I heard the Rhodeside grill was closing. The county wants the tax money for some condos or townhouses that will be going up in the place of the restaurant. Pretty bad. I went after church. Two metro stops and a bit of a walk and I'm there. I have never visited before so I was curious as well. I grab a seat at the bar and the bartender comes over. I'm deciding on a beer. I need a minute...and I decide on a Solace. I'm looking at the menu. Lots of choices... I decide on a build your own burger. Cheddar cheese, pickles, fresh onion slice on a potato roll with a side of fries. The US hockey Olympic coverage is on. Nice!. The first solace is gone and I'm on to number two when the food shows up. Look good, fries are crispy. It's a good size burger. Tasty with the beer and fries. The restaurant has a homey feel to it. If I lived closer it could qualify as my go to place for a burger and a beer. I'm sad it's closing. I hate to see people who work hard out of work. I had to visit before the last day. I may go again. It's not far from home. read more

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Love this spot. I typically go for some beers after work on Friday. Good prices and easy. Service is good as they always notice when papa needs another cold one. Great wings. Tons of TVs to watch whatever games you please while listening to live music. Also a good spot to watch the NATS. If you see this and are deciding between Rhodeside and Quinn's on the Corner. Pick Rhodeside every time. The food is actually good and they don't have the wrong prices posted on the menu. This is the sports bar to be on the courthouse side nearing Rosslyn. read more

Stopped by Rhodeside girl for a quick dinner last night and was not disappointed. Plenty of seating inside, we were able to sit at a high top by the bar. We were there for happy hour (4-7) and the prices were great for drinks. Everything came out fast. My friend got the steak sandwich and said it was very good. I had the Diablo chicken wrap, which was also very good but I wish the wrap was filled a bit more. I am definitely adding this place to my list to go back to! read more

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I used to come to Rhodeside Grill all the time when I lived in the area -- the service was hit or miss then, and it seems like not much has changed in the intervening years. Vibes are somewhere between family restaurant and dive bar, with an eclectic audience to match -- lots of regulars mixed with recent college grads. Plenty of beers on tap, as well as spirits and other drinks. Plus they're a sit down restaurant, so you'll have lots of options for American fare, from bar food like wings, to more substantive entrees. Not a bad option, especially if you're in this part of the orange line corridor. Just don't expect the liveliness or the modern feel of some other bars in the area. read more

Rhodeside Grill - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It is with great sadness that I report the closing of Rhodeside Grill!!! We went there for our date night a few weeks ago and saw the sign on the door - closed! We were devastated!!!! This place, this little unassuming great bar/restaurant is gone for good, getting ready to be torn down to make way for a new generic condo and - worst of all - without Rhodeside Grill. We discovered Rhodeside Grill by accident. We saw LOTS of people coming in and out and we thought we would try it too. What we found was a bar that served some of the best and imaginative menu items ever! I never had a bad meal at Rhodeside. I always knew dinner there would be solid and good and tasty and fun too!!! To the owners of Rhodeside - thank you so much for the years of great meals I had there! I hope you open another restaurant soon so I can continue with the great food coming out of your kitchen!!! And you should be very proud of your success and your concept! Rhodeside was, in a word, a winner every time!!!! read more

Limited outdoor seating but lots of space inside and at the bar. Love the open window/bar concept. Came for Raw Bar Thursday for $1 oysters- not a bad deal! The muscles are $6 and have flavorful white sauce. The peel and eat shrimp are also $6 but only 6 pieces- I'd rather get 6 more oysters. But the shrimp was seasoned well and a good size. The hush puppies are always my weakness. Fresh out the fryer with a mild chipotle ranch type dipping sauce. Our waitress was fantastic- Kaylee I think? Everyone we encountered were super friendly and nice. Need to sit at the open bar next time! read more

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I love going to Rhodeside for trivia Tuesdays. The vibes are exactly right for a night filled with feeling like you know less about the world than everyone around you. The music is great, the participants are having a good time, and waiters time their service around the questions being asked if they notice you are participating. While losing at trivia I really enjoyed my order of the Falafel & Quinoa Bowl. The falafel was fantastic, not too dry like some places make it, and a real standout in the bowl was the cauliflower which was spiced with something I couldn't place but really punched up the whole thing. I'll be here again every Tuesday I can. read more

Rhodeside Grill - Falafel & Quinoa Bowl - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came in last week for Happy Hour and sat at the bar. The two guys working behind the bar were very friendly. They also had great Happy Hour specials, as well as a seafood special which was SUPER affordable. I opted for the wings and they were AMAZING. Crispy, juicy and seasoned very well. Live music and a great selection of local beer. This is the perfect after work spot. I want to come back for dinner soon! read more

