Ruthie's All-Day

Name: Ruthie's All-Day
Address: 3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22204
Telephone: (703) 888-2841
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3380)

$30 and under

American

3411 South 5th St, Arlington, VA 22204

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 89 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!

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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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Washington, D.C. Area
American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
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Ruthie's All-Day is a vibrant neighborhood gem celebrated for its "excellent food" and "exceptional service." With a delightful brunch scene and a menu offering everything from "mouthwatering ribs" to "perfectly cooked grilled fish," this spot is ideal for any occasion. The outdoor patio and attentive staff enhance the overall dining experience.

3,380 Reviews

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Allyson
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely brunch. A bit slow but it was fine. Portions are huge. Server was knowledgeable and attentive.
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Peter VIP
San Antonio1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were a group of 5 for brunch. My husband’s meal didn’t arrive until the rest of us were nearly finished eating our meals. No apology. Food was not remarkable, but the wait, even with a reservation, was remarkable.
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Michael
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ruthie’s always delivers and then over delivers! I’ve never, ever been let down.
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Christine VIP
Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We cannot rate food as one of us had coffee and the other had biscuits only. But the cappuccino was excellent ! The biscuits fine! The service great! A little loud for talking - but that’s the ambiance of Ruthie’s.
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Timothy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Despite the heat (about 95 yesterday), we sat outside under an umbrella and there were several fans moving the air. As always, great food and a great place to meet up with friends for brunch.
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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First time this place has been a disappointment. We had late reservations for aftwr 8pm, but apparently, what you get that late is 'Ruthies Left Under the Heat Lamp All Day'. The food was horrible, and the waiter was juggling 4 tables(??). The apple cobler dessert, however, was outstanding. It was the only thing that seemed to be fresh. I'm not sure if we'll ever go back, unfortunately.
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Trey VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is my go to for virtually any occasion. Great food at fair prices!
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Elizabeth VIP
Washington, D.C. Area60 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Pros: delicious coffee, yummy hash browns, bathroom had toilet seat covers. Cons: No All-Day Breakfast. Breakfast/brunch stops being served at 11am. So what is "All-Day" at Ruthie's? Self-serve. Misery. Neglect. DIY. Water? We had to ask for it because once we were sat, our server never came back. Does the biscuit come with butter? No, you have to ask for it. Does coffee come with milk or sugar? No, you have to ask for it and by the time they bring the cream, the coffee is cold, and they don't have normal granulated sugar, just the raw or fake stuff. Does the hash brown come with ketchup? No, you have to ask for it. The eggs had egg shells in it, the bacon was soggy, and the sausage was gross. The restroom needs urgent attention. The toilet was not bolted down properly so to prevent falling over, you have to prop yourself up using the side walls. Also, the restroom was flooded and toilet paper dispenser broken. Hot mess. Will not be back. Hope you have better luck.
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Phil VIP
Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
What a mess. Staff was rude and inattentive. Seated multiple parties before us that arrived after us, had no organization at the front desk, waiter never checked in on us after food came, and just stared at us when we left, no thank you, good night, nothing. Have had good experiences here before but this was awful.
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William
Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gold standard service. Excellent food. Family gatherings to date night - what a wonderful neighborhood spot.
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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 4.7 stars by 3380 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 89 times today

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

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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Biscuits and Gravy

Deviled Eggs

Brisket Hash

Sides

Biscuits$4.00

Hashbrown$4.00

Fruit$4.00

Grits$4.00

Bacon$4.00

Beef Sausage$4.00

Fries$4.00

Arugula Salad$4.00

Eggs$5.00

Single Pancake PLAIN$5.00

Single Pancake TOPPINGS$5.00

Breakfast Potatoes$4.00

Brisket Side 4oz$9.00

Pulled Pork Side 4oz$7.00

Chicken Tender 1pc$3.50

Avocado Side 1/4$1.50

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