Best Fun Restaurants in Baileys Crossroads

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1. Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine

4.3

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • Falls Church

Ethiopian owner Meaza Zemedu, whose Meaza Restaurant, Cafe and Gourmet Grocery Store have been featured in such press outlets as the Washingtonian and the Washington Post, was born of humble roots. Meaza Zemedu started her business by supplying local Ethiopian stores with her home-baked injera bread, a crepelike staple of Ethiopian cuisine.Demand for the tangy bread grew, allowing her to open her majestic restaurant, which welcomes guests to dine on traditional Ethiopian fare. Northern Virginia Magazine heaped praise upon the menu, including the doro wat stew—the national dish of Ethiopia—which includes chicken, red pepper, garlic, and hard-boiled eggs. Many of Meaza’s dishes are flavored with purified, spiced Ethiopian butter, from the ye beg kikil—lamb stew in spicy sauce—to the kifto—ground beef traditionally served raw or rare and mixed with cardamom and a mitmita spice blend.

2. Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

Exceptional(3154)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 43 times today

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.

3. Gute Leute

4.9

Exceptional(61)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Arlington

Booked 7 times today

Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,known for its own unique signature coffee creations.In German, gute Leute means "good people"and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a spacein which good people can enjoy good company.Our logo is inspired by the pine treebecause it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with theirown stories.

4. Lyon Hall

4.7

Exceptional(3872)

Price: Moderate

• French • Arlington

Booked 27 times today

A neighborhood brasserie in Arlington, VA.

5. Cafe Colline

4.8

Exceptional(836)

Price: Expensive

• French • Arlington

Booked 8 times today

Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.Outside seating is available.From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

6. Palette 22

4.7

Exceptional(3084)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 23 times today

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

7. Corso Italian

4.5

Awesome(247)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 5 times today

Corso Italian is a fun place with its vibrant, chic, and comfortable atmosphere. The rave reviews highlight the unique and exciting food, the warm and welcoming ambiance, and the outstanding service. As one reviewer put it, 'It's a wonderful experience and food is amazing.' Another said, 'Food was delicious -- particularly the oxtail ravioli and the fig panna cotta -- and a cool but comfortable ambience.' The cocktails and wines are also highly recommended. The restaurant's Italian-inspired menu and hand-made pasta are perfect for a fun Italian dining experience.

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8. Wagamama Clarendon

4.1

Excellent(87)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Arlington

Booked 4 times today

just one block from the clarendon metro, experience a modern twist on classic asian cuisine. dive into signature ramens, noodles, salads, craft cocktails + fresh juices for lunch and dinner. enjoy our vibrant ambiance that embodies the equalitarian wagamama way, nourishing both body + soul

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9. The Salt Line - Ballston

4.7

Exceptional(776)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Arlington

Booked 7 times today

The Salt Line - Ballston is a fun place to be with its New England meets Chesapeake theme. Reviews rave about its 'fun atmosphere' and 'great service'. With 'excellent drink menu' and 'lots of appetizers to try', it's a place for good food and good vibes. The outdoor bar, described as a 'favorite neighborhood gathering spot', adds to the overall fun experience.

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10. Medium Rare - Arlington

4.7

Exceptional(1370)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Arlington

Booked 11 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed..

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Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good food. Good drinks. Nice atmosphere. Enjoyed Thanksgiving meal.
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Lyon HallPrice: Moderate• French• Arlington
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4.7
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Kerry
Washington, D.C. Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
While the menu might look common place, it's the quality of the ingredients and thoughtfulness of the preparation that makes Ruthie's outstanding, and a neighborhood gem. We were greeted like family, service was attention and professional while informal and friendly. The wood fire grilled branzino was outstanding -- hot, moist, perfectly seasoned. Each dish, while familiar in concept, has a surprise twist that is so pleasing.
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Ruthie's All-DayPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.8
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Victoria
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great meal. Their winter fish soup is delicious!
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Cafe CollinePrice: Expensive• French• Arlington
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4.8
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Namsvip
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 22, 2024
Second time for the Omakase, loved it as much as the first time. The espresso drinks were inventive and flavorful, the bitterness cut through by unexpected flavor elements . TL, our server was attentive and explained each course in detail.
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Gute LeutePrice: Moderate• Café• Arlington
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4.9
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Collettevip
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2023
Consistently good Ethiopian food. Very friendly wait staff -- will definitely return.
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Meaza Ethiopian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Falls Church
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4.3

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1. Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine

2. Ruthie's All-Day

3. Gute Leute

4. Lyon Hall

5. Cafe Colline

6. Palette 22

7. Corso Italian

8. Wagamama Clarendon

9. The Salt Line - Ballston

10. Medium Rare - Arlington

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