Ambiance: love the decor in this restaurant/bar. My friends were telling me this used to be a hardware store hence the name. Whoever did the renovation and rezoning did a fabulous job. Service: we were on the rooftop area and sat close to the bar. Our waiter was great. Food: I only had the drinks but my friends said their food was good. This is a huge bar with 3 levels. There is a DJ booth so I think it turns into a club in the weekends. Happy Hour lasts til 7pm. There is street parking and a lot just behind Ambar which is a 5 min walk to the restaurant. read more

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Girl dinner, girl dinner ... not just a random assortment of food, but actually sharing a meal with one of my girls. We decided to eat at Wilson's Hardware, located in Arlington, VA, blocks away from the Clarendon metro station. What I ordered: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat cheese, cilantro, lemon vinaigrette Grilled Salmon with saffron mashed potatoes, sauteed baby spinach, and garlic butter To drink - Screw Him - made with vodka (a fave), lychee (had them take this out because I am not sure if I am allergic), hibiscus (yay x2), lemon (yay), and champagne (my #1 fave and yay x3!) Back to the food - the Brussels were delicious. I'm thrilled for the mad scientist who made them less bitter than they were when I was a kid--the combination of cilantro's added freshness and the lemon's tartness with the goat cheese. Chef kiss! Then the entree, the grilled salmon with the saffron mashed potatoes (can't really fail with one of the most expensive spices in the world). So happy to finally get this place off my bucket list. read more

Came here last Thursday with my friend and we ordered on the rooftop and enjoyed the Three Notch'd, the Disconnect and the Bourbon Blueberry Lemonade along with our chicken sandwich! Our server was super kind and made us laugh, she was great. Only con is you do have to go down a level to get back to the bathroom from the rooftop floor but other than that it was great and was giving tropical vibes! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Grilled Chicken Samdwhich - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was such a delicious and cute brunch spot! I got the chicken and waffles and the hibiscus mimosa, and it was such a great value for price and absolutely delicious! They also have a rooftop bar for evenings, and it's a great place To hang out and grab an aesthetic drink! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped by yesterday for Mothers day and it was a really nice experience. We had the brunch specials and my wife and aon truly enjoyed the food. We sat in the patio which was perfect since we had such nice weather. Seevice was a little slow and it took time to get some of our orders. Definitely will be back. read more

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Came for a happy hour. This place has some indoor, outdoor and roof top seating. The rooftop is nice. I ordered shrimp tacos and a drink. The shrimp on the table were grilled. The tacos were okay, probably would not order again. I ordered a drink with pineapple. I can't remember the exact name but it was pretty but not tasty. I tasted more alcohol than pineapple. The staff was nice and friendly. read more

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Their Sunday brunch is good for groups as we had we had a party of 9 and were able to get a reservation the day prior by calling. When we arrived I was surprised the restaurant was so large and there weren't a lot of other patrons there. We were seated on the 2nd level and it was a bit humid/hot up there likely because we were near the door to their patio seating. We were seated for 10-15 mins before my boyfriend went to inquire about our server. We received complimentary parfaits while we waited for our food to arrive so I thought that was nice. The brunch menu didn't have a large selection of food items and we did make some substitutions to things ordered. I had the short rib hash; the short rib was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. The "hash" was actually shredded hashbrowns plated with the short rib. So I ordered a side of home fries with my dish. I also ordered a plain toasted croissant and made a pretty good sandwich with my short rib. My boyfriend had the grilled chicken sandwich and at first the server stated he couldn't make the breast a fried chicken breast. But I asked if it could just be the fried chicken that is served with the chicken and waffles and they were able to make the substitution and the sandwich was pretty good. Great deal on the mimosa carafes at $20 per person we each ordered one. The mimosas were more champagne which we liked and we ended ordering additional carafes because we ended up staying well past brunch ended. We split everything 9 ways and paid ~$58 per person, so definitely a good value. I do think if I were to dine here again I would go with a smaller group so I could be seated on the first floor and I would try to go for lunch or dinner to explore a different menu. read more

