The Liberty Tavern

Name: The Liberty Tavern
Address: 3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 465-9360
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3753 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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We are not just a restaurant, but an institution in Arlington. The first floor of our restored historic property houses an inviting bar and lounge that remains vibrant all hours of the day. Our upstairs dining room offers professional service, a warm ambiance, and a menu featuring rustic, modern American cuisine. We are devoted to in-house production: we bake all of our own bread and pastas, sausages, and desserts. Our beverage program features creative specialty cocktails, a diverse wine list, and a great selection of premium draft and bottled beer. We are known for our unlimited small plates brunch on the weekend and late night dancing Friday through Sunday. Liberty To-Go offers a separate carry-out entrance on Irving Street where wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, fresh salads and other specialties are offered for enjoyment at home.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

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Takeout

(703) 465-9360

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(703) 465-9360
Website
http://www.thelibertytavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Ulysses Cabahug

Location
3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Irving Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Chicken Monday!
mac & cheese, collard greens, house-made biscuit
- For 1$18.00
- For 4$68.00
Tuesday Lasagna
house-made pasta & ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, provolone, Sunday Sauce with Caesar Salad & fresh bread
- For 1$19.00
- For 4$72.00
Wednesday Fish and Chips
Beer battered Icelandic cod, house-cut fries, tartar sauce
- For 1$21.00
- For 4$80.00
Thursday Chicken Parm
house-made spaghetti, marinara with Tavern Salad & fresh baguette
- For 1$22.00
- For 4$84.00
Friday Shrimp Scampi
house-made spaghetti, roasted tomato, spinach, garlic, butter, white wine with Tavern Salad & fresh bread
- For 1$23.00
- For 4$88.00
Saturday Chicken Cacciatore
half roasted chicken, cacciatore sauce, haricot verts with Caesar salad & fresh bread
- For 1$24.00
- For 4$92.00
Sunday Braised Short Ribs
honey roasted parsnips, potato purée, Brussels sprouts, au jus
- For 1$32.00
- For 4$124.00

To Start / To Share

Wood-Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00
choose Chipotle Lime or Alabama White w/ celery, Point Reyes blue cheese dressing
Grilled Octopus$17.00
crispy fingerling potato, romesco sauce, watermelon radish, pickled onion
Calamari Fritto$16.00
fennel, zucchini, lemon, spicy Calabrian aioli
Arancini$10.00
risotto, Fontina, peas, San Marzano tomato
Meatballs$11.00
marinara, Pecorino
Warm Garlic Bread$6.00
provolone, marinara

Salad / Soup

Tavern Salad$9.00
field greens, fennel, radish, carrot, red wine / shallot vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
hearts of romaine, croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Arugula Salad$11.00
apples, goat cheese, candied bacon, pistachio, champagne / mustard vinaigrette
Stracciatella Salad$14.00
radish, strawberry, beets, watercress, almond, lemon / honey dressing
Bowl of Tomato Soup$6.00
basil, challah croutons
Potato & Leek Soup$7.00
chive oil

Wood-Oven Pizzas

Toppings - Add Mushroom, Olive, Spinach, Peppers, Caramelized Onion, Jalapeño, Broccoli, Pepperoni, Sliced Plum Tomatoes +$1.50; Add Italian Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella di Bufala, Anchovy, Meatballs, Grilled Chicken +$3. Vegan cheese available on request

Red Pie
crushed tomato, mozzarella, Fontina
- 10 Inch$13.00
- 12 Inch$16.00
White Pie
mozzarella, Fontina, onion, oregano
- 10 Inch$13.00
- 12 Inch$16.00
The Dude
spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil
- 10 Inch$14.00
- 12 Inch$17.00
Vermont
Cabot white cheddar, smoked prosciutto, caramelized onion, apple, sage
- 10 Inch$15.00
- 12 Inch$18.00
Uncle Joe
spicy Italian sausage, peppers, onion, crushed tomato, mozzarella, Fontina
- 10 Inch$15.00
- 12 Inch$18.00
Classico
crushed tomato, basil, Mozzarella di Bufala
- 10 Inch$14.00
- 12 Inch$17.00
Spring Pie
artichoke, spring onion, mozzarella, Fontina
- 10 Inch$15.00
- 12 Inch$18.00

House-Made Pastas

Spaghetti & Meatballs$21.00
Sunday sauce, Pecorino
Squid Ink Pasta$22.00
calamari, chili, Italian sausage, tomato, Pecorino
Orechiette$24.00
fava, morels, Calabrian chili, pesto, ricotta salata
Gnocchi a la Carbonara$20.00
house-smoked Duroc bacon, peas, egg, Pecorino

