Ruthie’s All Day  in South Arlington serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9-3.  Menu items include brisket hash, apple pie pancakes, deviled eggs, a fried chicken biscuit, and a grits and pulled pork bowl.  Specialty cocktails include Bloody Marys and Aperol Spritzes. It has a wonderful outdoor patio and it’s great for lunch and dinner, too.

NOTE: This post was originally about Boulevard Woodgrill but since it has now closed I replaced it with one of my favorite new restaurants.

Market Tavern (formerly Harry’s Tap Room) in Clarendon offers a great selection including six kinds of Eggs Benedict, omelettes, french toast, steak and eggs as well as soups, salads and sandwiches. And don’t let the name fool you – this is a very family friendly place with a great kids menu.

It’s also a great place for dinner with an upstairs dining room, the Chophouse, specializing in steaks, chops and casseroles and the downstairs tavern with burgers, sandwiches, small plates, sharables, soups and salads.  Both offer 26 beers on tap and 76 wines by the glass.

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This Market Tavern in Clarendon is now closed.