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Interesting spot. The food itself was surprisingly good, if not a bit snooty in presentation -- what do you think of when you order nachos, for example? Service was excellent, they did a great job of checking on our table and getting food and drinks out in a timely fashion, even as it got busy. But the restaurant itself was a little bit strange, almost like it was having an identity crisis. Part sports bar, part club, part dance floor, part fancy restaurant? Very confusing in terms of what they're trying to do with the space. Hence my comment about the nachos...should I have expected such a fancy (and tasty) dish? Or should I have expected a pile of tortilla chips with barely-melted, microwaved shredded cheese on top? Not a bad spot by any means, but it gets loud and I'm still not sure if it's more appropriate for a sitdown meal or an afternoon watching sports. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Tuna poke nachos - way more high end than I was expecting! - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love this place! Happy hour is very convenient during the week, it is until 7 pm. They have a cool rooftop bar, great menu items and fun vibes. My absolute favorite is the tuna nachos, the calamari, and the "screw him" cocktail. Definitely the place if you are looking for a fun, dinner spot. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went in for happy hour hour with friends. We sat at the bar on the first floor because the rooftop wasn't open yet. We ordered from the happy hour menu. For drinks we had: wine, a couple of cocktails from the menu, and a customized sidecar-esque cocktail. For appetizers we had buffalo wings, fries, and sprouts. The only thing I wouldn't order again is the sprouts. The rest was fine. The fries were the best item to me, but the serving was smaller than I'd like. I'm glad we got it during happy hour, when it was three dollars off, bringing the price down to four dollars instead of seven dollars. My only annoyance is that the cocktails didn't have a happy hour discount like everything else, so I paid the same price for one cocktail that I paid for my two appetizers. We cashed out and went to the rooftop that was then open just to see it. All levels of the establishment are beautifully decorated but the rooftop may be my fave. It has a great flower wall behind some of the booths (see my photo) that you can use as a picture backdrop. read more

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This place is a vibe! Started off with their brussel sprouts and hot wings for appetizers. No complaints there. I got the shrimp tacos which were also pretty good. Burger was delightful with good quality french fries. Our server was attentive and very fun. For drinks (no picture) I got their espresso martini and it is one of the best ones I have had so far. They have frozen ones too if that is your jam but they were out of stock the day I went. read more

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This is a great happy hour spot to meet up with friends. I came here with a group and we got to sit in their outdoor patio which was super cute. The calamari was really crispy and they had a good selection of tapas or appetizers that were easy to share. One thing is that I did order my drink to be made without alcohol and it was. I didn't mind because I drank some and it tasted good but I wasn't able to finish it. Just something to double check in case someone was pregnant and ordered it that would've been bad. That's the only reason I took off stars otherwise it was a pretty good experience. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Fried calamari, cauliflower appetizer, fries - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Wilson Hardware has an elevated sports bar feel with their unique decor that is Instagram worthy. I came for Sunday brunch along with a group of friends. The waiter was super friendly and helpful giving us numerous recommendations. We ended up ordering the Short Rib Hash, French Toast and Eggs Benedict. We thought the food was just okay. I also ordered a tea and was disappointed to see how small the cup was and that they didn't refill it. However, they loved the drinks they ordered - Screw Him & Spicy Margarita. I think this place is best for small bites and drinks. I wouldn't recommend if you're looking for amazing quality food. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Short Rib Hash - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My family and I came here yesterday for my mom's birthday dinner and we were very impressed! When I booked I emphasized that it was my mom's birthday so when we got there the manager surprised us with free prosecco while we were sitting at the bar waiting for our table (we arrived 30 mins early). Later on while we were at our table with our drinks and food the waiter Daniel surprised us with free green tea shots for our table of 9, it was fantastic. When we looked around the area it was a nice calm ambiance and pretty dining area, later we went to the rooftop which was nice as well. For this being all of our first time at this restaurant it definitely gave us a great feeling and we will be sure to return, thanks! read more

