I've lived in this area for over a decade now and nothing has ever beaten the Chicago Fire burger for me. Yes there are other more famous burger spots around town but there's something unique and simple about the house made mango puree and hot sauce. People LOVE the wings. The onion rings are top notch. More importantly, the bar staff are universally chill and friendly which lends itself to a relaxed vibe every time I go. read more

Continuing my last year without a review from each month for November was November 2022, the most recent month of all without a review written. I have some negative feelings to DC in general, but Big Board is a gem on H St NE. This is on the popular about 13 block corridor of H St NE, which has the H St festival; went in 2023 & 2024, can't make it this September 2025, but just as well as I prefer avoiding DC and won tickets to a good concert this Saturday and not looking forward to going to DC for it. I went to Big Board twice both in 2022. The first time was on Saturday, April 9, 2022. A short-lived Meetup group my northern VA friend ran wanted to meet here combined with another Meetup group we were both in. I wanted to support her & the business. Owner/staff was very nice to us. I think I had a burger & beer. Burger was big & great, one of the best burgers I had in 2022. We were seated at a tables put together in the upstairs area. The 2nd time I want was part of a date on Friday, November 11, 2022. We had gone to Biergarten Haus for dinner (now permanently closed since 2023 due to high crime on H St NE & economic conditions). Then, we went to Atlas Theater for a show. Afterward, I said I know a good bar, and we walked 9 blocks east to Big Board passing by multiple other bars we could've gone to, but I wanted to support them. I had a whiskey drink, which was very good. My date was surprised it was dead in there that Friday night, but I honestly wasn't surprised as many of the DC crowd didn't like this place. read more

The Big Board - Part of the beer menu from April 2022. I think the reason for the pic was the 420 - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a really great time at this spot. I met up with some friends to watch a football game. I had never been and was always curious. It's a bit of a hole in the wall but it's a very comfortable spot. It's for sure bare bones, a local, neighborhood spot with good food bites and a variety of drink options to support everyone's thirst. They have vegetarian and vegan options available, in addition to mocktail options. Service was very great, we had moved a few times while figuring out where our game was playing, and they were super accommodating and kind. I would definitely go back. This is a gem of a spot with very reasonable prices. read more

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Pros: heavy pours, location, food menu looks bomb, great service! Cons: feels like your grandmas cluttered basement Overall I was satisfied with my drink, the bartender and owner were both super friendly and have a great sense of humor! read more

Very solid local/neighborhood bar experience. Owner (Eric) is behind the bar and friendly. Burgers are good - and decently priced. I had the Port d'Amsterdam (highly recommend). Onion rings were good without being *overly* oily. Will come back. Definitely a locals place, with a few harmless barflies. read more

To quote George C. "That was an f-ing great burger. But the worst service I've experienced." And that's a pretty good summary of this spot. We were hungry and didn't feel like walking anywhere, so we landed here as it happens to be very close to us. We were in the downstairs (I believe there's also an upstairs), which is a bar with stools and a handful of tables. It's a small space. Not exactly clean, not exactly dirty. Also not particularly comfortable either. We were seated and given menus. It seems like there were three people working. 1 bartender, 1 host/server, and 1 server/busser? The host/server, while polite, was not friendly - and was quite forgetful. Literally, could not remember our order when attempting to repeat it back to us prior to leaving to put it in. (What's so wrong with writing it down?) He then even came back to us and asked us if we would like to order drinks. Spoiler alert: We'd already ordered drinks from him. He'd just completely forgotten. We had buffalo wings, a burger, and fries. The buffalo wings were cooked great - a nice crisp to them. They were large and meaty. The buffalo sauce was really mild, though. And neither the ranch nor blue cheese dipping sauces were all that good. The burger was a total hit with George C. He kept talking about it for hours afterwards. The Old Bay fries were good. So in sum, good food, absolute crap service. (Oh, apparently, the politics of this place are also highly suspect and it's a fav of the worst of the worst Republicans.) read more

