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SER

4.7
4.7
2004 Reviews
$30 and under
Traditional Spanish
SER is the winner of the Ballston Business Improvement District's 2014 Restaurant Challenge. It is an authentic Spanish tavern or “food house” with a casual, hipster vibe. But, take note…it’s not a tapas restaurant. It’s a gastronomical journey and cultural adventure throughout every region of Spain. It’s an easy-going gathering spot where guests can enjoy typical comfort foods and beverages from Spain at any time of the day or night. The team at SER are your foodie friends from Spain who have a mean kitchen, sharp cooking skills, and comfortable house where you hang out until the wee hours of the night.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 746-9822

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Please contact us for your catering needs

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event

  • Neighborhood

    Arlington

  • Cross street

    11th Street

  • Parking details

    We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance on Glebe Road, not 11th Street.<br /><br />Parking is $2 with validation up to 3 hours in duration (M-F 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and after 5 p.m. and all day Sat. and Sun).

  • Public transit

    We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,004 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. Honestly

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    One of the specials with white bean soup was exceptional. This could be ordered with or without chorizo. Halibut was excellent. Husband thought pork shoulder was tasty but not 5 stars. Flan was pedestrian. Wines were great.
  2. SJWDC

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere and delicious tapas. Wine list has something for everyone.
  3. RezaV

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Fish special halibut and salted cod were old and slimy.
  4. Steph

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a 30th birthday party. They did such a great job! Food was delicious and they took such great care of us!
  5. Rhen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice and charming place and amazing food………….
  6. SimonCh

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went there to celebrate a special occasion and had an amazing time. The ambiance and the service were phenomenal. The drinks, especially the sangria with Cava was divine. We had multiple appetizers and that is the way to go.
  7. JulioN

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ser is a great Spanish restaurant because of the quality, price, ambience, and service. It's the only Spanish restaurant that I go to in the area.
  8. WashingtonianFoodie

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    NOT GREAT - My table of 3 opted for the tasting menu for $75. There were a couple of high lights tuna crudo, risotto part of the duck dish, but nothing blew our socks off. The soup as well as the octopus with potato courses came out room temperature when they should have been warm. The scallops were not properly trimmed so the tendon was still attached and chewy, the duck fat wasn't seared and came out white - looked like it had been sitting around for a while so we sent it back to cook longer and they just cooked one side. Dessert was forgettable. Honestly, I had really high hopes for this place, but was disappointed. There were several larger parties in on that Wednesday evening, and it seemed as though our meal was following their schedule and we got the leftovers. It would take a lot for me to come back - it would be nice if the venue did a redo for us, that would probably be the only way. We spent $360 on dinner for 3 and left unimpressed. Seemed like a bunch of inexperienced cooks in the kitchen. I guess I will have to stick to Jaleo and Barcelona for my tapas.
  9. JWyatt

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and the service was even better. Kid friendly and overall wonderful dinner experience for our family.
  10. MarilynnS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an excellent brunch at SER. Both the service and food were outstanding.
  11. MaggieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service. We woo be back.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! Our waiter was amazing
  13. arlingtondiner2022

    Washington DC

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and delicious food.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, perfect service. Period.
  15. KristinV

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great date vibe
  16. arlingtondiner2022

    Washington DC

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SER never disappoints us, always great food and amazing service.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favorite restaurant in Ballston for sure! Lots of delicious choices. Friendly staff, great Rioja.
  18. darinam

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Good attentive service. But food was ok, tortilla was very salty, squid had no flavor.. all we actually enjoyed was only pan con tomate.
  19. AmyP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the dinner here. We shared the tuna appetizer and it was fantastic. Seabass app was also pretty good. The vegetables with carmelized goat cheese were really good. Grilled pork loin was just ok, but the Wahl beef entree was delicious. Will definitely be back again!
  20. JoseV

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ser is where our Family congregates, celebrates and simply goes to recharge.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal or service at SER!
  22. Jonathan

    Philadelphia

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent authentic Spanish cuisine. The tapas were great (pan catalana, foie, eggplant, gambas) as were the mains (grilled squid and Dorada in Salt). Desserts were also good. Rice pudding was excellent. Churros were the only miss of the night. Pleasant service. Definitely a place to visit.
  23. ClaudiaM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Unfortunately we found the food bland. Staff pushed drinks way too much. Desserts were only thing outstanding.
  24. BethD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my 80yr old “foodie” parents to dinner and we had a great meal. Our server was excellent. I asked to make a few changes to my dish to accommodate dietary issues and the outcome was delicious and absolutely perfect. I really appreciated the accommodation.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible place
  26. jbaum517

