Ruthie's All-Day

Name: Ruthie's All-Day
Address: 3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22204
Telephone: (703) 888-2841
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3191 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 112 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 888-2841
Website
https://www.ruthiesallday.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Matthew Hill
Catering
Ruthie's All Day provides off-site catering for all occasions and special events. We are able to provide drop-off platters, or provide staffing for more formal catered events. Please contact us at hello@ruthiesallday.com for more information!

Location
3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204
Area
Arlington
Cross Street
Glebe and 5th St South
Parking details
Ruthie's All-Day has 40 private parking spots assigned for our guests!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Skillet CornbreadUSD 5.00
benne honey butter
Harry's Hot HushpuppiesUSD 7.00
shrimp and roasted jalapeno
Crispy Smoked WingsUSD 12.00
dry rub, spicy soy, white BBQ, or buffalo
Yellowfin Tuna Tartar*USD 15.00
avocado, radish, lime, white soy ponzu
Brunswick StewUSD 8.00
chicken, sausage, corn, beans
Deviled EggsUSD 5.00
garlic croutons, paprika, chives

Sandwiches

add hand punched fries to any sandwich for $2

Simple Sandwiches
with Meat and Slaw, Pickles
- PorkUSD 8.00
- BrisketUSD 10.00
RAD Burger or RAD Double Burger*USD 8.00
special sauce, bread and butter pickles, iceberg, red onion, american cheese
Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 12.00
jalapeno, pickle, slaw, avocado ranch, potato roll
Big Bad Brisket SammyUSD 12.00
sausage, crispy onions, american cheese
Black Bean Quinoa BurgerUSD 11.00
vegan mayo, heirloom tomato, iceberg, red onion, dill pickles

Salad Greens

Fried Chicken Cobb SaladUSD 16.00
avocado, farm egg, apple-wood bacon, green beans, romaine, smokey blue cheese
Nice Grilled Salmon Salad*USD 18.00
fennel, anchovy, roasted peppers, crisp potato, farm egg, nicoise olive aioli, green beans, frisee, arugula, red wine vinaigrette
Hearty Grain SaladUSD 12.00
quinoa, roasted corn, avocado, sunflower, crispy black eyed peas, lemon, watercress, crushed cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hummus
Farm GreensUSD 8.00
shaved vegetables, farm cheddar, croutons, red wine vinaigrette or RAD Ranch
Romaine SaladUSD 8.00
garlic vinaigrette, parmesan, croutons, chive

Ruthie's Meat

Select a Meat and Then a Choice of Two/Three Sides (Included)

Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder
house pickles, milk bread
- TwoUSD 17.00
- ThreeUSD 20.00
Smoked Brisket
house pickles, milk bread
- TwoUSD 20.00
- ThreeUSD 23.00
Fried Chicken Tenders (Three)
with RAD Ranch
- TwoUSD 14.00
- ThreeUSD 17.00
Grilled Salmon*
lemon pepper butter
- TwoUSD 21.00
- ThreeUSD 24.00
Wood Grilled Hanger Steak*
almond romesco
- TwoUSD 22.00
- ThreeUSD 25.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp
old bay curry sauce
- TwoUSD 22.00
- ThreeUSD 25.00
Grilled Delicata Squash
hazelnuts, pomegranate
- TwoUSD 17.00
- ThreeUSD 20.00

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits
- TwoUSD 3.00
- ThreeUSD 6.00
Braised Greens, Smoked Tomato
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 7.00
Fingerling Potato Salad
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 7.00
Classic Chopped Coleslaw
- TwoUSD 3.00
- ThreeUSD 6.00
Anson Mills Grits
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 8.00
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Glaze
- TwoUSD 3.00
- ThreeUSD 6.00
Arugula, Shaved Fennel Salad
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 8.00
Hand Punched Fries
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 6.00
Ruthie's Mac and Cheese
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 8.00
Pulled Pork Pinto Beans
- TwoUSD 3.00
- ThreeUSD 6.00
Crispy Brussels, Fish Sauce
- TwoUSD 4.00
- ThreeUSD 7.00

