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Big Buns

4.1 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateBurgers
Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Jada H.

I love a well packed to-go order! This is my family's go-to burger place. I love that the food is never greasy. The burgers are cooked to perfection. This place is a nice little vibe and feels like being on a picnic shen you eat inside.

BYO - hot grilled chicken sandwich
Aman A.

Big Buns sandwiches are consistently great, between burgers, fried chicken, and even grilled/blackened chicken sandwiches. We often go with the latter when we want something healthy-ish on a weekend dinner. However, their fry portions are consistently disappointingly small, as pictured. It's a pretty easy way to make customers happy; just be generous with the fries. They're good and the sauces are good; but they're small fries, so just give me more. A McDonald's medium would be a fraction of the price w/ more fries.

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Esther S.

Came by for lunch as I was in the area and was not impressed. I would've been happier with shake shack around the corner Service: food came out fast but the lady who took our order was unpleasant. No smile, did not feel welcome. I felt uncomfortable ordering. Food: the burger meat was seasoned but it lacked any further flavor. The peppercorn burger did taste like pepper, that was it. The 9 year anniversary burger had caramelized onions but they didn't taste particularly sweet or anything. There was 2 sad strips of bacon. The Parmesan truffle fries were decent but I barely tasted any truffle. Oreo shake was ok but didn't stand out. Ambiance: of the tables that were open, most of them were dirty and had trash on them. We sat at a table that looked clean but had crumbs all over it. Looks like they might pick up trash but no one wipes them down which is pretty disgusting. Overall, I would say maybe you'd have a better experience at a different location, but this place was not it.

Reese's milkshake -- over the top delicious!!!!
Maryanne G.

Killer burgers! Loved that they were truly cooked "medium" as requested. The chicken sandwich was also delicious -- crispy and not greasy at all. Toppings on everything were fabulous!

Dorothy Y.

This was my favorite meal of the trip. It didn't occur to me how big these 7oz burgers were until I thought about how MCD quarter pounder is just half their size. Between me and my friend, we shared a kids meal and a classic burger. The kids meal comes with a kids burger (half the size of the classic), kids fries, and kids size drink. I'm amused how the kids burger comes with cheese for free but the classic burger you have to pay separately. The burgers were a lot of meat. The buns came out a little bit soggy. We found this combination to be a satisfying full meal for us. The fountain drink was just something you pour yourself after they give you a cup. My friend and I wanted the ginger pear juice when we were ordering and double confirmed we wanted it when we were at the fountains. Their other juices are interesting too -- more choices than just sodas, but we liked how the ginger pear is more unique and refreshing. Also it was cute how the kids cup has jungle animals printed on it. Our favorite part was the fries. I personally like thin fries so these work for me. It's also the sauces that made it so fun. We were allowed to choose as many sauces as we like. Our favorite was the ranch and BBQ was second. The others we tried were nice too which made the eating experience so fun. Also this location is very convenient for us living next door in the Westin!

Nneka M.

Despite being a "Burger" joint, their fried chicken sandwiches are phenomenal!!! They are in serious competition for THEE best fried chicken sandwiches...all white meat fried to golden perfection, and its great portion size, with the option to get it on a brioche bun, as well as a salad bowl, quinoa bowl, or non gluten bun all for a slight up-charge on uber eats..but may be different in store, or on their website. Their toppings include the standard lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, and their specialty sandwiches offer avocado, red onions, fried egg, fried onion straws, bacon, mushroom, jalapeños, sautéed onions, red cabbage slaw, and 5 different cheese options-American, cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, and blue cheese. There are 3 types of chicken sandwiches offered, and I have tried 2 of them, which were both fantastic!! I didn't get any fries, but they offer a variety of options such as regular, parmesan truffle, and cajun (seasoned with old bay, cayenne, and paprika). They also have fried brussel sprouts served with bacon jam (this is amazing..) and sriracha drizzle. This is delicious but the portion size could be better for the price point. But I happily save my caloric intake for the milkshakes..and OMG..its heaven in a cup. The cookie butter flavor is all that you would ever dream of ;) trust me! I can not speak on the customer service because Ive only ordered online via uber eats..but I know you can order directly from them, and save a bit of money-which I'll try out next time. But my orders are always correct, with a special sticker attached to my receipt reminding my delivery person to "don't forget the shake". This screams attention to details! I highly recommend, and look forward to trying out their burgers too..

