We had been to this restaurant/pub once before and it was pretty wretched. We only realized this after we had been seated, but decided to stay anyway, thinking that things might have improved. Well, no. The French fries were overdone to the point of many being hard. They haven't figured out shoestring yet. The Memphis burger was uninspiring. The onion rings were limp and cold on the burger. The burger seemed to have been frozen and thawed maybe once too many times. We will not return. Despite a thin gathering at the early hour during we were dining, we were ignored for 20 minutes during the meal. read more

Best burger I've had in a long time. Great service and beer selection. Support this great local business!

I can't disagree more with the reviews stating bad or rude service. I can't speak to the politics of this place (nor do I think that's relevant here), but I did have one of the best burgers I've found in DC so far, and dealt with kind and attentive servers. Overall an excellent experience. read more

Service was very friendly! The burger was good, but I got the fries because of the old bay advertised and they had zero old bay and were very soggy. I'll try it again and specify add the old bay and see if that helps. read more

The burgers at BiG Board are really good quality and well cooked. The service unfortunately does not live up to the burgers. (With a few exceptions, of course) On numerous occasions when calling in an order or asking a question about the venue the staff has been curt and disinterested. In the latest instance I called to place an order and was told to call back 30 minutes later because "the playoffs are on bro." I questioned this because I thought the staff was joking and instead I was hung up on. I still plan to get a burger there when I want a good one but I'll be sure be prepared to feel like I'm troubling them with my mere presence. The best suggestion I can make is to add on-line ordering so I can bypass the attitude and get straight to the dope burgers. read more

Ordered a $11.28 6 oz. burger medium, no fries included. No sauce arrived with the undercooked burger either. Xxxx show. read more

The Big Board - Medium burger? $11.28 - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Friendly neighborhood bar. Great service. Great burgers. Laid back atmosphere and knowledgeable bar server.

The environment would be great if it wasn't for the abundance of kids that where not controlled. We Ordered fried pickles that would be good if it wasn't for the mediocre batter and the old oil it was fried in. Also they where extremely thin and some didn't even have batter. I ordered and Burger salad and it was pretty good and the patty was SUPER JUICY. The abundance of cucumbers in my salad was bit annoying but it was okay. Other than that the water was good! read more

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I have to admit, The Big Board was definitely remarkable. This place is fabulous. The reviews helped me choose, I have ordered Veggie Burger and it was fantastic. The people who work there are very pleasant and welcoming. Thank you guys, keep up the good work. read more

The best burgers, wings and sweet potato fries. The staff is always helpful and polite.

Good bar with nice little food menu and plenty of beers and wines. Small H Street space just on the corner. Nice group that works here too. Very friendly and helpful getting you through the menu. We'll be back. read more

So delicious. I had the big Apple burger. It was big and had bacon on it(thick cut) me and my friends love this place

Our burgers took nearly 45 minutes at 7:30 pm on a Sunday. They arrived over cooked. Mine was to be medium (warm pink center) and it was well done as was the second burger, which was to be medium well. We were at the bar and the bartender didn't show much apology. I was eating my fries while the burger was being re-cooked and found a metal shaving in the fries. Fearful of how the kitchen was actually ran, we told them not to being the burger back. No manager ever came to apologize we only talked to a server and the bartender. We won't be going back. I hate leaving reviews that are negative but since there was no manger and not much empathy from the bartender this 1 star honest review was well earned. See uploaded pic of the metal shaving. Crowded seating and an unfriendly staff...why bother going at all. read more

The Big Board - Picture of the metal shaving found in my French fries. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been here on several occasions just for their burgers and I will say, service is not always the best (during brunch and such), but its definitely better if you can snag a seat at the bar-the bartenders are always attentive. I love the chicago fire burger there, its spicy but so so good. The habenero sauce comes on the side for a reason! You've been warned :P But trust me, if you like spice in your life, get this burger. My first time experiencing a Big Board burger was by chance, on St. Patty's Day, they were running a special burger for the night, and my friends and I each got one and the patty itself is amazing. Fresh meat, seasoned nicely, and cooked perfectly. So, anytime I am in the mood for a yummy burger, I just hop on the Streetcar down to here (it stops right out front and right across the street). Also, FYI, they have bottomless mimosas for brunch for like $10 or so, really good deal. Happy hour drink specials are decent, too. read more

