Food: great. Service: great…read more Ambiance: great. The big deal bruger with fries was fire. Delicious.

It's a pretty casual burger place. Plastic forks & get your own ketchup. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. I got the quinoa veggie burger. It just had too much wet caramelized onion on it, wasn't hot (not cold), and just rather meh. The sweet potato curly fries were extra crunchy and served with MARSHMALLOW, which was different! The milkshakes were good, and had a variety. We are outside as we had a dog - it hadn't been swept so there was some litter.

I get the hype! I…read morehad the double patty wagyu burger and it was absolutely perfect and delicious. I can't say a bad thing about it. I also had the Joia fries and loved the flavor of the topping with the salty fries. I will be back!

t's tough to find both value and quality in D.C., but Joia Burger is the exception. The lettuce,…read moretomato, and pickle slaw they put on their burgers and deluxe fries is perfect -- everything tastes wonderfully fresh, and the burgers are just delicious. They also offer a solid variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, which was a nice surprise. The ube soft serve was a unique and fun way to end the meal. The one downside: the Mt. Pleasant location we visited appeared to be having trouble with its ventilation system -- it was very smoky inside.

Amazing service and food. Came here specifically for the parmesan truffle fries and it was so worth…read moreit. The best I've ever had! The Capital burger was good too. They also provide complimentary sweet pickles. Enormous thanks to our server, Stephon!! We loved his contagious smile, he treated us with so much respect and kindness.

Have you ever been to a high end place and ordered a burger? You get that look like ordering steak…read moreat a great seafood place. Well I do enjoy burgers and plenty of places have upped their burger game. As much as it cost for a burger at certain fast food places you might as well hit up some of these other places. The prices are basically the same now. On a few trips to Capital Grille I did go with the burger and so I decided to check out its affiliate Capital Burger. Capital Burger actually has more burger options to choose for over Capital Grille and a more slimmed down menu. Still with the name burger in its name, you know where their focus is. I went with the bacon cheeseburger that comes with candied smoke bacon that came at $22 with your chose of sides (fries or various salads). It was cooked to the perfect medium rare and you can tell when a burger is cooked with better ingredients and cooked with a give a damn. It was not thrown together, and the fries were not just sitting under a heating lamp. I actually ordered a to go burger for the spouse. Here is where customer service comes in. I was asked how far I had to travel and the person taking my order said she will separate portions so it will travel better. Thank you. It is that little extra that goes a long way. This time I went with the Capital Burger to go along with some key lime pie to nibble on later. Great service and great food. There are plenty of good burger places but if you are a burger fan then definitely check this place out. Absolutely no disappointment. For a true high end burger experience I have no problem giving this place a solid five stars.

Hey friends! This spot is a great happy hour option that's close to the Walter E Convention center…read more& Ronald Reagan building. I ordered a Love Drunk Punch, cheeseburger sliders and a side of fries. The fries weren't on happy hour but still cheap. I enjoyed the cocktail, it was strong! The sliders were okay. I love the fries, frozen fresh but still delicious. -Customer service was friendly. -Parking was rough but it's DC lol -Happy hour prices were really nice. $10 cocktails and $6 cheeseburgers -There was a weird damp smell inside, similar to dirty mop water. I hope you enjoy!

I came to Yelp to see the reviews BEFORE I ordered **** and was SO EXCITED to give them a try!…read moreI was disappointed. I got the signature Ghost Burger and an order of fries. The burger had potential and the fries had promise but NEITHER were giving...they were meh at best. Nothing terrible, nothing exciting. Just kind of there. I really wanted to like it. ****I recently found out that In my quest for a yummy burger, I looked at the reviews for VA and not DC! Maybe I will try the Rosslyn location with the higher reviews!

I stumbled upon this place on Yelp while looking for places to get food around my workplace. When I…read morewalked in, I could tell this place was mainly a takeout spot. The inside has room, but there is a lot of empty space and not a lot of tables. I ordered the Double Smash Onion Burger with seasoned fries and a cookies and cream milkshake. The wait was only about 7-8 minutes, but there weren't many people inside when I went. The burger was seasoned well and tasted great. The seasoned fries were the highlight, as I love fries with the crispy outsides like how this place makes them. The milkshake I was not a fan of, but that's nothing against the place but more so the thinner style of milkshake that they provide. Double Onion Smash Burger: 9/10 Seasoned Fries: 10/10 Cookies and Cream Milkshake: 5/10 This spot is close to my workplace, and I would definitely come back here on another one of my lunch breaks.

