The Commentary

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801 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22203
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ballston, The Commentary sets the tone to come together and connect over shared experiences and conversation. A new All American Eatery and Social House, The Commentary infuses East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. From business breakfasts to power lunches and happy hours, the dynamic space accommodates groups large and small for a variety of purposes. In our bar and lounge, enjoy shareable appetizers, shareable cocktails, local draft beers and a well rounded wine selection sure to please all palates.

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4.082 reviews
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Tiffany J.
9/5/2025

I brought my husband for a bday outing to the pizza and cocktail making class. Parking is validated. As soon as you walk into the hotel lobby, you see the sign for The Commentary. You're given a...

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Jay B.
10/7/2025

Meh!! Mediocre fare in a Marriott property. Never a good thing when a kitchen feels the need to drench perfectly good fresh vegetables in cheap oil. Note to the responsible Chef: It's a BAD...

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Moni T.
7/19/2025

What an amazing date night! However, I also recommend it for a solo outing or a girls' night out. I did the pizza and cocktail-making class! I also appreciated that I was able to bring a jar of...

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Amanda T.
10/20/2025

The Commentary is an upscale, yet still casual hotel restaurant. It is located inside the Westin and there is parking on-site. You can make a reservation; however my husband and I dined early on...

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Tania A.
5/2/2025

I've had a few friends mention having a great date night at a fun pizza making class, which also had a cocktail making component. So, once I was able to confirm that they were ALL talking about...

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