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    The Liberty Tavern

    3.9 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Linnea E.

    Good spot in the Virginia Square/Clarendon area for a more up scale dining experience. I've been a few times now for work lunches and everyone is always happy with their meal. On my most recent visit I had the steak salad which was excellent so definitely recommend that! The turkey club and wood oven pizzas are also good.

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    Caroline K.

    Loved eating here! Lots of seating inside and kept very clean. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful. They helped provide very quick and efficient service. The menu was very extensive, everyone's able to find something they like. The prices were reasonable.

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    Angela B.

    Every time I go to Liberty Tavern, it's busy. Bar is full and so are the tables. The food is delicious. I haven't had anything that I wasn't happy with. The espresso martinis and bubbly rose are my favorite libations. Though I did mention that the bar is usually packed, service is hit or miss. There are times when my friend and I will sit with glasses empty trying to get someone's attention for a refill and we have waited 15-20 minutes. Keep that in mind and be patient when the venue is packed.

    Jose P.

    Was in town with a few coworkers for a business project, and we all stayed in the same hotel nearby. The Liberty Tavern is a beautiful restaurant located a few miles from historic Old Town Alexandria. We were welcomed by a super friendly hostess, waited about 15 minutes, and then got a table upstairs. We ordered drinks, which arrived quickly. My drink was strong...just the way I like it. No complaints here. We ordered the toast with tomato and the calamari appetizers. The toast was excellent: very crispy, and the tomato was fresh and refreshing. The calamari was delicious. The breading was perfectly seasoned with a bit of spice. That breading was money. I ordered the Beef Tagliata e Fritte. Let me be clear: I've never been a fan of hanger steak. I've had plenty of bad experiences with this cut of meat. However, these guys did a great job with it. It was tender, perfectly cooked to a medium rare, and well seasoned. Bravo! The fries were good, and the arugula was incredible. The peppercorn dressing was amazing. To say the least, I walked back to my hotel completely satisfied with this meal. It was fantastic, and the historic setting was the icing on the cake.

    Aaron O.

    Really 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because it was pretty good. I met some friends here for lunch and had the tavern burger. It's a good burger, but smaller than expected. It was very well put together with a decently thick patty, but I would have much preferred a larger diameter than what was served. To put it in fast food terms, this burger has more of a Whopper Jr. footprint instead of that of a full-sized Whopper. There were plenty of fries, so no problem there. Ambiance was nice, as well a service. I don't live in the Clarendon area, but if I were to meet someone again for lunch, the Liberty Tavern would still make my list, but I'd be just as good looking for something different. Not bad, but with so many other options in this area, it doesn't stand out.

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    Tori C.

    I live close by the Liberty Tavern yet I've never been. I always notice people sitting outside enjoying the food so I'm not sure why it took so long for me to try. I came for happy hour with a few friends as a party of 5. I had the Dude 10 inch pizza and then snacked on appetizers with my friends. These included the fried calamari, Brussels sprouts, and French fries. I greatly enjoyed my meal! Our server was super nice as we all decided on drinks and food. He came around multiple times to ask if everything was going okay. I sat outside so I can't give any remarks about decoration. But it seems nice on the inside as well. I'll definitely be back!

    Shrimp and Grits
    Tiffany P.

    Husband and I came and ATE! We did the bottomless brunch and 25 cent drinks. Our hostess was the coolest (can't remember her name). Vibe was easy going and cozy. The shrimp & grits and French Toast were AHmazing. I love that you can order small or full plates. We didn't feel rushed. The metro is right down the street which is xonve for future visits. Street parking is around the way, for a small fee. Overall would recommend and definitely will return!

    Hand-Cut Fries
    Vanessa B.

    My experience at the Liberty Tavern was nice. I had the field green salad and french fries. Let's start with my faveeeee .. I love me some French fries and these did not disappoint! They were crunchy and seasoned to perfection! The chipotle sauce they served with them I was not a fan of but the ketchup was ! The salad was different .. I had the grains and greens and there wasn't that many chickpeas in the salad and the labneh added a different taste, like the labneh wasn't bad but it wasn't great either .. ‍, could be my tastebuds haha. The star of my meal was the fries and I would go back again just for the fries alone lol. Our server was kind and attentive. She kept our drinks filled and our table was cleared fast too as we sat after eating and chatted. Also - sidenote, I ended up in the chair that Barack Obama sat in when he visited!

