I want to give all restaurants the benefit of the doubt during COVID because I know everyone is struggling and doing their best. The bartender/waiter didn't seem too interested in helping us even though he wasn't very busy, and even though we had already closed out our bill and paid for dessert, they forgot to bring it to us. Since the bartender/waiter wasn't attentive, he didn't notice (after about 30 minutes of waiting, we finally asked someone). Food was good though! read more

This place is a GEM. I checked this restaurant out on Yelp while I was starving and the reviews looked so good that I decided to give it a try. First of all, my cousin and I arrived on a Friday around 5:30 PM and it had already started getting hectic. She told me that while she had never dined there, she had always seen it very busy, so it would probably be best to make a reservation in the future. We were seated immediately and all of the staff was SO friendly! We ordered the wings to start and when I say they were literally one of the top 5 chicken wings I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. I could literally order those twice & have a side of fries and call it a day. They were delicious. My cousin ordered the burger, and I had the short rib with polenta. I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this meal was rich and creamy. My cousin and I were so full when we left & had enough food to take home. I'm definitely going to be back. Their cocktails are also delicious! read more

We went here for brunch after the Army 10 Miler when alllll the Courthouse/Clarendon restaurants were jam packed with 3 hour waits. Barley Mac could accommodate our large group with no problem and I'm so glad it worked out! They have a fun make-your-own mimosa deal where you get to choose your own juice flavors and my BELT (Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato) was delicious. Service was quite friendly and they didn't mind that we lingered for about 2 hours. Will definitely be back. read more

I was really excited to try out Barley Mac due to the great reviews. I went in a Saturday afternoon for brunch. Once I arrived, I was given notice that I had a 90 minute limit for my reservation. It took over 20 minutes for me to get my mimosa due to the waiter forgetting to put it in the first time I ordered. Once I got it, it was gross. Also, if you want the brunch package special everyone at the table has to get it. We opted out. Instead I ordered shrimp tacos & the crab Mac & cheese. The shrimp tacos were good & so was the Mac and cheese until I started to eat more. I noticed the bottom was scorched, tasted & smelled burnt so I sent it back. The waiter was nice and offered to replace etc, but I declined. I also ordered a breakfast mule which was good, but I was expecting it to come in a Moscow mule glass with ice as it was not very cold; instead it came in a wine glass. Altogether everyone liked their food, but the service could have been much better. read more

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Really chill place to meet up with friends after work. I'd definitely recommend the appetizers as they look better than the entree options. We tried the wings, bruschetta, cocolli, and potato skins. I say my favorites were the potato skins and wings! read more

Barley Mac - Parmigiana Truffle Potato Skins - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Barley Mac is a great place to grab a glass of wine/whiskey without a doubt. The service has always been great and friendly. I have run into a couple of occasions where I curiously asked questions about certain drinks (as they do have a great selection) but on 2 occasions the person behind the bar was unable to give me any information which was disappointing. The food has always been good, though I typically prefer to order my food to go while I sip wine. It can be a little tricky to get service when you're on the high top tables by the bar however, which has been frustrating. The only other negative is that although they have TV's, they stuffed them in there at a weird, high angle which makes for a funny, but uncomfortable viewing. Still, I wouldn't go there for a sporting event but it's worth noting since they included TV's. Overall it's a great spot and if you see me, buy me a drink. read more

I was in here for happy hour after a long travel day and hit the Happy Hour. While I was most interested in eating, there were plenty of drink specials as well. $$$$$. Today we had a chance to stop for a snack and a few cocktails. Sitting outside in the sun, a few Man-Mosas and great service. read more

Barley Mac - Coccoli!!! - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cherished the specialty mixed drinks, they were my fave! The sustenance was entirely great too, however I had a pizza, so can't generally make a decision by that. However, in will say the fixings were incredibly new. We had the smores desert too and that was awesome. Our server was stunning - mindful and loaded with identity. I'll certainly be back. read more

Good spot to pregame before a night out or to meet up with friends. Food is solid and the drinks are good. Great outside patio. The place has great potential and will even be better once all the construction near the bldg ends read more

