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SER, Arlington, VA

SER

4.9
4.9
2353 Reviews
$30 and under
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,353 people are saying

SER reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SER offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food," "spectacular service," and a "great atmosphere." The tapas and paella are standout dishes, expertly prepared with fresh ingredients. The staff is attentive and friendly, making guests feel welcome. While a few noted noise levels, the overall ambiance is inviting and enjoyable.
2,353 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Washington DC36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ut was iur third time this year and it was as lovely as ever. Experience real Spanish cuisine with a visit to SER.

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  2. Carlos VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Cristian. Good paella. Most important good bread and olive oil.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night for dinner with family visiting - great food, nice ambience, spectacular service. Really can’t think of anything more we could have asked for. Thank you for a great night!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, attentive waitstaff. They make you feel like family and the most valuable guest. Will keep coming back!

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  5. matthew VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and fantastic service! We had the charcuterie, absolutely delicious and seafood paella.

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  6. Danilo VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch at SER today and I was pretty impressed with the quality of the ingredients and the preparation. Everything was perfect. We loved the rockfish and the ternera. This latter one, very authentic like in Asturias. And service was also very nice, our server always had a smile on her face. This became our favorite place in Arlington.

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  7. Daniel

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ser is a long time favorite for my family. Servers are thoughtful and skilled. Food presentation, flavor, and quality are all delightful. Thank you again, Ser!

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  8. DJR42 VIP

    Richmond11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tapas Cocktails pricey. Karen (server) was great

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  9. Michelle VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Dover sole, filleted table side, burger, and short ribs. Everything was excellently prepared as always. The fish here is always delicious. Our favorite Arlington restaurant.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We love SER and have been many times. We were a large party of 11 that evening and sort of felt like we were being rushed out. We were going to order more food but the waiter was very quick to get us the bill. We actually ended up opening another bill and ordering two more bottles of wine. We were still hungry but decided to go home. We will be back as every other experience has been amazing.

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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 4.9 stars by 2353 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for SER

1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
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