The ambiance of this place is super cool with the exposed rafters and liquor displayed against the wall. The service was inviting and great. Our server was attentive but not over bearing which is great! He kept the water and drinks stocked which is wonderful! We had a B Side Smashburger and Rambo's Spice Bag. The burger was cooked to perfection and the beef fat fries were crispy and fried to perfection! The Rambo's Spice Bag was great. I did not mix the curry into the bag and shake it up like you are supposed to. Instead I chose the dipping route. The curry was good, chicken was juicy / not overcooked, and the fries were crispy! Overall this is a solid spot for happy hour. The meals are a bit pricey but delicious and well worth the price if you are willing to spend the money. Would return for the Rambos Spice Bag. read more

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I've been coming here for quite a few years. I guess it's finally time I leave my review! This is a such cute little place in the Mosaic district. Love the vibe inside, very chill and romantic. They have a very extensive beer list. One of the main reasons we started coming here. But I must say the food here is always delicious and on point. Service is always great as well. Servers are friendly and food comes out relatively quick. This will always be one of our favs for date nights. Keep it up B Side. read more

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Drinks and brunch here were a strong first impression. Cocktails were solid, and the vibe was easygoing. But after a few visits and exploring more of the menu, I found myself less impressed. The ramen was a letdown--great protein, but the noodles were rubbery and overcooked. It felt like a waste of money considering the price point. On the plus side, parking is easy--just pull into the lot by Mom's Organic Market. Service was friendly, and I do appreciate the clean, open kitchen. But with all the hype, the experience didn't quite live up to expectations. read more

B Side - all the effort went into the broth and protein, none into the. noodles - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Found this spot on accident as most other places were closed. They have a lot of "sophisticated" or what I called grown up flavors lol. I prefer more of a fruity cocktail. I asked if they'd be able to make something happen and they delivered. It was amazing. In terms of food, I ordered the poutine. It was okay. The wings were pretty good. My husband had the fish and chips and they used catfish. I LOVED it. read more

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I came in and was seated right away. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive, which made the experience even better. The lighting was dim, and I really enjoyed the cool, laidback vibes of the place. The food was great. My friend ordered the Rambo's Spice Bag. If you're a spice lover, it's a must try. It's packed with flavor and has the kick of spice. We also tried some appetizers. They had lumpia for a Mother's Day special. We also ordered beef fat fries. Both were fried perfectly and seriously addictive. The beef fat fries came with whole cloves of garlic, which honestly made my night. I had the Birria Ramen, which was super flavorful and the noodles were perfectly bouncy. My sibling got the Pollo a la Brasa, and I tried the yuca fries that came with it. That dipping sauce?! Whatever it was? It was immaculate. Overall, a great spot with delicious food and good vibes. read more

B Side - Beef Fat Fries, Rambo's Spice Bag, Lumpia, Birria Ramen, Pollo a la Brasa - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This cozy spot is tucked back in the Mosaic District and has a chill bar atmosphere and wonderful and attentive staff. I was recommended the So Fresh, So Clean cocktail which was refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness Food was delicious and served quick. I got the Rambo's Spice Bag and if you are a spice fan it is delicious and has a crazy kick to it. We also got the special for the day which was lumpia and beef fat fries which were both fried so nicely and addicting to eat. read more

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Came in hoping to try a specific beer, but it was no longer available. Wish they had an update draft list available on-line. Nice server, and folks seemed to be enjoying their cocktails. As a vegetarian I knew this wasn't the place for me to eat, but if you do like their offerings the happy hour small plate deal is good. read more

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Wings had seriously strong smoke flavor, a lot of meat on em too. Burgers had a great crisp lt edge but still had some pink in the middle. Fries had some density to them and were great. Service was attentive at the bar. Impressed with jack Daniel's 10 and 12 being on the menu, but I think it was $33 a pour. They had some other high end rare whiskey available as well. Menu could have a few more entries on it. read more

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Service: we sat at the bar and the two bartenders were great! Very attentive and even helped us take a group photo. Food: I had the beef sliders and old fashioned. Everything was good. I switched to beer and sampled 2 light ones. Bartender recommendations were spot on. Ambiance: we came around 5:30 to hit the tail end of Happy Hour. They dimmed the lights around 6:30pm. This is a small restaurant with a bar towards the front. It connects to another restaurant on the right, which is now a BBQ joint. Their HH is from 4-6 Monday-Friday. read more

