Ballston Local has such a great happy hour! Awesome drink specials, tasty food, and a fun, laid-back vibe. Service was friendly and quick too. My friends got burger with fries and beer combo. I got nachos and added chicken for $2 extra. Definitely will be of my go-to spots when I'm in the area. read more

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Easy, comfortable place to grab a late night bite to eat. The waitstaff were friendly and competent, quick and efficient. And the drinkies were lovely. I had Mom's Meatballs that totally hit the spot. read more

Wandered into this place since the coffee shop next door ran out of food, but glad we got to try it out. We were the only customers in the beginning but more people trickled in while we were eating. We shared the short rib poutine and the double stack burger. Both were ok- nothing special to make me order again. The burger had some hard pieces in it- bone? Bit into more than once (spread out in the burger) and had to spit out several times (eek). Server was nice- checked in. Would like to come back and try some other menu items. We did 2 hour street parking - unsure if they validate or have other parking options nearby. read more

Ballston Local - Short Rib Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ambiance: Ballston Local with decors to show the love of the neighborhood. Super popular HH spot across from the Ballston Mall. Service: very attentive bartenders. I ordered at the bar and got someone to help quickly. Food: I only had the drink specials. I did see someone that ordered nachos and they were HUGE! Definitely the spot for Happy Hour meetup during the week. I was here for a meetup and the organizer told me that management were great to work with and had an area dedicated for us. So nice to hear that a restaurant is so helpful and made it easy to plan an event. read more

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I'm in Virginia for the first time and I was walking down the street looking for a place to eat and this place the way it was lit up the people were inside outside just drew me to it. I walked in the place with lively all the people not full but it was a good place to be at that here where I am anyway. Service is great they meet you at the door you know it'll take your own seat but as soon as it down my server was there so far great experience. Man they have so many menus out they have now the new Cinco de Mayo menu it's not a large one but it serves its purpose. I wish they had frozen margaritas but they don't but they do have margaritas. So I ordered the barbecue bacon burger medium with some short fries with Parmesan we'll see how that goes. Going to the restroom to wash up little bit restrooms really nice really clean paper towel dispenser wasn't working but sometimes that happens. I'd order an old fashioned but it was a little bit too sweet for my taste. It tasted like candy. They may be another one and this one taste much better. Oh by the way did I tell you the music coming from the building or jukebox is amazing they have at least 15 TVs here I'm a food is here the barbecue and busted Burger in case you really really good,. This burger is so good every bite has juices flowing from the burger through my fingertips oh yeah I have to wipe my face each time I take a bite. And the parmesan fries are okay I've had a lot of better ones but they're okay. I must repeat the service here is amazing the people look out for you and take care of you got to come I would definitely give him another chance who was good service is great just some things they need to tweak l. read more

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We were in town doing a beauty school visit at Aveda and decided to stop at Ballston Local for a quick lunch before heading back to the Woodbridge area. The establishment was large and were told we could sit wherever we wanted. We chose a table all the way in the back which we regretted. Due to that section of the restaurant, it was VERY cold. The rest of the dining area did feel warmer so it was our fault lol. Our server was friendly and attentive and we really enjoyed our food. I forgot to take pictures of the fried cheese curds but they were tasty. Pictured: Slice of cheese & veggie pizza Chicken Gyro Rigatoni Vodka w/ side chicken caesar salad read more

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I love Ballston Local! Their pizza is great, a little greasy but that's the way I like it. Love that you can get it by the slice. The wait staff is always friendly, no issues there. Fairly priced, a slice is only 4.50. They've got a good drink menu, fun cocktails and lots of beer options. They have trivia on wednesdays which is always a blast! A great place to go with your friends for a quick bite read more

Came here around 9:30 pm on a weeknight, looking for open restaurants in the Ballston area. The kitchen was about to close, and we got a pasta and sub. Overall, the food was decent, but come here for the vibes, not food :) read more

Ballston Local - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's fine for what it is. It's basically a bar with bar food. The chicken gyro tasted good but was overdressed and a tad soggy. Lighten the dressing and it's a much better dish. The waffle fries were yummy- crispy and not stale and perfectly salted. The aperol spritz I got was too sweet. The place has all high tops and lots of tvs everywhere. Very casual and fine for what it is. Parking not great as it's in the heart of Arlington. Server was friendly. read more

