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    Barley Mac

    3.9 (886 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BARLEY MAC ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Truffle fries
    Rachel H.

    Went to barely Mac and everything was underwhelming, we were seen by 4 different servers but none took our orders or got us drinks. The food though was also not great, wings were probably the best but the ranch was not good. The truffle fries were drowning in truffle oil yet somehow had no truffle flavor but extremely oily. We got a beer, calamari, fries, wings, and a burger and it was $85 which is wild but also for terrible food it truly was not worth it. Out of all the great places in VA and DC, this is not it.

    Italian Meats Pizza I
    Ryan W.

    Came in for Happy Hour, it started to get busy around 5:30 which was perfect. Ordered the Mexican Mule (tequila) and an Italian meats pizza. It was super tasty. Service was great and staff was friendly. I will come back.

    Herb Mac & Cheese
    Gloria Z.

    Very mediocre mac and cheese. Tasted also play doh-y. It could be a good happy hour place but purely for food, it's expensive for food you can easily make at home. Large space and service was very speedy though!

    Southwest Chicken Salad (soooo good!!)
    Wendy C.

    Spent 5 weeks in Rosslyn the beginning of the summer and we're back again for 2 weeks - the VRBO we're renting/rented is right around the corner from Barley Mac so of course we wanted to try it out. And I'm glad we did. My husband and son love the prime dip and my fave is the Southwest Chicken salad (best salad I've ever had and that's saying a lot). We've had awesome servers and having now gone 3x, every experience has been top notch - will miss Barley Mac when we head home. Beautiful restaurant, too!

    Papperdelle
    Trang H.

    Awesome food, reasonable prices, and great service at Barley Mac! I enjoyed the crab cake the most and appreciate the generous portions. The restaurant had such a cozy vibe during the holidays. Would recommend checking this place out if you're near Rosslyn!

    Buffalo Mac
    Jerran N.

    Stopped by on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. We requested to be seated outside in the shade. Our waitress eventually came over few minutes and we placed our orders. We ordered the following: Barley Mac Tacos (Salmon). The salmon was good but overshadowed by the tomatoes. The fries were DELICOUS. Italian Meats Pizza. I am not sure what type of ground beef they are using but it tastes like dog food. The Pepperoni's were good but could be better placed throughout the pizza vs the dead center. The bacon is practically unnoticeable. The Buffalo Mac & Cheese was different. You can definitely taste the Buffalo flavor. I enjoyed the chicken with it as well. The crab Mac and Cheese was good as well. Nice portion of crab meat. The Margherta pizza was nothing special. We. Could do without. Overall the service was nice and the location is cool. The food however, needs some work. I don't think I'd order anything again except for the fries. Thanks for the time. I hope the food gets better.

    Chipotle wings
    Billy V.

    Came here for a network event got dinner after on a rainy friday. Seats are pretty limited. One side is a bar and one side for the restaurant. The lobster mac was delicious. It could be a app to share or a full meal. Calamari was tasty. The wings were tender and flavorful as well. Price was high but taste was there so I cant complain. Parking all around the neighborhood.

    HAPPY HOUR MENU
    Toya D.

    NEW YEAR = NEW FOOD + NEW BOOZE Met up with one of my best friends for a New Year's Week happy hour and chit-chat session. We enjoyed several drinks and shared a few appetizers. What we had: STRAWBERRY MARGARITA JALAPEÑO DEVILED EGGS MEATBALLS CLASSICO PEPPERONI PIZZA CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE Everything was delish. I'll definitely be back for more of the same and possibly a few other items I eyed on the menu. We were there on a Wednesday around 4pm and it wasn't very busy (at least in the section where we were sitting). Once we left, I noticed more of a crowd throughout the restaurant. The service was good and we were checked on often enough where we didn't feel badgered or ignored. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

    Breakfast Gnocchi
    Taj M.

    Came here with high hopes for the breakfast gnocchi. I love gnocchi, pesto and eggs. I was sadly disappointed. The gnocchi had the consistency of fried mashed potatoes bites with an after taste of hash browns. I asked for eggs over easy. They came out over medium. The egg white omelet was cooked well. It was very pepper forward, just be aware. The Bloody Mary was spicy but lacked flavor. Would not order again. The coffee was good. Service was good. Location is on point. Lots of street parking. They have a brunch menu with many options.

    Anna S.

    We went here in the summer on a weekend at around 4pm. It was not busy at all - the waiters were very nice, providing some recommendations and answering our questions. We sat outside and they were dog friendly, providing a bowl of water. The QR code scanned menu was a bit confusing - a few times, the beers listed on the QR code said it was on tap but the waiter said it was bottled. Some of the drinks also didn't have prices listed (but some did). Overall, their QR menu needs some work - I would recommend people ask the waiters just be to sure that a drink is on tap versus bottled/canned. I ordered a lobster bisque and we got a shared order of potato wedges. The lobster bisque was good - but the serving size was pretty small. I'd recommend it for someone who wasn't that hungry; it's definitely not a substitute for a meal. The bisque is very rich and flavorful - though a bit salty. The potato wedges were good. Overall, solid food - but nothing super memorable. The prices are a bit on the higher side and I don't think it's super worth it. If you are in the area, I would have no problem recommending this place - but I wouldn't go out of the way to come here.

    Huevos rancheros
    Tracy F.

    Delicious food and nice kitchen staff, but it was not crowded and service was super slow. It took an hour to get a bottle for mimosas and my trip was largely ignored. They were nice and again, bomb food, but I will not return.

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    This place is fine, nothing really memorable for the price. Lots of more fun options in the area

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    Love their Salads. So good. Come here alot for lunch and this place doesn't miss. Service is always great. Very attentive

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    Ask the Community - Barley Mac

    Is there an easy parking nearby? I am handicapped and can’t walk long distances.

    Yes, parking is good in that area

    Are waitstaff still wearing mask?

    Hey Charmin! Only the ones that have not been vaccinated or just being extra careful. Thanks and hope this helps!

    Is there outdoor seating available (with heaters)?

    There was outdoor seating and heaters when I went there for brunch in late September.

    When will they provide brunch?

    10.30 am sunday

    Do the bathrooms have a changing station for a baby?

    They have a counter off to the side where you could possibly change a baby

    Sounds like a great atmosphere. I'm looking for a brunch spot in Arlington that also has somewhat of a sports vibe for football on Sundays. Is this the place?

    I'm a sports fan and personally would not come here for a sport vibe brunch. It's a beautiful place, great atmosphere, and delicious food, so if you want something more upscale, sports-like than this might be your place. I also do not remember there… Read more

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