Excellent spot for late night apps and drinks with an intimate group of friends or a date. Maybe skip for dessert or if you're expecting large entrees that wow. Beautiful lighting, excellent house cocktails. Beer and wine menu is OK so I would recommend for spirits more than anything else. We left before the weekend DJ arrived, but the background music had me feeling chill and relaxed through dinner... just what I needed. read more

WHINO - Trying out for restaurant week! Cocktail: Conversations by the Fireplace - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I can't say enough great things about this place from the moment I walked in and was immediately aww struck. The art work and decor is absolutely breath taking. I love that they have art available for sale that is created by local artists. Now on to the food! The wings amazing, gyro amazing, even the brussel sprouts were good I was pleasantly surprised everything was bursting with flavor! They have a full bar and various wine selections. The happy hour menu is reasonably priced and the full menu had an amazing amount of tasty selections. It's in a prime location with plenty of shops to explore around it as well. Overall this place is definitely a gem and I'll be back soon! I would highly suggest you check it out too!! read more

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Whino has not only great food but also contemporary art and retail figurines for sale. Smoke octopus with harissa chickpea purée and smoked salt was my favorite small plate; also enjoyed the wagyu beef sliders and asparagus and fava salad with a glass of pinot grigio and dona fresca. Bridget, our server, provided friendly and attentive service that you don't often find these days! Wish I could have stayed longer to soak up the beautiful view, art work and just browse the retail store. I'm definitely coming back for happy hour! read more

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Went here with my husband for a date night and ordered a variety of small plates. My husband really enjoyed it. I loved the fried chicken plate and the roasted carrot and hummus plate, but while I felt like the flavors were bold and items unique, I was disappointed by items that were listed on the website that weren't there when we arrived for our reservation. I understand that happens from time to time if a kitchen runs out of something, but the waiter said they'd completely removed dishes from the menu a while back. I'm a food preplanner. I love going over a menu and picking out the things I want in advance, but to find out items weren't there when we arrived was disappointing because the menu had been changed and the website didn't reflect the update, which affected my individual experience. The staff was wonderful, very on top of everything and willing to make minor adjustments to plates, like leaving mushrooms off one of the items. For me, I wouldn't personally go back, because I'm not a rotating surprise menu kind of person, but if you like that and exciting unique dishes, you'll probably enjoy it. read more

Amazing happy hour! We weren't free until 7pm so we didn't expect to find a happy hour still open but this place was until 8! The prices are great and the food was a good portion and delicious. The wine pours were generous as well. I didn't get to try the oyster shooters but my friends said it was really refreshing and fresh. The sliders and poboy were big portions, and the drink selections were great. We got a free cheesy polenta tempertots for checking in! Our server was super friendly and attentive. Will be back. read more

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This was the first time I visited WHINO. I just moved to Arlington and was alone for New Year's Eve so I thought I would go try it out. It was great they catered to me. The service was awesome. They even got me a table and reserved it for me though I didn't have a reservation. They really made me feel at home. The food was amazing the ambience the people and the DJ was amazing. They threw a great party New Year's eve and I'm glad to have been able to bring in the new year with awesome people. read more

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We went to Whino for their opening night tonight and it was AMAZING! Food was incredible and we loved the cocktails. Service was a tiny bit slow but that's very normal given its opening night. Our favorite dishes were the charcuterie, fried chicken, scallop aguachile, octopus, and beef sliders. The sourpuss cocktail was on happy hour and so good! I don't like sweet cocktails and these were perfect. We can't wait to come back! read more

WHINO - Charcuterie board with amazing toppings - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Really underwhelming food. We came here on a Saturday night for food and drinks and it was dead! Super quiet inside, no real buzz or atmosphere. Our server was lovely but the food was very generic and many dishes were very small for the price. We had the beef slider, it was just fine, extremely greasy though. The chicken wings were very disappointing. We got Korean bbq- no crisp to them, sauce was all sweet- no other taste. The polenta patatas were an odd consistency, not great flavor. The fried chicken was all breading and no chicken. Very mediocre food all round. We didn't finish many dishes and the server never commented on this. I wouldn't recommend and I wouldn't return. read more

