Our group went to Open Road for happy hour after an event, and it was the perfect location. Brittini and Jeraldo (*sp) took great care of us! We will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

A super delicious meal with extraordinary service by Raevon. He was so patient and helpful, just top notch. This is simply a gem find of a restaurant with great energy and an excellent staff. Try the Mediterranean Bowl. I was sad when it was gone. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Nice little stop for lunch if you're coming or going to Arlington cemetery. The interior is very nice! American fare menu, I opted for a bowl of chili paired with a Caesar salad. Both were good! Service was slow however in a virtually empty restaurant around 2:30 pm. So that was a little disappointing. Nice spot tho, would come again and try some of their in house brews! read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Caesar salad and bowl of chili $18 - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hearty food that is creative and well done! We loved the brussel sprouts as an app and my turkey burger was perfectly cooked. They also served popcorn instead of bread, which was a fun and tasty switch up. Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was busy but not loud and very clean. Would recommend! read more

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One of the best places to get shrimp and grits! Flavorful and good texture. Location is nice and can accommodate groups (we had 11 in our group). Street parking is available. Kid friendly read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Shrimp & grits - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Me and my sister came here for dinner. Started off ok with a really nice hostess seating us and taking your appetizer order. We got the nachos that were sweet and spicy with the fresh jalapeños. I really liked them with the chicken added. After that, it was down hill. We never had a server come back for our order so we had to ask someone who our waiter was so they could take our order. I think they were short staffed but there wasn't any communication going on to make sure people were being taken care of. I ordered lemon pepper wings and a side of fries. I don't recommend. Fries came out warm and wings were over cooked with hardly any lemon pepper on them. If you want to get a nice beer, it's probably a good spot to try but otherwise, I personally would pass. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Classic Wings - 8 Wings French Fries - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The happy hour small plates are good, although I wish there was a more broad selection. Staff is attentive and the place is lively with TVs and popcorn while you wait. The shrimp po boy was very good and they didn't charge me extra for subbing sweet potato fries! read more

It's a solid, middle of the (open) road, experience. Free popcorn, plenty of seating, and decent service. The covered patio is excellent whether you're alone or with friends. I've dined with Open Road three times now and I feel comfortable saying it's solidly OK. The portions are fair, the prices are city prices, and the food is good. It's not knock-your-socks-off fantastic. The service could be a little more prompt (the water will be empty for a while). The experience is similar to that of a chain restaurant and that's why I'm a 3. Highlight from this past trip: bruschetta, bruschetta, bruschetta. Absolutely delicious. We ordered mac & cheese and bruschetta for the table and an assortment of burgers, fries, a poboy, and salad. Again, wouldn't discourage anyone from making a visit. There's something on the menu here for everyone. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Solid American restaurant with a bunch of options that come in large portions + both table and bar seating Complimentary popcorn basket I came here for lunch with some friends and we all really enjoyed our meal, but our server was very strange. He also took an extremely long time to bring us our check read more

Good American cuisine. Had the crispy chicken Cobb salad and really enjoyed it. My colleague had the shrimp poboy and it looked really good too. Good lunch spot read more

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I have been here a few times mostly with coworkers for the happy hour for a group meal. Good food and service each time I've visited. It's located right by the Rosslyn Metro station. There's indoor and outdoor seating available and plenty of bar seats if you walk in. It can get busy during happy hour so keep that in mind you are are visiting without a reservation. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Blackened Salmon Entree - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Attended with a 25+ group. Friends quoted below who participated. This was a group effort! 4/5 Service was very attentive and managed the large party extremely well. 3/5 Ambiance: generic urban 3/5 Food: Brussel sprouts w blue cheese: good combo of crunch of brussel sprouts and creamy blue cheese. 9/10 4/10 Calamari and peppers: very spicy. Over cooked 6/10 Braised short rib: very tender- but under seasoned. Mashed potatoes and fired onion ring were good. Desserts: over all "To die for" 7/10 Peanut butter pie "silky" "Subtle nuanced flavor" mousse texture. Not heavy 8/10 Bread pudding: surprisingly good. complex flavors. Not too soggy. 9/10 Vodka mojito- amazing. Super fresh. Smooth. Delicious but not too sweet. read more

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Average food. Delicious drinks. Great atmosphere. I had a burger and for some reason all places make them well done (even congratulations) and not medium.other than that food was decent, fries are more a hollow shells and not a full potato fry- if that makes sense? However the drink i had was absolutely delicious, ginger tea and whiskey, it was great. Atmosphere was relaxed and nice, service was great i really can't complain another it. Overall average place not much character. P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that. read more

