So good just like all the other "all American" restaurants. We came last night and had Byron as our waiter. We had excellent service and my FIL is celiac and they were very careful with cross contamination and prep of food. Food was excellent and everything was cooked to perfection. We left full and happy. Oysters were a table favorite. It was a busy night and we did have a reservation but service was fantastic and can't wait to return. read more

We came here for my son and his new wife's wedding dinner. It was a great occasion and the Carlyle is a great place. We had a section to our own and the wait staff was friendly and prompt. We had a party of 25. The atmosphere is upscale. The appetizers were good. I Had the waldorf salad and a side of sweet potato fries. I wasn't exactly full afterwards. Next time I'll order something more filling. I would come back read more

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Member of the Carlyle restaurant group that is probably best described as a slightly more upscale version of the Cheesecake Factory. Tons of table seating spread out between 2 floors with bar seating offered as an option as well I came here with my GF for dinner on a Saturday night, and we were able to walk in without a reservation. We split their $1 bread basket, and I got a salad dish and an espresso martini. Everything was fine, but nothing was spectacular. Service was very fast read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Carlyle restaurant: beautiful interior, great food, great service, great price. I had dinner with a friend and ordered a burger and fries. The burger had great flavor, and the shoestring fries a perfect crisp. Our server was pleasant, and all the staff were respectful. I would definitely go back. read more

Carlyle has been a staple in the Shirlington community for years, offering fresh takes on New American bistro fare in a vibrant and cozy setting. Whether you're dining in the art deco-inspired dining room, relaxing at the lively bar, or enjoying the outdoor patio, Carlyle delivers a warm and stylish experience. The eclectic design draws from the bold styles of the 1920s and '30s, adding charm to every visit. Don't miss the freshly baked bread and pastries from Best Buns Bread Co., located right next door. With outstanding customer service, delicious food, and great drinks, Carlyle continues to be a local favorite. If you're ever in the area...GET SOME!!! read more

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Great service; nice atmosphere as it wasn't too crowded and noise level was an acceptable din. Speaking of din(ner), I had the pecan encrusted trout. To die for. Finished off with delish key lime pie. Go there! read more

Carlyle - Key lime (birthday) pie - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Hadn't been in awhile and was a bit disappointed. Have always ordered the same tuna salad for years. This time the Asian cracker was gone and replaced with croutons which took away from its personality. Also the tuna was a much lower grade. And the salad was much smaller. My friend didn't even finish her salad. The prices have also gone up. We just got water and the price was stupid. So sad. read more

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

Excellent service, great food and amazing prices. Our server OV was superb, knowledgeable and top-notch!

This place surprised me, we had just returned to the country so we wanted some traditional American food and I was impressed that my food wasn't boringly standard. I had the snapper that was on special and it was great. My husband got the ribs and really enjoyed them. We enjoyed our cocktails and I highly recommend leaving room for dessert. Key lime pie was one of the best I've had! Service was great too read more

Carlyle - Desserts - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I feel as if.. and I might ruffle some feathers when I say this, but... mm, this place is overhyped. It is pretty average to me. Oysters, small. Caesar salad, basic. Pasta, could've made at home. I went here with a party of about 15 for a friends 30th birthday, and... that was the best part; probably the company of the girls and the theme we used for our outing. What I will also add, is I appreciated the organization behind how the checks were managed for the checkout. It. Was. Painless! *extra star* See pictured below, for the girls.. along with the meal I had. read more

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This place is such a classic. The roast beef French dip is my favorite in the area, burgers are also classically perfect, and bartenders are always attentive and super friendly. This place is deceivingly huge, we've never actually gone upstairs but the vibe overall is nice. read more

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Carlyle's used to be one of my go to spots many many moons ago. But unfortunately, this place is not like it used to be. It was not jam packed like it used to be either. Appetizers: The Deviled eggs with spiced pecans were fancy and sweet. The Crispy Point Judith Calamari was well seasoned and tasty. Entrees: The Drunken Ribeye was lackluster...that pale ale marinade was not "marinating" nothing that day. That and the steak sat on top of a small cookie scoop size of mashed potatoes with a few itsy bitsy pieces of one small cremini mushroom that was literally cut into fours. It wa edible, not horrible, not great, just plain old decent. The Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crab Cake was heavily breaded and bland. The service, appetizers and drinks were good, but the entrees were extremely underwhelming and below our expectations. read more

