Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Coffee heaven, great for breakfast, deviled eggs, scones, jambalaya, giant oreos.
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse RdCoffee heaven, great for breakfast, deviled eggs, scones, jambalaya, giant oreos.
Best coffee in DC, Nutella pop-tarts, white bean & pesto soup, sandwiches, wine bar upstairs in the evenings, great atmosphere.
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Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdBest coffee in DC, Nutella pop-tarts, white bean & pesto soup, sandwiches, wine bar upstairs in the evenings, great atmosphere.
Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdDelicious and a 3-minute walk away. Cash only.
Ray's The Steaks
2300 Wilson BlvdAmazing steak, reservations are recommended.
Ray's Hell Burger
Delicious burgers, Philly cheese steaks, beer.
Earl's Sandwiches (Clarendon)
2605 Wilson BlvdReally good sandwiches. They'll put fries in it if you ask.
Boccato
2719 Wilson BoulevardGelato, coffee, and empanadas.
The Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson BlvdSeasonal fare and brunch. Also a pretty good bar.
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington BlvdGreat Bavarian food and beer list. Also a bar.
Green Pig Bistro
1025 N Fillmore StFarm to table fare, great cocktails.
Are you tipsy/drunk? Go here for some late-nite hot dog noshing. This place is an institution. Original location is in DC; this is their second restaurant.
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Ben's Chili Bowl
1725 Wilson BlvdAre you tipsy/drunk? Go here for some late-nite hot dog noshing. This place is an institution. Original location is in DC; this is their second restaurant.
Delicious Maine fare. Crab and lobster rolls are equally recommended.
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Luke's Lobster Georgetown
1211 Potomac St NWDelicious Maine fare. Crab and lobster rolls are equally recommended.
Leopold's Kafe Restaurant
3315 Canal St NWLovely patio, good German food and pastries.
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWBest coffee in Georgetown, great student atmosphere.
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Best pizza within walking distance.
Best Thai food in DC. It's just some Thai guy's house. Reservations highly recommended.
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Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWBest Thai food in DC. It's just some Thai guy's house. Reservations highly recommended.
Malmaison
3401 Water St NWGood croissants, crepes, brunch.
Firefly
1310 New Hampshire Ave NWGreat simple bistro. Get the pot roast.
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEBest moules and frites in DC. Great beer list.
Quintessential farm-to-table restaurant experience. Satisfyingly grandiose and self-important.
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Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St NWQuintessential farm-to-table restaurant experience. Satisfyingly grandiose and self-important.
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWQuality off-the-beaten-path sandwich shop.
Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NWConsistently best meal in DC. Get a reservation.
Michel Richard Citronelle
3000 M St NWElegant French cuisine. Get the Mosaic and the 72-hour short ribs.
Quality coffee shop. Comically and prototypically rude waitstaff.
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Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Quality coffee shop. Comically and prototypically rude waitstaff.
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestClaims to be first organic restaurant in US. Fine dining.
Mintwood Place Northwest
Mintwood Place NorthwestHipster farm-to-table. Great cocktails.
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWLate-night dive falafel and frites. DC institution.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NW100% Real Food.
1525 Wilson Blvd
1525 Wilson BoulevardClosest grocery. 7 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
IOTA
2832 Wilson BoulevardLive music
Fantastic beer list, working Pac Man table, vegetarian/vegan friendly, live music Sundays & Mondays.
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Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson BlvdFantastic beer list, working Pac Man table, vegetarian/vegan friendly, live music Sundays & Mondays.
Poste
555 8th Street NorthwestGreat bistro but a better bar. Patio space in summer is a great scene.
Amazing gin and homemade tonic selection. Ask Nicole to make you something special.
Gin Joint/Babinga Bar
2317 Calvert St NWAmazing gin and homemade tonic selection. Ask Nicole to make you something special.
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastQuality 14th St bar.
Everything Else
LeoNora Gourmet Bakery
1108 N Irving StGet a croissant here. Just do it.
Big Wheel Bikes
6917 Arlington RdRent bikes here!
Big Wheel Bikes
6917 Arlington RdRent bikes here!
Sightseeing
This DC monument is sort of hidden away from most tourists, plus it's a great walk from our place.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
This DC monument is sort of hidden away from most tourists, plus it's a great walk from our place.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Really easy walk from our home.
The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island (very close to our home). Great for biking!
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Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailThe Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island (very close to our home). Great for biking!
The Custis Trail is a hilly 4 mile paved trail that extends from Key Bridge at Rosslyn westward to the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail. Great for biking!
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Custis Trail
Custis TrailThe Custis Trail is a hilly 4 mile paved trail that extends from Key Bridge at Rosslyn westward to the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail. Great for biking!
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWRent a kayak, paddle board, or canoe!
Lovely place to relax after a day in Georgetown.
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWLovely place to relax after a day in Georgetown.