The Capital Burger

"It is more a place to go and hang out with your friends. Not sure I’d consider it a date night restaurant. The pickles are served with every meal, and were tasty. The Brussel sprout appetizer was the best thing we ordered, however a bit heavy because the oil and bacon, but delicious. We ordered two different burgers both cooked medium well. This is where the fail occurred. One came out red, blood was on the bun, the other burger was well done. I only ate edges of my medium rare burger, but my waiter didn’t notice how under cooked it was. Getting the temperature correct is crucial and was not achieved on either entree. My truffle fries were not hot, just warm, so maybe they had been sitting. We will not be going back."

"Great appetizers and burgers, maybe best in town! Cocktails were also amazing. I had the Grapefruit Martini and was pleasantly surprised at how well the gin, grapefruit, lemon, and thyme complemented each other - great combination! My friend got the bacon Old Fashioned. The drink was great but I was shocked that it did not come with a clear ice cube. Anyone going this far with their cocktails should invest time to make clear ice for their cocktails."

"We stopped in here on our way to make a flight out of Dulles airport. Overall, we had a very nice experience. The stand out was the Capital burger with caramelized onions. It was absolutely delicious. The cheeseburger was good, but paled in comparison to the Capital burger. Prices were pretty reasonable for the location and quality of the food. The restaurant is well used and could use a good deep cleaning and freshening. Our service was excellent. Parking is free in the local garage after 5 PM. You pay for parking on the street and the restaurant does not validate."

"The restaurant and its staff are great, but I must say the food left much to be desired. During my first visit, we began with some overly sweet pickles that could have easily passed as dessert. Then came the burgers, and I opted for Brussels sprouts as a healthier side dish, but to my surprise, they were loaded with sugar. Why add sugar to everything? However, I’m grateful that they took it back with no fee when I asked for a replacement side dish (this is why I think service is good). The burger itself was excessively salty, to the point where I couldn't finish it, despite its juiciness and great texture. What was peculiar is that I noticed no one around us was able to finish their burgers either, not sure why. I'd like to mention that I came to the restaurant while feeling quite hungry and had room for three burgers. So, it wasn't an issue of portion size. To be fair, the ambiance and service were excellent. If you don't mind sugar in all your courses, from appetizers to dessert, you'll likely enjoy your experience."