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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3224 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 136 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
  • 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 3,224 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.
3,224 Reviews
  1. Donna Lynn

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It would be impossible to walk away from a meal feeling hungry. We tried Ruthie’s during Restaurant Week for lunch ($25 pp). I had Brunswick Stew, Smoked Brisket with greens and Mac and Cheese. Hubby had tuna tartar, chicken tenders with fries and arugula fennel salad. Plus dessert. It was even too much for him! Waiter was extremely attentive in a good way. There were a couple of errors but they were fixed immediately. It was a bit loud but we could still chat. If you really like southern comfort food, this is the place to go! We will definitely return.

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  2. Michele

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, welcoming vibe, plenty of space and great value- something on the menu for everyone!

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  3. Andrea

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, this is a great place with attentive staff who double checked that my friend wanted the different ordered items to be gluten free and what that was with respect to modifications. I was a little disappointed at how salty the food was, but it was still a great meal.

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  4. Patricia

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints! Delicious! The Chicken Cobb Salad is my favorite!

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  5. Nell

    VIP

    Washington DC

    110 reviews

    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another terrific visit to Ruthie's -- always great. Comfort food, thoughtfully prepared and served with great warmth and graciousness.

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  6. Bennice

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loud, open, friendly, super casual, good food! Like a great neighborhood diner with a bar and limited, curated menu. Definitely will be returning!

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  7. Kevin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reseravations required. Portions are generous. A cut above other breakfast places.

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  8. Christi

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We woke up with a hankering for brunch, and, knowing Ruthie's can get crowded on the weekends, we checked to see if we could nab a reservation on line. Hurrah! Glad we did so, as there were several people when we arrived who had to wait for hours or try for a space at the bar. The breakfast did not dissapoint: we love the apple pancakes that aren't sweet or cloying but full of apple flavor. And they had a special pit beef & egg breakfast sandwich that was perfectly conceived and executed -- right down to the fresno chili on top and side salad with fennel to help cut the richness. Washed down with an excellent flat white. It was a great reminder of why we keep Ruthie's in the rotation.

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  9. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dinner all around. Food, drink and service were great as always. Ruthie’s never disappoints.

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  10. William

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding casual restaurant. Fantastic food. Gold standard service. Highly recommended

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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 3224 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

Select a time

Booked 136 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left

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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