Great quiet inexpensive joint for low-key beers, burgers and conversation. But the "market pricing" gimmick for beer just seemed silly, especially when the board was still showing happy-hour prices long after it was over. Eight taps with seven fine craft beers - plus Yuengling lol. All about $7 in prime time, including Ranger IPA from Colorado, Atlas Common from DC, Peroni, Allagash and more. The various burgers are about $8. Add fries or sweet potato fries for only $3.50. Cheap! Friendly service but the kitchen was kinda slow on a quiet Monday eve. Vegetarian rating: a surprisingly good place, 3 stars for the two different veggie burgers, one mushroom, the other spicy bean & chick pea, both about $8. Also a hummus plate app, fried pickles and salads. read more

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Been 3 times. Pros: -Excellent burgers! The Big Apple is a solid bacon cheeseburger. The Great Chicago Fire offers a nice spicy kick. -Solid selection of beer Cons: -As others have said, the service is lacking. The staff is really nice but either inattentive or overwhelmed. For example, on the last visit, someone (not our server) brought out our food and walked away without asking if we needed any condiments. After waiting a bit, not seeing the server, we eventually had to get up, walked over to the bar and asked for it. On the plus side, they were apologetic and quickly brought us everything we needed. -The pricing on some of the 'extras' were absurd. I understand $2.00 for guacamole, but $1.50 for slices of jalapeno? read more

One of the best bars in DC! Awesome food, great happy hour, strong pour, friendly staff!! Try the Jalapeño mule (i forget it's actual name), burgers and wings. Don't even get me started on the fried pickles. We've become regulars here because the food is decently priced and sooo good. Same goes for the drinks! read more

Average burger. Terrible service. 2 tables filled (including ours) in the entire restaurant but our server ignored our table and sat at the bar behind us and talked loudly with the other bartender about how hammered she was the other night. Forgot to bring one of the items we ordered and didn't check on us once. Bill was incorrect and service was cold and unfriendly. Our neighbors highly recommends this place, but we were disappointed and won't be back or recommend to anyone. Burger places are a dime a dozen, so when you have Shake Shack and Five Guys within walking distance, don't waste your time at Big Board. read more

Great burgers. Friendly staff. They've worked their butts off to stay open during COVID. Best burgers in the area and not a chain like most others you'll find in the area. read more

nice spot. Cold beer, wings were okay but their "French " burger was Amazing!!!!! If you like blue cheese....ORDER THIS BURGER! read more

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I've had many veggie burgers in my life, and I really love the Rose City PDX. My husband loves the other veggie burger, the Casablanca. They are house-made, unique, healthy, tasty. And less than $10. Yes, you have to order sides a la carte, but this just encourages me to be healthy and get a side salad. Or, in some cases, split a side of tater tots (Sundays and Mondays) or sweet potato fries with the table. The salmon salad is a steal of a deal at $10. The piece of salmon is huge, and the salad has plentiful toppings. It's not life-changing salmon, but it's a really satisfying salad. And of course, the beer. It's not an impressive craft beer selection, but it's a decent overall selection. They also do the unique stock-style demand discounts. I don't know how to explain this, but the point is the beer is usually discounted. read more

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I love their Quebec City! So delicious:) cooked perfectly!!!! I wish I could eat here every day. Great fries too. They make great burgers and the ambiance is great:) my friend had the fried pickles, she loved them!!!!! read more

In my experience this place is nothing special, you can get similar food a lot of other places near by on H street. What's more, this place is terribly unsafe in terms of COVID protocols. Avoid. read more

