7 Arlington Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists

ARLINGTON, VA — Seven Arlington restaurants are among the finalists in the 2026 RAMMYs, the regional restaurant and food service awards held by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.

The annual awards honor the accomplishments of the DMV's restaurant and food service community.

“At The RAMMYS, you’re immersed in the full experience of what makes the D.C. region such a powerhouse for dining,” said Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of RAMW. “These Finalists aren’t just doing exceptional work, they’re also elevating the standard and creating the kind of special moments that keep people coming back and talking about the Washington region as a world-class dining destination. That momentum is real, and it keeps on growing.”

Seven restaurants with locations in Arlington were included on the list of finalists.

Andy's Pizza, located at 2465 18th St., Northwest, in Washington, D.C. was nominated in the Casual Restaurant of the Year category. The DMV-based pizza chain has several restaurants across the region, including one in Ballston.

Call Your Mother's original location at 3301 Georgia Ave. Northwest, in D.C., was also nominated in the Casual Restaurant of the Year category. It also has multiple locations across the DMV, including one at 1671 Crystal Drive in Crystal City. According to Call Your Mother's website, deli is planning to open its second Arlington location in Ballston.

Queen Mother's Kitchen at 1711 Crystal Drive rounds out the Casual Restaurant of the Year nominees from Arlington. Unlike the other nominees in this category, Queen Mother's has just one location in the DMV.

Three Arlington restaurants are nominated in the Individual & Specialty Awards category:

• Northside Social: 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
• Open Road: 1201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
• Ruthie’s All Day: 3411 5th St. South, Arlington, VA 22204

Taqueria Xochi's restaurant at 924 U St. Northwest in Washington, D.C. was nominated in the Best Upscale Casual Restaurant category. Virginians don't need to cross the Potomac River to try the Mexican eatery's fare. Instead, they can visit Taqueria Xochi's Pentagon City location at 1450 South Eads St. Suite 32.

Although RAMW members will vote to choose the winners in a majority of categories, the public can cast ballots in these categories: Best Bar of the Year, Best Brunch of the Year, Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year, and Favorite Gathering Place of the Year.

The 2026 RAMMYS will feature the debut of the Content Creator of the Year award, on which the public can also vote. This category recognizes a vital role content creation plays in the regional dining scene. Public voting runs from April 20 to May 17. Voters can cast their ballots on the NBC4 Washington website.

Winners will be announced on June 29, during The RAMMYS Awards & Gala, at the Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater.

View the full list of 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists.