Whino - Shirlington

I haven't been here yet but I love da fact dat they have live music and dj's sum nites which is hot. I've gotta check it out soon.

Great for brunch after church, especially when you go to church right across from this restaurant ?Parking: Cheap, cheap parking! And plenty of it.

The drinks were surprisingly amazing. A lot of the combinations had me skeptical but once I tried them, I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered 3 plates to try. We got the seafood socarrat. This dish was a little disappointing bc it didn’t come out looking as it was advertised on the website. This dish is supposed to be a paella however the rice wasn’t crispy, it was underdone and hard. The seafood was also a little disappointing. We got the ricotta gnocchi which was really good and super flavorful. We also got the Wagyu beef slider, could have been better. Atmosphere was nice with good views. Would come back for happy hour cocktails.

Service and atmosphere are fantastic. Shareable drinks are reasonably priced for medium-sized groups. However, the food may not be worth it. Most dishes seem to come with polenta or grit-style sides. The Wagyu beef slider, in particular, was overcooked; I strongly advise against ordering it. All other dishes are mediocre and would recommend dining options in the food court of the Ballston Mall.

Good places for happy hour drinks and nibbles. But service deteriorated after 7pm as the place gets busier. Also park in the mall (level 3) to get easy access to the