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Whitlow's On Wilson is located in Virginia. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 25 years, and is located in the Arlington neighborhood. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine American cuisine.
1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bland as they get. First of all the color of the entire interior is a gross mildew green. The set up for the main bar is terrible, they have a partition that leaves a five foot wide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On any given evening you can find me at the bar, throwing back a yuengling and laughing with my friends. I'm an easy to please lady, so the cheap happy hour specials, Thursday night "mug night" and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is decent, but it's not a must-go destination for me. I'll go if my co-workers band is playing or if other people are already there...other than that, pass.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW to WOW. Just kidding. I just like calling it WOW. First time I was at Whitlows was probably in my early 20's living in ARL. It's one step above a dive bar and it is an ARL institution just like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You definitely get what you paid for at Whitlow's on Wilson. With a pub atmosphere and a large space you'll be able to enjoy a drink, some chatter and good ol' fashioned American pub food here.With a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing quite as serene as brunch at Whitlow's with my favorite sweetie after a night of drunken debauchery. They serve up quite a surprisingly tasty, satisfying brunch. The buffet looks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i got the crabs!the mate and i went here yesterday for brunch... both of us were strugglin sometin fierce on the hangover tip. we wanted two things. coffee and food. and we weren't about to make that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here at ~10 am on a Saturday. It was pretty dead - maybe 10 other tables full in the place. Prices were pretty reasonable for the DC area. I had the standard 2 egg special - those are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed. Went there on a Friday night, and I am definately going back.I loved the crowd. While there was the usual collared shirt douchebaggery -and the snooty over-complicated hairstyle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my friends tonight for dinner. I wanted to get dinner, it was 7pm and did not want to be seated in the bar area. My friends were already seated, and I got IDed walking into the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bleh. I thought we'd be daring and just walk into a restaurant without reading it up first. Missstake. My pulled pork sandwich was more like a pork sloppy joe. The french fries weren't worth the fat,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come for half-price burger night on Mondays. The burgers are great for the price. Get the Avalanche with onions, mushrooms and bacon. Service is quick and reasonable even with big groups and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, the only reason it got 3 stars is due to the crab legs. Today I ventured to "the other side of the river" to meet friends for Sunday Brunch. It seemed like a decent price, so why not check...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, does anybody know if this place has half price burgers on Mondays??WoW is a quick walk from my complex and thus another frequented locale within the Clarendon community. Against what some other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good social scene, average priced beer, and above average bar food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For Sat/Sun brunch, this place is SO WORTH IT. Endless crablegs, great stuffed cabbage, and lots of fruit. All other times? I wouldn't touch this place w/ a 10 ft pole for fear of contracting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based singularly on Monday half price burgers, which is the only time I ever go to WoW. go on Mondays, it's a really good deal. The burgers are tasty & cheap, the service is usually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A disclaimer: this review is based solely on my brunch experiences at Whitlow's. All other experiences have been of the late night, bar crawl variety where nothing noteworthy stands out in memory (if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first write-up since moving to DC, so I'm easing in with a middle-of-the-road review. I met an old high school friend here on her recommendation since she lives in Arlington, and, having...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent WoW when I was a kid... for their Chocolate Malts (they may very well be the highlight of my childhood).I hadn't been back in about 10-15 years until this past weekend... and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good brunch option, choosing from either the gluttonous brunch buffet or off the menu. Lox in my bagels and lox platter was on the mushy side but overall my brunch was tasty. Quality overall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlows is the place to go in the neighborhood- I've definitely partied there at night and rolled in the next morning for brunch. The Brunch Buffet is awesome, there's a huge variety of items you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlows is clean, loud, and has average food. The half-priced burgers on Mondays? AWESOME. Other than that, I really wouldn't choose to go here. In fact I'd say the normal food prices are too high....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Half price burger night is great, as is the live music at night. Weekend brunch is ok, they could use a little more variety however. I like this place for how convertible it is. On weeknights it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood bar. It's really an institution in Arlington. So, the ambience is really nice and it's in a great - if evolving - neighborhood. Their food is kinda average American bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review was previously preceded by a long and convoluted rambling which I later deemed to be unnecessary...---Went there today for half price burgers and to see what all the fuss was about. At...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a casual dinner on a recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint. The burgers, as it has been said below, are great and come with a decent selection of toppings, as well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, alright, after popular demand, I've decided to weigh in with the definitive review of Whitlows on Wilson.This isn't a franchise, it's independently owned & operated and popular with the young...