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Thanks Adam, the bartender, for making this a great experience. His 5-star serve was a highlight. Nice spaces, good tvs, overall good atmosphere. Great sports bar spot to watch a game. Since moving, I hadn't visited. I had the corn on the cob app and the Big Apple Burger with sweet potato fries. It was an amazing meal. The corn on the cob definitely needs its own paragraph...wow. This wasn't just your dad's corn on the cob (happy Father's Day!). It was a crunchy kernel packed delicacy with chipotle powder, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Double wow. The burger and (sweet potato) fries were top notch. First, the bacon was solid, thick cuts. The burger was so juicy, veggies fresh, and bun had sesame! So good to the last bite. The fries had parmesan sprinkled on top. So good. Give them a try. read more

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Good food, good beer, plenty of TVs and friendly service. Couldn't ask for more out of local neighborhood bar. My bf and I have enjoyed ourselves every time we visited. The bartender and patrons are always friendly and welcoming. Restroom is downstairs so just something to note in case you're a wheelchair user. Don't come here expecting frills, they're not trying to be that. read more

This is a local dive bar. Burgers were pretty good. Onion rings were disappointing - greasy and not very crispy. Beer good, Malbec disgusting. Seemed like there were lots of regulars at the bar. Normally a good sign but tonight the food was poor to average. read more

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Grabbed a build your own burger and corn on the cob for dinner take out. Burger was cooked as order and great along with corn. Friendly staff and reasonable price. Definitely will return to try a different burger. read more

Nice atmosphere and food, but there are bugs everywhere, scared about a health code violation read more

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Man, who knew burgers were so divisive? :-P Anyway, we were here last night with friends, on their recommendation. I had the Ciao Bella and m fiancee had the Chicago Fire. Her's was very nicely spicy and side sauce was really good. My was cooked to perfection as well and also very tasty. I would've liked one more slice or prosciutto. The fries are great. Nice beer list. We had good service, the server was very attentive. We'll be back read more

Tasty regular bar bites, and drinks. More of a sports bar vibe and the owner there running the show. Busy little dive spot.

I've been here many times, and while this place isn't famous in any right their Chicago firehouse mango spicy burger is my favorite burger. I highly recommend it if it's the only thing you order. Service is good but it's a small bar so it maybe hard to find seats during prime times. I definitely will come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

The Big Board - Firehouse burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You can count on this place to have good burgers every time you go. Our recent visit was no exception. We started with the fried catfish bites. They were very good. We then both had the basic 6-ounce burger, Tom with American cheese & me with Monterey jack. Both medium rare. They were excellent. We also shared an order of fries, which were very good. The only flaw was that we were stuffed by the end of our meal! read more

The Big Board - Catfish bites - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Look, beyond anything else, you need to know this might be the best burger place on H street. Seriously, these guys know how make a damn burger! The bar is usually regulars until about 7 most nights, the tenders actually will give a shite about knowing you for next time, and the food is above what you'll find in most bars in DC. Strong local presence, enjoyable bar, and they'll leave you alone if you really want that. Also, if you're into some spice, get a Jalisco Frito without cheese and call it a day. I hope you like this place as much as it's neighbors do! read more

Amazing food. Down to earth bar. Great folks. Don't listen to the haters this is a wonderful neighborhood spot.

Great place. Big burgers and I cannot lie. Cheap beer and a good selection. The restaurant is groggy. Easy walk from the back of Union Station. Abundant parking on side streets. Keep in mind that it's a hole in the wall. Recommend. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for so long. Glad I'm finally getting around to it because The Big Board is the perfect bar. I know everyone says that about their favorite bar but Big Board has all the crucial characteristic: outstanding service (easily the best/friendliest bar staff ever. They'll know what you want before you do), unbelievably good food (see below), ambiance (brown bar meets chill sports bar vibes) and great specials/pricing in general. If you haven't been yet, go today! Try the: - Quebec City burger (pure magic. I don't have pics because it's so hard not to eat immediately) - Chicago Fire Burger - Jalisco Frito (best chicken sandwich period) - Wings!!! I will go there and say best in DC - Sides: onion rings and fried pickles read more

