The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
2500 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 - (703) 746-9644
The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant is an authentic Irish pub. They specializes in traditional Irish food and drinks. They offer a variety of Irish Whiskeys, Bourbons, and Scotch's. The atmosphere is great and the owner even gets around to talk to the customers. There's really nothing you can order that won't be delicious. One of their most order plates is the shepherds pie. If a place has a great shepherds pie, you know they are authentic. People rave about it so make you try it when you visit.
Tazza Kitchen Arlington Ridge
2931 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22206 - (703) 549-8299
Tazza Kitchen Arlington Ridge is a really great restaurant. It was opened back in 2014 so it's still new to the area. They cook everything over a wood fire. They also use seasonal ingredients found close to home. You'll want to call ahead and reserve a table. A popular appetizer is the meatballs. The meatballs are made with pork, beef, and veal so they are high quality and delicious. A cool thing here is that they have mix and match tacos so you can try any kind you want. The pizza is also a hit here.
Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 - (703) 525-8646
Galaxy Hut is a vegetarian bar. They offer American classics but in vegan versions. A popular transition is the vegan cheese steaks. They have a tasting option with their beer so that you can find a new favorite. The selection of beer is pretty different so you might not be able to find the one you choose anywhere but here. There's a hipster vibe here with funky artwork on the walls and retro arcade games to play. Happy hour is from 5-7pm where you can get a cheap pitcher of beer along with other deals.
Cheesetique
4056 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206 - (703) 933-8787
Cheesetique is the absolute place you need to go to if you love cheese! Every dish here has cheese incorporated into it. They also sell specialty cheeses. Cheesetique is also a wine bar with perfect pairings of wine and cheese. You can order a cheese platter that comes with different kinds of cheeses for you to enjoy. They also have grilled cheese sandwiches and mac and cheese that come in a variety of flavors. The prices are a little high but worth it for the cheeses and the wine you get to devour.