Great place, hidden gem for Ballston area. For a place that is known for pizza the other food options are fantastic. They have a good rotating beer tap with unique beers that are not typically scene in the area. The cocktail menu is awesome, definitely have some drinks worth trying. read more

Amazing place to go with a friend or a big group! Lively atmosphere with live music, trivia, and singo during the week. Very accommodating American fare for all diet types. The pizza and cheese curds are my absolute favorite! Staff is very attentive and never had to ask for a single thing. Try out their cocktails which are always changing! read more

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Dave Portnoy would give this place at least a 7.5. Undercarriage was perfect and crust was crispy. Sauce was on point and no grease at all. Great pizza. read more

Ballston Local - Pepperoni mushroom - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Excellent! Great ambiance and just the right number of tvs. Great italian menu and flawless friendly service. read more

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Service and quality 5 out of 5. Easily a go to if you're in the area and looking for great food and solid service. read more

Ballston Local - Spa day. Delicious and gorgeous drinks. Service...impecable, gracious and inviting. Definitely worth the visit. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I came down to check out the area, and this place stood out to me. So I thought I'd check it out. I was heavily disappointed. They claim as if they're "one of the best in Arlington" when in reality it's pretty much a fast food bar if you will. Although the food isn't "terrible", there's better places. And the manager/owner has a high tendency to talk negatively towards his staff. Especially in front of customers. Which is really concerning. So this place has quite some work to do when it comes to food quality and management. Never going back read more

Being a ballston local, I've been wanting to check out this place. I came for a boxing fight, hearing that they're one of the few places (if not only) that I found was playing the fight. So the fight was after a VT football game and little did I know what craziness this watch party would be. I think they need to institute a policy where you either have to secure a table to order food or you need to usher people in a way where if you're not ordering food, you have to create room for those who do. Dozens and dozens of people watching a game with just empty cups, not ordering food nor drinks, is really not conducive to bringing in a new crowd - particularly when you've advertised you're playing a different game. So all in all, the food is a 4/5 but the experience was quite chaotic that it'll take some time (and prior research to see if there's a VT crowd) before I go back. read more

Ballston Local - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here for their musical bingo, which is so much fun! Our table actually ended up having several winners, so my friends won giftcards/comped drinks! I would definitely come again with a group read more

We needed a quick lunch before going to watch Run for the Wall come in and this place was close. Little did we know we had stumbled onto our new favorite Ballston eatery. From the server behind the bar at lunch to the servers and dinner everyone was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable about their menu and the area and very personable. The service by Jake and everyone else was superb. The beer selection is great, their pizza is some of the best we've had and their salads are very fresh and tasty. And we love the option of dining inside or out, and loved the music selection inside. We'll be back again for lunch and dinner and so will a lot of our fellow Run for the Wall riders, this year and for years to come. read more

Came in for appetizers and drinks on a Friday night with a friend. This place was packed so we ended up sitting at the bar. There was a live band playing 80s music which we stayed for another round of drinks for. The mixed drinks were good for the most part. I had a margarita and a raspberry martini. The martini didn't have a lot of flavor. My friend ordered an amerretto sour which was delicious. We shared the Chesapeake poutine and the baller nachos with pork. There is lots of seating indoor and outdoor, they sell pizza by the slice, and have a full bar. I will definitely be back! read more

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We came to see Manther play. A dad band we have followed for years. Our friends came out and Manther did what they do so well -play music and draw a crowd Bar service needs some organizing. It looked like 4-5 bar backs supporting 1 and a 1/2 bar tenders. There was difficulty w the card scanner and the wait was too long. The sports playing on the four monitors over the bar was a distraction but I'm concerned if the business can make it if they can't pump out the drinks. We would not be here unless Manther was here and I can't imagine coming back for lunch read more

Been coming here years, from casual night out for some great food to hosting company events to booking the whole place for our baby shower. Always a great time with exceptional service. Adding Super Bowl and sporting events to that list. Classy fun crowd, so many big TVs angled for easy viewing of multiple ones from any seat, and a booming quality sound system. Best place to watch sports in the area! read more

Wonderful service and incredibly strong drinks. The carne pizza and meatball appetizers were especially a hit. Friends who got the poutine also enjoyed it very much. The best part about this place is that even if you come in with a large party, they will ask up front if you want to do separate checks, which is a great addition. One star taken away because the bathroom was dirty - but that's to be expected on a Saturday night. Lastly, in case you're looking for a quiet night, they did have a ban playing there on a Saturday that we came in. Not a big issue - just be aware of if you're looking for a more quiet setting. I'd totally come back. read more

Ballston Local - Appetizer meat balls. Tangy sauce and great meat! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Friendly staffs and good food and beers. Recommend on getting the nachos! I was craving pasta and it was decent. read more

