Where to Dine with Large Groups
Give your attendees a taste of Arlington flavor at one of our local restaurants. Unwind with some Southern cuisine or craft beer, don stylish attire at one of our celebrity chef restaurants, or travel the world with some delicious international fare.
Below is a selection of group dining spots by neighborhood, cuisine type, dining style, and group capacity.
- Ballston Quarter, Variety of restaurants, spaces and price points
- P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Asian fusion, casual dining, upon request
- Rustico, American & Italian, casual dining, 250 reception, 90 seated
- Uncle Julio’s Rio Grand Café, Mexican, casual dining, private and semi-private dining
- Bar Bao, Asian Fusion, casual dining, up to 350 with a buyout
- Cava Mezze, Modern Greek, casual dining, 120 seated
- The Cheesecake Factory, American, casual dining, no private dining, large groups accommodated
- Circa, New American, casual dining, upon request
- The Liberty Tavern, New American, casual dining, 125 seated
- Lyon Hall, French Brasserie, casual dining, private and semiprivate dining spaces
- Pamplona, Spanish Tapas, casual elegant, upon request
- Whitlow’s on Wilson, American, casual dining, up to 200
- Courthaus Social, American, casual dining, indoor-outdoor event spaces
- Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar, casual dining, 30 seated, 45 cocktail
- Me Jana, Lebanese, casual dining, upon request
- Tupelo Honey, Southern, casual dining, upon request
- Crystal City Sports Pub, American, casual dining, up to 300
- Jaleo, Spanish small plates, upscale casual, up to 185 seated, up to 300 reception style
- McCormick & Schmick's, Seafood & Steaks, Seafood, casual elegant, 45 seated, 60 standing
- Portofino Restaurant, Italian, fine dining, from 20-65 people
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Arlington, American & Seafood, fine dining, up to 180
- Busboys & Poets, American & Middle Eastern, casual dining, 80 Seated, 120 Standing
- Carlyle, New American, upscale casual, multiple private and semi-private spaces
- Osteria Da Nino, Italian, casual dining, up to 50
- Palette 22, small plates, up to 250 seated, 300 reception
- Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastropub, casual dining, upon request
Author: Kathleen Murphy
