Best Brunches in Arlington, Virginia

Arlingtonians take brunch seriously with heated debates over who has the best brunch in town. From bottomless brunch tapas to Southern classics, Arlington has a global variety of gourmet brunch options, making deciding where to dine a challenge.

Medium Rare

Well-known throughout the D.C. area for their bottomless brunch, this lively restaurant offers steak frites prix fixe in a bistro setting.

“Amazing for brunch! You get unlimited mimosas, with an app and main course! I especially like the mimosa style because they serve bottles per table so you can pour the ratios yourself! The food was also spectacular! I got the steak and eggs and was so happy with my choice. My friend even ordered a second serving!” – Alana G. (Yelp)

Pictured | Medium Rare
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Ruthie's All-Day

This classic breakfast all day joint serves brunch on the weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of their menu items include a delicious Brisket Bennie, Apple Pie Pancakes, a Fried Chicken Biscuit sandwich and more.

"Here's the deal Jack! Ruthie's All-Day ROCKS THE BOAT! This place is seriously good. I have never been disappointed by anything I have ordered. The waitstaff is alway helpful. Do yourself a favor and visit this place." - Stringfellow H. (Yelp)

Tupelo Honey Café

This Court House cafe is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains. Their menu changes seasonally, but brunch hits include their famous fried chicken, waffles, benedicts and biscuits.

"Enjoyed a nice Sunday brunch! I had the steak and eggs, food was good and a size-able portion! Would definitely return to try more items on the menu! Also enjoyed a blueberry and grapefruit mimosa." -Robin R. (Yelp)

The Liberty Tavern

A local institution, this circa 2007 Clarendon restaurant features fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared by Executive Chef Matt Hill and his team. Their gourmet brunch buffet is a popular option, but the tavern also offers an a la carte menu.

"Best brunch in the area. Totally reasonable price and incredible quality of food. The breakfast pizza, the carving station and their amazing fried chicken are worth it all by themselves. Then add in everything else, including the dessert table with home baked goods and you are stuffed to the brim :)" -Joel B. (Yelp)

Pictured | The Liberty Tavern
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Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

Northern Virginia's only LGBTQ, straight friendly restaurant and bar, Freddie is a lively gathering spot known for its fabulous, diner-style breakfast buffet.

"I have always loved this place as it is so welcoming to everyone and the service is awesome! The brunch we had today was absolutely amazing! What a wonderful place. Truly a neighborhood gem. If you haven't been to Freddie's you are certainly missing out!" -J T. (Yelp)

Circa at Clarendon

Clarendon neighborhood bistro serving delicious New American food and drinks.

"One of the best brunch places around DC. Servers are friendly and the food is great. I had the eggs Benedict for brunch and it was pretty good. My friend had the fried chicken sandwich and it turned out great too. Would definitely recommend this place for brunch!" -Sarah S. (Yelp)

Lyon Hall

A lively neighborhood brasserie, Lyon Hall serves a delicious brunch with European influences. Popular items include house-made doughnuts, house-smoked salmon, and brioche french toast.

"Super cute for brunch date or brunch with a group of friends! I've been here a few times and they have both, indoor and outside seating. Their food is delicious & the service is awesome! Everyone is super helpful with the menu and nice!" -Jennifer B.P. (Yelp)

Pictured | Lyon Hall Brunch
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Ambar

Serving Balkan small plates, Ambar is a local favorite for brunch, especially for Balkan Experience bottomless brunch. Try the salmon Benedict, the spreads, meat and cheese pies and potato hash.

"Best bottomless brunch I've had!! And such a steal for the DC area - for $34, you can get unlimited drinks and plates with no time limit." -Emily D (Yelp)

Pictured | Brunch at Ambar in Clarendon
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Bar Bao

East meets West at Bar Bao in Clarendon serving its take on traditional Asian fare. Their bottomless brunch small plates includes Braised Pork Belly Bao, chicken dumplings, and Shiitake Bacon Gravy Biscuits.

