SER Restaurant
Spanish restaurant · Bluemont
1110 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
Highlights
Authentic Spanish fare & tapas with a global wine list
Authentic Spanish fare & tapas with a global wine list
"Ten years in, Spanish stalwart Ser continues to shine in its evolving Ballston neighborhood. It’s hard to go wrong with any of the 12-plus tapas on the list, but the tomato bread, croquetas, and deep-fried eggplant are not to miss. Seafood, meat, or vegetable paella for two is another excellent choice, and for a dash of drama at the table, go big with a whole roast suckling pig. Other standouts include crab-topped lobster from the raw bar, gorgeous seasonal salads, and gazpacho when summer calls. Its Spanish co-owner Javier Candon infuses his own spirits, as seen in Ser’s superior gin and tonic. Joselito, its sister spot in Capitol Hill, recently closed — which means the team is all in on Ser now. Must-try dish: Gambas al ajillo" - Tierney Plumb
"Truly an Arlington gem, native Spaniard Javier Candon’s Ser is a great option for tapas, Spanish raw bar dishes, and even colorful salads. It also offers its share of theatrical dishes, from dramatically chopped suckling pig to large-format paellas. The restaurant exudes hospitality and has ambitious drinks as well. Ten years in, Ser has served 200,000 sangrias, shucked over 300,000 oysters, and hand-rolled more than 600,000 croquetas. A newly constructed covered patio for 100 debuts this spring. Ser’s Capitol Hill sibling Joselito recently closed, but the team hopes to open another Spanish spot in Arlington." - Tierney Plumb
"From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Ballston bar slings $8 Spanish tapas, wines, and cocktails. Available at the bar and patio only." - Missy Frederick
"Ser is described as a "family-owned, award-winning neighborhood restaurant" in Ballston, Virginia, that serves "authentic comfort foods from Spain in a casual and friendly environment," including a traditional and hearty tortilla de patatas filled with tender potatoes, poached onions, and fluffy eggs." - Stacey Leasca
"Meanwhile, Ser — Joselito’s Spanish comfort food sibling across the Potomac in Ballston — is still “doing great,” he reports. The Eater 38 destination is long known for its raw bar selection, ambitious cocktails, colorful salads, and theatrical orders of dramatically chopped suckling pig and sizable paellas. He says the plan is go all in on Ser once Joselito is done." - Tierney Plumb