I've been to Wilson Hardware a number of times, for a wedding on the rooftop, for dancing twice, and also for dinner. The dancing is really hit or miss depending on the time that you go, but the music is varied and there is a decent size crowd by 11:30 p.m. I like that there's no cover charge either. Parking is relatively easy nearby. For dinner, we had a party of 8 on a weekday and service was very slow, almost non-existent. I got the grilled chicken sandwich which was really delicious. For the wedding, this was held on the rooftop and it seemed well organized. The rooftop is really beautiful and a great place to eat or hang out if the weather is good. Overall, I look forward to visiting Wilson Hardware for either dinner or dancing in the future! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I am so glad we stumbled upon Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar last Saturday night. We originally were in the area to try another spot but decided against it, so glad we did. We arrived around 10pm and the security guard that was standing outside told us that this place had pretty good food so we decided to try it out. As we walked in, we immediately noticed how cool this place looked. The beautiful, large wall art, the unique light fixtures and the strobe lighting made this place stand out. There was also a DJ on the second floor playing upbeat music so it was a whole vibe. Once we were seated, the waiter informed us that kitchen closed at 10:30pm but that we had time to order so we quickly decided on some food and drinks. We ordered the Rosé Margarita and the Hardware Lemonade which were both really good. We also ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and the Wilson Royale Sandwich, both came with fries! Listen, if I could've ordered about 3 more of those sandwiches "to-go", I would have. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich included juicy chicken breast, hardware sauce, white cheddar, carmelized onions, arugula, tomato and spicy aioli on sourdough bread. The Wilson Royale included short ribs, fontina cheese, carmelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and horseradish cream on ciabatta bread! The flavors of those ingredients on those sandwiches made it absolutely delicious!!! Hands down, some of the best sandwiches I've ever had! While we were finishing our meals, we started seeing them remove some of the tables and chairs next to us and throughout the restaurant, we had no idea what was going on. We were seated in what looked to be a VIP section but the waiter graciously told us we could finish our food and stay in that area the whole night. Well after about the 5th time telling us that we could continue to sit there and then blocking that area off from other guests, I felt like they were trying to give us a hint so we decided to leave that area and just stand at one of the open tables to finish our drinks. At about 11pm, the restaurant started to get really packed and it felt like we were in a dance club. The DJ was playing really good music and everyone was dancing around and having a great time. It was definitely a super fun experience but once it got too crowded (around Midnight), we decided to leave. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant experience. The waiters were exceptionally friendly. The food and drinks were a 10/10 and DJ was on point. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to enjoy some amazing food and a fun night out. read more

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Wilson Hardware is a cool, fun spot; especially during warm weather months (rooftop bar, general energy of Arlington). Located in a nice, accessible, pedestrian-friendly part of the city, its good for after-work happy hour(s). I have organized a couple gatherings (12 - 20 people) for colleagues @ WH; one on the rooftop and one in the first-floor bar area; both gatherings were great. The staff were really accommodating and helpful, the food and drinks were good, and everyone had a great time. Again, really grateful to the management and staff for their hospitality and patience. read more

Cinco de Mayo! Tacos and margaritas were on the agenda as they were having a special. $4 tacos and $5 margaritas. Aesthetically this place was gorgeous. It's very large with multiple areas for private events. One of their back areas had a flower wall that was great for photos. The tacos were pretty good, not spectacular but I would order it again. I enjoyed the margaritas, I had at least two and my table had two rounds of shots. While the food was good, the service was lacking. They miscommunicated and we had issues with our orders, they thought we ordered short ribs when we hadn't, and they changed our server because of communication issues. Which made me at least feel like we were being difficult. The new server was much more helpful. read more

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Came here on a Friday night around 9 with a small group of friends for appetizers and drinks. The spot was buzzing with good energy - there were a good number of patrons at the bar and a few guests spread around the high-top tables. Not too busy for a Friday night which was a relief. We grabbed an empty high top table and were greeted immediately by a friendly waitress. I'm in my old fashioned era, so I order a cinnamon old fashioned for $13ish (which I believe was a seasonal offering). My friends also ordered from their cocktail list; most drinks ranged from $12-15. They were all great, especially the cinnamon old fashioned - if you're a fan of cinnamon then I'd highly recommend it! We also ordered the brussel sprouts and the fries as bites for the table - both were solid. I'd want to return to try the calamari and wings, we saw other tables order those and they looked delicious. Nice choice for a Friday night if you're looking for a new date spot or somewhere to be able to catchup with friends. read more

I was a little confused about this place - is a restaurant, lounge, club, or bar lol. Either way it was a little confusing when stepping inside. Our server was great, and actually recommended some good eats to me and my friends and was on top of her re-fill game. The food and drinks weren't too bad I just expected a little bit more because the menu seemed so full of great options. The only downfall about my experience was the noise level, and this is where my confusion came in at about what exactly this place was. There was a group of people in all pink majority girls and they were very close to our table and the group just seemed to get bigger every 20 mins. They were loud as hell and it even to the point where we couldn't even hear ourselves talk at our own table . Between them and the music it wasn't a really good experience. Might come back, might not ‍ read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Cocktail - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Wilson's Hardware was adorable! I was greeted but he host gave me great directions to the third floor rooftop. Caitlin was my server and she was just FANTASTIC! She did so well with walking me through the menu and recommending dishes. The hibiscus mimosa a great. I only paid for one glass and it did the job. The french toast and home fries were alright. I honestly expected a bit more from the home fires. It made me wish I had ordered the has browns instead. My shrimp and quinoa salad was PERFECT for a hot summer afternoon. The portion was not too filling so I almost wanted another one. The rooftop was empty when I was there and that was fine with me. By the time I was ready to leave, the place was beginning to fill up. I will be back soon. Hopefully I can return for happy hour. read more

