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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3289 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 138 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    https://www.ruthiesallday.com/
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204
  • 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

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Menu

Share Lunch

  • Deviled Eggs$6.00

    chives, garlic croutons, paprika

    • Skillet Cornbread$6.00

      benne honey butter

      • Harry's Hot Hushpuppies$7.00

        shrimp and roasted jalapeno

        • Crispy Smoked Wings$15.00

          • Buffalo$0.00
          • Dry Rub$0.00
          • White BBQ$0.00
          • Spicy Soy$0.00
          • Sub Ranch$0.00
          • LA Sauce - RAD House-made BBQ$0.00

        • Brunswick Stew$8.00

          chicken, sausage, corn, beans

          Greens Lunch

          • Fried Chicken Cobb$19.00

            avocado, farm egg, apple-wood bacon, green beans, romaine, smokey blue cheese

            • Nice Salmon Salad$23.00

              fennel, anchovy, farm egg, nicoise olive aioli, green beans, frisee, arugula, red wine vinaigrette*

              • Rare$0.00
              • Med Rare$0.00
              • Med$0.00
              • Med Well$0.00
              • Well$0.00

            • Hearty Grain Salad$13.00

              quinoa, roasted corn, avocado, sunflower, crispy black-eyed peas, lemon, watercress, crushed cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hummus

              • Farm Greens$9.00

                shaved vegetables, farm cheddar, croutons, red wine vinaigrette

                • Ranch$0.00
                • Vinaigrette$0.00

              • Romaine Salad$9.00

                garlic vinaigrette, parmesan, croutons, chive

                Last updated: March 17, 2025

                What 3,289 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

                Noise • Moderate

                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 is renowned for its "amazing food and exceptional service," making it a go-to spot in Arlington. Guests rave about the "delicious upscale comfort food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include the "apple pie pancakes," "brisket," and "butterscotch pudding." Reservation is advised due to its popularity.
                3,289 Reviews

                1. Michael

                  Denver5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 2 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  This place rocks! The plate presentation sets the stage and it gets better from there. The service is always on but never intrusive. Noise level is spot on. And, the food is amazing.

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                2. James

                  Washington DC8 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Excellent meeting place for friends and/or family members! The service is fast, courteous and efficient. The food is also great to include their specials. Free parking is convenient.

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                3. Scott

                  Washington DC3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Excellent - even after a long, certainly packed day with wonderful weather, the service and food was top notch.

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                4. JoAnn

                  Washington DC5 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  another great food experience at Ruthie‘s all day. Delicious ribs.I'm

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                5. Branka

                  Unspecified1 review

                  4.0

                  Dined 6 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  Nice food and service but very noisy restaurant. Food looked fresh and was delicious.

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                6. Kate VIP

                  Washington DC75 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Oh my! The pinto beans were such a delicious surprise!!

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                7. Charles VIP

                  San Francisco157 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 19, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We chose to stick with favorite items on the menu (pulled pork shoulder, healthy grains salad with grilled chicken, butterscotch pudding) but we were tempted by the side special (braised cabbage in a red wine sauce) and the entree special (pan seared flounder with a chili/cream sauce). Ruthie's All-Day is our go-to restaurant, and the dining venue that we always take out-of-town guests to.

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                8. Louis

                  Unspecified1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 19, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Once again my wife's veggie Black Bean Quinoa Burger and my Grilled Curried Shrimp were outstanding, as was the Maple Apple Cobbler (although there wasn't much of a maple taste in the cobbler).

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                9. Joe-Jo VIP

                  Washington DC6 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 17, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I absolutely love going here because of the amazing service, delicious food, great atmosphere, and the fantastic General Manager/Owner, Todd!

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                10. Alexis VIP

                  Washington DC42 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined on March 16, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Service was pretty good. The food came out quickly and the order was correct. Portions were large and filling.

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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 3289 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 138 times today
                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
                • Delivery & takeout
                  Order direct
                • Website
                  https://www.ruthiesallday.com/
                • 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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