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    Palette 22

    4.4 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    SPICY SHRIMP & PANCETTA PIZZA  ARROZ FRITO CON HUEVOS
    Maria Gracias H.

    Okay, let's start with the highlight: $32.22 per person for bottomless brunch (including a waffle and taco bar) is actually quite reasonable. Since the menu is tapas-style, going à la carte can add up quickly--so definitely go for the bottomless option. Now, the food... it was just okay for me. And hey, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. Some dishes leaned overly salty specifically the dandan noodles, chicken skewers, and arroz fritos con huevos. If you're sensitive to salt just something to keep in mind. On the brighter side, the crispy Brussels sprouts were tasty (though a bit greasy), the lumpia was not bad, and the empanadas were delicious. The shrimp pizza was also enjoyable, just slightly salty for my taste. Service, unfortunately, was a bit slow. We were seated right away on the outdoor patio with our dog, which was great, but it took over 20 minutes to place our order. When a server finally came, she seemed surprised we had already ordered and mentioned there was confusion with server assignments. Another staff member came about 10 minutes later with water and tea, which added to the overall disjointed experience. Verdict: a great spot for weekend brunch with a fantastic outdoor patio setup--even on a chilly spring morning thanks to the heaters. Very dog-friendly and reasonably priced. That said there's definitely room for improvement with both food seasoning and service. Sharing this as constructive feedback--I'd love to see them refine things because the concept has a lot of potential!

    Manal C.

    My favorite brunch in Arlington! It's the perfect place for a few friends or a small family to gather and try so many different dishes. The waffle and taco bars are such amazing additions to an already great menu. I loveeee their Brussels sprouts, they're so crispy and they come tossed in some sort of sweet and sour sauce, the black bean hummus is a must every time as well! Highly recommend reserving a table here for your next brunch!

    chili shrimp taco
    Yasi S.

    Good quality quick service. Very chill low key ambiance. Food also quite tasty. The server I had was very efficient with our big work team group. I've been here several times. Going during happy hour was great, definitely will go back for that. At dinner time the place is very loud fyi.

    Indoors
    Maria B.

    Best all you can eat spot for dinner! No food sitting out at a bar- order and it arrives fast. Perfect for our group of 8. Ordered as we went and everything was good to great. Thoroughly enjoyed the tender tasty steak skewers, cucumber salad, curry chicken empanadas, and crispy Brussels sprouts. It is easy to go overboard so avoided rice or bread items like pizza. Saved room for a luscious flourless chocolate cake and glad I did! 100% would return. John, our waiter, was very helpful and friendly.

    MARINATED CUCUMBERS in a salty sauce
    Kim D.

    On Easter Sunday, my Honey brought me here for dinner. He went with his brother 2 months ago & he couldn't stop talking about their awesome dining experience. Unfortunately, we didn't share this sentiments during our visit. We ordered 6 different tapas dishes and each one had an over abundance of salt in them. It was inedible. We spoke to our waitress & she said all of the sauces were premade and everything is going to taste like that. We ordered 6 more different dishes WITHOUT sauce. Those dishes came out without sauce; however, they saltier than the first! We waited for 15 minutes for our server, who never came back to the table. The manager came over and we asked for our server & he stated she left for the evening. Bewildered, we shared our experience thus far and the manager reassured us that he would speak to the chef. Unfortunately, here still wasn't a change. My Honey kept apologizing. I told him it wasn't his fault. We paid the bill and as my Honey and I stood up, a mouse ran from behind him. Little Mickey started playing hide-n-seek in the dining room. Since the restaurant has very low-lighting, my Honey turned on his phone flashlight so I could make my way safely to the exit. The manager came out of the kitchen and my Honey drew his attention to the mouse (which was still playing in the dining room). The

    Red sangria
    Anastasiya N.

    It's a very cool place! They have great happy hour with small bites and great drinks. I tried their red sangria and it was refreshing and not too sweet. Street corn and street corn pan pizza were both super delicious. I also enjoyed funghi pizza with mushrooms. Crispy criollos potatoes were a bit dry and oily for my taste. The bartender was very attentive. Overall, it was a great experience and I would love to come back.

    Red Sangria. $39 bottomless tapas w/half off drinks.
    Rob C.

