Open Road Rosslyn
Rosslyn, Arlington
Restaurant in Arlington, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Open Road Rosslyn is a practical pick for casual Arlington meals, after-work plans, and low-pressure celebrations. Book it when ease and a social room matter more than awards, chef-driven dining, or a clearly defined cuisine angle.
About Open Road Rosslyn
Open Road Rosslyn is a casual venue in Arlington. Consider it when the location, casual dress code, and posted hours fit your plans rather than because of any confirmed award, chef, cuisine, price point, or special service format.
The practical verdict is simple: choose this when you need a direct option in Arlington and the published schedule works for your group. Open Road Rosslyn is listed as open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday.
A casual Arlington choice when convenience beats ceremony
The safer way to think about this venue is by use case. It is casual, and its daily hours make it easier to consider for plans that need a predictable time window. It is less useful as a recommendation if the night depends on a named chef, award credentials, a defined cuisine, or a specific menu format.
For broader planning, Pearl's Arlington restaurants guide is the better starting point, while Arlington trip planning can also include the Arlington hotels guide.
Consider it for flexible plans, not culinary bragging rights
The main reason to consider Open Road Rosslyn is practicality. It has daily hours and a casual dress code, which helps when the plan is built around timing and ease rather than a highly specific dining brief.
If the priority is a more clearly defined alternative, compare before deciding. Barley Mac, Locket, Toryumon Japanese House-Arlington, Inca Social, and Mele Bistro are other named options to cross-shop. Open Road Rosslyn makes the most sense when the assignment is simple: keep the plan easy, casual, and in Arlington.
Planning details
- Location
- 1201 Wilson Blvd Suite 213, Arlington, VA 22209
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- openroadgrill.com
- Phone
- +17032480760
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Open Road Rosslyn occupies a suite-level space that reads as a pragmatic insertion into an evolving office-and-residential corridor. The format trades street visibility for a more controlled interior, which creates a contemporary, no-frills setting suited to the neighborhood’s mixed-use character. The copy frames the restaurant within transit links to downtown D.C. and proximity to Georgetown across Key Bridge, so the room feels designed to capture professionals and nearby residents rather than casual passersby. Overall, the impression is modern and approachable: a neighborhood American spot calibrated to fit Rosslyn’s slow-but-steady shift toward sustained evening dining.
Best For
Open Road Rosslyn is best for evening outings that draw from the area’s professional population and growing residential base. Because the piece highlights dinner-hour dynamics and connection to the Blue and Orange Metro lines, the restaurant is a logical choice for after-work groups, business dinners with colleagues who commute via transit, and gatherings of neighbors looking for a straightforward meal outside the city proper. Its suite-floor location makes it feel slightly tucked-away — an intentional decision that suits organized nights out rather than spur-of-the-moment street-level drop-ins.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the menu’s signature anchors: the Open Road Burger and the Roadhouse Wings. The burger reads as the restaurant’s flagship entrée, while the wings are naturally shareable and fit a communal, casual table. Given the venue’s broader positioning in an office-residential corridor and its emphasis on accessible American fare, expect straightforward preparations rather than haute interpretations — order the burger for a reliably centered meal and the wings to feed a small group or to start a casual evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and energetic atmosphere with live music, celebrating American culture and the spirit of the open road.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Open Road Burger
- Roadhouse Wings
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1201 Wilson Blvd Suite 213, Arlington, VA 22209
Planning details
Location
1201 Wilson Blvd Suite 213, Arlington, VA 22209 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Barley Mac if the group wants a similarly social Arlington meal with a clear bar-and-dinner feel. Choose Toryumon Japanese House-Arlington if the night needs a more specific Japanese direction rather than a general-purpose Rosslyn booking.
Restaurant context
How Open Road Rosslyn compares in Arlington
Open Road Rosslyn is the easy-booking, casual-social option in this Arlington set. Choose it when the plan is flexible, the group may change, or the meal is tied to Rosslyn convenience. Locket is the better cross-shop if the priority is a more deliberate dining choice, while Barley Mac is the closest peer for a lively, group-friendly meal.
For cuisine-driven decisions, Toryumon Japanese House-Arlington, Inca Social, and Mele Bistro give clearer category signals. Open Road Rosslyn is not the pick when the table wants a specific food lane; it is the pick when the booking needs to be simple and the ambiance can carry a casual night out.
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Compare Open Road Rosslyn
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road Rosslyn | Arlington | No published awards |
| Locket | Arlington | No published awards |
| Barley Mac | Arlington | No published awards |
| Toryumon Japanese House-Arlington | Arlington | No published awards |
| Inca Social | Arlington | No published awards |
| Mele Bistro | Arlington | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Open Road Rosslyn good for a special occasion?
It may fit a low-key occasion if casual dress and the Arlington location suit the plan. It is not presented as a splurge destination or a high-ceremony dining room.
What are the hours at Open Road Rosslyn?
Open Road Rosslyn is listed as open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday.
What are alternatives to Open Road Rosslyn?
Barley Mac, Mele Bistro, Toryumon Japanese House-Arlington, Inca Social, and Locket are other named options to compare. Open Road Rosslyn makes sense when casual dress, Arlington, and the posted hours are the key planning factors.
What should a first-timer know about Open Road Rosslyn?
Start with the basics: it is in Arlington, the dress code is casual, and it is listed as open daily.