    Rashi D.

    Went for HH! Ordered the truffle fries and brussel sprouts (both delish). A good spot near the Clarendon metro. Great service!

    Beef Tagliata e Fritte*
    Julia

    One of our favorite neighborhood spots! We bring so many of our visitors here because it's always consistent and the prices are great too. I love the versatility of the space, it's fun to sit outside when it's nice out, the downstairs has more of a pub feel, and the upstairs is more of a fine dining experience. The pizza is amazing, as well as the steak and frites.

    Ashley G.

    It's a little loud on the inside, but I enjoy the patio seating, which has a couple of heaters for the cold months. The food and drinks are both excellent, and the prices are not horrible. Service is really good too. The focaccia was particularly good.

    Truffle Hand-Cut Fries
    Megan C.

    Liberty Tavern is my favorite place in the Clarendon area. I love going here with my friends for dinner and unlimited brunch. All of their food is delicious, I've never had a bad thing! The waitstaff and bartenders are super helpful and attentive. The Caesar salad is one of the best I've had. The vibe there is great too, draws me in at least once a month!

    Dude Pizza, $10 during happy hour and DELICIOUS!
    Ashley C.

    I ate here for happy hour this past Sunday and it was a fantastic experience. I got the pesto chicken sandwich with fries, and two Dude pizzas because they were that good. Service was attentive and quick. The food was incredible, especially the fries as mentioned in several other reviews. The Dude pizza was so good that I had to get a second one to go. Prices were good for the serving size. There's indoor and outdoor dining. The indoor dining had some football games on, so the people at the bar were a little loud, but it was still a great experience. It's near Washington St. , so if you sit outside it could be a little loud, but not too bad. Overall I would love to come here again and try out more things on their menu. I would highly recommend it!

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    Solid food. Great drinks. Good service. Worth the trip. The Liberty Tavern was recommended by a friend, and I was glad I checked it out.

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    How is parking?

    Paid street parking, paid lots and garages near by. Not too bad at all!

    How late do they serve food?

    Midnight

    Do they have mimosas during brunch?

    Hi Conni! They do not have bottomless brunch as an option other than their regular $20 brunch buffet but you can get a mimosa a la carte for $7 each. Hope that helped!

    What's the time of the brunch buffet?

    They have Saturday & Sunday brunch

    Do they play music during brunch?

    No music up stairs and bar scene with TVs downstairs

    Will there be thanksgiving dinner this year?

    Most certainly please make reservation!

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    3.7(233 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    Devastated to hear that The Board Room closed recently! It was one of the first places I visited…read moreafter I moved to Arlington. With an extensive drink menu and plenty of board games it was a chill spot if you wanted to socially drink with friends and unwind after a long day.

    Parking was PERFECT. public parking garage underneath, and the elevator in the corner takes you up…read moreright to the front door of the restaurant. Could not ask for a better parking situation. Ordering was almost seamless. We got there at 1 o'clock, middle of the day on 4/18, plenty of empty tables. We went up to the bartender to take our order, and then gave them our table number and they delivered it. The QR code on the table only shows you the menu. It is not used for ordering, which was odd these days. Chill and super awesome bartender with the mother of all hickeys. Good pours. No Skrewball :-( I had the special, two hot dogs with tater tots. When it said double, I wasn't sure if that meant double the tater tots, but that meant actually two hot dogs. Really good. I also had the other special, the two pancakes. I meant to get the sausage, but they gave me the bacon instead. It was great. Well worth it. I thought that was the better value of the meals. They got a lot of board and card games. Very laid-back atmosphere, 90s and early 2000s pop on the music, comfortable seating, and good food. The prices were reasonable. This is one area that I think we are just going to have to deal with for quite some time. The give-and-take of prices,. Smothered tater tots, pancakes, two hotdogs with some tater tots, and three drinks came out to ~$55. NOT. BAD. Was it worth it? If this had been just a normal restaurant, I would've said no. It would've been more worth it if it had been about $40. But... nobody made us pay to use the board games, or the card games, and we sat there for three hours and had a really good time. So based on that, the fact they provide a venue for playing these games and hanging out for a few hours makes it all worth it. Really strange thing was that there was this balding guy with a beard that randomly showed up as a waiter. We had been dealing with a bartender, so this guy, kind of rude came on to us and we weren't sure what to do with him. He kind of blocked me from paying the bartender. Rude. Not a hangout spot every day, but certainly once a week, maybe once a month or more, definitely a place to meet up if you got a group. I was really surprised by the diversity of the people that were there. A lot of chess players, a whole table of middle-aged women, lots of different people playing games. I would give them five stars, but not quite perfect. The rude guy at the end was so odd. Otherwise, great location, great parking, the food was good, good value, and fun.

