Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Arlington

Our food and ambiance was wonderful. Our server was good until she asked if we wanted dessert, then informed us we had to be out of our table in 10 minutes for another party. If we had a heads up, we would have gladly rushed along, but every step of the way the server told us “take your time, enjoy”. We got booted promptly at 7:00 and brought our drinks that we had ordered before we knew we had 10 minute to order/drink them/order dessert/be gone, to the bar. The entire time we sat at the bar, the bartender was giving us unsettling looks/gesturing to another server their confusion as to why we were sitting at the bar DRINKING COCKTAILS. Once we finished our drinks and started to get our coats on, one bar stool was not completely pushed in under the bar, and our waitress physically kicked it under the bar with anger and said something under her breath. SO BIZARRE! The evening was great until it wasn’t. I have never experienced something like this and left feeling very disappointed and unsettled. Please do better.

I love everything about any restaurant I’ve been to in the Clyde’s group. It’s been a while since I’d been to the Georgetown Clyde’s, but it was just as great as I remembered it being. I rated the noise level as moderate because the overhead music was turned on quite loud, but when asked if they would turn it down, they did. I don’t like to have music playing so loudly that I can’t visit with people right at my table and they were very accommodating. 

Beginning with a drink at the bar, prompt seating at our table and friendly welcome, it was a wonderful night. We started with the oysters and shrimp cocktail. Both were large and fresh. The salmon and crab cakes were served properly cooked at the appropriate temperature. To finish dinner we found room to share the Brownie Sundae. Oh my!! It was amazing. We’ll definitely be back.

29 years ago, we celebrated high tea with our four little boys in your hotel. So feeling a little nostalgic, I made reservations for brunch with my family. When we got there I was surprised that there was no one else in the restaurant. I had expecting it to be bustling through the Christmas holiday. Once we got used to the quiet we had an excellent meal and excellent service. We took our desserts out into the living room and enjoyed a nice long leisurely brunch. A minor disappointment for me was that the bistro was not decorated for the holiday at all . The living room more than made up for it.

Ottoman Taverna in Washington, D.C., provided a memorable experience for my mom and me on Christmas Eve. We were treated to a wonderful prix fixe menu that perfectly captured the flavors and richness of Turkish cuisine. As someone who had never tried Turkish food before, my mom was pleasantly surprised by the variety and authenticity of the dishes. From savory appetizers to tender kebabs, each course was a delight. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a special holiday meal. The service was attentive, and overall, it was a fantastic introduction to Turkish cuisine. Highly recommended!