Desserts

Warm Campfire CookiesUSD 7.00
cookies + cream ice cream
Butterscotch PuddingUSD 7.00
chantilly cream, heath bar crumble
Apple DonutsUSD 8.00
raspberry jam

Cocktails

Mocktails

Almost Summer!USD 6.00
raspberry shrub, pineapple, orange, soda
Garden SipperUSD 6.00
cucumber, honey, mint, lemon, soda
Tea RefresherUSD 6.00
iced tea, ginger, mint

Original Cocktails

Ruthie's All-Day LemonadeUSD 11.00
tito's, galiano, lemon, raspberry
A Day on the GreenUSD 15.00
tanqueray, yellow chartreuse, cucumber, honey, lemon
Garden PartyUSD 12.00
elderflower, mint, lime, prosecco
It's HerbaliciousUSD 15.00
don julio reposado, yellow chartreuse, rosemary
A Sharp SunriseUSD 11.00
milagro silver, raspberry shrub, lime
Tee TimeUSD 11.00
beefeater, english breakfast, lemon
It's Berry Nice!USD 13.00
bulleit bourbon, blueberry jam, honey, salt

Variations of Classics

3411 (Old Cuban)USD 12.00
rum, amaro, mint, lime, bitters, prosecco
Peter's Word (Last Word)USD 14.00
mezcal, chartreuse, luxardo, lime
It's Amaro (Julep)USD 13.00
whiskey, amaro, mint

House Favorite Classics

Aperol SpritzUSD 11.00
aperol, sparkling, orange
Moscow MuleUSD 11.00
tito's, lime, ginger beer
On-Tap Old FashionUSD 12.00
bulleit rye, brown sugar, orange zest, bitters

Brews

Draft (Sorted by ABV)

Sour, Evolution, Day Crush Session Sour, Salisbury MD, 4.7% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 8.00
Lager, Aleworks, Weekend Lager, Williamsburg VA 4.8% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 7.00
Wit, Port City, Optimal Wit, Alexandria VA, 4.9% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 7.00
Pilsner, Eggenberg Pils, Austria, 5.1% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 7.00
Blonde, Brugse Zot, Blonde, Belgium 6.0% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 7.00
NIPA, Sloop, Juice Bomb, 6.5% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 8.00
NIPA, Sierra Nevada, Hazy Little Thing, Chico CA, 6.7% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 6.00
NIPA, Soliste, Partly Cloudy, Dulles VA 7.4% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 8.00
Tripel, Brasserie Dubuisson, Scaldis Tripel, Belgium, 10.4% ABV
- Pours (11oz)USD 10.00

Bottles and Cans

Non Alcoholic, Clausthaler, Dry Hopped. Hessen Germany, 0% ABVUSD 5.00
Radler, Eggenburg, Belgium, 2.4% ABV
- Can (16oz)USD 8.00
Gose, Anderson Valley, Briny Melon, CA, 2.4% ABV
- Can (12oz)USD 6.00
Geuze, Oude Beersel, Oude Geuze Vielle, Belgium, 6% ABVUSD 14.00
Pilsner, Miller Lite, Milwaukee WI, 4.2% ABV
- Can (16oz)USD 5.00
Pilsner, Coors Lite, Golden CO, 4.2% ABV
- Can (16oz)USD 5.00
Pilsner, North Coast, Scrimshaw, Fort Bragg CA, 4.7% ABV
- Bottle (12oz)USD 7.00
Lager, Modelo ESP, Mexico, 4.5% ABV
- Bottle (12oz)USD 6.00
Lager, PBR, LA CA, 4.8% ABV
- Can (16oz)USD 5.00
Hefeweizen, Tucher Helles, 5.4%ABV
- Can (11.2oz)USD 6.00
Hefeweizen, Hofbräu Hefe-Weizen, 5.1%ABV
- Can (11.2oz)USD 6.00
Bock, Shiner Bock, Shiner TX, 4.4% ABV
- Bottle (12oz)USD 7.00
European Pale Ale, Estrella, Daura, Damm, 5.4% ABV
- Bottle (12oz)USD 6.00
Amber Lager, Great Lakes, Eliot Ness, Cleveland OH, 6.1% ABV
- Bottle (12oz)USD 7.00
Session IPA, Key Brewing Co, Speed Wobbles, Dundalk, 4.2% ABV
- Can (12oz)USD 7.00
IPA, Great Lakes, Hazecraft IPA, Cleveland OH, 6.7% ABV
- Can (12oz)USD 6.00