I expected WHINO would be all about the drinks, art, and atmosphere and not so much for the food. I was gladly wrong! The food, on balance, was really good. For us, the Tuna & Avocado was hands down the star. (We've eaten a lot of tuna tartare at different places of the years.) For the price, this is worth a visit in itself. The spiciness was perfect for bringing out the freshness of the fish and the creaminess of the advocado gave it an added dimension of decadence. Our other favorite was the seafood socarrat. Some people didnt seem to care for it in the reviews, but we both found it very unique in taste and texture. We found the smoked octopus solid as well and worth repeating. We ordered every meat on the chactuterie menu. It was ok, but for us, not too memorable and likely dropped from our next visit. For drinks ( I was recovering from a hangover :- ) ), so we each had a mocktail ( Mula Amarilla and Lost Paloma). We both thought the Mula Amarilla was the better drink and the Lost Paloma lacked in flavor. Service was ok. It was friendly, and we did get an explanation of what was being served, but I think is in need of a little more polish and customer attention, even at this price point and vibe, to be aligned with the high-quality food. Total price for four meat chacuterie choices, three other dishes, two mocktails and slightly less than 20% tip was $115. The bottom line we think it is worth another visit to try the food again (and some adult beverages next time)! read more

We went out here for a date night. The pacing between plates was perfect, and all of the food was delicious! I left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. At first, the menu was a little difficult to navigate, and I had to Google a lot of things (but that's on me for not being daring enough). The menu is ordered from left to right and consists entirely of smaller dishes meant to be shared. This works great for two-person parties, but it could be costly for bigger groups. However, you will be served a three- or four-course meal! The only thing I was bothered about was the price of the salad. For only Romain lettuce, Caesar dressing, and two big croutons, it cost $12. Everything else was reasonably priced. Will definitely go back, lots more to try. My favorite dish was the Cheesy Polenta temportots! read more

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Cheap-ish happy hour, decent food but weird portions, and slow service. Our server was very nice but either they forgot to put our food in or the kitchen took 40 minutes to send out a side of Brussel sprouts and a slider. The slider was $7 and it felt like theft because of the size and lack of flavor. The brussel sprouts, wings, and polenta bravas were each good and a more normal portion for their cost. The art inside the space was cool to checkout but I wish the concept had been explained while we were dining. There's definitely room to improve and with it, I'd return. read more

WHINO - Happy hour - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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WHINO is my jam! I love Ballston Quarter as a whole and WHINO is probably my favorite place to hang out and enjoy delicious small bites, craft cocktails, and art. I just realized they offer wine tastings on Fridays; so I will definitely be back to partake on future Fridays. We enjoyed a guided wine tasting on our last visit. The small plates menu has alot of delightful spins on traditional fare. The food and beverage menus are very diverse; so you can feel pretty safe bringing a group to WHINO. The art is very interesting and I like that the works are a sampling from various artists both local as well as international, who are looking to grow their exposure. There are also live bands on certain nights. The business itself was hatched during the pandemic between two friends who enjoy ecltic food and art experiences. I will definitely be back often. Thanks for always providing a great experience! read more

