I saw a review referring to an Ubereats order and I experienced the same situation. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap and was shocked to see about 10 tator tots with a small wrap. I can't believe I paid $25 for that. Safe to say I will not be ordering from here again. read more

I'm bummed to give this place two stars because there were a ton of great qualities - the atmosphere is awesome, restaurant is big with lots of seating, the bar is set up really cool, and the fireplaces were a super nice touch. The tuesday night raw bar special was what caught our eye and brought us in. Unfortunately we had an awful experience with our server. One of my buddies ordered an IPA and when he got the beer it was probably 40% foam. When he went to order his next one, he said "I don't normally do this, but the last one wasn't quite full. Would you mind making sure this time it's a full pour". Our waitress responded "Well, it's only supposed to be a 10oz. pour and is supposed to have a lot of head, kind of like you on prom night!". Safe to say we were SHOCKED at her response. We hadn't really been joking or conversing much prior to that so it was really out of left field. It made us feel really uncomfortable for the rest of the night. When the second round of drinks came the two people in our party who had had that specific IPA still had short pours. We looked at the menu and it didn't say that it was a 10oz. pour, and the beer wasn't a high enough ABV that it was required to be served in a smaller glass. My sister (whose a bartender) went up to the bartender and asked him to top it off, and he apologized, topped it off, and let her know that they were having problems with that keg that night. I totally understand that that happens, but our server should have just let us know that the keg was having a problem rather than lying about the serving size of the beer and making a crude joke. Overall, the experience with the server was awkward enough that we probably won't come back. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food and ambiance. The create your own burger and ribeye steak were delicious. Cocktails were also very creative

Best bar on Columbia Pike In Arlington. Friendly bartenders and management. Great food! Try the Bloody Mary bar at brunch!

Love WJ's always a good meal and good time. Favorite brunch spot in the area and can't beat their week night food and drink specials

Came here because we saw people eating outside and it looked like brunch. Walked in they gave us the menu for brunch, but it had just ended. I must say though their brunch selection looked delicious...might have to go try it out. Anyway, we had went next door to the escape room and told us that they would give us a free appetizer if we showed them our receipt. We went in and the place looked nice. We did see where the brunch area was set up and looked like a good selection. We got the nachos as the free appetizer, which you could pick any dessert for free on the menu which was nice. They nachos were a good pertain and had good flavor. The food was tasty and the amount of food for price was good. The burgers we had were big. Could not really complain about anything. The onions rings are huge and think but tasty. I did like there was an option to create your own burger because they didn't have many options on their menu and I like different stuff so that was a plus for me. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Brunch special...we just missed it :( - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I have mixed feelings about this place. I've been several times because it's around the block from my home and the food is really good. The mixed drinks are sweet if you like that and there's a lot of beer to chose from. They have great food specials and we always love their appetizers. We especially enjoy the specials during holidays. Their tavern burger is a must try. And the servers are all friendly and seem to be trying their best. However, after several visits we did notice pretty inconsistent service. The servers are nice but kinda slow and sometimes they don't come at all. We once waited 40 min while groups that came after us all got served so we left. They comped our drinks and were apologetic. Once, my boyfriend had bad food poisoning after eating the mussels. Three times we have come and didn't get silverware and had to hunt down a server or grab from another table. Once, we came and the bartender and hostess didn't even acknowledge us after 10 minutes so we just left. Not a great feeling to be looked at and ignored :/. We will probably keep going back and keep rolling the dice lol because the food is really good. read more

William Jeffery's is literally my kitchen away from home! There's always something my family can enjoy on the menu. My favorites are the burgers, fries, nachos, Brussels Sprouts and of course the drinks! The staff is amazing and always accommodating. I've hosted a large party here the last two years and they have both been a success thanks to their staff, Logan, Emma, Kush and the other bartenders. Hooray for WJs !!! read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Brussels Sprouts are back! - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My husband Zach and I have been going to WJT's for the last 9 years. We love it here! Its just a welcoming feeling inside. There are two fire places, so that gives a very inviting feeling to the restaurant. The food is amazing and I've had just about every item on the menu. Sometimes parking can be tough to find but there is validated parking in the garage under the building as well as one hour free parking in the Giant garage. read more

