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    Palette 22

    4.4 (2.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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    PALETTE 22 ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Chelsea A.

    So bummed that the palette in union market closed down but super thankful that this one exists. Went on Monday to enjoy their all night happy hour and had a time! Love the food, love $40 bottomless food and all that. Service was steady and really enjoyed the outdoor seating area- the vibes were chill and love it!

    Robert M.

    With the block party outside, Palette 22 was one of the many restaurants inundated with people on Cinco de Mayo evening. I was fortunate to find an empty spot at the packed bar. I couldn't get a real feel for the restaurant because of the crowds of people, but I did enjoy the artwork hanging in the bar area. They had $7 margarita specials, and I really should've ordered 2 because it was exactly what I needed. After devouring one order of chili shrimp tacos, I felt another was warranted. The taco shell was a bit inconsistent, soft in some parts and charred/crispy in others. The flavors were exceptional though, with the heat from the chili sauce paired with the shrimp and peanuts.

    SPICY SHRIMP & PANCETTA PIZZA  ARROZ FRITO CON HUEVOS
    Maria Gracias H.

    Okay, let's start with the highlight: $32.22 per person for bottomless brunch (including a waffle and taco bar) is actually quite reasonable. Since the menu is tapas-style, going à la carte can add up quickly--so definitely go for the bottomless option. Now, the food... it was just okay for me. And hey, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. Some dishes leaned overly salty specifically the dandan noodles, chicken skewers, and arroz fritos con huevos. If you're sensitive to salt just something to keep in mind. On the brighter side, the crispy Brussels sprouts were tasty (though a bit greasy), the lumpia was not bad, and the empanadas were delicious. The shrimp pizza was also enjoyable, just slightly salty for my taste. Service, unfortunately, was a bit slow. We were seated right away on the outdoor patio with our dog, which was great, but it took over 20 minutes to place our order. When a server finally came, she seemed surprised we had already ordered and mentioned there was confusion with server assignments. Another staff member came about 10 minutes later with water and tea, which added to the overall disjointed experience. Verdict: a great spot for weekend brunch with a fantastic outdoor patio setup--even on a chilly spring morning thanks to the heaters. Very dog-friendly and reasonably priced. That said there's definitely room for improvement with both food seasoning and service. Sharing this as constructive feedback--I'd love to see them refine things because the concept has a lot of potential!

    Manal C.

    My favorite brunch in Arlington! It's the perfect place for a few friends or a small family to gather and try so many different dishes. The waffle and taco bars are such amazing additions to an already great menu. I loveeee their Brussels sprouts, they're so crispy and they come tossed in some sort of sweet and sour sauce, the black bean hummus is a must every time as well! Highly recommend reserving a table here for your next brunch!

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    Scott W.

    Had an amazing experience. While I prefer just ordering a regular meal and avoid "all you can eat" opportunities (just my thing, not saying it's bad), my wife sone and I did go with their bottomless dinner and had a fantastic evening. It gave my wife, son, and I the opportunity to try many little dishes and enjoyed everything we had. These included: garlic maple chicken wings, carnitas tacos, crispy brussel sprouts, crispy criolla potatoes (probably my favorite; I ordered more because they were so good), chili crisp fried chicken sliders, jerk chicken skewers, tuna crisp, marinated cucumbers, chilled chili udon noodles, sesame steak skewers, and more (yes, we put her down ). We even made room for dessert. It was a great deal, wonderful food, and a fantastic experience.

    Rose Passport

    A special thank you to Iliana, who made our experience exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. She gave great recommendations, checked on us throughout the meal without ever being intrusive, and made us feel like valued guests. Outstanding service like hers is hard to find and made an already amazing meal even better.

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    Yasi S.

    Good quality quick service. Very chill low key ambiance. Food also quite tasty. The server I had was very efficient with our big work team group. I've been here several times. Going during happy hour was great, definitely will go back for that. At dinner time the place is very loud fyi.

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    Maria B.

    Best all you can eat spot for dinner! No food sitting out at a bar- order and it arrives fast. Perfect for our group of 8. Ordered as we went and everything was good to great. Thoroughly enjoyed the tender tasty steak skewers, cucumber salad, curry chicken empanadas, and crispy Brussels sprouts. It is easy to go overboard so avoided rice or bread items like pizza. Saved room for a luscious flourless chocolate cake and glad I did! 100% would return. John, our waiter, was very helpful and friendly.

    10'4'2025 Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Garlic- Maple Chicken Wings, and Jerk Chicken Skewers.
    Jada C.

