Another great experience! Tucked away from the madness of Clarendon yet just a few blocks' walk if…read moreyou need to get back into action. The staff is welcoming and attentive, Golden hour wines and cocktails are better than watered-down versions often found in Happy Hours. Inside is quiet and intimate, not loud, you can have a real conversation with your phones away.

Met a friend for a drink early evening on a weekday. Greeting was friendly. We got a couple of…read morecocktails and a cheese board. Service was a bit slow. Cocktails were good. The espresso martini was very Baileys forward. I got the Verre Diamond Martini.

The BEST experience to end a co-working day. Great friendly staff. Amazingly personable GM!…read moreI ordered the Korean bbq wings from the happy hour menu and they were delicious! The crème brûlée was appreciated with a perfect amount of berries to give texture and healthy pizazz to the treat. Thank you! The bathrooms were nicely ambient with the dark color scheme, black commodes. Added to the art museum nature of the bar. I absolutely believe this is a top 5 bar. Perfect for events, hangouts, dates, casual or dolled up. And, with so many options in the city I don't return to places generally. That will not be the case with Whino. I look forward to returning (maybe even for a Yelp Elite event) and I highly recommend you visit. Go, enjoy!!!

Stopped in on a Saturday night for some light bites and cocktails. We sat and the bar and had some…read moregreat conversations with the bartenders. I love that the restaurant is filled with art. There's displays all around for you to checkout while before, during, or after you dine. Great location for date night and larger groups.

One of my absolute favorite ramen spots! As a vegetarian who loves Japanese food, having three…read morevegan ramen options feels like paradise. They also offer a wonderful variety of vegetarian appetizers and sides, making it easy to enjoy a complete meal. I especially love adding their plant-based meat to my ramen, and one of their ramen options already includes it. Their buns are delicious, and I also enjoy the eggplant and Brussels sprouts. The rice ball with crunchy chickpeas is another one of my all-time favorites! I also used to love their cauliflower, which they stopped serving almost a year ago. I still miss it and hope they bring it back someday! Their cocktail selection is excellent, too! What makes this Arlington location particularly special is the ambiance. It's spacious, comfortable, and generally quieter than some of their DC locations, where finding a table can be challenging. I feel lucky to have this restaurant so close by because it's a place I can visit frequently and enjoy a relaxed meal. Another wonderful feature for families is its location within the mall. When the weather is nice, we love sitting outside at the restaurant, enjoying our Japanese food while picking up pizza for the kids from the nearby food court. The staff have assured us that this is perfectly fine, as the outdoor seating is still part of the restaurant. We get to enjoy their attentive, full-service experience while everyone gets exactly what they're craving! The service is consistently friendly, the ambiance is inviting, and the vegetarian selection keeps me coming back.

I'm a regular at Jinya but usually the mosaic location. i got my biweekly craving for ramen and i…read morewas closer to this location so i came! I got my classic spicy vegan ramen and j added an egg and nori. a little more expensive but it's my order. I pair with hot water and lemon to help digestion so the food doesn't just sit, since it's a heavier meal. I love this location and the area, it's just typically further for me!

Pros: The location is super convenient, just a short walk…read morefrom the Crystal City Metro station. The Chinese food is delicious! I ordered the stone pot fish with tofu, and it came out steaming hot and flavorful. The steamed shrimp dumplings were also very fresh, with generous, chunky pieces of shrimp. The food is tasty, and the spice level depends on what you order. Cons: Most dishes don't come with rice or noodles, so make sure to order them separately. You'll definitely want something to go with the flavorful dishes and sauces! Room for Improvement: It would be nice to see a milk tea selection added to the menu. That would make the dining experience even better!

The food was tasty. We had the bubble pancake, osthmanrhus flower spare ribs, cumin lamb, bbq pork…read morebuns, and egg tofu w mushrooms. They came in small dishes but we still had leftovers for 2 people. Service was friendly and we were able seated right away on a Friday night.