This restaurant is separated into a bar area with seating and a dining area. The menu is mostly American food - pizza, steak - but has some eclectic choices as well despite being a decently small menu. The appetizers are a great choice and my favorites include the brussels sprouts and coccoli (cheese, honey, prosciutto and donuts). My only complaint is that they change the menu every so often and seem to take off some great items (the leek and mushroom pizza). The service has always been very attentive, even when ordering at the bar. read more

Came here for a birthday dinner. No one enjoyed their food. It wasn't good at all. They need better ingredients, new recipes, cooks, a new executive chef...something. Only giving two stars because the actual restaurant itself was nice (decor, cleanliness) and the service was decent. read more

This is a very pretentious place. For example they have Mexican street corn as a small plate. It's $12 for literally one corn cob. They offer truffle Mac and cheese for $10. More like just mac. There was little to no cheese at all. The service is slow and they don't give any "f"s. Do yourself a favor and go to the bar on the corner called Quinn's. At least you won't be going to the 7/11 across the street for more to eat and drink. Since I am still waiting on my water to be refilled. read more

Ok- ok- soooooo good. The coccoli and Mac n cheese. We enjoyed - every bite was delightful ! read more

Barley Mac - Caccoli - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Mediocre food. Terrible service. The host was really rude to me and my partner. The way she first addressed me when I checked in for our reservation was not nice, and definitely not welcoming. We arrived a little bit before our reservation and she told me that we needed to wait for people to leave, clean the table, and then we can sit. We moved to the side and a couple of minutes later she comes back saying that we could sit in the bar area. Why not mention that at first? So disappointing. Also, looking around you can tell that we were not the only ones that struggled with tables... The appetizer was fast, but then we had to wait at least 15-20 minutes for our food. My partner ordered a side of pancakes that were really stale, cold, and just flavorless. I ordered the spinach & mushroom omelette and that wasn't bad but it just took forever. read more

Inconsistent. We frequent Barley Mac often as we live nearby and although their food and cocktails are delicious, sometimes the service is AMAZING and sometimes it is not. We got turned away because although they had tables open, their kitchen was too backed up to order anything until 4pm (it was around 230 pm on a weekend) so we were allowed to sit but would have to wait an hour and a half to order. Sometimes the service is timely, sometimes it is not. Sometimes their outdoor heaters would work, sometimes they wouldn't (more in Covid times). Their old fashioneds are fantastic and you can't go wrong with most of their food choices. read more

Foods good, but service and kitchen are extremely slow. Drinks are just alright, staff are nice.

The food was ok, happy hour prices made it better. The service was friendly and fast.

great location and atmosphere for any meal any time of day! located just a quick walk up the hill from downtown Rosslyn, Barley Mac offers a delicious menu for all tastes, including dishes like truffle mac and cheese, pork belly croquettes, carbonara pizza, and amazing brunch and dessert selections. they have an extensive drink menu as well. the atmosphere is very rustic modern but comfortable, spacious, and with quick service. i've seen it get packed during happy hours, so plan or reserve a table ahead. prices on the higher side, but you're paying for great quality and flavor. read more

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I love this place! It is perfect for happy hour, dinner and brunch!! Any time they have an event such as their BBQ I highly recommend snagging a ticket. The food is out of this world and you get to taste whiskeys for free! My only complaint is when they have a featured cocktail that isn't whiskey based.. if you are advertising as a whiskey bar I think that should be pretty standard. Also I wish there were better drink specials for brunch. read more

Absolutely loved sitting on the patio! Wonderful experience, absolutely loved the food we ordered, & had a great evening! (Ordered parm truffle fries, truffle Mac & cheese, & prosciutto pizza) read more

