Daily US Times in Arlington, Virginia

“Ruthie’s is one of those places we come back to again and again. It’s our go-to spot for taking friends and family when they visit because we know it never disappoints. Yes, weekend reservations can be tough if you don’t plan ahead. And yes, service can slow down a bit when they’re busy. But the food? Always worth it. We love the cornbread, deviled eggs, fried chicken biscuit, anything with brisket, the grits, potato salad, lattes, and of course the cookies. Everything is consistently delicious. Plan ahead for a reservation, be patient with parking and service during peak times, and you’ll ”

— Emily Moore · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-9

“Wow! This place is awesome. We went on a Wednesday lunch time. The place was rammed, so I would highly recommend making a reservation. Even though it was extremely busy the service was friendly, fast and efficient. It wasn’t too noisy despite it being crowded. Our food turned up in good time and was hot. We ordered the dry rubbed wings and the pulled pork meat plate with Slaw, beans and french fries. Everything was delicious. Plentiful portions too. Even though I shared our dish with my husband we still had food left over to take home. Would really look forward to a return visit to try other m”

— Marie Taylor-Morrison · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-14

“Delighted I came to this place. I’m in the area for a few days and I googled Best Breakfast Restaurant in Arlington and oh boy! Google was not wrong the atmosphere, the decor, the employees and most importantly the food was beyond my expectations. If you’re looking for true American cuisine with a sprinkle of home prepared by your favorite southern grandma look no further! Oh and they have eggs ALL DAY! Which was amazing because I ended up ordering lunch but a side of eggs and biscuits which OH MY GOODNESS best biscuits I’ve had in my 19 years in this country. I will definitely be back not onl”

— Juan Pablo Palacio · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-26

“Ruthie’s All Day provided great service—everyone was very friendly and personable. The restaurant has a nice, cozy vibe. My wife and I stopped in for lunch and started with the deviled eggs and buffalo wings. We also tried a few cocktails from the bar. While the drinks weren’t watered down with too much ice (which we appreciated), they were a bit too light on the alcohol. For our mains, she ordered the burger and I had the brisket sandwich with crispy Brussels sprouts. The burger was average, and the brisket sandwich was just okay—the brisket was a little dry and overcooked. Overall, lunch w”

— Sung Yang · ★★★★☆ · 2026-1-25

“Ruthie’s All-Day has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants — and for good reason. We came with friends visiting from New York, and they absolutely loved it too. Everything we tried was fantastic. The hush puppies were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the cornbread was warm, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet, and both the steak and brisket were cooked to perfection — tender, smoky, and full of flavor. The drinks were great as well, perfectly complementing the meal. The atmosphere was relaxed but lively, and the service made us feel right at home. If yo”

— Kage Youth · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-5

“Ruthie’s All Day is always buzzing, and now I understand why! Even though the place gets really busy, the restaurant itself is quite large, so you don’t feel cramped and the energy feels fun instead of overwhelming. We tried their oyster dish to start — it comes with 5 pieces and they’re on the smaller side, but beautifully presented just like everything else that came out. Honestly, every plate here looks like it was made for photos. My favorite was definitely the tri-tip steak paired with my vegetable side. The portion was so generous that it fed me for dinner and again the next morning. F”

— Vina Tran · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-24

“Giving a 5 star rating because my experience was just that awesome! My bestfriend and I met up there on a whim without any reservations during their brunch service. When we inquired with the host we were told it would be an hour wait for a table but that we could check at the bar. Much to our luck there were two empty seats right at the end of the bar and we were welcomed to sit by the patrons next to them. We were warmly and hilariously greeted my the bartender Nam who then proceeded to give us some of the best customer service we have ever had. Now for the food! The cornbread was absolutel ”

— LaMonté Willis Jr. · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-1

“Visited for a birthday brunch with a large group on a Saturday. We were promptly greeted and seated in one of the more private larger dining spaces. The food was great - came to our table promptly. The apple donuts are a must try especially during the fall and winter months. They are perfectly fried with real apple sauce inside that is just the right amount. I would definitely visit again for brunch. There is limited parking for Ruthie's and there is additional paid parking near in the apt/condo lot right next door to Ruthie's. $”

— Christina B. · ★★★★☆ · 2025-12-16

“I was in town for my kids’ event when someone recommended Ruthie’s All-Day, and it did not disappoint. It’s not often you go to a restaurant where everything is great, but this place absolutely delivered. The food was outstanding, and the presentation was on point. The atmosphere was pleasantly surprising—warm and inviting. Jon was an excellent server—friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. Glad I trusted a stranger’s recommendation!”

— Alvin Tatum · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-18

“Ate here for dinner and had some really good barbecue. I had the Grilled Salmon with potato salad and brussel sprouts sides. The salmon was well cooked and was very good. The potato salad was also good and the brussel sprouts were great. Others in our party had the brisket, which they liked, and the chicken tenders, which were ok, but not great. Really good service and atmosphere here. A nice place in the neighborhood to eat and get good wood-fired southern barbecue.”

— Dave Hong · ★★★★★ · 2025-10-18