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I gotta say, I've been here twice this week and I'm starting to get a "put it on my rotation" kinda vibe. It's got a local bar feel but with really good food and a daytime family friendly happy hour. I brought my son in for a burger and wings. I may have had a beer or 2 as well. The Baller Double burger, served on totally delicious bread was spot on. The waffle fries, poutine and wings were tasty and the service was terrific! On my next visit, I called in for a pizza to-go. To my surprise, the pie was super good. Thin crust, not too saucy and stiff, this Brooklyn style pizza is one of the better slices I've had in the DMV. I'm sure I'll be back soon! read more

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Bleah. The pizza is awful. It looks like a classic NYC slice, but what little taste it has is bad. The sauce is acidic, the cheese is meh, which is too bad because the crust is decent. The hunt for truly decent NY Style pizza in Arlington continues. read more

Cool bar hangout. I tried the cheese pizza. It was alright. I don't get people who think it's the most amazing pizza ever. They must have never been to NYC or had good pizza. I would give it a B- maybe and that's generous. For really good pizza, go to Andy's. read more

Came in late and was looking for a restaurant still open by hotel. Glad I found this spot. Great food selection, pizza looked great but went with spare rib grilled cheese which was fantasic. Servers were fast and friendly, with good beer recommendations. Definitely will be back if I'm in the area. read more

I dropped in late after a long day of travel. Great pizza and beer. Insanely fun music pumping at night!

Sports bar with solid food. I have been there twice now. Menu has some good options. The quality is good, albeit inconsistent. I have ordered the Baller Nachos on both occasions to share with my guest as an app, and they could not have been more different on each occasion. Both times good, just very different. Service is friendly. Tables could use more wiping down between parties. I was there Sunday at 5PM, place was quiet, and every empty table had crumbs. We had to use our hands to brush them onto the floor before seating (no napkins on the tables). read more

Ordered 3 pizzas and a pasta to feed 8 people and there was plenty of food, but the strong consensus was that the pizza was just mediocre. Not nearly enough moisture to offset a generally dry and dense crust and while the toppings were in decent portions it was still not enough to create a delicious and powerful flavor. And the fact that it cost $95 made it that much more irritating. Will continue my search for an excellent pizza spot in the Ballston area. read more

My friends and I came here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night to have some drinks because we heard it was new. Great selection of beer on tap and in cans/bottles and not too expensive. I got a couple slices of pizza and it was easily some of my favorite pizza in the area if not my favorite. Will definitely be back! read more

Ballston Local - Cheese Slice and Pepperoni Slice - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great spot in Arlington!! Decided to go on a Thursday night and it was exactly what we were looking for. Walked in checked out the menu (has so much to offer) and grabbed a nice seat in front of the bar and TV. Got a glass of wine that came out immediately then to our surprise out food came out in less that 10 mins!! That's a first for me in Arlington- and it was awesome food! We got the meat lovers pizza which was packed with meat and had the best crust next we got some buffalo wings- Again didn't disappoint and finally the meatball sub and the AMAZING waffle fries!!! The cool part was we also wanted dessert and one of the staff came over and said if we wanted more food or more drinks we can just order with them which is a huge bonus- it's a great mix of a fast causal and sit down spot. So we ordered the ice cream cookie sandwich and the Oreo cheesecake again great! Before we left one of the owners Jason came over and asked us how everything was and overall we were pleasantly surprised with how fast and smooth the process was and how good the food was! Would be a GREAT work happy hour place- can't wait to go back! *plus parking was super easy- we found a spot on the street or it's surrounded by two garages read more

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Ugh! The pizza looks like New York style but it tastes like the vomit I'd be choking down after a dog 5h!+ in my my mouth. Even in Arlington where the best NYC style pizza is never great this stands out as bad. read more

Very popular place for happy hour and daily deals! Packed on a Thursday night. We decided to eat here because it made some list for the best pizza in the DMV and walking in it definitely smelled like it! Meatballs were 4.5/5. lost half a point bc someone was trying a little too hard to be like salt bae. If you like a hardier meatball that has more ground meat than bread crumbs, this is the option for you. It's called MEATballs not BREADCRUMBballs for a reason!! My favorite thing from the night. It came with garlic bread that was drenched butter on wonder bread lol. Half godfather and chicken parm 3/5. You can't go wrong with NYC style pizza but it doesn't have the same satisfaction as biting into a 99 cent slice from the streets of NYC. The white pizza from the godfather was a little too rich but the red sauce from the chicken parm pizza was delicious. Don't be shy to dump more toppings onto the pizza!!! Crust was good as well. Since it was so busy, service was OK and it took a while to get our food but nothing like a drink to sip on while you wait. read more

