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    Station 2

    3.8 (492 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    STATION 2 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Phillip A.

    I've been meaning to check them out for a quite a while and had the opportunity to have lunch there. Although they mainly seem to market themselves as a "burger place", they have lots of other options and I decided to try the chicken hoagie. I really enjoyed it and to my surprise finished off the entire thing. Our server was very nice and engaging. He had a very friendly attitude and checked on us frequently without being overly attentive. The restaurant itself has such a great vibe, having been an old firestation. Your mind wanders around what the walls have seen over the years this building was used as an actual firehouse. My only criticism is that the food was a little slow to be served. Although it wasn't a ridiculous amount of time; waiting is never fun, especially when the restaurant isn't really crowded. Overall it was a very good experience and I'll definitely be back.

    Rueben burger w/side salad

    Such a neat place! Station 2 was recommended by a local and I'm glad to took his advice. Service was fast and SO friendly. But not in a fake way. Just very genuine. It's March and their special on the board outside was a Reuben burger. Say no more. I was sold before I even entered the building. Rueben's are my fave. And on a big fat ground beef burger? Hardly anything better. My daughter and I both ordered one. She got sweet potato tots and I got a side salad. Salad was very fresh and crisp. Tots were a great flavor and nice and crispy. I wish we had ordered other things to rate! Fun atmosphere. Great food. ONLY downside is parking is terrible. But I assumed that's the nature of the area.

    Buffalo Cauliflower
    Connie T.

    Station 2 is a good option for a late night casual bite since they're open until midnight every day but I wouldn't go otherwise. The food is average and portions are slightly smaller than I'd expect. They do have an option for a half sized burger for $6, which is really nice when you don't want to commit to a full one. The service was a little slow when we went on a weeknight. Also the tables and benches were really sticky.

    A magical pressed burger with cheddar cheese and all of the offerings to the gods that made it.
    Alicia H.

    I ordered a pressed burger tonight at 11:25PM (knowing full well the kitchen closed in 5 minutes)... and taking a bite just now-- this is legitimately the best, most affordable burger. Station 2 is for the locals but it's also for the people who just want a SOLID burger. Do not sleep on station 2. Their pressed burgers are affordable and filling. Their gourmet burgers are second to none. Better than any competitor in the area. Plus the staff are always so so nice. Makes "coming back" feel like "coming home".

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    David B.

    OMG! This pub was incredible. A great menu and full bar in a repurposed fire house. The staff is great and food and drink are excellent. I had the black and blu burger. My guest had a burger with Mac and cheese, and jelapano poppers. Food was delicious. Really incredible atmosphere.

    Mike J.

    Had a pretty good burger at Station 2. It's an old fire station converted to bar/restaurant. Service was good, family enjoyed their meals. As an ex-firefighter, had to try it out. A good selection of area beers that were wonderful.

    Benjamin S.

    Being honest this place is absolutely terrible. The tables and entire place are covered in grime. The waitresses are too busy with what appears to be socialization/dating on the clock (to me) to care for their tables and it took over 45 mins to get food on table one time. Other times they were just always on their phone somewhere or talking to people instead of providing attentive service. The food is BAD nasty and mediocre, the kitchen, prep table, utensils, anything the food touches likely needs cleaning based on the taste. Trivia is nice and so is the flight special, other than that SKIP THIS DIVE

    American Nachos
    Keegan Z.

    Station 2 is a gem of a place with great cheap food that I would be glad to be a regular at... if it were located somewhere else. Came here yesterday for trivia with a few friends and was reminded of why I don't come to shockoe bottom more: pretty sketchy place. Obviously a bunch of other people feel comfortable enough here but as someone who used to work in security, I noticed a lot of red flags in the blocks surrounding this place. Be vigilant. As for Station 2 itself, I was very impressed. The interior is charming, the seating was comfortable and not cramped, the service was exemplary, and the trivia was excellent too. The menu prices are extremely affordable by modern standards, with some appetizers of decent size under $10. I opted for the American nachos (pictured) and they were delicious, not bad for $8! The craft beer selection is great, and while I opted for a Hardywood Gingerbread Stout on this occasion, their alcohol milkshakes looked amazing. Might try one in the future if I venture this way again. All things considered, I want to come back here, but safety is something I take seriously, so I would not risk the safety of family or dates bringing them here personally. Your mileage may vary, though your dollar will go far here! Overall: 4.0 stars ----- Pros: - Outstanding service from our server, memorably pleasant. - Great interior design, former firehouse. - Excellent food at reasonable prices. - Good draft beer selection. Cons: - The area this is in is worrisome, I recommend parking as close to station 2 as possible. - Speaking of parking, it can be tough to find some here depending on time and day of the week. I was lucky and found some on the street a block away. If you have to park more than three blocks away or so, maybe visit another day.

    Top is July's special burger:loaded potato burger w/ side chili, bottom is curryous edamame burger w/side salad, & a side of fries
    Lauren P.

    I can't get enough of these burgers. All the food I've had here was a hit. Service is great. The bartender Josh is super nice! They constantly have different beers and burger specials. Lots of vegan options.

    Wet fries
    Michele L.

    The food here is absolutely delicious! Their version of the poutine fries really knocked it out of the park. My boyfriend really liked the grilled cheese burger and I adored the beer cheese burger. I liked being able to get a salad without a large upcharge too. They have so many ciders and beers to choose from. The waiter was very quick to greet us and helped put together a great flight of beers for my boyfriend. He regularly checked on us and made sure we were happy with everything. The adult milkshakes... Omg! So delicious! You almost can't even tell they're alcoholic. This is a little hole in the wall joint that's hard to find unless you know where to look for it. There is a covered seating area outside though I don't think it was available to sit there when we went. It is very loud in here, I think partially due to the building itself. If you don't care about having conversations while you eat and just want good food that's not super expensive, definitely check this place out! We definitely haven't regretted coming.

    Top: Elvis Burger with Sweet Potato Tots Bottom: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
    Lena M.

    Came here for their trivia night with some friends. I had been wanting to try this spot for a very long time. I like their aesthetic and what they're going for, but my biggest complaint is it was LOUD. I could hardly hear myself think here. This is no one's fault, and it might be better on a less busy night without someone announcing things on a microphone, but we were all screaming at each other adding to the cacophony of screeching diners. I ordered the grilled cheese burger. I loved the concept, but something was off about the meat. I couldn't place it, but it didn't taste right. I was ok when I got home and so were my friends who got burgers too. The sweet potato tots were fine. I liked having a non-fry option! I like how creative they are with their burgers here. My friend got the Elvis burger (the one with peanut butter) and I have to admit, that was a new combination for me! I'm interested in coming back at a less busy time to try other things on the menu because this spot was cool.

    Main sign
    Troy B.

    Four of us went here for dinner. It is a really cool place that was an old fire station converted to a restaurant. The hole in the ceiling where the pole was is still there. This place is down town and parking can be tough. We ended up having to pay to park at a public parking area because we could not locate a spot. There is a decent craft beer list to choose from as well. The menu is predominantly burgers and all 4 of us got different ones. My son and I both got ones that had some spice/peppers on it and they had a little kick to it. Our waitress was fantastic with a great smile, attitude and was very attentive. Cool place to go

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    Amazing food. Fun service, even if they don't believe that mayo goes with French fries.

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