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Packed house! We had visited this restaurant after the Marine Corps Marathon finished and it was completely packed! The last table left was outside so it called our name. Service wasn't the quickest, but can't really complain too much there given it was a packed house and we were outside. I personally was not a fan of my Philly Steak bites, but I could see the potential. The pretzel sticks were classic, tasted like pretzel! The salmon on my dad's salmon sandwich was amazing!! The fish was cooked very well. He did mention that it was too heavy on the coleslaw. read more

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Solid neighborhood spot for really anything: lunch, happy hour, dinner. There's tons of comfortable seating indoors as well as outdoors; and a parking lot! The menu really has something for everyone. I'm a fan of the nachos and the chicken fantastic sandwich. Both are good sized and pack lots of flavor. To drink, there are plentiful beer and wine options, and some solid cocktails too. A recent favorite of mine has been an orange flavored clarified cocktail (forgetting the name). Service is good, always friendly. read more

Love Rhodeside. It's the closest thing around here to a dive bar. Food is fine like a 6.5/10. Nothing to write home about. they have a great beer list. BUT it's SO expensive!!! 3 soft pretzel sticks for $15??? Happy hour deals are like $1 off... see image, their specials menu features a low price can, which ended up being $8. I would go here more often if it weren't for the expense like c'mon read more

Rhodeside Grill - Specials menu featuring their "low price" can, which was $8 - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Rhodeside never disappoints! The angry penne pasta and the Patty melt are always good. We ask for the patty melt on a brioche bun & always order extra ranch. The food comes quick when ordering takeout and is still hot! read more

Rhodeside Grill - Angry Penne Pasta, patty melt - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place has really gone down hill since my last visit. Servers and bartenders do not seem happy working there. Food is so-so. If the kitchen looks like the bathrooms, god help us. read more

I've been going to Rhodeside for over a decade and it's one of my favorite restaurants/bars in arlington. There are so many great things about this place: Amazing staff & service Great patio Great place to watch sports Delicious brunch Trivia night Comedy night Live music Great drinks/bartenders And more! This place is chill, casual and has so many delicious things on the menu! They have food specials every night, a great happy hour... i could go on and on! You won't be disappointed! read more

Rhodeside Grill - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First time here and was impressed. Food was really good - my husband and I shared the crab and artichoke dip and both loved it. He had a burger (huge and great) and I had the chicken pot pie. If a restaurant has chicken pot pie, I try it and am often disappointed. Not this time! It was one of the best I've had, nice chicken portions, flaky crust, and full of flavor. The ambiance was fun, with live music (good band who listened when folks said it was a bit loud and turned the sound down). Lots of people who seemed to be regulars. The one point lacking (and why it's a four star and not five) was the service. It was on the slow side and the server didn't seem to want to be there. Despite that, we'd definitely go back. read more

A second straight Sunday visit to watch the Minnesota VIKINGS game. This time against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, 11/13/22! We arrived at 11:30 AM. Ordered a CLUB Sandwich while a few of us got the Omelet and Waffle Breakfast Buffet. Got a Diet Coke, a Shirley Temple and water for our drinks. Server was great! The guys who worked at the bar took our drink and food orders. It was a little slower this time around since the downstairs bar area was fully packed with Vikings' fans. Got some Quesadillas, complimentary Chicken Wings, cake and shots during the game as well. Towards the end of the game, got a Brownie Sundae which took a while to get since we had to tell the bartender a couple of times since he forgot the first time to put in our order. But when we did get it, tasted really good! Crowded this time around! All of the tables were taken. There were even people standing in the middle of the area while watching the game. And what a frickin' crazy and ridiculous game it was!!! A constant, back-and-forth affair during the 4th Quarter and OT! Insane finish!! Enjoyed the second half very much. Vikings were down 10-27, 17-27, and 23-27 with less than 50 seconds left. Then somehow scored a defensive TD to get ahead 30-27 with 40 seconds to go. Allowed Bills to tie at 30 and then got a FG in OT to be ahead 33-30. Josh Allen threw an interception with a minute to go at the Vikings' 20-yard to seal the win for Minnesota! One of the craziest games, ever! Great win for the Vikings. People were going nuts! Let's Go!!! You Like That! SKOL. Skol. SKOL!!! read more