Ballston Local - Chicken gyro and Waffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My friend and I stopped by Ballston Local a couple Wednesdays ago for an early dinner. Fortunately, we were able to snag the happy hour deal! SHORT RIB POUTINE (HH) - 7 Normally, it's $13, so I expected a much smaller portion. However, we were shocked to see a large portion with lots of gravy, cheese, and fries. Flavor was fine, too salty though. Not a lot of short rib, but for $7 I can't complain. Overall, this was pretty tasty and a good sharable but very dense. The two of us gave up after eating about 60% of it, but I'd recommend sharing this with a bigger group. CARNE - 5.50 This is one of 5 options we could order a single slice -- the more niche flavors require us to order a whole pie, which we did not want. Lots of oil/grease, but that can easily be dabbed off if you're not down for it. Solid slice, with lots of different meats. My friend and I were pretty satisfied after killing this. Pretty good steal for the price. I've heard people rave about the NYC slice here and I can see why. So definitely give Ballston Local a try if you are craving a slice! My friend and I can agree that this was the cheapest dinner out in awhile. read more

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This is usually one of my go to spots for pizza. Today, I decided to do take out for my roommate and I as she has not had it before. We got the Rigatoni Vodka Pasta, and I will say we were a little disappointed. I had it once in person and I remembered it being good. However, this time around we both thought it tasted very watery, lacked flavor, and it did not look like the picture. The garlic bread that came with it was delicious though. Disappointed but will sure try it again in person. read more

Bar & grill with a solid menu of both drinks (primarily beer) & American food They are known for their pizza, but they have a ton of different offerings I came here for lunch with a friend and I got a burger & waffle fries. It was all solid, but nothing to write home about There were tons of tables available when I came, but the service was incredibly slow to bring us our check when we finished read more

Food was good here. Good vibes and quiet ambiance with indoor seating. I got either the Baller Double or Classic Double. I don't remember, but it was likely the Baller Double. Bluemont Burger also looks really nice -- if I were to come again, I'd try that. I got a side of Caesar salad. It was pretty good and hit the spot. Overall, great service and quiet, interesting ambiance in outdoor seating. Food was pretty decent here. read more

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Good place to grab a beer and a pizza pie. Pizza was very good especially for a place that doesn't call itself a pizzeria. Very fresh pieces of chicken. Could have been a little bit crispier in the middle of the pie. Not sure if getting a slice from the counter would be as good. Fries were crispy and the shredded meat / sauce was flavorful. Not the most comfortable bar stools. read more

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Great location that has outdoor seating. The bar inside had a live band that was pretty loud in a small space so we decided to sit outside to talk easier. The drink menu has a few good choices on mixed cocktails and a lot of choices for beers. I had the spa day with sparkling edible glitter. Pretty & light tasting. We ordered a slice of pizza made on thin crust with fresh meat and cheese toppings that hit the spot for a fourth meal. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Our waitstaff was very informative, helpful & tentative. read more

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These burgers were fantastic! Everything about them was good, but the flavor of the beef made the entire burger what it was. I could have had just the burger and bun and been satisfied and I can't think of a time that was my only thought. The fries were good, the Parm was a pleasant surprise. The Bang Bang Shrimp app was fine as was the Short Rib Poutine (I think is would have been better if I had eaten it quicker, but we were sharing apps). read more

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Been here more times than I can count, it's literally our local bar. We've been for Monday night trivia, karaoke night, more trivia, and just to grab a bite and drink. It's a great spot with great staff and a great selection of food. read more

Simple burger, pizza joint. Good tvs. Decent location with street and other garage parking. Easy walk from Ballston metro. Great service (5*). I tried the bacon cheeseburger. The bun fell apart. Tasty patty. I had them add tomato and lettuce. Fries come with a sprinkling of cheese and herbs. So that was nice. Overall, solid 3*, could have been better without the collapsing bun. Cool vibe with good TVs. Would be a nice sports venue. read more

Ballston Local - Great TVs - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food, good service, live and good music, juke box with a huge selection, cool inner ambiance, chill vibe. We'll be back for another date night! read more

This is the ultimate business traveler destination. I go to Arlington four times a year or so and I love this place. Last visit, I got the pork store sandwich and it was great. Lots of salty Italian meats, creamy Mozzarella, and bitter arugula. The waffle fries were increíble. I don't know why every place in Ballston has such great waffle fries but they do. Lots of tvs for sporting events. Great beer selection and great service staff. I have three must hit places when I go to Arlington and this is on the list. read more

