Mussel Bar & Grille Arlington
A lively American eatery specializing in mussels and oysters, with a fantastic beer selection and great happy hour deals.
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Mussel Bar & Grille Arlington
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A lively American eatery specializing in mussels and oysters, with a fantastic beer selection and great happy hour deals.
"Outstanding food, service, ambience. Charming staff, food was excellent and well prepared."
Happy Hour Deals
Visit between 2-7 PM for great happy hour prices on select beers, cocktails, and appetizers.
Don't Miss the Soup!
The French Onion Soup and Mussels Bolognese are highly recommended, not to be missed.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American, Belgian
Price
Mid-range
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Mussel Mania
Savor a wide variety of mussels, prepared in delicious sauces from classic to creative. A true specialty!
Oyster Happy Hour
Enjoy incredibly fresh oysters at a great price during their daily happy hour. A steal for seafood lovers!
Craft Beer Selection
Explore a diverse and impressive list of beers, featuring local favorites and interesting Belgian selections.
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Happy Hour Deals
Visit between 2-7 PM for great happy hour prices on select beers, cocktails, and appetizers.
Don't Miss the Soup!
The French Onion Soup and Mussels Bolognese are highly recommended, not to be missed.
Parking Validation
Free validated parking is available for up to 2 hours in a nearby garage.
Ask the Bartender
Bartenders offer great recommendations for cocktails and local beer choices.
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Happy Hour Deals
Visit between 2-7 PM for great happy hour prices on select beers, cocktails, and appetizers.
Don't Miss the Soup!
The French Onion Soup and Mussels Bolognese are highly recommended, not to be missed.
Parking Validation
Free validated parking is available for up to 2 hours in a nearby garage.
Ask the Bartender
Bartenders offer great recommendations for cocktails and local beer choices.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners praise Mussel Bar & Grille for its fresh seafood, particularly the mussels and oysters, and its lively atmosphere. The excellent service and great happy hour deals are frequently highlighted. However, some find the noise level to be too high, especially during live music.
"Thinking of some seafood before ending the trip. Not a bad choice from Google search. The mussels were fresh. Well sauce, not too salty and not too plain. The Oysters came with condiments that suited the fresh oysters. Down it all with a smooth beer. Definitely a relaxing way to end the hectic week and trip."
Lilian Cheng
"Chris, the bartender, was great and made the experience terrific. The mussels were fantastic. Really nice vibe and atmosphere. Chris was a great server and I hope to get him next time. Large menu, plenty of options. Free validated parking in a nearby garage up to 2 hours. Restaurant is in a busy area of Arlington. Happy hour items and prices are decent."
Jerry Miranda
"Ready for more! Do not skip the mussels bolognese or the French onion soup unless you like the taste of regret. East coast oysters were great and the bolognese was yummy but not traditional for those seeking Italian not Belgian flair. Octopus appetizer was good but not as good as everything else. Happy Hour from 2-7 was delightful and saved a few bucks. Tremendous service."
Breana McGowan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Happy Hour is daily from 2-7 PM, offering discounted drinks and food items.
The restaurant is famous for its fresh mussels prepared in various delicious sauces and its extensive oyster selection.
The menu includes salads, flatbreads, and some sides that can accommodate vegetarian diners.
Yes, free validated parking is available for up to 2 hours in a nearby garage.
Some reviewers mention the noise level can be high, especially with live music, making conversation difficult.
Diners rave about the mussels bolognese, French onion soup, crab dip, and oysters.
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Built in the former home of a Chevy dealership in Ballston, Mussel Bar approaches its mussels—and its beer—with precision. The diamond-shaped windows add a bit of allure to the U-shaped bar area, as does the spiral chandelier of beer bottles hanging from above. A quiet conversation would be hard to achieve in a space with concrete floors and a cavernous ceiling, as the ’80s alternative tunes bounce off the hard surfaces, a reminder that Gen X and older millennials are the target audience for this post-work crowd.
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If shellfish is your thing, you won’t be disappointed with Mussel Bar & Grille. Since beginning life as a Belgian style roadhouse serving ‘Bière, Moules & Frites’, it’s expanded its menu to include good ol’ Southern dishes like Maine Lobster Cocktail, Blue Crab Dip, and Chilled Snow Crab Cluster. The classics haven’t gone though, and it’s still one of the best places in town to grab a cold beer and enjoy some seriously good mollusks.
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While not technically a "seafood" restaurant, Mussel Bar, a Flemish restaurant in Ballston, offers a stacked lineup of mussels, oysters, and other raw bar favorites in addition to their traditional steak frites and more. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Mussel Bar & Grille Arlington (@musselbararlington)
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800 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203Phone: 703-841-2337 Visit Website. A post shared by B A D B U D D H I S T D C (@badbuddhistdc). Are you hoping to find some tasty mussels in the Arlington area?
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