Others

Cider, Jack's Hard Apple, Gettysburg PA, 5.5% ABV
- Can (12oz)USD 6.00
Hard Seltzer,Truly Wild Berry, Boston MA, 5.0% ABV
- Can (12oz)USD 6.00

Wine

Sparklings

Cava, Bodegas Torre OriaUSD 9.00
Cava, Los Monteros, Brut RoséUSD 10.00

Rose

Garnacha, Lobetia, Vino de la Castilla 2019USD 10.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Château Gaillard, Touraine 2018USD 12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, El Viejo del Valle, Valle Central 2019USD 8.00
Gruner Veltliner, Weingut Hollerer, Austria 2018USD 13.00
Chardonnay, Lioco, Sonoma County 2017USD 14.00
Roussanne / Clairette, Jean Luc Colombo, Les Abeilles, 2018USD 12.00

Red

Rhone Blend, Grange de Payan, Côtes du Rhône 2018USD 9.00
Pinot Noir, Illahe, Willamette Valley 2019USD 15.00
Frappato, Paolo Cali, Mandragola, Victoria 2017USD 15.00
Cabernet Blend, Vieux Manoir, Bordeaux 2018USD 10.00
Cabernet ,Ryan Patrick, Rock Island, Columbia Valley 2016USD 15.00
Primitivo, Volere Volare, Puglia 2016USD 13.00

Sparklings

Champagne, Agrapart & Fils, Terriors, Blanc de Blanc, AvizeUSD 105.00
Champagne, Gatinois, AÿUSD 95.00

White

Albariño, Bodegas Vina Nora, Rias Baixas 2018USD 52.00
Sancerre, Paul Prieur, Sancerre 2019USD 55.00
Chardonnay, Vincent Dampt, 'Cote de Lechet', 1er Cru, Chablis 2017USD 85.00
Chardonnay, Fox Glove, Central Coast 2017USD 52.00

Red

Gamay, Yohan Lardy, Les Michelons, Moulin-A-Vent 2016USD 55.00
Pinot Noir, Dom. Meix Foulot, 1er Cru, Mercurey 2015USD 85.00
Pinot Noir, Eric Kent, Sonoma Coast 2018USD 72.00
Grenache, Domaine du Gour de Chaule, Gigondas 2017USD 72.00
Syrah, Domaine Courbis, St. Joseph 2018USD 64.00
Rhone Blend, Jean Royer Prestige, Châteauneuf du Pape 2017USD 95.00
Nerello Mascalese, Passopisciaro, Passorosso, Mt. Etna 2017USD 75.00
Aglianico, Elena Fucci, Titolo 2016USD 80.00
Nebbiolo, Azelia, Barolo 2015USD 82.00
Tempranillo, Muga, Reserva, Rioja 2016USD 77.00

What 3,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ruthie's All-Day offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Known for its "creative cocktails" and "delicious" menu, it's perfect for gatherings, family meals, and brunch. While the noise level can be high, the "charming" outdoor patio provides a cozy alternative. Highly recommended!

