Clarendon Grill

ARLINGTON. An upscale but relaxed place for a date or to meet up with friends, this restaurant and bar features great food, an extensive selection of beer and wine, and an upbeat outdoor patio that's perfect for warm summer evenings. The clever decor focuses on a construction site theme, with blueprints decorating the tables and a collection of tools and scaffolds on the walls and at the bar. The result is a surprisingly comfortable and fun atmsophere. Live music is often on the agenda, with a focus on modern rock and dance covers, and the house band draws a big crowd on Tuesdays. Have dinner first and then make a night of it.