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My girlfriend was recommended this place on social media and looked good to me so I figured why not. Had a little trouble finding the place at first. We were walking around outside Ballston Quarter a while before we realized it was on the second floor of the mall. When we did get there it was surprisingly not busy but we did still have reservations anyway. We got taken to a hi top table next to the window and it was a great view overlooking the courtyard area. We order the Laid Back and Derecho cocktails. The Derecho wasn't too heavy on the alcohol and was one of the better rum drinks I've had recently. Not much of a gin person but the laid back was good from what I tried, nice and refreshing. For food we were told by our server to order multiple things since it's all shared. We ordered the tuna and charred avocado, oyster shooters, the Whino wagu beef sliders, the cheesy polenta tempertots, and the secret spiced fried chicken. Yeah it's a lot but it was a later brunch so, we were hungry. The oyster shooters had a great combo of flavors with the Fresno's, lime, and tequila. Tuna and charred avocado was also great, strong on the citrus flavor with some good spice. Wish there was more chips (I think it was chips) on the side though. Wagu sliders had a lot going on too, thick bacon, a jalapeño jam, and Camembert which I'm not used to on a slider. The polenta tots was one of my favorite parts, perfectly crisp outside, soft inside with a Oaxaca fundido for a perfect dip (we added chorizo but for $2 might not be worth it, still good though). The secret spiced fried chicken was our last dish and it was very satisfying. The chicken had a nice crisp to it but I did get some parts where it was kind of like a fried mush, possibly just spices and dough. Still good mostly and even better with the hot honey. The cheese grits were pretty flavorful, definitely could taste the cheese, something I'm not used to with cheese grits. Lastly, the cheddar biscuit was also a nice touch, not too dry good enough to sop up the grits. Place definitely lived up to the review we saw online and a little more. The ambiance and art around just makes the whole place great to look at and around. Staff was friendly and helpful with picking out stuff on the menu. I plan on coming back here for dinner in the near future to try out other stuff. read more

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Came here last Friday for our weekly date night dinner and I definitely enjoyed myself . I will definitely be going back because I got full and there were items I still wanted to try. The decor is also beautiful as well. I will say next time I'll probably prefer regular seating we enjoy watching people cook our food but with the open concept we didn't have to be as close. read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My first experience at Whino was above excellent. The manager on duty made me feel like VIP from the second I walked in. The food was outstanding and our gorgeous server went above all expectations with her knowledge of the menu. If I could rate my experience a 10 star I would. I'll most definitely be back. KUDOS Whino! You're the restaurant to beat! read more

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Invited to dinner and a Chartreuse Tasting at the new spot, WHINO. What a great spot and vibe for dinner, drinks or both! Chartreuse is a uniquely flavored liqueur. A spirit which has become "trendy" and more popular in the last year. They showed us how it can be drank neat to appreciate all the 130 herbs and spices it is made with or how to create our own cocktails at home. I prefered the Green Chartreuse rather than the Yellow, but overall I think I'm a wine girl! Food was okay, but ambiance was even better. Art is displayed throughout the restaurant which gives it a gallery feel. I believe the artist will visit to discuss renderings at a later date. Staff were helpful and friendly. I will return and bring others with me to share in the experience. Maybe a Wine Tasting in Nov or Dec. Must make a note to self to check out the website to catch the dates and tickets. Love this place! read more

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First time visiting WHINO. I was impressed with the art decor, service, and food selection. I would recommend getting a charcuterie board to share; the honey was so good. The drinks were okay. read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Sliders were raw, chicken wings were undercooked and portions were small. Drinks were the highlight of the experience

If you are looking for a great place to hang out with friends and grab a glass of wine, this is the place. The place carries shareable food in case you get a little hungry and has some great as well. Don't worry; This place also has cocktails. The best part is on nights, they have music, and it's quiet, so you can still converse while enjoying the atmosphere. read more

Meh very small portions to the price my goodness the staff had to serve a straightforward face read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My new favorite place for drinks and charcuterie! Happy hour is until 8pm! I've literally tried everything in the menu and nothing has disappointed. If you are looking for a good time with friends please go! The service is always great and services are every personable. Drinks are strong! read more

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Fantastic place for our business dinner! Just the right blend of fun & fancy for our group of 10. The art installations were fun to check out, and the cocktails (like the smoky old fashioned) were super tasty The only tough thing is finding the entrance! Go into the mall and take the escalator up to the 2nd floor. Then navigate your way over to their corner of the mall and head in. I'd love to see more signage at the mall entrance on how to get to WHINO as a number of folks in our party arrived on time but showed up late due to getting lost in the mall read more

