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    Big Buns

    4.0 (530 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pinky J.

    Went In Expecting "Good"... Left Shocked ‍... It Definitely Lives Up to the DAMN GOOD BURGER Name!!! BOYO IMPOSSIBLE BURGER -18 Served On A Super Soft Brioche Bun With Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Ketchup, Mustard, Avocado, & Sautéed Onions. So Delicious I'm Honestly Shocked. Flavorful, Juicy, & Didn't Feel Like A "Veggie" Compromise At All. I'm Still Thinking About How Juicy, Delicious & Tasty This Burger Was!!! FRIES $4 Just Okay. Not Bad, Not Amazing. They Did The Job But Didn't Steal The Show. I Wish Fries Were Handcut, Maybe That Would've Made a Difference. FOUNTAIN DRINKS & LEMONADE $4 Organic Brand, Not Super Sweet, & Felt Like A Healthier Option Compared To Typical Fountain Drinks. I Actually Can Appreciate The Route They Took In Being Different & Providing Better Quality Drinks. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly, Attentive, & Overall Good Customer Service, Definitely A Plus. PRICING Not Cheap Burgers, But Honestly Worth The Price For The Quality & Portion Size. They Need a Rewards Program Unless I'm Unaware Of It. Nice, Colorful Space With A Bar And Plenty Of Seating. Great For Casual Dining Or A Quick Hangout. Street Parking Nearby, But It's Metered, You'll Need To Pay By The Minute/Hour. Overall Take: The Impossible Burger Is The Star. Great Vibes, Solid Service, & A Worth-It Stop In Shirlington.

    Chris S.

    The burger was juicy, fries were top notch and the milkshake was cold and fresh! You can order on a tablet or at the counter and the staff will bring it to your table. awhile you wait you can play Pac-man (Score!) All the staff were very helpful and kind. Can't wait to go back!

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    Gerald S.

    I want to like this place because we always need a go to burger joint. But if I get a burger with a flavored sauce like bourbon or horseradish I need to taste those FLAVORS! Meat was moist and juicy. Cooked perfectly. My last bite was sans bottom bun. Juices won that war. Still was a good meal. A little on the pricey side $35 burger fries beer.

    Shalita W.

    So delicious came back for more the very next day, even considering placing a catering order for upcoming coming event. Service was excellent also! 10/10 highly recommend

    Sammi C.

    Upon walking in there was no greet, no acknowledgement and they weren't busy... lots of workers to dine in customer ratio. Anywho the burgers are pretty pricey, but I did want to give them a shot anyways. They do have a food varity of diferent burgers and chicken sandwiches, they don't offer grilled chicken options either. You just have to request it...odd. My partner got the Shrlington hot and subbed it for grilled chicken. I got the hot and hefe, add mushrooms. We both wanted lettuce wraps which they didn't offer. Instead the cashier insisted a bowl...which we did not want. Not a salad bowl...just a lettuce wrap. Cajun fries was a must, we love cajun fries and always want to see what each place may taste like. They should definitely offer it being that a lot of people do low carb or keto. It's a corner spot with ample outdoor seating and a small 10 sitter bar. Taste? Shrlington hot? Not hot...very bland in my opinion. We rated it a 3/10. My burger? Super soggy like everything fell apart on first bite:( the taste was ok, but I would not do it again. 5/10. I just didn't understand why my burger was so wet...it was a big disappointment. Cajun fries with their chipotle sauce was amazing 10/10. Great flavor and perfect crisp! Overall i wasn't impressed, but will come back for the fries!

    Jaime L.

    Big Buns is such a great spot. The food is always good, and the staff is honestly the best part. Everyone is super nice, welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable right away. They're always smiling, helpful, and happy to help with anything. It's the kind of place where you enjoy being there, not just eating. Really good vibes all around. Definitely recommend and I'll for sure be back.

    Keshia P.

    My time at "Big Buns" was a very good experience. My granddaughter loved her kids meal & my food was enjoyable as well. I can't wait to come back to see Natalia & Aj. They both ROCK!!

    Eunice I.

    First time here, and was really craving a burger. I got the build your own burger option, and was pleased with the amount of options to customize your burger. I had a well done patty with Gruyère cheese, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, applewood bacon, and a side of fries. The burger was better than I could have imagined and definitely hit the spot to satisfy my burger cravings. The side of French fries were very good too. The fries were crisp and shoestring style. I def will come back here.

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    Tristan S.

    This place was quaint but definitely could feel the bring your crew here vibes. Still gotta get used to these QR code menus. The burger and truffle fries were absolutely packed full of flavor. I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't skimp on the truffle cheese. But the MVP of the night was the Unicorn Float! I got a lady in the window who stopped to gaze at the glorious stead filled with sugar, twizzlers and marshmallows! The taste was as amazing as the aesthetics. It you're in the area or this town center definitely give this place a try!

    Whitney L.

    Pretty great food for the cost of what I ate. Roughly $17 for a customized burger with a side of fries. I really enjoyed the angus burger but I appreciate the variety of proteins you can choose from. Service could improve as they're a bit slow when it comes to taking orders. Otherwise our food came out fairly quickly. It's a casual vibe with live music on Thursdays only for a temporary time.

    Daniel R.

    Super tasty burger joint in my favorite little neighborhood in the DMV! I absolutely loved the Oreo milkshake. Wow! The service was great, and the fries rocked too. I didn't *love* the burger; at its price point, I was hoping for a bigger patty and a richer, less stale bun. But it still had a great taste overall! I look forward to coming back here in the future.

    Simer C.

    Ambiance: (5/5) Great seating. It is very spacious. I liked the decor. Price: (4/5) Prices are average for the area. Food: (4/5) I enjoyed my burger and fries. The burger was cooked medium just as I had asked and the fries were crispy. I also like their soda options, similar to Cava. Service: (5/5) Great staff and food comes out quick.

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    1 month ago

    Burgers were great a medium rare is nice and bloody the cajun fries were phenomenal. Natalia was polite and the service was great

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    The food is good, and the staff also nice and kind, we will comeback more often for more burgers

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    2 months ago

    Absolutely love this place. The burgers are great. Our toddler also loves the $2 ice cream. Service is super fast. It's a casual place. 5/5.

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    Natalia was wonderful!!! had an excellent meal wonderful vibes all around and love shirlington!

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    Delicious hot chicken and the Hollaback bowls. Get the bourbon vanilla milkshake! Natalia and Katy are wonderful!

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    I especially loved Maria and Natalia's great service. And as always, the burgers and food overall was damn good!!

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    Natalia was great! love eating here! super easy to park and walk in, lots of options.

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    Jon’s Joint

    Jon’s Joint

    4.4(182 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    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

    3.9(244 reviews)
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    I am reposting this review because it did not show up in the review section: The Salt Line in…read moreBallston is an amazing place. The food is delicious, the drinks are superb and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's a terrific place to catch up with an old friend or meet a new one. Really great vibes there!

    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!

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    3.5(738 reviews)
    2.9 miBallston
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    Large group friendly
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    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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    All About Burger

    3.1(198 reviews)
    3.0 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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