From out of the cold into the warm comforting arms of William Jeffrey's Tavern... On a ridiculously chilly Friday evening we entered WJT and was immediately impressed with its "Cheers" like bar and atmosphere. Dark handsome interior and spacious design you could feel the energy of the guests as you're led to a private table for four. Our waitress arrived quickly and was pleasant all evening checking in on our comfort. And comfort it was as all our menu selections truly hit the spot. The Buffalo Chicken Wrap was neatly prepared and forever tasty. The Tavern (Cheese) Burger cooked perfectly at medium rare was juicy and fulfilling. The accompanying onion rings; a non-greasy slightly crunchy skin - perfect. Two orders of the "Buttermilk Ranch (Fried) Chicken Sandwich" did not disappoint. A perfect description of comfort food we left WJT's with warm tummy's on this cold evening. read more

A great date night spot! Relaxing atmosphere, good food and drink menu. I have spent many girls nights out, date nights and quick dinners at William Jefferys and dont plan on stopping any time soon. Even with COVID being able to sit outside and enjoy beverages has been a nice treat. read more

As another review has said, I also have mixed feelings about this place. The food isn't great. The nachos are a huge portion so do not try to eat that with another meal. It's typical bar food so don't expect anything spectacular. However, trivia night here is fun. I think it's because District DC does them so it's more mainstream questions. I believe the winner(s) receive some sort of money off their total bill. I would recommend it as a trivia spot! read more

The grilled wings were good and not too hard, but needed some season. The sauce that came with it was good. The calamari was fried perfect and was tender. It came mixed with fried jalapeno peppers and red pepper that is not to hot. The waiter was awesome. The bathrooms were clean with instant hot water. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Grilled Wings - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Don't order to go. Right now I'm 4 for 4 on returning to-go orders. I swear they give me the crappy leftovers and throw it in a to-go container. read more

Just had dinner with my son at William Jeffrey's on Columbia Pike. Second time eating here, the first time being rather forgettable. I ordered the blackened mahi-mahi sandwich and my son had the ribs. The sandwich was terrible. Fish had no flavor. The bun fell apart. The tater tots were good. The ribs were equally poor. They were overcooked and slathered in a Sysco barbecue sauce. With a Diet Coke and a lemonade, we spent $50 before tip (additional $10). The server was very nice and attentive. While we sat outside, the indoor setting seemed very nice. Good place to have a glass of wine. But given the low quality food, I felt like I got robbed. Won't be back. read more

I'm a bit new to Arlington and as a person who loves finding a local spot I was hoping I'd be in luck when I went to WJT. Man was I wrong. It was over priced, the staff sucked, I got a steak I couldn't chew because it was soooooo fatty. Everything was wrong and I still without a place. Do yourself a favor and don't eat the steak if it's the last thing you do. read more

It's a great bar with live music, a solid assortment of meals to choose from including daily specials and an extensive alcohol list. I'm a huge fan of their $1 oysters on Tuesday nights. One thing I truly appreciate about WJT is a lot of the original staff have been here since its opening. They remember your name and you remember theirs. It's got that neighborhood bar feel and always has the game on. I love it here and a repeat customer when I've got money to support the habit. They are a little pricey on some items. read more

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I've been to this tavern in the past since it's literally walking distance from my home. This particular day I came in to order lunch. I got their new bowl- ancient grain which has quinoa, brown rice, avocado, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives and eggs. It's actually really good and I would definitely order this again however, I think they should swap out the olives (salty) and maybe add edamame, sweet potato or broccoli- something much healthier than olives. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Ancient Grain Buddha Bowl - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food and decent atmosphere. It's pretty nice for brunch, I'd say. My fiancé and I visited last weekend without a reservation and absolutely didn't need one. There are plenty of tables, as it's quite a large restaurant. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad (Chilled udon noodles, shaved fennel, radish & carrot with arugula & Japanese Matsuhisa vinaigrette) and my fiancé ordered the Tavern Burger (hand-ground short rib & chuck blended burger patty seared in duck fat; topped with red wine onion jam, comte cheese & a sunny side up egg on a seeded brioched bun with Dijonnaise & arugula). My tuna salad was great - excellent portion of tuna! And my fiancé really loved his burger! It was quite filling. My fiancé also got beer with his meal, which he said he enjoyed. My only complaint is the service. Our waiter barely stopped by, didn't refill our water even once, and forgot about whether he had even put in our order. Overall, though, solid brunch spot in the Columbia Pike area of Arlington. read more