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decided to try this place for lunch and was greeted with a unique touch--a welcome starter of popcorn. It was an interesting twist, though the water served wasn't up to the mark. For appetizers, we ordered the chicken bites, which turned out to be a highlight. The chicken was incredibly tender, with a perfectly balanced flavor that made it a delight to eat. For the main course, we went with the blackened salmon with spinach. The salmon was cooked to perfection, seasoned with just the right amount of spice to enhance its flavor. However, the spinach felt slightly underwhelming, as it seemed a bit too blanched for my taste. Overall, it was a good experience with a mix of hits and misses. A little improvement on the basics, like water quality, could elevate the experience further. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Chicken Bites - 1/2 lb - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Loved this place! Such a great date night spot. The aesthetic inside was really cool and they had the lights dimmed down enough to make it feel intimate which I loved. Their selection of beers and drinks were great with so much variety. Menu options looked amazing. Their burgers were amazing, the veggie burger was HANDS DOWN so good!!!! I'm really impressed. We even took leftovers to go and everything heated up so well the next day. Our waiter was very attentive and kind, he was the best. You get free popcorn at the beginning of your meal which was kinda funny but we loved it! Make sure you check out the speak easy they have downstairs! Very cool vibes if you want to go down for a drink after your meal or just see the cool atmosphere. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and don't expect to be going back. The food has always been mediocre at best. This most recent time, they added slow and inaccurate service to the mix. They took our drink order and then came back, saying they didn't have the ingredients for one of them. They took our food order and delivered some wrong items to our table. And the food, once we finally received what we ordered, didn't taste very good. Add to all that a 5-to-15-minute delay between each interaction, and you can understand my overall dissatisfaction. This could be a great restaurant, especially since it's in a great location. Too bad they don't live up to their potential. read more

I've reviewed Open Road before but I had to post again to shout out the braised short rib. Absolutely delicious! read more

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First, the people were super nice. Our server, Lindsay, was great. The food was also delicious. The Peruvian chicken was amazing as was the short rib. And the beers were good and cold. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Short ribs. Were great. - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is my second time here. The blackened salmon was fantastic. Broccolini was perfect. Very friendly staff, great crowd and people watching. Very convenient location and food has been consistently good. Highly recommend. read more

Swung by after hearing from friends that the burgers here are very good! My friend and I got the Open Road classic burger and the French Onion burger and went halfsies -- the Open Road burger honestly wasn't very flavorful, which was surprising. The French Onion burger however, was flavorful and delicious! The fries on the side were also deliciously crispy and hot. The Jambalaya pasta could have used some more sauce since some of the pasta pieces were dry. Service was pretty friendly, though not as attentive as I thought it would be considering it was pretty empty at the time we swung by. Nonetheless, we had a good experience here and I'll likely be back! read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here to watch the NFL Conference Championship Games on Sunday. They brought complementary popcorn to the table which was super yummy. We ordered the strawberry mojitos which might have been one of the best mojitos I have ever had (not too much ice, not too sweet). We ordered the mac and cheese, the brussels, and some wings. The mac and cheese was simple but good because it wasn't too cheesy, the brussel sprouts were pretty good but a little heavy on the blue cheese, and the wings were surprisingly super good for not being a wing spot. The staff was super friendly and attentive and the vibes were good overall. The lighting was a bit dim (not super ideal for watching the game) but it made the setting a little more intimate. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is awesome! Quick Service, enjoyable ambiance and delicious food! Lots of TVs - just about every booth has access to a TV. My strawberry mojito had just the right amount of ice. The wings were perfectly cooked - juicy and not an overwhelming amount of sauce. Make sure to try the brussel sprouts! I generally don't like blue cheese but loved the blue cheese dressing on the brussel sprouts! read more

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Came here for the happy hours. Menus are a bit limited for the happy hour but the house wines were good. Food is about average. But I loved the ambiance. Really a perfect place for the quick gathering with your co-workers or friends before the dinner read more

Fun restaurant. We sat outside on a beautiful day which was great for a couple drinks after work and people watching. The waiter checked up on us a few times which was nice. My favorite items were the vodka mojito and Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta. read more

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They charged me $4 for soda water....what kind of place charges $4 for soda water....evidently this place....which I now know to avoid as I am an avid drinker of soda water vs. still....I noticed they did not charge the table for still water....yet.... $4 for SODA WATER????!!!!!! I will be sure to tell everyone one of my colleagues to avoid. read more

Ambiance: (5/5) Great indoor and outdoor seating. Just know if you sit outside the pigeons will be waiting around for popcorn that falls on the floor. Price: (4/5) Price is reasonable for the area. Food: (4/5) I really enjoyed the jambalaya. I would really call it a jambalaya as it was as creamy and hearty as others I've had. This was more of a creamy pasta. It was good nonetheless, but I was expecting more spices. The fries were really crispy and the popcorn was a good thing to munch on alongside. I really enjoyed my mojito (mocktail). It wasn't overly sugary which I appreciated. Most mocktails and just sprite with more sugary syrup and this was definitely not that (in a good way). Service: (4/5) Service was good. They should have had more than one waiter on the patio as there was not one empty table. read more

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Great food choices and food was perfect! Love the modern decor :) Outdoor seating is covered which is nice. read more

