Who hasn't been here? Downtown Arlington area. Cute stores and shops along the walk way. Dogs are welcome! Toys stores and even a library. We love coming here for the food!!! I always order the crab fritters and the jambalaya!!! Listen do yourself a favor and treat your tastebuds! The service and staff are always friendly. You have to order from the bar for takeout. I always sit and get a appetizer and drink while waiting for my food! read more

On a cold and rainy day it was nice to be greeted for lunch with such warmth. I made a reservation online with ease and when I arrived they were ready to seat me. I made a request for a different table since I had a stroller with me and they not only accommodated this request but they were super nice about it. There is an elevator in the building and it almost feels like a bit of a private tour to get to it. I was happy to see the cleanliness of the kitchen on my way to our table. Once I settled into my seat, our waitress came to greet us and get the meal started. I ordered the crab and shrimp fritters for my appetizer and the jambalaya pasta (I believe that's what it's called) for my meal. I also got a community bread basket. My friend order the deviled eggs for her appetizer and the shrimp and grit cake for her entrée along with a sparkling sangria. We enjoyed all of our meal. There's no need to highlight individual aspects of it. Just try it all if you get a chance. I don't always give 5 star reviews because I save those for really great dining experiences. The staff made this a really great experience. My friend and I are both new mothers and are still trying to navigate mom life. The staff did an incredible job waiting on us, accommodating us, helping us, picking up dropped toys etc. We appreciate that they went above and beyond the job description today. We look forward to returning. read more

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Always the standard for excellence Friendly and knowledgeable staff coupled with a kitchen staff of reliable and imaginative magicians. This is always our go to for celebration. Tonight the fun started w crab and corn fritters and followed w salmon, filet, chicken salad and pasta primavera. And deserts were the amazing bread pudding, chocolate waffles and ice cream. Always an enjoyable experience read more

This is a super solid restaurant. I go very frequently. And their delivery is also high quality, which is rare. I love their spinach artichoke dip, tex mex egg rolls, lobster fritters, and crab cakes. They have this amazing salad with a patty of baked goat cheese on it that is balanced with dried cranberries, candied pecans, pine nuts, etc. It has every sweet and savory bite you could want. For main courses, they have an incredible salmon filet that they smoke in house; it is unusual and unlike any other salmon I've ever had. Their grilled chicken with angel hair pasta in a brown butter sauce is also very tasty and one of my go-to's. If you are in the neighborhood, this is a great option where you know you will leave satisfied. read more

I dined here on Valentine's Day, did NOT have a great experience, I got a gift card that night but was unsure if I would revisit. Fast forward to 5/22/25 it was just a regular day, I just didn't feel like cooking dinner so I decided to take my 2 year old out to a nice dinner. My server who didn't introduce herself approached the table and said "are you ready maam?" No hello, no name introduction or anything. I proceeded to order my drink and crab fritters (delicious) and I mentioned to her that we weren't in a rush so I would order our dinner after completing the appetizer. In the middle of eating the appetizer she asked twice if I was ready to order, each time I responded, "no but once I'm done my appetizer I will be" on the third approach her words were "ok anything else for you maam?" I said well yes I would like to order dinner. Her body language, and tone and entire demeanor was just rude, I felt rushed, she didn't smile, or have any enthusiasm at all, and I noticed this with other tables she had around me as well. After eating half my dinner I asked for a box, she responds "and are you ready for the check" and I responded "no I would actually like the bread pudding for our dessert. I happen to Halfway into the dessert my son gets sick and vomits up the entire bottle of milk he has just drank, I mean milk was literally all over the floor, my son, his clothes were soaked. Already embarrassed enough with the big mess we made, not one single employee came by for about 10-15 more minutes so we just sat there in the mess waiting to ask for paper towels(we sat in the last booth right in front of the bread shop). Finally I see a manager walking by after taking food to another table, when I asked her for paper towels you can see the disgust all over her face. I get it throw up is gross but it was ALL milk and he's a baby for goodness sake. I felt really uncomfortable with how we were treated, and the server STILL didn't come back over until 15 more minutes AFTER getting paper towels from the manager and when she did she didn't ask if we were ok if we needed anything she simply placed the check on the table silently and walked awayI'm not sure that I will be back here, I love mikes American but adder Valentine's Day I fell in love with the fritters which they don't have at Mike's but if we are going to be treated so poorly why should we return, I would hate to think there was pre judgment passed on us and perhaps that's why we were treated poorly by both server and manager. It wasn't until I got the checked that I learned my servers name Leila and the managers name I didn't get it, nor did she give it to me but I was too caught up in the look of disgust on her face. I must say this was a very uncomfortable and embarrassing experience for me. read more