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still not a fan of the security staff and service is sometimes really slow, but... I think this place is picking up again. Good local bar. Nothing fancy. Just good burgers and decent drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smithwicks on tap, gets me every time. We come here most for select local bands, but when we have eaten dinner beforehand it has always been good. Desserts are required to be split, but everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really a whole lot to say about Whitlows, but it may be a little known fact that the desserts here are astronomical in stature. No joke it's pretty much a requirement to split it with someone....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the brunch. Under $20 gets you all-you-can-eat buffet, with everything ranging from waffles and an omelette station to excellent fried chicken, amazing mac n' cheese, shrimp, crabs' legs,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its sunday night and the place is moderately busy, but definitely not too bad. We politely ask where trivia takes place and the woman kind of stares us down and asks if we were eating, which we say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A place to meet up with friends have some beers. Brunch is huge. With a decent variety. I had the fried green tomatoes blt. It was pretty good. It will do if you have to.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First things first - as a bar, this is not my first choice in Clarendon. In fact, it's probably not even in my top five. I definitely don't think it's worth a cover...EVER...and I hate the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here once before for breakfast with a friend and it was fine (but I'm not a huge breakfast person). Finally went back this weekend for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised. It was too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh a place that covers just about everything. This place has great specials, good breakfast, a bar, music all in one. The food is good especially the mac and cheese and the brunch. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A club bar and a family restaurant. Who knew the two classifications were compatible. The facility sits on the corner of Wilson and N Filmore. The decor is typical college club with some odd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just a summary: $2 cans of High Life.- Too damned much light for a bar.-- Clarendon crowd.Busy in most rooms. Pool tables. Decent quesadilla. Decent food prices.- Shitty wine "special." Likes to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Whitlows, how I miss living closer to you. When I think of Whitlows, I think of three different things: mug night, weekend brunch, and cheese fries.Mug night is every Thursday night from some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for cheap, filling eats. We decided to check this place out for Sunday brunch rather than going into the district.There was not a wait to be seated, which was probably due to our perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the buffet. The crab, which I was very excited for, was watery and not that fresh- nevertheless, I still got my money's worth! The rest was not memorable. I would stick with the menu- better...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there is anyone in all of Arlington who dislikes this place more than me. I call it $hitlows. I have tried the brunch. It's grease-laden, bland and weak. I have tried to go during the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were very hungry the other night and had a craving for a burger, so we ended up at Whitlow's. After quite a wait to sit outside (first nice day in awhile, so you can't blame everyone for wanting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what it is, Whitlows does a good job with brunch. The food is definitely not gourmet but it met my expectations for what a great brunch at a casual neighborhood bar should be. Went here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is supposed to be a NoVa staple for good burgers. The burgers are pretty tasty, and they become even tastier on Monday nights when they are half-off. The rest of the food is just okay, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night around 10. It was already pretty crowded, and it got even more crowded as the night went on. This place is your stereotypical Clarendon bar. Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I think many of these reviews are too harsh, but they're also a different demographic. I've been going to WOW ever since it re-opened in Clarendon after leaving downtown. It was great when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the brunch, 2 stars for the weekend bar scene, and 3 stars for half-price burger night.If you like crab legs, and plan on eating a lot, the brunch is a great value at 15 bucks or so. You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with Whitlow's. Honestly, if it wasn't for their brunch buffet I'd probably have burned this place to the ground by now. For $15 you can have an all you can eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cover charge? No room to stand? Bad music? cover charge? nope, pass...I can't say it's THAT bad since i"ve been coming here for 7 years now, but, as I get older, this place is getting "old"
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bassey E. and I- each holding two plates a round, ransacked this buffet. When I say ransacked - I mean pillaged and plundered. Or wait - was that just me?What was not my imagination, however, were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlows is an OK place. It doesn't do anything great. It is crowded all the time, they have live music, the food is OK, and they have lots of space. It could be considered a victim of it's own...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite dive. Great music, fun trivia nights, cool bartenders. The decor is just OK. The scary people in the mural always get to me. Most of the people there seem to be cool. Brunch is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My "go to" place for ladies brunch. Fantastic service. The food is good and not pretentious. When we used to live in the neighborhood, we were big fans of the half-price burgers on Mondays.