Neighborhood Guide: Dine, Shop, and Enjoy in National Landing

A Guide to the Latest Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment Spots in National Landing

National Landing, once a quiet neighborhood in Arlington, has transformed into a vibrant hub of activity since Amazon’s arrival in 2018. The area has seen a surge in development, with new residential, commercial, and recreational spaces popping up across Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard. This evolution has brought a wealth of new places to eat, shop, and enjoy leisure time. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting recent additions.

Eat and Drink

Bar Colline
Located at 269 19th Ct. S., Bar Colline is the latest offering from restaurateurs Eric and Ian Hilton. This French bistro-style spot serves classic dishes like steak frites and duck confit, along with weekly rotating shareable plates. The 50-foot wraparound bar offers daily happy hour deals, including $6 wines.

Bar Chinois
At 244 19th Ct. S., Bar Chinois brings a taste of Michelin-recommended dining to the area. Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana creates elevated dishes such as crystal-prawn dumplings and crab rangoon with an apricot duck sauce. The cocktail menu features creative French-inspired drinks, including the Coco Marseille.

Tacombi
This Mexican restaurant, located at 1550 Crystal Dr., started as a food truck in Playa del Carmen and has since expanded to multiple locations. Tacombi offers unique Yucatán-inspired dishes like beer-battered-cod tacos and open-faced beef rib-eye quesadillas.

Water Park
Opened in 2023, Water Park is more than just a food hall—it's a community gathering space. The one-acre site includes two full-service restaurants, grab-and-go kiosks, and the Water Bar, which serves local oysters and refined cocktails. The park also features a performance stage and art installations.

Surreal
Situated at 2117 Crystal Dr., Surreal is a Michelin-starred restaurant by Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo. The all-day diner offers unconventional twists on American comfort food, including a foot-long beef sausage topped with Oaxaca cheese and cabbage relish.

Mae’s Market
This café, located at 1450 S. Eads St., offers fresh deli sandwiches and house-baked pastries. It's a great spot for a quick lunch near Amazon HQ2.

Taqueria Xochi
A pandemic-era ghost kitchen turned full-service restaurant, Taqueria Xochi serves authentic Mexican street food. The signature cemita is a must-try, paired with a house margarita or a piña chamoyada smoothie.

Peruvian Brothers
At 1450 S. Eads St., Peruvian Brothers offers baked empanadas, spiced rotisserie chicken, and picarones. The beverage menu features pisco-sour slushies and other options.

Coffee Republic
The newest location of Coffee Republic, opened in March at 3130 Potomac Ave., offers specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and organic coffee beans from around the world.

Do and Shop

Flight Wine Shop
Located at 269 19th Court S., this wine shop offers over 300 wines from small producers worldwide. Weekly tastings and events make it a must-visit for wine lovers.

Urban Boxing Gym
For those interested in boxing or martial arts, Urban Boxing Gym at 3701 Fairfax Dr. offers group and private classes led by professional fighters.

Nailsaloon
At 244 19th Ct. S., Nailsaloon provides a luxurious mani-pedi experience with complimentary drinks while you wait.

Crystal Boutique
This long-standing store, now reopened at 2231 Crystal Dr., offers designer women’s clothing from brands like Hilton Hollis and Joseph Ribkoff.

Plntr
Located at 269 19th Court S., Plntr is a plant and flower shop that hosts workshops on topics like herbalism and punch-needle art.

Met Park Farmers Market
Every Saturday and Tuesday through October, the Met Park Farmers Market at 1330 S. Fair St. offers local produce, handmade goods, and food from small businesses.

Hand-painted Murals
Scattered throughout the neighborhood, these murals, sponsored by the Business Improvement District, include “Mural 23,” one of the largest collaborative works in the DC area.

Club Volo
This beach-volleyball court, located at 223 23rd St. S., offers a fun way to enjoy the neighborhood before new developments rise.

What’s Selling

National Landing continues to attract urban professionals and families with its variety of housing options. Recent sales include:

• $395,000: One-bedroom condo in Crystal Park with a balcony and access to a pool.
• $530,000: Updated 12th-floor Marina Towers condo with river views.
• $775,000: Two-level condo in Pentagon City with three bedrooms and a patio.
• $975,400: Three-bedroom Potomac Yard condo with a rear balcony and garage.
• $1,250,000: 1962-built house near Crystal City with four bedrooms and a back patio.