Their Loaded Moo Fries are absolutely the bomb! Burgers are great too but I just personally prefer to order the Moo fries when I'm there. Definitely my favorite place to stop and eat when I'm in Arlington! read more

Basic Burger - Loaded Moo Fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Meh. Cute spot in a nice location that's even better on a nice day when they open their large windows. They have a decent selection of beers, a couple of wine options, and a specialty cocktail on tap that's made w/ Tito's vodka. The burger was *ahem* too basic for me, but what else should have I expected from a place named "Basic Burger"? Also, the bacon that came on my burger was practically inedible as it contained these hard pieces of gristle? that I was unaware of until it was in my mouth. The seasoned fries were good though. read more

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Soooo, first time here after a SERIOUS burger craving...After checking out some reviews I'd be in good hands as I was in the mood for a Classic American Burger And I was NOT disappointed. About the burger that is. A friend and I ordered online: Great 8 Burger ( double cheese burger with basic sauce), large onion rings (house made), Sweet Potato Fries(house made), Basic Burger (classic cheeseburger with basic sauce) and fried pickles. We ordered online after arriving to no available parking. After waiting awhile and observing the multitude of seating within we decided to eat inside IF a parking space opened. Ten minutes after placing our order(more about that in a second) a space the food gods shined down upon our hungry bellies and afforded us a space. We entered into a clean, customer friendly environment with PLENTY of seating. There's bar seating along with a standard table/ chair setup. It was somewhat quiet as we were half of the customers within. Our online ordering was pretty simple aside from creating the account. There are plenty of options to add or deduct any accoutrement to create your perfect burger. On to the food...my burger was excellent and exactly what I envisioned. I don't eat burgers often but when I do, this is what I'm looking for. Cooked perfectly! read more

3.5 for me. The name is pretty spot on, these are some basic burgers The restaurant is nice. Very clean and simple layout, there's a bar with some tv's as well and a decent amount of taps. The burgers are (as others have said) small. They are good, but they are small and I was not full after. I had a burger with pepperjack, bacon, and an egg. The egg was runny which was nice, but the flavor of the cheese and bacon weren't evident. The buns are really good. The burger patty is small and thin. I surprisingly liked the bbq sauce (I'm usually not a fan), and the fried onion on the burger was a nice touch. Also liked the basic sauce, the house thousand island. The fries also were good, shoe string fries with some old bay type seasoning on them. Were great with both sauces. I also had an oreo milkshake, which was really good. If I were to come back, I think I would go double cheeseburger with american, and fries. I would like to try the fried pickles, but they only had an appetizer size for 7.50, and no side portion to go with the burger. Overall, we spent $32 on two burgers, a small side of fries, and a milkshake, which would be reasonable if we didn't leave hungry. While it's good, I don't think I'd take it over CBB, fiveguys, or hellburger, all which are in close proximity. read more

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Great sandwiches, great price, quick & accurate service, easy online ordering. Would go again

I have watched the new location of Basic Burger being built for the better part of a year, so on a Saturday night after a day of tubing on the river, my husband and I decided to have a low-key dinner here. I really like the airiness of this fast-casual restaurant. Both windows were open onto Pentagon Row, and it looks like they will be putting in their own patio seating too. There is a roomy bar with beer and wine only. Order at the counter, get a buzzer, and pick up your food when ready. On this particular night around 8pm, it was relatively empty except for the bar which was full (because what's better than a burger and beer?!) The menu is, well, basic with a few burgers and chicken sandwiches, a couple of hot dogs, some salads, and variations on fries. Of course, there are also the milkshakes! I opted for the basic burger with lettuce, tomato, onions and basic sauce on the side. In the condiments section, in addition to ketchup, there is a pump for extra basic sauce. My husband ordered the basic bacon cheeseburger with Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, basic sauce, and lettuce. We split a regular size (as opposed to large) order of Moo string fries with the house seasoning. Everything came out quickly and was pretty good for fast-casual; surely not Shake Shack but still tasty. I would liken the basic sauce to chipotle mayo but not as spicy. The seasoning on the fries was delicious-some kind of mix of cayenne pepper and paprika if I were to guess. My husband really liked the fact they did not have salt poured all over as some fries do. The portion was perfect for sharing. While the burgers and fries were pretty good, the oreo milkshake we ordered afterwards was absolutely delicious! The shakes are the reason I will definitely return! Tip: order without whipped cream and you get more shake! It was thick, creamy, lots of chunks of oreos-absolutely what a shake should be! Since the demise of Yogi Castle a couple of years ago, I have been hoping something would come into Pentagon Row that was dessert-oriented, and now Basic Burger has made my milkshake dreams come true! I will definitely return for the shakes in the near future! read more