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We love the Big Board- the Chicago fire burger is amazing and they have great trivia nights on Thursdays! Friendly staff that remembers the names of regulars, and you'll never feel rushed. read more

Decided to try a quick dinner around the block from me. The restaurant was not particularly anything special. Standard pub. Because it was a week night so neither my boyfriend nor I wanted to drink anything but the drink menu was extensive. We will likely return again (and I'll update my review then!) to try our some of their beers. The food was good but very greasy. The fried pickles were okay but probably would have been better if they were chopped into more chunkier pieces. The fries were not great at all, small pieces and not very well seasoned. They weren't even crispy . My chicken sandwich was good but greasy. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger. Overall, food would probably have tasted better with some drinks but since we didn't get any, I had to give this place a 3/5 for food alone. Service was good. This restaurant seems to have a decent crowd attraction even on a Wednesday night. read more

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This is my favorite local bar. The owner, all the bartenders, and the regulars are all great people. I will definitely keep coming back.

Big Board is a friendly neighborhood beer and burger bar. I've been a few times and it has always been a pleasant experience. As for the burgers, I got had the Great Chicago Fire the two times I've had food there, and it is very tasty. Draft beers are always changing but have generally been good. Overall, a good option for a laid-back bite to eat or beer on H Street. read more

Dear Big Board Chef....YOU ARE AMAZING AND WE THANK YOU. Everything I've tried at this spot...it's so freaking good. I've had the burgers, the chicken sandwich, the fried pickles, the catfish nuggets, THE BREADPUDDING...I mean just all really good. The restaurant is located on H and serves food later than most spots on this street! There is bar and seats a good amount of people. Every time I've been, I've had amazing service. They've changed channels for us, moved tables together, pretty much every request has been filled. It's not the prettiest restaurant inside, but it's clean, has AC, and an amazing vibe! This is my favorite burger spot in DC currently. If you're looking for a juicy burger....it's here! You can choose burgers off their menu, which my boyfriend has had 2 and loved, or make your own burgers, which if you're simple like me, this is for you! Every time I go I get the catfish bites, I love the sauce they come with, and the bites are amazing! Finally tried the crispy chicken sandwich recently....and wow! I love it! I've had the chocolate chip bread pudding and the strawberry bread pudding. I just love it so much. I really enjoy this place and always look forward to going. read more

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Came in to the Big Board for a quick lunch before my tattoo appointment across the street at Cirque du Rouge. I sat at the bar and ordered the fried catfish, fried pickles, and a glass of water. The fried catfish is served with a chili dipping sauce, whereas the fried pickles are served with a Cajun style Aioli sauce. I preferred the Aioli sauce to the chili sauce - and ended up dipping my Catfish in that. The Catfish was tender and delicious. I was not a fan of the pickles, however. I love a good fried pickle. The problem is - these were sliced so thin - that after frying them - they could have been anything. I could not tell they were pickles! They have a nice selection of craft brews here - will have to come in some time for a beer or three. Service was good. #TheBigBoard read more

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The Big Board is where the stock market meets bar! Try your hand at navigating the trade market of beers in this hip, creative hub for tasty bar bites and brews. The Big Board is the perfect stop for happy hour or late night bites. The affordable specials and happy hour deals set this restaurant apart from the neighboring H Street competitors. The dark and spacious atmosphere is a fun venue for a quick bite to eat or night out with friends and co-workers. I recently was looking for a place for an office holiday happy hour and received fantastic service from Big Board. We were able to reserve the entire top floor bar with no room rental fee or bar tab minimum. This is not always the case for this space, but is doable on a Monday evening. All the happy hour specials applied to the group and there were no additional charges beyond food and drinks. Happy hour runs 5-7pm and beer, wine, and rail drinks are $5, appetizers are $6. Shout out to Andrew for providing our group amazing service all night. Having a separate space and dedicated bar tender made for an awesome experience for the group. We are looking forward to future team events at The Big Board! read more