Fantastic food, great portions. The service is second to none. My nephew loved the sandwich he got. read more

Ballston Local - Big sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The service was great, very friendly server. Food was meh. Pepperoni slice, bottom was completely soggy. Arugula salad, bland. Chicken parm was overcooked. read more

$12.12 for a veggie and "carne" slice. No drink no sides. The veggie was fine but floppy. At least it was the slice of the packaging. The image shows the underwhelming carne slice. Didn't have any ricotta like the menu says and obviously undersized as it looks like it's missing a third of the slice. The audacity. The slice itself wasn't special. The crust was above average but the sauce, cheese, and toppings were just okay. They also don't open until 130pm on Tuesday's and til 4pm on Mondays. Don't really understand how you can operate a pizza shop in Arlington and miss out on lunch rush 2/5 weekdays. read more

Ballston Local - "Carne Slice" - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good food, great bartenders, great cocktails! Had a dirty vodka martini (excellent) and a burger (very good!)

Cool building, horrible overpriced food. All frozen. Do not go here to eat. Lousy service as well. Probably cool to drink at but no local is eating at the ballston local. read more

No stars!!!! Host and manager refused to sit my family due to reserved tables at 4:30P.M. Although the restaurant was almost empty of customers. We needed a low table due to daughter's disability and they refused to make accommodations! read more

Really liked it here! It's a fun, spacious environment with numerous TVs and plenty of seating, which becomes important for their trivia nights, which I definitely recommend. They're one of the few places in the area that do trivia on Mondays (nice to have that option), and they do it well- it's a fun format and good user experience as everything is done via phone. As for the food, I'd say it's pretty high quality bar food for a fair price. They have lots of pizza options, as well as burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and more. I ordered the Short Rib Poutine and Meatball Hero, which were both delicious (the Hero was huge- I was extremely full and satisfied after eating). I also had a bite of my girlfriend's pizza and it was a really solid thin-crust, NY-style slice. And of course, they have great drinks too. I recommend the Drunken Arnold Palmer (it's exactly what you think it is- a refreshing Arnold Palmer with a kick of alcohol, very tasty). Will definitely be coming back. read more

Ballston Local - Short Rib Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The nachos were just ok (not Mexican legit, but ok) and my little one's pasta was underwhelming. It was quite a long wait for our food even though the restaurant was mostly empty. I would not return. read more

Basic sports bar. The waitress was excellent - very attentive. The food was mediocre. The pizza was kind of rubbery and the chicken parmigiana was overdone and tough. Would not go back. read more

Everything I got here is pretty good! I ordered the Drunken Arnold Palmer which is a solid choice. I ordered the poutine, which was really really good, and pretty heavy for an app! The brisket is well cooked! The slice of pizza is not bad either and is served very quickly. It has a thin crust and I feel like there could be more cheese. I enjoyed their Trivia game hosted by The Geeks Who Drink - it's super fun with a lot of amusing category rounds. I'd definitely come again! read more

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Good, friendly service and consistently good food. They'll even customize your order of wing to flats-only, which I appreciate. I just don't care for drummies. read more

Most places in the area closed by 10pm but we were able slide right into Ballston local. Staff was more than accommodating upon our arrival. Lots of beers on tap, we started with a couple beers and cheese curds. Nice wide open layout with lots of late night games on the tvs. We both ordered burgers and they were great. Stuck around for a couple beers after our meal and walked back to our hotel. Heads up we returned a few nights later and the restaurant was open until midnight but the kitchen was closing at 10pm as many bars/restaurants do. Lucky for us the pizza oven was still hot and they threw us in a pie! Again super chill but on point staff! Thanks for having us! read more

Ballston Local - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great place for a drink and play trivia! Service was fantastic also! We had so much fun playing trivia we came back next time that week.

