What's New in Arlington for Meetings and Groups?

Immigrant Food

With a fully private group dining room, Immigrant Food's newest location in Ballston is a great option for mid-sized groups staying in the neighborhood. Immigrant Food is America's first gastroadvocacy restaurant that serves world flavors with a mission. Immigrant Food’s fresh, creative dishes reflect how they see America at its core: diverse, nourishing and welcoming. Their fusion-style dishes make for a fun opportunity to try something new from around the world!

Call Your Mother Deli

Part of the greater National Landing Water Park property, Call Your Mother Deli's new Crystal City location is conveniently situated near many of National Landing's hotels. Call Your Mother has many locations around the DMV, as well as out in Colorado, serving up bagels, sandwiches, and baked goods with local and seasonal ingredients.

With ample outdoor seating options for large groups and a variety of other food choices located on site, Water Park is a no-brainer for quick, easy, and convenient food service in Arlington.

Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House

Looking to rent out a private space for your group? Such arrangements can be made at Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House's new Pentagon City location. Originally located in Alexandria, Yunnan by Potomac recently migrated north to a prime location across from Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. With a menu that highlights fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes from Chef Shao Bruce, as well as an intimate 10-seat bar, Yunnan offers a truly elevated experience for visitors in the area.

Himalayan Wild Yak

Himalayan Wild Yak's new location in Ballston offers an authentic Nepalese fine dining experience, bringing the rich flavors of the Himalayas to your table. Specializing in traditional cuisine, they take pride in serving nutrient-rich yak meat, exclusive Himalayan teas, and more. While they do not have a designated group dining set-up, their catering menu is robust and can be customized to meet your group's needs.

Ravenna Pizza

Staying in Rosslyn or visiting sites like the Marine Corps War Memorial or Netherlands Carillon? Ravenna Pizza is a quick and easy grab-and-go dining option for groups on the move. With slices of Roman-style pizza, gelato, and other authentic Italian desserts, Ravenna Pizza is sure to please even your groups' pickiest of eaters.

Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

The Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key is Arlington's newest addition to our portfolio of hotel properties. With breathtaking views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C.'s skyline, this Rosslyn hotel will have your group staying in style. This property will be home to two new restaurants: Locket and Scott's Coffee Shop & Mart. Locket will have a two-story dining room on the lobby level that can fit about 200 guests, with a private dining room that connects to the hotel’s exterior patio, perfect for group dining. The property will also offer exceptional meeting spaces with ample room for your next event, conference, or meeting.

With a target opening date sometime in the Fall of 2025, the Hilton is now accepting reservations for Nov. 15, 2025, and beyond! More information will be released about this new hotel closer to its grand opening...

The National Landing Hotel Crystal City

While not technically a newly constructed hotel, The National Landing Hotel Crystal City recently underwent a renovation that looks absolutely stunning. Conveniently located by Amazon's HQ2, DCA, the Crystal City Metro stop, and all of National Landing's delicious restaurants and unique boutiques, this newly refreshed Marriott property could be the perfect fit for your group's next stay in Arlington.

This hotel will be undergoing a further re-brand as part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection of properties soon, so stay tuned for additional information...

Metropolitan Park

If you haven't gotten the opportunity to visit Arlington in the past couple of years, your group won't want to miss Metropolitan Park in National Landing this time around. This ever-evolving spot within the Amazon HQ2 campus offers multiple playgrounds, ample outdoor seating and activations, and multiple public art installments to enjoy. Nearby, you'll discover multiple locally owned restaurants and shops, as well. The National Landing BID often also hosts fun community events in this space.

Arlington's Public Art Walking Tour

Speaking of public art - Arlington Arts recently created a self-guided public art walking tour around Arlington's neighborhoods! If your group is interested in the arts or simply looking to get outside in the nice weather, this tour could be a great fit. Click here to view the PDF map.

Lucky Strike

Arlington's Bowlero location in Crystal City has recently rebranded as Lucky Strike. This change reflects the company’s evolution and commitment to offering a broader range of entertainment experiences, expanding beyond traditional bowling and positioning Lucky Strike Entertainment as a premier entertainment destination. Lucky Strike is a great choice for groups looking for afterhours activities and is also a great way to keep students and children entertained while visiting the area.