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I was driving around with a friend and liked the name. So we stopped and ate the best meal of our Arlington visit. It wasn't too crowded, but wasn't empty, and service was excellent; it was clean and nicely decorated (a bit eclectic but what does "Rhodeside Grill" really sound like for decorations?). The food was surprisingly good. Since this was a grill, I had a steak, which was cooked to perfection and just the right size for me (about 12 oz). My friend had salmon, which he said was excellent, and it didn't smell too bad to me (I don't eat fish). The sides were huge, and we were too full to get desert. This is a sort of out-of-the-way place, very close to heavily trafficked areas, and I'll be back next time I'm in the area. The prices weren't too bad, especially since restaurants have gotten much more expensive lately. read more

My friends and I love trivia at this location. Although lately have been disappointed by the lack of reservations. They have changed their policy and only allow reservations for groups 4 or smaller, if your group is larger they request 4 people to be present before they will seat you. Luckily the manager fixed this problem when I brought it to her attention. Their beer is somewhat over priced. Food is just okay. They won't split checks. Overall, it's fun for trivia but wouldn't come just for the bar or food alone. read more

Great place for a gathering, or just lunch. Big family gathering, 30 people or so. They worked with us to pick a great menu. You know, crowd that big, there are always GF and vegan folks. Staff handled that magnificently. Later, two of us for lunch, good food and service. Good food, good drinks. Really nice, helpful people. read more

This is a solid bar place. They have great happy hour specials and other daily specials. There was live music when we went and it was crowded but managed to get a table. They have plenty of TVs to watch sports and the bar food was solid where the sandwiches had a good portion of mean and the fries were good. I would definitely stop by again. read more

Rhodeside Grill - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Back again :) Returned for Thursday Night Football and the Raw Bar deals I read about! My server's name was John and he was fantastic -- charismatic, detail oriented and overall a great guy! Drink wise, you know I had to double back for the Pear Me A Gin since I raved about it the first time. Had 2 of those and a shot of Milagro Reposado by the time the game had ended. Foooood :) Alright so like mentioned before it was Raw Bar night! HAD to grab some raw oysters ($1)!! Also grabbed a mussel pot ($5)! If you love spice, be sure to ask for some hot sauce on the side for our oysters. The mussels were savory; I thoroughly enjoyed them. My tag-along grabbed some Fried Mozzarella (well done lol) and I ordered the Nachos and added steak (cooked medium) and guac! I'm a sucker for authenticity and the guac tasted so fresh, that if it wasn't, it would've made a believer that night! All in all, another great night and my Skins got a win. Not too shabby for a Thursday. read more

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the ambience is cute. The service was good. The waiter had good honest suggestions. I ordered the salmon medium well, but it was well done and pretty dry. The smoked wings were really juicy and delicious, even the carrots were really fresh. The chicken pot was REALLY good quality . The puff pastry was really flakey and the gravy is flavorful. read more

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I've been coming here for years. The food is always delicious, good drinks and quick service. Love the ribs. They have a great downstairs bar area that's available to rent. Limited parking is the biggest drawback of place. read more

Rhodeside Grill - The bar - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Food good, vibes great, service bleh. We've come here twice to watch some sports. They have a nice outside patio and a great vibe at the bar. Their food is pretty decent- we recommend building your own burger. The chicken quesadilla had strips of chicken in it, they couldn't bother cubbing it I guess. We loved their beer selection and the Moscow mules on draft. Bathrooms are small and a bit dirty. They have live music on Friday which was great. Their bartenders realty couldn't care less you are there. You have to legit stop them to get their attention and they don't acknowledge your or give you menus for 5-10 minutes after being sat at a fairly small bar. I wanted a third drink but neither bartender came up (and if they did it was with their back turned and quick) for a while. Could be understaffed but both times we came, even at an off time, the service was slow and unfriendly. read more

The bartender with the man bun and black nails was horrible. Service was awful. He was extremely rude. I will not be coming back.

