The Broiler

Arlington, VA · Cheesesteak restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Arlington
#176
of 698 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
The Broiler, 3601 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone
(703) 920-5944
Website
broilersubs.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

The Broiler is a restaurant located in Arlington, VA. It is one of 698 restaurants listed in Arlington. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Arlington city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday9 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tsi Tsi · Feb 2026

Now, is this the best cheese steak I’ve ever had in the DMV? No, but is it good? Absolutely! I would not drive from DC or MD for this but if I am in the area I would definitely stop by. The sandwich is solid, the six inch was thick and filling! The fries were huge as well. Customer service was AMAZING! The guy (sorry forgot his name) that takes orders had a smile on his face the entire time with each customer. The orders come out pretty quickly too. Overall, had a great experience.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 John Almquist · Mar 2026

Honestly, the food was actually amazing here. The fries were impeccably, crispy, hot, and perfect. The deluxe cheesesteak was to die for and order ordering the full size, gets you two full 8 inch cheese steaks for a total of 16 inches of cheesesteak. WOW! The cheeseburger was huge, with any amount of toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, etc., etc., etc. but the flavor of the patty itself was pretty basic and devoid a flavor. Fortunately, they didn’t bathe it in salt or MSG but it could’ve been better. Service was snappy and friendly, but the interior could certainly use an update and a refresh from the 1975 diner style. Heck they still have the original Ms Pac-Man arcade game in the corner. Still only 25 cents. Most of the crowd was old school, hard-working individua

★★★★★ 5.0 Charles Massey · Aug 2025

With so much anticipation about this place I forgot to take pictures before eating. My apologies! However, this was a great find. Being tired of driving from Reston to Oxon Hill to visit the carryout to get a decent steak and cheese I heard about this place from numerous sources. Theories were very reasonable, customer service was on point and the food was good. I love that they have a place to eat in because with all the food we ordered my car would have been crazy. We ordered a whole cheesesteak, half chicken cheesesteak, fries, and a large pizza with pepperoni and sausage. Everything was good but if I had to pick my best it would be the regular cheesesteak. Worth the trip and review! I would recommend this location.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mai Detlefsen · Feb 2026

Went in with my fiance to try the cheesesteaks, they were great. We got a deluxe to share and it huge. The older gentleman at the front who I’m assuming is the owner was a super kind and sweet guy. Definitely come here!!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Matt H · Dec 2025

Probably the best cheese steak I've had in the entire DMV area. Service was quick and easy. The small dining area and overall vibe of the spot is nostalgic to old mom and pop sub shops. Definitely would recommend! The subs are pretty big and I thought the meal was overall a good value!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Cheesesteak restaurant

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