Cava Mezze - Clarendon

Name: Cava Mezze - Clarendon
Address: 2940 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 276-9090 ext. 0
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

485 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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Your neighborhood hangout is dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence.

Outdoor reservations with heaters are now available!

Contactless takeout and delivery are offered during open hours!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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Takeout

(703) 276-9090 ext. 0

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Modern European
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:45 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 276-9090 ext. 0
Website
http://www.cavamezze.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dimitri Moshovitis
Catering
info@eatcava.com - we offer full off-site catering
Private party facilities
Please email info@eatcava.com to find out about private and semi-private events!

Location
2940 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Street Parking, and Public lots surrounding the area!
Public transit
Clarendon Metro Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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radiatore pasta, black truffle, myzithra
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greek style beef stew on crisped potatoes, topped with greek cheeses kefalograviera & feta
Grilled Lamb Chops$20.00
2 chops, fries, olive oil
Spicy Lamb Sliders$14.00
tazatzio, harissa, arugula, tomato, onion, brioche
Mini Gyros$13.00
tomato, onion, tzatziki, fries, pita
Lamb Meatballs$14.00
3 spicy lamb meatballs, greek yogurt, harissa
Grilled Meatballs$11.00
3 beef meatballs, greek yogurt
Steak Bavette$16.00
roasted mushroom, herb olive oil, dukkah spice

Vegetarian

Sweet Potato$12.00
meyer lemon yogurt, tahini, whole seed chermoula
Cauliflower$11.00
crispy chickpeas, goat cheese, spicy dill vinaigrette
Spanakopita$12.00
spinach, leeks, dill, feta, phyllo dough
Falafel$10.00
cilantro, tahini, honey
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
greek yogurt, olive bread crumbs
Zucchini Fritters$11.00
feta, mint, dill, tzatziki

Seafood

Wild Sockeye Salmon$16.00
roasted fennel, carrots, avgolemono, micro basil
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Grilled Octopus$18.00
burnt onion, tahini, split pea, puree, caper mint relish
Fried Calamari$13.00
shawarma spice, savory garlic dip
Grilled Shrimp$12.00
split pea puree, dill, lemon
Opa Opa Shrimp$13.00
sauteed shrimp, orzo, scallions, dill, orzo, feta

Chicken

Crispy Chicken Sliders$13.00
2 spicy apricot vin, cabbage slaw, tarragon aioli, feta, jalapeños
Chicken Souvlaki$13.00
2 grilled skewers, onions, olive oil, herbs
Lollipop Chicken$12.00
honey, greek yogurt, walnuts

Shared

Chef D Platter$70.00
2 lamb chops, 2 chicken soulvlaki, 4 grilled meatballs, 2 lamb meatballs, gyro, fries, tzatziki, pita, onions, tomatoes. Serves 2-3 people or 1 animal