    Whew, there's nothing like a great tapas restaurant w amazing décor, and tasteful music. I must admit, street parking ain't easy, but it's not impossible, and it's pretty affordable. Hubby and I first visited this place 2.2025. I located it on Yelp and thought it'll be great for brunch. I didn't even catch the part about the all you can eat EVERYTHING for$32 bucks, $4 for libations. It was a great visit. What did we enjoy? Everything! Literally everything !! Jerk Chicken Skewers, Brussels, Waffles, Tacos, Bellini, Mimosa, etc!! I returned 10.2025 solo, and this place continues to be magnificent. The service is always top tier. I ordered the brussels, chicken wings, and jerk chicken skewers and whew, they were amazing !! I highly recommend this place to everyone to visit at anytime. You will not be disappointed! There's attractive and creative art work throughout the restaurant. There was an artist near the front door during both visits. Great touch!!

    Red Sangria. $39 bottomless tapas w/half off drinks.
    Rob C.

    First time here for something other than brunch and I like it. I like it a lot. This is only my second time having tapas but I really enjoyed this. Nothing was bad but the scallops and the steak did standout. The sliders were good also but if I had to order them, 1. Steak Skewers 2. Scallops 3. Wings 3. Port City Beer (tie) 4. Sliders 4. Sangria (tied) 5. Tuna Our waiter was very helpful and the rest of the waitstaff was very giving. We were getting all types of food we didn't order. For instance, I didn't order the steak skewers (the first time). They just brought them over. Guess I looked like someone that would like steak skewers. They weren't wrong tho! The first time I came was for Father's Day brunch (Thank you my child!). The buffet had so much on it and everything was so good that I couldn't wait to get back. It did take me a while to get back but I put myself on a dining budget so I had to wait a while but I'm going to increase my budget so I don't have to wait so long next time :-).

    SESAME STEAK SKEWERS
    Alexander C.

    I love the overall concept of Palette 22. For just under $40, you get a delicious, multi-course dinner of phenomenal, flavor-packed tapas. It's perfect for almost any occasion and ideal for casual, family-style dining--which happens to be my favorite. The service is great, the food comes out quickly, and tables are cleared efficiently, making the whole experience feel smooth and well-paced. Everything tasted great! My standout dishes of the day were the Green Papaya Salad (GET THIS) it was so complex and juicy! i imagine it would be even better paired with crispy pork belly. The seared scallops were also very good. A solid go-to spot when you want variety, great flavors, and a fun dining experience.

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    Lisa A.

    A lot going on in here- cool vibe. Artwork on the walls by locals-If Im not mistaken they are for sale. A plethora of food options. For one price you can try as many options on the menu as you choose. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the under cooked churros. Crunchy on the outside-undercooked on the inside. We also had pizza-the topping of the Mexican corn pizza was good-but the crust could have used more flavor. The texture and density were great-but slightly bland for the crust itself. I'd go back-

    CURRY CHICKEN EMPANADAS
    Starvel D.

    I've been here a few times for brunch, but this was my first time coming for lunch. I absolutely love the concept of a bottomless meal & I wish more restaurants did this. It's a great way to try everything on the menu so you can figure out your favorites. Here's a list of everything I tried. Seared scallops - These were cooked & seared perfectly. The sauces were a little overwhelming so for the second round I ordered them on the side so I could dip the scallops. Crispy brussels sprouts - Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite veggies. What makes these so good is the soy-chili honey and the sesame-almond granola. It's giving salty and sweet with a little crunch, which brings so much flavor and some texture to the dish. Marinated cucumbers - I enjoy cucumbers, but I wasn't expecting much from this dish. I was pleasantly surprised. It's like a little cucumber salad. The shoyu, tahini miso, and lime served as a light dressing. Very refreshing. Chicken curry empanadas - This dish was just ok for me. I think I was expecting more curry flavor. Pork & shrimp lumpia - I was introduced to lumpia in middle school and I've been eating it ever since. This was some solid lumpia and I'm glad that they added shrimp. Typically, you have to pick one or the other, at least that's been my experience. Spicy shrimp and pancetta brick oven pizza - This pizza alone was worth the trip. I could eat the crust drizzled in garlic butter by itself, but they didn't stop there. They topped the dough with meat, cheese, chilis, and a scallion pesto. Perfection. Pork belly bao buns - You can't go wrong with hoisin glazed pork belly wrapped in pillowy soft goodness. Butter chicken tikki masala - So much flavor in this little bowl. It's butter chicken, carmelized onions, roasted corn, & tikki masala sauce with some basmati rice hidden underneath. It was love at first bite. I would easily eat a full sized version of this dish. Chili shrimp tacos - I was getting full at this point, so I only had a few bites. Each mini taco has 2 plump shrimp with kung pao sauce on a bed of slaw topped with peanuts, radishes, & cilantro. A simple but yummy dish. Mocha parfait - I'm not a coffee drinker but I love a coffee dessert. This layered dessert had chocolate fudge cake, espresso mousse, chocolate ganache, & chantilly cream. It tastes as good as it sounds. In my opinion, chocolate & coffee is a winning combination. Lemon vanilla tres leches cake - Adding fresh berries & a hint of lemon was a nice twist on one of my favorite desserts. In the past, I've only had this dessert plain. The fresh fruit added some texture to the softness of the cake. I enjoyed both desserts but this was my favorite of the two. Well, that concludes another delicious Palette 22 visit. The only thing left for me to do is come back for dinner.

