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
Our Menu
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.

Our Menu
Dan & Brad’s unintimidating menu will take you on a trip from the city to the country. Enjoy a Midwest classic like fish & chips, made with fresh walleye. Or use your fork & knife to cut into our Mid Atlantic jumbo crab cakes or our Southwestern style shrimp & chicken pasta with an asiago cream sauce. Try something new, like roasted Brazilian country pork marinated with cachaca sauce, or an old favorite like a country cobb salad with sesame cilantro dressing.

Lunch specials take advantage of the freshest seafoods, meats, and produce. Special rotating menus include Fresh & Honest Eco-Inspired Cuisine from the imagination of Chef Peter Davis, known for his Fresh & Honest Cookbook.

For private dinners, you may choose from a wide selection of entrees, ranging from steaks and seafoods to salads and vegetarian entrees.

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

Parking is available in our 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. For an old classic, try a favorite like a Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon or a Toasted Head Chardonnay. Or experiment with something new, like a Martin Codex Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain or Francis Coppola’s Diamond Collection Black Label Claret.

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.

Book Dan & Brad’s Private Dining Room for your intimate gathering. The comfortable “Executive Bradroom” 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.

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.

Holiday Parties in Arlington, Virginia
There is no restaurant in Arlington with an environment as warm & relaxing as Dan & Brad’s. The dining room, with its warm woods and welcoming décor, is perfect for celebrating your holiday party in Arlington Virginia.

The restaurant will seat up to 80 people for your holiday party, with extra room for cocktails and a dance floor. We can set up the private dining room as a martini lounge or with a dance floor & DJ. For buffet dinners, there is a separate buffet area, which can be closed off after dinner. Let our expert staff pair your event with the proper wine for the finishing touch.

For more casual holiday receptions, we can easily accommodate 120 people. Don’t forget the Hilton Arlington offers great discount room rates for party attendees.

Rehearsal Dinners in Ballston
Dan & Brad’s is the perfect location to kick off a bridal weekend. Smaller rehearsal dinners (up to 32 people) are accommodated in our private dining room. For larger rehearsal dinners, we offer the option of reserving the entire restaurant. With our great wine list, and entrees to suit all tastes, Dan & Brad’s at the Hilton Arlington is the perfect location for a memorable 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 Food & Beverage Director at the Hilton Arlington.

His cuisine is showcased perfectly in Dan & Brad’s menu. “The last thing I want is for a diner to be intimidated by our menu. We have all been to restaurants where chefs try to prove how smart they are and how much they know about food. Nobody wants to feel stupid, so 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 impressed by the outcome. Here at Dan & Brad’s, they will come away with a new appreciation for some old favorites as well as some tasty new combinations.”

Chef Scott’s background in Midwest cuisine is evident in favorites like the fish & chips with fresh walleye, as well as the apple crumble tart. On Dan & Brad’s menu, he mixes in some of his Mid-Atlantic regional favorites such as sea scallops accented with Virginia bacon and a crab cake sandwich, made with authentic lump crab meat.

Chef Scott holds an A.A. degree in culinary arts from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management from University of Wisconsin-Stout. Chef Scott was a partner in Mona Lisa’s Restaurant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin before heading to the bright lights of Virginia. As Sous Chef with Omni Hotels in Richmond, Chef Scott beat out over 40 other chefs in Omni’s Ideal Nourishment Contest. Later, he spent 4 years as Executive Chef for 4 hotels in Washington’s Dulles Airport corridor.

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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