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SER, Arlington, VA

SER

4.8
4.8
2312 Reviews
$30 and under
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
SER is the winner of the Ballston Business Improvement District's 2014 Restaurant Challenge. It is an authentic Spanish tavern or “food house” with a casual, hipster vibe. But, take note…it’s not a tapas restaurant. It’s a gastronomical journey and cultural adventure throughout every region of Spain. It’s an easy-going gathering spot where guests can enjoy typical comfort foods and beverages from Spain at any time of the day or night. The team at SER are your foodie friends from Spain who have a mean kitchen, sharp cooking skills, and comfortable house where you hang out until the wee hours of the night.

SER Restaurant is a highly acclaimed establishment recognized for its exceptional dining experience. It has been featured in the Washingtonian's Best 100 Restaurants list in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023. Additionally, it has consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia from 2020 to 2024 and is celebrated as one of the top restaurants in Arlington.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 746-9822
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Cardona
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    11th Street
  • Parking details
    We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance is on Glebe Road, not 11th Street. Parking is $4 with validation up to 3 hours in duration. Do not park in the City Bank or Sola Salon parking spaces across the street, you will get TOWED.
  • Public transit
    We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,312 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SER offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with a "superb food and service" reputation. Highlights include expertly crafted paellas, tapas, and a diverse wine selection. Guests frequently praise the "exceptional dining experience" and "inviting atmosphere." Whether for special occasions or casual outings, SER consistently delivers delicious cuisine with outstanding hospitality.

2,312 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t know if it’s because of booking on the Open Table app but nearly each and every time I am visit here, our table is very small and with my most recent visit was next to the front door/hostess stand in addition to the table being small. Our party struggled with space on the table due to the size but outside of that, our server was good and the food, as usual, was good as well. I just wish the tables were a little more spacious.

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  2. Corina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, delicious food, pleasant atmosphere!

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  3. David

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Always great service. Highly recommended.

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  4. michael

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service and great ambiance

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  5. Dora

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything our party of 6 ordered was delicious. Meat paella was under seasoned but otherwise well cooked. Only downside is how loud the restaurant is but they did fulfill my request for a quieter table although it was still pretty deafening

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  6. Richard

    Washington DC

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to enjoy fine Spanish food and good conversation in a quiet setting.

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  7. David

    Charleston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating there and would definitely go back. It was a very enjoyable dining experience.
    SERResponded on December 6, 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review David! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service and creating delicious meals, and it's always heartwarming to know that our efforts have made your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant in the future. Your continued support means the world to us. Once again, thank you for choosing to dine with us. We can't wait to serve you again soon! Warm regards, SER Team

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  8. Douglas

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Great service And friendly people! Nice night out

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  9. Jillian

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but there were a lot of seafood options which some may love but some of us don’t eat so it was hard to find something to eat. The wine was very good.

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  10. Lami

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was here in the summer for the first time and really liked the food and the service. Walter our server then recommended a really good bottle of wine. I returned this time to celebrate a friends birthday. The hostess who greeted us was friendly and welcoming, and we were seated immediately. I was pleased to see that Walter was our server and again recommended an excellent wine. The food was fabulous. We ordered multiple tapas for our group of five and each dish was excellent. Walter has a great personality and is very knowledgeable about the wide variety on the menu. All our dishes came out in a timely fashion with no delays. The noise level was moderately loud as the restaurant was completely full. The lamb, grilled octopus, peppers stuffed with beef, the cod fritters, veggies grilled with goat cheese , chorizo, papas bravas and the flan for dessert — all delicious. We never felt rushed and left 3 hours later, like the last time. Had another great experience.

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FAQs

SER offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. SER also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 746-9822.

SER is rated 4.8 stars by 2312 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 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SER

1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance is on Glebe Road, not 11th Street. Parking is $4 with validation up to 3 hours in duration. Do not park in the City Bank or Sola Salon parking spaces across the street, you will get TOWED.
  • Public transit
    We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Cardona
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 746-9822
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event
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