Opening hours
Closed · opens 6:30 AM
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Arlington: 4:18 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (703) 537-4204 to confirm.
Location & directions
801 North Glebe RoadArlington, VA 22203
About The Commentary
Looking for an American restaurant in Arlington? The Commentary is at 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia. It's part of our guide to 537 restaurants, cafes and bars in Arlington.
The Commentary is open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:30 AM most days. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Service options include dine-in.
You can reach the team at (703) 537-4204.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
- Phone
- (703) 537-4204
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Commentary’s weekday schedule with 28 other American restaurants in Arlington. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 AM, earlier than 96% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 80 hours a week, about the same as the local median (78.5 hours). 100% of American restaurants in Arlington open on Sundays, and The Commentary is one of them.
Compared with 28 other American restaurants in Arlington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Virginia
Based on 58 menus with 4,803 priced items from American restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
We don’t have The Commentary’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 40% | $5.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 33% | $7.99 |
| Chicken Tenders | 31% | $10.00 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 28% | $4.48 |
| French Fries | 28% | $4.50 |
| Coffee | 26% | $3.29 |
| Blt | 24% | $8.89 |
| Garden Salad | 24% | $9.99 |
Calculated from 58 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Commentary there are 72 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 104 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (18), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (9), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Pizza (8).
Competition is strong: 8 other American restaurants are within a mile and 29 within three miles. The closest is Ballston Local, < 0.1 mi away.
62 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificP.F. Chang's< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMussel Bar & Grille Arlington< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBig Buns< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanGrand Cru< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Commentary's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is The Commentary open on Sunday?
Yes, The Commentary is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Commentary located?
The Commentary is located at 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203.
What is the phone number of The Commentary?
You can call The Commentary at (703) 537-4204.
Does The Commentary offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Commentary. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Commentary open late?
Yes – The Commentary is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Commentary?
There are 104 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Commentary. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), P.F. Chang's (< 0.1 mi), and Mussel Bar & Grille Arlington (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Commentary?
8 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Ballston Local, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 58 menus with 4,803 priced items from American restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
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