WHINO

4.5

49 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Gluten-free-friendly

There is no place like WHINO. The Art is the centerpiece in this stunning 6200 sq. foot restaurant experience complete with tasting bar, large craft cocktail bar, 5 large-scale immersive murals and open kitchen. The chef carefully curated a seasonal mix of international small plates to enhance the dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 290-3958
Website
http://www.WHINOva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Terry Natas
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of options from birthday parties with tables pushed together to semi-private events of 50-125 guests all the way up to full buy outs for 100-400 guests.
Private party contact
Shane Pomajambo: (571) 290-3958

Location
4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Area
Arlington
Cross Street
Garage entrances: N. Randolf St, N. Glebe Rd. Wilson Blvd pedestian only.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ballston VA Metro is 1 block away and has covered bridges that bring you right into Ballston Quarter on the 2nd Floor where WHINO is located, just next to Macy's.Located inside Ballston Quarter along Wilson BLVD, on the second floor. Garage has access from N. Glebe Rd and N.Randolph Street. Garage level 3 (G3) puts you right onto Mall Level 2 (M2) where WHINO is located.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baby Gem Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
Creamy Caesar Dressing | Pecorino | Parmesan Croutons
- Roasted ChickenUSD 6.00
- FalafelUSD 6.00
- Wagyu Beef & Lamb GyroUSD 8.00
- Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00
Roasted Vegetable & Grains SaladUSD 12.00
Hearty Lettuce Mix | Quinoa | Farro | Wheat Berry | Savory Roasted Pumpkin | Heirloom Carrots | Fennel | Cucumber | Tomato | Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Roasted ChickenUSD 6.00
- FalafelUSD 6.00
- Wagyu beef & Lamb GyroUSD 8.00
- Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00
Roasted CauliflowerUSD 12.00
Pecorino | Red Onion | Mint | Ladolemono | Yogurt | Honey
Brussel SproutsUSD 7.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts | Sweet Chili Glaze
Fried Veggie StripsUSD 8.00
Sweet Potato | Yucca | Plantains | Taro | Sea Salt

Whino Classic Small Plates

Whino Wagyu Beef SliderUSD 8.00
Jalapeno Shallot Jam | Camembert Cheese | House Cured Thick Cut Bacon | Brioche
Seafood SocarratUSD 19.00
Crispy Paella Rice Cooked In A Saffron Lobster Broth | Head-on Carolina Pink Shrimp | Clams | Monk Fish
Secret Spiced Fried ChickenUSD 12.00
Buttermilk Brined Green Circle Chicken | Hot Honey | Cheddar Grits | Cheddar Biscuit
Telly's Gyro / Falafel GyroUSD 8.00
Whipped Feta & Leek Yogurt | Tomato & Cucumber Relish | Pickled Red Onion | Phyllo Wrap | Choice Of House Blend Wagyu Beef & Lamb OR Falafel
Smoked OctopusUSD 18.00
Harissa Spiced Chickpea Puree | Arugula | Smoked Salt
Raw Tuna & Charred AvocadoUSD 18.00
Chili, Soy, & Ginger Marinade | Charred Avocado Puree | Watermelon Radish | Microcilantro | Guajillo Salt
Ricotta GnocchiUSD 12.00
Browned Butter & Sage | Delicata & Pumpkin Squash | Mushrooms | Scallions | Saffron Vegetable Brodo | Grana Padano | Toasted Hazelnuts | Truffle Oil

Small Plates

Ceviche PeruanoUSD 16.00
White Fish | Lime | Red Onion | Rocoto Chili Pepper | Cilantro | Garlic | Crisp Sweet Potato | Lettuce
Polenta Patatas BravasUSD 9.00
Polenta | Potatoes | Pecorino | Smoked Paprika | Tomatoes | Onions | Red Pepper | Honey | Microcilantro | Spicy Aioli
Beet PastaUSD 8.00
Garlic Beet Sauce | Coconut Milk | Gluten-Free Spaghetti | Gremolata Breadcrumbs
Roasted Squash & Coconut Red CurryUSD 12.00
Delicata, Kabocha & Zucchini Squash | Thai Red Curry | Coconut Milk | Jasmine Rice | Scallions | Parsely
Chickpea Hummus & Roasted CarrotsUSD 9.00
Chickpeas | Tahini | Za'atar Oil | Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Mushroom RagoutUSD 14.00
Cremini, Portobello, Royal Trumpet, Shiitake & Yellow Oyster Mushrooms | Tomato | Garlic | Onion | Truffle oil | Creamy polenta | Pecorino
Whino Grilled WingsUSD 8.00
4 wings per plate | Choose one Sauce Per Plate
- Korean BBQUSD 0.00
- Pineapple JalapenoUSD 0.00
- Maple Lemon PepperUSD 0.00
- Chocolate Raspberry (Contains Peanuts)USD 0.00

What 49 people are saying

WHINO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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WHINO boasts "cool artwork" and "creative signature cocktails" amidst a lively atmosphere. Guests love the "tapas style" menu, with standout dishes like sliders and fried chicken. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive," enhancing the experience. Despite occasional noise, the overall vibe makes WHINO a "great great spot!"