The Good: + GREAT burgers. And I mean, really really well cooked burger patties. I was really impressed with the thick juicy burgers that came out. + The Beers are on a "stock market" board with changing rates according to how many people are buying that drink at in the restaurant. It's an interesting concept I guess. I feel like if you don't care that much about what you're drinking, you'd just go for the cheapest on the board. + Atmosphere was chill. The room was long so you can only fit a large party (we had 10) on one side of the place near the windows. Other tables can only fit 2-4 or sit at the bar. The Bad: + All the other food we ordered that were not burgers were just meh. We got these loaded Tater Tots that I usually love but these were over fried and didn't come with enough toppings. It was just greasy and hard fried. There was like 3 lines of drizzled sour cream on a giant plate of tots. They did give us a good amount of bacon bits though. + fries were ok. I would recommend this place for Burgers. Everything else is just OK for me. read more

Awesome burger spot! Was supposed to check this place out last summer, and this place didn't disappoint. Checked it out last Saturday afternoon. Very relaxed spot with some outdoor seating. Opted to eat inside due to the heat (pleasantly cool in the inside). The Bartenders were very courteous upon arrival and explained a lot of the safety guidelines thoroughly. Both were very friendly and engaging. Both my boyfriend and I ordered the Port D'Amsterdam burger, one with fries and one with onion rings with beers. Not having had a burger in a while, and being fairly hungry, I was ready to enjoy the food. Everything was excellent. It's nice to order a medium burger and actually get one! Cooks clearly know what they're doing. Fries were a nice added bonus of deliciousness. Am I the only one who is amazed when both the burger and fries are good? It's usually only 1/2. Not a huge fan of onion rings, but these were great. Very light batter and a hint of sweetness to them that wasn't overbearing. We couldn't finish them all so took them home to reheat the next day ... still great. Nice solid beers as well. Service was nice and laidback- there when you needed them but let you enjoy your meal and convo as well. Looking forward to coming back to this great place. read more

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This is my favorite H Street neighborhood joint. The Chicago Burger is great. Just the right amount of spice. Best thing about the place through is their great selection of beers on tap. read more

The service and food leaves a lot to be desired. Burger was cold when it arrived and the fries were overdone. Could only take a few bites of each. Too many other good places nearby to bother with Big Board. read more

Fab burger. Best burger I've had in years! Unpretentious atmosphere and very clean. I would highly recommend this great neighborhood bar-restaurant for drinking a beer with friends, a laid back dinner or perhaps both. The concept is that each individual beer price is pegged to demand. Complete with a stock market-like ticker ("The Big Board"), my pint of Guiness can vary in price (.25, .50, 1.00, etc.) depending on how many other folks are also ordering Guiness at that particular time. The same is true for all the other types of beer. As for my burger, I ordered the Memphis Blue Burger and my husband, the Great Chicago Fire Burger. Mine was perfectly balanced: spicy, tangy BBQ sauce, cheese and thin crispy onion rings. The burger was superbly done, medium rare, and the french fries were also a treat. The 4 year old sitting at the next table seemed to be enjoying his fries with gusto! read more

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My friends say I am not harsh enough on Yelp. With that in mind, it says A LOT if I give a restaurant a one star. Big Board deserves a one star. In a city that has mastered the burger (think Good Stuff Eatery, Rays Hell Burger, Five Guys), Big Board's burgers are small and sub par. The French fries were soggy and not good and the corn on the cob is HORRIBLE (go to El Chucho in NW or Cantina Pacifico on Barracks Rows for some real corn on the cob). The only good food item is the pulled chicken taco. Stay away from this place and go to Queen Vic down the road instead. read more

This bar opened in my neighborhood. They don't run a safe establishment and in my experience don't take patron safety or neighborhood safety as a concern, as defined by the neighborhood, and our local ANC. They don't follow rules put in place for every business on H street. I hope the ANC removes their liquor license. The bar is a nuisance to the neighborhood. read more