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I love Basic Burger! I live near the Pentagon City location, so I frequent this place quite often, so my review is based on collective average on multiple visits (not a single incident/visit). Like many others mentioned, they can definitely improve on seasoning. I often find my fries, burgers, and sandwiches a bit bland. -The Basic Cheeseburger is very yummy and I personally prefer it over Shake Shack. -The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich is one of my favorites. The chicken is always crispy and juicy - I just wish they put more seasoning on (even though I ask them every time I order. Not sure if it's just not being communicated back to the kitchen?). -Never skip on their fries. As with all their food it does need some additional seasoning, but it's always super crispy and yummy! Given how much I love their fries, I tried their loaded moo fries and unfortunately I didn't like it as much. Having so much toppings on the fries made the actual fries soggy :( FYI, it's a HUGE portion, almost like a meal itself, so plan on that. A side tidbit I noticed is the difference in portion size when it's eaten at the restaurant vs. takeout. Basically, you get a larger portion if you eat in the restaurant. No, not in terms of number of patties in the burger, but amount of fries in the bag, how much lettuce/tomato/etc is on the burger, and whatnot. read more

Basic Burger is basic. But that's a good thing! I had the Basic Burger with sautéed mushrooms. The mushrooms are an extra 65 cents, but it comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, and their basic sauce. The burger was cooked just right, was a decent size, and had a flavorful sauce that wasn't overwhelming. Also had a side of the moo string fries which were crispy and delicious. They were lightly salted and had a touch of seasoning on them. Very addicting. Plenty of seating in here, with booths, as well as a small bar area. We received our meal relatively quickly from the time we ordered, maybe it was about 8 to 10 minutes. Street parking could be a little of a pain, but certainly not that big of an issue. Looking forward for the Pentagon City location to open up! read more

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Great burgers and the Chicago hot dogs are excellent. Can't go wrong by eating here. The best hot dog I've tasted in the area read more

Good food but I was charged a covid fee? Wtf? Would not recommend just for that reason. I am charged for the way they practice thier business. Definitely won't go back. read more

Basic Burger - Covid tax? Wth... - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This review is just for their bagel sandwiches! They are BOMB here! You wouldn't expect it from a burger place, but they sell bagel breakfast sandwiches on weekends with a variety of toppings. I personally like to get to get the sausage, egg and cheese. Real eggs, large sausage patty, and loads of hot gooey cheese on an everything bagel makes me starts your weekend right. It's everything a McDonald's egg McMuffin wishes it could be. read more

Basic Burger - Sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Saw this place when looking for dinner on a Sunday evening. Good burger and great fries. I just did a basic burger and fries. Worked for me. Would go again and recommend to others to eat there if they asked. read more

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Leaving my hotel on the way to the airport and we all know eating airport food is not the way to go! Walked over to this place and grabbed an Alaskan Cod Burger (no tartar add cheese), sweet potato fries and a soda. Kinda pricey at almost $18! The burger was tasty but I didnt care for the seet potato fries and the dipping sauce was worse. The orange hibiscus soda was delish. All in all it was alright...better than airport food. The vibe is kinda funky and the music was good. I may stop in again when I'm in town. read more

