The Commentary

3.9

87 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ballston, The Commentary sets the tone to come together and connect over shared experiences and conversation. A new All American Eatery and Social House, The Commentary infuses East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. From business breakfasts to power lunches and happy hours, the dynamic space accommodates groups large and small for a variety of purposes. In our bar and lounge, enjoy shareable appetizers, shareable cocktails, local draft beers and a well rounded wine selection sure to please all palates.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 505-5957
Website
https://thecommentaryarl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Francecil Ponte
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a private room for a business meeting, company or family celebration, The Commentary offers a refreshing ambiance for every occasion.

Location
801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking (ask your server for validation)
Public transit
Two Blocks from the Ballston/MU metro stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fresh Breafkast Bowl$13.00
dairy free oatmeal, fresh fruit, coconut flakes
Veggie Grain Bowl$15.00
basmati rice, 2 eggs, tofu, carrots, spinach, roasted cremini mushrooms, brussel's sprouts, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce
Crab Avocado Toast$18.00
lump crab, avocado, lemon aioli, seasoned tomatoes, pickled radish, caramelized onion naan bread
Berry Danish Pancakes$14.00
buttermilk pancakes, blueberry coulis, almond streusel, lemony cream cheese
Mascarpone French Toast$15.00
brioche bread, mascarpone vanilla drizzle, fresh berries, toasted coconut
Chicken & Waffles$19.00
fried chicken thighs, buttermilk waffles, sweet & spicy sauce, cinnamon butter
Chorizo Benedict$16.00
poached eggs, chorizo, avocado, pico de gallo, house made tomatillo sauce, cotija cheese, sour cream, crispy tortilla
Breakfast Wrap$14.00
hash browns, scrambled eggs, avocado, pepper jack cheese, salsa, chipotle crema, choice of bacon, sausage or chorizo, choice of side
Steak & Eggs$23.00
2 eggs, 8oz. new york strip, chimichurri sauce, choice of side
The Commentary Burger$16.00
brisket-short rib blend, white cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, candied & peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, The Commentary sauce, toasted brioche bun, choice of side

Drinks

Mimosa Flight$10.00
blueberry, mango, pomegranate & prickly pear
Mimosa$6.00
Bloody Mary$7.00
Coffee & Tea$3.00
Juice$3.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

87 Reviews

D
David
El Paso
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This place no longer accepts open table reservations as of two months ago. I made a reservation, showed up, and she said “yea we stopped using it two months ago”. I told them they should take it off the sites, but she didn’t seem to care
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Beth
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff are great at Commentary, with Young - the bartender - being especially good. The food is very good, with a somewhat limited menu. My only criticism is that the music is a not relaxing and can be ear-grating at times. Overall a good experience!
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enjoygoodfood
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
1.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Horrible experience. They didn’t have enough staff so they refused to seat us outside even though we had patio seating. And then it took them 17 mins to come get our orders and then another 15 to just bring a cup of cappuccino. And the napkin was dirty.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Online menu was totally different from the onsite menu(s). There were 2 different onsite menus. Staff gave out wrong information about the menus, which led to a delay in ordering
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TimL
Greensboro
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My wife and another couple visited on a Tuesday evening, expecting a very nice dining experience. When we arrived, no one greeted us. We stood by the door for several minutes until someone showed us to a booth. There were not a lot of people in the restaurant. We ordered drinks which eventually arrived, then we ordered our food. It seemed to take quite a long time for the food to arrive, although we were not in a rush. I ordered a side salad, but my pork entree arrived without it. I told the server at that point I did not want it. Our friends ordered burgers, which were large and quite good. My wife thought her spaghetti squash entree was nothing special. I enjoyed the pork loin entree, but the pork seemed a bit dry. When the check arrived, I was charged for the salad that was not delivered, and a drink one of our friends had was on our check. When we pointed this out, the server corrected the bills. Overall, the restaurant was satisfactory, but certainly nothing special, especially with the bare-minimum level of service.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is consistently excellent! Great food, drinks and service!
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HeatherG
Philadelphia
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service had wings, dip sandwiches and burger
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DAVIDW
New Orleans
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
What a surprise treat-- it could not have been a better overall experience. The only problem was that our departure time the next day was too early to have dinner there again. Thank you!
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KailinM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ben was an excellent server, we will definitely be back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was unique and delicious! The service was prompt and friendly. I would call this an adult venue. Not really appropriate for young children or babies. Great date night location.
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FAQs

The Commentary offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 505-5957.

The Commentary is rated 3.9 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking (ask your server for validation)
Public transit
Two Blocks from the Ballston/MU metro stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Francecil Ponte
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thecommentaryarl.com/
Phone number
(571) 505-5957
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a private room for a business meeting, company or family celebration, The Commentary offers a refreshing ambiance for every occasion.

The Commentary

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Brunch

Fresh Breafkast Bowl$13.00

Veggie Grain Bowl$15.00

Crab Avocado Toast$18.00

Berry Danish Pancakes$14.00

Mascarpone French Toast$15.00

Chicken & Waffles$19.00

Chorizo Benedict$16.00

Breakfast Wrap$14.00

Steak & Eggs$23.00

The Commentary Burger$16.00

Drinks

Mimosa Flight$10.00

Mimosa$6.00

Bloody Mary$7.00

Coffee & Tea$3.00

Juice$3.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Commentary offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Commentary restaurant rated?

Is The Commentary currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information