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Ragtime Restaurant

1345 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201

Monday through Friday 11am - 2am; Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2am.

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Ragtime is part of a family of five restaurants in Northern Virginia that are each unique, but equally delicious and family-friendly.

Ragtime is a gem in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington. The other Vintage Restaurant Group locations include the nearby Rhodeside Grill, between Courthouse and Rosslyn, William Jeffrey's Tavern, on Columbia Pike, Dogwood Tavern in Falls Church and their newest member, Bear Branch Tavern in Vienna.

All the restaurants have a consistently warm and welcoming staff and a fun atmosphere, which is a high priority for this experienced team. Ragtime loves their regulars, and as a result, it has a family-friendly "Cheers" vibe. The food is delicious, there are a variety of daily food and drink specials, live music is regularly scheduled, and brunch on the weekends is excellent. We especially love their raw bar specials on Tuesday nights - and crab legs at Ragtime on Tuesdays was a ritual for my husband and I for years. They also have a well-thought-out late-night menu seven nights a week. 

There is a spacious room in the back of the restaurant with a separate bar and games that make it a perfect spot for private events. There are both table and booth seating options and an outdoor patio that is great for people-watching. Street parking is available, there is a large metered lot across the street and garage parking is also an option immediately adjacent to the restaurant.

The AMC Movie Theater on the other side of the large parking lot has recliners, and pairing a movie with a delicious meal at Ragtime is the recipe for a perfect afternoon or evening!

The restaurant is conveniently located less than five minutes from Rocky Run Park, which has a playground with a treehouse and a huge jungle gym. It is a great place to get out some energy after a delicious meal at Ragtime.

Features

Good for All Ages Outdoor Seating Has coffee Adult Beverages Restaurant Open Late
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Randi Banks
Randi (Betts) Banks grew up in New York and graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She moved to Washington, D.C. more than thirteen years ago with her husband, Eaghmon, and they love to explore the area and seek out adventure, now with their two young children along for the ride. Growing up right near the beach, they are happiest when on or near the water, so exploring the rivers, lakes, and streams in the greater DC area is a favorite pastime for their family. In addition to serving as one of the Washington, DC area ambassadors, Randi is also the Editor in Chief and Co-founder of happyly.
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