I can't believe I have never reviewed this place - so odd since I live around the corner. The food is awesome, on point, consistently executed and a changing menu all with affordable "neighborhood pricing." Cocktails are simple and well executed every time and service is always welcoming and warm. The down side - the crowd gets very bridge and tunnel /after work brassy and unsavory drunk - you know what I mean, like not sexy - this not a date place. Which is too bad, because it could be - also management tends to think they are Billy Dec, and I know Billy Dec - lol they're no Dec. but follow the chef on Instagram and you'll know what he is serving up that week. And you can plan accordingly - pS. I think they have the swankiest happy hour menu in the area (minus the crowd) read more

The food was great. No complaints there. The service was abysmal. We counted and waited 40 minutes for our waiter to check on us. I wish I could rate it higher because everything outside of the service was fantastic, but I basically had to hunt down the waiter in a hallway to get him to take my order. The chef's kiss is that we got the added gratuity for a 6 person group who saw their waiter four times in three hours read more

Yelpers!! Be it known that my wife and I met some friends at Barley Mac this evening and it was absolutely superb. The wait staff was swift and the food was excellent. I had the rosemary charred chicken which was perfectly seasoned and very moist. While I don't care for sprouts, I did thoroughly enjoy the sweet potato puree. My wife ordered the bone-in short rib, and after one bite I was ready to steal her meal like Uncle Sam steals a quarter of my paycheck. From start to finish, it was a great dining experience and I highly recommend. read more

Had a late brunch here today and service was pretty slow even though there weren't that many people..and my friends' fries came out cold but they brought out a ton of new fries which was nice. And the spinach and mushroom omlete made up for the long wait...not sure if it was just bc I was ravenous but it was so hearty and delicious. And it came with hash browns- my literal favorite breakfast side dish, bless read more

Swung by here for a quick lunch while on a work trip in the DC area. It's a nice, clean establishment with great service and delicious food. Definitely will return on my next trip! read more

I've come to Barley Mac about 3 times now and the food and service has been amazing all 3 times, but I will say their brunch options have changed every time as well which is a little frustrating. On my first visit they offered $15 bottomless mimosas with an entre for an additional $00.1 for every extra mimosa...so it was a great deal. The second time i went it was $35 for an entre and bottomless mimosas. The 3rd time, there were no more bottomless mimosas option, they were selling bottles of champagne $20 for one or $30 for 2 and an additional $4 for any mixing flavors other than orange. Honestly, none of these deals are bad in my opinion but the inconsistency is kind of annoying and it makes me worried they may be struggling which would suck because I love their food. All the food items I highly recommend are their steak and eggs, breakfast pizza, and their lobster benedict. All three items are absolutely amazing. Another thing I noticed is that they don't get very busy, so it is great for last minute reservations or if you have a larger group. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

My goodness, was this place good! From the food to the service, our meal was fantastic! My boyfriend and I shared the parmigiana truffle potato skins, they came out piping hot and delicious. For a main course I had the Angel hair with Wagyu meatballs and it was amazing. My boyfriend had the Italian Meats pizza and really enjoyed it. The server was awesome and he even brought out extra Pancetta for our potato skins, suggesting that you can never have enough Pancetta. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. read more

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Cozy Sunday brunch with friend. We ordered lobster Benedict, spinach omelette and the dough thing (popular here but I don't like it much). Definitely you should go to the drink - Griddle Cakes, fresh and crispy. Nice try. Environment is open and light. read more

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Always love coming to Barley Mac! The fall cocktail menu is delicious and there's always great new menu items! read more

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This will be my first of many reviews in the D.M.V. Area. I ate dinner at Kona Grill down the street Friday night and while I was walking there I saw Barley Mac and the atmosphere looked great. ( open patio, nice music, and dim atmosphere ). I had to try it out. I came the next day with my girlfriend at 10:50pm. I was greeted by one of the newest addition to the hosting staff. He seem pretty flustered but quickly sat us down at a table. I was unaware that the kitchen closed in less than ten minutes but our server Patrick still did a great job of up selling me the two special entrees for the night and a glass of wine. Our entrees took 30 minutes to come to our table which was brought by the manager Sean. He apologized for the lateness of the food and gave us a comp and a dessert on the house. The entrees were missing some ingredients and were way below par but this is where i found out the kitchen was closing sooner than i thought. Overall service was stellar and our issues were resolved in a professional manner. I will come back. read more