Entrées

Pan-Roasted Halibut$35.00
black rice risotto, snow peas, wild garlic velouté, pea tendrils
Grilled Salmon$27.00
cauliflower purée, lentil ragout, black truffle sauce
Roasted Chicken$24.00
rainbow carrots, new potatoes, arugula, au jus
Seared Duck Breast$29.00
asparagus, pearl onion, parsnip puree, cherry jus
Tuscan Grilled Steak$34.00
Creekstone Farms 12 oz NY strip, garlic parmesan potatoes, peperonata, red wine jus
Liberty Tavern Burger*$16.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, dijonnaise relish, spicy aioli, cabot cheddar, hand-cut fries

For the Table

Hand-Cut Fries$6.00
chipotle aioli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
garlic aioli
Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese$8.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
crispy capers, Parmesan, lemon

What 3,753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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EVAC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our time at The Liberty Tavern. The bar tables are comfortable and the noise level is too. The food is high quality, well-priced and delicious, and the wait staff are gracious and well-trained. A great neighborhood spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Will definitely be back and highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience1
Do not recommend going for their $55 pre-fixed holiday menu special for the following reasons: over priced, small portions, and ran out of menu items. I made reservations for my family of 5 and we still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated despite other parties of similar or larger size coming in afterwards and getting seated before us. By 6 PM they were already out of prime rib so we settled for turkey. They were also out of the flourless torte. The fixed menu came with two “sides” for the table (family style). Despite being advertised as sides, they appeared more like extremely small appetizers—for 5 people we got 7 brussel sprouts (cut in halves so it looked like more) and maybe 3/4 cup of cauliflower cornbread so we each got a couple bites (see photo). The food did taste good, but was absolutely not worth the $350+ (including drinks) that we paid. This was my last Thanksgiving before I move overseas away from my family and unfortunately it was very disappointing.
A
Andy
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the second time we've had Thanksgiving dinner at Liberty Tavern, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The turkey dinner was excellent - the turkey was moist with lots of white meat, and the sides were incredible. The brussels sprouts were especially good, well seasoned and crispy. The parmesan potatoes were fluffy and creamy, the sweet potatoes were sweet and buttery, and we really enjoyed the desserts, especially the flourless chocolate cake. The only downside for us was that the music volume was a little too loud and it made conversation a little difficult, but that's just our personal preference. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Liberty Tavern for Thanksgiving dinner, you won't be disappointed:)
B
Beth
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic Thanksgiving meal!
JP
JamaicaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing food and great service. The only hiccup was we got the wrong pie at the end and didn't realize it until we got home (we had taken it to-go). But it was a very busy night for them and mistakes happen. Overall, a definite A+.
M
Melissak
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
The prefixed Thanksgiving menu looked good on paper, but the main courses were not good enough for the $55 price. Pie was good.
TB
TheBeez83
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great Thanksgiving dinner. Service was a little slow but it was super busy.
SE
SuzanneE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was wonderful but the slice of pumpkin pie was minimal which is why I didn't give it five stars. Or serve, Sophia, was great!
TH
TinaH
Exclusive
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Bad service food not great and way way overpriced. Won’t go back.
SM
SuzanneM
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious Thanksgiving dinner! The Brussels sprouts were especially amazing and the service was great. The only suggestion we would make is to add lighting to the wooden stairs. Going down in the mood lighting was challenging and kind of an accident waiting to happen. Other than that we really enjoyed the experience and would recommend Thanksgiving dinner at Liberty Tavern.
D
Debbie
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Thanksgiving meal!
CB
CBxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good Thanksgiving meal and I loved the music and ambience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good.
CR
CindyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food choices were very good, quality outstanding. Service excellent. Couldn’t have had a better Thanksgiving meal.
MM
MelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch!! I definitely recommend Liberty Tavern aa a great place to eat.
SO
ShinyOctopus
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Literally the best food. Small plates are the best. The food is home made and delicious. Will definitely return soon. Highly recommend LT.
RE
REP48
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Very pleasantly surprised by this great brunch menu. Hadn’t had a chance to visit Liberty Tavern in about 10 years, but happened to be in the neighborhood. Especially liked the smoked salmon and the spinach artichoke dip, and the biscuits are delicious. Kinda disappointed there was no coffee available (for brunch? Really?) but everything else was very good.
HR
HRBassman
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
I went to dinner with my son. The meal was really well prepared, as was my cocktail. However, it was so loud, we had trouble hearing each other, even from across a small two-person table. We attempted to get a table upstairs, away from the bar, but none were available. Note to self, secure an upstairs reservation next time or go elsewhere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! I wandered into liberty tavern looking for a quick meal on an empty stomach but I found myself staying much longer. They had a really nice happy hour and the ambience was so welcoming and fun. The menu covers classics as well as hearty meals with seasonal ingredients which makes it perfect for any occasion- casual or upscale. Service was very attentive, fun, and friendly. Will definitely be ‘wandering’ back into the Liberty tavern!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The calamari was an excellent starter, as recommend by our server. We enjoyed the pork chop and scallops. Both cooked to perfection! Ambiance and service was excellent. Can’t wait to come back!
B
Brunchgirk
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It took forever to take our order and to get the food. Then the food came out very cold.
CG
ConnieG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great casual dinner spot. Super nice staff from hostess to busy but attentive waiter, to the busser. Got a white pizza it was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food & great hostess staff! The waitress could be better but she was decent!
MV
MaryV
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was good and we were able to get an outdoor table for 8, which is difficult. The prices are on par with the rest of the area after Covid. The service was very, very good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Holy cow, their Liberty Burger was amazing. Cooked to the perfect requested doneness, messy, juicy and delicious. Short ribs, masjed potatoes and Burssels sprouts were also well prepared. Wings were out of this world (we tried both kinds). Service was friendly, lighthearted and efficient. This was a great find, everyone in my party was very happy we dined here. The cocktails were also wonderful.
EN
ElNerd
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a great brunch here after running the Marine Corps Marathon. Service was a little slow since they were crowded, but still very friendly and helpful. We've been here many times for dinner (mostly enjoy the pizza, burgers and fried chicken), but this was the first time for brunch. We had a variety of plates and it was all just as good as the lunch and dinner menus.
MF
MaryF
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lot of fun sitting outdoors Great wait staff Enjoyed the food very much
DE
DavidE
Baltimore
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The bottomless small plate Sunday brunch is excellent with traditional dishes served in sizes that encourages one to try most of the menu. The deviled eggs were just right and their shrimp and grits were done perfectly. I also recommend the house made sage sausage.
a
asimplechord
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Super helpful bartender, good food, great people watching on the Friday evening of Halloween weekend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful date location! Great brunch menu variety and even better service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely accommodating with seating for my family; service was excellent!!
RL
RickL
Washington DC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server Mason was excellent. We appreciated his service for our group of 7. Brunch is good, but with a few drinks, it adds up quick. Definitely would go back however, just be prepared to open the wallet.
B
Bennett
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Scallops and homemade pasta were tasty. Lamb chops were perfect.
PG
PeterG
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding local restaurant, we have never been disappointed here. The Friday night special and salmon plates were recommended, and were on point. Paired with Viognier and Chardonnay respectively.
PT
PatT
Washington DC
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday night. It was busy in Clarendon but fun to people watch. Excellent service from Mason and the food was good. Chicken Marsala was not as tasty as it should have been but the portion was nice. Lobster Pasta was too spicy for me but others may like it. I think the best dish was the gnocchi! Cheese appetizer was yummy too.
J
Judy
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service. Return regularly. Brussel sprouts are the best
PW
PapaW
Charleston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Kaley our server was fantastic. Food was very good, as were our cocktails. It was just too loud to have a decent conversation with anyone at the table.
SP
SarahP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter and runners were amazing - truly attentive and took amazing care of us. Food was fast and fresh. We did the all you can eat brunch. Everything was delicious.
KB
KathyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We were in the upstairs dining room and the noise level was moderate.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Liberty Tavern using the Order Online button. The Liberty Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 465-9360.

