Ballston Local has such a great happy hour! Awesome drink specials, tasty food, and a fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Service was friendly and quick too. My friends got burger with fries and beer combo. I got nachos and added chicken for $2 extra. Definitely will be of my go-to spots when I'm in the area.

Wandered into this place since the coffee shop next door ran out of food, but glad we got to try it…read moreout. We were the only customers in the beginning but more people trickled in while we were eating. We shared the short rib poutine and the double stack burger. Both were ok- nothing special to make me order again. The burger had some hard pieces in it- bone? Bit into more than once (spread out in the burger) and had to spit out several times (eek). Server was nice- checked in. Would like to come back and try some other menu items. We did 2 hour street parking - unsure if they validate or have other parking options nearby.

Yeong is a wonderful bar keeper. I stayed at the Westin for four nights recently and he always knew…read morewhat I was drinking. His football trivia knowledge is next level. Funny guy. Decent food, but if I return (and I hope I do) I hope Yeong is still there.

The food is excellent for happy hour and dinner. I loved my truffle mushroom pizza and the chopped…read moresalad was delicious. The bread they serve with the baked brie is a delicious sourdough and the drinks are great. The breakfast, on the other hand, is nothing exciting even though it's a Westin property and they focus on wellness. They had a couple of interesting, healthy beverages, and that was it. Francisco, who is one of the evening servers is fantastic and he's also a great bartender along with the other Indian bartender. Those guys are great. However, the morning team has a lot of room for improvement. They were friendly to me but completely disorganized amongst themselves. In fact, I didn't even bother with my second breakfast, which was free because what was the point between bad service and mediocre food. The place is spacious and they do lots of cooking classes which appear quite festive and enjoyable for groups. There's plenty of seating options that make it wonderful for everyone.

Decided to hit up Quincy Hall for happy hour today. Ended up getting a couple of slices, speciality…read moredrinks and sparkling wine. They have food and drink happy hour specials until 6. I got mushroom slices and the sweet passion drink which was really good. My friend got pepperoni slices. We sat at the bar and service was quick. Food also came our quickly, despite them having a large group of 150. The slices are pretty large and taste so good. Definitely great for beer drinkers and game watches! We were mostly tended to by Matt but all the staff circled frequently to check in. This is definitely a great bar to watch games due to the large quantity of tvd all over. The bar is massive and spans the entire length of the venue.

Stopped by here for a love island watch party and it was a blast!…read more There were plenty of TVs and seating, the staff were super friendly and they kept the place open 30 min past closing time for everyone to finish the episode. We tried the fries and mozz sticks and they were both good while we watched along! I will definitely be back before the season is over!

It's World Cup season, and a VA resident asked me where he should watch the game. I had not been…read morehere in years, but I usually remembered all of the TVs around and those epic wings and cocktails. He took my advice, and we decide to make it a full outing. We showed up an hour and a half before the game started and got the last table in the entire bar. If you know this place, you know it is huge. I knew it was a good option for watching the game, but I didn't realize everybody else knew too . Since my last visit years ago, they have switched to QR code orders -- unless you are sitting at the bar I'm guessing. As I said, the place was absolutely full, but there was never a long wait time between ordering and receiving food and drinks. They had a fun 20 wing platter for $25.99 with some unique flavors representing different countries... USA (Buffalo Garlic), Spain (pollo asado), South Korea (SPICY), and Mexico (Creamy Cilantro)... I think I got those right, but wow what a feast! Yeah, I didn't take a pic, I'm sorry lol. The cheapest cocktails were $6, but others ranged from $8-12, so not bad at all. Everyone had a great time and I forgot how fun it is. But my special someone is a 5 minute walk away, so I ought to be returning more regularly :). Oh, the only thing was that we had to ask for water and it wasn't brought otherwise. It was a hot day, and there were 6 of us, so we needed a lot of water haha. But a simple ask and it was brought out quickly. In my opinion, they should do it automatically though!

We arrived at our hotel fairly late and the hotel restaurant was already closed. This place was…read morelocated directly across the street and was open super late. Perfect. I did not want to eat fried or super unhealthy food since it was late but this place looked like the best option. We decided to sit at the bar area right by the entrance since it was empty. It did not take long for the bartender to approach us and offered drinks. Hubs and I both ordered beers on tap, which were delivered not too long after we ordered. I was in the mood for wings and decided to go for the boneless option since hubs only likes those and I definitely was not going to finish. I also wanted a veggie option so I went with the veggie wrap. Hubs ordered the Tex-Mex eggrolls. Our food arrived at an appropriate time and was correct. The food was okay but not out of this world, which we were expecting. We both enjoyed the veggie wrap though. This place is a good option for watching sports and if they're open late. The place is also big in size.

