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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HAPPENINGS
Thanksgiving Sliced Turkey Dinner Kit
Hosting at home? We’ll do the cooking. Quantities are limited, so order by Thursday, November 19. All orders come chilled with reheating instructions.
Roasted Sliced Turkey Dinner, Serves 2
Roasted sliced turkey, garlic green beans, brioche stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin cheesecake.
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Thanksgiving Prime Rib Dinner Kit
Hosting at home? We’ll do the cooking. Quantities are limited, so order by Thursday, November 19. All orders come chilled with reheating instructions.
Herb Rubbed Prime Rib Dinner, Serves Up To 4
A 3 lb. herb rubbed prime rib (ready to cook, with baking pan and thermometer included), Ada’s mac and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts with pomegranate agrodolce and bacon, Ada’s black brioche loaf with whipped orange butter, and an 8″ pumpkin cheesecake.
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ARP Thanksgiving Dinner Kit
Hosting at home? We’ll do the cooking. Quantities are limited, so order by Thursday, November 19. All orders come chilled with reheating instructions.
Turkey Dinner To Go by ARP, Serves Up To 6
A 12 to 14 pound apple cider glazed roasted turkey with sage gravy, plus brioche stuffing, praline baked sweet potatoes, green bean almondine, garlic mashed potatoes, house made cranberry sauce, and your choice of a whole pecan, apple crumb, blueberry, or pumpkin pie. Double the sides or add a second pie.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Bottomless Dinner with Carving Stations, $38.22 per person
A Thanksgiving as colorful as our walls. Help yourself to carving stations of Puerto Rican garlic roasted pork, honey roasted ham, and herb-butter roasted turkey, alongside jalapeño cornbread, sweet potato and marshmallow gratin, and apple-brioche stuffing. Go back for seconds. And thirds.
Thanksgiving, but make it bottomless! 🦃
Thursday, November 26. 11AM–9PM. $38.22 per person.
Carving stations stacked with garlic roasted pork, turkey, and honey roasted ham. Sides like jalapeño cornbread, sweet potato marshmallow gratin, and apple-brioche stuffing that`ll make your grandma jealous.
The best part? You don`t lift a finger. Just a full table, endless plates, and room for seconds (and thirds).
Let`s get stuffed together. Reserve now.
Some things never go out of style. Good food is one of them.
Retro vibes, modern plates. Come relive it.
The World Tour just crossed into gaucho country and it brought the fire!
Open-flame brochetas. Smoked malbec glaze. Chimichurri with attitude. Gaucho empanadas packed with braised beef. And milhojas de dulce de leche to finish it right.
This is Argentina the way it`s meant to be tasted, bold, smoky, and built over generations. Come hungry. Let the fire lead.
Meet the Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice frozen cocktail
Cold brew. Pumpkin. Kahlúa. Vodka. All the warm spices, served ice-cold.
Topped with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin spice, because we don`t do subtle in October.
It`s the drink your whole feed has been waiting for.
...So, all the time
No shame. The cravings don`t take days off.
Neither do we.
🦃 Make Thanksgiving delicious and stress-free with our Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go! 🍂
Enjoy a complete holiday feast featuring roasted turkey, classic sides, and your choice of pie, all prepared for you to enjoy at home. 🥧
📅 Pre-order by November 19 📍 Pick up at Vola`s Dockside Grill 📞 Call 703.935.8890 or scan the QR code to order.
Quantities are limited, so reserve your Thanksgiving feast today! 🍁
Thanksgiving the Palette 22 way
Three carving stations, because one protein is never enough. Puerto Rican garlic roasted pork. Roasted turkey with cranberry glaze. Honey roasted ham with warm spices.
Then the sides that steal the show: jalapeño cornbread, sweet potato & marshmallow gratin, roasted broccolini, wild rice, and apple-brioche stuffing with brown butter.
This isn`t your standard holiday plate. It`s a global table with a Thanksgiving heart.
Skip the stress. Skip the dishes. Let us handle the feast.
Where food, art, and fun collide!
That`s Palette 22, our vibrant Shirlington spot where globally inspired small plates meet a gallery-like atmosphere and creativity shows up at every turn.
Can`t make it in? Bring the table home.
Online ordering is live. Same flavors. Same energy. Your couch.
Order up. The gallery travels.
