Rotating Skydome Restaurant In Arlington Reopens With New Dinner Menu

ARLINGTON, VA — Skydome, a unique rotating restaurant, has reopened atop the DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington. The restaurant, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, also underwent a conceptual redesign.

The restaurant’s menu now features contemporary American fare through a Mediterranean lens, served under the direction of Executive Chef Klaus Happel and bar selections created by Haley Stone.

Skydome's dining room has a capacity of 100 with flexible seating options, allowing for private or semi-private events for up to 125 standing. The space can be configured in a variety of ways with different serving styles based on preference.

The restaurant can create personalized menus for a range of receptions, buffets, or plated multi-course meals. The center of the restaurant, under the glass dome, can be used as a dance floor or performance space as well.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City Hotel, with the 1970s-era Skydome restaurant on the 15th floor, opened in 1973 as a Quality Inn, later becoming a DoubleTree.

Chef Happel has worked in more than 10 cities around the world in his 30-year career. He has created an inspired menu to match the impressive view from Skydome, according to the restaurant.

Skydome is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit OpenTable to make reservations at Skydome.