SER

4.7

2303 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Spanish

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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 2,303 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 a vibrant Spanish dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the seafood paella and tapas, appreciating the diverse wine selection. The restaurant is ideal for both intimate dinners and group gatherings, despite occasional noise and small portions during busy times. Highly recommended for its authentic atmosphere.

2,303 Reviews

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Lami
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was here in the summer for the first time and really liked the food and the service. Walter our server then recommended a really good bottle of wine. I returned this time to celebrate a friends birthday. The hostess who greeted us was friendly and welcoming, and we were seated immediately. I was pleased to see that Walter was our server and again recommended an excellent wine. The food was fabulous. We ordered multiple tapas for our group of five and each dish was excellent. Walter has a great personality and is very knowledgeable about the wide variety on the menu. All our dishes came out in a timely fashion with no delays. The noise level was moderately loud as the restaurant was completely full. The lamb, grilled octopus, peppers stuffed with beef, the cod fritters, veggies grilled with goat cheese , chorizo, papas bravas and the flan for dessert — all delicious. We never felt rushed and left 3 hours later, like the last time. Had another great experience.
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Todd
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love SER and have been several times. We like tapas plus a shared entree like fish or paella. Everything is super flavorful.
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Diana
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent for dinner. But also great for brunch. Much less crowded and quieter than evenings.
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Elie
Richmond
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Enjoyed everything we ate. We even loved the tuna in the the potato leek soup. the chocolate soufflé was scrumptious.
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Emily
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in to celebrate at one of our favorite restaurants. Everything was delightful, top highlights were the Iberico carpaccio, the lamb special, an excellent sherry picked by our server, and the service itself (thank you Moises!)
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Chris
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonder lunch of tasty traditional Spanish tapas (larger portions than a typical tapas) & delicious cava. Great service- Will be back!
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Toyoko
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food with outstanding service. It is casual yet sophisticated food. We had a wonderful time.
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Jocelyn
Milwaukee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food came out an hour late. Food portions were small for the price. Charged us twice for our most expensive dish.
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Eric
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always leave SER happy. Such a well kept secret (which is surprising at this point in their tenure) in the Arlington area. The food is wonderful, the red sangria is truly the best we've had in the DMV, and the overall atmosphere is exactly what you want for a date night or dinner with friends. I can't recommend it enough!
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mary beth
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent - highly recommend. Food was very good, service as well!
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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 2303 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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