"We came for the bottomless brunch and it was great! The 99 cent mimosas were strong and the food was tasty. Our waitress Sara was attentive and funny and gave great recommendations. We were not rushed at all, either, which is rare for Arlington/DC brunches." -Katherine F. (Yelp)

Palette 22

Located in Shirlington, Palette 22 embraces art and creativity serving up incredible flavors from around the world. Their bottomless brunch include churros, brick-oven pizzas, tacos and Spanish tortillas.

"This is one of my FAVORITES... for brunch! I love their brunch. Amazing bottomless menu. Everything is good.. especially the waffles and tacos! Recommend making a reservation or you may be waiting awhile. I'm still not the biggest fan of their dinner menu, but I do love that they have a "pup menu" for dogs on their patio." -Brie H. (Yelp)

top down view of a table covered in plates of breakfast foods including waffles and fruit during brunch at Palette 22
Brunch at Palette 22 in Shirlington

Ser

Though not bottomless, Ser's Spanish brunch is takes you to Spain with traditional tapas, cheeses, charcuterie boards, and fresh seafood.

"I love this place, especially for weekend brunch! Great service, fun cocktails, and the food is authentic and delicious. It's always nice to be able to see (via a large window at Ser) into the kitchen and notice a clean and vibrant environment with everyone working hard." -Marissa B. (Yelp)

Smokecraft Modern BBQ

On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Smokecraft Modern BBQ in Clarendon serves up brunch favorites with a BBQ twist. Dishes like pulled pork eggs benedict, craft Texas toast, and their western omelet truly shine.

"Smokecraft was a solid choice for brunch in the Clarendon area that we love. We visited for brunch and ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich, which is an award-winning item, and this was an explosion of flavors with every bite; we absolutely loved it (share it between 2!). The mimosa carafe is such a good deal ($10!) and it did not disappoint." - Tyrone Omar M. (Yelp)

Our Mom Eugenia

This popular Greek restaurant has entered the brunch scene with dishes such as tyropita, yogurt bowls, bougatsa, koulouria and Greek eggs benedict, as well as specialty brunch cocktails. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"An awesome spot with a large and expansive menu! Also, the decor makes you feel as though you are in Santorini, lots of whites and blues, which I love." - Jinny Y. (Yelp)

Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Buena Vida promises more than great food; it provides a space to make memories. Enjoy a curated unlimited brunch menu including small plates (for sharing with the whole table) and drink specials.

"The food is really solid - they had lots of options as a part of their brunch. The chicken soup was excellent - highly recommend. The chips and salsa were also very very good - this should be a given at a Mexican restaurant but something about these chips stood out. Other dishes I really enjoyed were the chicken quesadilla, the steak n cheese torta, and the breakfast skillet with sausage and potatoes. All the food came out hot and quick and was pretty tasty - yum!" - Cameron B. (Yelp)

Pictured | Buena Vida Gastrolounge
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Fireworks Pizza Arlington

Join Fireworks Pizza in Courthouse for their bottomless brunch every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

"First time experiencing their bottomless brunch and it's a great deal, $30 for various brunch options, snacks, and salad, plus $1-$4 drinks are a steal. The items we really liked: sweet chili Thai wings, T.H.S wings, avocado toast, lox pizza, breakfast mini pizza, yogurt parfait, fried chicken biscuit, Cobb salad, brussels sprouts, Mac and cheese, and beignets." - Tamara W. (Yelp)

Maison Cheryl

Located in Clarendon, Maison Cheryl serves up weekend brunch featuring French-inspired dishes like creme brulee French toast, French scrambled eggs, and pistachio croissants, as well as killer mimosa specials over at the bar.

"We had a very nice experience at Sunday brunch today. The food was very, very good French style cuisine and the service was good also. One thing I will also comment on is the food portions were larger than you would normally expect at a French bistro." - Mark F. (Yelp)

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