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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3179 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 104 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 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,179 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!

3,179 Reviews
  1. Lou

    VIP

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Carla

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Patrick

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. Gina

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service and the ambiance were wonderful—highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent comfort foods. A lot of options and great cocktails to enjoy. All of the service staff were personable and quick to provide anything we needed.

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  8. Mike

    Washington DC

    120 reviews

    4.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch was terrific. I did breakfast while my friend had lunch. Both good. Quite a noisy place but the staff were helpful.

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  9. Shiloh

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely time, great value, totally packed on a random thursday and I can understand why.

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  10. Ahmad

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tested several dishes and they were all delicious! Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend this spot.

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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 3179 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 104 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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