How about the delicacies of Ethiopia, or El Salvador, or the Mediterranean? We now have a new wave of restaurants/ bars opening up on the Pike. Experience the flavors of the world without leaving Columbia Pike. Is a glass of French wine or a pint of Irish beer is what you are looking for. Look no further that your local wine bar or Irish pub. The restaurant business on the Pike is starting to get interesting. We will be reviewing the entire restaurant on the Pike starting at the eastern corner. It will be interesting to see who will be still in business next year.Let the competition begin.
L.A. Bar & Grill, with its classic brick front and festive interior, welcomes Arlington residents for maximum hanging-outing. A hearty assortment of brews has glasses brimming, and savory menu selections keep hunger at bay. The house-specialty "hog wings" ($8.50) make ideal companions on Redskins-rooting Sundays, when the L.A.'s nine flat- screen TVs fulfill their ultimate purpose. A game of pigskin also goes well with L.A. Bar & Grill's potato skins, succulent slices layered with cheddar cheese and a choice of bacon or chili ($8). Seven burger options, including the hearty applewood-smoked bacon burger ($9) or the L.A. Woman, topped with swiss, bacon, barbecue sauce, grilled onions, mushrooms, and Cajun seasonings ($9.50), will pique your hunger tooth and activate dormant burger glands at the base of your skull. Cruise the country with a Philly cheesesteak ($8.50) or a rack of St. Louis–style ribs ($9 for half-rack, $17 for full rack), or stomach-ski across the pond with a helping of rockfish and chips ($11).
L.A. Bar & Grill's endless offering of musical events, including an acoustic open mic on Thursday nights, a Friday-night music series showcasing some of the area's top soundsmiths and aural-artisans, and karaoke on Saturday nights, will soak ears in sweet sonic-ness. Hit the dartboard to impress potential business partners or settle duels when the "pistols at dawn" timeslot has already been filled, and then celebrate victory with a brew and a burger.
Reviews
L.A. Bar & Grill was reviewed in Metromix and featured in On Tap. Yelpers give L.A. Bar a 3.5-star rating.
This is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a place to grab a beer with a lively crowd. – MetromixI headed down to check it out and found a lively crowd hanging out, downing a few beers, and enjoying the cosy [sic] atmosphere of the place—on a Monday night, no less. – Jon Kaplan, On Tap
2530 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204-4408
(703) 685-1560