Amber was such a doll!! Her customer service was stellar and made for a great Father's Day dinner for my Dad, bless her heart for laughing at all of his jokes lol. I've been here a trillion times so I was kinda shocked to see that I had never written a review. Better late than never, right?? Expecting it to be crowded a made a reservation on Resy to minimize the wait and I was glad I did. If you've ever dined at a GAR before you know the drills. Check in us always a breeze and in most cases there's always a wait and they do not seat you until your entire party arrives. I typically have my staple items that I eat whenever I visit and this time was no different. The bread basket was a little different since my last visit as there were no Ozzie rolls to be had but more like a puffy like ciabatta kinda roll, not a fan but the raisin and jalapeño cheese bread easily saved the day until the Calamari arrived. It didn't disappoint, crispy circles and not overdressed in garlic butter sauce, the table was pleased. My meal was the Hanger Steak cooked to a medium well perfection!!!! Tender, juicy and slightly pink in the right places!!! It has a low level sweetness to it in the after bite which was enduring. Mash was creamy and thick and the Brussels Sprouts were freakin amazing!!! Who knew bacon, pecans and sprouts could forge the perfect food friendship. Unfortunately for the sake of this review it will not be found in the pictures because my hungry tail ate it all before I realized I neglected to take a picture :( Everyone enjoyed the meals as the table was also dressed with a Salmon Salad, Grilled Chicken, Crab Cake & Filet Mignon and Ozzies Brick Chicken, needless to say it was the quietest the table was the whole time we were there!! Desserts were the Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding which is not only my fave but my staple dessert!!! It's something about that warm bread pudding meeting the coldness of the ice cream!! We also got the Warm Flourless Chocolate Waffle and while it was toooo much chocolate for me because there's a puddle of chocolate on the inside, for the right person it could be a dessert dream come true!!! No, I did not got the whole meal with just a water, Ozzie must have been thinking of me with that Mojito because it does the trick every time!!! read more

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The best food plentiful, clean, and a great atmosphere. You love the food and the service is very great all the time I love it.

We had a 1pm reservation that had to be pushed back almost an hour and they were extremely accommodating. Our server was funny and helpful. We and outside under the shade on the sidewalk & I ordered a ginger ale (comes in bottle), fried green tomatoes (served with lobster on top) and a roasted chicken salad. I will be back in the future. read more

We had the most delightful lunch at Carlyle today. I can't seem to bring myself to order anything other than the Crispy Two Noodle Shrimp Salad, which is a surprise in texture and flavor in every bite. But today, I also tried the lobster bisque that was amazing. One of the best lobster bisques I've ever eaten. My husband had the calamari, and it was perfectly crispy and tender. The service was beyond exquisite. I've eaten at much pricier places and did not receive the outstanding service we had today. Zach was our waiter and he was training someone else. They were both charming as all get out and perfectly timed our drinks and food. They were there when you needed them and not when you didn't. The entire meal was seamless. The restaurant's interior is well lit and beautifully decorated. I felt welcome, and comfortable in our booth. read more

They were amazing yet again today. Slammed for a beautiful May Day lunch and service and food were on point. Can't recommend the crab cake sandwich enough. Marco, our server, was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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We need a special place to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary and Carlyle came through for us. This is what we need in Loudoun County, but was worth the drive. The place has an old-fashion feel of what an upscale restaurant was like. We were greeted with a "Happy Anniversary" as we checked in, had reservations. The service was good (not great), but the food was exceptional. I had the Red Snapper which was really delicious. My wife had the same, we both loved it. Order the bread basket, great bread plus helps a worthy foundation. Was hoping for a special "Anniversary dessert", but nothing there, which was okay, we were right on time to see a play down the street anyway. Will be back soon. read more

Friendly staff. Parking available on the street or near by parking garages. They have a good amount of seating upstairs as well as a full bar downstairs you can sit at. We enjoyed majority of our food. The deviled eggs with spiced pecans & sugar cured bacon was a nice presentation. The combination of the ingredients worked well together. I enjoyed the jambalaya pasta. It was spicy but not overwhelming and flavorful. The smoked salmon filet was too salty. We expressed our concern and another salmon was brought to the table. It was still salty but edible. The manager told us unfortunately the salmon may be on the salty side due to the marinade used. We enjoyed the white chocolate bread pudding. It came to the table warm and was moist and not too sweet. It reminded me of a small Bundt cake. Their sangria was tasty. It was light tasting on the alcohol but that was okay with me. I enjoyed the addition of the fruits. read more

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One Word: EXCELLENT! Great food, ambience and service. The Chocolate Ganache cupcakes next door are delicious. I just ordered a dozen of my birthday celebration. I highly recommend both. read more

Per usual...good for and service. Just a small hiccup with my food that was quickly resolved. Nobody gets it right all the time.