49 Reviews

J
Johnny
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I used to go to Ballston mall back in the nineties in my school years, what a change! and this restaurant was just a great experience!
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Jennifer
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time at Whino! The food was absolutely amazing! Quality ingredients and prepared to perfection! The service was absolutely outstanding - the sort of experience you have at much more expensive places! Our server was always exactly on time when we needed something, but didn’t rush us in the slightest!
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William
Washington DC3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We ended up getting our check and leaving. We only got 1 of our 3 dishes after waiting for one hour and thirty minutes for the other 2.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Juan was an amazing bartender and server. Top notch!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I forget about this place and when we went back yesterday we had a great time. They have fun events on the schedule. Good food! A little expensive though.
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AmyM
Washington DC77 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I sat at the bar for dinner and shared a bunch of plates. The wagyu burger slider was very good along with the chicken Caesar salad. The tuna and avocado was good but the avocado didn’t seem fresh. The beer selection could be better but my cocktail was very good. Service was fine. It nothing amazing. Cool atmosphere with the art gallery all around and lively conversations.
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JulieL VIP
Washington DC25 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had early reservations because none were available later. I certainly hope the wait staff was ready to help by the dinner “rush”, because they were more interested in talking to each other than taking care of the few tables that were seated. The Food was okay, the server didn’t order one of the small plates we had asked for, but we decided it wasn’t worth going to look for our server to get it. We actually had to find our server to get our check. This is definitely a one and done for us. With the food simply being okay and horrible service there are other places we can spend our money.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time. The food from the chef was phenomenal, the service was top notch, the ambience was amazing, everything was 11/10. Definitely will be returning
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this spot! Cool artwork inside - wines are reasonable and pretty good - I love tapas style so the small plates are always a hit for me
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had to wait a few minutes before getting seated and we were told nearly 10 minutes afterwards that an ingredient needed for the food selection was not available. Despite these minor issues, the ambiance, the food, and the waiter more than made up for it. We would still highly consider visiting this restaurant again.
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FAQs

WHINO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 290-3958.

WHINO is rated 4.5 stars by 49 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

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Garage entrances: N. Randolf St, N. Glebe Rd. Wilson Blvd pedestian only.
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ballston VA Metro is 1 block away and has covered bridges that bring you right into Ballston Quarter on the 2nd Floor where WHINO is located, just next to Macy's.Located inside Ballston Quarter along Wilson BLVD, on the second floor. Garage has access from N. Glebe Rd and N.Randolph Street. Garage level 3 (G3) puts you right onto Mall Level 2 (M2) where WHINO is located.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Terry Natas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.WHINOva.com/
Phone number
(571) 290-3958
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of options from birthday parties with tables pushed together to semi-private events of 50-125 guests all the way up to full buy outs for 100-400 guests.
Private party contact
Shane Pomajambo: (571) 290-3958

WHINO

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Charcuterie

Meats

Jamón Serrano 18 MonthsUSD 8.00

Smoked Margret Duck BreastUSD 9.00

Wild Boar LonzoUSD 11.00

Wagyu Beef BresaolaUSD 9.00

Cheese

Stilton BlueUSD 6.00

Comte FleurUSD 8.00

Truffle TremorUSD 9.00

FontinaUSD 6.00

Eat Your Veggies!

Baby Gem Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Roasted Vegetable & Grains SaladUSD 12.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 12.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 7.00

Fried Veggie StripsUSD 8.00

Whino Classic Small Plates

Whino Wagyu Beef SliderUSD 8.00

Seafood SocarratUSD 19.00

Secret Spiced Fried ChickenUSD 12.00

Telly's Gyro / Falafel GyroUSD 8.00

Smoked OctopusUSD 18.00

Raw Tuna & Charred AvocadoUSD 18.00

Ricotta GnocchiUSD 12.00

Small Plates

Ceviche PeruanoUSD 16.00

Polenta Patatas BravasUSD 9.00

Beet PastaUSD 8.00

Roasted Squash & Coconut Red CurryUSD 12.00

Chickpea Hummus & Roasted CarrotsUSD 9.00

Mushroom RagoutUSD 14.00

Whino Grilled WingsUSD 8.00

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