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Love Love this place! Good service, good food & nice atmosphere at a great value. This is my go to whenever I introduce anyone to the DC area brunch scene.
CP
CourtneyP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome brunch! Fabulous service! Can't wait to return. :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They change the menu of all the food was fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Saron was so sweet and very efficient. She knew the menu very well and our food was brought out very quickly! I would definitely come back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was attentive and friendly. Food was excellent!
DD
DDbruncher
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Love the food here. pity it was raining as they have a nice garden. despite being busy, the service is excellent
EI
EstherI
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great place to take out of town guests. Everyone liked the option to do brunch menu or select from regular menu. We chose regular menu since one person only wanted vegetable dishes. Everyone liked their meal. Arugula salad was very good. And I would definitely get the Brussel sprouts and calamari again. Chicken & waffles was tasty, but the chicken was over cooked — a little too brown & crunchy.
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031514
Minneapolis
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
There were 3 of us that dined for lunch. Each of our entrees arrived a good 10 minutes apart from one another. The server didn't acknowledge this and kept on as if this was normal. We had to flag the server down for drink refills. I could understand if the restaurant was busy, but we were 1 of maybe 5 tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food was served in smaller plates, smaller quantities but surprisingly was very filling. Everything was delicious but wait time for 1st entry was 49 min! Service was slower than I would have liked
J
Juice
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very affordable, get the OJ mimosa (grapefruit doesn't mix too well), cute spot with plenty to do after your brunch turn up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch with siblings for brunch mania
BJ
BreyahJ
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch for a great price. The food portions are just right. Try not to fill up on mimosas like we did so you can enjoy the food :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter brunch was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Cava Mezze for a Saturday brunch! The food was excellent! The s revive was very fast
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Brunch!
CG
CarlosG
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet ambiance, nice patio space. Quick service. The dip platter was great! Lamb sliders were filling and lamb burger was well made.
B
Brittany
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their brunch mania is incredible! We couldn’t even finish it all, but every plate was delicious, and the service was great. Would definitely recommend as a nice spot for a group brunch—as much food as you get, the more the merrier!
K
Kmac2four
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Felt that it was really good just a bit overpriced for what you get. Service was great. Drinks were okay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We reserved a table for 10 and when we arrived the table was ready! The server was pleasant. The meals came out very far apart is my only complaint. But the food was super delicious.
AB
AllanB
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious lunch!
C
Churchill
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time for a birthday dinner with a friend! Great service & they even threw in a free dessert for my birthday! Highly recommend!
SJ
SueJad
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cava in Clarendon has always been my favorite and until today the quality of food remains excellent, for example, I eat grilled octopus only at Cava in Clarendon. It is just the best. The service has always been great, and it is a bonus when one gets Greek waiters. Things have changed a little during Covid given the shortage of workers, however, the service is not bad. It's just that some nationalities lack charm and finesse. I highly recommend Cava in Clarendon, which I believe was the very first Cava to open. Now, there are many. The location is also great as it is close to the Clarendon Metro.
BD
BeckyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was so accommodating and helpful for our large party. They made our experience so enjoyable.
AM
AnnetteM
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really appreciated our server, Brenda C. She was helpful, made great recommendations, And checked in on us regularly. The beet salad and the opa opa shrimp were our favorites. The hard surfaces make for a noisy environment especially with large crowds at brunch - so don’t bring guests that are noise sensitive.
AB
AbbyB
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had brunch here! Food was great - get the french toast, spanikopita and chicken pita! The mimosas were great and tasted like fresh squeezed oj!
C
Carl
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good place to go for brunch. Parking is a little difficult because Arlington, but otherwise it’s a great place to Eat. Service is great as well
AC
AnimalCrackers
Washington DC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food and service, as always. I certainly don't blame the restaurant staff, but the noise level was really out of hand on Saturday, making it hard to enjoy dinner. Our group of 6 would have stayed longer but we simply couldn't hear each other. We got tired of yelling. Cava Mezze is usually a comfortable date night location or a place for good conversation with friends on weeknights. I might avoid weekends from now on. Toward the back of the restaurant, it was probably quieter. Groups are seated in front.
AM
AshishM
Atlanta
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good tapas style food with variety and selection. Service was timely with some dishes arriving fast. Dessert selection wished they had more options. The doughnuts we had were ok. Great value for the food and price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was nice! Loved the food.
MR
MaryannR
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food. Food delivery could have been more well paced. Everything arrived at the same time. Too much at once
WB
WallyB
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
Haven't been there in a while. I remembered how good it was and recommended it to a friend. While the food was ok at best, paying $12 for falafel, which meant each piece was $4???? The place is criminal and not near what it was back in the day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Super fast service and our waitress was so sweet. It was fairly loud so we had to kinda yell across the table to hear but it was still super fun. They kept our mimosas filled the whole time and the food was greasy but good
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vmarsha
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND EXCELLENT FOOD!
ER
EmmaR
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Yummy food! We ended up moving to a window table because it’s so dark in there!
KS
KimS
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience2
Brunch was good overall. We ordered the village salad, the lamb benedict, chicken and waffles, brussels sprouts, gyro hash and mykonian potatoes. Would recommend everything except the hash and sprouts which didn't have much flavor and and the sports were burned. Had the ginger mimosa and would not recommend as it clashed with flavors and wasn't very tasty on its own. I would try passion fruit if I return. Service was good and the server was attentive. However, brunch was too loud to really hear my companion talk. She said the same.
KK
KristinaK
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
It’s just so loud.
j
johnf
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and ambiance. They seemed to a bit short handed as far as service but that is completely understandable given the shortages of staffing all over.
FM
FoodMuncher
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Very dark inside but a tasty experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for the brunch deal with friends and it was a spectacular time. Their bottomless deal which includes mimosas is very worth it and we all went home with leftovers. 10/10 recommend!
VB
VickiB
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Brunch was delicious! The house white wine was nice, the mimosas not so much. The server asked for us to order all 3 courses at once and it all came out way too fast! Would have preferred a bit more time. All in all a fun vibe and excellent food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from Cava Mezze - Clarendon using the Order Online button. Cava Mezze - Clarendon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 276-9090 ext. 0.

Cava Mezze - Clarendon is rated 4.7 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

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Sat

11:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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(703) 276-9090 ext. 0

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2940 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

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Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:45 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking, and Public lots surrounding the area!
Public transit
Clarendon Metro Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Dimitri Moshovitis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cavamezze.com/
Phone number
(703) 276-9090 ext. 0
Catering
info@eatcava.com - we offer full off-site catering
Private party facilities
Please email info@eatcava.com to find out about private and semi-private events!

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Cava Mezze - Clarendon

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Dips

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Lamb Bolognese$14.00

Braised Beef$16.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$20.00

Spicy Lamb Sliders$14.00

Mini Gyros$13.00

Lamb Meatballs$14.00

Grilled Meatballs$11.00

Steak Bavette$16.00

Vegetarian

Sweet Potato$12.00

Cauliflower$11.00

Spanakopita$12.00

Falafel$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Zucchini Fritters$11.00

Seafood

Wild Sockeye Salmon$16.00

Littleneck Clams$13.00

Scallop Risotto$19.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Opa Opa Shrimp$13.00

Chicken

Crispy Chicken Sliders$13.00

Chicken Souvlaki$13.00

Lollipop Chicken$12.00

Shared

Chef D Platter$70.00

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