Neighborhood Eats: Carlyle

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Carlyle

4000 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-931-0777

Cuisines:
Fusion/Eclectic, American, Modern, Breakfast

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
None nearby

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Not Accepted

Special Features:
Late Night, Party Space, Weekend Brunch, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Best Dishes
Fried blue crab fritters; salt-and-pepper calamari; Caesar salad; lobster potstickers; sesame-crusted tuna salad; crab cakes; chicken paillard; Hong Kong-style sea bass; Black Angus ribeye; chipotle-glazed pork; cheeseburger; deep-dish apple pie; banana pudding; flourless chocolate waffle.

Reader's Rating:

3.5 out of 5

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This fudgy waffle is the signature dessert at outposts of the Great American Restaurants group. Photograph by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg.

Owned by the Great American Restaurants group, this swank Shirlington Village spot fizzes with energy. The deco-cool space is cushy, the service friendly and smart, and the menu a crowd pleaser. The drawback? The popular restaurant doesn’t take dinner reservations, so it’s best to call ahead to put your name on the waiting list.

What to get: Lobster pot stickers with ginger butter; salt-and-pepper fried calamari; a cheesy, peppery Caesar salad; sesame-crusted-tuna salad with sticky rice and soy-lime vinaigrette; plump crab cakes with skinny fries and slaw; Hong-Kong–style sea bass; chicken paillard over angel-hair pasta; chipotle-glazed pork tenderloin; flourless chocolate waffle.

-March, 2008

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Exceptional Food and Staff

AFRichards — September 17, 2010 3:03 AM

Growing up an Alexandria native, Carlyle has remained one of my favorite Washington restaurants. The staff will go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. Food is consistently excellent, and the overall vibe is positive and professional. More ...

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mowerbe — June 19, 2010 6:31 PM

Carlye has always been a favorite restaurant & my husband wanted to go there tonight for their crab cakes. We sat outside for an early dinner at ~ 6PM & had the worst experience ever. The entrees arrived before we had finished our salads & since More ...

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