Service and team were amazing! Food was delicious and will def be back! Vibe was cool and loved it read more

Amelia the manager was terrific. She made sure my tables were reserved for my party. Our bartender and waitress, Leila ? was great. Considering she was by herself, she handled our group of 15 well. Our server was ok. The nachos were always our favorite go to. Also for a healthier choice, the lettuce wraps were fresh and delicious. Everyone loved their drinks. Nice venue for gatherings and small party. read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - Nachos - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good food with speakeasy in lower level. Service was above expectations. You will love it. read more

I've frequented Open Road for so many work happy hours. The service is truly impeccable and is so accommodating. I've had different servers multiple times and I really commend them for being awesome servers even during the busiest times, juggling multiple tables inside and out. This time I came to dinner with my boyfriend. We ordered chicken wings to start. They were very good. Freshly hot!! I ordered a veggie burger with sweet potato fries. The veggie burger was one of the best veggie burgers I've had, with tons of fresh ingredients and different vegetarian-friendly incorporated ingredients like beets, hummus, avocado. The veggie burger was held very intact, an indication of a veggie burger done well. My boyfriend enjoyed a blackened chicken salad which was very yum too. The happy hour specials are so worth it for the drinks!!! (and the small bites) This is a great local place that really uphold a good customer experience. read more

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The starting popcorn is a nice touch. The food overall is okay. Except the French fries - those are great! The sweet apricot wings are good as well. Service: It was solid but something about it felt "off". Maybe because when I asked for my order to be corrected, the manager came over a bit awkwardly to make sure things were ok (when the server already had it handled) but he meant well. Or maybe because my server, Evelyn, kept calling me "girl". But other than that, she was friendly and helpful. Quick tips: Parking is a hassle. The bathrooms are clean. It's crowded after 5pm on weekdays but only because of its proximity to professional building. read more

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This food is good, im not a fan of seafood but i really like this food. Waitress are kind and sweet. I live near open road so every week i try new foods and they never disappoint. I love this place! read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

*LARGE GROUP RESERVATION/PATIO SECTION REVIEW* TL;DR: delicious food with great service Came here for a work event, and part of the bar and patio area was reserved for us. Our server was great! He went around and were able to take everyone's order and the runners would call out and bring it to the group to eat at their leisure. FOOD: ~Brussel Sprouts (4/5): I got it with the blue cheese sauce and crumbles on the side. These were so yummy! Wish they were cooked a little bit more throughout, the but flavor was good. Bacon was a nice touch, but got a little greasy ~Calamari (4/5): basic calamari, but nicely fried and comes with some veggies as well. Sauces were delicious ~French Onion Burger (4/5): SO GOOD. I'm a sucker for caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Can get a little heavy when eating the whole burger. Maybe I'll ask for a pickle or something to cut the richness next time. ~Steak Frites (4/5): Steak was cooked to perfection, and was nice, tender, and flavorful ~Garlic Truffle (?) Fries (5/5): Came with the Steak Frites. Could not stop eating them! Had tons of fresh chopped garlic on top. Loved the vibes here, as well! Will definitely come back and make a reservation, since it looked to get very busy! read more

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Food was pretty good. Service was friendly but a little slow even though it wasn't busy. Very nice atmosphere that would work for a family dinner, business dinner, or maybe even a dinner date. read more

Doing business in Rosslyn, host company provided lunch for the meeting participants. They chose Open Road Rosslyn. Easy ordering online. Menu seems smallish but good selection. I chose a grilled salmon salad. Food comes in a substantial plastic to-go package so the food is not spilling out on to the table. Delicious salad, perfectly cooked salmon, good dressing, plus a lovely balsamic glaze on the salmon. Really enjoyed it! I would definitely return! read more

OH my gosh - my best burger in the world was this French onion burger .. the flavors made me not want to finish my meal. Our server was very attentive and provided suggestions for our meals . The bar tenders were spot on- and great drink choices / quality ! Thank you for a great evening ! read more

Stopped here after an airport pick up on the way to Arlington. SO glad we did. The restaurant was clean, music was nice, server was super sweet and the food pleased everyone in our party. My favorite was the Cobb lettuce wraps! A nice kick off to a family vacation!! Thank you Yelp! read more

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Overall just a weird spot. Think of a Chili's on family vacation. The interior is loud and had absolutely no character. Service was rude - hostesses could care less about any questions, on top of that, their happy hour may attract a strange crowd or their bar over serves, as most of the patrons were absolutely slammed and falling off their chairs. Overall, management needs a re-think of this spot. read more

Food is truly amazing, the French onion burger is so good and I got a picture this time but the service is not great. We are 0/2 on good service, the manager did come around which was nice but our waitress only greeted us and brought the check, we didn't get water refills, didn't ask if we needed anything or check on us after the food but would still come back just for this burger read more

Open Road - Rosslyn - French Onion Burger - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia