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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3209 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
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!
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,209 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 delights with "fabulous food" and "excellent service," creating a welcoming atmosphere cherished by repeat customers. Highlights include brunch, BBQ, and standout dishes like brisket and Bronzino. Though lively and sometimes noisy, "RAD never disappoints" with its friendly staff and delicious offerings, making it a beloved Arlington gem.
3,209 Reviews
  1. Harriet

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent over all. It’s a value when paying for a group.

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  2. Andy

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Always a great meal with great service. Cocktails are fantastic too. 

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  3. anita

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed in the poached eggs. They were overdone and I regret not saying something. However it is hard when everyone is eating and you are waiting for a re-do!

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  4. Charles

    VIP

    San Francisco

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Ruthie's All-Day made a terrific impression on our out-of-town guests - who wish they had a similar restaurant in their own neighborhood. Our group of four sampled regular menu favorites (smoked duck, roast chicken, healthy grain salad with grilled salmon) as well as one of the daily specials - grilled rockfish. We encouraged our guests to save room for dessert, and they enjoyed the campfire cookies, in-house ice cream and butterscotch pudding. Our friends now wish they lived in South Arlington!

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  5. dean

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience - good food, nice vibe, excellent service.

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  6. Ben

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch and fantastic service. Waiter cheerfully accommodated our special requests. Would return again. Well done folks !

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  7. Virginia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always busy (for good reason) so many sure you make a reservation! Highly recommend for a friend catch up or a big group.

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  8. Annette

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous food! Very noisy and hard to hear each other talk.

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  9. Dana

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time .. food is delicious and consistent. Make your reservations ahead of time like a week or more. Service is awesome as well as the food

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  10. A.

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I thought the portion size of all entrees at our table were slight.

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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 3209 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 PM
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
  • Neighborhood
    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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