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would also recommend their Spinach Artichoke Dip, not like most Spin Art dips. Not too creamy really nice and light, loved the pita chips that came with it as well!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a big fan for this place as a food establishment or a bar. It gets too crowded on weekend nights, the floorplan is atrocious for handling the huge crowds (why do they refuse to move the tables...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there last week for their half-off burger night on mondays, DELICIOUS. I don't even know what was on it, but I got the "Avalanche" and it was one of the tastiest burgers I have ever had and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been meaning to come take advantage of half price burger Mondays for quite a few months. Luckily I have a friend who recently moved to Ballston so we've been doing quite a bit more exploration of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! As a newcomer to the Washington area, I've been searching for that first restaurant to knock my socks off. Whitlow's did a very good job! Food was delicious, service was good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like rating anything with three stars is sort of a cop out, but I am on the fence about this place. I am rating it solely as a place to drink BTWs. When I first moved to Arlington my roommates...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an expert on fries and I may like my fries cooked differently than other people, but to me, the fries at Whitlow's were the best I've had in my life!I've been to Whitlow's a couple of times,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice go-to food bar. Excellent specials (1/2 price burgers on Monday), a decent tap and it's always a scene. The brunch is pretty good too, if I recall correctly, they have a bloody mary bar on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's works for me. It's a dive bar with eh food but they're quick pouring the beer on tap (including Abita Purple Haze, which I love despite its girliness) and I usually see some ex-boyfriend or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch today and got an omelette for a reasonable price. I have to say, though, that I wish I had splurged on the buffet, because it looked excellent. It might have been worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had drinks at Whitlow's this afternoon they were good. The waitress was nice and she followed up.Overall it is a pretty good place...nice sidewalk seating not too expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Whitlow's for two reasons: very reliable, if safe, food. You know what you're getting and it's good. This is not the Cafe Russe, but it's good above-average diner food with a fully equipped...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: casual, plenty of seating- indoor and out. The staff can be a bit un-warm at times. Yeah, let's put it that way. Food: I have only been there a few times and ordered the same thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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food is completely unremarkable. the weekend brunch is a complete melee if you're trying to deal with your kids and the food. maybe other reviewers had babies who didn't move, but it's so crowded and difficult...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent brunch and awesome bloody marry bar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Whitlows - and I'm talking about the super awesome turkey reuben - is good. It's even worth talking about. The weekend brunch even makes my picky brother happy. He told me it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty quiet on a Tuesday after work. I thought there might be more people there. I ordered the Fish and Chips, and while extra crispy, they were also coated in way too much oil. So it felt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid brunch/breakfast option in the clarendon area.I came here for brunch on Saturday around 10:45 with a party of 3 and had zero wait. Awesome.The buffet looked really good, but we already knew...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon Whitlow's in an exploration adventure with a friend. We were looking for a place to have a drink that was unique and chill (not another cloned chain trying to be upscale but really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so this place is decent. Ive been here for beers at night, brunch on a Sunday and dinner on a wednesday with my brother and dog. They gave our dog a bowl of water and were SOO nice to her (shes a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is ok, happy hour is fun, trivia is great.That sums it up for those of you with short attention spans. I have eaten every meal of the day here from breakfast to the one after dinner when you are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I strolled into this place with my sleeping baby in tow in mood for a nice brunch buffet. Although there was a line, I was able to get a seat within 15 minutes and was seated by the nice friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hours specials, 1/2 price burgers, good location, and friendly bartenders = a good neighborhood bar.Whitlows is an average bar made better by its friendly staff, great food/drink specials, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend on a Friday night to grab drinks and dinner. The bar was crowded, but we got our beers and were able to snag an outdoor table by the street corner. The atmosphere are the table...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded. the food is pretty good for a dinner style. the outside area is right on the seat is is kind of fun. So give it a shot for a casual late lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god, I think I've turned into Arlington girl. Sigh. I had a stigma about Whitlow's when I first moved here a couple years ago, that it was that too cool for school place where guys spiked their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here once and there's a reason for that. I came here during brunch with a friend. She ordered an omelet and after scoping out the menu I decided to settle on some good old veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is an all around great neighborhood bar. Good food, good live music, good service, decent prices, and plenty of beers on tap.My favorite thing about Whitlow's is certainly their brunch. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats their half price burgers on Mondays. The burgers are great, the fries and onion rings are crispy and the beers are priced right. Who can beat that?
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There used to be very few places in the DC area that could compare to Whitlow's brunch. But it has gone straight downhill since then. The food on the buffet is regularly cold, and the servers are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Seems like the staff are encouraged to write some fake reviews here. Look elswhere you'll see the place is not worth your time. Bad food bad service, expect to be treated very poorly here. So may other choices...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's has become the chill-spot of choice for my friends and I. Even though the two bars they have can end up getting packed, you can always find room to hang out and chill by the pool tables. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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I frequented Whitlows when I was in the area and it is over-rated. It is worth a trip, but once in a while maybe. The reviews here bare out- while it is nice, it isn't all the locals there make it out to be.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good burgers and decent beer menu. Order a side of a mac n cheese for the win. Great local watering hole with a really homogeneous crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlows is a pretty typical neighborhod/afterwork happy hour/young professionals bar. They have a great happy hour on weeknights -- Drafts are $2.50 from 4-8pm. The food's not bad either. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For me, the draw of going out is the chance for socialization, witty repartee and meeting new people with the assistance of copious social lubricants. I've been to Whitlow's on weekend nights for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
im torn on whitlows. while i do enjoy their food and atmosphere, their service sucks. their brunch is pretty standard fare, but is tasty- and their menu is burger and fries goodness. i really like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Live MusicGreat BeerGood locationI wish there was more parking. I wish I could remember what I ate... which is why I'm giving it 3 stars, obviously the food isn't memorable. Though I hear the brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go here, it's usually because I need a brunch to cure a hangover. Unfortunately for me, I can never find one for last minute reservations so I end up walking into Whitlow's.I do like the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go regularly for the Kelly Bell Band concerts (phat blues music - best performer in the region). Only $5 cover, fyi.The food is just basic bar food. It's often crowded, but somehow the capable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, do people really come to a bar for breakfast? Apparently. My neighbor and I ventured across the Potomac on Sunday for breakfast the other day. Whitlow's on Wilson was our destination.Arriving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Yum! Yum! Perfect pancakes and OMG! How about those home fries! Pancakes, big, fluffy and flavorful. Homefries, the real thing! Not stringy shaped, not chopped up tiny, but rather nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With Dremos officially gone, this appears to be the undisputed rallying point for Arlington expats. Which isn't really a surprise or a dramatic shift, it just means that there isn't any option to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice for their Sunday brunch buffet and enjoyed it both times. It's a good value, despite not having Eggs Benedict. (What kind of Sunday brunch buffet skips the Eggs Benedict?!?) Instead,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent buffet. I do like how the buffet is constantly refilled throughout the brunch, so you don't feel rushed if you get there toward the end. It does get awfully crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is my neighborhood standby for just about everything. For happy hour drinks and dinner, it's got a decent selection of fairly priced beers and the food, while expectedly greasy, is all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Smokey, loud, a bit of a dump. I ordered the turkey burger ,which is supposed to be incredible, and it was just ok.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All around solid. The weekend brunch is good, the Happy Hour specials during the week are good, and the crowds aren't too obnoxious. Monday night burger special nights are not to be missed. Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both of my experiences with Whitlow's have been wonderful. The atmosphere is fun (and was great for my friend's 21st birthday celebration), but the food made the place a good stop in my book. Aside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is a cool place with laid back decor, a huge bar, pool tables, a mini stage, and the weirdest murals ever on the wall (trust me, the surfer dude will have you wondering). I have taken my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FUN TIMES ALL AROUND! I had a great time here tonight and I'm not sure if it's because I was in really freaking good company or if the environment was just awesome. First off, this place is HUGE! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's On Wilson is a great neighborhood pub. My favorite times to go to WOW are Mondays for 1/2 price burgers and weekends for their brunch buffet. Also, I highly recommend swapping out the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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I have always enjoyed the lively atmosphere at Whitlows. Although always crowded for their popular brunch on Sunday, it is just a fun place to be and relax. A friend of mine and I shot pool and enjoyed much...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Whitlows has a great brunch buffet. It has ommelettes, all breakfast foods, and all you can eat crab legs. For 15.99 a person, this is a great place to go. I definetely recommend Whitolows!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh...Whitlow's. With 41 reviews, I'm not sure what else needs to be said. But when has that ever stopped me from offering my opinion? That's right, never. So here goes.Whitlow's is what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Whitlow's for my Sunday brunch (I try to make it a Sat brunch to avoid the long lines on Sun). I'm vegetarian, so have had the Omlets, French Toast (my favorite), Pancakes- the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so this is a toughie. I don't have many places that put me on the fence like this, but this place did. Jason C. puts it nicely when he says, "I can't blame Whitlow's for attracting the clientle...