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great brunch options for $25 pp restaurant week! seats are a bit limited so recommend reservations. happy to see they have mocktails! read more

B Side - Fried chicken sandwich, acoustic blossom mocktail - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I ordered bacon cheese burger with brussel sprouts. Burger was just so flavorful and so good. Service was good! read more

B Side - Bacon Cheeseburger with Fried Brussels Sprouts. - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Server Jackie looked unhappy to be there. Not friendly didn't smile once. It was a slow day so maybe that is why. Food was excellent which is why I am still giving a good rating. Service from this young lady was less than excellent. read more

Definitely a cozy little spot hidden in Mosaic District Merrifield. Never really noticed this spot driving around Mosaic but stumbled upon their yelp page and decided to try out their smash burger. They have a small menu, but everything tastes quality. It was the first time i've had beef fat fries and you can taste the difference between regular fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and while my initial thought looking at the menu was that they had some high prices, I think their food is worth the price point. read more

B Side - Menu - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Mother's Day Brunch at B-Side -.great food, mimosas, friendly and attentive service -- what a lucky find! Thank you B-Side team!

The restaurant is small, cozy, clean; and inviting. The service was quick and efficient but the food was delicious a mix of Korean BBQ flavors with slow/smoky/tender/juicy of American southern comforter BBQ flavors. read more

B Side - Ramen Noodles - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Ayoooo... this place was thee truth!!! My photos didn't even do the smash burger and beef fat fries any justice!!! Talk about a Chef's kiss.... that foot went crazy!!!! My wife and I dropped by for a quick lunch date and were both surprised by how delicious the food was!!! My goodness... it was so good! The smashburgers were so juicy and the portion was beyond filling. 10 out of 10. Definitely recommend. My wife said that food was bussin'--and we only got the smashburgers and fries. Drawback: service was a bit slow. When we arrived at around 2, there wasn't a lot of people there, but the gentleman at the bar told us they're moving slow; coming in and out, every so often. But i will say--our waiter was super nice and friendly. With that info, we quickly glanced at the menu on our phones and by the time they came to the table, we placed the order. But all in all, the food was BANGIN'!!!! If you're in the area or near the Archer hotel, Ima need you to either drop by and try the smashburger, or order takeout--because my God!!! Best smashburger I've had in quite some time . Lastly, ambiance was cool. A little small or narrow on the inside but love the vibes and the music playing overhead. Good stuff. read more

B Side - Beef Fat Fries and Smashburger - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Such a cute little bar/restaurant!! We went on a Friday evening as a group of 4 with a reservation. We loved the ambiance, the drinks, and the food. I'd recommend having a reservation, especially if you have more than 2 people, as the restaurant is not very large and most tables are meant for 2. The matcha cocktail was spectacular and so pretty. I also tried the cocktail with gin and basil, which was refreshing. The smash burger was delicious and the fries had great flavor and crisp. This was a great place if you want something casual but still feels a little elevated. I loved the records playing as well. Will definitely return to try more. read more

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Katie recommended some great drinks can't wait to come back and ask for her again. She was super attentive and very warming

Katie was very outstanding and sweet to us and knowledgeable about the menu, overall great service.

We stopped on for an odd hour lunch (2:00-2:30) on a Sunday to boot- and what a great decision that was! The brisket was melt in your mouth and the Brussel sprouts were perfect with a hint of heat to finish! Katie is a stellar bartender - her spicy margarita was {Insert chef's kiss here}. read more

Came into grab some food before going to a movie. Sat at the bar and was provided menus and water promptly. I ordered the smashburger and a cocktail. Both were delicious. My level of service did taper off date to received my food. The space was a no frills bar. read more

B Side - B side smashburger - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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We came for brunch on Sunday afternoon and shocked that no one was here. The restaurant reminds me of trendy restaurants in hipster neighborhood in San Francisco or San Diego. Amazing food! Chicken & waffles and duck confit were delicious. Kids had the French toast. They dug into them so quickly without a chance for pictures. Excellent service. No complaints here! read more