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First timer and was pleasantly surprised by all the offerings (food, alcohol). Bartender Louie was welcoming and made a good margarita. Later I met with/friends and we enjoyed a few of the happy hour items (pizza by the slice & nachos). Casual atmosphere, sometimes got a little loud, but can easily see myself going back for trivia or to watch a game. read more

My fiancé and I came here today with a few friends and we were so excited to try it out considering we live in the neighborhood and this is close by. Unfortunately we were very disappointed by the quality of the food from this upscale cafeteria. We ordered a few appetizers: the pork belly nachos, the crab poutine, and then had the meatballs and chicken Parmesan for entrées. We also ordered the cucumber cocktail and the Ballston cocktail. The cucumber cocktail was the best thing we had the entire time. It was vodka, cucumber, lime, and simple syrup, and it was delicious. Unfortunately things went downhill from there. The nachos were awful. The pork belly had no flavor and it was some sort of melted shredded cheese on top which is a cardinal sin when making nachos. The poutine wasn't bad, but I certainly wouldn't order it again. The entrées were where things went even worse. The actual chicken Parmesan wasn't terrible, but the pasta was dreadful. The tomato sauce was for sure out of a jar, sadly not the Rao's kind, and the pasta was way over cooked. The meatballs weren't bad, but it was way too small of a portion for the cost and the fact that it was an entree. Who gets just two small meatballs?? To end my rant, things were insanely under salted. I was especially bad because we came here to celebrate a friends birthday thinking it was going to be much nicer than it was. In hindsight, the pizza may have been a better option, but why would you have all of those items on your menu if they're not going to be good? Such a bummer considering we were super excited to have a new place my neighborhood. read more

Ballston Local - Good presentation for the chicken parm, but the flavors were seriously lacking and the pasta was way over cooked. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

An average bar with average food and drink at reasonable prices. I went here recently on a weeknight with some friends and I got the cheese curds and the wings. The service was good, and the cheese curds were perfect-little fried balls of cheese with marinara dipping sauce. The buffalo wings were mediocre, very average bar food. I would recommend for happy hour drinks with friends or colleagues but nothing more. read more

Best pizza in the Arlington area! Love the "RON I "pizza! The Baby Arugula Panzanella salad is delicious! Bottom line... You can't go wrong with any of the food on this menu. They have a nice draft beer selection and craft cocktails. This is a sure thing! Probably more important is the customer service... Outstanding! Jonah, Zach, Scott, and Madison! Kudos! read more

Ballston Local - "Roni" pizza! OMG! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have been to Ballston Local around 4-5 times over the past two years. It wins awards for Arlington best every year so I want to love it. I just can't get myself to get behind it like everyone else. I think the perfect description for specifically the food is.......OK. PIZZA: I have gotten single slices of pizza (cheese, carne) and I have gotten a whole pie (godfather , bacon & onion). Both the slices and the whole pies are OK. Good pizza in Ballston is hard to come by but I would reccomend specifically for the slices if you want to grab and go. SANDWHICHES: Sandwhiches I have gotten are the Hoboken Cheesesteak and the Philly Cheesesteak. One thing that was lacking on both was the bread itself. It didn't taste fresh both times. The Hoboken Cheesesteak had good flavor and size was good. The Philly Cheesesteak did not have a great ratio of cheese whiz, it was all on the bottom so that the bottom half of the sub was really wet and sticky and the top of the sandwich was really dry. I would reccomend the Hoboken. APPETIZERS/SIDES: As far as Appetizers and Sides I have had the fries, cheese curds, honey old bay wings, and Chesapeake Poutine. The fries by themself have a really flavorful seasoning as it seems to be garlic parmesean, but the fry itself is nothing to rave about. And for this the Chesapeake Poutine ends up falling short as well because of the fry. The crab on the fries is good though. The Cheese Curds are not good at all. They defintely seem to taste like they are frozen. The breading was way too thick where the cheese didn't even seem to stick to the breading, more like a marble rolling around inside of a premade breading. It came with marianara as I was hoping it would save them but it did not. The Honey Old Bay wings were fine. It's hard to find good wings for me in Ballston and these are fine. I would tell someone for sure to go get them but would not be adamant as a much try for someone. Size of the wings were fine not too small by any means. BEER: Great Beer selection of mass breweries and local brewing in the state of Virginia. I really appreciate the beer selection for anyone. SERVICE: The service here has never failed me. The staff is attentive and have always provided great and quick service. I have never had an issue and only have great things to say. AMBIANCE: Ambiance has a very local feel without feeling divey and I really appreciate that. It's a good size inside and when they have trivia it is a really fun time. A good group of almost everyone comes into Ballston Local and I love that. Outside seating is great as well as it's street side and provide umbrellas for those way too hot days. FINAL THOUGHTS: The service and ambiance is great at Ballston local. I've always had a great time I come here. The food on the other hand is just OK. Nothing about the food is overly amazing nor overly bad. The reason I keep coming back is because of the overwhelming positive reviews by others and my friends that love coming here. I want to find what I am missing. I would reccomend someone come and experience the restaurant for themselves! read more

