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Ruthie's All-Day, Arlington, VA

Ruthie's All-Day

4.8
4.8
3298 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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

Ruthie's All-Day's menu was last updated 2025-04-09.

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: April 9, 2025

                What 3,298 people are saying

                Ruthie's All-Day 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

                4.8
                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 in Arlington offers "delicious upscale comfort food" with "great ambience" and "friendly, highly efficient staff." The menu features standout dishes like ribs, brisket, and apple pie pancakes. While it can be noisy, the patio offers a quieter dining experience. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
                3,298 Reviews

                1. OpenTable Diner

                  Washington DC6 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Excellent food and service! Always enjoy this experience!

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                2. Renee

                  Washington DC1 review

                  3.0

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Food isn’t the same as the first several times we have gone. Dessert list was crap with butterscotch pudding and some other Oreo something or other. The apps could definitely use some freshening up. All carbs. Cornbread, hush puppies (essentially the same thing)…the donuts are always pretty yummy. I think the menu could do with a complete update! New ingredients, new recipes, etc.

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                3. Alexandra

                  Washington DC2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great cornbread and biscuits! They were super accommodating and will do egg whites if you ask.

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                4. Linda VIP

                  Washington DC3 reviews

                  3.0

                  Dined 6 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The special beef tips was not a good cut of meat and almost inedible. The eggplant coating was awful.

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                5. Randy VIP

                  New York City40 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Ross B. was genial, helpful, and hard-working. He made our experience enjoyable.

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                6. HannahM

                  Washington DC11 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Delicious and excellent service

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                7. Terry VIP

                  Washington DC16 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined on April 3, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Food and service were great. Nice and quiet in the exterior patio for a late lunch conversation. However the interior is quite noisy.

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                8. Michael

                  Denver5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on April 2, 2025

                  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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                9. James

                  Washington DC8 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on April 1, 2025

                  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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                10. Scott

                  Washington DC3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 31, 2025

                  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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                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 3298 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 130 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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