    First time here for something other than brunch and I like it. I like it a lot. This is only my second time having tapas but I really enjoyed this. Nothing was bad but the scallops and the steak did standout. The sliders were good also but if I had to order them, 1. Steak Skewers 2. Scallops 3. Wings 3. Port City Beer (tie) 4. Sliders 4. Sangria (tied) 5. Tuna Our waiter was very helpful and the rest of the waitstaff was very giving. We were getting all types of food we didn't order. For instance, I didn't order the steak skewers (the first time). They just brought them over. Guess I looked like someone that would like steak skewers. They weren't wrong tho! The first time I came was for Father's Day brunch (Thank you my child!). The buffet had so much on it and everything was so good that I couldn't wait to get back. It did take me a while to get back but I put myself on a dining budget so I had to wait a while but I'm going to increase my budget so I don't have to wait so long next time :-).

    SESAME STEAK SKEWERS
    Alexander C.

    I love the overall concept of Palette 22. For just under $40, you get a delicious, multi-course dinner of phenomenal, flavor-packed tapas. It's perfect for almost any occasion and ideal for casual, family-style dining--which happens to be my favorite. The service is great, the food comes out quickly, and tables are cleared efficiently, making the whole experience feel smooth and well-paced. Everything tasted great! My standout dishes of the day were the Green Papaya Salad (GET THIS) it was so complex and juicy! i imagine it would be even better paired with crispy pork belly. The seared scallops were also very good. A solid go-to spot when you want variety, great flavors, and a fun dining experience.

    Outer Courts
    Lisa A.

    A lot going on in here- cool vibe. Artwork on the walls by locals-If Im not mistaken they are for sale. A plethora of food options. For one price you can try as many options on the menu as you choose. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the under cooked churros. Crunchy on the outside-undercooked on the inside. We also had pizza-the topping of the Mexican corn pizza was good-but the crust could have used more flavor. The texture and density were great-but slightly bland for the crust itself. I'd go back-

    CURRY CHICKEN EMPANADAS
    Starvel D.

    I've been here a few times for brunch, but this was my first time coming for lunch. I absolutely love the concept of a bottomless meal & I wish more restaurants did this. It's a great way to try everything on the menu so you can figure out your favorites. Here's a list of everything I tried. Seared scallops - These were cooked & seared perfectly. The sauces were a little overwhelming so for the second round I ordered them on the side so I could dip the scallops. Crispy brussels sprouts - Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite veggies. What makes these so good is the soy-chili honey and the sesame-almond granola. It's giving salty and sweet with a little crunch, which brings so much flavor and some texture to the dish. Marinated cucumbers - I enjoy cucumbers, but I wasn't expecting much from this dish. I was pleasantly surprised. It's like a little cucumber salad. The shoyu, tahini miso, and lime served as a light dressing. Very refreshing. Chicken curry empanadas - This dish was just ok for me. I think I was expecting more curry flavor. Pork & shrimp lumpia - I was introduced to lumpia in middle school and I've been eating it ever since. This was some solid lumpia and I'm glad that they added shrimp. Typically, you have to pick one or the other, at least that's been my experience. Spicy shrimp and pancetta brick oven pizza - This pizza alone was worth the trip. I could eat the crust drizzled in garlic butter by itself, but they didn't stop there. They topped the dough with meat, cheese, chilis, and a scallion pesto. Perfection. Pork belly bao buns - You can't go wrong with hoisin glazed pork belly wrapped in pillowy soft goodness. Butter chicken tikki masala - So much flavor in this little bowl. It's butter chicken, carmelized onions, roasted corn, & tikki masala sauce with some basmati rice hidden underneath. It was love at first bite. I would easily eat a full sized version of this dish. Chili shrimp tacos - I was getting full at this point, so I only had a few bites. Each mini taco has 2 plump shrimp with kung pao sauce on a bed of slaw topped with peanuts, radishes, & cilantro. A simple but yummy dish. Mocha parfait - I'm not a coffee drinker but I love a coffee dessert. This layered dessert had chocolate fudge cake, espresso mousse, chocolate ganache, & chantilly cream. It tastes as good as it sounds. In my opinion, chocolate & coffee is a winning combination. Lemon vanilla tres leches cake - Adding fresh berries & a hint of lemon was a nice twist on one of my favorite desserts. In the past, I've only had this dessert plain. The fresh fruit added some texture to the softness of the cake. I enjoyed both desserts but this was my favorite of the two. Well, that concludes another delicious Palette 22 visit. The only thing left for me to do is come back for dinner.

    10'4'2025 Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Garlic- Maple Chicken Wings, and Jerk Chicken Skewers.
    Jada C.