Well it's been a few months and this place is still awesome! Great Cosmo's and the Great Chicago Fire Burger is so tasty!!!!!! Servers are awesome!!! read more

Great area wonderful spot like the dope look burger options like crazy and vegan options, only few problems bathroom is creepy right by the kitchen underground limited seating with very few suggestions to other seating and burger ounces were not clear I got a 6oz instead of 8 oz with no explanation of what oz I should want but it's a good place the Chicago fire burger although small was great my gf had the casa Blanca (vegan way) so she was estatic and enjoyed it ! Over all noisy but small area so expected I like the vibe def a great personal place to come to huge bar and they have yuengling so they win that part but next tome be clear what the oz are and I'll enjoy it more ! read more

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Great food, great burgers and the staff has always been pleasant and does their best. Even when they have been short staffed like everywhere lately they seem to be chugging along and getting it done. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the H street area. read more

This place is absolutely wonderful! It is an Absolute gem. I visit this place every single time I in town. You can tell there's love in the food and the staff is so caring and accommodating! If you don't go here while in DC you are not being the full experience!! read more

This is kind of a casual spot to hang out. The lower level is like a diner, but the upstairs is more of a hangout room/bar. It is very small, and standing by the bar means you are just getting in the way, so you definitely want to get a table here. The bartender was kind of surly up there, but we ended up having some fun. I'm not exactly sure how the place works. There is a stock market style beer pricing system you read off "the board" I guess. We were there for a specific St. Patrick's Day special $6 Guinness, so didn't experience fluctuating beer prices. Their website didn't even explain it. Oh btw, the beer prices all looked way too high. Not sure I'd come back unless they had a non board special. Their website mentioned they are into steaks and burgers but I didn't eat there. They actually had an unlimited corn dog special while I was there, so you know they aren't pretentious. I though the crowd hanging out there was a nice crowd as well. read more

My husband and I couldn't decide where to have dinner one night on H street (we are not from DC) and decided on The Big Board. The staff was friendly - and answered all questions we had. This place wasn't bad to try once. The main downfall is how pricey it was. They have "the big board" in which you pay market price for tap beers - as more people buy the beer, it gets cheaper. However each beer was $6.50 and up, and there were hardly any people in the bar, so this was not worth our time. (None of the beer prices when down while we were there for 1.5 hours roughly). My husband ordered the 8oz burger and I had a 6 oz. The burgers were actually pretty good - I don't usually like burgers at all so this is saying a lot. Don't let the size of the burgers fool you, the 6 oz was plenty - I actually could only eat half and my husband ate the rest. He ordered the 8 oz and it was massive. The sweet potato fries did not taste like sweet potatoes. They had a decent flavor, but don't get your hopes up for real sweet potato fries. The regular fries were just fine. Also, I'd recommend getting the small fry option, as you get a ton of fries with that. If you're into a good burger, go here. If you're on a budget, dont. read more

I miss this place and the company of the staff and guests. I hope it returns. Burgers and salmon were/are excellent.

$12 bottomless minosas & great burgers. Nothing fancy, small neighborhood place but great food & service. read more

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This place is the bomb dot com. It has a casual atmosphere, great burgers, amazing fries, and a competitively priced happy hour for drinks. I had the "Great Chicago Fire" burger. It is advertised as being quite spicy, but as a person who tolerates a medium level of spice it was perfect for me. A little kick, had to take a break to eat some fries, but not so hot that it was unenjoyable. Speaking of the fries, they were great! We got an order of regular and then order of the sweet potato fries, which come with a parmesan-garlic-herb topping. Those were so good. The regular fries were good fries, but I was more into the garlic/parm topping. Overall I recommend this place for dinner or drinks! read more

Chicago Fire is the only thing i've ordered almost since it's opened and it's consistently amazing and exactly what i need. this place kept me going during height of covid shutdowns and is the most chill bar on H. Yeah it can get a little loud with all the glass but it's too choice not to hit read more