3,191 Reviews

D
David
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Good prices. Good service. Good value. RAD never dissappoints.
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Christina
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
thank you so much for accomodating our request for a quieter area- it was perfect! food was great as always. perfect location for an important dinner introducing my parents to my boyfriends parents
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Dessa
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came in at 12:30 pm hoping for the lunch menu, but I guess because it was the holiday season, they were only serving brunch. I ordered the RAD burger for $9 and it was a better burger than the $15 burgers anywhere. My family really seemed to enjoy the deviled eggs that we ordered 4x. Everything else that we ordered was also really good.
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Jim
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For the first time ever at Ruthie’s my meal was not excellent…pulled pork shoulder was dry and needed BBQ sauce to be edible. My dates meal of brisket was excellent
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Otis
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful brunch, the staff was great and accommodated our group of changing size. The hushpuppies are a highlight!
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David
VIP
Washington DC
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was slow/unattentive. Food was excellent. Definitely going back.
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Carl
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and the service was great. Ruthies is very noisy making it somewhat hard to hear the server and talk at the table. It is still a wonderful restaurant and one of my favorites in Arlington.
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Tiffani
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, services and vibes are perfection. Have gone for dinner and brunch with no regrets. Do it.
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Lynne
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service at great prices. This is an all-time favorite.
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Loida
VIP
Washington DC
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff ... we were 30 mins late and still got seated. Thank you!
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FAQs

Ruthie's All-Day offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 888-2841.

Ruthie's All-Day is rated 4.8 stars by 3191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 112 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

Additional information

Cross Street
Glebe and 5th St South
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ruthie's All-Day has 40 private parking spots assigned for our guests!
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matthew Hill
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ruthiesallday.com/
Phone number
(703) 888-2841
Catering
Ruthie's All Day provides off-site catering for all occasions and special events. We are able to provide drop-off platters, or provide staffing for more formal catered events. Please contact us at hello@ruthiesallday.com for more information!

Ruthie's All-Day

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Biscuits and Gravy

Ribs

To Share

Skillet CornbreadUSD 5.00

Harry's Hot HushpuppiesUSD 7.00

Crispy Smoked WingsUSD 12.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartar*USD 15.00

Brunswick StewUSD 8.00

Deviled EggsUSD 5.00

Sandwiches

Simple Sandwiches

RAD Burger or RAD Double Burger*USD 8.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 12.00

Big Bad Brisket SammyUSD 12.00

Black Bean Quinoa BurgerUSD 11.00

Salad Greens

Fried Chicken Cobb SaladUSD 16.00

Nice Grilled Salmon Salad*USD 18.00

Hearty Grain SaladUSD 12.00

Farm GreensUSD 8.00

Romaine SaladUSD 8.00

Ruthie's Meat

Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder

Smoked Brisket

Fried Chicken Tenders (Three)

Grilled Salmon*

Wood Grilled Hanger Steak*

Grilled Gulf Shrimp

Grilled Delicata Squash

Sides

Buttermilk Biscuits

Braised Greens, Smoked Tomato

Fingerling Potato Salad

Classic Chopped Coleslaw

Anson Mills Grits

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Glaze

Arugula, Shaved Fennel Salad

Hand Punched Fries

Ruthie's Mac and Cheese

Pulled Pork Pinto Beans

Crispy Brussels, Fish Sauce

Desserts

Warm Campfire CookiesUSD 7.00

Butterscotch PuddingUSD 7.00

Apple DonutsUSD 8.00

Cocktails

Mocktails

Almost Summer!USD 6.00

Garden SipperUSD 6.00

Tea RefresherUSD 6.00

Original Cocktails

Ruthie's All-Day LemonadeUSD 11.00

A Day on the GreenUSD 15.00

Garden PartyUSD 12.00

It's HerbaliciousUSD 15.00

A Sharp SunriseUSD 11.00

Tee TimeUSD 11.00

It's Berry Nice!USD 13.00

Variations of Classics

3411 (Old Cuban)USD 12.00

Peter's Word (Last Word)USD 14.00

It's Amaro (Julep)USD 13.00

House Favorite Classics

Aperol SpritzUSD 11.00

Moscow MuleUSD 11.00

On-Tap Old FashionUSD 12.00

Brews

Draft (Sorted by ABV)

Sour, Evolution, Day Crush Session Sour, Salisbury MD, 4.7% ABV

Lager, Aleworks, Weekend Lager, Williamsburg VA 4.8% ABV

Wit, Port City, Optimal Wit, Alexandria VA, 4.9% ABV

Pilsner, Eggenberg Pils, Austria, 5.1% ABV

Blonde, Brugse Zot, Blonde, Belgium 6.0% ABV