Cozy and slightly upscale Italian restaurant with a bunch of pasta options + a few pizza options as…read morewell Have option to create your own pasta and pizza dish Complimentary bread & olive oil I tried a lemencello cocktail and created my own pasta dish. The drink was strong which I enjoyed! The pasta was very good, but they were out of the pasta type that I wanted, which was a bummer.

Thrilled to see Il Radicchio reopened! The new location is really pretty and looks a bit more…read moreupscale. The service continues to be excellent - it seems like much of the waitstaff came to new location- and food is just as tasty as ever.

Like being welcomed home! There is a multi generational connection to this family run Pub/ Social…read moreand Spirted community. Only wish I was in the area more often.

L.A. Bar and Grill is perhaps one of the last "dive" bars in Arlington; and I even hesitate to…read morelabel this place a "dive" bar since while it's not fancy, it certainly isn't a dump either. Once upon a time when I lived along "the pike" (as it's affectionately known to area residents), this place was a regular haunt for me. Circa 2012, there were uncomfortable wooden booths, a mish-mash of sports memorabilia on the walls, music that usually was too loud, and the food was an afterthought. I recently met up with an old friend who still lives along "the pike," and I'm pleasantly surprised with the changes over the past several years. The old wooden booths have been replaced with more modern and comfortable tables/chairs, while still at bit dated, the design aesthetic is more 1990's Applebees as opposed to sports bar, and the food...the food is really good! And what I really love about L.A. Bar and Grill (the L.A. referencing "lower Arlington" before the area was rebranded into "North" and "South" Arlington) is the fact that it does not try to be one of the overly pretentious establishments which are commonplace is the Clarendon/Ballston/Court House sections of North Arlington. I used to hit those places up also in a former life, but nowadays, I'd rather spend my hard earned dollars in a place like L.A. Bar and Grill. And did I mention that it's not a super loud place, so you can ACTUALLY have a conversation without having to yell to be heard? Places like this are more intended for folks to hang out and chill while grabbing a drink and bite. For starters, they have one of the BEST and LONGEST happy hours in the entire DMV! Not sure when HH starts, but as of this review, M-F it goes until 8:30pm. It's not listed on their website, but my mental notes seem to recall $2 off appetizers and a good discount on draft beers and house wines. My buddy and I ordered the L.A. Chicken Quesorrito and the Spicy Chicken Mango bites. For so-called bar food, both dishes were really good. The Quesorrito was a ginormous portion of pulled chicken, jack cheese, rice, black beans, corn, and pico de gallo, all wrapped in a tortilla and given a quick sear on the flat top. Honestly, it could have fed three people. And the bites were nice deep fried breaded pieces of white meat chicken and then tossed in a sweet and slightly spicy mango sauce. And talk about value. Three beers and two appetizers came out to around $35; throw in a 20% tip and you're still leaving for under $45. L.A. Bar and Grill is definitely more a neighborhood joint with a good mix of regulars who walk over from the many apartments along the pike. As we were leaving around 9pm, a whole new crowd of folks were coming in, many of whom the bartender and staff were familiar with. It's been too long since I've been back to this section of Lower or South Arlington, but I was reminded that I need to make more of an effort to patronize places like L.A. Bar and Grill more often.

What a find in the craziness of Georgetown. Keep going on Wisconsin till you pass the overcrowded…read morecoffee shops, bakeries, and touristy spots and there stands Fountain Inn hidden behind a tree. Angel, our server, made an excellent recommendation from their special event with Sam Allan menu--Blueberry Gin--great drink especially if you are not a fan of syrupy gin cocktails. Gazpacho Ajoblanco--5/5 Burnt Tomato Salad--5/5 Will be back for their desserts and core cocktail menu

