Nice place, good was ok, nothing special. It is difficult to find parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kristen Koirtyohann
Mussel Bar used to be one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. There appears to have been a major shakeup with both staff and food; both are atrocious right now.The bar staff ignored us while cleaning up a full two hours before closing time. We struggled to order drinks and get our waters refilled. They seemed more interested in draining the ice and moving tables/chairs around than serving patrons at the bar.Our food was inedible. The chicken dish was dry and overcooked and the side was burnt beyond recognition. Likewise, the salmon that was ordered medium was so burnt that it resembled a white fish, not salmon. It was rock solid as well.We will absolutely not go back despite having gone several times per month before the negative changes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Daniel Landers
I love this restaurant! Been there over a dozen times. Locally owned. Brilliant mussel dishes. Andrew S. did an unparalleled job serving us tonight. We’re always happy when we come here. YouI’ll enjoy everything about it. They even picked up a Belgian wheat on tap. (Before it was lacking)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lani N.
Food and service was phenomenal. We ordered the Thai curry mussels, old bay wings, crab dip and mushroom flatbread and all tasted fantastic! I cannot expressed enough how amazing the service was. We sat at the bar and the bar manager was tentative, polite, down to earth, easy to talk to and friendly! The bus boy/person was on point! He came around diligently doing an exceptional job. Would seriously recommend and will be returning customers! Thank you again for a wonderful evening!
Mark Chamberlin
Exceptional seafood! Crab dip and fresh oysters to drool over. Yummm!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection
Jazzy I.
Was in Arlington for work over the weekend. Had never had Mussels before, but a coworker convinced me to try it out so I did. Not sure if they're like this everywhere, but at Mussels B & G they are fantastic. I had the Mediterranean and I couldn't have been happier. The only thing that rivaled the meal was the service. Our server was Evan and he was awesome. Very attentive and informed. My coworker and I had some catching up to do so we stayed for an extra drink and Evan couldn't have been more accommodating. The atmosphere is young urban and hoppin. Highly recommend for the food, service and atmosphere.
Becca H.
Went for HH mainly just to try the food. Either the HH time (2-7pm) listed on their website is wrong or their bartender was wrong (3-7pm). Thankfully I arrived close to 3pm. The bartender didn't seem to know much about the menu when I asked questions about the size and portions of the mussels and oysters. You can order their oysters in any quantity, so I tried just one before committing that one oyster didn't even come with a lemon and I had to ask for accompaniments. I ended up ordering eight more about half more on the smaller medium size which I prefer and a few were a bit larger. If you're looking forward consistent size of oyster, this is not your place however, these house oysters are two dollars apiece in happy hour. Moving onto the muscles for $18 you get a decent size cast-iron pot. I asked the bartender if he had tried any of the flavors of mussels they offer and he said he had had them all. I opted for the Thai curry. It has good flavor and heat. Can't complain about that! However, this restaurant really needs to ensure their staff asks if folks have any food allergies. Perhaps it is written on the full menu But on the happy hour menu, it did not say that the Thai curry mussels come with peanuts in the dish. Thankfully, I do not have a peanut allergy and I enjoyed the textural crunch. However, if I did the restaurant, would either be out this money or potentially open themselves to a larger issue by someone having an allergic reaction. In terms of the decor and ambience there's nothing special about this place. It's a typical wannabe Belgian style bar. The bar itself is fairly large. The space is open. If you're looking for good happy hour beer, happy hour oysters, or discounted mussels, there are significantly better restaurants in the area for the price especially. I probably won't be back.
Collins Nitcheu
Great place. Easy going service. Great food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Mussels, Great Beer Selection, Mediterranean
Britni Grace
I had an absolutely amazing experience with my wonderful server Evan! He made my birthday dinner one to remember! Not only was he super attentive, he even had great conversation that truly made me feel special for my big day. He is a gem!The steak frites were cooked to perfection and the side salad was great although I thought I wasn’t a big salad person before. Overall 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lingyun Dai
This place is a gem. Not super expensive, the mussels and oysters were fire. Nice to sit down have a drink and enjoy the meal. Definitely recommend.