New restaurant in Arlington. Just open up 4 weeks ago. Very nice vibe. There are art pieces on the wall and little figurines in front of the store for sale. Sour puss drink- good. If you like grapefruit Tuna & charred avocado - soo good Spiced lamb ribs - burnt. A lot of fat Octopus- delish. Charcuterie meat & cheese - good. The nuts and honey that comes with it is amazing. read more

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fun spot, kind of hard to get too but once you make it the cocktails are awesome and the vibe is fun

They currently have an extended happy hour that runs for 3pm to 8pm. Wines and Prosecco are $6, beers are priced at $5, and they have about three cocktails that are priced at $10. They also had some great happy hour food prices although I did not partake. The price points outside of happy hour are actually quite well priced as well. The ambiance is nice. I was able to go on a date for $68 which we know is pretty well priced for this area. It's inside the mall and easy to get to with street parking and plenty of parking garages. Everyone was nice. read more

I had a great experience at Whino! We went for the first time on a Tuesday for HH. It's kind of hard to find the restaurant, it's on the second floor of the mall above the bar taco. The restaurant was not very busy. The ricotta gnocchi was amazing and definitely worth trying. I'd go back just to order that tbh. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower were also solid options. The polenta potato bravas was not what we expected (wish I took a picture) it is like 4 squares of the ingredients listed. The happy hour deals were okay, but its nice that it lasts until 8 pm. I ordered the jungle book from the HH cocktail menu and theres not much to say about it, I definitely want to try some of the other drinks/wine next time. The staff was attentive and the overall atmosphere was cool, with lots of art on display. They have a list of events and live music they host that looks fun to try. Overall, I recommend giving Whino a try! read more

10/10 for vibes! The art work and graffiti all over makes for a really unique and fun dining experience! Menu is a bit limited but everything we had was tasty and they had solid happy hour deals! read more

Enjoyed a delicious Easter brunch at this location. The secret spiced fried chicken and and grits was amazing. Tender nicely seasoned chicken and yummy buttery grits with a fresh cheddar biscuit. The French toast was also fresh and delicious. Great shareable dishes! Great bottomless mimosas deal. Service provided by Myles was fast friendly and very attentive. Beautiful decor. Art throughout is a bit strange but otherwise loved this brunch experience. Will definitely revisit. read more

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very hip cool concept having an art gallery within it. ambiance is cool and the host as well as our server were super friendly and interactive. Didn't love the food or drinks. I don't drink so I tried 2 out of 3 of their mocktails and didn't like either of them. We ordered the wings, the cheesy polenta tots, the tuna & avocado, the wagyu sliders, and a couple other small places to share. My favorite part of the meal were the wagyu beef sliders and the gelato for dessert. The coffee & cookie and the raspberry sorbet were SO good. read more

Excellent choice. The food and music was great. The location was a bit far and parking was good but hard to find the place itself. Once in though, you are sure to enjoy yourself. read more

Came here on a Friday night with a reservation and had a wonderful time! All of the food we got - brussels sprouts, gnocchi, and squash curry - was so good and had really unique flavors! The drink I got was on the happy hour menu and I didn't love it. The moscow mule was solid. Ambiance was cool, art was interesting! read more

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I am not a picky person. How do you mess up a salad??? And roasted cauliflower? The slider was good and so was the Caesar salad! Get that! Waitress was very nice!! read more