Bottom line: for a roadside grill/diner, it hits the spot! Great local place we keep coming back to when we want a mellow, tasty dinner. Offers healthy options in addition to rich classics. My partner loved the Angry Penne pasta, and I had the Buddha bowl with grilled salmon (I think it is a vegan dish without the added fish). The grilled salmon itself was phenomenal! read more

Rhodeside Grill - Buddha bowl - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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OK vibe for NOVA and I wanted to like the place, but the drink pricing is deceptive. As I was finishing the drink I thought the sour mix was a little too sweet and yicky, but who cares, the drink is only $5 - alas. If a rail 'drink' is advertised as $5 on HH and you order a "rail whiskey sour" you'd think they'd be upfront enough to say "oh the shot is $5 and the sour mix an extra $4", which the waitress explained (and it didn't seem for the first time) when the receipt came. Two charges for one drink is also a tacky look. So $9 for a rail drink, during HH? You can get a signature cocktail during HH across the river in Georgetown of all places for $10, and at much swankier places. Not sure what Rhodeside is going for. read more

Rhodeside Grill - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My friends and I came here for brunch on a Sunday morning and had a delicious meal. We got there right when it opened at 10am and were seated right away, but it took at least 15 minutes for a waiter to come over and get us water/take our drink orders, which is why I'm docking a star. We decided not to drink that morning, but some of the breakfast cocktails looked super good. Additionally, the mimosa deal is crazy good - the first mimosa is $6 and refills are $0.05! I ordered the Rhodeside Benedict, Florentine style (two poached eggs, English muffin, spinach, and hollandaise) with home fries. The portion size was generous for the price and the quality was good. read more

Rhodeside Grill - Eggs Florentine - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is the epitome of a great, old school neighborhood bar. Above average food for a bar. Not incredible. But good. Fair prices. Good specials for happy hour. $1 oysters and other raw bar deals on Thursday. Half price wing night. Random comedy shows in basement (not sure if that's still going on). Friendly bartenders and waitstaff. Parking! Very random mix of patrons. Lots of outdoor space. read more

Solid food, good vibes, and good service. On a late ish weekday night this was a great option to chill and eat. The wings and cauliflower appetizer were delicious. Got the big burger which was okay. Too much meat to extras ratio for my liking. Bottom bun was soaked through by the time it got there. I'll partner it with the cauliflower next time and have a fantastic combo. Service was good and I liked the vibes here inside and out. read more

Rhoadside Grill is a neighborhood bar/restaurant that serves a good variety of American dishes, cocktails, and beer. They have many types of beer, including local brews. The decor includes a lot of rustic wood and pictures of Arlington and Washington DC from years ago. They have 13 big-screen televisions broadcasting sports. It was very noisy in there when the dining room was half full. My wife and I ordered a Farmer's Omelet and a Rhodeside Rancheros. The Farmer's Omelet had 3 eggs, mixed cheese, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, scallions, and hollandaise sauce. It was served with home fries and plain toast. The omelet was lightly salted, and the eggs were somewhat fluffy. It had plenty of cheese, mostly mozzarella with some cheddar. Their cheese blend did not have much flavor. This is the first place that I have seen mozzarella cheese in an omelet. There wasn't much bacon or sausage, but what was there was very good. The eggs and filling were moist. The vegetables were fine. The hollandaise sauce had a mild flavor of egg and butter. No lemon or peppery flavor. The toast was plain and thin. It came with butter and grape jelly. The home fries were lightly salted and fried well. Overall, this was a good-tasting dish that could use some improvement.    The Rhodeside Rancheros had House-smoked pork, refried black beans, salsa roja, mixed cheese, eggs over medium, and crispy corn tortillas. There was a pureed black bean sauce poured around the tortilla. It needed more seasoning. The pork was smoky, tender, and moist. We asked for the eggs to be cooked over easy. Everything was cooked well. Overall, this was decent tasting. The flavor was predominantly ground black beans and mild salsa with a touch of smoked pork, egg yolk, and cheese. The bean sauce and salsa lacked depth of flavor. They needed more seasoning and savoriness. If you get this, ask for over-easy eggs because the egg yolk helps the flavor.    The dining room was clean. The restrooms were small, especially the space around each toilet. There was a urinal and 2 toilets in the men's room. There were 2 toilets in the lady's room. They were relatively clean. The service was friendly, a little slow, and hard to find. The food here should be considered above-average bar food. It won't impress a connoisseur. This is a good place to hang out if you don't mind a lot of noise. That's why I gave it 4 stars. read more

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Rhodeside grill is an unassuming restaurant/bar you can sit outside at and enjoy a beer and some food in Arlington. It's been in the neighborhood for years, and in the summer months the tables outside can get packed with people. The steak nachos were tasty, and I was pleasantly surprised at how juicy & flavorful the steak was -- well worth the $6 up charge. read more

Rhodeside Grill - Nachos with steak- very good! - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have been coming to this bar every week for 5 years. I LOVE this place. However, tonight the owners keep it so dark in here that I have to pull out a flashlight to see anything. Please just turn the lights back on, it 9:30pm read more