Solid staple in the neighborhood! Great spot for a happy hour with coworkers or hungry for tasty dishes! The onion soup is really good and the prosciutto and donut appetizer is a must try! My favorite dish on the menu is the gnocchi bolognese made with veal! As a native Italian, this dish is solid delicious every time I've had it. Always a good idea ! Recently tried the lobster pasta special which was ravioli, I wasn't impressed with the dish, had small pieces of lobster and a bland plain tomato sauce, not worth getting it. But the chicken and mushroom pappardelle was extremely good and must try! Service is always on point! Max is the bar manager and he is always attentive with your drinks. Also the Malbec wine was a good pairing with our meal, smooth and exactly what I was in the mood for on a Thursday night. For brunch, the lobster egg Benedict and the short ribs Benny's were two of my favorites. The lobster egg Benny's had plenty of lobster meat and was out of control good! read more

Good service. Clean and hip looking reataurant. Outer meals were ok. The shrimp linguini and the pizza were just a little bland. IMO this could have all been chef driven so if I would have gone on a Saturday night it might have been better. read more

Great happy hour. Good food. Great service! Wings, Waygu Meat balls, and potato skins are fantastic. read more

I'm really not sure how I feel about this place. My wife and I decided to get dinner here on a Friday night. The staff was attentive and the overall service was very good. We started off with the Coccoli; it was very good. We both got the Brown Derby cocktail which was also good. The major let down came with our main courses. My wife got the Chilean Sea-bass special and I got the lump crab cakes. My wife's Sea-bass was ok, it was actually a-little bland. I got the lump crab cakes(2) which again was ok, neither the best or worst crab cakes I've had. I did think the serving size of the crab cakes was a-little small, especially given the price of $30. The real surprise came when we got our check. It turns out that the Sea-bass special which was set at the market rate on the menu was $35. I was shocked since I didn't think the size, taste, and presentation was worth that much. In conclusion, I'm not sure I would try this place again, our meals seemed grossly overpriced given the lack of complexity of flavors, size, and presentation. Based upon my experience I would say this place seemed very trendy but the substance of our main courses didn't amount to much. read more

The food was good but goodness this place is bougie! We had to have the waiter explain almost every ingredient on the menu. The truffle mac n' cheese was notably good. The decor was really hipster and industrial chic. It's a good place to take someone you're trying to impress. read more

Barley Mac - Chocolate Gelato- $6 pricy but a lot of ice cream probably three scoops, enough to share - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I stopped in for happy hour on a Wednesday evening around 5:30pm. There were plenty of seats and tables in the bar area. There were plenty of happy hour drink and food specials. I had the Sweet Tarts beer, which was on draft, the steak and fries as well as the pizza. My favorite was the pizza. It was a pleasant surprise. I'll definitely be back read more

Barley Mac - Happy hour eats - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a great brunch spot! The mimosas (strawberry basil, passion fruit, and classic orange) were all amazing. I had strawberry shortcake pancakes, which were decent. The environment itself is nice, with plenty of natural light. The wait staff can be hit or miss, but worth it for the drinks! read more

Randomly found Barley Mac on a Sunday night while in from out of town. The Truffle Mac n Cheese was freakin delicious. Bartender was kind of friendly but extremely quiet. Decent beer selection. read more

For three people it took 1 hour for food to arrive, cold. A surplus of food sits at the counter, huge issue with kitchen to table service. Our food got brought out completely separately- each person got their food 15 minutes apart. Then all of the food is completely cold. The restaurant also was empty. Also someone's gotta tell the wait staff to use trays...I watched a waiter bring a table of food to a table of 5 one by one, it was insane. read more

Some of the staff is nice but be prepared to wait a very long time for your food. I had to leave without eating because it took 2 hours for my food to come out and the waiter caught an attitude when we asked for the check because we didn't wanna wait anymore. Wouldn't come here again. read more