Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

3262 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 114 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Lively

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.

Private dining

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Additional information

Location
3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone number
(703) 888-2841
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Popular dishes

Deviled EggsUS$6.00
chives, garlic croutons, paprika
Skillet CornbreadUS$6.00
benne honey butter
Harry's Hot HushpuppiesUS$7.00
shrimp and roasted jalapeno
Crispy Smoked WingsUS$14.00
- BuffaloUS$0.00
- Dry RubUS$0.00
- White BBQUS$0.00
- Spicy SoyUS$0.00
- Sub RanchUS$0.00
- LA Sauce - RAD House-made BBQUS$0.00
Brunswick StewUS$8.00
chicken, sausage, corn, beans

Greens Lunch

Fried Chicken CobbUS$19.00
avocado, farm egg, apple-wood bacon, green beans, romaine, smokey blue cheese
Nice Salmon SaladUS$23.00
fennel, anchovy, farm egg, nicoise olive aioli, green beans, frisee, arugula, red wine vinaigrette*
- RareUS$0.00
- Med RareUS$0.00
- MedUS$0.00
- Med WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Hearty Grain SaladUS$13.00
quinoa, roasted corn, avocado, sunflower, crispy black-eyed peas, lemon, watercress, crushed cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hummus
Farm GreensUS$9.00
shaved vegetables, farm cheddar, croutons, red wine vinaigrette
- RanchUS$0.00
- VinaigretteUS$0.00
Romaine SaladUS$9.00
garlic vinaigrette, parmesan, croutons, chive

What 3,262 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

Noise • Moderate

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 is a beloved dining spot celebrated for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service." The menu features standout items like brisket, apple pancakes, and butterscotch pudding. While it's a bit noisy, the "great value" and "friendly staff" make it a perfect venue for gatherings. Reservations recommended!

3,262 Reviews

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Michelle
VIP
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelleny lunch on the patio. Service very good - salmon salads divine. Keep up the good work, Ruthie’s! Michelle Lore
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ErikaD
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fun and delicious to dine at Ruthie’s! The Cobb Chicken Salad is a hit - the deviled eggs and fried chicken take it to the next level. Will be back soon!
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SummerK
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I think perhaps our expectations were just too high. We got off to a rocky start, when despite having a reservation and seeing open tables throughout the restaurant, we were left waiting for a table. We were told the tables were all for later reservations of big parties. That might be the case, but that doesn’t make our reservation for two (at 5:30) somehow disappear! Our waiter was fine, but seemed like he wanted to be anywhere but there. Most of the food was also fine, nothing remarkable. Except for the octopus - I found it inedible. The smoke flavor was awful and there was no taste of seafood at all. My husband, not one to send back food, ate it anyways, but would certainly not order again.
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Michelle
VIP
Baltimore
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very popular place so making a reservation is key. We started with apple donuts with a raspberry jam which I would order again and again. I had the fried chicken Cobb salad which was tasty and came in a generous portion. Two of our party ordered burgers and both gave the thumbs up on those. The restaurant also has a nice variety of hot tea and coffees. The food and drinks were fantastic.
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Courtney
VIP
Richmond
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is always consistent but had a few issues with the cafe.
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Charles
VIP
San Francisco
154 reviews
5.0
154 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each member of our group ordered the healthy grain salad - with an accompanying protein. This was the perfect mid-day meal on an unusually warm day. We saved room for the warm campfire cookies with a scoop of house made ice cream.
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Adalena
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They ran out of the special of the day. Very disappointing.
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Mary
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time back to Ruthie's All Day and again everything was delicious! Definitely worth the trip to Arlington!
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Susana
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambiance in this place. The food was generous and delicious. Definitely want to come back.
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Blair
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience again, we will be back again for sure!
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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 3262 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 114 times today

3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 888-2841
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Ruthie's All-Day

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Biscuits and Gravy

Deviled Eggs

Brisket Hash

Menu

Share Lunch

Deviled EggsUS$6.00

Skillet CornbreadUS$6.00

Harry's Hot HushpuppiesUS$7.00

Crispy Smoked WingsUS$14.00

Brunswick StewUS$8.00

Greens Lunch

Fried Chicken CobbUS$19.00

Nice Salmon SaladUS$23.00

Hearty Grain SaladUS$13.00

Farm GreensUS$9.00

Romaine SaladUS$9.00

What 3,262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ruthie's All-Day offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Ruthie's All-Day currently accepting reservations?

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