Got a thing for Mom n Pop shops? Check Like a cool vintage looking place? Check Want food that'll absolutely leave you craving for more? Check! Head on down to the Broiler! They've got a wide variety of goodies on their menu. The 2 things that you absolutely cannot pass up are the Pizza and the Cheesesteaks. They are resonably priced, the staff is very friendly, and its almost like a blast from the past when you visit. They've even got those cool old school Orange wood style bench/booth looking things. You'll totally dig it! Head on down to the Broiler for your next meal! read more

It's pretty darn good, straight up American greasy (but not in a gross way) comfort food. The Cheese Steak doesn't disappoint, and they have an old school Packman Machine! Fast, friendly service :) It reminds me of home and is nothing like the typical Arlington joints, good job Broiler! read more

I have to agree with the majority of the other Philly raised folks who review here. Definitely not an authentic Philly steak, but not horrible either... I accept that every area/region has their own taste and ways of doing things... With that said I'm not going to dog the "standard" toppings of the DC area... But, the meat definitely needed more seasoning. They could also cut the grease down a bit, so it didn't soggy up the roll so bad. I'd go back for a quick lunch, and would recommend it. I'd just have to set the expectations of any friends from the Philly area... read more

The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious. I had the Cheesesteak Sandwich with fries. The sandwich was flavorful and amazing! It was so good, I went back in the evening for more lol read more

Got the large square pizza with sausage and pepperoni. Also got a large cheesesteak with the works. First time being there and having the other local shops. It holds it own. The pizza was great, it's a thin crust, so watch out but great. Price is decent for the food. The shop itself has the old hole in a wall feel, which makes it better honestly. read more

This place has the absolute Best pizza ever! The crust is the best part of the pizza. If you are a ice eater and like soft cloudy ice this place has it for you. The ice is better than the hospital ice read more

The best cheesesteak spot ine nova hands down. The sandwich is huge so dont order too much! Make sure to get the fries too!

Food used to be good. Went by near their closing hours, as advertised on their website to find that they closed the grill and would not make anything. If you want to close your grill, post earlier hours. And answer your phone. read more

First time visit and I was pleased. I absolutely love the retro vibe in this place. Took me back 20+ years. I even played a little Ms. Pac-Man while waiting. I got the steak and cheese, my buddy got a pepperoni pizza. The steak&cheese was very good. Have I had better, sure. But it was still damn tasty. The pizza reminded me of the ones I used to make at home as a kid. Rectangle baking sheet style and served up nice and greasy. Overall, the pizza was a better choice because it was unique to the area. Crushed ice for the coca-cola products was a nice plus. Overall, this was a nice find and I'll be back soon. read more

The cheesesteaks won't disappoint. I haven't ventured past the subs/fries on the menu, but I haven't had to. If you're looking for a solid cheesesteak, this is your place. Parking is pretty limited (super small lot), so if you go during peak lunch hours, you may not find a place to park. read more

Amazing!!! The mushroom steak and cheese was delicious! The fries portion was plenty to share, and the service was great!! Will definitely be going back! And they have Mrs. Pacman so... read more

The ultimate dive and a hidden gem. Don't come here for the atmosphere - come here for the food! This place offers the best cheese steaks (chicken or steak), great pizza, fries, and more. Prices are very reasonable too. All of the staff are friendly and most of them will remember your order even if you only come in once every other month or so. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

It's always a pleasure going to this place. I don't really go that often, but every time I've been there, I leave wanting to come back the next day. People that work there are always friendly and helpful. The quality of the food is also outstanding, perhaps the best steak and cheese place in town. I haven't tried their pizza yet, but im sure I'll like it. If you are thinking about going to this place, I highly recommend it, you must go. it's worth a try. read more

Great Pizza. My old neighborhood as a tot!! This is a great place to meet up with my old friends or new friends and just hang out. Delicious is the pepperoni. read more

The cheese steak was not good. The bread was bad and not a family environment. Additionally there was drag activity and dodgy characters. Not family friendly. I don't recommend. read more

I had not gotten pizza from the broiler for years. This is not what I'm use to. It doesn't have the spicy sauce. Never again. So sad it doesn't deserve a star. read more

This is currently my favorite place for steak and cheese subs. I haven't had any of their pizzas yet, but they look really good. This place is always busy because it's really good. read more

We went in and had Kayla as our server. She was phenomenal!! So sweet and made sure we had everything we needed and the drinks never went dry. The food was soooooo good!!! I will definitely go back and ask for Kayla!! read more