The Big Board - Fried Pickles - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was really impressed by their Saturday brunch! Affordable and adhered to a vegetarian and gluten-free dietary restrictions. Steak & Eggs and Parmesan-Bacon Fries - $12 Chimichanga Vegetarian Burger - $7 The service was very kind and attentive. The food was quick to come after we put in the order. The waitress was patient with us as we let her know our dietary restrictions. Atmosphere was a bit loud, but it's a sports bar so that was expected. Casual setting, folks are friendly and we noticed plenty of happy hour and drink specials. I would definitely come back again! read more

The Big Board - Steak and Eggs, Casablanca vegetarian burger. So good! - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I live around the corner, and sadly it just took one visit to figure out that I won't be coming back despite the convenience of the location. Had a ciao bella burger, which I didn't like. Burgers apparently don't come with fries either, which you rarely see at burger places in this price range. It also seemed to attract a really weird crowd for DC. I noticed they didn't check my vaxx card when I entered, which I figured was just an oversight. But I learned afterwards that it's some kind of anti-vaccine political stunt on their part. Maybe that works for attracting out-of-town protester types, but I suspect most people from the neighborhood/DC will find it pretty repugnant and avoid visiting the restaurant. Be aware if you're considering going that this is basically the only restaurant in DC where you can't count on other patrons being vaccinated. Plus they're attracting anti-vax tourists who are likely to be spreading covid around. And you've gotta assume at least some of the staff aren't vaccinated then either. Not worth it for a bad burger! read more

the burgers here are literally the best burgers I've had in my life. they're not McDonald's trash, they're real burgers, but they're also not one of those burgers that claim to be fancy. It's just a burger, but it's the best burger your tongue will ever touch. juicy patties that are perfectly soft inside and crispy outside. would go every day of the week if I didn't want to be skinny. read more

I decided to leave this review after seeing "A B." 's post below on the Ciao Bella burger. Political opinions aside, that burger slaps. Clearly the one star is centered around not checking vax cards. Covid has ruined enough, let a good burger be a good burger. read more

This is a nice little bar! The food well priced and delicious, and they had a massive list of draft beers. Their Happy Hour offered good deals on both food and drinks, and it was a nice, casual place to watch a game! read more

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Great burgers but highly recommend Danny's sweet potato fries. The best sweet potato fries I've ever had!

A nice little spot. Got the BBQ wings and was delicious. Got the Chicago Fire Burger and it looked like cat food on top of the burger but it was delicious too. Fries had whatever Maryland type of seasoning on it and it was good too. read more

I have been here a couple times over the years when we had happy hours and other places on H street were full. The drinks are fine, the food is kind of garbage. im disappointed in management for not following the law and costing his employees their livelihood. read more

Good food, great atmosphere. If you're looking for a place to hang out before, after or during a game in DC this is your spot.

Such a great restaurant, the burgers are delicious, the service is great, and they have a wonderful drink selections. I will always visit this restaurant when I am in DC. read more

Let me start by saying my burger was amazing! Unfortunately the service at the bar left much to be desired. I am not sure if the bartender didn't like us but he certainly gave everyone else there better service. He had the WORST ENERGY EVER TOWARDS MY partner and I. He seems to hungover to us but happy to serve everyone else. Every time we ask him a question he seems to be annoyed with us. My partner asked several questions about the menu and he gave matter-of-fact half answers. While sitting here a woman came into the bar and sat next to us he offered her menus and specials she didn't even have to ask for. He never offered that to us. She could be a regular, who knows or cares but the difference in service is significantly noticed. This was my first time here and I am disappointed! read more

Great place, a little gritty. In a good way. We had a sample of 4 different burgers, all amazing. Thanks onion rings were scrumdiddlyumptious. This place is a perfect burger and bar place right on H St. read more

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!