Arlington Restaurants—Around Town
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Arlington Restaurants—Around Town

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Whatever your taste, you are sure to find it in Arlington. The dining options may have changed due to COVID restrictions, so be sure to check before you set out. A sample of the many food choices is included below.

All of these restaurants are open for delivery.

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Italian Store: Open for inside pick up of pre-made Italian subs, pizza and shopping for Italian groceries. Curbside pickup for preordered sandwiches and pizza as well as family dinner special such as lasagna for four. Jack Burris has just made a Milano, the most popular sub, while Ellisa Koller is dishing out the best-selling plain cheese pizza. A few outdoor tables. Two locations: Westover and Lyons Village.

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Liberty Tavern: Open for indoor dining at 60 percent capacity as well as outdoor sidewalk tables, which are popular for an afternoon glass of wine. Ready for the afternoon crowd to order The Dude pizza, homemade pecorino gnocchi or the daily special such as prime rib on Sunday. 3195 Wilson Blvd.

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ: Open for curbside pickup of BBQ sandwiches, ribs and sides as well as Thursday night rotating specials such as crabs, chicken parmesan and cowboy rib eye steak dinner. Josue Madrigales serves a new breakfast special—brisket on a homemade biscuit with egg and cheese. 5731 Lee Highway.

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La Union grocery: Open for Latin American groceries with an in-house butcher as well as a deli counter with Salvadoran platters made on the spot including their pork and cheese pupusa with slaw, the beef empanada and the grand finale of creamy dulce le leche. 4308 Lee Highway

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Nam Viet Restaurant: Open with a few indoor tables and for pick up of the popular grilled pork with vermicelli, spring rolls or orange beef. While it used to have a lively lunch crowd, Richard Nguyen, manager, says now the office buildings close by are vacant, and business is 30 percent of what it used to be. 1127 N. Hudson.

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Cowboy Cafe: Open for Tuesday half-price burgers, chili, wings and your favorite lunch sandwich at this local watering hole. Limited inside dining, curbside delivery or pick up. A mural is in progress on the wall next door as they create a new patio space in the parking lot with outdoor tables complete with a big-screen TV. 4792 Lee Highway

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Metro 29 Diner: Open for 60 percent indoor dining at a popular spot for families with well-known large platters. including their brunch items like the fried chicken and waffles, the homemade challah French toast and a variety of lunch entrées like the hot turkey platter and chicken souvlaki. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. 4711 Lee Highway

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Chill Zone Cafe: Open for take out and curbside pickup of the popular beef, chicken or pork Banh Mi sandwiches, Viet tacos, Pho and a variety of ice and hot Viet drinks including bubble tea. The owner, Daniel Bui, readies a take-out order. 2442 N. Harrison Street

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Sushi Zen: Opens for dinner with curbside or take out at 4:30 p.m. for tempura assortment, cherry blossom roll, blue fire or alligator roll. 2457 N. Harrison Street

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Best Buns: Call ahead for curbside delivery of your sticky bun, cheddar scone or Westphalian breakfast sandwich or walk inside, one customer at a time, to order lunch or cupcakes and then wait outside for your order. 4010 Campbell Avenue, Village at Shirlington

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Café Sazon: Offers pupusas, chicken empanadas as well as a selection of pastries including pineapple and strawberries turnovers. Pick a patio table, eat inside or take home carry-out. 4704 Columbia Pike

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