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    Crystal City Sports Pub

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    418 reviews
    #27 of 724 Restaurants in Arlington
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pub
    529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202-2517
    +1 703-521-8215
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    Open Now:8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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    4.0 418 reviews
    #27 of 724 Restaurants in Arlington, Virginia
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2016, 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Consistently Best wings around... and I highly recommend the Cobb salad!
    Large groups, Bar scene
    Great sports barNice sports bar and restaurant

    Location and contact

    529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202-2517
    2.2 miles from Jefferson Memorial
    Website
    Email
    +1 703-521-8215

    Menu

    SIGNATURE SPECIALS
    $7.99
    $12.99
    Chicken Kabobs*
    Twin Tender chicken medallions marinated in Olive oil, garlic, and spices; skewered with Red onion, mushroom, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomato served over white rice; drizzled with Bourbon glaze
    $16.99
    Twin Chesapeake Crab Cake Platter $27.99
    Colossal Crab Cake Sandwich*
    All lump crab meat with no fillers, blended with the chef's secret seasoning, broiled to perfection; served on a soft brioche roll and a side of fries and tartar sauce. Best Crab Cake in town!
    $15.99
    Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp*
    Grilled Cajun seasoned chicken breast, sautéed with blackened shrimp, spinach, red onion, tomatoes, garlic, and thyme drizzled with our house bourbon glaze; served over mashed potatoes
    $8.99
    Twin Pork Chops*
    Marinated Center cut pork loin chops, grilled to order, served with a baked potato and vegetable medley. Your choice of Plain, Jamaican Jerk or Teriyaki style
    Half Lb. $9.99
    Full Lb. $17.99
    Steamed Spiced Shrimp*
    (Dine-In Only) Plump Gulf shrimp steamed with fresh lemon, White wine, Old Bay seasoning and crushed Red pepper, served with cocktail sauce and drawn butter
    $16.99
    New York Strip*
    12oz. N.Y. Strip steak grilled to order, served with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley
    $11.99
    Golden Ale Fish & Chips*
    Golden Ale beer battered deep fried cod fillets served with fries, creamy coleslaw, and a side of Tartar sauce
    SIDELINES
    $2.79
    Baked Potato
    $3.99
    Loaded Baked Potato
    $2.49
    Steamed Broccoli
    $2.49
    Vegetable Medley
    $1.59
    Garlic Bread
    $2.99
    Mashed Potatoes
    $1.99
    Coleslaw
    $1.99
    Rice Pilaf
    $2.49
    Cottage Cheese
    $2.99
    Fruit Cup
    EXTRA BASES
    $3.99
    Basket of Tortilla Chips
    Side $2.49
    Basket $4.99
    Loaded Tots Basket $7.99
    Potato Tots
    Shredded cheese, bacon, and scallions
    Side $3.99
    Basket $5.99
    Onion Rings
    Beer battered and fried to a golden brown
    Side $2.29
    Basket $4.49
    Crispy Fries
    PRE-GAME WARM UPS
    $9.49
    Buffalo Style $9.99
    Popcorn Shrimp
    Baby shrimp breaded and fried, served with cocktail sauce, garnished with a lemon crown
    $8.99
    Wings, Wings, Wings
    A combination of eight jumbo wings and drums served with fresh celery, and a side of Bleu Cheese dressing. Served your way: Plain, Mild, Hot, BBQ, Adobo, Teriyaki, Old Bay, Red Thai Chili or Jamaican Jerk
    $8.49
    Buffalo Style $8.99
    Chicken Fingers
    Four jumbo chicken tender filets served with fries and a side of Honey Mustard
    $8.49
    Buffalo Chicken Dip
    Hand pulled chicken blended with Frank's Buffalo Hot sauce in a creamy dip served with celery sticks and tortilla chips
    Half Portion $8.49
    Full Portion $12.99
    Nacho Grande
    Oversized portion of tri-colored tortilla chips smothered with Pub style chili, shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and diced red onions; served with a side of sour cream and salsa
    $10.99
    Billy Bayne Steak Bites
