Dan & Brad’s is an Arlington Original Restaurant, located in the heart of Ballston. We are in the Ballston Metro Center and attached to the Hilton Arlington.

The Story of Dan & Brad’s
Location & Hours
Wine Selections
Special Events
Meet the Chef
Meet the Bartender

Dan & Brad’s
Dan & Brad’s Restaurant is where comfort food meets contemporary cuisine. Whether in a suit or jeans, guests feel at home in our comfortable, upscale atmosphere.

The Story of Dan & Brad’s
Dan & Brad’s is where we want you to be comfortable, enjoying your time with friends and colleagues. Inspired by two brothers, Dan and Brad, who developed their enthusiasm for good food and drink from their childhood summers vacationing with their grandparents. Traveling between fishing trips in the Northwoods to the great museums around the country, each received inspiration in different ways. Dan, connecting with the rustic lifestyle of the fishing trips in the woods, moved to the country and fell in love with the simple, less complicated manner of rural living. Dan’s easy approach to food and the comforts of home are recreated here for you. Brad, on the other hand, enjoying all that the big city had to offer, moved to the big city and instantly developed a passion with the fast paced lifestyle and urban buzz that swirled around. Brad’s more refined and elegant approach to food is presented here for your enjoyment. Both brothers have a deep enthusiasm for the food they serve and offer their contrasting but complimentary menus for you to try: a selection from the city and country.

For private dinners, we offer our D&B Private Dinning Room; you may choose from a wide selection of entrees, ranging from steaks and seafood to salads and vegetarian choices; or arrange a special menu with the chef’s assistance to make your dinner memorable.

Location & Hours
Our Metro-accessible location is easy to find, just yards away from the Ballston Metro, on the second floor of the Ballston Metro Center – attached to the Hilton Arlington.

Parking is available in attached underground garage and on-street parking is plentiful nearby.

Open 6:30 am to 10:00 pm daily. Dan & Brad’s Lounge is open until 12:00 midnight daily.

Our Wine Selections
Our reasonably-priced but extensive 64-bottle wine list features 30 wines priced by the glass. We carry our standard classics, we do sample a variety of vineyards throughout the year so our full wine offering change seasonally; stop by for a wine flight or a beer flight.

Dan & Brad’s is a two-time winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Special Events at Dan & Brad’s in the Heart of Ballston
Have you always wanted your own private restaurant? Here is your chance. Reserve the entire Dan & Brad’s Restaurant for your private party of up to 90 people. With ample space for a bar, DJ, and dance floor, you can celebrate your holiday party, rehearsal dinner, retirement party, or corporate event in style in our warm & inviting dining room. If you prefer a buffet, Dan & Brad’s has a built in buffet area that can be utilized for your event. Martini bars, bridal shower, any special party need is possible with our talented team at your service; special room rates for attendees.

Book Dan & Brad’s Private Dining Room for your intimate gathering. The comfortable “Executive Boardroom” is perfect for your corporate dinner, wedding rehearsal dinner, family brunch, or lunch meeting for 10 to 32 people in a warm, relaxed environment. Available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this room will give your party the option of ordering individually, a select chef’s menu or an intimate buffet.

Looking for the perfect spot for a family breakfast, a bridesmaid’s luncheon, or birthday celebration? Dan & Brad’s offers a complete breakfast buffet daily, with over 70 items on the menu. You can reserve a table, or, for larger parties, make a reservation in one of our private or semi-private areas. Click here to request information about your private event.

Meet The Chef
Dan & Brad’s Executive Chef Scott Jenkins brings 15 years of culinary experience to Dan & Brad’s Restaurant. Chef Scott is also Director of Food & Beverage at the Hilton Arlington.

Rotating the menu seasonally his culinary team showcases the best the season has to offer, with every menu change there are some innovative choices as well as a nod to the classics with a few extra twists. “The last thing I want is for a diner to be intimidated by our menu. I try to greet our guests with an appetizing, yet approachable, menu,” says Chef Scott. “I am certain everyone will find something they enjoy and they will be comforted and satisfied by a well served experience. At Dan & Brad’s, they will come away with a new appreciation for some old favorites as well as some tasty new combinations.”

Meet The Bartender
When Billy Joel sang “John at the bar is a friend of mine,” he could have been referring to bartender John Nguyen, who has greeted guests at Dan & Brad’s Lounge for 10 years. Frequent travelers and Arlingtonians alike have been captivated by John’s smile and easy-going demeanor, as demonstrated by the countless comments written in by Dan & Brad’s guests.

An accomplished artist, John brings the same flair to his cocktails that he does to the canvas. If you don’t know what you would like, just ask John. He will help guide the way. But we can’t promise he’ll “give you a drink for free”.

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