Basic Burger - New burger spots popping up everywhere! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had the sweet potato fries. Pretty good. Good amount and pretty big. Only real option on the menu for a vegan, but I'll take'em. read more

Basic Burger - Sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Honestly was very pleasantly surprised by how good this place was! It seemed like any other burger chain, but it was better than most in the area. We ordered two Great 8 burgers and an order of onion rings and fries. The burger was really, really good - super juicy, a nice amount of meat, and the "basic sauce" paired really well with it. Fries and onion rings were hot, fresh and crispy - good portion sizes too. I would say it's a bit pricey, like Shake Shack pricey - so it's not a place I would come to often. Still, I hope to go back sometime and try a different burger and possibly a shake! read more

Basic Burger - Great 8 burger and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A bit pricy but the food was delicious. My son went back twice over the time wee were in the area. This is definitely a sign for me.

This place has ok food but is horribly filthy and dirty. They charge you a 5% "PPE/COVIDPreparedness" Tax but don't actually clean the restaurant. There is left over food everywhere and the tables are sticky. Covid or not, Never coming here again, just NASTY! read more

Basic Burger is far more than the name lets you in on! We were moving some relatives into a nearby building and needed a late lunch. We ordered 3 burgers, 2 hotdogs, 2 chicken sandwiches, multiple sides and drinks (including a milkshake) with specific instructions on most of the items, so I expected a 30-45 min wait. The website told me 15 mins and they'd text me when I ready. So we went to the restaurant and sure enough, I get a text exactly 15 minutes later, and at the same moment, a woman working there walks out with our huge bag of food and drinks in hand. Everything was made perfectly, all of our requested sauces were there... The portions of onion rings and fries were huge, and these are some of the best onion rings I've ever had in my life. My sweet heat fried chicken sandwich was literally perfect - juicy, piping hot and crunch chicken, my pepper jack I added on was melted perfectly, and the Mike's hot honey was the perfect addition. Cannot wait to continue to patronize this great local place. From the little ones who loved their hot dogs and fries to the adults, we were all extremely pleased with our food! read more

It is indeed basic. I found the burger and fries lacking in taste. There are so many other burger places that are much better.

I've had Basic Burger many times pre-covid, and it has always been great! I've been very impressed with how they are managing during covid closures. You can order through their garage door windows that are now functioning like an order window. The food came out quickly and was very fresh. The customer service was also friendly. An added bonus- all packaging is stapled shut and everyone was wearing gloves and masks. And for the non burger lovers, there are plenty of other options, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian friendly! read more

What a great meal! I enjoyed the double bacon cheese burger, but the onion rings were my favorite part of the meal. Those were some of the best onion rings I had in quite a while We also split an order of deep fried pickles which were tasty. My burger was cooked perfectly, and everything stayed nice and warm while driving it home. read more

Good food, if pricey for a burger meal. They do not accept cash and I do not like being held hostage for a tip at the point of sale.

Update as of 04AUG17 The review below still stands. Returned to Arlington after seven months and looked forward to picking up a burger with great anticipation. Still an awesome burger. Cannot recommend this place for burgers anymore than we already have!! If you want a solid burger, check this place out. ------ Basic burger done very well. Not only was the grass-fed beef a major point of attraction to this establishment but the basic burger, seriously and literally, is just a basic burger done right! No fillers, no b.s., just good grass-fed beef. The brioche buns are not gluten-free but the crew were able to put together a solid wrap sandwich for me. If you've ever been to In n Out, I had my protein style--GLUTEN-FREE beef patty wrapped in sheets of lettuce. The basic sauce is ok, seriously nothing fancy and really not my thing. But the burger with some gluten-free sweet potato fries and ketchup worked out perfectly. The SPFries were yum!! The husband said that his basic cheeseburger was way better than any fancy burger we've had at a nice restaurant. What would make this place even better than it already is would be to come up with a dairy-free, healthy sauce for us gluten/dairy/soy-free peeps. This would be solid...and very much appreciated. One star for cleanliness. One for good, attentive service. One for good food! One for great price! One for perfect location!!!! Definitely recommend and look forward to returning. $25 read more