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The last 2-3 times my group of friends (5) met for dinner, the service was very poor. Last night was horrible as it appeared that our identified server vanished without taking orders or refills. When addressed with employee in plain clothes, there was no acknowledgement or apology. Always Loved and Trusted The Great American Restaurants but Carlyle has changed read more

I've always had great experiences at Great American Restaurants, and this one is no exception. Tons of dining space between outside, downstairs, and upstairs. Excellent food options and efficient service. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits which was delicious. Delicate grit cakes combined with small pieces of shrimp, ham, and the cream sauce makes it a great dish. I also ordered a mojito which was very good and met my expectations. The White Chocolate Bread Pudding was a standout dessert for me and I'm so happy I tried it. It was a combination of white chocolate sauce with the light hint of raspberries. The bread pudding is served warm with a soft texture and the melting ice cream on the top. In the middle you'll also find a bourbon sauce to tie the whole dessert together. Overall, a great experience and one of the many delicious spots in Shirlington. read more

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

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What a nice place! Can't believe it's taken me 20 plus years to make it here. The food was seasoned to perfection! My date got the pasta and it looked amazing so I got one to go. My son said it was the best pasta he's had ever. We will definitely come back. The only odd thing they do is give you a ticket and have you walk up to the top. If I was the manager, I'd have my host walk the ticket to the top. It seems very high class but that part in the beginning threw me off. There were 3 hosts at the stand for her to walk me up would have been nice as I'd never been there before. A manager never came to ask us how the meal was but they were busy. Overall, would come back for the food. Parking is a nightmare, use the garage. read more

Carlyle - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A good place when you run out of ideas as it's a wide ranging menu. Had a party of 6 and was seated pretty quickly with a reservation. It was a busy Saturday night and parking was a bit difficult to find. Service was good. All our dishes were fine but my salmon was way salty. The trout was tasteless as it tasted like it came from frozen fillet. The prime rib was super fatty chunk the best dishes were the appetizers, crab and shrimp fritters and deviled eggs. read more

We did a late lunch here today. Parking can get a little rough but there is more than one parking garage if you can't get street parking so no worries. We were greeting nicely and went upstairs for our reservation. I got the Waldorf salad but instead of steak I had grilled chicken breast and it was delicious . I also subbed the blue cheese for goat cheese. We also got the chicken with mushroom sauce and angel hair pasta it was really good. I was a little said they didn't have Ozzie rolls as I assumed all the locations like this did but it's ok dinner made up for it. Our server was extremely attentive and kind so extra points for him. We had a nice time and it was really clean inside especially the bathrooms. read more

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Food is very delicious. Service is very attentive, Layla was easy to find. She put my candles on the dessert that I ordered (see pics.) It's not too noisy. It ain't cheap! read more

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Stopped by last night with friends and had a great time. The service and food were as always amazing. Never a complaint when i visit. read more

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Amazing service, food and drinks! Favorites include the calamari, spinach dip, fresh fish, crab cakes, and hanger steak! Must have the espresso martini! read more

I ordered the Halibut, the daily special. It was amazing! Cooked to perfection! The atmosphere is casual elegance. The service was excellent. I would definitely visit again. read more

Carlyle - Entrance area - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I am definitely a foodie and admit I love a few restaurants more than others. I have been here in years, why? WHO knows! Again, I got to choose where we would dine on date night . Of course they were busy because it's Saturday and the foods delicious. Beautifully decorated and lighting makes it perfect. Our waitstaff very pleasant and prompt. All of the features and specials eloquently recited. We started with the Firecracker shrimp appetizer. A little spicy and tangy. We shared but portioned for one. Breadbasket was warm with whipped creamy butter. Entrees delivered timely and generously portioned. We noticed all the similarities with Mikes American with a few exceptions. Great food, great atmosphere, awesome service. Oh! Stop by the bakery if you can read more