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The existing reviews are pretty spot on for what you can expect at B-side. We decided to stop in on a Sunday afternoon and there was no need for a reservation however, around 7 PM it did start to fill up. The service was somewhat lackluster in that nobody greeted us, or even handed us a menu for several minutes after sitting at the bar. It wasn't actually even clear if there was a reservation system being honored because there was nobody at the door, and nobody was speaking to any patrons as they entered. There were only two staff people working, but the lady at the bar was doing everything but helping or speaking the guests. Nonetheless, we were able to eventually place our orders and opted for the burgers, as that is what everyone says that B-side is known for! And they were right! The burger was absolutely delicious and the fries were a very different but tasty treat. I'm a huge fan of garlic, so the fries were absolutely wonderful! The burger itself was rather large because it is a double patty but again the flavor was delicious and you could tell that it was really quality beef. The only recommendation I would have is that they take a little bit of the lettuce off. Overall, the quality of the food makes B-side worth the visit! It also has a really cozy ambience that makes it a great place to meet up with friends and have a drink or even solo dine. While the service could be improved, I will definitely stop in again for the delicious food and to try one of their cocktails (I heard many whispers that the drinks were good!). read more

B Side - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Really enjoy coming here on the weekend. They have rotating cocktails based on the season and change up their appetizers, so I always have something new to try. Beef fat fries are always a must. They've changed the recipe and made them more crispy (yum). My husband and I like to order different things and split them, so I had half a chicken sandwich and half a smash burger. They were both really good, but there was more flavor in the chicken sandwich. For my cocktail I had Love Street which tasted like a sweet basil. My husband had the vanilla Manhattan which tastes exactly like it sounds lol. read more

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Came here on a Thursday evening with a group, and made reservations in advance. The interior resembles a speakeasy with an intimate design. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and beef fat fries for appetizers, both of which were delicious. The Brussels sprouts were a bit spicy and over salted. The brisket bowl was delicious, and the meat was thinly sliced and fried, with a melt in your mouth texture. read more

B Side - brisket bowl - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The saving grace was good drinks by the bartender. They tasted great and were creative. A woman ordered a burger and fries at the same time I just ordered a side of fries to go. She received her meal, finished it entirely, paid, and left before I received my French fries... we were waiting about 30 minutes for French fries while there were only a handful of patrons mostly just having drinks. I hate to make a stink about something so small but It would have seemed fine had the woman near us not entered after we did, ordered when we did, and we were still waiting for the fries for about 10+ minutes even after she finished a full meal and left. Edit: got home to find there were so little fries for such a wait time. Cold and soggy (and I live only about a mile away, so it was barely much of a drive.) read more

B Side - 30 minutes waiting for these lol - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Farm to Table "comfort" fare, drink options are plentiful, and dining ambience relaxing and casual! Very friendly table servers, and food is served hot and expeditiously from the kitchen (on a Thurs nite). Their craft beer list is expansive, and plenty of wines plus full bar. Located slightly off the central area of the District, find EZ parking and a nice experience if this is your kinda place. Patio seating available weather permitting. Overall, 4.25+ experience for me. Expect to pay $15-20pp for entrees, $5-15 for shareable apps, plus your drinks. Tonight we ordered Smoked Pimento Cheese with Crostini and honey, a DELICIOUS house made starter. Also tried the tasty Bacon wrapped Stuffed Dates, 3 per order. For dinner, the Bacon Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed and Spinach was excellent and filling. And the Green Chile Mac-n-Cheese was yummy, so cheesy and creamy, great to share as a side! The Fried Chicken Sandwich was also delicious, freshly prepared and served with fries. You won't go wrong if "comfort" food is your calling! Cheers, ENJOY! read more

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Came here for the burger and always leave well pleased. Coming in at $20 for a burger and fries is not cheap, but also probably what the average is at a nice restaurant these days. Love, love, love the fact that they use beef tallow / fat to fry their french fries, and the gluten-free bun is probably one of the better gluten-free buns in the area. The few times I've gone have been on slower days for lunch and dinner, and I've never had any issues with slow service or poor service. The waiters are always very accommodating (especially when it comes to our allergen requests), and the food and check comes in a timely manner. Generally don't prefer the super dark ambiance in there, but it works well for evening dates I suppose. My toddler loves their fires so much that we'll sometimes just stop by for just a bowl/serving of their beef fat fries as a snack. And that's it! Ultimately, a solid place if you're just looking to grab a burger and a drink. Not too sure about any of their other entrees, but we did have their brussel sprouts as well and that was pretty good (nothing out of this world, but still good). read more

Super cool space- dope music, and a great selection of spirits. Nice cocktails and a chill/welcoming staff.