    Whew, there's nothing like a great tapas restaurant w amazing décor, and tasteful music. I must admit, street parking ain't easy, but it's not impossible, and it's pretty affordable. Hubby and I first visited this place 2.2025. I located it on Yelp and thought it'll be great for brunch. I didn't even catch the part about the all you can eat EVERYTHING for$32 bucks, $4 for libations. It was a great visit. What did we enjoy? Everything! Literally everything !! Jerk Chicken Skewers, Brussels, Waffles, Tacos, Bellini, Mimosa, etc!! I returned 10.2025 solo, and this place continues to be magnificent. The service is always top tier. I ordered the brussels, chicken wings, and jerk chicken skewers and whew, they were amazing !! I highly recommend this place to everyone to visit at anytime. You will not be disappointed! There's attractive and creative art work throughout the restaurant. There was an artist near the front door during both visits. Great touch!!

    MORNING STAR
    Stephanie S.

    Palette 22 is my favorite restaurant in the area. We've been for dinner, happy hour, and brunch, and we've loved everything we've eaten here. The menu fuses several different cultures into amazing dishes. We love to do the $38.95 all you can eat dinner. It's so worth the price, and we love everything on the menu. My favorites to start are the Brussels sprouts and crispy potatoes. The cheeseburger slides are sesame steak skewers are my favorite entree-type items. Really anything you order will be incredible. The atmosphere in the restaurant itself is also really cool! They have an artist painting on site and the walls are decorated with really cool works of art. Overall, we LOVE Palette 22. Can't wait to go back again soon!

    FUNGHI PAN PIZZA
    Angela L.

    Came here for the bottomless lunch and would love to be back for the bottomless breakfast!Overall most of the food here is very well executed and there is a plethora of cuisines to choose from. It felt like the chefs picked their favorite foods and created a menu -- which I love and would do the same. The standout was the P22 burger slider. I would come back just for this. The dishes I would not get again are because they're either way too salty OR the flavor profile just doesn't sit right and it'd be better to go with a tried and true ethnic sauce base i.e. the scallops had a bit too much going on with fish sauce, citrus, and tamarind? I think a standard Vietnamese seafood herb sauce would have done the job! Service was good and interior was comfortable! Great spot for a group of people to try different things. Get the: P22 burger sliders Steak chicken skewers Churros Chili shrimp tacos Dan Dan noodles Mushroom pizza Well executed but I don't care for: Pepperoni pizza Skip the: Tuna crudo Fried chicken slider Scallop Fried chicken wings (way too salty) Jerk chicken skewer (way too salty)

    Crispy brussel sprouts my wife ordered. Delicious!

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    4 months ago

    Great food! Great ambiance! Great mission! Excellent service! It's hard not to try everything on the menu.

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    Daniela and Iliana have great customer service! We love palette 22 and we see Daniella working hard every time we come to visit !

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    How does the bottomless mimosas work?

    So for their brunch, the food is bottomless at the set price and then you can get a Bellini, a Mimosa, or a Bloody Mary for a discounted price of $4.22. They do not actually offer bottomless drinks.

    Do they offer bottomless brunch during the week? How much is it for kids?

    Just weekends currently since the last time I went!

    Do I need a reservation?

    Yes, especially on the weekend.

    Is this place good for kids?

    For sure, get atmosphere.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Service dogs

    Bottomless brunch is jus bottomless food? No bottomless mimosas included

    Food only. I think there are VA laws prohibiting bottomless alcohol

    Are they children-friendly? (have highchairs)?

    Yes. I believe they do.

    Do they have heaters outside?

    Yes they do! But last time they didnt have propane so i would cal ahead !

    Do you need to make a table reservation for happy hour?

    I'm not sure, but I made a reservation through open table and it was nice and smooth. Walked up to the hostess and sat right down. Went at 11:30 for brunch

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes, they do. Salads, octopus, ribs, wings, tacos, etc.

    Can you take home leftovers from the bottomless brunch?

    No you cannot.

    When does brunch end?

    I just called and they said 10:00 to 3:00, but given the other answer I would just call and double check.

    Do they take separate checks?

    Yes! When we were there they easily separated the check. I'd advise telling the waiter that you want separate checks when you order.

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    Dudley’s Sport And Ale

    Dudley’s Sport And Ale

    3.2(305 reviews)
    0.0 miShirlington
    $$

    The food is excellent! Especially with the new menus, it offers many more tastier and healthier…read moreoptions. I love their extra large milk shakes! Prices are reasonable. They also have great daily specials. They have a gigantic projection screen TV on the ground floor for sports and karaoke. They have been experimenting with the karaoke, but I am so glad they brought it back! It was so popular so it was confusing why they changed it to begin with. Karaoke is hopefully back to stay on Fridays from 9pm-1am. When it gets busy, the service can be slow. However, it is usually good. They have a private back room on the ground floor for hosting private parties, holiday parties, birthdays, corporate events and happy hours. The rooftop patio has a full bar and is very nice to eat there and relax in warmer weather. Bathrooms are usually clean. There are two entrances -- one sliding door without stairs near the ground floor outside patio and the main entrance does have stairs. There are no elevators. The ground floor is massive and able to hold hundreds of people. This is a great spot for sports, brunch, karaoke, and just socializing.