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Absolutely love Carlyle in Shirlington! This place has been on my rotation for the past 12 years. I stopped by to meet a friend at the bar and we had the best time! We had the blue crab fritters, the amazing French Dip, which is a must, and the Crab Louie which was a featured app. Service was also top-notch. Brittany at the bar was a true gem! Friendly and very accommodating to our requests. read more

Carlyle - Blue Crab & Shrimp Fritters - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I visited this restaurant last Sunday with family. They weren't open when we got there but they did seat us almost immediately after they opened. We didn't have to wait long at all. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice and it's spacious. There is an upstairs and downstairs. It is also connected downstairs to a bakery, which is also amazing i might add! I wasn't super hungry; but we were a little sad they don't offer brunch anymore. Apparently they used to but they did change the menu and they only have two "brunch" entrees. I got the blue cramp & shrimp fritters, spinach & artichoke dip, and a salad (not pictured) they were all good, especially the fritters! I had never had anything like those before. They had so much flavor. The servers were very nice. They were attentive and bought us everything we requested. read more

Carlyle - Blue Crab & Shrimp Fritters - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The Jambalaya pasta was the best I ever had. I only wish they would have offered some bread and butter so I could mop my plate. My buddy ordered the Lobster Roll that came with a corn on the cob ' fries. He didn't talk much nor come up for air. Great dinner again @ Carlyle's! I wish I had this establishment closer to home. read more

Carlyle - Jambalaya pasta - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food was amazing! Jambalaya Pasta tasted like we were in NOLA. Shrimp cooked to perfection. Grit Cakes were like a sweet cornbread (ignore the missing piece. . .had to taste it!Bacon cheeseburger came out at the perfect temp. Loved the feel of the restaurant. Art Deco style created a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the service did not match. We had to flag him down multiple times. Even ran out of water and waited 10 min to fill. It was like we were in a forgotten corner. He only came over on his own twice to take order. Would visit again and hope for a different server. read more

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A wonderful chain restaurant good for an intimate night or families. The service was excellent as is expected from these types of classy restaurants. Our waiter was very attentive as well as the other servers who attended our table. Our drinks were always filled and we had no issues getting napkins, condiments or whatever else we needed. The food was also delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and there was not a crumb left over after we were finished. We frequent the Great American restaurants frequently and will continue to visit! Always a great experience! read more

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Love the location even if parking can be challenging. We walked in and got seated immediately. Our table was upstairs...this place is much larger than it looks from the outside. It was busy so it took a while for our server to get to our table. He apologized and from that point service was great. We tried several apps: calamari, crab and shrimp fritters, deviled eggs and spinach dip. No one was disappointed. I was impressed with how accommodating they were with removing or substituting menu items. It's rare. Another great meal at one of the Great American restaurants. read more

Carlyle - Calamari, deviled eggs, crab and shrimp fritters and spinach and artichoke dip - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had a party of 10 and the food was great as always. I thought the service could have been a bit quicker. The restaurant was much less crowded than I thought it would be on a Saturday afternoon in May. All in all- a great experience and minimal complaints. Do not hesitate to dine here read more

I went to Carlyle for brunch. They have stopped their brunch service and only have lunch and dinner menus. It took a while to decide on what I was gong to order since I normally do French toast or waffles for brunch. My server Alex had a few recommendations that were pretty good. I started with the mango martini. Get it! Don't ask any questions. This drink was so yummy. They even came table side to pour the drink out of the martini shaker. The community bread basket is an assortment of breads. A $1 from each bread basket goes to fight food insecurities in the community. I ordered the Louisiana pasta for my entree. Just wow! There is an option to add shrimp which I'm sure would be even more delicious. The brussel sprouts were on the small side for portions but still were crispy and flavorful. Save room for dessert!! The apple pecan pie and the bread pudding are both served warm with a side of ice cream. read more

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To my surprise the menu changed yesterday (11-18-2925). I still love the food but this is my official SHOUT OUT! to save the cauliflower mashed potatoes. Not only do i luv them. They are my sole reason to eat at Carlyle. As a matter of fact more restaurants need to serve this delicious side with salmon or steak. read more