I tried this spot for burgers and fries, and it was pretty average overall. The burger itself was…read morefine, but it got a little soggy, so it didn't really stand out as anything special. The "holy sauce" was also pretty mid--I couldn't really figure out what the flavor was supposed to be. The highlight was definitely the seasoned fries. They were crispy, flavorful, and honestly the best part of the meal. Not a bad place overall but everyone in there said it was a great place they got to regularly

This was my first time ever eating at Swizzler Crispy Chicken and Smash Burger, and honestly... I…read morewasn't even supposed to get this order. I had ordered Wise Guys on Uber Eats, and this showed up instead and I am SO glad it did. Whoever originally ordered this got a bacon jalapeño burger and a spicy chicken deluxe. The jalapeño burger was a 10/10. I'm not even big on peppers, but it had the perfect amount of jalapeños, great flavor, and was just really well done. I passed that one to my friend, and I took the chicken sandwich. The spicy chicken deluxe was incredible. Perfectly crispy, great sauce, and I'm pretty sure it had bacon on it, which just took it over the top. Everything worked together so well, and I was honestly upset that I hadn't known about this place sooner. The fries were also really good, crispy and plentiful. They remind me of Five Guys fries, but honestly? This felt like a better version of Five Guys overall. I don't even know what the price was, but I can confidently say I would pay good money for both the smash burger and especially that chicken sandwich again. The best part? This place isn't even far from my house, so this is officially my new burger spot. Sorry to whoever lost their order,but thank you for putting me on. I'll definitely be back.

TL;DR Swizzler is another Chicken & Burger spot with all the feels of a Shack Shack but better. If…read moreyou're in the area it is the number option for a quick cheap bite instead of in Nationals Park. My wife and I planned and decided to go here before we hit the Breezy Bowl, and I'm glad we did. We knew going in it was going to be just like other quick service burger joints but we were surprised how good it was compared to Shake Shack. You can't go wrong with a burger of Chicken Sandwich but I'd prioritize the Chicken Sandwich over the burger for sure. It was seasoned really well and the nice crunch and was tender and juicy. The service was decent and did a great job handling the slight rush of folks getting food before the show. It didn't feel like we waiting long at all for our food but it was hot and fresh. The inside was very regular not special at all, and kept decently clean. The bathrooms could've been better everything was out TP and paper towels but I'll give them a little bit grace given there was an event.

No pics... just vibes…read more Pulled up to Apollo Burger after years--no real reason, just one of those "it's time" moments. Glad I did. I kept it classic with the original burger loaded with cheddar, pork bacon, fried onions, mushrooms, mayo, and lettuce, and went combo because... biggest bang for the buck. Fries + fountain soda had my total sitting around $23 with tip--no complaints there. That burger? Juicy, flavorful, and messy in the best way. The fries had that perfect crisp, I just wish they hit them with a little more salt--but nothing I couldn't overlook. Peeped a few new menu additions too. The "roll dog" (aka glizzy) caught my eye. Tried to level it up with chili & cheese but no chili--just cheese. Still might spin back for a plain one with fried onions and mustard. Also saw fried shrimp on the menu... yeah, I'll be back for that. And let's not ignore the vibe--same nostalgic DC/GoGo energy, and the playlist? Always hits. The staff are always patient and pleasant. Apollo still got it.

