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    The Broiler

    4.1 (406 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BROILER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    James M.

    Finally tried after years of passing by on our back & forth between family visits. Parking can be tricky as the lot is tight. Visitors have to put into perspective that this spot has been serving the community since 1959 in the same building so a lot of history. Cool wall of Fame and a Ms. Pac-Man in the corner. Plenty of seating which is good as customers came in waves. They seem to have a loyal customer base. Friendly Counter guy, and I loved the clacking of spatulas on the grill, the sizzling of meat cooking, and the smell of what is to come. We ordered a 12"' deluxe, fries and a can of coke, about $30. Lobby & tables could be cleaner, wife wiped down ours, floors looked a little grimy (remember 1959). Our Steak & Cheese was decent, meat, cheese, and peppers on a bun. Nothing remarkable, a little bland, but have had worse in Philly. Our fries were great & alot of them. Bag was nice & greasy. Overall not bad, it has survived a long time (got me by a few years) so dont come looking for anything, but a solid lunch/dinner to fill you up.

    The Broiler.  Never again 4/2/26

    Cheesesteak and fries cost $ 25.00 No drink. Additional cost Of $5.50. Diabetics fruit punch Sandwich had no seasoning no taste

    Chance N.

    I wouldn't say this is better than Philly Cheesesteak or even Baltimore, but The Broiler has a vibe of its own. I classify this as a "Steak & Cheese" and it's really its own thing... tastes different to Philly Cheesesteak and we should start treating it as such. The way the spread and grease blends with the bread just tastes so good with the chopped up Steak. I remember eating this in college and it tastes the same. Maybe it's a nostalgia thing but I still got love for The Broiler!

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    Fobby N.

    I'm really scratching my head on this one, normally you guys don't steer my wrong. This place was disgusting with slow service. Here's my question: did I order incorrectly? I ordered a large square pizza. It was not thin crust. It was not cooked entirely. Other than an overwhelming taste of garlic, I did not taste anything else. Could it be that 3:00 pm on Sunday has their 3rd string cooks working? Tell me what I did wrong please.

    Hammed A.

    The Broiler is the quintessential hole in the wall to meet all of your lunchtime and late night cravings. You have to know what you want to have a good experience here. The locals and long-timers seem to stick with traditional American fare like subs, breakfast sandwiches, fries, and pizza. There is plenty seating in the dining room. The customer service is OK. I recommend placing your food order in advance and especially during lunch hour. Parking is available in front of the store and adjacent to the store, however, it is limited. I appreciate that they have the classic Ms. Pac Man arcade game in the dining room for customer entertainment. The console is beat up all over and seems to be an original. The fact it is still operational is incredible. I will give The Broiler another try when in the area to try other menu items.

    The Deluxe
    Scott W.

    This is a solid spot to check out. This has a hole-in-the-wall feel to it but it's somewhere you'll want to go. There's free parking right outside and inside is very casual. Almost cafeteria-like, but clean. Service is very friendly as you place your order with a cashier at the counter. The prices are very reasonable, especially for how much food you get. And the food itself is good. For a small place they actually have a pretty wide variety of choices. For me, I can see this as a keeper. I gave the spicy American steak and cheese a try (very good), while my wife and son both had a delux. And we had fries on the side.

    Allegra A.

    Best in the area for sure. If you asked me to rate another steak and cheese in DMV that was better, I'm not sure if could. High quality steak, good portion. Good customer service...also fast. Was $10 for the half with no side or drink. Worth it.

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    Awesome cheesesteak. Quick, friendly service. Old-school vibe. I was starving and this hit the spot.

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    I paid $30 for a cheesesteak that was average at best, albeit with extra meat. Feels like it changed with the different owners.

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    1 year ago

    Spicy American is like that. The melted cheese with the spicy relish will have your tastebuds relishing on the first bite two days later

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    The cheesesteaks were average. The fries were good. The service was good. The price seemed high for the quality.

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    Amazing food, this is my go to when I'm in the city. The food is always fresh and cooked to order.

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    Best pizza around . I use to go every week I would get everybody there owe because it's too too good to share!!!!!!10 out of 10

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    The steak and cheese subs are phenomenal! The fries are a must have with the sandwich! I have never been disappointed!!

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    Two Haiku Review:…read more Great New York style slice. Just so you know, it's better to get a full pie, Plus who doesn't want more pizza? My favorite is the sausage/pepper.