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's service = five stars.Whitlow's food = five stars.Whitlow's alcohol = four and a half stars.Whitlow's trivia = one and a half stars.Grand total = three and a half stars.It's a shame that one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trivia at Whitlow's was okay. It was a strange setup in that each team was simply handed a piece of paper with 30 questions on it to fill out. It lost a bit of the excitement of other trivia nights,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I was all set to hate this place based on some of the reviews seen not only here, but also on the WaPo Cityguide, AOL Cityguide, etc. I've also walked by here a million times, and it always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for dinner or brunch if you are in the area shopping or what not, but be warned that in the evenings it can be more of a bar scene - smoke-filled and crowded - than a restaurant scene. So...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is more of a review on the bar than the food. I have eaten here once and it was just fine- good bar food to go with my beer! But what I LOVE about Whitlows is the live music they have on Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very unpretentious neighborhood feel. The bartender was very friendly and made great drinks. I only went for drinks, so I can't comment on the food. Sunday night is trivia night. The trivia...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is just a fun neighborhood bar. It's really too bad that it's stuck in the "Selloutville" that is called Clarendon (but I won't rant in that direction today). If you like a seat outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch here was pretty good, service is quick and the menu has alot to choose from. There is also a ton of seating because the place is the size of a normal city block. However, the crowd here anytime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a friendly atmosphere. Good for people watching and good service. Blue Moon beer with a mushroom and swiss cheese burger is heaven! games on certain nights with the locals. All around superb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What Whitlow's has going for itself:Decent chili burgerTasty fries that come with the burgersPina coladas!Friendly staff1/2 price burgers on Mondays (this includes veggie burgers!)Easy walk from Metro...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would say Whitlow's deserves somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Apparently, it is closer to 3 since I am not rounding up.We went at 5:00 PM for 1/2 price burger night. The place was not busy at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely burgers - big and juicy ... I got the cheeseburger with blue cheese!! My burger was cooked just right - perfect!! Fries were super crunchy!!! 1/2 price burger on Mondays makes it even better!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1/2 price burgers on Monday night. Had the cheeseburger with fries - it was so much food. Great place for a drink and a game of foosball.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was nothing terrible about Whitlow's on Wilson, but I'm not sure I'd rush over to Clarendon to eat there. Quite honestly, it takes a lot for me to venture into NoVa for any reason... sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers good beer great Yelpers = great timeSo they make a little too much of the insanity that is their Monday 1/2 Price Burger Night - maybe we weren't there on a representative night, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor seating in Arlington on a beautiful summer day....wait! Something's missing! O yes - frozen drinks!Pina Coladas and Lime Daiquiris set the scene for some great people watching and relaxing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in NoVa any more, and I hate frat types. Yet this is still my all-time favorite bar.It is entirely unpretentious, there are (were) great pitcher specials, the burgers are top-notch (the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlows is what I term a popular hole in the wall bar because it looks the part, has a neighborhood feel to it but definitely isn't the place that no one knows about. With the wave of condos that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had walked for what seems hours around Arlington taking in the sights of our first we days in a new town and found ourselves very hungry. As we were heading back home we happened to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great, and as such, you should expect a wait during brunch hours. Outside dining is also a plus. However, avoid this spot on weekend nights at all costs. Pretty much a scene of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Very busy on ANY night....but a perfect crowd at happy hour times. They have a Grilled Tuna Salad that is EXCELLENT and the happy hour prices are pretty decent. I had to leave pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those standard bars everyone should have around the corner... lots of space... big wrap around bar... live music is across the room so you can still hear your friends... standard well...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who is acquainted with my drinking habits, knows I'm always sharking for a great hangover brunch spot. Whitlow's is just the place to go when you are looking to put your face in the bottom of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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crayons were provided and no one seemed to mind when our son decided to play on the stage (no bands were playing)... half price burgers on Monday night
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I go for the burgers and fries Filling and taste great
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm...I will have to go here for drinks sometime. Came here for dinner, and it was pretty expensive for all-American diner food. Did not get to stay long enough for the band, but it looks like a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bar good crowd = a good night. This place can get ridiculously packed some nights, but the bartenders do a good job of keeping the drinks flowing at both bars (and they don't skimp on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's is a great place right in the middle of Clarendon. It has live music some nights and specials everyday during the week. They have pool tables in one room and outdoor seating as well......
