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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3185 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 66 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 888-2841
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hill
  • Catering
    Ruthie's All Day provides off-site catering for all occasions and special events. We are able to provide drop-off platters, or provide staffing for more formal catered events. Please contact us at hello@ruthiesallday.com for more information!
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    Glebe and 5th St South
  • Parking details
    Ruthie's All-Day has 40 private parking spots assigned for our guests!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruthie's All-Day offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Known for its "creative cocktails" and "delicious" menu, it's perfect for gatherings, family meals, and brunch. While the noise level can be high, the "charming" outdoor patio provides a cozy alternative. Highly recommended!

3,185 Reviews
  1. Carl

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was great. Ruthies is very noisy making it somewhat hard to hear the server and talk at the table. It is still a wonderful restaurant and one of my favorites in Arlington.

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  2. Tiffani

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, services and vibes are perfection. Have gone for dinner and brunch with no regrets. Do it.

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  3. Lynne

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service at great prices. This is an all-time favorite.

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  4. Loida

    VIP

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff ... we were 30 mins late and still got seated. Thank you!

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  5. shanna

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Food is consistently good no matter what we order. Great selection, friendly staff. Best to make a reservation. Highly recommend, one of our local favorites!

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  6. Lou

    VIP

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We once again enjoyed our meals at Ruthie's All Day in Arlington, VA. I had the Curried Shrimp and my wife had the Grilled Salmon. Our sides of greens, arugula & fennel salad, macaroni & cheese and coleslaw were excellent, as usual. We shared the Hush Puppies appetizer and the Maple Apple Cobbler dessert, which were also excellent. I had two cups of very good chamomile tea. Our server was very good, as we've come to expect at Ruthie's.

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  7. Carla

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Ruthie’s. Service is fantastic. Food is stellar. And coffee is strong. Everything I need!

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  8. Patrick

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere, and service. We will definitely be returning!

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I really like Ruthie's and have been there a number of times. However, the brisket sandwich I had today was so salty that it was almost inedible. In addition, the server was not friendly and definitely detracted from the lunch experience. While I would still recommend Ruthies, I think they need to step up their food and service. It could have been an off day and everyone is allowed one.

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  10. Steve

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place (despite the limited number of menu options for vegans like me).

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FAQs

Ruthie's All-Day offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 888-2841.

Ruthie's All-Day is rated 4.8 stars by 3185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruthie's All-Day

3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glebe and 5th St South
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ruthie's All-Day has 40 private parking spots assigned for our guests!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hill
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 888-2841
  • Catering
    Ruthie's All Day provides off-site catering for all occasions and special events. We are able to provide drop-off platters, or provide staffing for more formal catered events. Please contact us at hello@ruthiesallday.com for more information!
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