What are the best restaurants in Arlington, Washington DC?

According to Seemor's analysis, top-rated restaurants in Arlington include JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington (A, Ramen restaurant), King Of Koshary (A-, Egyptian restaurant), Mejana - Lebanese Cuisine (A-, Lebanese restaurant), Tacos El Chilango (A-, Food truck), Carlyle (A-, American bistro). Seemor grades restaurants from A+ to F based on review-language analysis across 35+ dimensions including food quality, service, ambiance, and value.

What is Arlington known for?

Based on Seemor's analysis of 71 restaurants in Arlington, the most represented cuisines are American (21), Middle Eastern (6), Pizza (5). Grades reflect contextual review analysis, not star ratings.

Is Arlington good for a special occasion?

Yes — Arlington has 9 top-rated restaurants from budget to expensive, including JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington (A, Ramen restaurant). The area offers strong options for special occasions across price points.

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Best Restaurants in Arlington

71 restaurants analyzed · Washington DC

Arlington has developed one of the DC area's most well-rounded dining scenes, with the Clarendon corridor anchoring a stretch of American and Mediterranean restaurants that holds up well against anything in the city proper. The Vietnamese and Korean options along Wilson Boulevard add real depth, and Amazon HQ2's arrival in Crystal City has accelerated an already growing waterfront dining district. Prices range across the board, with solid options at every tier, but the neighborhood skews toward the higher end for dining out.

Restaurants

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington A · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant
King Of Koshary A- · Egyptian restaurant, Middle Eastern
Mejana - Lebanese Cuisine A- · Lebanese restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
Tacos El Chilango A- · Food truck, Mexican
Carlyle A- · American bistro, Seafood
Hanabi Ramen A- · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ A- · Japanese barbecue (yakiniku), Grill-your-own BBQ
Tacos Mi Rancho A- · Food truck, Mexican
HOF Flatbreads A- · Lebanese flatbreads and shawarma, Mediterranean
Salt B+ · Speakeasy cocktail bar, Restaurant
Spice Kraft Indian Bistro B+ · Indian restaurant, Bar
Locket B+ · Hotel restaurant, Modern American
Pupatella B+ · Pizzeria, Italian
Surreal Global Kitchen B+ · Restaurant, Fusion
Westville Clarendon B+ · New American restaurant, Brunch restaurant
Hawkers Asian Street Food B+ · Asian street food, Small plates
Ted's Montana Grill B+ · American restaurant, Steak house
Lyon Hall B+ · French brasserie, Seafood
Matchbox B+ · New American restaurant, Pizza restaurant
Busboys And Poets B+ · Restaurant and bookstore cafe, American

Areas within Arlington

Top Cuisines

American — 21 restaurants
Middle Eastern — 6 restaurants
Pizza — 5 restaurants
Mexican — 4 restaurants
Irish — 4 restaurants
Japanese — 3 restaurants
Asian — 3 restaurants
Contemporary American — 2 restaurants
European — 2 restaurants
Italian — 2 restaurants

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