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Loved the spicy chicken sandwich at basic burger! It was fried perfectly and could tell it was made to order. The sauce was very spicy and there was plenty of it to taste in each bite. I also got the moo fries and they did not disappoint. Taking off one star because it is a little pricey for what you get- i feel like a $9 sandwich should atleast come with some sort of side? But i can't complain too much because everything was very good- will come back in to try a burger soon! read more

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I have found that Basic is really hit or miss. The burgers are similar to that of Five Guys, but a touch better. They're greasy, but full of flavor and customizable. I'm a big fan of the Basic Sauce, too. I recently had the Nashville chicken sandwich with my friend and our chicken cutlets couldn't have been more different. Mine was large and had good breading, his was literally half the size and looked like all the breading fell off in the fryer. The buns were completely saturated with grease and not in a good way. The fries are consistently good, but they're nothing to write home about. Not worth going into detail here.. just good. For two chicken sandwiches with fries, you're looking at about $28. Not really worth it when you could stop over at Popeyes and get a far superior chicken sandwich for half the price. EDIT: note that both orders recently were "to-go" because of the pandemic. Maybe dining in would mean they're fresher, less greasy, and better portions? read more

I love this place. Burgers are delicious. The fries are my fave in the area. And their fountain soda is made with cane sugar. Can't go wrong here! Go to order: basic cheeseburger, small fries, fountain cola read more

Basic Burger - I love this fountain soda - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Really great place for a simple burger, fries & shake if you are willing to spend the extra money. My meal cost me $18. The building & location are extremely nice with a cool & modern feel. The food is definitely top of the line compared to its competitors. On a side not, customer service was good & bathrooms were very clean. I will definitely be making a trip back! read more

Basic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The fries are sooo good with special seasoning I got a cheese burger qut pound with fries and drink They have a sauce for dipping. Very tasty with the fries. I totally recommend it. Fast service and clean read more

Basic Burger - Burger and fries New and best of 2017 in Virginia !! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

At basic burger there was some paronomal activities and it was a little sketchy and the workers kept eyeing me and i felt unpleasherd and would not recomend. read more

I was looking for a local business (i.e. non-chain) to grab dinner on my first night in town for a weeklong visit. Searched Yelp and found Basic Burger. The Crazy 8 seemed popular so I got it and was not disappointed. This burger will not only fill you up but may even cure whatever ails you. I ordered to go and sat over at the bar for a few to wait for my order. This was where things got just a tad bit odd. I wanted to order something to drink while waiting, but the bartender perhaps pegged me as just waiting for an order (which was partially true). But I also planned to order something to drink while waiting. I probably sat there for about 10 minutes and he looked at me with a neutral expression a few times. I smiled and nodded invitingly (as the international symbol for "hey - can you come over here for a second?") but to no avail. Alas, my order arrived and I went out. But I was considering staying up until that point. I think it's a new business so just may need a slight polish on minor things like that. All in all a cool place. They had a trivia/DJ asking questions over a mike which the patrons (probably about 12 participants in all) were actively engaged in over social media. Looked like they were having fun. I'd come back but maybe shoot off a flare or something to catch the bartender's attention next time. read more

Basic Burger - The "in the hotel" version of my Crazy 8 burger. Don't let the bad photo fool you. It was a VERY good burger. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

10X better than Shake Shack! This place cooks their burgers instead of burning it. Juicy and flavorful, best burger I've had in a while. I will be back as much I can! Great job to the owners and staff! Thank you read more