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    4.4(89 reviews)
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    Takes reservations
    Happy hour specials

    This place was super cute and a nice vibe! Our server was so nice and efficient. She gave really…read moregood recommendations on the drink menu and helped us decide when we were in a tough spot to pick some of our sushi rolls. This place is perfect to meeting with friends or even a date night. The back or the restaurant is dark, but in a good way. They also had live music Saturday night (not sure if this is every night). It was a good volume, until they went back to the restaurant music and then it got LOUD. Not too bad, just was shocked that it was so loud. For food we started with my fave, miso soup. After that we had the Chirashi. It was a nice assortment and a good start to dinner. Next we did the Dragon Roll, a classic and they didn't disappoint. We had a couple mocktails and drinks and were able to chitchat before trying the Marisol Roll which was amazing! Lastly, we wrapped up the night with the Earl Grey Crème Brûlée, a great sweet treat. I will certainly return to this spot. Not only was it a fun vibe, but the food was good and the service was awesome.

    Maybe we haven't been saying it enough but the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor NEEDS a good sushi spot!…read moreHaving only tried a couple items so far I'm still confident this may be it thanks to the team behind our area's Sisters Thai spots. On both visits I had the toro tartare on the specials menu and have tried the tequila-based City Runner spicy marg 2x now. There is something for all drinkers though, and lots of food selection. The atmosphere is chill, with great decor and thoughtful lighting and as the name suggests, bartenders always have a record going. The front room is largely the bar with high tops up front. They've put a cozier dining room in the back room. Great spaces for a friend catch-up or date. Since taking over the space from Cava, I also appreciate the bathroom upgrades.

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    4.3(134 reviews)
    6.2 mi•Old Town Alexandria

    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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    4.4(49 reviews)
    3.3 mi•Crystal City

    Randomly roaming around Crystal City area. Visiting what's new on our old stomping grounds. This…read morespot intrigued our appetite. Service was very friendly and accommodating! Place is very intimate and vibey at the same time. We ordered Gyoza be Boeuf, Steamed Shumai, Garlic Chives Gao, and the Char Siu Chicken Rice. We enjoyed the dumplings! Very fresh. Chicken was tender and delicious! Great spot for a date night!

    As far as I'm concerned, everything on this menu is a home run. Delicious, unique, and impossible…read moreto stop taking more bites even when you're so full you can barely move. We had the chicken karage and pork XLB to start. We were too polite to fight over the four small dumplings but chopsticks certainly clashed in the karage bowl - luckily the portion for that was large enough that even my cantankerous husband declared he could have been happy with that alone. For the main I had the garlic noodles with shrimp, and oh my gosh. Think of the scene from Ratatouille (yes that one) only with buttered noodles. This dish perfectly evokes comfort-food coziness while somehow also displaying complexity and class. Delicious. The cocktails are unique but passable. I had the nimbus cloud, an interesting mix of ingredients that earns the highly coveted designation of "not too sweet." Aforementioned cantankerous husband declared his old fashioned "the worst he has ever received in his life." Though probably his fault for not choosing something from the extensive menu. The new space in Crystal City is a nice vibe with a Paris streaterie/speakeasy feel, but watch your step in the alley as it's fully open to cars and therefore always steps away from chaos. We sat indoors and had a hard time hearing each other over the loud space (who doesn't love shouting WHAT? directly in your dining companions' ears through a mouthful of garlic noodles?) but honestly, once the food arrived we sort of forgot each other existed for a time. I'll be back for sure, don't judge the solo diner in the corner with enough garlic noodles to feed a family of four.

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