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    The Renegade

    4.0 (163 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Shayla M.

    Sunday sports are a big deal and it was great to see a bar full of fans that like the same team as you. Clearly this spot had regulars in attendance. The good seats were all taken by the time I arrived. They have two levels and I was able to snag a balcony view to watch the game but there were not a lot of chairs. I asked for a menu at the bar, but it seemed a little different from the regular menu. The bar tender mentioned that you could order from the regular menu but it may take a while. The egg roll were tasty and I enjoyed the sauce. The brownie was good, just wished they had a caramel sauce instead of the chocolate sauce. I also ordered a mixed drink from the bar menu. It was pretty sad that I didn't even drink the whole thing. I had a great time and can see why locals enjoy coming to the Renegade.

    Lamp Chops
    Paolo S.

    Dropped by the Renegade on a Monday night for the salsa lessons. $10 cover, and the classes kicked off at 8 p.m. For the guys - There were more men than ladies, so be ready to get some solo footwork in. Once the lesson wraps, the DJ takes over and the place transforms in a salsa party. For a Monday there was good energy, good amount of people, fun vibes and good music. Also the service was great. Super friendly bar tenders. I got hungry while dancing. Ordered the goat in a boat and was so impressed had to try the lamb chops after. Goat in a boat: Surprise hit of the night. It was a mini gyro. The goat meat was crispy and cooked perfectly. The tzatziki added a fresh, light touch. Super flavorful and my favorite thing I tried on the menu. Lamb Chops: Three lamb chops for around 17.50 is a heck of a deal. They were on the smaller side but still well seasoned. Served over a bed of rice with a minty fattoush - refreshing and satisfying. Overall I was impressed. For bar food, The Renegade delivers. Definitely coming back to try more off the menu.

    Robert M.

    I'm taking off a star because I didn't know this was an Eagles venue lol. I came to catch Dallas vs Philly with a friend and a group of hers. As far as size goes, Renegade has 2 floors of dining and watching experiences. With multiple TVs and projection screens, it's hard not to find a spot to watch a game (although you may have to stand all night). I had an Old Fashioned to go with their cheesesteak egg rolls and a rib. The egg rolls were a pleasant surprise, especially the quantity you get for $10. They were crispy, hot, and had a perfect meat-to-cheese ratio. The highlight of the night was the rib. We did not expect them to taste that good at a bar! Whoever the chef is deserves all their flowers. Meaty, well-seasoned, and the sauce paired with it perfectly. Service was as fast as it could be, considering how many people were there. We all got a kick out of how they brought the food to the bar using flashlights you'd see at a nightclub.

    Chicken Quesadilla and Chicken Shrapnel
    Emma M.

    We love renegade! The food is great too. Love the live music. Came for the music and the service and food are always a bonus! Love it here

    Quesadilla
    Will M.

    Cool place with live music. More known for the music than than the food. However, I'd say the food was average for a dive bar . Pretzels came out hot, soft on the inside, and the queso had a very nice kick to it. Quesadillas had a nice crunch to them and had a good amount of meat on them. Staff is very down to earth. Tons of drink options.

    Aperol Spritz
    Shari D.

    The seats here are not too comfortable, the bartender even said the same thing when we sat down. There was also that old mop smell when we walked in, so this was a passing visit to say the least. Prices for drinks were reasonable and the menu seemed to have great options but I was turned off by the smell and the seating.

    Grilled Romaine Fattoush Lemongrass Beef Skewers (GF)

    You won't believe it until you eat here yourself, but this divey bar is easily the best restaurant for its price range in the entire Arlington area. The menu is incredibly diverse, the food is exceptionally well-prepared and played beautifully, and the flavor is just insane. Order anything with the lemongrass beef-- it is such an awesome eating experience. I come to this place all the time and can't recommend it highly enough.

    Christine H.

    Renegade is an excellent happy hour place that has more options than you think for food. The place has quite an eclectic mix of international food and has more than enough types of beer and alcohol for you to fill up a night. The multiple screens it features definitely makes it seem like a go-to place for any kind of sports-watching night out. I highly recommend going during happy hour to take advantage of the multiple types of apps.

    Chicken Shrapnel Bowl
    Kaitlin G.

    The food here is surprisingly very good!! I recently ordered lunch to-go. I placed the order for pickup and it was ready real quick. I ordered the Chicken Schrapnel Bowl which came with a sauce of your choice and basmati rice. I chose the honey pepper sauce, which had a little kick to it! The basmati rice really had that fresh lemon taste to it, it paired nicely with the dish. The chicken was nice and crispy. It included pieces of white and dark meat. I personally am not a huge fan of dark meat but I know that it is meant to be tastier. For that reason I probably wouldn't order again but that is simply personal preference. I'd like to try something else on the menu! I have also visited Renegade pre-Covid and actually watched the Nationals win the World Series in 2019 on the Renegade's big screen. I enjoyed my experience and I even more so enjoyed their guacamole which is to die for!! The best guacamole I have ordered out!!

    Paige S.

    So I came here to get drinks with my girlfriends after the original bar we wanted to go to was full. It definitely has more of an evening bar vibe because the interior is dark. Firstly, they really scrutinized our IDs, which I can understand as we are all graduate students from out of state. But after finally taking our IDs and checking them in the back I guess for a while, they finally came back to take our drink order. It was confusing because their menu says they have $5 house wine during happy hour, but when my friend asked for it the bar tenders were confused and said they didn't do that. Honestly it was worth while because of the cheap rail drinks. Anyway, I think they felt bad about the confusion with the IDs and the wines because the bar tender asked us if we had any food allergies and then brought us out some free appetizers! That was really nice. The pita and hummus was pretty tasty and we loved the yucca fries. So while the initial experience wasn't the best, they quickly turned things around for us with that nice gesture !

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    Live music was lame. No tables or chairs after 930pm. Food was overcooked and cold when served.

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    Love this place! Great drinks, food, and live music. The bartenders and everyone who works there is so nice!

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    Drinks were decent, the vibe wasn't great when I was there. Great place to watch the game and live music though.

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    Ask the Community - The Renegade

    I ordered mac and cheese via GrubHub and when I received it it was freezing cold and had to be baked! Is this normal? It didn't say that in the description at all.

    Lisa, I am sorry for the confusion on this. Yes, it is normal. Our Mac & Cheese is a Take and Bake Item as it is not a normal menu item for us here. We recently upgraded our takeout system to use a 3rd party integration (not that you needed to… Read more

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    Review Highlights - The Renegade

    Way better than average bar food- my favorites are the pulled chicken shawarma and cumin cauliflower.

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