My girlfriend & I met up for a happy hour catch up. This is a fabulous lil gem that is clean &…read moreinviting with fantastic food. We sat at the bar & the staff was upbeat & lovely to be around. Answered our questions, checked on us when our drinks were low, but gave us space to enjoy our conversation. Looking forward to our next visit

What can I say about Jon's Joint that many others haven't already said? This place is INCREDIBLE!…read more In Arlington you're not short on burger places, from Burger Billy's Joint in Cherrydale to Big Buns in Ballston, and Best Buns in Shirlington. And to be clear those places are good but Jon's Joint on North Glebe Rd always has me wanting more because of their incredible smash patties. I usually get a Juicy Lucy and can't recommend it enough. If you love a cheesy cheeseburger, please get that! There's plenty of seating and parking in the area and it's one of the few places in Arlington that's open past 10pm (Jon's Joint closes at midnight Sun-Sat) which is a rare feat in Arlington which seems to close down everything around 10pm-11pm unless it's a bar. The inside is nice it's got a nice mix of gaming themes and pop culture; but if you go during peak hours you may have issue finding a seat.

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.

I had the chance to attend Smash House's soft opening today at it's new location, and it was a…read moregreat experience from start to finish. The moment we arrived, it was clear how much excitement this place has already generated -- people were willing to wait in the cold just to get inside. And once you step in, you understand why. The decor is stunning. Guests immediately started taking photos of the walls and ordering area, and I did too. The space is vibrant, modern but with a throwback feel, and it sets the tone before you even place your order. Now, the burgers. Incredibly tasty. Perfectly smashed, full of flavor, and cooked just right. You can tell a lot of care went into crafting the menu, and the limited opening‑day selection was a smart move, it kept the line moving and made decisions easy. The atmosphere was another highlight. At one point, a to‑go customer ended up sitting with others when the place filled up, and it sparked a friendly conversation between a loyal customer from the previous location and someone brand new. That kind of organic community moment says a lot about the environment Smash House is creating. Overall experience was deliciously good. Would recommend.

My partner and I came to Smash House for the first time on Saturday for lunch and it was quite…read morebusy, but it only took 10-15 minutes to receive our meal. I ordered the OG Smash burger with double patty and made it a combo to add on the fries and a drink. Everything tasted good, but the burger did come out a bit greasy. That's expected though with a smash burger or any burger honestly. The smash sauce on the burger tasted very similar to spicy mayo and the fries were nicely crispy. The fountain drink options included Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Mr. Pibb, etc. I was told this was their new location and the interior looked nice. However, when the restaurant got busy, it felt very cramped given their setup. There was a good amount of seating, however not much room to wait for your order without feeling like you are standing in the way when all seats were taken. The drink station was also all the way in the back and becomes a one way path when it gets busy. The path to get from placing your order at the cashier up at the front, to the drink area in the back, got slim when busy since people were sitting at the tables and the bar. Although my first time here was a bit overwhelming given how busy it was, this place was a great option to get your smash burger fix! They also have other options including hot dogs, chopped cheese, tacos, etc. so there's something for everyone! I enjoy supporting local businesses and I'll definitely be back to try some of their other menu items!

I live in the neighborhood and have eaten at Lucky Buns a few times now. I usually stick to the…read moretraditional burger but order it without the bun. This time, I switched it up and got the mambo chicken sandwich over a bed of lettuce so essentially, a salad. My dad ordered the Lucky Burger, and we shared an order of fries. And honestly... this reminded me why I'm a bit torn on Lucky Buns. The food itself is definitely delicious and well-seasoned, but as someone who's gluten-free, I really wish they offered a lettuce wrap to simulate a bun instead of just turning everything into a salad . Being gluten-free already limits options, and the lack of gluten-free buns here is a bit of a bummer. For drinks, we grabbed the canned Snoop Dogg beverages, which were fun and different. They also offer beer, soda, and water - all canned or bottled. As for the setup: since it's located in Union Market, it's more of a food hall experience than a traditional sit-down restaurant. That said, the service is always solid, the staff is kind, attentive, and I really appreciate that they don't charge extra for sauces (a rare win these days). My biggest gripe is the pricing. I'm very familiar with Union Market and dine here often, but $17 for a burger without fries feels steep especially considering this isn't a full-service restaurant with wait staff. Overall: tasty food, great service, but I'd love to see more gluten-free-friendly options and slightly more reasonable pricing.

Solid fast casual burger spot in Union Market. Sometimes the burger may be overcooked, but overall…read moregood burger. They have the best fries! They are thick, crispy and delicious!