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At the end of the day, William Jeffrey's Tavern is a baseline for what you should look for in a sports bar. The space is really big, and the TVs are high def. Otherwise, my experience tells me that my home town of Chicago has about 300 sports bars that whoops this place's behind! Came with a group for a six-person dinner. Everything I tried was average--my salmon, a hummus platter, burgers, the falafel wrap, the brussel sprouts, the cocktails, some french fries. Pair that with Northern Virginia prices and below-average service, and voila! A two-star review for a place that doesn't seem to be aspiring to be much more than that. If you are hungry and standing next to this place, just walk down the street and eat at Lost Dog! read more

-Brunch review- Waffle/omelet bar is a great deal. - Waffle is one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly crispy outside and so airy and light . I was worried if it were like bread-like ones that you get at Residence Inn or somewhere similar but this waffle was so different. If you like waffle, this is so worth every single penny. Toppings include some fruits, whipping cream and strawberry sauce (berries were out when I was there). - Omelet was pretty good too. There are sausages and ham/bacon with potato you can add as much as you want. I liked so spacious and vibrant ambiance too. There are fire places where you can just sit by with your drinks. Great place for brunch and I might try to go back even if it's a bit hike from DC.. PS: Free validated parking up to 3 hours. Don't take reservations but you can call about 30 min ahead to put your name on the waiting list so you can get the table when you get there with no wait. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Omelet from omelet bar with potatoes - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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William Jeffery's was a surprising and tasty discovery. It is right off columbia pike, by the relatively new development. I went with a group of friends for dinner. It's a decently sized space, with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is very eclectic. You have burgers next to bahn mi, but mostly American food. There are also daily food specials as well as happy hour specials. I decided on a cocktail- a bourbon and peached mixed concoction which was delicious. A perfect summer cocktail and on happy hour. For dinner I decided on ordering the mac and cheese with bacon and chicken tortilla soup. The soup was just ok- nothing special. However, the mac and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy and made my belly happy. Our server was good and handled our big group of 9 quite well. We weren't waiting too long and our food was served together. Ambiance is relaxed and definitely a tavern feel. It's a good place to go for a good meal with friends. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

William Jeffries is pretty good but pricey. I went to lunch with my mom and it was $47, but with an appetizer. We got the calamari, but neither of us liked it much. It had a lot of fried peppers mixed in. The chicken sandwhich was tasty and i love their ranch! Fries seemed to have changes from the last time I've been there- i liked the old ones better lol read more

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I was disappointed in the brunch because the options were very limited and not appealing or appetizing. The bacon was not cooked and still pink and lumpy, I'm a country girl who loves pork but not raw. As I write this review I'm trying to recollect my thoughts to note what was really tasty. I can only think of the veggie omelet which was ok. My mimosa tasted like champagne and fruit flavored punch. Truly not worth going back. Don't take my word. Give them a try and perhaps order from the menu, that might be more satisfying. read more

Update 2/20/12: I've confirmed they're a Sysco restaurant. See photo. Now I'm trying to understand what on their menu is made from scratch... A brand new entrant in the up-and-coming, revitalized Columbia Pike area of South Arlington, William Jeffrey's Tavern (WJT) is the latest incarnation in the Ragtime, Dogwood Tavern, and Rhodeside Grill family of restaurants. Located in the ground floor of the Siena Park building, which also houses the XSport Express Gym, offices, and 7 floors of luxury apartments, WJT is a handsome, solidly designed and appealing neighborhood American restaurant/grill/bar with an impressive lineup of micro and craft beers, Prohibition-era cocktails, eclectic food choices (oysters on the half shell!), as well as lots of wood paneling, very tall ceilings, modern fireplaces, large murals, free-hanging bulb fixtures, and spacious windows overlooking Columbia Pike (and NoVA landmark Bob & Edith's Diner). If there's a complaint so early in WJT's existence -- and it's more of an observation than complaint -- it's the lack of transparency related to which (if any) ingredients, meats, vegetables, etc. are sourced locally, which are made in-house from scratch, and which are off the Sysco truck (or whichever food services distributor WJT uses). My guess is most fall into the lattermost category, but that's an assumption. Let's hope they prove me wrong. Good luck, WJT, and thanks for investing in South Arlington! read more