Wu Tang Inspiration Review: Possibly the only Wu-Tang inspired review on all of Yelp, ever, especially to all my Wu-Tang fans: Enjoy. What y'all thought y'all wasn't gon' see me? I'm the Osirus of this yelp I'm here forever, mothersuckers It's like this ninety-seven Aight my cigars and my cigarettes Let's do it like this I'ma rub your ass in this real fine Let's take it back to seventy-nine I bomb atomically, Socrates' philly cheese steaks And steak and cheeses can't define how I be droppin' these reviews, lyrically perform armed robberies Flee with the menu, possibly they spotted me Battle-scarred pizza crust, explosion when the flavor hits Tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics I inspect view through the sub aluminum Killa Beez sold fifty cheese subs platinum Shackling the masses with drastic sandwiches Graphic displays melt the cheese like oven rays Black Wu oven mitts Queen Beez ease the onions in skillet' patrolmen teary faced at the counter Heads by the score take flight incite a war Chicks hit the floor, die hard fans demand more Behold the bold customers, control the glob of cheese slowly Proceeds to blowin the steam' swords like Shinobi Stomp grounds I found the best cheese steaks, solid rock Broiler got it locked, performin' live on your hottest block As the world turns, this review spreads like germs Bless the Broiler with customers, the hard-headed never learn It's my testament to those not yet learned Play my position in the game flava, standing firm On Columbia Pike land, jump the gun out the frying pan, into the fire Transform into The Broiler Fan, or Six Pack In A Sandwhich named the Jumbo Hamburger, who got my back? In the line of the Broiler, what? My peoples if you with me where the Best F'ckin Cheese Steak at? Yelpers is strapped, and they trying to twist my soda cap. read more

I cannot believe the reviews of this place. First of all, it is run down and looks dirty af inside. It truly needs to be cleaned top to bottom so badly. "Hole in the wall" doesn't justify dirty. I got a cheesesteak and square cheese pizza to share. The cheesesteak had an overwhelming taste of old stale oil, like they badly needed to clean the flat top, but maybe like it hadn't been properly cleaned in a long time. There was plenty of gristle to spit out too. I am truly shocked people think they make good cheesesteaks. Maybe mine was just...off... The pizza crust is like the thin crust at any chain pizza spot--a cracker with no flavor. Lots of cheese, which I think some people would consider a plus, but the ratio of cheese to sauce to crust was unappealing to me. The customer service was apathetic at best. The pizza price was fair but the cheesesteak was terrible for $15 when the best cheesesteaks in the DMV cost that much. Everything was greasy and the restaurant was cochino. Spend your money somewhere else. read more

This place is still as good as gets. I have eaten here since I was a child and coming back was like a taste of home. The Broiler was around before people started talking about Lido's, Geno's or Pats. The flavor is still as good as it was over 20 years ago. Staff are friendly and great. I love them just the way they are. I had steak and cheese and fries and it was tasted so good that after sharing some with my sister she now has acquired a taste for them too. read more

A time warp to a forgotten era...this is America The best of cheesy goodness on a sub roll. While the area surrounding it is advancing to gentrified, super modern, The Broiler stands out as a reminder of what Arlington County used to be. An area where federal workers could live and raise their families. Gone is affordable housing and so to may this gem. If you want to sample the best, go for the Italian sandwich with spicy sausage and marinara. The classic cheesesteaks are huge. The pizza was a welcome surprise, from the pictures it appeared to be Detroit style - large rectangular pizza. However it is in fact more closely to Ledo's or Ohio style with a thin cracker crust. Then there's the mountains of you guessed it ....cheese. This restaurant also still serves sodas in classic styrofoam cups for a reasonable price. Yes, this is your childhood pizza and sub shop. Please visit before it goes away forever! read more

The broiler is the go to spot for Steak and Cheeses made to perfection!! Been going here for over 35 years!!! Gotta love them!!!

A neighborhood icon, not much to look at, but one damn good cheesesteak. You can tell that they have their regulars, as the guys working behind the counter will chat up customers that they obviously know. I always like supporting locally owned and operated businesses, so whenever I'm craving a cheesesteak, I'm going to the Broiler. read more

These fellas aren't playing... this is a seriously good cheesesteak. It's not fancy.. it's a little building in the middle of a high traffic area.. but SO worth the trip. I live in Shirlington and often drive up to C'pike just for my "Broiler" supplement. It's one of those places that are so good you're excited to find someone that hasn't been so you take them and impress them with how well you "always know the incredible little spots". Go there with confidence.. and understand that a large is simply two subs.. be very careful trying to eat two of these things.. ;) read more

This was suggested to me by a local who has been going here for years! The staff are polite and professional. I came here the day I moved here with my parents and we ordered a large spicy sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was different in a good way. The crust was thin and crispy and the pizza was rectangular. The over all product was amazing! This is my new pizza place , hands down! The parking lot it tiny so be prepared for that! read more

