Restaurants in Arlington, VA?

[MuggsyB]

I just found out I have to make a quick trip to DC and will be staying near DCA.  Food options near the airport?  Ty.

[NextChampionship]

Assuming you're staying in Crystal City, I'd recommend Jaleo. It has excellent Spanish tapas and is owned by Jose Andres, a well-known chef in the area.

For a casual option, I'd recommend Kabob Palace. They might have the best food in the DC area, and there's always an interesting mix of cab drivers, office workers, and families there. I haven't been there since the pandemic began, but it's historically been very crowded inside. It might be takeout only right now.

[MuggsyB]

Assuming you're staying in Crystal City, I'd recommend Jaleo. It has excellent Spanish tapas and is owned by Jose Andres, a well-known chef in the area.

For a casual option, I'd recommend Kabob Palace. They might have the best food in the DC area, and there's always an interesting mix of cab drivers, office workers, and families there. I haven't been there since the pandemic began, but it's historically been very crowded inside. It might be takeout only right now.

Excellent!  Thank you very much.  I'm a 7 min walk from Jaleo.  There seems to be nice variety of choices in Crystal City.

[WarriorHal]

There are a bunch of restaurants on 23rd St. @ Richmond Highway -- the area is called Crystal City's Restaurant Row. Nice variety including the Crystal City Sport's Pub.  https://www.ccsportspub.com/

[warriorchick]

There is a gay bar in Crystal City that has a great happy hour.

Cheap drinks and appetizers. And while you are enjoying them, you can check out the pink grand piano and the large display of MIB Barbies.

[Galway Eagle]

If it's been asked on here before I refer you to this thread

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56125.0

[MuggsyB]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[reinko]

Thanks for the suggestions!

If you are up for a cab/Uber ride, hit up Old Town in Alexandria, lots of great bars and restaurants only about a 10 min ride.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

If you are up for a cab/Uber ride, hit up Old Town in Alexandria, lots of great bars and restaurants only about a 10 min ride.

Everything is on King Street.

[reinko]

Everything is on King Street.

Thanks for that important, yet forgotten detail 😃

[tower912]

Arby's.

[MuggsyB]

Awesome!  Ty Reinko and MU fan in Connecticut. 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Muggs,
Since we like to talk about Real Chili, King Street in Alexandria has Hard Times which is a chili restaurant.  My family always makes a stop.
They offer 4 different types and you can sample before ordering.  You can't miss the horse out in front.

King Street starts at the George Washington Masonic Memorial which offers great views of greater DC without even entering the tower.

[NextChampionship]

I second Hard Times Cafe for the Cincinnati chili.  Other good options in Old Town Alexandria are Vermillion (fairly upscale) and Virtue Feed and Grain (really good American food in a cool building).

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I second Hard Times Cafe for the Cincinnati chili.  Other good options in Old Town Alexandria are Vermillion (fairly upscale) and Virtue Feed and Grain (really good American food in a cool building).

I've eaten at Vermillion.  The Obamas eat there.
Brabo, was good also.  I've eaten at a bunch down by the Torpedo Factory.  There a good cupcake place on King Street. 

We visit DC once or twice a year (2020 excepted) for the last 20+ years and normally stay in Old Town Alexandria, the last two times excepted, where we stayed in Foggy Bottom.   (Kid was touring GWU and there was some other reason the next time.)

[MuggsyB]

Muggs,
Since we like to talk about Real Chili, King Street in Alexandria has Hard Times which is a chili restaurant.  My family always makes a stop.
They offer 4 different types and you can sample before ordering.  You can't miss the horse out in front.

King Street starts at the George Washington Masonic Memorial which offers great views of greater DC without even entering the tower.

Wow......now I have really tough choices in 48 hrs.  I love Ethiopian Food and they have great ones in DC. Whoever invented Injera is a genius.   I will have to figure this out....or stay an extra day!  Tremendous variety near DCA which I didn't realize.  Ty all.

[MuggsyB]

Damn....that Jaleo menu is badass.  Paella is vastly underrated. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Muggs,
Since we like to talk about Real Chili, King Street in Alexandria has Hard Times which is a chili restaurant.  My family always makes a stop.
They offer 4 different types and you can sample before ordering.  You can't miss the horse out in front.

Ummmm....Ben's

[MuggsyB]

Ummmm....Ben's

I've been to Ben's.  Their half-smoke chili dog is always good.  DC has great eats.

[keefe]

If you go to Old Town I highly recommend Taverna Cretekou. Order the exohiko which is sublime.

[Babybluejeans]

With scant exceptions, Old Town food is pretty mediocre. But it's a cool place to hang and have a drink. Better to duck over to the Eden Center and eat the best Vietnamese outside of Hanoi.

[MuggsyB]

With scant exceptions, Old Town food is pretty mediocre. But it's a cool place to hang and have a drink. Better to duck over to the Eden Center and eat the best Vietnamese outside of Hanoi.

I live close to many great Vietnamese, Thai, and Lao Restaurants.  But that said a good Duck Pho can honestly be downed every day. 

[keefe]

The best Chinese food in the District is Tony Cheng's on H Street. Order the Crispy Beef with Carrot Strips. It's not on the menu but if you ask they will make it.

[MuggsyB]

The best Chinese food in the District is Tony Cheng's on H Street. Order the Crispy Beef with Carrot Strips. It's not on the menu but if you ask they will make it.

Tyvm keefe.  There are some old and underrated Chinese joints in the DC area.  This is extremely difficult....unless I skip the meeting and eat 8 meals in 48 hrs.

[keefe]

Tyvm keefe.  There are some old and underrated Chinese joints in the DC area.  This is extremely difficult....unless I skip the meeting and eat 8 meals in 48 hrs.

I am headed to DC for meetings this week. One of our dinners will be at the Old Ebbitt. I give it 5 Stars.