I came here on a Monday night for trivia and it was so fun! The pizza was also some of the best pizza I've had in the area. The service was also great and told us our checks would be compensated if we won. Unfortunately we did not win trivia haha but I would definitely come back to try again or just for the food which was delicious! read more

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My first time here, for trivia. Server was attentive, the pizza we had were really good. Half cheese, half pepperoni, but the Carne was fantastic. All the pies had so much flavor. I heard from friends the single slices don't taste good. So my recommendations is grab some friends & order the whole pie. Parking in the basement was $7 after 5pm on week days & weekends. No validation. During football season, trivia starts at 6pm. They also have a happy hour. The burger looked sad and small. I probably won't get that if I go there again. The hazy IPA I had on draft was fantastic. Overall a great spot & I recommend it. read more

Great place, hidden gem for Ballston area. For a place that is known for pizza the other food options are fantastic. They have a good rotating beer tap with unique beers that are not typically scene in the area. The cocktail menu is awesome, definitely have some drinks worth trying. read more

Dave Portnoy would give this place at least a 7.5. Undercarriage was perfect and crust was crispy. Sauce was on point and no grease at all. Great pizza. read more

Ballston Local - Pepperoni mushroom - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

ELEVATED COMFORT FOOD & EMERGING LIVE MUSIC SCENE. I've brought lots of friends here because everyone enjoys the food and the vibes. Try their outstanding pizza first! Next try their burgers and both kinds of fries (skinny fries and waffle fries). If you like cold sandwiches, the Italian Pork Store Special is wonderful. If you like poutine, you can get it here with short rib meat or seafood! If you're a serious fan of Buffalo Wings, you must try them here but make sure to ask them for extra sauce. Their homemade Buffalo sauce is comparable to that of the famous places in Buffalo NY! I could drink the stuff!!! A pro tip is to ask for a side of Buffalo sauce to dip your pizza crust or skinny fries into. All the food is a level higher than you'd expect because the head chef Jason, was formerly executive chef at an MGM National Harbor! Talk about being overqualified for your job! The owner Jonah is well liked by his customers and staff because he is friendly and engaging. Jonah, a former brewer, has an obvious passion for bee and spirits. Ask him for advice on selecting a beer or cocktail. You won't be disappointed! Jonah has done an amazing job creating a friendly, comfortable vibe. A major factor is he has hired ONLY kind and engaging staff. It really makes a difference and has quickly cultivated loyal repeat customers (like me)! Finally, Ballston Local has been cultivating a vibrant live music scene. They have live performers about 4 nights per week. The open mic on Tuesday nights is perfect for aspiring musicians looking to meet each other for collaboration. The Tuesday night Singo is also really popular and fun to play with friends over food and drinks. read more

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I came to Ballston Trivia for their Wednesday night trivia. It was a pretty popular and busy night and it was great to see how lively this bar could be on a weekday. The host when I came in told me there were no seats available and when I asked about how long the wait was, she told me she didn't know. It was kinda a bummer so I just stood there awkwardly. However one of the servers or managers asked me if I had been helped and than went out of his way to find a table for us. He was amazing but the rest of service didn't seem too much up to standard. Our waiter was in and out, he delivered fries without even giving me a chance to ask for ketchup, and left our table multiple times while bringing our check. I get it's busy but leaving jn between each person paying and leaving the device there was an oof. However, the pizza was pretty good. The meat was flavorful and the crust was crispy. It didn't stand out much to me, it was something that left me satisfied but not something I'd feel the need to return to. However, so many other reviews talk about how amazing the pizza is so it could've just been tbe business of the night. The French fries were meh and not impressive. I'm glad I went here as it had a lively atmosphere but isn't on my "I need to return" list. However, I recommend you go to form your own opinion on the pizza and for their trivia, which was fun! read more

Ballston Local - Pizza - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here to dine in on Sunday. We sat outside since it was such a nice day and were immediately greeted by our server. To start we tried the spa day cocktail, which has gin and gold flakes. It was very refreshing. We also got the honey old bay wings, which were also good. At this point I was thinking okay i think I'll give this place a solid four stars, it's good little tavern vibe. But then we got our pizza. We went for carne. I'm from Brooklyn. I know and love New York style pizza. While I'm not going to lie and say this is exactly like pizza you get in NY, I will say this might be the best NY style pizza I've had in the DMV. NY style pizza options are scarce and usually disappoint but Ballston Local surprised me. The pizza was delicious, as well as the toppings (I loved the sausage). I was very happy. I also got the tavern brown ale for when the pizza arrived, which i enjoyed. I like stouts but wanted something a bit lighter and it was the perfect pairing for the pizza. Our server was attentive and everything came out fairly quickly. Overall, I really enjoyed Ballston local. My bf recently moved to the Ballston area so we def found our new go-to pizza place. read more

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