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SER, Arlington, VA

SER

4.7
4.7
2316 Reviews
$30 and under
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
22:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Lively
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  2. Melissa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  3. Sofia

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Anthony

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
22:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for SER

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
  • 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
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