Bars

Ballston Local is a new bar and restaurant in Arlington. Their menu joins great cocktails and beverages with excellent food for an unparalleled casual dining experience in Arlington.

From traditional German sausages and pretzels to a wide variety of German beers, Bronson Bierhall is the real deal. The authentic bierhall will make you feel like you are enjoying delicious food thousands of miles away without actually leaving home.

After a 20-year run in Ballston, then 4 years in Fair Lakes, CarPool is back in Arlington, VA at 900 N. Glebe Rd.. We brought the games, the wall signs, and the staff to our new place, but most importantly we brought the good times! No pretense, no attitude, just good old-fashioned camaraderie. With 25 televisions, a huge beer selection, full bar, and great food there’s always fun on tap at CarPool. We have two large bar areas and are equipped to host your parties.If you’re not watching a game you can play one – we have pool, darts, and pinball machines.

Dan & Brad's features fresh, locally sourced American cuisine. The menu features items from the nation's largest natural estuary, our own Chesapeake Bay, and ingredients from around the world presented in a contemporary manor.

Sports and wings are what we do best! Trust us when we say WE KNOW. SPORTS. WINGS. We are the premiere sports bar serving 40 flavors of wings! With over 30 televisions, you won't miss any of the action of your favorite team!

GYU SAN isn't just any Japanese restaurant that you might find in the corner of your local shopping center. It offers the most authentic taste of Japanese cuisine, including BBQ, sushi, and soba noodles, by using genuine ingredients and culinary innovation.

At Gyusan Japanese BBQ, offer high-quality cuts of meat, that are known for their tenderness, flavor, and overall premium quality, which include cuts such as Wagyu beef, dry-aged beef, prime rib, and other premium cuts of beef, as well as premium cuts of pork, lamb, and other meats.

Wagyu beef, for example, is known for its high level of marbling, which gives it a rich, buttery flavor and a tender texture. Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung in a cool, dry place for several weeks, which helps to intensify its flavor and tenderize the meat.

Our focus is often on using the highest quality and freshest ingredients, including premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and organic vegetables.

From salad to sashimi and yakiniku to noodles, your friends and family are bound to find something to enjoy together.

We source the highest quality products and ingredients both locally and direct from Japanese suppliers.

We also offer imported Japanese beer, premium sake, a full bar, and a variety of delightful non-alcoholic mocktails.

Colorful, counter-serve storefront dishing up Mexican eats for takeout or quick stand-up dining.

Conveniently located in the heart of Ballston, this All-American eatery and vibrant new bar is a place where people can meet, eat, and lounge, commenting on the hot topics and news of the day. The Commentary was designed to bring people together over delicious food and drink, while also engaging in conversation and connecting through shared experiences.

Oysters thrive where fresh and salt water come together. At The Salt Line, we’re taking inspiration from that magical blend and creating a lively and welcoming experience of classic New England dishes influenced by the bounty of the Chesapeake. 

The second of it's kind, The Salt Line – Ballston is located in Arlington’s burgeoning Ballston neighborhood. Executive Chef Matt Singer leads the kitchen in partnership with Long Shot Hospitality Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey and bring his own culinary influences to the menu. Guests can expect the same New England classics found at the restaurant’s Washington, DC – Navy Yard location in addition to house-made pastas and an expanded selection of crudos.

is a 6,200-square-foot restaurant, combined with an art gallery on the second floor of the new Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia. This modern open concept venue invites patron to inhabit large-scale mural installations while enjoying craft cocktails, beer, wine and globally inspired social plates. WHINO sports exposed black steel high ceilings, creating a loft like experience. The combination of design elements will provide a fun and refined destination for socializing and dining.