Such a fun spot for delicious pizza, fun & inviting ambiance, attentive wait staff and a stellar cocktail and beer list! My co-workers and I often come here for happy hour and it's such a great spot for a casual hang out. You can order pizza by the slice and the servings are generous. The pizza is awesome. Tons of cheese and toppings and a perfectly chewy crust-- New York style. We have met the owner several times and he's a wonderful guy! Kind, friendly and always suggesting new and delicious brews to try. Highly recommend for a weekday or weekend meet up. I believe they host trivia at least one night a week, so check in advance. read more

Came for Monday trivia, which was well done. The poutine fries were good, but the "bolognese" was a pretty bland and watery meat sauce. By the looks of it, pizza was the way to go. read more

Had a great time here. Really chill place to hang out and eat. The carne pizza and short rib poutine were excellent. The pizza had a nice spice to it. Need to go back to try the short rib grilled cheese. Super friendly and helpful staff. read more

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Great bar food right next to GWU's professional studies campus. There are a few places nearby a.d this is far and away the best place to catch a beer and knock out some work on your laptop at the same time. I've had the pizza and the bison burger and they were both on point but the highlight here is easily the service. The bartenders, managers, etc. are all on point and so incredibly friendly. They make great recommendations on both food and drink. Best of all, ALL the TVs. Cool college crowd on Saturdays and I'm sure it's even better on NFL Sundays. Swing on by! read more

Nice little bar/restaurant off Glebe in Ballston. Came here for the first time just to check things out. The interior is a decent size with a lot of TV's and can fit a good amount of people. I got the vibe that it doesn't necessarily attract a young crowd like other restaurants nearby (not a bad thing, just a weekday observation). Saw a few families eating pizza, playing bingo, and watching the USWNT game. The food was also good as well. We ordered a sandwich with fries that were fresh and crispy. read more

Ballston Local is one of our favorite Arlington spots! The cheese pizza has the perfect crust, just the right amount of cheese, and perfect ratio of cheese to sauce. Many claim to serve the best pizza in Arlington but Ballston Local is truely home to the best pizza in town. If you're looking for something other than pizza, the burrata arugula salad with chicken is delicious and the waffle fries are at the top of my favorite fries list. Drinks wise you can't go wrong with any of their beers and the spa day drink is super fun (balanced flavors and sparkles when you stir it!). The vibes are great here - especially if you're a Hokie fan or want to watch a game. The staff is always super nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great pizza and drink spot in town! read more

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Really good. This place has great pizza. I really like to come here when they have the happy hour special for a slice of pizza and a beer.

Absolutely one of the best places I have ever been to. Absolutely amazing. Honestly- I'm not even saying that either. I have been living in the ballston area for 18 years and hands down this is one of my favorite places ever!!!!!! We had some delicious pizza and their beers aren't just the same old same old- they have some very very good craft beers. And the place is top notch. Clean bathrooms. Clean interior. Nice service and hands down one of the coolest owners EVER!!!!!! Super nice man. Approachable. He had a genuine conversation with my wife and I. A++++++!!!!! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Ballston Local - Delicious pizza!!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I think I went on the wrong night... trivia night. I had an insatiable craving for a slice of pizza and a beer. Thought I'd try Boston Local, since it has generally good reviews and is walking distance from my apartment. I should have known from how crowded it was that a quick bite and drink would not happen. I understand that people were distracted by the trivia questions, BUT... Back to my story. Servers found a small one-top where I could sit. Nothing at the bar, unfortunately. And sit I did. It took more than 5 minutes for a server to stop by and take my order. Another 5 minutes and I finally got my draft ( which was good). I thought the slice of pizza would follow quickly, since I saw pre-made slices sitting near the bar as I walked in. Wrong. It took a full 10 minutes more (another full round of trivia questions) before my slice showed up. I had my CC ready, because I wanted to bolt as soon as I finished. Moral of the tale... don't go as a solo on trivia night if in a hurry. read more

This place and the people are amazing! We were on vacation this was near our hotel and we took a chance...so glad we did! It's a pizza place, but the burger and nachos are outstanding! Had the Bluemont, it is perfect! The flavors are simple but so balanced incredibly tasty! The place is industrial chic, casual and comfortable. It's a great place to hang out, watch sports, and indulge in great food with spectacular service ! Bree and Zach are wonderful over the top service and genuinely friendly treated us like we were regular everyday friends! Really wish we could've tried the pizza it looked and smelled amazing ! If you are anywhere near, stop in and try this place you will not be disappointed! Thank you for the great conversations and great food! read more