I recently tried Rhodeside grill for brunch and it was amazing! The rhodeside rancheros were cooked to perfection and the mimosas were so refreshing. My friends and I tried a bunch of different flavors and loved each other, my favorite was the hibiscus mimosa. We sat outside and loved it, they have great outdoor seating and seemingly pretty spacious indoors as well. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a tasty brunch in the Arlington area read more

Summary: Great place to eat and watch football KUNG PAO WOW I will admit I have been here a few times but never thought to write a review. This place has something unique- Kung Pao Chicken wings. I don't even like chicken wings but I love these! Crispy skin with a taste Kung Pao sauce. Excellent while drinking a beer and watching the game. Also- they have a a great menu, they have a few options for seafood and they have two levels- one is the main dining room and an event room for dancing. Personal recommendation- the Nachos are more than you would expect. Burgers are tasty and have a really nice presentation, don't forget to ask for crispy fries. Salads are mediocre but their bartenders tend to pour heavy so that may make up for mediocre salads. If you order anything- the Kung Pao wings are worth the money. Service- the servers are busy so order everything at the top and the bartenders are managing a busy line so don't expect a full conversation. Nice enough to make it a usual spot during football season. Oh- they keep the place kind warm- wear layers but dress casual if you are wondering. CONS Parking sucks but it's Arlington so it's not their fault. Bar stools are really uncomfortable- they have been worn in. Busy servers but it's a busy so be cool Dress is casual and so is the environment read more

Rhodeside Grill - Kung Pao Chicken wings - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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A Thursday night and the restaurant was about half full. Service was slow and rarely ever showed. Food was good. Drinks were fine and overpriced. Loud and not nearly as loud as I assume it would be filled. Not a great spot. read more

I attempted to get into another establishment and was unsuccessful and ran across this place. I took a seat at the bar and was just in time to catch the breakfast menu. The staff was very friendly and the bartender fixed me a tasty drink that I thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the crab dip and waffles with a side of sausage. Let's start with the crab dip, when it came out it looked really good but the flavor and lack of crab (in my opinion) was disappointing especially since it's so close to Md, I think my expectations were high. The waffles were light, fluffy and very tasty with a good size portion. I also liked that they had a slight crunchiness around the edge. read more

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I will absolutely always love this place. I've been coming to Rhodeside for the last 10 years and have never been disappointed by their food. Honestly one of the meals I would choose on my last day of living would be the Diablo chicken wrap or Mac and I would die a happy woman. I have never had a bad meal there and at this point I have tried most everything on the current menu and several dishes over the years on previous menus. Probably some of the best cocktails you'll find in Arlington also, and they have a rotating menu twice a year in addition to a featured cocktail I'm pretty sure once a month. I love the fact that they have daily specials to get to try something fun and new. Trivia on Tuesdays is a lot of fun and the servers all get in on it and play with you. The hosts and servers can be a little hit or miss but 80% of the time you're going to get a really attentive, very friendly server. The bartenders create the drinks and do such a good job with making delicious, balanced cocktails. I love that they feature a lot of local beers on tap and they have a couple rotating taps every month. The inside is so cozy and they have a really great outdoor patio area with umbrellas, TVs, and water bowls for your pup. They also have a small parking lot which is really hard to come by in this area, and you can usually get a spot unless it's trivia night. But otherwise, it's pretty easy to find paid parking on the street. Unfortunately Rhodeside is going to have to close because the city has decided yet another apartment building is more important than this fine establishment that's been around for decades and has been firmly part of the courthouse Arlington area. I really hope they end up re-opening at a different location, I would be so sad to not have Rhodeside again. Overall, this is an incredible bar and I encourage anyone in the area to stop in. read more

If you want service here, don't sit at the bar. Bar staff tend to camp at the end and talk to one another. Took 45 minutes to get a Mac & Cheese when there were maybe 5 tables. When the dish came it was dried out and cold with a piping hot plate underneath. Evidence it died under the heat lamps. Tots were ok. Can't really mess those up too much. I've been here off and on with mixed results. If you want a better version of this food, head down the hill to Open Road. read more

Rhodeside is an energetic and well run spot. I always enjoy stopping by when I am in town. Wish it were closer so that I could become a regular. I have never had a bad meal there. The staff is always very professional and friendly. Everybody in the establishment is awesome! Never had subpar experience and the fellow restaurants goers and great. I love this place and can't wait to go back! Ask for Kenuel !! He will ensure you have a great time! read more