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for 1/2 price burger nights. The burgers and fries are good, and quite a bargain on Mondays. Plus...you can choose turkey or veggie burgers (which i don't). Other than that...I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of times for brunch and I think for the price it is not bad at all. There is a wide variety of food and a good place to hang out with friends. The only warning is, don't expect to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whitlow's... 'eeeehhhh' .. not much to say about the "decor" and definitely not much to say about the drinks.. and then when it comes to food... let's just say that i didn't have much to say when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dare I say that W.O.W. is a decent place to catch a game on TV? I've stumbled onto this fact about three times and I have never been disappointed, even if there are only 2 TVs at the bar. Yes the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I'm not a big fan of the frat boy meathead bar but since 99% of places in Arlington are just that I have to just suck it up and accept it. If I had to choose a meathead bar to patronize it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I care very little about the happy hours, Sunday brunch or weekend bands. I go to WOW for one reason and one reason only - 1/2 PRICE BURGER NIGHT MONDAYS. I am a huge fan of their turkey and veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool is the first word that comes to mind when describing this place. It's plenty of other things though - fun, big, loud, and loud. I saw some great no-name bands play here while I enjoyed a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I've been spoiled or something, but when I went there for brunch it was beige. Good, but not impressive. They've got your standard breakfast items (eggs, meats, fruit, pancakes, etc.) salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monday nights at Whitlow's is 1/2 price burger night so all you red meat lovers come on down! The burgers are tasty and consistent (which is important if you tend to frequent the same places). Try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a.k.a Sh#tlows. Half price burgers here on Monday nights. If you can resist the temptation of beer or other libations, you can eat for ~ $8. That includes springing for "extra" fried onion rings. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The half-price burgers on Monday nights are tough to beat. Whitlow's is a local institution and usually jam packed. I'm not a big fan of their Sunday brunch, which is overpriced. (But then I'm not a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Thursday night is Mug Night! You buy the first mug of beer and get to fill it up for only $1.25. Great deal! Great hang out spot, pool tables. Great burgers too!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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I never make a point to go to Whitlow's, but I somehow always manage to wind up there. Whenever I do, I'm subjected to a $5 cover charge, which most likely goes to line the pockets of the subpar coverband I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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I had dinner with some friends here on the outside patio area that gave us a great view of all of the people walking by. Our waiter was nice and took good care of us (and we were a very picky group). The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bar and restaurant is an Arlington staple. Happy hours are busy at this establishment, featuring an assortment of young professionals. They have good drink specials (on Wednesdays, buy the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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You really can't go wrong with Whitlows. They have good food, good atmosphere, and on most popular evenings, live music. The burgers are great. Monday evenings is half-priced burger night. Head on down, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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A great place for parents to go for a quick, early weekend brunch with babies/toddlers. Bacon portions are skimpy, so ask for a second order.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Great brunch spot for families. Offers crayons to kids and good kids brunch menu. Noise level masks loud children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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This is more of a young singles spot
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/20/2004
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Crayons were provided and no one seemed to mind when our son decided to play on the stage (no bands were playing).
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/14/2003
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Half price burgers on Monday night!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/29/2003
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