotice one of the managers named Millad was rude and disrespectful towards his staff primarily the female staff I could tell he was making them feel uncomfortable by their body language, if they have a guy like this as a manager I question the owners decision making and I'd really have HR take a look at this guy if I were him because it rubbed me the wrong way seeing this happen in real time as someone who has daughters himself!

It's World Cup season, and a VA resident asked me where he should watch the game. I had not been…read morehere in years, but I usually remembered all of the TVs around and those epic wings and cocktails. He took my advice, and we decide to make it a full outing. We showed up an hour and a half before the game started and got the last table in the entire bar. If you know this place, you know it is huge. I knew it was a good option for watching the game, but I didn't realize everybody else knew too . Since my last visit years ago, they have switched to QR code orders -- unless you are sitting at the bar I'm guessing. As I said, the place was absolutely full, but there was never a long wait time between ordering and receiving food and drinks. They had a fun 20 wing platter for $25.99 with some unique flavors representing different countries... USA (Buffalo Garlic), Spain (pollo asado), South Korea (SPICY), and Mexico (Creamy Cilantro)... I think I got those right, but wow what a feast! Yeah, I didn't take a pic, I'm sorry lol. The cheapest cocktails were $6, but others ranged from $8-12, so not bad at all. Everyone had a great time and I forgot how fun it is. But my special someone is a 5 minute walk away, so I ought to be returning more regularly :). Oh, the only thing was that we had to ask for water and it wasn't brought otherwise. It was a hot day, and there were 6 of us, so we needed a lot of water haha. But a simple ask and it was brought out quickly. In my opinion, they should do it automatically though!

We arrived at our hotel fairly late and the hotel restaurant was already closed. This place was…read morelocated directly across the street and was open super late. Perfect. I did not want to eat fried or super unhealthy food since it was late but this place looked like the best option. We decided to sit at the bar area right by the entrance since it was empty. It did not take long for the bartender to approach us and offered drinks. Hubs and I both ordered beers on tap, which were delivered not too long after we ordered. I was in the mood for wings and decided to go for the boneless option since hubs only likes those and I definitely was not going to finish. I also wanted a veggie option so I went with the veggie wrap. Hubs ordered the Tex-Mex eggrolls. Our food arrived at an appropriate time and was correct. The food was okay but not out of this world, which we were expecting. We both enjoyed the veggie wrap though. This place is a good option for watching sports and if they're open late. The place is also big in size.

Stopped by for a soccer game, it was busy but in the best way!! Even though it was busy, they found…read moreus a spot right away and everyone was well attended to. If you're looking to feel good energy during an exciting soccer game, I definitely recommend this place. There were two sections so if you're looking for less noise and energy, there's also a spot for you!

A great pub if you're looking to have a few drinks with pals while watching sports!! I'm a big fan…read moreof the cheese fries and the fish and chips personally!