Food Scene
Good Italian food. Very close by. $30 and under
32 locals recommend
Rustico Restaurant & Bar - Ballston
4075 Wilson BoulevardGood Italian food. Very close by. $30 and under
Almost next door, you could basically climb out the window. Standard Chinese food pretty cheap. Delivery available, not that you'll need it since so close $
Sichuan Wok
901 N Quincy StAlmost next door, you could basically climb out the window. Standard Chinese food pretty cheap. Delivery available, not that you'll need it since so close $
Water & Wall Restaurant
3811 Fairfax DrVery good fancy restaurant an easy walk.
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Delicious Asian food. The Katie sushi roll is a real treat, and a lot of food to boot. They deliver as well.
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8 locals recommend
Tara Temple Restaurant
4001 Fairfax DriveDelicious Asian food. The Katie sushi roll is a real treat, and a lot of food to boot. They deliver as well.
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Awesome appetizers. You don't get Russian/Uzbek food that often. Give it a shot, particularly the FishUnderCoat and meat dumplings.
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10 locals recommend
Rus Uz - Arlington
1000 North Randolph StreetAwesome appetizers. You don't get Russian/Uzbek food that often. Give it a shot, particularly the FishUnderCoat and meat dumplings.
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"Freaky Fast" delivery is right. If you want a sandwich but don't want to leave the place, give them a call.
21 locals recommend
Jimmy John's
5777 Baltimore Ave"Freaky Fast" delivery is right. If you want a sandwich but don't want to leave the place, give them a call.
Delicious and inexpensive lunch sandwich and soup. Also great place for romantic dinners.
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19 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
4301 Wilson BlvdDelicious and inexpensive lunch sandwich and soup. Also great place for romantic dinners.
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Good fast food hamburgers, hotdogs, and shakes. The half and half (onion rings and fries) always hit the spot.
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13 locals recommend
All About Burger
3325 Wilson BlvdGood fast food hamburgers, hotdogs, and shakes. The half and half (onion rings and fries) always hit the spot.
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Hot Pot Chinese is an experience. You cook the food yourself. Don't get the spicy broth though unless you want a numb mouth (like at a Dentist appointment).
9 locals recommend
Mala Tang
3434 Washington BlvdHot Pot Chinese is an experience. You cook the food yourself. Don't get the spicy broth though unless you want a numb mouth (like at a Dentist appointment).
Starbucks
901 N Stuart StStarbucks for you coffee lovers
Drinks & Nightlife
A-Town Bar & Grill
4999 Fairfax DrUpscale bar/eatery for gamedays, weekend nights or brunches
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Don't come here for the food, which is disgusting. But it is a good place to watch games or do Monday night trivia.
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17 locals recommend
CarPool
900 North Glebe RoadDon't come here for the food, which is disgusting. But it is a good place to watch games or do Monday night trivia.
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Mussel Bar & Grille
800 N Glebe RdDelicious Mussels and Fries. Huge selection of beers.
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Essentials
The closest supermarket. Adequate selection and pretty low prices. Free parking.
129 locals recommend
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdThe closest supermarket. Adequate selection and pretty low prices. Free parking.
Fairly close by large supermarket. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free parking and senior discounts on Thursdays.
410 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrFairly close by large supermarket. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free parking and senior discounts on Thursdays.
Shopping
Midsize mall including Macy's and a variety of other typical mall stores. Only about 4 blocks away.
62 locals recommend
Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson BlvdMidsize mall including Macy's and a variety of other typical mall stores. Only about 4 blocks away.
Arts & Culture
Regal Ballston Quarter Stadium 12
671 N Glebe RdTwelve movie screens within a very short walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Main library in Arlington. Large variety of kids programs during the week.
10 locals recommend
Central Library
1015 N Quincy StMain library in Arlington. Large variety of kids programs during the week.
Very large park features large slide and sandbox for children, many tennis courts, a basketball and volleyball court, baseball diamond and soccer field.
20 locals recommend
Quincy Park
1021 N Quincy StVery large park features large slide and sandbox for children, many tennis courts, a basketball and volleyball court, baseball diamond and soccer field.