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The food was so good! From the house-made complimentary parfait to the brunch entrees, to the very quick and attentive service (Lana was awesome!), it was amazing! Beautiful decor, lovely upholstery, reasonable prices, bottomless mimosas, great serving size/ food portions and carafes. It was so much better than expected for my friend's birthday brunch visit from out of town! Best waffles we've ever had! The food was so good, we didn't think about taking pictures before we ate (sorry)! But we stayed for a couple hours just drinking mimosas and taking pictures; get into the decor! It was a rainy day, so we weren't able to enjoy the patio seating but definitely plan to go back! read more

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We attempted to go here last weekend but the rain was a bit much so glad we tried again. Each floor is beautiful but we sat at the outside weather to enjoy the day. The complimentary parfait was delicious and was just enough to leave me full with my meal. Our server was attentive and made great recommendation. I can't wait to go! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Bottomless mimosas - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Nice vibe with good food and drinks. We ordered the Quinoa with grilled shrimp and it was delicious! Charisma was very friendly and gave great service. There's a cool outdoor patio area and rooftop too! My friends had an event there recently and it was great! Will be coming back! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Quinoa with grilled shrimp - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

American spot with a solid cocktail menu and an Instagram-esk vibe The entrance is small but there is ample seating inside. There are also 2 sizable patios as well My GF and I came here for dinner and we sat on their rooftop patio. Once we got to this area the first thing that we noticed was that they had multiple, very strong, fans on. These were actually making the area pretty cold, but they did turn them off when we asked. The drink menu has some creative cocktails. My GF and I each got a drink along with our food and we both really enjoyed our respective drinks The food menu is comprised of classic American food. I got buffalo wings and a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was fine, but the wings were a little fatty read more

This place is absolutely adorable. We sat on the roof top. The decor is absolutely beautiful and the energy was all positivity. The music was very good and the service was terrific. The food tasted great. I would definitely recommend. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Burger - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Brunch at Wilson's Hardware left more to be desired. The brunch menu is very limited and the cocktail prices are standard/high ($13-17). The blood orange basil margarita tasted like nothing but tequila. The breakfast burger lacked flavor and overall the food wasn't impressive. Our server was sufficient but did not come frequently to check on us. It looked as though they only had 2 servers; we had to go to the bar once or twice to make requests. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Breakfast burger with fried egg on the side, fries, and a lavender lemonade cocktail. - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped in for the bottomless brunch. I really enjoyed the salmon benedict but the short rib hash was even better. Got a side of hash brown that wasn't really a hash in my opinion but very tasty. The mimosas were pretty good too. I can only have so much grapefruit; had to switch to orange and hibiscus. read more

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Food and service was top notch! Atmosphere and music for the brunch time was perfect! read more

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A Three-story bar with concrete floors, rooftops, DJ, and high ceilings equals a night of yelling at your dinner companions in an old redesigned Hardware store that occupied the location from the 1960s. The service was amazing, but the food was better. The crab dip, short rib mash and seafood pasta were all amazing. If you are looking for a hip 20-early 30 something place to be seen and have drinks, it will definitely be worth it... but it is not a place to catch up and have intimate conversation with your friends or a date. Imaginative hardware-themed specialties include the Adjustable Wrench (bourbon & rum), Nailed It (bourbon & peach), and Permit Denied (tequila& mint). We enjoyed the Liquid marijuana and slushy cocktails the best. read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Crab dip - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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After visiting a nearby restaurant, we just knew we had to stop by. Friday night and I called beforehand to ensure they served actually food and not just bar food later into the night. Kitchen does close at 11 and we were seated at a table outside since many tables would be moved soon to create the dance floor. Bouncers are at the door as well! Our waiter was kind and very good at fulfilling our needs in a timely manner. Everything was better than expected! Honestly the food was super good. We started off with wings and calamari. Please do yourself a favor and order their aioli with it!! I ordered a Caesar salad with a side of salmon. Good food and it was overly expensive (think of the area you're in). We parked in the small parking lot right across from their patio. Entrance only from the strip. Music wasn't exactly my vibe the entire time, but good songs were played here and there. We thought about staying to party but just the idea of being so close to others turned us off so we left, but I would absolutely visit again. read more