@whinoinc 10/10 !! Whino is modern, artistic and somehow also cozy. The staff is awesome, kept our waters filled and checked in regularly. Let's get straight to it, happy hour goes til 8PM (!!) and has such a unique menu of food and beverages. Pumpking carving contest bev : Unique, flavourful, the sugar spice rim was my favouritie part lololol Rosé : AMASING, I need to know what it is cause it's top 3 favourite rosés Polenta tots : great app & shareable with yummy sauce Grilled octopus: DE-LIC-IOUS & will absolutely get again. Arugula brought out the flavour really well Paella : phenomenal flavours, I loved the crispy rice that brought this dish together Waygu sliders : again, FLAVOUR and texture was so good and melted together perfectly Brocolini : was okay, great for pallete cleansing and some greens cause healthy-ish The art is awesome and so cool to look at and have a drink, the rotate exhibits which I think is very unique and cool. Overall great place to go, will 100% be back! Also located in ballston quarter, which is like mall oriented because everything is in one place which I absolutely adore read more

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Great atmosphere and good food. They have two bars, one ball is smaller that the other. The smallest bar is the least active, it could've just been that day. They offer shared drinks for up to 5 people for the price of $60. The restaurant displays beautiful artwork. I is a great date night spot. I would visit again. read more

I guess I don't quite know where to begin...I recently planned a 40th bday for my sister and we hosted it here. Now, the food was delicious and the drinks were great; actually planning the party and communicating with managers was an uphill battle. Originally we lost out on the private rm we wanted because it took the managers 3 days to return a simple email answering a few questions. When we finally agreed on the area we wanted, it took 4 days to send over the contract! Why?! When you call the food & bev manager she never ever answers her phone. In fact there were 3 ppl cc'd on my email correspondence; none of them no how to answer the phone or return a vcmail. I'd asked in advance that the food be coursed. It was not. That's disappointing because the dishes got cold. During our party, we had about 22 guests and only 1 server! That doesn't make sense! For 22 guests u need at least 2 servers and 1 busser. I experienced a complete lack of professionalism. I planned this party remotely from Chicago, if I lived in tbt area I would've chosen better. The food was good, the venue is unique, the music is far too loud; dealing with the managers was an absolute headache. read more

We were never able to get there. When we went, the elevators were out of service, and since a member of our party is mobility challenged, we didn't go. read more

Solid spot for a nice dinner in Ballston with a large menu, several happy hour offerings and good wine options. They also have beer and craftt cocktails in a semi-open kitchen setting. Comfy seats, large space, and you can look out over Wilson Blvd or sit at a huge long bar. We did happy hour food and it was tasty! Loved the pineapple cilantro wings, and the brussels sprouts were crispy and cooked well. Wings were really meaty and 8 were more than filling enough. The wagyu burger/slider was fine, but honestly it was just a burger. Nothing super special so check your expectations despite the wagyu description. We had a lovely night with friendly and attentive service. Was able to taste a few wines before committing which was nice. There is a small art display at the front so it is a mixed use space. On a busy night it could get really loud as the decor is a lot of concrete with high loft-style exposed ceilings. read more

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Really good!! Everything we ordered was delish! The cauliflower was especially good!!

I enjoyed visiting Whino with my bf and friends! A hidden gem situated right in the mall. The vibe was very chill with beautiful art displayed. I think it's such a cool concept. The food is comprised of small plates. We had the wings, brussel sprouts, potatoes, and wagyu sliders. Everything was good, especially the wagyu sliders. The drinks were okay and service was quick! I would definitely return for one of their events. read more

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You don't typically don't get an establishment in the DC area that has good vibes, good food and good drinks. But you can find that at Whino. While hard to find, initially once you get here you are transported to an art, cocktail and wine bar. With views of Clarendon funky furniture and great vibes you will not regret it. My friends and I enjoyed their specialty cocktails Prosecco, Bordeaux, and rosé. The food was fantastic... all of the sliders but especially the chicken with grits and biscuit!!! OMG. My friend that is usually so talkative doing dinner shut up as she was eating her chicken. You definitely will not regret coming here we also came on a Monday afternoon for happy hour and it wasn't crowded at all. I also hear that becomes a party at night excited to check that out! HUGE SHOUTOUT TO JASMINE AND BRI FOR HOLDING IT DOWN! FANTASTIC SERVICE FROM THE TWO OF THEM! read more