Coming soon to Arlington.

Caught from county permit filings and local newsrooms, weeks before the doors open. Independents lead; chains run in their own lane.

In the pipeline
16
Independent
16
Now open
17
Last sweep
Nov 15, 2026
AKB, a hotel bar
From the guide: AKB, a hotel bar · Photograph courtesy of the venue

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PlaceAreaWhat We KnowSpotted
Good Company Doughnuts Arlington Good Company Doughnuts, Ellie Bird among local favorites in new Dulles concourse
Reported by ARLnow
Nov 12, 2026
El Alfa Taqueria Arlington From food truck to future restaurant: El Alfa Taqueria finds its home in Arlington
Reported by ARLnow
Nov 4, 2026
Ryu Izakaya Arlington New Japanese-style cafe opening inside Ryu Izakaya on Columbia Pike
Reported by ARLnow
Nov 3, 2026
Okinami Arlington Japanese takeout spot Okinami opens in Crystal City
Reported by ARLnow
Now openNov 2, 2026
Popup Bagels Arlington PopUp Bagels plans grand opening in Ballston next week
Reported by ARLnow
Oct 29, 2026
Good Trouble Roasters Arlington Good Trouble Roasters opens in Cherrydale with coffee and pastries
Reported by ARLnow
Now openOct 23, 2026
Duke’s Burgers Arlington First Bite Review: Try Mouthwatering Patties at Duke’s Burgers in Arlington
Reported by Northern Virginia Magazine
Oct 23, 2026
Waffle Zone Arlington Waffle Zone coming to former restaurant and bar space on Columbia Pike
Reported by ARLnow
Oct 7, 2026
Mi Vida Arlington Mexican restaurant Mi Vida opens at Reagan National
Reported by ARLnow
Now openOct 5, 2026
Khao Nom Arlington Chef Seng Luangrath Opens Lao Takeout Window in Arlington
Reported by Arlington Magazine
Now openOct 2, 2026
Rocoto’s Restaurant And Bakery Arlington Rocoto’s Tex-Mex restaurant makes progress toward opening in Courthouse
Reported by ARLnow
Sep 16, 2026
Nash & Smashed Arlington Nash & Smashed opens at Buckingham Center, serving fried chicken and burgers
Reported by ARLnow
Now openSep 10, 2026
Noble Fox Bar & Terrace Arlington Noble Fox restaurant and bar opens in Rosslyn with views of Potomac
Reported by ARLnow
Now openSep 2, 2026
Xi’an Famous Foods Arlington Xi’an Famous Foods opens to big crowds in Clarendon
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 31, 2026
Il Radicchio Arlington Il Radicchio completes first orders at new Clarendon location
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 26, 2026
Tatiana Pizza Arlington New pizzeria with jumbo slice and Italian food opens in Cherrydale
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 25, 2026
Momogogo Arlington New all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in Penrose Square
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 19, 2026
Amu Kitchen Arlington New Afghan restaurant brings kabobs and homemade baked goods to Langston Blvd
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 14, 2026
Dolan Uyghur Arlington Dolan Uyghur opens in Crystal City, serving up kebabs and hand-pulled noodles
Reported by ARLnow
Now openAug 3, 2026
Tiki Thai Arlington Tiki Thai pushes back Crystal City opening plans to summer 2027
Reported by ARLnow
Jul 23, 2026
For Five Cafe Arlington New cafe from For Five Roasters opens inside Virginia Square bistro
Reported by ARLnow
Now openJul 21, 2026
Ember Arlington Ember restaurant opening soon in Pentagon City, with dry-aged meats and ‘secret lounge’
Reported by ARLnow
Jul 9, 2026
Paris Baguette Arlington Paris Baguette bakery and cafe now open in Clarendon
Reported by ARLnow
Now openJul 1, 2026
The Sweet District Arlington The Sweet District opens in Rosslyn with gourmet chocolate and baked goods
Reported by ARLnow
Now openJun 25, 2026
The Roasted Vine Arlington New cafe and wine bar plans to open in Shirlington later this year
Reported by ARLnow
Jun 24, 2026
Takumi Arlington Takumi Japanese restaurant moves toward opening in Pentagon City
Reported by ARLnow
Jun 23, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice Arlington New coffee shop, Rita’s Italian Ice plan to open in Cherrydale
Reported by ARLnow
Jun 16, 2026
Cielo Arlington ‘Cielo’ nightlife spot opening soon in Clarendon with afterlife-inspired aesthetic
Reported by ARLnow
Now openJun 4, 2026
Stillwater & Stone Arlington Westin hotel in Crystal City celebrates completed renovations and new restaurant
Reported by ARLnow
May 29, 2026
Constellation Arlington Constellation cafe opens in Crystal City with ‘slow bar’ and grab-and-go items
Reported by ARLnow
Now openMay 20, 2026
Top Pot Arlington Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more
Reported by ARLnow
Jan 7, 2026
Caffe Nero - Compass Coffee4710 Langston Blvd. Arlington Arlington fast food
Source Health department filing
11/05/2026
Paradise Juice4219 N Fairfax Dr Arlington Arlington carry out
Source Health department filing
09/11/2026

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