Bets buns burger with everything on it

Delicious! For somone who try to be health conscious this was a delicious burger. It's pretty hard to mess up with a simple burger. Not to crowded on a Saturday , perfect for a self love date lol enjoy

Annie S.

Great burger spot with a chill vibe. I heard great things about this place, so was very excited to give it a try. I've had a couple people tell me that Big Buns is their favorite burger place in the DMV. Food Ordered two burgers and fries and they took about 10 minutes or less to come out. We got the Horseradish Bourbon Burger which has bacon, bourbon caramelized onions and mushrooms and horseradish sauce. Really good, not super horseradishy for $12.99. We also got the Anniversary Brgr, my favorite of the two burgers, which had more of a sweet taste than the other burger for $13.99.Burgers came on a delicious and toasted bread. Messy to eat. Fries are a separate cost, they have regular, cajun and truffle parmesan. We got regular fries and they were thin cut. The restaurant has vinegar, mustard and salt - everything you would need to add to your fries and burger. Ambiance & Service Everyone was really nice. Burgers came out fast (but not too fast!) and they deliver them to your table. Very chill inside, no need to dress up. They have many tables.

Jed R.

Been here twice now. The first time I got a burger of some sort, the second I got a fried chicken sandwich. Both were great options. Pic shown is the fried chicken sandwich. The fries are cajun which got that kick to em. Would recommend just getting regular fries and seasoning them yourself if you're weak (like me). Both times i've also gotten a shake. They have great food, great shakes, and plenty of seating. Service is quick.

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Adult milkshakes are great also happy hour is fun! Great date place for after work Friday before a weekend

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Ask the Community - Big Buns

Can someone who has a peanut allergy eat here without worrying about cross contamination?

Hi, Yes as long as you let us know when ordering..We do have peanut to make milkshakes.

Is this place dog friendly?

Yes dogs can be on the patio

Can you keep the unicorn if you order the float?!?

Absolutely!

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Jon’s Joint

Jon’s Joint

4.4(183 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

This is exactly how smash burgers should be done!! Fresh, hot, and incredibly juicy! Jon's Joint…read moremakes everything fresh to order. It only took a quick 10 minutes to receive our entire order, which was 3 burgers, a crispy fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries, and 2 milkshakes! I was very happy with how efficient the service was and the most important part, how delicious every bite was! The smashburgers are made with 100% halal beef and they come out HOT with perfectly crispy edges on the patties and a juicy center. We ordered 3 burgers and each of them stood out in their own way. You can get a single, double, or triple patty burger and add whatever toppings to it too. The jalapeño burger was the star of the show, it had a such a nice and spicy kick to it. I wasn't expecting much but this burger had HEAT! Another favorite was the Juicy Lucy. It was packed with grilled onions and the patty was stuffed with cheddar cheese. A super messy and cheesy option that was definitely worth every bite! I liked that Jon's Joint offered other options too such as loaded fries and fried chicken sandwiches. What I found unique is that for the loaded fries, you can get it with falafel and make it spicy! This time, they had run out of the falafel so I am excited to try it next time. If you're in Arlington and craving a casual burger spot, you need to go to Jon's Joint. You'll get quick service and a delicious meal!

Happed upon this place while driving. Was hungry, it was close, had good YELP rating, so I came in…read more Basic. Nothing at all spectacular. Cute posters. You can tell the owner is really into Superheroes. I ordered the grilled chicken. The good thing is that it is cooked to order. Loved that. Downside, no seasoning, AT ALL. This would be fine, I understand dietary considerations with sodium. What had me perplexed was they had NO PEPPER in the entire restaurant. I've NEVER been at a restaurant that didn't have any pepper. Plenty of salt, seasoned salt and even more salt. No pepper. Burgers seem to be popular. Wasn't very crowded, but seemed popular by locals. It was a "meh" for me. I do however really like that the food is cooked to order.

