Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
An easy/ healthy option for lunch. They make healthy, filling, and flavorful salads
108 locals recommend
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWAn easy/ healthy option for lunch. They make healthy, filling, and flavorful salads
Great variety and healthy fast casual alternative to Mediterranean food.
45 locals recommend
Roti Modern Mediterranean
1275 First St NEGreat variety and healthy fast casual alternative to Mediterranean food.
The chipotle version of Mediterranean food. ! Lovely ambience & music
mezeh mediterranean grill (crystal city)
2450 Crystal DriveThe chipotle version of Mediterranean food. ! Lovely ambience & music
One of the highest rated restaurants in Pentagon/ Crystal City area. The food is great, with changing menu every day.
47 locals recommend
Kabob Palace
2315 S Eads StOne of the highest rated restaurants in Pentagon/ Crystal City area. The food is great, with changing menu every day.
A trendy coffee shop with a nice selection of drink options and pastries. Try their mocha or nitro brew coffees.
11 locals recommend
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
520 12th St SA trendy coffee shop with a nice selection of drink options and pastries. Try their mocha or nitro brew coffees.
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWHot/salad bar about $8.99/lb.
Decent Lebanese food, try their garlic dip and hummus. I tend to enjoy the platters because they include hummus and salad along with your entrée and a little more value.
68 locals recommend
Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StDecent Lebanese food, try their garlic dip and hummus. I tend to enjoy the platters because they include hummus and salad along with your entrée and a little more value.
South African/ Portuguese food. Try their boneless chicken breast with 2 sides ($14.95) which is a good deal, they have great sides like garlic bread, roasted brussel sprouts mashed potatoes, corn etc. They also have several different types of sauces of various spice levels.
28 locals recommend
Nando's
924 Ellsworth DrSouth African/ Portuguese food. Try their boneless chicken breast with 2 sides ($14.95) which is a good deal, they have great sides like garlic bread, roasted brussel sprouts mashed potatoes, corn etc. They also have several different types of sauces of various spice levels.
Shopping
I love Costco for the food options. A whole pizza is only for $10 also try their Chicken bake, their mocha freeze - it's like a Starbucks Frappuccino. If you are town for a couple of days they have good budget-friendly snacks and groceries. Don't forget to bring your Costco card.
49 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1200 S Fern StI love Costco for the food options. A whole pizza is only for $10 also try their Chicken bake, their mocha freeze - it's like a Starbucks Frappuccino. If you are town for a couple of days they have good budget-friendly snacks and groceries. Don't forget to bring your Costco card.
Parks & Nature
This park is great the view is spectacular you can see the Potomac River, the Reagan National Airport, you can see the planes taking off and landing. Its also has a clear beautiful view of Crystal City/Pentagon City. This a ”great park to go running or walking, or to play soccer. There are several soccer fields and a playground.
23 locals recommend
Long Bridge Park
475 Long Bridge DriveThis park is great the view is spectacular you can see the Potomac River, the Reagan National Airport, you can see the planes taking off and landing. Its also has a clear beautiful view of Crystal City/Pentagon City. This a ”great park to go running or walking, or to play soccer. There are several soccer fields and a playground.
Getting Around
Conveniently located within walking distance is the Pentagon City metro. The blue line and yellow line come through this station, so it's convenient to head in multiple directions. The proximity to the mall is great for everyone as well as a myriad of surrounding shops, restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StConveniently located within walking distance is the Pentagon City metro. The blue line and yellow line come through this station, so it's convenient to head in multiple directions. The proximity to the mall is great for everyone as well as a myriad of surrounding shops, restaurant.
This Metro Station serves the Blue and Yellow lines and is one stop away from Reagan National Airport. The station is connected to the Crystal City Shops underground, you get a bit of everything with this metro station: International hotel chain, drug store, bubble tea, donuts & coffee, t sushi a, pretzels, tourist stuff, wine, restaurants, yoga, pizza, banking, hair & nails did, massage, salad place and much more. It also entrances to the Marriot hotel.
65 locals recommend
Crystal City station
1750 S Clark StThis Metro Station serves the Blue and Yellow lines and is one stop away from Reagan National Airport. The station is connected to the Crystal City Shops underground, you get a bit of everything with this metro station: International hotel chain, drug store, bubble tea, donuts & coffee, t sushi a, pretzels, tourist stuff, wine, restaurants, yoga, pizza, banking, hair & nails did, massage, salad place and much more. It also entrances to the Marriot hotel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy Hour specials and the outdoor seating are great. On Tuesday's all burgers are only $5.
34 locals recommend
Bar Louie
320 23rd St SHappy Hour specials and the outdoor seating are great. On Tuesday's all burgers are only $5.