Always great! Danielle is the best waitress there I'm always happy to have her wait on our table :) Great American Restaurants are the business! read more

Carlyle - Tex Mex Egg Rolls Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food was good. I had the fish tacos. Our waiter was attentive. The space was not crowded. read more

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Great hospitality and food choices. Everyone in my party enjoyed their entrees. Prices were reasonable.

Twenty. Seven. Dollars. For a salmon caesar salad. I used to love coming here because they served great tasting food. I ordered curbside since I was in a rush today. Yes, I saw the price of the salad when I ordered but I figured there's no was Carlyle wouldn't be worth it. I was wrong. I got a side portion of lettuce mixed with one leaf of spinach. Let's not forget the hickory smoked blandness as the protein. They also gave me a 0.0025g of dressing to spread over the salad. Mind you, they charge for extra dressing. I'm extremely disappointed. Don't think I'll go back. read more

My favorite restaurant! The Shrimp Fritters are superb and my Steak was near perfection. The ambiance and overall design to include table placement were great. Service was also very good and didn't have to wait very long for the main entree.. read more

I love the retro look both outside and inside this place. I've eaten here twice and each time it has been a very solid choice. The grilled chicken on top of pasta is excellent as are the cheeseburger and salads. The service here has always been excellent as well. Another positive aspect is the price of the food. For an area like Arlington, the prices are very reasonable. I'd suggest making a reservation since it always seems to be busy (or you can try eating at the bar). If you are in Shirlington and want a good meal, this place is worth checking out. read more

Carlyle - Grilled Chicken - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Sooo...lil back story...Hubby & I decided about 2 months ago to try a new restaurant every couple weeks as we work our way outta #quarantine #telework2020 and into #telework2021. Bringing the hubby back to NoVA (my hood) on our journey and remembered that Carlyle was a solid choice. Easy to make reservations. Great/convenient DMV location. Don't bother trying to park on the main drag. Just go to the free county parking in the garage behind. The menu isn't extensive (which I love these days) so I had already scoped out what I wanted a couple days prior. Starting off with... APPS **BLUE CRAB & SHRIMP FRITTERS: comes with a corn salsa & lobster ginger sauce.....which SETS this app all the way off!!! The fritter itself is so flavorful alone but this salsa/sauce combo is.....*eyes roll to back of the head* #GetYou Sum **DEVILED EGGS: comes sprinkled with spiced pecans and (randomly strew strips of) sugar cured bacon. Listen....the flavor was 100 but (IMO) they should've just used some kitchen shears to cut the bacon over the egg. I also don't mind ripping pieces of bacon apart and eating it. IJS. The "deviled" egg was worthy of any family gathering. Someone put love into that filling. #GetYouSum ENTREES **HANGER STEAK: Angus. Comes w. mashed potatoes (I substituted it with mashed cauliflower), crispy brussels sprouts/pancetta. When it comes to steaks the farthest I go is medium. This steak melted in my mouth like butter. This steak combined with the creamy mashed cauliflower + perfectly fried sprouts???!!!??? Please just #GetYouSum **PENNE PRIMAVERA: w. variety of veggies & very simple (flavorful) basil/garlic/EVOO/reggiano cheese. I honestly didn't taste this pasta that the hubby ordered. I was SO focused on my steak that was in my face...I didn't care about his pasta. He did rave about it and say that it some of the best pasta he's had in a very long time. He LOVES pasta yall....so it's a compliment. You can choose to add chicken and/or shrimp for a great price ($6) that you'd be a fool not to order it that way. DESSERT **KEY LIME PIE: w. an amazing looking graham cracker crust. We were so stuffed that we just ordered dessert to-go. His FAVORITE slice of pie is Key Lime so it also helped in deciding on a place to go. Looks to be a treat for tomorrow. If I don't update this post after eating the pie...just know it must've been good. I definitely recommend you visit this living legend of a restaurant. #Shirlington #NOVA You're welcome!! read more

