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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3156 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 91 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
  • 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!
  • 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

What 3,156 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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 in Arlington is a top-notch dining experience, offering "spectacular food and service" with a diverse menu that caters to everyone, including vegetarians. Guests adore the "creative cocktails" and generous portions of BBQ, brisket, and seafood. While its popularity means it can be "very loud," the "friendly staff" and delightful outdoor patio make it a must-visit spot. Be sure to make a reservation in advance to enjoy this "neighborhood gem."

3,156 Reviews
  1. Kerry

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    While the menu might look common place, it's the quality of the ingredients and thoughtfulness of the preparation that makes Ruthie's outstanding, and a neighborhood gem. We were greeted like family, service was attention and professional while informal and friendly. The wood fire grilled branzino was outstanding -- hot, moist, perfectly seasoned. Each dish, while familiar in concept, has a surprise twist that is so pleasing.

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  2. Duane

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always come here for the BBQ and usually order the beef brisket but decided to order the pulled pork shoulder. I should have stuck with the brisket. The pulled pork was a little dry but with the savory sauce it was delicious. I went with Mac & chess and the crispy Brussels for sides and was more than full. Glad I made a reservation because the place was packed!

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  3. joan

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a wonderful relaxing meal. Brought friends visiting from Boston for a local hotspot meal! Those apple pancakes are delectable & worth the calorie splurge!

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  4. Drew

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, will certainly dine at Ruthie's again.

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  5. Sidi

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the area. Every time I come here the food is excellent. The brisket, Mac and cheese, burger, brussels sprouts, and cobbler are some of my favorites. Looking forward to the next time.

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  6. Caitlin

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the restaurant was visually appealing but also quite cozy and comfortable.

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  7. Charles

    San Francisco

    145 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always bring our out-of-town visitors to Ruthie's All-Day - whether it is for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Today's lunch special - a pulled chicken sandwich with white barbeque sauce, cheese and crispy onions - was a hit with our guest. Ruthie's remains the best go-to dining venue in Arlington!

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  8. Janice

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ruthie’s always delivers delicious food. Our server tonight was great! He was very attentive and pleasant.

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  9. Geri

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place for brunch. Everything we had was excellent.

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  10. Doug

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service were excellent, and the Asst. GM (Kyung Lee) went above and beyond to accommodate my parents who were in town visiting. This is now my favorite brunch spot in the DMV and we will definitely be back soon!

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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 3156 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 91 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruthie's All-Day

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
  • 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!
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