Carlyle, Arlington

After all the favorable Zagat reviews, finally decided to try Carlyle with my wife and daughter. The downstairs seating area across from the bar is a bit noisy, but pleasnt enough. The fried calamari appetizer was outstanding, with shreds of fried onion mixed with tender squid. I had the "short smoked salmon" which is a must-order, delicious. My wife had the shrimp and grits, also excellent. Service was outstanding as welll. We'll be back.

Went to the Taste of Arlington on May 16, 2010 and the line for Carlyle Crab Cakes was by far the longest. It was not a disappointment. I will definitely go to this restaurant....mmmmm......so delicious......I savor the memory.

First visit was for brunch. Pretty good - but not sure if a "24" score for food on Zagat is earned. Service was excellent.

The food is excellent

Consistently delicious and immpressive. Calamari with fried onions and buttery corn sause is the best appetizer around. Very popular, so it's best to call ahead, check in and get a drink at the lively bar. The portions are large and filling, but the bread pudding is so decadent, you have to go for it sometimes. The servers actually seem to care about your enjoyment, but don't hover annoyingly.

they get it consistently right; dependably good dining experience with high quality comfort food; a great "date" restaurant

Consistently good food and service make the Carlyle a crowd pleaser. Handicapped persons permitted to use the kitchen elevator to access the second floor dining room.

Brunch at Carlyle is fantastic!

I think this is the best of all the restaurants. Food is very reliable , service good and dinner upstairs is relaxing away from the noise of the bar.

Used to be better service but has gotten awful. Takes forever before being served then food comes cold. Have gotten hundreds of dollars in gift cards from management because service is so bad. Food very mediocre. No reason to go.