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Mussel Bar & Grille is a bar in Arlington, VA.

Mussel Bar & Grille Review Summary

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Pros

Mussel Bar & Grille is a seafood lover's paradise, offering an impressive selection of fresh mussels and other seafood delicacies. The atmosphere is lively and fun, with a great selection of craft beers to pair with your meal. The service is friendly and attentive, with knowledgeable staff happy to help with menu choices. The prices are reasonable, making it a great option for a night out with friends or a casual dinner.

Cons

Some diners have reported that the menu can be a bit overwhelming, with too many options to choose from. The noise level can also be a bit high, especially on weekends. A few reviewers have mentioned that the portions can be small for the price, and that some dishes can be a bit over-salted.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.1/5

Zagat: 4.4/5

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Lilian Cheng
Lilian Cheng -Google user
4 months ago
Thinking of some seafood before ending the trip. Not a bad choice from Google search. The mussels were fresh. Well sauce, not too salty and not too plain. The Oysters came with condiments that suited the fresh oysters. Down it all with a smooth beer....Read More
Liyang “Leon” Sun
Liyang “Leon” Sun -Google user
6 months ago
Good place for business lunch. Just be sure to block plenty of time and enjoy yourself, because you'll want and need it. 😃 Their 💪s are very good, unsurprising since it's in their name 😂. Get the French onion soup; it's also very good. Be sure to also...Read More
G C
G C -Google user
11 months ago
In a sea (no pun intended) of seafood of restaurants. Mussels grill does its best to stand out and does do a great job of it. Their service is great though oddly enough, they do not provide coasters with your drinks. The interiors is good but does...Read More
Mirian Perez
Mirian Perez -Google user
5 months ago
Great atmosphere, love the live music, staff were friendly. Matie was great made sure we had everything we needed. Drinks were very good (Cavalier cocktail was my favorite). Servings size were fantastic for the price and flavor certainly great. Will be back soon. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price...Read More
Lana Frederica Morgan
Lana Frederica Morgan -Google user
a month ago
Mussels with mushrooms and bacon were excellent. Our bartender Sarah was amazing, and the service was fantastic Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Kristin Buhlert
Kristin Buhlert -Google user
a week ago
Great happy hour menu! Oysters were super fresh, crab dip was rich and creamy with great crusty bread for dipping, and the mussel preparation selection was incredible! My boyfriend dislikes coconut but loved the green curry broth! Super flavorful with just the right amount of...Read More
Jack Oldenburg
Jack Oldenburg -Google user
6 days ago
Went here the other night as it was near our hotel. The service was fantastic! Jaimi was our bartender and she was amazing! Angel, the manager, is a super nice guy and great to chat with. Could not recommend this place enough! Definitely ask about the...Read More
Lynne Hobby Clark
Lynne Hobby Clark -Google user
a week ago
We had a group of 7. We made reservations ahead. Everything was ready when we arrived. Waiter was very helpful and friendly. Several in the group have hearing loss. It was loud in there. They had live entertainment. ...Read More
VodBakr Vod
VodBakr Vod -Google user
a month ago
We had the worst experience here on Friday night in last night. We ordered fish salmon, which was nasty to a point where it made us sick. Please do not order salmon from this place. My wife ordered pasta that she took two bites from...Read More
Eugenia Wong
Eugenia Wong -Google user
a week ago
Great spot. Seafood was fresh and service was excellent even though we were a large group. Check out their daily specials or happy hour for the best deals! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Service options

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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