Cava Mezze
Greek Restaurant$$$$
Clarendon - Courthouse, Arlington
"Delicious bottomless brunch and 1 cent mimosas!"(3 Tips)
"flaming saganaki"(5 Tips)
"... all the dips are $5! Crazy feta is a must have"(3 Tips)
"Delicious food- flaming cheese was the best."(4 Tips)
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It's the flamin' cheese!! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, it's all good. Just make sure you get the flaming cheese.
Upvote4Downvote- Sit at the bar. The bartenders walked us through the menu, suggested wines and it resulted in an amazing meal! Try the flaming cheese and one of the Greek wines.
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Lucas was the perfect host. The Dip Tasting plate is amazing and a must have.... Even if you do not care for beets, but highly recommended. I do not like lamb; however, the Lamb Chops ROCK! :)Upvote2Downvote
Ed ChamberlayneAugust 31, 2014Everything was great! Saganaki cheese is certainly worth it. Stick to small plates - don't get the Chef D plate. It is good but just too big.Upvote1Downvote
Harrison B.July 30, 2011Great atmosphere, good drinks (rye-old fashion is a great choice). Zucchini fritters is a must as a starter... find yourself at the bar ask for Kyle (great guy, awesome convo, heavy w/ the pour!Upvote2Downvote
Excellent dining experience time and again! Best options are the village salad, tzatziki, saganaki, and chicken souvlaki. Wash it down w/a glass of Big Fire Pinot Gris and you're all set!UpvoteDownvote
Abrar AlsuwainaOctober 5, 2015Try the Spicy Lamb Sliders! Its a mini burger and tastes very yummy and fresh for those who love little bit of spicy flavorsUpvoteDownvote- Sherry SpinelliFebruary 5, 2012The dolmas are presented like sushi and the flaming saganaki is wild and wonderful. Crowded and noisy but so worth it for the food.Upvote1Downvote
Margaret FJune 16, 2012You can't go wrong here, everything is delicious! If you're going there on the weekend, get there before the rush that starts at 6:30 - ask for the back patio!UpvoteDownvote
Jenni ElizabethJuly 29, 2011Love this place, staff is very welcoming and accommodating. Will find you at the bar to escort you to your table. Excellent mojitos. Ask for the flaming cheese.Upvote1Downvote
Paige AnneJanuary 15, 2014The social butterfly, not too sweet and comes with a floating flower! Tzatziki and chicken pitas are also especially good.UpvoteDownvote
New Cava brunch is amazing!!! All you can eat for $30 with penny mimosas and $2 bloodies or beerUpvote1Downvote
Derek GaskinsApril 14, 2016Good spot for brunch. Bigger than the DC one but same great service and food.UpvoteDownvote
Dawn PaulApril 15, 2016Loved the bottomless mimosa's! And the brunch small plates were amazing!!UpvoteDownvote
toluMarch 29, 2015Their version of a dark and stormy was very good. A little spicy but great!UpvoteDownvote- Michelle KuzmaAugust 11, 2012Delicious food- flaming cheese was the best. Pork belly was not so good. Restaurant is sooooooo loud. You can't hear people across the table!UpvoteDownvote
Megan SchultzAugust 10, 2013Tried a little of everything, the patio was great. Scallops risotto was awesome!Upvote1Downvote
JJ RamirezAugust 13, 2011The lollipop chicken will leave you wanting to order another portion! And the grilled meatballs pack a ton of flavour!Upvote2Downvote
Best craft cocktails in Arlington. Max the bartender is amazing; He always makes me custom drinks.UpvoteDownvote
Fried brussel sprouts are incredible. Brunch is good and not pricey.UpvoteDownvote
Tyler BurgettJanuary 28, 2014Have a group? Spring for a platter. Lots of different meats, and they aren't stingy with the pita.UpvoteDownvote
Erin GMay 8, 2013Cannot go here without getting the Saganaki. Also highly recommend the sangria!UpvoteDownvote
Liz HelmsAugust 18, 2011The sous vide short ribs were the overall favorite at our table - tender, juicy, and packed with flavor!UpvoteDownvote- The Mojito Circa 1900 is so refreshing it take massive willpower to just have one. :+)UpvoteDownvote
Lindsay UlreySeptember 14, 2014Such delicious tapas style brunch! $30 all you can eat and $.01 mimosas.UpvoteDownvote
Catarina SchallenbachJanuary 5, 2017I'm vegan, but I really like this place. Falafel ❤️UpvoteDownvote
- Happy hour until 7, and all the dips are $5! Crazy feta is a must haveUpvoteDownvote
- The brussel sprouts are amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Olivia BeaversMay 23, 2015Went for the $30 all you can eat brunch/penny mimosas. You definitely get your money's worth for food, but I honestly couldn't even tell there was champagne in the mimosas so that was disappointing.UpvoteDownvote
Cory SurberMarch 27, 2013Watch out for the bathroom door handles.... George Has a problem with hitting his head on them!UpvoteDownvote
ian hallApril 22, 2012The crazy green harissa is one of the hottest numbers in Clarendon...love it!Upvote1Downvote
Small portion sizes but the best margarita I've ever had!!UpvoteDownvote
jtDecember 6, 2011Family restaurant...(incl. the DC & Rockville locations) authentic Greek experienceUpvoteDownvote
Tania RionSeptember 26, 2015Worst service ever. Sat for 15 minutes and NOBODY even approached my table. The place was busy, but that is no excuse for such a terrible service. Had it saved as a place to visit... NOT ANYMORE!!UpvoteDownvote
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- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
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- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
(703) 276-9090
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