Went there on a Sunday with a party of 6. Food was fantastic. However, they forgot my wife's meal and had to go back and cook it. Then they forgot a dessert. And don't go here if you want to talk with your family. They want you to listen to the music. What? I said, "YOU CAN'T HEAR THE CONVERSATION OVER THE MUSIC!!!" read more

B Side - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Nice and cozy restaurant. If you decide you want to try it out be sure to make a reservation as it's quite small. The cocktail and food menu have excellent options. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was great and the presentation was awesome. Lovely restaurant in a nice neighborhood. read more

Cool little spot in Fairfax. Nice selection of beer, but I feel it's overpriced. What happened to $5-6 happy Hour beers? Everything here is closer to $10 a beer. They also have liquor if you're into that. The food is awesome but portions felt a little small. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable Overall it's a solid spot. read more

Food was amazing, the ambiance even better. Really recommend their cocktail menu. 10/10 service- my friends and I will come again (:

Was in the city for work and ordered from here for dinner. Excellent burger, and crispy tater tots even ordering takeout and checking into my hotel. After picking it up, I kind of wished I had ordered in. Really cute place that I wouldn't had minded eating alone. Small, and very unique, with a nice bar and friendly staff, even at 9:20 at night. Would totally go there again. read more

Stopped by for brunch over the weekend and had a really delicious meal with top notch service. The ambiance inside the restaurant was welcoming but muted - nothing too over the top or flashy. Our server was friendly, attentive and even complimented the jersey I was wearing (extra brownie points for that!) I ordered the chicken and waffles - it was fantastic. The chicken breast was pounded thin and deep fried to crispy perfection. It was topped with a spicy honey and served over a warm waffle with maple syrup on the side. My meal was piping hot and super flavorful. The only thing I found disappointing was that the only coffee option for brunch was a carafe of French press. It meant that we were served a large amount of coffee - you couldn't order just one cup, and the brew was really weak. The coffee itself was tasty, but I would have preferred just a cup for myself and a stronger brew. read more

B Side - Chicken and Waffles - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We visited this place a while back and enjoyed the food. The burger was particularly juicy and tasty. The cocktails were also delicious, and overall, we left feeling satisfied. We plan on returning soon to try the burger again. read more

Driving around with the wife looking for a new place to try for dinner and we happened upon B side, next to Red Apron. B side is a clean, dark, bar that serves some great dishes. The menu did not have lots of food choices- but we found a few items to consider. The wife settled on a patty melt made of 2 grilled cheese sandwiches with the party melt between them. I ordered the smash burger. Both entrees came with fries fried in what our waitress said was beef fat. Although there were several couples in the restaurant, the food arrived quickly, well presented and was hot. I loved the grilled bun and the flavors of the house made thin pickles and onions of the smash burger and the over all flavor and presentation of the patty melt. One star, if not a half star off because wifey didn't like the fries. Our waitress was new but she was bubbly and pretty well informed about the menu. I will definitely come back. read more

B Side - Patty Melt and Beef Fat Fries - New American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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What a fun place! I went with my sister for a quick bite while shopping. The smash burger was amazing and I've been craving it ever since. Service was friendly from beginning to end. read more

So admittedly we used to like B Side, but we haven't been in several years (we live like 25 minutes away and don't make it out to Mosaic often). The service was kind of meh and everything took awhile, but whatever. It wasn't so bad that I would leave a review on that basis alone. What was pretty forgettable was the food, which we were surprised by. The wings were okay I guess, but lacking flavor and worse than standard wings from a regular bar. The ramen (which was recommended by a staff member) was bland and probably in the bottom tier of ramen I've had (although I don't order ramen all the time or anything). The smashburger was also just kind of fine. I thought the drinks were pretty good, although my partner disagreed. I don't know if this was just a really off night or what, but it was disappointing and not the type of experience we remembered having there in the past. read more

This is a great little spot in the Mosaic. We decided to try a new spot out for date night and landed here and what a win it was for us! We sat at the bar and had amazing service by the wait staff and bartenders!! Food and drinks here are AMAZING!! Will definitely be back here read more

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