Grand Cru Wine Bar Bistro - Arlington

We loved this restaurant for date night. The location is great, right in the middle of Ballston. Service was awesome. Everyone from the greeter, to the server, to the bussers were friendly and helpful without being over the top. The food was great and tasted great. The atmosphere was congenial and up beat without being overpowering. I highly recommend Grand Cru.

The drinks are amazing. The bar tender is kind and his recommendations were very helpful, he was kind and flexible and took time to help us. The fondue was smaller than expected for the price but we still left very happy.

Great friendly vibe in the outside area , quieter inside for private conversation. Menu was extensive as Carlos our waiter was attentive and efficient. Bruschetta was great . My friends ordered lamb rack which was huge , shrimp and andouille pasta , monkfish and I had lobster fritters with a salad beautifully presented. Great night we all thoroughly enjoyed the food etc but the very loud annoying drunk woman at a nearby table was a little annoying. Should have been

For the cost, the food is OK. Some waiters and waitresses were very nice, one guy was OK. They do have a big wine list and are walking distance from a lot of apartment buildings.

The food is consistently great and the staff is always on point. Much better than most comparable restaurants in DC, at a lower price point. The lobster fritters and the creme brulee are both amazing.