The Liberty Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 3753 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(703) 465-9360

Other options

Order online

3195 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Irving Street
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Sun 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Irving Street in Arlington, The Liberty Tavern is easily accessible from downtown DC, Route 66, Route 395, and is across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Ulysses Cabahug
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelibertytavern.com/
Phone number
(703) 465-9360

The Liberty Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Burger

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Meatballs

Family Meals

Fried Chicken Monday!

Tuesday Lasagna

Wednesday Fish and Chips

Thursday Chicken Parm

Friday Shrimp Scampi

Saturday Chicken Cacciatore

Sunday Braised Short Ribs

To Start / To Share

Wood-Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00

Grilled Octopus$17.00

Calamari Fritto$16.00

Arancini$10.00

Meatballs$11.00

Warm Garlic Bread$6.00

Salad / Soup

Tavern Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Arugula Salad$11.00

Stracciatella Salad$14.00

Bowl of Tomato Soup$6.00

Potato & Leek Soup$7.00

Wood-Oven Pizzas

Red Pie

White Pie

The Dude

Vermont

Uncle Joe

Classico

Spring Pie

House-Made Pastas

Spaghetti & Meatballs$21.00

Squid Ink Pasta$22.00

Orechiette$24.00

Gnocchi a la Carbonara$20.00

Entrées

Pan-Roasted Halibut$35.00

Grilled Salmon$27.00

Roasted Chicken$24.00

Seared Duck Breast$29.00

Tuscan Grilled Steak$34.00

Liberty Tavern Burger*$16.00

For the Table

Hand-Cut Fries$6.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese$8.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

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