Opinion

Takeout and delivery options are a cornerstone of Arlington’s restaurant industry, offering a low-effort solution for a busy weeknight or a relaxing evening at home.

Here are the nominees for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Voting for Best Lunch Spot in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Urgent Care in Arlington. The full results are now official:

1. 🥇 Immediate Care by PMA Health — 104 votes
2. 🥈 Virginia Hospital Center Immediate Care — 95 votes
3. 🥉 Inova GoHealthcare Urgent Care — 68 votes
4. MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Ballston — 48 votes
5. AllCare Primary & Immediate Care — 15 votes

A total of 384 votes were cast, and Immediate Care by PMA Health squeaked into victory — a changeup from 2024, when readers picked Agile Providers for No. 1.

See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite to eat during the workday, enjoying a leisurely meal with friends or trying a new dining experience, Arlington’s lunch spots feature a variety of settings and cuisines.

Here are the nominees for Best Lunch Spot in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

We recognize that Arlington has a very large number of restaurants with excellent lunch options. If we missed your favorite spot, write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Voting for Best Urgent Care in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Indoor Activity in Arlington. The full results are now official:

1. 🥇 Arlington Public Library (reading and events) — 157 votes
2. 🥈 MedStar Capitals Iceplex (skating and hockey) — 54 votes
3. 🥉 Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (live comedy) — 48 votes
4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (movies) — 43 votes
5. Movement Crystal City (rock climbing and yoga) — 30 votes

After a total of 408 votes were cast, Arlington Public Library’s book selection and events came out in the No. 1 spot — just like in 2024. The library system has branches all over the county and regularly hosts free events for visitors of all ages.

See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.

Accessible, high-quality walk-in medical services play a vital role in Arlington, offering support for injuries and sudden illnesses close to home.

Here are the nominees for “Best Urgent Care in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite urgent care? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Voting for Best Indoor Activity in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Burger Spot in Arlington. The full results are now official:

1. 🥇 Elevation Burger — 556 votes
2. 🥈 Sloppy Mama’s BBQ — 401 votes
3. 🥉 Big Buns Damn Good Burgers — 310 votes
4. Five Guys — 246 votes
5. Jon’s Joint — 213 votes

Elevation Burger took the No. 1 spot among the 2,397 votes cast. This organic burger chain serves up grass-fed beef patties, cage-free chicken and fries cooked in olive oil at two locations in Arlington: in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center (2447 N. Harrison Street) and at Reagan National Airport.

In 2024, readers picked Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, our No. 3 winner this year. See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.

As the days get cooler and darker, Arlington’s indoor attractions offer lots of ways to keep having fun through the gloomier parts of the year.

Here are the nominees for “Best Indoor Activity in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite indoor activity? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Voting for Best Burger Spot in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Brewery Near Arlington. The full results are now official:

1. 🥇 Port City Brewing Company — 273 votes
2. 🥈 Crooked Run Brewery Taproom — 193 votes
3. 🥉 Aslin Beer Company — 150 votes
4. Solace Brewing — 142 votes
5. Audacious Aleworks — 85 votes

With a total of 1,078 votes cast, Port City Brewing Company remained in the No. 1 spot it held in 2024. The award-winning Alexandria brewery sells both seasonal and year-round options for IPAs, pilsners, lagers and more.

See every ARLnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.