Absolutely DELICIOUS! (Especially the pistachio creme brulee!)Parking: They validate your parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak & Frites, Great Beer Selection, Truffle Frites
Ewa Pinkowska
We were served spoiled mussels that resulted in food borne illness.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Spence Boyer
Upscale date spot. Mussels are very good. Must try at least one of the Belgian
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, White Wine Mussels
Marley Frankel
I ordered take out so I can’t really speak to the service etc but I am beyond disappointed with what we got and ironically the name of the restaurant is what we ordered .. the bacon mussels and the white wine mussels. They are shriveled with no taste. Worst mussels I have ever had. Ever. The broth is terrible as well. Watery no seasoning no white wine cream taste in that one. The other one tastes like a bouillon cube. I usually never review negatively but I’m starving and annoyed and they’re more expensive than where I usually get mussels in Clarendon. We got two orders of mussels and it was $60.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Katherine Van Hook
We went with 2 under 2 for brunch. The food was amazing - well prepared, fresh and tasteful. Wait staff was incredibly attentive and helpful having little kids (ie bringing water in a kids cup, bread, etc). Highly recommendVegetarian options: Baby kale and endive salad was phenomenal!Dietary restrictions: I have a dairy allergy and they accommodated wonderfully.Kid-friendliness: Amazing. We had 2 under 2 years old and they were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Salad, White Wine Mussels, Salmon Burger
Nice place, good was ok, nothing special. It is difficult to find parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mussel Bar used to be one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. There appears to have been a major shakeup with both staff and food; both are atrocious right now.The bar staff ignored us while cleaning up a full two hours before closing time. We struggled to order drinks and get our waters refilled. They seemed more interested in draining the ice and moving tables/chairs around than serving patrons at the bar.Our food was inedible. The chicken dish was dry and overcooked and the side was burnt beyond recognition. Likewise, the salmon that was ordered medium was so burnt that it resembled a white fish, not salmon. It was rock solid as well.We will absolutely not go back despite having gone several times per month before the negative changes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love this restaurant! Been there over a dozen times. Locally owned. Brilliant mussel dishes. Andrew S. did an unparalleled job serving us tonight. We’re always happy when we come here. YouI’ll enjoy everything about it. They even picked up a Belgian wheat on tap. (Before it was lacking)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was phenomenal. We ordered the Thai curry mussels, old bay wings, crab dip and mushroom flatbread and all tasted fantastic! I cannot expressed enough how amazing the service was. We sat at the bar and the bar manager was tentative, polite, down to earth, easy to talk to and friendly! The bus boy/person was on point! He came around diligently doing an exceptional job. Would seriously recommend and will be returning customers! Thank you again for a wonderful evening!
Exceptional seafood! Crab dip and fresh oysters to drool over. Yummm!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection
Was in Arlington for work over the weekend. Had never had Mussels before, but a coworker convinced me to try it out so I did. Not sure if they're like this everywhere, but at Mussels B & G they are fantastic. I had the Mediterranean and I couldn't have been happier. The only thing that rivaled the meal was the service. Our server was Evan and he was awesome. Very attentive and informed. My coworker and I had some catching up to do so we stayed for an extra drink and Evan couldn't have been more accommodating. The atmosphere is young urban and hoppin. Highly recommend for the food, service and atmosphere.
Went for HH mainly just to try the food. Either the HH time (2-7pm) listed on their website is wrong or their bartender was wrong (3-7pm). Thankfully I arrived close to 3pm. The bartender didn't seem to know much about the menu when I asked questions about the size and portions of the mussels and oysters. You can order their oysters in any quantity, so I tried just one before committing that one oyster didn't even come with a lemon and I had to ask for accompaniments. I ended up ordering eight more about half more on the smaller medium size which I prefer and a few were a bit larger. If you're looking forward consistent size of oyster, this is not your place however, these house oysters are two dollars apiece in happy hour. Moving onto the muscles for $18 you get a decent size cast-iron pot. I asked the bartender if he had tried any of the flavors of mussels they offer and he said he had had them all. I opted for the Thai curry. It has good flavor and heat. Can't complain about that! However, this restaurant really needs to ensure their staff asks if folks have any food allergies. Perhaps it is written on the full menu But on the happy hour menu, it did not say that the Thai curry mussels come with peanuts in the dish. Thankfully, I do not have a peanut allergy and I enjoyed the textural crunch. However, if I did the restaurant, would either be out this money or potentially open themselves to a larger issue by someone having an allergic reaction. In terms of the decor and ambience there's nothing special about this place. It's a typical wannabe Belgian style bar. The bar itself is fairly large. The space is open. If you're looking for good happy hour beer, happy hour oysters, or discounted mussels, there are significantly better restaurants in the area for the price especially. I probably won't be back.
Great place. Easy going service. Great food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Mussels, Great Beer Selection, Mediterranean
I had an absolutely amazing experience with my wonderful server Evan! He made my birthday dinner one to remember! Not only was he super attentive, he even had great conversation that truly made me feel special for my big day. He is a gem!The steak frites were cooked to perfection and the side salad was great although I thought I wasn’t a big salad person before. Overall 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a gem. Not super expensive, the mussels and oysters were fire. Nice to sit down have a drink and enjoy the meal. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Absolutely DELICIOUS! (Especially the pistachio creme brulee!)Parking: They validate your parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak & Frites, Great Beer Selection, Truffle Frites
We were served spoiled mussels that resulted in food borne illness.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Upscale date spot. Mussels are very good. Must try at least one of the Belgian
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, White Wine Mussels
I ordered take out so I can’t really speak to the service etc but I am beyond disappointed with what we got and ironically the name of the restaurant is what we ordered .. the bacon mussels and the white wine mussels. They are shriveled with no taste. Worst mussels I have ever had. Ever. The broth is terrible as well. Watery no seasoning no white wine cream taste in that one. The other one tastes like a bouillon cube. I usually never review negatively but I’m starving and annoyed and they’re more expensive than where I usually get mussels in Clarendon. We got two orders of mussels and it was $60.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
We went with 2 under 2 for brunch. The food was amazing - well prepared, fresh and tasteful. Wait staff was incredibly attentive and helpful having little kids (ie bringing water in a kids cup, bread, etc). Highly recommendVegetarian options: Baby kale and endive salad was phenomenal!Dietary restrictions: I have a dairy allergy and they accommodated wonderfully.Kid-friendliness: Amazing. We had 2 under 2 years old and they were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Salad, White Wine Mussels, Salmon Burger