Fresh and tasty no-fuss burgers (and fried chicken sandwiches) that will satisfy a craving. But for the price, I much prefer Shake Shack. For a cheaper meal, I'd still choose Five Guys. The string fries are alright; the tater tots are a better option! The restaurant itself is very open, spacious and clean. They have a bar with a handful of beers on tap and two TVs to enjoy whatever game is on. A yummy burger is a matter of personal taste, so I'd say to definitely try this place at least once and see what you think! read more

Basic Burger - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love this place. It's always our go-to when we are in Pentagon City for a quick shop or a stop-off from our bus ride. The little bar is cozy, they've got multiple TVs for sports, the bartenders are always very friendly to us, and their beer selection for a burger joint is quite good. They also have some tasty burgers and other bar-type foods. Check this place our for a quick bite, a good beer, or just a chill little bar scene. read more

Solid burgers just not enough capacity for large groups of people. I felt a little uncomfortable at first because the cow was side eying me but it was just deceiving me. But good lettuce. read more

Basic burger is a great option in the pentagon city area. Their ingredients are always fresh and the food quality is consistent. Additionally, the staff is always helpful and accommodating. I would recommend the onion rings in particular. My only criticism is that which my latest order I received a stale and old brownie. It was crumbling and dry in its package. I didn't feel comfortable consuming it so I would forgo their packaged goods/ baked goods. read more

Been here a few times, and I always suggest it to visitors in/around the Clarendon/Courthouse area. The color scheme is Shake Shack-esque, and I find the burgers as good, if not better, as well. I've had the Basic Cheeseburger and the Grilled Chicken, both of which were fantastic. Similarly, the onion rings are crispy, flavorful, and worth the calories! I have not had a chance to try the hot dogs, fried chicken, or the shakes, but from what I've seen of them, they at least *look* tasty. I like how they deliver food to your table when eating in, and having an actual bar area is a nice touch, especially with the $2-off happy hour on wine/draught beer. Since I have fallen out of love with Ray's Hell Burger, I don't know of a better burger near the Basic Burger price point in this area. I do, however, know of a few that cost a good amount more (and still aren't that good!). read more

Basic Burger - Basic Cheeseburger w/small Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

SUCH an amazingly wonderful experience!!!...2 days in a row now lol I'm diabetic and can't do regular fries, so they kindly and empathetically substituted the sweet potato fries so that i could enjoy the Loaded Moo Fries‼‼ SO nice of them! AND, it was amazing too!! SUCH a yummy dish! All the staff were wonderful too--made me feel very welcome, and appreciated as a customer read more

As a vegetarian, burger places can be hit or miss and this place is solidly in the middle! Not a huge fan of the Impossible/Beyond burger idea and also not a fan of mushrooms so the menu was a bit of a challenge for me. I ended up trying the standard mushroom vegetarian burger option, and it was okay, nothing to write home about, and nothing I really would seek out again. What was incredible was the pickle fries! Warning to the wise, that it is a mound of fries, so make sure you are hungry if you are ordering these. Pro tip: they heat up well in the oven the next day, so don't be afraid to take them home. Also, if you want a beer, you will need to order and pay for that at the bar section separately. Not a huge inconvenience but helpful to know! read more

Visited Basic Burger on a really nice Tuesday afternoon. They had the garage style doors up which was perfect on the beautiful day. When you first walk in, you'll walk past a bar area and then around some booths into the restaurant area. You walk up and order at the counter- Shake Shack style. It was Basic, as advertised but definitely solid. I went with the double patty with caramelized onions. The first time I ordered, I told them I wanted two patties, with only onions. When my order came up, it had two patties. caramelized onions, AND cheese, AND special sauce. So, I had to order again. Not a big deal and they just re-made it for me. The fries were really good- shoestring thin with a Cajun/Old Bay like seasoning. I enjoyed it, and I think you will too. I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area and looking for a burger. read more

Above average burgers, went recently with friends and had a great time. It does get expensive when there are many people. I recommend the milkshakes. read more