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Valentines day dinner and even on a very busy night the food was not too delayed and freakin' fantastically good. I had the pork chops special and it was 10/10, would recommend
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Consistently great.
  28. Cofa

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    What a disappointing experience we booked for brunch they had no coffee!!! Seems the delivery had not come in for coffee for a week. Had to go through Starbucks and get coffee. We ordered the food 45 min later they get the food cold messing a few orders in and we returned two dishes. Waiter didn’t even bother to send the correct ones. Bread was stale, they didn’t even have heating on. It was freezing. Seems to me they are going out of business
  29. ToddH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous. Service and atmosphere was great. A bit pricey but not outrageous. Louder than I like but not exceedingly so
  30. Steve

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed it. The original table we were sat at was not great (we were early, it wasn’t crowded, and we were stuck next to swinging kitchen door). I asked to be moved, and they graciously agreed. After that, the service was very good and the food was great. Tapas were tasty, dessert was unusual, no complaints!
  31. John

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Javier, Dimitri and Sergio are wonderful hosts and always make us feel welcome when we’re at SER. They have a great selection of Spanish wine and sherry. Definitely a great place for an intimate dinner or large party!
  32. CliffordA

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Waitress was very convivial , knowledgeable about most items on menu and was very effective in talking to the chef regarding issues related to specific information to accommodate any particular issues of ours regarding food ingredients
  33. Chewie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went last night for the first time. We had the restaurant week menu. Really delicious. Very pleasant wait staff. Will go back for sure!
  34. Dindin

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous. Creative. Prepared well and delicious. P
  35. GerryAnn

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    For lunch, get parking ticket validated as soon as you get there! Because our waitress said we could validate parking when we paid bill, we missed the 2:30 p.m. cutoff for validation and had to pay $12 to park in garage!! The food was very good. Margarita was expensive and skimpy—mostly ice and very little tequila. Disappointing.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at the Ser! We loved it! The food was amazing, quiet atmosphere and our server was super! We will be back!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our waiter was nice but not attentive. The restaurant menu looked good and had nice variety but the quality did not match the expectations. The first two wine pairings were excellent but the dessert wine was not. I’ll have to come back here to get some more tapas one day to make my mind up but I’m not sure it’ll be soon.
  38. Pfoody

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We were really excited to try SER. It received good reviews and looked to be everything we wanted in a great dinner. The food was good or very good. But the entire experience was overshadowed by service that was abysmal. Our waiter, I believe, was a good guy who was just totally distracted. My mates had been seated and ordered sparkling water. I sat down a few minutes later after I parked the car. After I sat down, the waiter approached and said "what do you want?" To the table. Even his tone was surly. No 'hello'. No 'thank you for dining with us tonight'. No nothing. No 'my name is....' Things went downhill from there. Our drinks were good...and we probably would have ordered more if ANYONE had ever asked us if we would like another round. We sometimes went 15-20-25 minutes without so much as a look from the staff. It felt like every other table was receiving regular check-ins. They didn't appear understaffed. After we had been at our table for nearly an hour and a half, after we had asked for water 3 or 4 times to 3-4 different servers, I finally spoke to the manager and asked if there was a problem. From that point on...things were better. Not perfect, but better. The real icing on the cake was when our waiter delivered a round of brandy on the house at the end of our meal. As he poured our brandy he said (this is no lie or exaggeration) "the manager is offering you a round of brandy on the house because you said the service sucked and you didn't get water." I didn't say "the service sucked." I very pointedly told the manager that I had asked three different staff for water multiple times and felt the service as abysmal. Sucked. Abysmal. I guess they distilled the water situation down to the truth...the service did, in fact, suck. It sucked big time. SO much so that it has been a recurring theme among my colleagues all week every time sit down to a meal. Restaurants: it's the simple things. Just a simple bottle of water...is that so hard?
  39. barbarab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were there on Sunday night for restaurant week, and the four of us all thought our meals were delicious! Actually exceptional! Ambiance and back ground music were very chill too!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I had a good experience here. The food was good, but just wish the seating was better. I will definitely come back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from SER using the Order Online button. SER also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. SER also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 746-9822.

SER is rated 4.7 stars by 2004 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

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for SER

1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    11th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Arlington

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We have underground parking directly below our building at 1110 N Glebe Road. Entrance on Glebe Road, not 11th Street.<br /><br />Parking is $2 with validation up to 3 hours in duration (M-F 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and after 5 p.m. and all day Sat. and Sun).

  • Public transit

    We're located on Glebe Road and 11th Street, right off Route 66 and are blocks away from the Ballston Metro station

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (703) 746-9822

  • Catering

    Please contact us for your catering needs

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us at restaurant to book your private event

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