    Well what ever you dont drink your beer from a glass pint because multiple times I heard the bar…read moretender tell people "you dont want it in a glass the dish washer has been broken for over a year" I dont expect a lot when going to a sports bar but man this place is just sad.... Workers look pissed. Fred the bartender was an absolute trip pitchers falling over all the place beer taps sputtering and foam. I ordered off the happy hour menu for a "smash burger" its not a smash burger its a frozen store patty unsmashed. When I asked about it I was told "I dont F'ing know they changed this S and dont even tell us" I knew I was in for interesting time when every worker in there looks like they do not want to be there. Finshed my food and drink and got the heck out of there. Order a cocktail and they just yolo it when making it. Hope the Virginia Department of Health comes and checks this place out asap. Last time I ever set foot in this joke of an establishment.

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    Dudley’s Sport And Ale - Good place to eat with friends good atmosphere and good service the food was very good

    Good place to eat with friends good atmosphere and good service the food was very good

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    Copperwood Tavern - Complimentary Seasoned Popcorn!

    Copperwood Tavern

    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    0.0 miShirlington
    $$

    The service was overall great. The main server was attentive and the kitchen staff brings out food…read moreas soon as it is ready. We had a large group and took up a couple tables. We sat along the front window which was a great space mixed with bench and chair seating. I ordered the Winter Hash and the poached eggs were overcooked. As soon as I let them know, they brought out newly poached eggs right away. Great bar set up with large TVs. A fun table side treat is the popcorn that is on every table at the start. It is worth a visit and a great spot for brunch. I was not a fan of the automatic 22% tip charge for a group. I have seen 20% auto which is fine and normally what I tip. I was surprised by the 22%. Not sure if that is new or always been that way.

    Don't always believe the old adage that if a restaurant isn't crowded, the food must be…read moretrash--because that's definitely not the case here. We stopped in for lunch before taking some family to the airport, and Copperwood Tavern was perfectly on the way. From the start, things felt easy and relaxed. A few family members ordered the fried green tomatoes. Since they're Southern, they felt the tomatoes could've used a bit more batter--but that critique is very subjective. Flavor-wise, they still enjoyed them. Several of us had the onion soup. It leaned a little on the watery side, but it was still comforting and did its job warming us up on a cold day. My mom ordered the farmer's salad with squash, and that maple mustard vinaigrette? Chef's kiss. The flavors paired beautifully and made the dish shine. A few family members ordered the tavern burger, which was huge--easily enough for two meals. I went with the grilled rosemary chicken, which was flavorful, well-cooked, and very satisfying. We didn't even make it to dessert because everyone was full, which says a lot. The ambiance was very holiday-focused and cozy, service was efficient without being rushed, and parking is metered with a two-hour limit. Overall, a solid stop with comforting food, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere. Copperwood Tavern proves that sometimes the quieter spots are absolutely worth the visit.

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    Copperwood Tavern - $10 whiskey pours during happy hour! Monday through Friday 4-7pm. We are rotating the list at the start of every month!

    $10 whiskey pours during happy hour! Monday through Friday 4-7pm. We are rotating the list at the start of every month!

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    Tavern Burger!

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    Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub - Southern Rolls

    Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub

    3.7(439 reviews)
    0.1 miShirlington
    $$

    We have been to Samuel Beckett's many times over the decades, and it remains a reliable, simple,…read morevalue option for dinner or drinks or brunch in Shirlington. Not special, but reliable, with something on the menu to please anybody. It's not our first choice for food (this isn't exactly a chef-driven restaurant), but if you like Irish fare, they do a respectable job with all of that: corned beef, bangers & mash, lamb, fish & chips, etc., plus burgers and "bar food"-level salads and the like. Samuel Beckett's deserves extra points for NOT raising prices to the same degree as some of its Shirlington neighbors. For a table service restaurant these days, it's a greater value than it's ever been, and that's much appreciated.