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Street parking is available & there is a parking garage around the corner. Get there early. They fill up. Our server was a little forgetful. I don't know if he was new but he kept forgetting things we asked for. He was nice & polite though. There weekend brunch menu is mouth-wateringly (yes I made it up) awesome. The blue crab fritters & the bread pudding is delicious. I left stuffed!!! I am definitely going back. You should stop in & try it today! read more

Carlyle - Lobster salad - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is my favorite restaurant for almost 12 years. I love their menu and the service great deal! My favorite appetizer is fried calamari... yum and my favorite entry is pecan crusted Trout, but honestly every meal on their menu is delicious and worth the money. Go and try this place. read more

Very great service, we were slightly late to our reservation but there was no issue. Escorted to our seats and got drinks extremely fast and they were delicious. Additionally the food tasted phenomenal, would def be back. Can't beat fast service, great food, and a great environment read more

Low key spot with a very upscale ambiance, it's great for daytime lunch! Love the upstairs space with the lounge feel and soft lighting. The food and drinks are just OK read more

Carlyle - Very cozy upstairs - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It was my first time coming here. There is parking in the street and a garage not far away that I parked in. Had a reservation. They met people outside and took your name then promptly showed me to the table. I was seated upstairs. The decor is beautiful while not overwhelming. I appreciate them having coat racks at all the tables since it was raining that night. My server was friendly and I ordered the special for that night which was good. Fish over an orzo pasta with Mediterranean influences. Every thing was good from their take on the French 75 & the sangria to apple pie for dessert! read more

Carlyle - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I have been a loyal customer for many years. I've been consistently failed by their takeout. They charge a really high fee beyond the delivery fee for takeout. It's not about the delivery service but it's about when the food arrives that things are missing. The latest was the dressing and the sauce for the salmon salad was missing. When you charge $26 for salad and 6.99 for delivery fee and another dollar for a delivery fee and then we have to tip the Uber, it's just insane. I want to support this business as I have for 25+ years, but I'm having a hard time figuring out why we do. Also, they never did take out before Covid but this is reality and they need to do better. read more

Really superb food and service. We walked in on a Sunday midday for brunch time. It's a really big place with ample seating upstairs. The service was really on top of it, giving us the specials, taking our things once the plates were finished, and refilling water. For apps we got the Tex Mex egg rolls and hot spinach and artichoke dip. The spinach and artichoke dip was AMAZINGGG. so delicious! I enjoyed the sauce that came with the text mex egg rolls. It went well with the crunchy, hot egg rolls. For entree I ordered the Crispy Two Noodle Shrimp Salad which was DELICIOUS and did not disappoint. The two noodles refers to the crispy noodles spread on the top of the salad and the sesame noodles at the bottom of the salad. There were a lot of classic "asian" flavors in the salad such as peanut sauce, ginger vinaigrette. and chili sauce. But the worked well together. With the fried shrimp was also delicious and was a great protein to be infused in the salad. This "salad" is very hearty and will fill you right up! read more

Carlyle - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food is amazing here, you will see a lot of smiling faces enjoying the ambiance. Location is great, too!

Nice brunch spot! I would return with my girls, it's a cute spot to dress up and make a time of it! In the middle of Shirlington, it's the perfect spot with scenery and style. Parking isn't the most convenient especially during peak times so come early to make your reservation. Oh and definitely make a reservation. I really enjoyed my brunch experience. I kind of made it my own and got multiple little plates versus the larger ones. The bread was warm and delicious, if you're a fan of sweet bread you're in heaven. Most noteworthy of my experience were the deviled eggs with candied pecans!!! Also the blue crab fritters!!! read more

Carlyle - Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We stopped by Carlyle for lunch and sat outside on the patio. They are dog-friendly and were kind enough to provide some iced water for my pup! We enjoyed another solid meal- courtesy bread, deviled eggs, calamari (no tentacles- which is my favorite part of the squid but all good), lobster club salad (I like to request dressing on the side), goat cheese pecan salad, and their apple pie a la mode which was like an apple bread pudding. Overall, a delicious lunch with attentive and friendly service. read more

