SER

4.7

2316 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Spanish

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

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Neighbourhood gem
Charming

SER is the winner of the Ballston Business Improvement District's 2014 Restaurant Challenge. It is an authentic Spanish tavern or “food house” with a casual, hipster vibe. But, take note…it’s not a tapas restaurant. It’s a gastronomical journey and cultural adventure throughout every region of Spain. It’s an easy-going gathering spot where guests can enjoy typical comfort foods and beverages from Spain at any time of the day or night. The team at SER are your foodie friends from Spain who have a mean kitchen, sharp cooking skills, and comfortable house where you hang out until the wee hours of the night.

SER Restaurant is a highly acclaimed establishment recognized for its exceptional dining experience. It has been featured in the Washingtonian's Best 100 Restaurants list in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023. Additionally, it has consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia from 2020 to 2024 and is celebrated as one of the top restaurants in Arlington.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 746-9822
Website
http://www.serrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
David Cardona
Catering
Please contact us for your catering needs
Private party facilities
Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event

Location
1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201
Area
Arlington
Cross Street
11th Street
Parking details
We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance is on Glebe Road, not 11th Street. Parking is $4 with validation up to 3 hours in duration. Do not park in the City Bank or Sola Salon parking spaces across the street, you will get TOWED.
Public transit
We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Buñuelos de Luci
Salted Cod Fritters, Honey Alioli
Berenjenas Fritas
Deep Fried Eggplant, Honey-Yogurt Sauce, Lemon Zest
Cazón en Adobo
Fried Marinated Shark, Mojo Verde
Croquetas de Puchero
Josefina's Bechamel Croquettes
Gambas Al Ajillo
Shrimp, EVOO, Garlic, Cayenne
Pan Catalana
Crushed Tomato, EVOO, Garlic Bread
Pimientos del Padrón
Fried Shishito Peppers, Maldon Salt
Puntillitas
Crispy Mini Squid, Habanero-Lemon Aioli
Papas Bravas
Fried Potato, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Aioli
Tortilla de Patatas*
Potato, Poached Onion, Egg
Choricitos con Pure de Patatas
Miniature Chorizo, Mashed Potatoes

Special Cocktails

Conference Room 1*
Caravedo Pisco, Licor 43, passion fruit, orange zest, egg white
Bellavista Nº 12
Old Forester bourbon, lavender honey, grapefruit
Campos Rose
Javier's house-infused gin, elderflower, rose bitters
Wexler's Secret
Lunazul tequila, orange brandy, blood orange, jalapeño salt
Corta Atalaya
El Silencio mezcal, grilled pineapple, spicy Shishito, Mole bitters
Punta Umbría Gin Tonic
Javier's house-infused gin, Peychaud's, rosemary, tonic
Río Tinto Old Fashioned
Elijah Craig rye, Angostura bitters, cinnamon smoke
Solera Negroni
Oloroso sherry, Campari, vermouth, saffron bitters
Stigma
Cava, ginger honey, saffron bitters, thyme

Beer

Alhambra / Lager
Alhambra / Roja
Hardywood / Pilsner
Mahou / Lager
Port City / Optimal Wit
Port City / Porter
Brothers / Hoptimization IPA
Union Duck Pin / Pale Ale

Sangría

$8, 1L: $26

Red
White
Cava

Cava

Naveran / Brut 2019 / Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada / Penedès
1+1=3 Brut Rosé NV / Pinot Noir, Garnacha / Penedès

White

Mar de Viñas 2020 / Albariño / Rías Baixas
Pago Vicario 2019 / White Tempranillo / Castilla
Otazu 2020 / Chardonnay / Navarra
Mantel Blanco 2020 / Sauvignon Blanc / Rueda
Finca Antigua 2015 / Viura / la Mancha
Celeste 2020 / Verdejo / Rueda

Rosé

Liquid Geography 2020 / Mencía / Bierzo
Flor de Añon 2020 / Garnacha / Campo de Borja
Honoro Vera 2020 / Tempranillo, Syrah / Jumilla

Red

Avancia 2014 / Mencía / Valdeorras
Can Blau 2019 / Garnacha / Montsant
Evolet 2015 / Tempranillo / Ribera del Duero
Porta Regia 2015 / Monastrell / Jumilla
Viña Otano / Crianza 2016 / Tempranillo / Rioja

What 2,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SER offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with a "superb food and service" reputation. Highlights include expertly crafted paellas, tapas, and a diverse wine selection. Guests frequently praise the "exceptional dining experience" and "inviting atmosphere." Whether for special occasions or casual outings, SER consistently delivers delicious cuisine with outstanding hospitality.