    We had a reservation after a show at Signature, and were seated promptly. It's decorated with old…read morebooks and it's charming. Our drink orders were taken promptly. We shared the Irish baked brie. This was tasty but definitely could have been warmer. I had the Lamb Stew as my entree. It was just OK. I prefer a creamier sauce, and the lamb wasn't as tender as I expected. The Irish brown bread (thin slice) that accompanied it was tasty, but the butter was not Kerrygold as the menu states. I'll select a different entree if I return. My friend had Shepherd's Pie which she enjoyed. She also ordered the bread pudding. I had a bit but it was too sweet for me. We did enjoy the ice cream that came with. Karlen, our waiter was attentive, and offered to split the cost of our appetizer. Much appreciated!

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    King’s Ransom - Sunset Park

    King’s Ransom

    4.3(130 reviews)
    3.3 miOld Town Alexandria

    The service was great as usual and the drinks were great. I had two of them which were the Modena…read moreSpritz and the Toki Highball. Both were excellent! The atmosphere was bar appropriate with minimal noise, so I didn't need to raise my voice at all since I was in the tabled area in the back. Would I go back? Yes, absolutely.

    My friend and I were looking for a quick bar to slip into around 10-11 PM and stumbled across this…read morespot. It's not too far from the waterfront, so it made for a nice walk after gelato. At first, you'll see what looks like just a pizza shop -- but if you head in and either use the side door or walk through and climb a set of stairs, you'll find the speakeasy upstairs. Very cool vibe: dark, cozy, and date-night ready. Drinks: 4/5 I ordered their take on an Old Fashioned, and it was definitely the highlight of the night but sweeter than I would have liked. They served it over a stamped solid block of ice (a small detail I ). My friend was abstaining from alcohol that night and asked for a non-alcoholic cocktail. To our surprise, they didn't just hand her a lemonade like most places -- they actually made her a crafted virgin drink, which she loved. Food: 3/5 We ordered fries and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The fries turned out to be waffle fries (not mentioned on the menu) and were overly crispy, so not really our favorite. The pizza was fine -- clearly sourced from the shop downstairs -- but it leaned oily and didn't really wow us. Service: 5/5 Pretty standard -- nothing over the top, but not neglectful either. Drinks came out reasonably fast, food followed, and we were checked on enough without it feeling pushy. Vibes: 4/5 The speakeasy itself is definitely the selling point. Dark, intimate, and stylish -- you feel like you've found a little hidden spot. All in all, the cocktails are the reason to come, especially if you're into whiskey. The food was forgettable, but it's convenient that you can order pizza upstairs. We spent about $30-40 for drinks and snacks, which isn't shocking for Old Town. Would I go back? Maybe if I was already in the area, but for a dedicated whiskey night, I'd probably head somewhere else.

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    Plenty to choose from

    King’s Ransom - Great selections

    Great selections

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    Gypsy Kitchen DC - Assortment of Small Plates & Cocktails

    Gypsy Kitchen DC

    4.3(1k reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Rooftop seating

    We came to Gypsy Kitchen for our anniversary, and it was the perfect spot! The service was speedy…read moreand kind, and the decor/ambiance was beautiful. We ordered a bottle of the Cava, and four small plates, which was plenty of food. The mussels, labneh and Patatas bravas were all very generous portions. Labneh: 5/5, delicious, served with plenty of pita Patatas bravas: 5/5, with great flavor and crispy roasted potatoes Mussels: 4/5, generous portion size, and the sauce was very good but I wished the sauce was more white wine-based Tuna crudo: 5/5, not a ton of food but the flavor was absolutely delicious, very citrusy and fresh Labneh cheesecake: 4/5, served with a sauce that was a bit like cough syrup but otherwise absolutely delicious

    We paid $130 with tip for croquettes, lamb skewers, tuna crudo, hummus, and two 50 Shades of Purple…read more(drinks with butterfly pea gin). We sat outside on the patio and it was a gorgeous day. The decor is perfect and I love that they've added plants to cover the staircase. Drinks were delicious and the food came out quickly. Our water glasses were rarely empty. Service was kind. Food wise if I were to stack rank I would say the hummus is the best of what we ordered. The pita bread is thick and garlicky and oily and massive. The croquettes would be at the bottom of my list simply because they're dissimilar from any I've had before and a little bit underwhelming. The tuna was fresh but it's a small dish and not much to write home about. The lamb skewers have a subtle kick to them and they're pretty substantial. I'll definitely be back to try more! Highly recommend on a warm summer day as you're covered by the canopy above, if you're looking for a rooftop vibe.

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    Rooftop Patio

    Palette 22 - bars - Updated May 2026

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