    Pizza served up cold and slow…read more A sometimes-good walk-up shop with NY-style pre-made slices and some beer in cans available. You order at the counter or online and pick-up. Open late. When I had ordered previously, I always found that my pie was not ready and I had to wait. Each time, I waited a bit longer, and each time, still not ready. So, this time, ordered my pizza before 9:00 PM and did not depart immediately -- but instead waited a full 20 minutes before even walking there slow. When I arrived, the pizza was..... still not ready. It occurs to me that this shop is situated in a time zone that is somehow TEN MINUTES BEHIND the time your order is due. The guy says "five minutes." In any case, I stand, I wait.... and I.... wait some more. It wasn't five minutes. Lots of workers standing. Nearing the 9:30 mark, someone finally says "have you been helped?" And whadda ya know? Found out the reason I was still waiting - BECAUSE MY PIE WAS SITTING THERE THE WHOLE DAMN TIME! Getting cold. She says "we're just getting that cut up." But they weren't - it was already cut. They took one of their old pies off the rack and slid it right into a box. It wasn't in the oven. I could feel it was cold, but yes, I took it and went home. I can't say you couldn't eat it but.... it wasn't good. We did eat some of it, but only after baking it in my own oven. Good thing I ordered in advance, eh? If you are going to do a take out here, my advice would be to skip ordering altogether, and just go there and get the slices yourself. They won't be too fresh, but at least it will be fast. Better yet, go across the street to Quincy Hall, (or over to Wise Guys) where they will bake the pizza to order and have it hot and ready when you arrive. Keep in mind here they charge $32 for a pizza, full price only. NOT worth it, won't be back, do not recommend.

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    We've had Timber pizza out of their Mclean location but we haven't tried their empanadas...but have…read morewanted to! Ordered it as a quick snack to share because at 3 for $10 it's a pretty good price in this food hall. The service was fine, though a little slow. Wasn't sure if this was made on the spot or just heated up, but they seemed to struggle with the timing (it's quite charred), so I wouldn't recommend if you like charred. Also worth mentioning that calling this an "empanadas" is a bit of a stretch given it's made out of pizza dough rather than a crispier flaky dough. The brisket inside was very tasty (and the main thing I wanted to try as I know they collaborate with others on it), but the pineapple chutney sauce? Not what I expected. It was like a sweet curry with a pineapple aftertaste :/ I was definitely expecting a more tangy or spicy sauce to go with the brisket and felt the sauce was a miss.

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    THE BENTLEY! Tomato sauce, provolone and mozzarella blend, cured chorizo, soppressata, Peruvian sweet peppers, spicy honey
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    We often seek out local, neighborhood places when we travel, instead of big name franchises, which…read moreis how we found Quincy Hall. Fun and lively atmosphere, staff is super friendly, and the menu has a great variety of food items for all different tastes. There's definitely something for everyone! Their bar menu is awesome! Amazing selection of beer and creative cocktails. Food was delicious, drinks were excellent, and we loved the vibe. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

    Quincy Hall was one of the first local spots I visited when I moved to Arlington! It's great! I…read moreknow that Arlington has an oversaturation if sports bars (not an issue with me as a sports fan) but Quincy Hall is so much more than a place you go to watch a game. On Mondays and Tuesdays they host Trivia. On Saturday nights they do karaoke. There's also two dart boards as well. It's a place you can go and vibe and wind down after a day at work. I usually am a regular as I go on Tuesdays for Trivia night. I like that the tables have QR codes codes so you can order directly from the table on your phone. Of course if you prefer the old-fashioned way, you can ways go to the cash register by the bar and place and order. I've had the pizza before and it rocks! My go-to is the pepperoni pizza or sometimes if the pizza of the month sounds good I'll get a few slices of that. The standard pizza is very NY-style. But they also have Detroit style which is pretty great as well. I've also tried the nachos, pretzel, French fries, chicken park sub, and the chicken tenders. But I gotta say I really enjoy the pizza at Quincy Hall the most!

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    Solid Neapolitan from Pupatella. The pepperoni pie had a properly charred, blistered crust with…read moregood chew, fresh mozzarella, basil, and crisp-edged cup pepperoni that crisped up nicely. Sauce was bright and not over-applied. The fried mozzarella balls were golden and crunchy outside, melty inside, and came with marinara and a sweet chili dipping sauce. Good order to split.

    We happen to stumble upon this location. We have been to the Alexandria location quite a few times…read moreand I will say I think I enjoyed this location most mainly because its more spacious. I will also add it was clean as well. We went here for pi day and the pizza pie did not disappoint. I ate all that goodness in one sitting. That's how good that pizza was. I truly felt like fat bastard and told that margarita pizza get in my belly. Everything was cooked to perfection. The freshly squeezed lemonade was really good but I dont think they offer free refills because we never got one and I wish they did because it was so delicious. Our server was very polite and greeted us with a glass of water which is always appreciated. The food didnt take long to arrive at our table. I have to add these pizza are pretty pricey. This is a treat yourself pizza pie not a everyday day pizza pie. But, if you got it like that by all means go weekly. You will not be disappointed. If not go monthly. Overall, its a good dining experience. I would definitely recommend.

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