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Carlyle Grand Cafe

4000 28th St. South, Arlington, VA 22206
703-931-0777
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Ranked #10 of 332 restaurants in Arlington
4.0 of 5 stars 130 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 12 AUD
Cuisines: American, French
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Alexandria, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I think the long time good reputation of Carlyle has really kept people coming. The food is consistently good, especially the desserts and bread, the salads are lovely. The long wait for food and staff attention really takes away from the excellent food. We sat and sat and ate bread on a Sunday night and I really don't know what... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We love all the Great American restaurants! Flourless choc waffle is to die for. More

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Arlington, Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Carlyle Grand always delivers great food whatever the size of the group. It's a great meeting place for family or friends or a couple. Terrific bread from Best Buns next door too. You can wander the Shirlington scene while waiting for their buzzer to alert you that your table is ready. More

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We stopped in for lunch the other day and weren't disappointed. I had the sesame crusted tuna salad--which has been on the menu since time immemorial--and my wife had a small salad with goat cheese and a wonderful artichoke special. The quality of the ingredients and the preparation continues to be outstanding, and the service was very good. More

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Kenosha
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

When you are stuck in DC traffic turn off to Shirlington and have a GREAT meal with GREAT service !! Chicken pallaird lobster roll and the chocolate waffle are my personnel FAVS !!! Plus ther is out door dinning and a PARKING LOT that is FREE !!! and the brunch is GREAT too !!! More

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Alexandria
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

They only serve the potato au gratin like dish at dinner. I've had just about everything there and it's all great. Service is always good!!! More

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encinitas ca
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This was recommended by staff at our hotel and also other travelers on this website. We had dinner here our 1st night in Arlington and it was so delicious we couldn't wait to go back on our last night of the trip. The ambiance is great, service was stellar and the food was over the top. If you like shrimp... More

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DC Area
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Went there for brunch. Classy. Good service. Good food. Pricy. More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Always love the salmon with asparagus and mashed cauliflower. More

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Falls Church
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Actually everything they make is wonderful! I have a weakness for their shrimp and grits. The grit cakes are so creamy and the cajun sauce is just the right spicyness. I have to keep myself from licking the bowl!!! They make the flourless chocolate cake a bit different from the other restaurants, they add macademia nuts, yummmmm!! More

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