We had to wait 30 minutes after our reservation to get seated. Food was great but the place was overbooked - seems like they easily get overbooked. read more

I love Carlyle. Food is consistently good each time. The calamari is really good except this time it was a little salty. We keep going back. read more

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I met a friend at the bar. I'm glad she suggested The Carlyle. We sat at the bar and both of the ladies who were serving gave excellent welcomes, then insightful advice on wine, and the best burger to accompany the wine. The ambience and decor hinted at a French restaurant but it felt more eclectic and the menu was more general than French. Nonetheless my burger was OUTSTANDING! Perfectly medium, thick and juicy. I recommend and will be back to try dinner at one of the tables. read more

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Omg! Literally fell in love with the white chocolate bread pudding! It's so delicious and came out with hearts! The shrimp and grits are 10/10 and the customer service was good! Are outside today and it was the perfect day to do so read more

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

I want there with my little puppy they got me seated. I ordered food and then the stupid manager came and he said oh you can have a dog they could told me from the beginning, but I guess that's discrimination against dogs read more

It has been years since I've eaten at the Carlyle, but they are still just as reliable in terms of quality and service. Not a lot changes at the Carlyle, but if you are looking for a solid predicatable meal at a fair price, then you can't go wrong. I had the roast chicken salad and it is exactly the same as I remember it. My guests had a burger and the jambalaya pasta. They both believed the quality was good except the hamburger bun was a little soggy. For dessert, it was two bread puddings and the chocolate peanut butter mousse pie. Everyone enjoyed our desserts and they were generously portioned. I even took most of mine home, which is a rare display of restraint by me : - O Service (as it almost always is) was outstanding. I would probably visit more often except the surprise factor doesn't really exist at the Carlyle, but this is not a bad thing if you want predictable. Total price for three entrées, one coffee, and three desserts where everyone felt full and satisfied was $116. I think this is a bargain and good value for the quality. read more

Absolutely loved it! Known about this place for yearssss but never explored it myself. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The menu is to my surprise like Mike's American and boom they are affiliated. They had a few daily specials being offered on this visit and once I heard fried green tomatoes I was sold! The fried green tomatoes was topped with guacamole and shrimp salad .... MAGNIFICIENT!!! Also ordered fried calamari, druken ribeye, crab cake & filet mignon, and white chocolate bread pudding. No complaints what's so ever and it was so filling. Seasoned very well, nice portions, great price point, and more! I even had a goodie bag to go because I was so full! Great everything and will be back to visit again! read more

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Starter was deviled eggs, watermelon brine was interesting but kind of worked, the side of bacon that came with the deviled eggs was phenomenal. Salmon entrees was decent, nothing special. We ordered the ribeye that was marinated...big mistake. The meat was amazing but we didn't like the sauce. We substituted the brussel sprouts for the mash potatoes and were not let down. Brussels sprouts were hand down the best I have had. Bread pudding was good. Amaya was our server and she did a fantastic job, she was very attentive and polite. read more

I visited Carlyle in Virginia for my birthday, and the manager on duty, Q, genuinely turned a simple dinner into a memorable experience. Even on an incredibly busy Saturday night, she moved through the restaurant with this calm, warm presence that made every guest feel seen. I watched her check in on each table with sincere care, asking if there was anything she could do to make the evening better. When we decided to send back the crabcakes and switch to the salmon, Q couldn't have been kinder or more understanding. There was no judgment, no rush, just genuine hospitality. The salmon ended up being amazing, but honestly, her attitude is what made the moment stand out. What struck me most was how beautifully she balanced compassion with leadership. She had this firm but gentle energy, almost like an iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove. You could tell she was the anchor of the entire floor, the person keeping everything running smoothly while still making everyone feel cared for. When I complimented her, she was so warm and appreciative that it reminded me that great service is really about great people. Q didn't just manage the restaurant that night. She elevated the experience. Carlyle is incredibly fortunate to have someone with her heart, skill, and grace at the helm. read more