Fantastic for a special occasion or date night. We went for my birthday this year and it was a…read moregreat choice. They are located in a lovely old building with dark green/blue walls, a romantic glow from a fireplace, and backlit cases of whiskey lining the walls. It's the perfect atmosphere. There are two dining areas, the tasting room downstairs plus the upstairs. We sat downstairs, and it was nice, but I badly want to come back and try the upstairs. We came in January 2026, and every time someone opened the door, we were hit with an arctic blast that made it very uncomfortable. They should install some kind of short wall or curtain by the door to try to avoid this. However, the cold didn't take away from a 10/10 cocktail experience. Fitting for a bourbon spot, their menu has an old fashioned. What I love about them, though, is you have tons of choices of different bourbons or ryes for your drink. I went with the fanciest of the options, which has their signature private selection maker's mark. All the old fashioneds come with a touch of madeira and allspice dram, which make them one of the richer, cinnamonier old fashioned around. I loved it. It was one of the best old fashioneds I have ever had, and I am excited to get another. All told, I believe they had about 20 cocktails listed on the menu, so there's something for everyone, plus a few wines, beers, and a truly impressive N/A cocktail selection. Before leaving, I tried one of their negronis, because they infuse their gin with teddy grahams, and who could pass that up? It was delicious as well, really smooth and tasty. We had dinner as well. The food was a bit more hit or miss, but the hits were spectacular. The side onion rings are some of the best we have ever had. To make an onion ring feel special is pretty unique, and these are absolutely packed with flavor. So good. The gougeres are amazing, too. They have some kind of everything bagel seasoning and are so delicate despite being filled with pimento cheese. I highly recommend it. The caviar was forgettable, though - it had little to no flavor at all. The burger is also one I would skip. It was not as elevated as the gougeres or rings, and the cheeses they use overpower the other flavors. Based on the quality of the gougeres and rings, though, I still say this is a place whose food is worth trying. The space is quite small, so if you come during a weekend, a reservation will likely be needed. There is a bar, but it has only 4 or 5 seats and seems difficult to score. All the tasting room tables were occupied during our visit, and even with a reservation, we needed to wait about 10 minutes. Bonus points because they frequently do tastings and events that sound really interesting, including Blantons pours and historical cocktail tours.

When I hear sushi and all you can eat in the same sentence I typically proceed with caution. No…read moreneed for caution here. From the moment I walked in Kay gave prompt, professional service. He walked me through the options and ordering was a breeze. The price point is a little higher than your average all you can eat dining experience, but well worth it. I must've had 15 pieces of nigiri. Having worked in a sushi restaurant I can tell you it was phenomenally well done. Beautifully fresh and buttery and the sushi rice was perfect. The eel kamameshi was a highlight and came with a showing amount of eel. Finished everything off with the matcha tiramisu and a cup of green tea. I won't need to eat for days. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you Kay and team!

First off, let me just say.... If I'm honest, whenever I…read moreshow up to an AYCE I'm always skeptical with the quality of the food, especially when it comes to sushi but wow, I was blown away how great it was for AYCE. The set- up and the ambiance is very comfortable and sleek/modern with the main sushi chefs in the middle and the tables around them. The tables have waiters and a tablet at the table like most hot pot/kbbq places and you can order everything off of there. I have only been here once and wanted to try to low tier without going "all in" on the top tier option of diamond without knowing how the basics would taste. Let me say if the bottom tier was as good as it was, I'm excited to come back to try the next tier! Anyway, the basic tier already comes with a lot of sushi options and should be enough for those who are craving just sushi. All of the cuts of nigiri was great, all tender with great flavor, but what stood out to me the most was actually the yellowtail, super buttery and great flavor. The eel was also a top choice! All the rolls were good basic to the fancier ones, I would say that most of the bang for the buck would be the nigiri. The rolls are good but a little too much rice for me personally. The appetizers, didn't spend too much time on them but the chicken karaage was solid and the seaweed salad was my two favorite. Overall, super solid for the price and I'd totally want to go again to try more of their options! 100% recommend!