2,316 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time visiting SER and everything was wonderful.
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Melissa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. The food is fresh and delicious. Accommodated my mother in a wheelchair. Thank you.
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Sofia
Atlantic City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love SER. I've been here several times and every time, the service is wonderful and the food is amazing. Definitely recommend!!!!!
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Anthony
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I don’t know if it’s because of booking on the Open Table app but nearly each and every time I am visit here, our table is very small and with my most recent visit was next to the front door/hostess stand in addition to the table being small. Our party struggled with space on the table due to the size but outside of that, our server was good and the food, as usual, was good as well. I just wish the tables were a little more spacious.
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David
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing and Concerning: SER Restaurant Review Having been a loyal patron of Joselito for over two years—a tapas restaurant I consider a gold standard for exceptional food, service, and ambiance—I was thrilled to learn that SER was part of the same restaurant group. Naturally, my partner and I had high expectations for our first visit to SER in Arlington, VA. Unfortunately, what we encountered was a stark contrast, and I left with serious concerns about the restaurant’s food safety standards. Service: A Cold Reception From the outset, the service was disappointing. Our server (whose name we sadly didn’t catch) was terse, unwelcoming, and came across as though serving us was an inconvenience. Simple requests for dish recommendations or clean plates during our meal were met with short, condescending responses. This lack of warmth set a poor tone for the evening and was far removed from the attentive, professional service I’ve come to expect at Joselito. Food Handling Concerns One of the first dishes we ordered was Jamon Pata Negra, sliced tableside by what appeared to be the manager. While the meat was handled with tongs, he inexplicably placed crackers onto our plate with his bare hands. This immediately made both my partner and me uneasy. Despite our discomfort, we brushed it off, removed the crackers, and continued eating. In hindsight, this should have been a warning sign of larger food safety lapses to come. The Food We sampled a variety of dishes, including: •Buñuelos •Cazón Sardinas •Montenebro •Fiesta de Temporada •Crudo de Atún •Vieiras a la Plancha •Magret de Pato (duck breast with creamy risotto) Most of the dishes were cooked exceptionally well and mirrored the high quality I’ve come to expect from this restaurant group. However, the experience was overshadowed by a disturbing incident with the Magret de Pato. While eating, we discovered a large piece of plastic embedded in the risotto. Horrified, we immediately informed our server,
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Corina
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, delicious food, pleasant atmosphere!
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David
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Always great service. Highly recommended.
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michael
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service and great ambiance
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Dora
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything our party of 6 ordered was delicious. Meat paella was under seasoned but otherwise well cooked. Only downside is how loud the restaurant is but they did fulfill my request for a quieter table although it was still pretty deafening
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Richard
Washington DC
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to enjoy fine Spanish food and good conversation in a quiet setting.
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FAQs

SER offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. SER also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 746-9822.

SER is rated 4.7 stars by 2316 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

Cross Street
11th Street
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance is on Glebe Road, not 11th Street. Parking is $4 with validation up to 3 hours in duration. Do not park in the City Bank or Sola Salon parking spaces across the street, you will get TOWED.
Public transit
We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Cardona
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.serrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 746-9822
Catering
Please contact us for your catering needs
Private party facilities
Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event

SER

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Main

Selection of Iberian Cold CutsUS$20.00

Selection of 6 Spanish Artisanal CheesesUS$25.00

Raw Oysters*

Comida

Buñuelos de Luci

Berenjenas Fritas

Cazón en Adobo

Croquetas de Puchero

Gambas Al Ajillo

Pan Catalana

Pimientos del Padrón

Puntillitas

Papas Bravas

Tortilla de Patatas*

Choricitos con Pure de Patatas

Special Cocktails

Conference Room 1*

Bellavista Nº 12

Campos Rose

Wexler's Secret

Corta Atalaya

Punta Umbría Gin Tonic

Río Tinto Old Fashioned

Solera Negroni

Stigma

Beer

Alhambra / Lager

Alhambra / Roja

Hardywood / Pilsner

Mahou / Lager

Port City / Optimal Wit

Port City / Porter

Brothers / Hoptimization IPA

Union Duck Pin / Pale Ale

Sangría

Red

White

Cava

Cava

Naveran / Brut 2019 / Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada / Penedès

1+1=3 Brut Rosé NV / Pinot Noir, Garnacha / Penedès

White

Mar de Viñas 2020 / Albariño / Rías Baixas

Pago Vicario 2019 / White Tempranillo / Castilla

Otazu 2020 / Chardonnay / Navarra

Mantel Blanco 2020 / Sauvignon Blanc / Rueda

Finca Antigua 2015 / Viura / la Mancha

Celeste 2020 / Verdejo / Rueda

Rosé

Liquid Geography 2020 / Mencía / Bierzo

Flor de Añon 2020 / Garnacha / Campo de Borja

Honoro Vera 2020 / Tempranillo, Syrah / Jumilla

Red

Avancia 2014 / Mencía / Valdeorras

Can Blau 2019 / Garnacha / Montsant

Evolet 2015 / Tempranillo / Ribera del Duero

Porta Regia 2015 / Monastrell / Jumilla

Viña Otano / Crianza 2016 / Tempranillo / Rioja

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