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    My frienda and i went in on monday for happy hour and chris took care of us. Best bartender in town. Come see him.

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    Delicious! Did the brunch and have had all you can eat dinner. Service is excellent! Love the art it's so pretty and it can be purchased.

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    How does the bottomless mimosas work?

    So for their brunch, the food is bottomless at the set price and then you can get a Bellini, a Mimosa, or a Bloody Mary for a discounted price of $4.22. They do not actually offer bottomless drinks.

    Do they offer bottomless brunch during the week? How much is it for kids?

    Just weekends currently since the last time I went!

    Do I need a reservation?

    Yes, especially on the weekend.

    Is this place good for kids?

    For sure, get atmosphere.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Service dogs

    Bottomless brunch is jus bottomless food? No bottomless mimosas included

    Food only. I think there are VA laws prohibiting bottomless alcohol

    Are they children-friendly? (have highchairs)?

    Yes. I believe they do.

    Do they have heaters outside?

    Yes they do! But last time they didnt have propane so i would cal ahead !

    Do you need to make a table reservation for happy hour?

    I'm not sure, but I made a reservation through open table and it was nice and smooth. Walked up to the hostess and sat right down. Went at 11:30 for brunch

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes, they do. Salads, octopus, ribs, wings, tacos, etc.

    Can you take home leftovers from the bottomless brunch?

    No you cannot.

    When does brunch end?

    I just called and they said 10:00 to 3:00, but given the other answer I would just call and double check.

    Do they take separate checks?

    Yes! When we were there they easily separated the check. I'd advise telling the waiter that you want separate checks when you order.

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    Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub

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    We have been to Samuel Beckett's many times over the decades, and it remains a reliable, simple,…read morevalue option for dinner or drinks or brunch in Shirlington. Not special, but reliable, with something on the menu to please anybody. It's not our first choice for food (this isn't exactly a chef-driven restaurant), but if you like Irish fare, they do a respectable job with all of that: corned beef, bangers & mash, lamb, fish & chips, etc., plus burgers and "bar food"-level salads and the like. Samuel Beckett's deserves extra points for NOT raising prices to the same degree as some of its Shirlington neighbors. For a table service restaurant these days, it's a greater value than it's ever been, and that's much appreciated.

    We had a reservation after a show at Signature, and were seated promptly. It's decorated with old…read morebooks and it's charming. Our drink orders were taken promptly. We shared the Irish baked brie. This was tasty but definitely could have been warmer. I had the Lamb Stew as my entree. It was just OK. I prefer a creamier sauce, and the lamb wasn't as tender as I expected. The Irish brown bread (thin slice) that accompanied it was tasty, but the butter was not Kerrygold as the menu states. I'll select a different entree if I return. My friend had Shepherd's Pie which she enjoyed. She also ordered the bread pudding. I had a bit but it was too sweet for me. We did enjoy the ice cream that came with. Karlen, our waiter was attentive, and offered to split the cost of our appetizer. Much appreciated!

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    King’s Ransom

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    I absolutely love King's Ransom! The atmosphere is really dope. It is definitely hard to find as it…read moreis in a pizza shop. I went there with one of my friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. It is a nice quiet, hidden speak easy with great vibes. The service was impeccable. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. She gave great suggestions for drinks. We decided on a sour. Which was whisky, lemon, and honey. It was perfectly mixed and served. I also tried the Toki Highball which was excellent. It was rich in flavor and not too strong. If you are really into Whisky King's Ransom needs to be on your list to visit. Unfortunately, we did not order food but the couple next to us ordered the pizza and fries and it looked delicious. The ambiance was great. Its a little upscale with dark lighting. The raised bar and lighting add to the unique experience. This bar is great for date night or just a night out with friends in Alexandria, Va. If you are in the area check it out...you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

    We planned a happy hour cocktail before dinner at Josephine's. I'm genuinely baffled at why anyone…read morewould rate this place as anything special. The "hidden" speakeasy is just a second floor bar. (And the bar is nothing remotely like a speakeasy vibe). Tried to order Hendricks gin. Nope. Then Bombay Sapphire. Nope. TheFour bottles of gin that no one had ever heard of. "How about a Jamesons"? Nope. Poor selection of booze and zero atmosphere. (The bartender was fine, though not at all apologetic about the lack of standard liquor selections). There are way better bars....

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