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I'm somewhat skeptical of restaurants that turn into clubs/bars at night, but I was pleasantly surprised by the food here! I got the Monsieur Hardware - and I thought it was pretty basic but it was still tasty. I especially liked the home fries though, as they were crunchy and seasoned well. When you purchase an entrée, you get a complimentary yogurt parfait too. It was creamy yogurt with nice crunchy granola, which I enjoyed. The bottomless mimosas were fine too - nothing too spectacular. I liked the grapefruit one the best because I like the more sourness of the juices rather than the sweetness of the hibiscus. Service was pretty quick and the waitress was attentive. Overall, it was a nice experience with decent food and drinks. May be a little too pricey for the quality of food and drinks, but I enjoyed my time here! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Bottomless Mimosas (Hibiscus, Grapefruit, Orange) - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It's been years and this place has changed. I love their outside area for drinks on warm days and their rooftop vibe is pretty chill. The bartenders conveniently omit mentioning happy hour deals to you but they made a nice aperol spritz and the key lime pie martini was OK but not too strong. Their basic fries are actually really good. Now the main floor is legit a nightclub at night- I'm too old for that ish. If your young and single and wanna dance it's a nice vibe because they play music videos too. However the bathrooms are absolutely gross at night- good luck getting to the main bathroom on floor one from the outside patio. I'm legit shocked people weren't twerking inside the stalls. read more

Food: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10 This is one of my go-to spots for happy hour in Arlington. I enjoy this place because the ambiance is nice and the food has always been consistently good. Plus the drinks are fabulous. My top apps are: - Wings (buffalo) - Dip trio (hummus, romesco & garlic labne) - Hand-cut fries My top drinks: - Screw him - Espresso martini - Spicy tangerine margarita read more

The food here is really good. great sized portions and not too expensive . lots of opportunities for photo ops . there's 3 floors , one of which being a roof top bar that opens for the lunch/dinner crowd . i really like this place . only giving 4 stars because the service could really care less if i stayed or go . she did however open up towards the end of my visit and because more friendly . overall , if im ever in the area again , i'll stop by read more

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Both flavors of wings were tasty and crispy. It came out very quickly sitting at the bar and the fries were a great addition. The calamari was good, but could've been fried a little harder. read more

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Parking will be a little bit of a struggle as there's no designated lot. My girlfriend and I met here to catch up. I immediately ordered the SCREW HIM vodka champagne cocktail, and the TUNA POKE NACHOS appetizer. For my main I had the SHORT RIB TACOS alongside an OLD FASHIONED. Everything I had was delicious, service was amazing Lana constantly making sure we were okay. Late night it turns into a night Club so if you make a later reservation you can go from dinner straight into dancing. They also have a rooftop for warmer days and nights. Meal Type: Dinner Customer Service: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10 Vibe & Decor: 10/10 read more

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I recently came here for the first time for brunch with a small group and could not recommend this restaurant more! Service was quick and friendly, food was great, prices were very reasonable, and the experience was excellent! We were drawn to their $20 bottomless mimosas which meant $20/head and any additional pitchers are $0.01! There were several mimosa flavors as well - we tried them all of course. My favorite was the hibiscus! If you are dining between 10 and 3, you need to try this option. When we seated a proper social distance from other tables inside, we were each given a complimentary mini mason jar with a delicious yogurt parfait featuring granola and berries. They were so cute and a really special unexpected treat! We each ordered off the a la carte brunch menu, I went with the avocado burger which came highly recommended. I normally don't choose burgers but this was exceptional. This alone was worth coming back for. The most memorable part of the experience was the staff. Our waitress, Mariah, was extremely attentive and friendly. She was super flexible with us, even when we wanted to stay beyond our time limit after enjoying ourselves so much. She and the manager made accommodations for us on their heated rooftop so we could continue our brunch-turned-dinner. My entire table was completely satisfied and discussed coming back while we were still there! read more

Wilson Hardware Kitchen & Bar - Avocado burger - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Unsure of high ratings when they don't care to tell you much when you first get there. We came around on mother's day and tried to reserve a table. Was told bluntly to just come in. Turns out it's just a bar and we were just stupid. It was empty and our food had hair in it. read more

The vibe was cool, very instagramable. The rooftop was cool and staff was ok. The server was kind but didn't write down the order. When the food came out I had gotten the wrong order. I made sure to say I had an allergy to gluten and dairy. They gave me a salad with dairy in it. I asked for the correct salad and they gave me it with the same chicken and pieces of that same salad. When I told them again they took it back and everyone else had finished by the time I got my salad. It was an ok salad but o think I am sick from it and I just left now. read more