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Vast industrial-mod setting for creative takes on bao buns & Asian pub grub riffs like bulgogi fries
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Address: 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 600-0500
Website: https://barbaova.com/
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Bar Bao is located in the heart of Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood, just steps from the metro station. Street and garage parking are available nearby.
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Bar Bao – Updated 2026, Asian Restaurant in Arlington, VA
Location. 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 · Neighborhood. Arlington · Parking details. Public Lot · Additional. Bar/Lounge, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor …
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suvd e
I would like to give a zero star because their service is so bad and the manager is also bad. We ordered a tito with cranberry juice
But the bartender gave us rail drink as i know how does the bottle of tito’s looks like and I asked what did you pour, and as I see he was pouring a totally different bottle. he didn’t want to show the bottle, and they charge 20% of service charge I didn’t even had my drink. Because i want to make sure I am having a drink that I want. Idk what kind of drinks they have. But the bartender was so rude, he was rolling his eyes and even called a security, I just asked what he did he give us. They are just using people when they are tipsy or drunk giving away the drinks they didn’t order and also they might overcharge. The bartender was a hispanic guy with a hat. And also he was so rude accusing me the things I haven’t said. I couldn’t take a photo but this place is using and wasting people’s money and time
… moreBut the bartender gave us rail drink as i know how does the bottle of tito’s looks like and I asked what did you pour, and as I see he was pouring a totally different bottle. he didn’t want to show the bottle, and they charge 20% of service charge I didn’t even had my drink. Because i want to make sure I am having a drink that I want. Idk what kind of drinks they have. But the bartender was so rude, he was rolling his eyes and even called a security, I just asked what he did he give us. They are just using people when they are tipsy or drunk giving away the drinks they didn’t order and also they might overcharge. The bartender was a hispanic guy with a hat. And also he was so rude accusing me the things I haven’t said. I couldn’t take a photo but this place is using and wasting people’s money and time
Camille Wu
This place was so amazing and so under the radar. The restaurant had a beach bar theme in the back with a quieter, yet still hip atmosphere in the front. The server and the hostess were both so attentive and helpful. The bao buns were incredible and small bites were great too. I highly recommend the bottomless brunch on the weekends for $35 all you can eat + 25 cent mimosas! The happy hour menu also has some interesting selections for reasonable prices too.
… moreMargalit M
It’s all about the trivia. Bar Bao has a fun trivia night on Thursday and tables fill up so you need to get here by 6:45 or earlier if you want one of the booths. The happy hour specials are decent but they serve everything in plastic cups. No one wants to drink wine out of a plastic cup. But we do for the trivia. Sushi and dumplings are good for snacks and I do like their brussel sprouts appetizer. There’s an outside patio area too which is nicer than the inside IMO. Definitely a fun spot for trivia, maybe happy hour.
… moreJessica Henderson
A few weeks ago, I went to Bar Bao for someone’s birthday. The nightclub scene was really awful. It got crowded to the point that we were packed like sardines. I kept getting pushed by people every 2 seconds. Some belligerently drunk guy spilled a drink all over my delicate velvet dress and didn’t even say sorry. I left shortly after because it was too overstimulating and annoying. The patrons were very aggressive. I wouldn’t return.
… morePatrick Min
Overall, the food was decent, and the drinks paired well. The ambiance had a young vibe, making it more suitable for hanging out with buddies rather than a family-friendly spot. The service was decent as well.
… moreKlara Raymond
There’s some street parking around, we didn’t end up making a reservation but it didn’t really matter so it was quiet which surprised me.
We opted for the bottomless brunch and the carafe of mimosas which was totally worth it. Our server, James, was awesome. The brunch was $36.99/person and the carafe of mimosas (~8 glasses was only $13.99).
We ordered the Calamari, Honey Shrimp, Chicken & Waffles, Bulgogi Hash, Braised Pork Bao, Breakfast Tots, Salmon Benedict, Pork Dumplings, Home Fries, JFC Bao, Shrimp Tempura Bun, Short Rib Bao, Steak Frites and Nutella French Toast.
Notables and recommendations: Honey Shrimp, Chicken & Waffles, Bulgogi Hash, JFC Bao, Short Rib and Nutella French Toast were amazing. The other ones were ok and not bad but too salty or the sauce was too overpowering for my taste.
Overall, genuinely surprised about how great everything was! Definitely recommend!
Total before taxes ~ $88
… moreWe opted for the bottomless brunch and the carafe of mimosas which was totally worth it. Our server, James, was awesome. The brunch was $36.99/person and the carafe of mimosas (~8 glasses was only $13.99).
We ordered the Calamari, Honey Shrimp, Chicken & Waffles, Bulgogi Hash, Braised Pork Bao, Breakfast Tots, Salmon Benedict, Pork Dumplings, Home Fries, JFC Bao, Shrimp Tempura Bun, Short Rib Bao, Steak Frites and Nutella French Toast.
Notables and recommendations: Honey Shrimp, Chicken & Waffles, Bulgogi Hash, JFC Bao, Short Rib and Nutella French Toast were amazing. The other ones were ok and not bad but too salty or the sauce was too overpowering for my taste.
Overall, genuinely surprised about how great everything was! Definitely recommend!
Total before taxes ~ $88
Elizabeth Dou
We stopped by because my friends liked the outdoor seating area and wanted a drink. They have good beer on tap and a nice outdoor space. That’s where the good things. Food is pricy with just okay portions. The kimchi bulgogi fries are $19 with little meat and kimchi but a lot of mayo. The food is not anything special. The service is not consistent and confusing. Your best bet is to order drinks and food at the bar and then wait there until it comes. The outdoor patio is great when there’s nice weather but I would not order food again.
… moreVivian Cam
Food was great. Parking is a nightmare! We went there because google listed that this “asian restaurant” is open late until 12-1am. We drive 45min there for family dinner of 8people. Theres no information online saying that the restaurant will close at 10 and turn it into a club. We was shock! After 45min of driving, we have 45min to dine in To super rush on eating and get kick out before 10pm. Some food dish is not even done cooking before we have to get out of there. Our bill is near $250 for a super rush dine in. It was an unhappy experience for our first time visiting the area. A plus for the food but the hours and bar/club info need to be listed clearly and correctly for first time visitor like me who based on google info.
… moreAlex Weller
Chose this place based on the large patio and sitting outside was very nice. There is a longer wait for the “back patio” which is more of a scene. The “front patio” is narrower and quieter. The servers genuinely seemed to be doing the best they could with a severely disorganized and understaffed kitchen and bar. They even admitted that the managers were helping to cook. Unfortunately it didn’t really help as food came out more than an hour after ordering. It was clear that this was happening at other tables as well. The restaurant took the late items off the bill to apologise. Overall the food was decent, the snacks and bao are better than the entres. Would be willing to try it again because the patio is nice but do not go here if you are in a rush! Happy hour specials are solid for Clarendon including $4 for any draft beer including some heavy hitters.
… moreAndy Carter
New to the area and thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Bao! The Clarendon scene was a bit much for me to take in moving to Virginia from a small town. The food was amazing I highly recommended the bao buns and the short rib nachos! The Bartenders were friendly and the music was great! I went on a Wednesday and I love Bachata. Will be coming back for sure! Thank you Balu for showing my friends and I what Clarendon Nightlife is all about!
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