If ever you were in the mood for tasty steak sandwiches, juicy burgers, generous orders of fries, or pizzas, then the Broiler is for you! A local Arlington institution, first establish in 1959, this hole-in-the-wall area favorite remains a draw for all those who come back time and again for good basic staples at awesome-value prices! Come hungry, because the Broiler promises to satisfy the heartiest of appetites! And, while you're there, ask for Pedro. The dude has been there for at least five years, and he'll make sure that you're taken care of and are all set! read more

Big time, great taste... been going there since l was a kid. Go enjoy famous Philly steak and cheese or broiler special Square pizza pepperoni sausage... read more

Hidden local gem, locals know all about it, and it can be easy to pass by. The interior is not impressive, but its the food that is sooo good. Dont be fooled by the looks of this place.. there's a reason why its been here well over 20 years - fantastic! read more

Tasty pizza and submarine sandwiches. The Broiler is open for takeout during COVID 19 quarantine - stay at home order.

Need a cheese steak in 22204? This is where you go. That simple. o-yeah...the onion rings are good too... read more

Best pizza place ever! I live over a hour away and I drive to this place every now and then to get at least 2 pizza's. One to take home and one to eat there lol. I Wish I could give them 10 stars!!! Go here!T rust and believe you won't be disappointed at all! read more

I grew up on eating from a place called the broiler while living in the Arlington Alexandria area as a kid and wasn't sure if it was the same place when I was in a hotel on a layover traveling so we ordered food delivery and I can say pretty sure this is the place. Yeah it brought back such memories when I opened the foil, the taste and the smell it's undeniable I had a foodgasm. This place reminded of ollies trollies when we combined our subs and the fries for an out of this world meal. read more

This place is awesome! I have to admit, the vintage-looking sign is what drew me in and I just knew it was going to be good. The tables and booths remind me of a roller skating rink snack bar, but in a good way! The ordering system is a little strange (subs on the left, pizza on the right), but it works. The staff is friendly. I grew up in the Philly area, so the VA steak and cheese concept with lettuce and tomato and pickles is still pretty foreign to me, but it is good regardless. The pizza is also outstanding. I live down the street from here but am going to be moving soon...The Broiler will definitely be missed! read more

I came in here expecting a great steak n cheese, cuz I've been craving one. Turns out I dont see what the hype is all about. Got me a small steak n cheese $5.35 n fries $2.00....the sub,ok nothing like to die for like other reviewers and the fries are old and dry...I came here in the evening time and it's a scary feeling even with a police officer inside waiting for his food, feels like I'm in south central LA...I recommend going during daytime. I gave them an extra star cuz they have my favorite childhood arcade game "ms pacman" and yup I got the high score while waiting for my food. I still got it after all these years!!!!!! Any challengers out there???? Didn't think so...hehehe read more

After my second visit. I loved this place. The employees are friendly and provided us with great service. The mushroom cheese-steak is yummy and their fries are huge. We were able to share 2 large subs between four people. read more

Not quite as good as Al's Steak House but it's a still a decent grease joint for steak and cheese sandwiches. Like Paul D. once said, "it's your basic hole in the wall, greasy sub/pizza shop." The standard 12" sandwich is substantial but wasn't flavorful. The fries, however, were thick, crispy, and wrinkly ... just the way I like them. Prices are reasonable as well. I remember there being an arcade game inside too. [Original Visit: December 2013] read more

I want so badly to give it a 5 star rating but its a dive - a wonderful, fabulous, amazing dive! I have been going here since the late 1980's and it literally has not changed one little bit. My personal favorite is the grilled veggie sub with fries. Its a grease-fest but its really really good grease. Im not joking. The steak and cheese is good but not the best Ive ever had. Parking can be tight and inside its funky but wonderful. Should be designated a historical landmark. read more

I love this place-- was raised on it! My mother used to go there when she was younger. : ) I always get a large pizza, which is sqaure, with hot sausage, mushrooms, and onions. I wish they would put the pepperoni on top of the cheese, so it gets crispy-- guess I could start ordering it like that! (lightbulb moment) And, I get a steak and cheese with fries! Love love love it. It will be a sad day if they ever go out of business! read more

The Broiler is not an Arlington secret, but it is as good as it gets for steak and cheese subs in the area. When you walk in, you can't help but feel like you're going back in time. You see the Ms. PacMan machine in the corner, the countertops with the laminate chipping off, the tables with the bench seating and the pictures of the many local celebrities hanging on the walls. The only negative is if you have to use the bathroom, it's not the cleanest and the door doesn't really lock shut for privacy but... the food more than makes up for it, and you can use your own bathroom at home because most people get their food to go. All in all a good place to eat if you're looking for quick quality sandwiches and pizza. It's not gourmet, but if you're looking for gourmet at a sub and pizza shop, your standards are a little high. read more