Came in for quick drinks Saturday before watching the new spider man movie with my husband since it…read morewas across the mezzanine level in the Ballston quarters. We got the espress-oh! Martini and the It's giving tropical cocktail. Both tasted great and were garnished with a right balance of liqueur. total came to $25 with tips. The servers were friendly, professional and quick with the drinks. The atmosphere is modern, social and fun with upbeat music mixes. Definitely worth it for a social night out.

Walked in and thought omg this place is dead as a door know. But they have 3 levels if I'm…read moreremembering right. Went to the 3rd level and it was popping. There was music, games and all the other diners. My server was pretty good but drinks and food was mediocre. WARNING-- if you're planning to order wings--just know that you only get 6 for $18 because the count isn't listed on the menu. I felt like I was taken advantage of because that's RIDICULOUS!!! I've never been charged that much for party wings, even at upscale restaurants.When my wings were sat down in a tiny bowl, I was livid.....I felt like it was highway robbery and definitely not worth the price. The only cool thing about this place was the free Photo Booth I noticed when leaving. It was free to take videos and pictures then send to your phone via text messages. I wouldn't recommend the food or drinks here because the price gouging is insane and there are way better places to eat and drink in the area. Also, there wasn't a Dj present because I kept hearing the same songs being played as if there was a playlist being played from a device of some sort. On a good note --the restrooms were pretty clean and they have board games to play on the first level where you enter at. It was ok, but I highly doubt I'd return.

My girlfriends and I had dinner at Hawkers Asian Street Food last night and it was absolutely…read moredelicious and perfect. The decor is fun, playful, and really creates a great atmosphere. The food all comes as small plates so it's perfect for a crowd that likes to order many dishes and share everything. Our server was very friendly and even brought us a complimentary espresso martini which was so good!

Located across the street from the Ballston Mall…read more We came late morning on a Sunday and the restaurant, both inside and outside, was pretty much empty of customers. I wasn't happy when the hostess tried that stupid restaurant trick where they try to seat you at the worst and smallest table (which did not have an umbrella) when most of the other tables are available. But I insisted on, and received, a better table. For a starter we ordered the Pok Pok wings, hoping that they were like the amazing and wonderful Pok Pok wings that were at the now long-gone Andy Ricker Pok Pok restaurants in Portland, OR. Hawker's Pok Pok chicken wings were not like the Portland Pok Pok wings but nonetheless, Hawker's Pok Pok (party) wings were excellent. We loved the flavors and the crispy battered texture. We also ordered the Crispy Wontons. These gingery babies were pleasantly plump. For an entrée, JP ordered the lamb udon and thought it was delicious. I ordered the chicken and shrimp Phad Thai. It also was tasty, perhaps a little on the spicy hot side. Lastly, I ordered a pork belly bun (the order comes with two steamed buns). These came with mustard greens. I thought the buns were just okay. The steamed buns should've been more fluffy and the five spice seasoning on the pork was pretty overwhelming. But yet, considering that service was decent and there's enough good stuff on the menu, we will be back.

Fantastic food, service and authentic ambiance, the best Latin food I've had. We ordered salteñas,…read moreceviche, and silpancho and all three were outstanding. Music was playing, people were dancing, and the margaritas were MUY BUENAS! And so was the dessert "ChocoFlan" . Recommend this place to have great food and have a great time

Amazing atmosphere and music here! I come here often and sit for a while since the place has a…read moregreat positive vibe. The food is well prepared and served with care and a smile, which is very important.

A friend took me to VA due to there being a better beer selection there. His go to is Total Wine &…read moreMore, a chain of stores that specializes in beer, wine, other drinks, etc. This location was great; street parking was easy to find, and it being off the main streets it was quiet and convenient. It was like being a kid in a candy store, way more beer than one person could drink in years. They had a lot of local and regional breweries as well, plus solid selections from around the world. They also had a surprisingly large selection of NA and gluten free beers, which made some of my friends happy to be trying something new. It was all very organized and colorful as well, with wheeled ladders to get to the high stuff. There was a lot kept cold as well. My only main complaint is there were many beers that must be kept cold out on room temperature shelves, which will affect freshness and maybe even make some undrinkable. I did a mixed six pack and bought a variety case of a favorite brewery I can't get at home. Prices were reasonable as well. The staff was great, friendly and fast to help. If you live near one, be sure to join their rewards and discount programs if you're a frequent shopper.

Avoid their wine tasting events…read more 90 minutes of poor information punctuated by cheap, inexpensive and poorly crafted wines. $40 for two people is an outrageous price for a very poor event. Total Wine in Ballston can do much better and provide much better staff members to lead these events.