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The Salt Line - Ballston

The Salt Line - Ballston

3.9(245 reviews)
0.3 miBallston
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Came here last Friday night with a friend who wanted to try oysters. It's been in my to-do list and…read morethey have a decent Happy Hour special. $30 for a dozen oysters or $18 for half. With each oyster $3.50 per oyster. A bit high when compared to Lyon Hall's oyster happy hour which is $1 an oyster during happy hour. But still not terrible. I enjoyed the oysters! They were fresh and delicious. Though I wish there was more variety as all the oysters picked for the happy hour were on the sweeter side. Would've been nice if one had more saltiness. I wanted to try the salty oysters so I ordered a half a dozen at $3.50 per oyster and those rocked too. I used lemon and hot sauce for my oysters and their homemade hot sauce rocks! The interior of the restaurant looks very nautical and fits with the seafood heavy menu. Also heard the burger and lobster rolls are good will have to try during another visit. Would come again. Maybe not for oysters but def to try other stuff on the menu!

This place is super close to me but I don't come here often for some reason, which may change. We…read morewere seated at the bar for happy hour on Monday and they had a special on oysters. My friend and I shared a dozen oysters, the poboy and a fried item. We don't like the fried item a lot. We did like the poboy, fries and oysters though. The ambiance is great. We shared our food outdoors and we were very comfortable. The service was great, noting that they are slightly understaffed. Overall, I would definitely come here again and try more food!

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Punch Bowl Social - Punch & Food

Punch Bowl Social

3.5(738 reviews)
0.2 miBallston
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Large group friendly
Outdoor seating

I have been going here off and on since it opened. I love the concept of it having games and things…read moreto do on several floors. The food is very good, and the menu has enough variety to keep me coming back. I love that they offer tasty mocktails. There is free karaoke at the ground floor bar every Friday from 9pm -12am. The groups that come through can be pretty interesting. You can belt out some songs while enjoying some good food and drinks. I wish they had more high top tables on the ground floor and less of a nightclub lounge look so that you can have a better view of the singers. You can play giant Jenga, foosball, ping pong, do bowling, do private room karaoke, play arcade games, and other games on any level. The bartenders are pretty good on the lower level but the upstairs third floor has cycled through some weird bartenders who didn't know how to make some common drinks. They seem to be better now. The security guards are on point and keep everyone safe. The super buff guy is actually really nice and was helpful when a friend lost her purse once. The bathrooms are usually clean. There is an elevator on the ground floor if you need it. There is a second elevator connected to the entire building at the entrance near the Ted's Bulletin inside which will take you to the third floor entrance main bar and bowling lanes area. Must show ID and be age 21+ to enter.

The bartender killed my vibe unfortunately. I asked for a glass of wine and he served my drink in a…read moreround martini glass. It was Saturday night and very busy so I didn't want to carry around something I could easily spill. So I kindly asked for a wine glass and he definitely didn't like my request so he dumped the wine from the martini glass into a wine glass spilling half of it over his hand onto the floor. I understand PBS is not a wine bar but his response was really disappointing and awkward, I paid for the 4oz pour to keep the peace. I used to work in the service industry so I left it alone, but I probably won't be back to PBS for a while. I really enjoyed the silent disco! Super fun and different. The person managing the headsets didn't tell me when it ended.. so the folks who also didn't know ended up paying $10 for 30min....

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3.1(198 reviews)
0.8 miVirginia Square

Stopped in for their free cheeseburger promotion - not bad! Spacious dining area with a retro/diner…read moretheme for decor and pretty quick service even with the crowd there for free burgers. The burgers themselves are your typical smash burger and you can customize up to 4 toppings options for free. I went with lettuce, tomato, and pickle which were all super fresh. If I ordered again though I'd probably go for a double patty since the single got lost in the bun.

I've been coming to All About Burger frequently for the past five years. It's never been busy when…read moreI show up. All About Burger isn't getting the loving it deserves. Maybe because the parking is limited and awkward? But that doesn't stop me. I like the kindly older gentleman who is often there to take my order. He might be the franchise owner or manager. The burgers here are excellent. It's a bit like Five Guys in that you build your own burger, but All About Burger's burgers are better than Five Guys burgers. Even though they don't look exactly like Brioche buns, I do wish the hamburger buns here were a little sturdier. I usually order the bacon hamburger, but if feeling decadent, order it with cheese. It's not often I get fries with my burger so I can't comment on the fries here. I've had shakes here and they are thick and perfect. A good selection of flavors too. The restaurant is clean and with the big windows at the front, has a very pleasant ambience. They also have a copy of the Washington Post for customers to read. I used to be a big Washington Post fan until that Bezos-rag went off the rails. But yeah, if I'm in the area and its lunchtime, I make it a point to stop here.

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