Food. Art. Fun.
Palette 22 is where food, art, and fun collide to create an unforgettable experience. Our vibrant Shirlington restaurant blends globally inspired small plates with a gallery-like atmosphere that celebrates creativity at every turn.
Step into a world where flavors meet artistry. Enjoy live entertainment as local painters, jewelry-makers, and sculptors craft their masterpieces right before your eyes. Feel free to chat with our in-house artists about their work—every piece is available for purchase, making your visit as inspiring as it is delicious.
With inviting indoor and outdoor seating, Palette 22 is your go-to dining destination, open daily. Indulge in bottomless lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, or wind down with our late-night menu. Pair your meal with a signature sangria or one of our seasonally crafted cocktails, and let the good times flow. From happy hour gatherings to relaxed meals with friends, Palette 22 brings food, art, and fun together like nowhere else.
HOURS
Monday & Tuesday: 11 am – 12 am
Wednesday & Thursday: 11 am – 1 am
Friday: 11 am – 2 am
Saturday: 10 am – 2 am
Sunday: 9 am – 12 am
Brunch*
Saturday : 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
*2-hour time limit
Happy Hour
Monday: 12 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 4 pm – 7 pm
Enjoy food and drink specials in the bar & side patio area.
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PRIVATE EVENTS + CATERING
Be a part of our culinary masterpiece and choose Palette 22 for your next special occasion. Whether you are planning an intimate brunch celebration, a company lunch outing or a formal seated dinner for a large party, ignite your passion for art, and indulge in a dining experience that will leave an everlasting impression on guests.
As you savor culinary delights from our showcase kitchen, take in all the beautiful artworks and enjoy the memorable experience. Our interior design blends the sophistication of a contemporary gallery with the warmth of a cozy eatery making it a perfect special event venue. Adorned with captivating artworks and sculptures from local artists, our event venue becomes a living canvas that sparks conversation and fuels inspiration.
Looking to add a unique, artistic experience to your next event? Palette 22 partners with a variety of local artists and talented performers who can add a fun element to your event, such as dance performances, candle-making, paint classes, calligraphy, jewelry-making, and more!
HOSTING ELSEWHERE? Let us bring Palette to you with off-site catering!
Available for office meetings or parties, get togethers at home, or special celebrations at a local venue.
- Taylor Gaffney
- 571.579.7220
"What made this place truly special, though, was the vibrant and fun atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for a casual outing with friends or a night out. The staff were exceptional, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening with their friendly and attentive service."
- Nathan H.
Can’t decide what kind of cuisine you’re craving for a midday outing? Head to this artsy Shirlington café for all manner of globally inspired small plates. The all-you-can-eat bottomless brunch includes goodies from chef-attended taco and waffle bars, plus whatever else your taste buds wish to sample from the kitchen.
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Celebrate Mother`s Day with brunch at Palette 22!
Bottomless plates. Globally inspired flavors. Brunch that fills the table, empties, and fills again.
Plus mimosas. Obviously.
Give her the morning she actually wants: good food, no cleanup, and a table that lets the conversation linger as long as she wants.
Reserve now. Mother`s Day books fast!
The World Tour starts next week! 🇲🇽 Greetings from Mexico!
Every six weeks, we focus on one region. One set of flavors. One culinary tradition, explored deeply. A rotating menu that shifts with intention.
Right now? It`s all Mexico!
Slow-braised meats. Charred pineapple. Smoky chiles and agave🌵 Techniques passed down through generations. Flavors built layer by layer.
Welcome to the World Tour ✈️ First stop: Mexico
Unfortunately, we were wrong.
Timing? Terrible.
At least we looked busy.
Moving into spring. Warm weather. Longer days. Bigger smiles.
And at Palette 22? Lighter plates, brighter flavors, and the kind of energy that makes you want to linger a little longer.
This is the season for ordering in waves, passing plates, and letting the night unfold however it wants.
Welcome back, spring. We`ve been waiting for you!
brb at Palette 22 for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
When the table`s this good, everything else can wait.
Easter Brunch is almost here!
Brunch tables fills up, empties out, and fills up again.
Bring your people. Let curiosity lead.
Reserve your spot. Easter Sunday is filling up fast.
Happy Pi Day!
If you mean pizza pie, we`re in. Pepperoni. Charred crust.
The only math that matters today is our buy one pizza get one for $3.14!
Calculating your arrival now ➗📏
What’s better than a perfectly crispy, cheesy, charred brick oven pizza? A Pi Day Pizza! 🍕🧮
We’re celebrating the best way we know how 🥧 Join us at Palette 22 and enjoy a Buy One, Get One small pizza for just $3.14 in honor of Pi Day.
Available for dine-in and takeout!