My wife and I had dinner here last night. Her mixed drink was good, my beer was fine. She had the Chicken Caprese Sandwich (without the chicken) and it had almost no flavor, the bread wasn't toasted at all and they still charged full price even though she didn't get the chicken. I hate places that do that. If someone is getting a meal without the main protein then adjust the price accordingly. Or, maybe if you had more vegetarian options people wouldn't need to ask for a dish without the protein... I had the blackened mahi sandwich and it was fine. The side of coleslaw and it was completely and utterly tasteless. For dessert she had the chai crème brûlée and it was pretty sad. It was incredibly thin, the custard wasn't much thicker then the burnt sugar on top. The consistency of the custard was also off. I had the seasonal pie which was blackberry and lime. They must have been keeping it in their walk-in because the pie was very, very cold which made the consistency very stiff. And it just tasted store-bought. The $63 dollar tab ($76 with tip) just stung after such a lack-luster meal. read more

This review is only for late night drinks and live music. As a 30 something, black female living in the area, I don't frequent any of the bars or late night spots along Columbia Pike because it's just not my scene (except for The Salsa Room since I'm a salsera). However, I went to WJs on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised! It wasn't too crowded, it wasn't over run with 20 somethings getting drunk and being extra, and the live cover band, Projected Man, was really good. Two electric guitars, a drummer, electric pianist, and a saxophonist (that's classy and really made me like the band). They played songs from The Beatles to Madonna, and even included the Superman theme song in one of their covers. All around great entertainment. I ordered a margarita (not on the menu) and sent it back because it was too tart. Next up was the fizzy watermelon drink. Pretty decent. Last was the Port City, which was pretty good, especially for someone who doesn't normally drink beer. Glad to have discovered this place. I'm sure I will be back. read more

Awesome service and great drinks! We ordered the salads but the dressings were bland. Biscuits yummy and did we say the drinks? Try the maple brown manhattans!!!! read more

Great place! One of the best hamburgers I have ever had! The staff was very friendly and very attentive to our needs. This is a fun place to come hang for friends for a night or a night out with a loved one! read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Hamburger - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The bar tenders name is Johnny and Johnny is the man. We had the barbecue chicken flat bread and it was everything you could ask for. If you like pizza and you love barbecue chicken, then this is your jam! The decor and atmosphere is actually quite upscale. It's feels like a great place to bring a date or to have a cozy business meeting. The prices don't reflect the high end decor, and that's a good thing. It's not super cheap but definitely not too expensive. I will be back to try more of the grub. read more

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I've been to William Jeffrey's a bunch of times and definitely recommend stopping in. This place is hard to categorize, I tend to think of it more as a bar than restaurant. There is a large bar right when you walk in and a second more private bar in the back. This second bar is perfect for private events, the management is very easy to work with. The main dinning area has high tops, tables and booths. I've never had trouble getting a table, but it does get packed during the football season. The main room has a cool vibe - fun atmosphere without being overcrowded, which is hard to find in Arlington. The bar has a great beer selection but don't forget to check out the cocktail menu. I mainly recommend this place for dates or happy hour. I've never been super impressed by the food, hence the 4 stars. That being said, it's standard American fare so you should be able to find something you like. My two food recommendations - do the Sunday waffle buffet, it's pricy but you are gonna regret skipping it. And try and tuna nachos. read more