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Noon on a Sunday. Seating for two inside was available immediately without reservations; outside was about and hour and a half wait. The dress is pretty casual - a few ladies beside me were in workout clothes to give you an idea for what it's worth. Started with a water and ordered a Carlyle Lager - which they didn't have... kind of a bummer. The water also had to go back because the waitress noticed something. I took that as a net positive though - some sort of issue with the water/glass but she caught and corrected it before it got it me. Baby cake sliders came out in about 10 minutes. And they were great. Had the Filet Mignon which was cooked to a perfect medium as ordered; I would have liked a little more of a salt crust but that is my personal preference and shouldn't be mistaken as negative - the steak was just wonderful. The grilled mushrooms and broccolini were perfect; firm and tasty. Would recommend without reservations. read more

Carlyle - The "Simply Grilled Filet Mignon" with grilled broccolini and mushrooms - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Over the years the Carlyle has become less and less my go-to place. They removed most of the dishes that I used to love to eat there, changed the tuna salad which was the most popular salad on the menu despite complaints from most of their customers. Well today they did something that just made me walk out. After 38 years of going there they asked me for a credit card before I even ordered anything. Manager walked over and said this is a new thing they were doing and I said it wasn't a new thing that I'm doing and I'd be happy to leave. She replied, feel free to do so. So I left and I'm now sitting in Corso waiting for some cioppino. I think this restaurant just loves to piss off their customers by doing weird things. Way to go for more or less accusing your customers of walking out on the check. read more

This manager named April told our table that one of our diners who asked to substitute the asparagus with spinach on the salmon entree was not permitted without an up charge. She said the "asparagus is a garnish" on this entree, not the vegetable side dish! Of course, the server did not tell the diner this information when she asked to substitute the vegetable. We only found out this detail after we received the check. I have never in my 30+ years of patronizing one of the Great American Restaurant properties had an experience like this... read more

This updated review is for dinner at the bar on a Thursday. We have been living abroad for a number of years and dreaming of returning to Carlyle. If anything, the place has simply gotten better. service: Julissa was extremely skillful and polite. Her classic Manhattan was fantastic. She recommended a great Malbec for my wife. Her food pointers were spot-on. A world class professional. bar: I used to complain Carlyle didn't have a great IPA on tap. Well, they do now. Their Solace Brewing Partly Cloudy IPA is excellent. We appreciate the clear, well curated, and affordable wine list. food: My wife's mango chicken salad was great. This salad has been on the menu as long as we can remember and it remains a go-to dish. My smoked salmon was exceptional. I subbed crispy brussels for the mashed cauliflower. read more

Carlyle - mango chicken salad - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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One word for this place outstanding. You have to do brunch. From the minute you walk in you have friendly greeters. I was quickly seated. One thing that sets this place apart from others. They dont bring your tradition bread to the table instead you get small donuts and what taste like carrots cake slides. Go for the crab fritters amazing, it's only three but worth it. I had the French toast eggs and bacon, and the home fies you will want more. You will not be disappointed with the food. Left stuffed. I will definitely be back for bunch and hopefully lunch soon. read more

Carlyle - Crab fritters - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Always a winner here! They took away the full brunch menu BUT they have a version of breakfast specials (SUPER LIMITED). I was able to add bacon to mine! Drinks are always made perfect and the service is A+. We sat outside and it was nicely shaded. read more

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Amazing food. I always love eating at Carlyle and I enjoy the atmosphere as well. The service was timely and our server was great. Excellent experience. read more

Food and service were good, and the restaurant definitely has its own vibe. May try again when in the area.

My main reason for coming here was because I saw it's with the Great American restaurants such as Mikes and Silverado's. I've never had a bad meal at either of those and the bread basket is always my favorite part, so I figured we can try it. We came in on a Friday night, it wasn't super crowded, there were people waiting but it wasn't a huge amount, saw plenty of open tables. I was disappointed very early in our meal when the waiter told me they do not carry Ozzie rolls since the pandemic started . The bread was a raisin bread, some type of roll and a slice of sourdough I believe, the roll was the best of the 3 but I was definitely wanting an Ozzie roll. I ordered the salmon with cauliflower mash, asparagus and a mustard sauce. DELICIOUS! Wish I had more than 2 pieces of asparagus but still good. My fiancé order the filet mignon and also a side of asparagus. It wasn't his favorite. I will say I wasn't full after my meal, felt I could eat more, but I did order a pretty light meal. I ordered the bread pudding for dessert, never disappoints. So my final thoughts are, if you are like me and LOVEEE Ozzie rolls don't come here lol. But if you don't care and are coming just to try the food then it's a good choice. Forgot to take pics until I got the bread pudding read more

Carlyle - Warm White Chocolate Bread Puddinng - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia