Chasin' Tails

Chasin' Tails. With a name like that you may guess that this place is a bar. Yes, there is a very nice bar in this establishment, but the drinks are not what this place is known for. Chasin' Tails is a seafood restaurant found in Arlington, Virginia. This family owned restaurant made its debut in April of 2012, and it's business has been booming ever since!

Chasin' Tails offers a family style dining that mimics a backyard boil, a traditional event that takes place all over Louisiana during crawfish season. Not only is the food here outstanding, but the dining experience is one you will never forget! Chasin' Tails was described as "one of the messiest restaurants you will probably ever eat at" by owner and good friend of mine, Boaz Lyu. I must say, when I sat down to eat and was offered wet wipes, napkins, plastic gloves, and a bib - I was a bit nervous, but also very intrigued. 

The Chasin' Tails backyard boil experience starts with the Bayou N' A Bag. Literally, all of your food will be served to you in bags, but do not be alarmed! Guests pick out the type of seafood they would like to enjoy, and then select one of Chasin' Tails signature sauces. This adds intense flavor and a wonderful aroma to your meal. Each bag comes equipped with a baked potato and corn on the cob, all drenched in your desired sauce. They are most famous for their crawfish, which is harvested in Belle River and sent directly from Louisiana! People from all over the DMV are make their way to Arlington to taste their fresh crawfish.

   

Business has been so good for Chasing Tails in the past three years that the owners are already looking to expand. Owner Boaz Lyu said, "After opening Chasin' Tails, we have developed a parent company which will oversee all the restaurant concepts we are working on." Chasin' Tails is currently in the middle of opening two smaller concepts in Tyson's Corner and Centreville, Virginia.

"We are very active on social media", continued Lyu. "Many costumers are actually driven by our Facebook and Instagram page to come check us out. People sharing their photos of our food and their dining experience speaks a thousand words."

If you are looking for some great Louisiana styled seafood and a fun, unique experience, Chasin' Tails is the restaurant for you!

Visit Chasin' Tales Website at http://www.chasintailscrawfish.com/home

Hours of Operation:

MON-THURS 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM       

FRI 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

SAT 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

SUN 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 Message to customers from owner Boaz Lyu: "We live by the motto, "If you ain't smilin', you ain't buyin'". We understand that without our customers, we do not exist and we do our best to show them our gratitude. We are also very involved in community outreach. We sponsor various non-profit organizations and charities, and also have our own scholarship program called "Chasin' Dreams Foundation", designed to help underprivileged college students reach their dreams. We welcome everyone to come enjoy our food, have a great time, and help us help the community."