I have been here twice for drinks and this is my new "To Go To" spot on Columbia Pike. Warm, cozy atmosphere. First time stopped before going to a comedy show at ACD up the street. We sat by the fireplace. The hostess was very attentive, polite and understood we had to leave by a certain time. I had a cold so I wanted a warm cider for adults. I am not sure what the bartender made, but it was heavenly, spiced aroma with a twist of lemon peel. Yumm. I had 2 of those. The second time was with a group of friends. We sat at the communal tables in the front by the live acoustic band. We had a great time. Had beers and shared the nachos. I want to go here for dinner since the menu sounds amazing. Great vibe. Be careful when coming out of the ladies room and walking down the ramp to your left. I nearly slipped and fell. read more

Decent neighborhood sports bar on Columbia Pike. I've been here a few times and always had an OK experience. The place is big, so there's never any issue finding a seat. Service is friendly and attentive - the food is not bad, but nothing special. I've had the spaghetti and burger - both decent. The portions are pretty big - enough for two people. Drinks are on the pricier side. The crowd is a bit older - so don't come here looking for a party spot. I also enjoy the live music they have. Def a chill neighborhood spot. read more

Great service, food, and atmosphere. We went for dinner on Saturday night and there was plenty of room. We got the veggie burger and the salmon, I wish there were more vegetarian options but I would recommend those and the churro donuts! read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - Pan Roasted Salmon and burger - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I like to dismiss this bar as being a douchey hipster hive, filled with douchebags who like sports and douchebags who like folk and singersongwriter music. I'm always wrong. The food is affordable and delicious: foodie delicious, in fact. Maybe because I only eat there during brunch and lunch, but their Reuben, huevos rancheros, and corned beef hash are amazing. Amazing drinks. Give the homemade pickled pepper vodka a try (maybe I'm a douchebag hipster foodie myself!). They have a bloody Mary bar on weekend brunches. And, of course, awesome beers, IPAs, and mixologist-level drinks. My mind is changed, at least from 10AM-3PM. read more

William Jeffrey's Tavern - I feel like an asexual at a strip club whenever I'm at a sports bar on game day. - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is one of the few places that have more recently opened up on the Pike that I'm a fan of. From the name "tavern," you wouldn't expect their menu to branch out to so many different genres, but they do and somehow manage to do a good job of it. The drink menu is very creative. I had a watermelon selzter drink that tasted like Summer in a beverage. My main course was tuna steak salad over a bed of cold udon noodles and ginger broth. They asked how I liked my tuna steak cooked, and I asked for as raw as I could get. The tuna tasted absolutely amazing; the flavors and the juice were out of this world. The sauce was great and paired wonderfully with the udon noodles. The only suggestion I have is to go to dinner early on the weekends if you're not a big fan of live music. If you ARE a big fan of live music, then come later and hang out at the bar! read more

This is a local spot for us being that it's down the street from our house. My husband has been a few times for dinner and I've been for drinks but this was my first dinner. The cocktails are great and my husband likes the wide array of beers. The watermelon cocktail is my favorite and I could drink quite a few of these tasty concoctions. Their food menu looked tasty as wells we tried the sides of Brussels sprouts and Mac n cheese. Both were well flavored, the Mac n cheese was deliciously cheesy. I ordered the mussels and fries which was tasty. The mussels had a cream/white wine garlic sauce that I enjoyed immensely. My husband got the buffalo chicken wrap which he loved. My in laws got the short ribs which they also really liked. The server was efficient and friendly. Overall, the drinks were awesome and the food was very good for a sports bar. We will definitely be back! read more

Chicken quesadilla is my fav the staff is so nice! I left my debit card there and they kept it safe until I was able to pick it up a few days later. Thank you William Jeffrey Tavern! read more

Quick note: I've only gotten their food via delivery but I will say The Tavern Burger was delicious!! I thought it would be mediocre, at best, but if far exceeded expectations. If you are a burger person, you'll love their tavern burger. The fries were along the lines are mediocre, but who cares....the burger was good enough. Excited to try more things on their menu. read more

The drinks were phenomenal--I got the watermelon fizz and the chocolate old fashioned, and wanted to keep going down the menu until I tried them all! Was pretty disappointed in the food though. We got the bibimbap burger & the chicken banh mi wrap, and both were just ok, not a lot of flavor (including the fries). Also got the pumpkin bread pudding, which was pretty good. I will DEFINITELY be back for the drinks and cool vibe, but probably wouldn't eat here again. read more