    Tender sirloin tips, grilled and lightly seasoned, served with a side of A1 Steak sauce
    $9.49
    Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
    Diced chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos, red peppers, black beans, chili peppers, spinach, corn, cilantro & garlic seasonings wrapped in a flour tortilla, fried to a golden brown, served with a side of Chipotle sour cream
    Single $3.99
    Twin $6.59
    Stadium Pretzel
    Baked jumbo ball park pretzel served with a spicy Creole mustard
    HOME RUN QUESADILLAS
    $7.49
    Home Run Quesadillas
    Two 13" soft flour tortillas stuffed with shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses; served with a side of sour cream and salsa. Pick your tortilla: White, Wheat or Sun-dried Tomato
    HOME RUN QUESADILLAS - ADD-ONS
    3oz. Portions each1.99
    Add-Ons #1
    Add crumbled Italian sausage, diced ham, sliced pepperoni, smoked bacon, or extra cheese
    3oz. Veggie Portions each0.99
    Add-Ons #2
    Add diced tomato, diced onion, sliced jalapenos, diced green peppers, sweet peppers, or sautéed mushrooms
    $2.59
    3oz. Grilled Chicken
    $2.99
    3oz. N.C. Pork BBQ
    BATTER UP PIZZA
    $7.49
    1st Base Cheese Pizza
    10" thin crust pizza topped with zesty tomato sauce smothered with Mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection
    $9.99
    Batters Choice
    1 st Base cheese pizza topped with smoked bacon, diced ham, crumbled Italian sausage, and sliced pepperoni
    $8.49
    Short Stop
    10" thin crust pizza brushed with Olive oil, fresh basil, sliced tomatoes and shredded Mozzarella cheese
    CLUB HOUSE
    Served with your choice of fries, potato tots, potato chips, baked potato, mashed potatoes, side salad, coleslaw, Kraft Mac & Cheese, rice or vegetable. Onion rings may be substituted for an additional $1.49 charge
    $9.49
    Adobo Chicken Sandwich*
    Grilled chicken breast, marinated in Olive oil and Adobo seasoning, on a Brioche roll with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and caramelized onions with a creamy mustard aioli
    $9.49
    Honey-Bourbon BBQ Chicken Sandwich*
    Grilled chicken breast basted in our house honey-bourbon sauce, topped with Cheddar cheese and bacon, served on a Brioche roll
    $10.49
    French Dip
    Slow roasted Top Round beef, sliced deli thin and piled high on a sub roll, topped with Provolone cheese; served with a side of hot au jus
    $10.49
    Philly Style with Grilled Onions & Peppers $11.99
    Shaved Steak and Cheese
    Grilled shaved Rib-Eye steak on a sub roll topped with Provolone cheese, lettuce, and sliced tomato
    $7.99
    Roasted Pork BBQ
    Hand-pulled pork shoulder, marinated in secret spices and braised in beer, served on a brioche roll with a side of BBQ sauce
    $8.99
    New York Reuben
    Hot corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on thick cut toasted Rye bread
    $7.99
    Chicken Cheesesteak Sub
    Chicken cheese steak topped with Provolone cheese and grilled onions on a hoagie roll with shredded lettuce and sliced tomato
    THE ULTIMATE BURGERS*
    8oz. All beef patty cooked to order, served on a Brioche roll; fully dressed with a tomato slice, red onion, lettuce, and a pickle slice
    $8.99
    With Cheese $9.49
    All American
    $12.99
    The Brunch
    "The Ultimate" topped with shaved ham, American cheese, smoked bacon, and a fried egg
    $9.99
    The Black-N-Bleu
    "The Ultimate" sprinkled with blackened spices and topped with crumbled Bleu chees
    $10.99
    The Tex-Mex
    "The Ultimate" topped with Pub chili, shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, and sliced jalapenos
    $10.99
    The Smoke House
    "The Ultimate" topped with your choice of cheese, smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and a side of BBQ sauce
    $10.99
    The Mozzarella
    "The Ultimate" topped with fresh Mozzarella, sliced tomato, and balsamic caramelized red onions
    $10.99
    The Veggie
    Our homemade vegetable blend of garden fresh vegetables with an array of spices topped with sliced avocado and a side of Pico de Gallo
    ON THE GREEN
    Home Style dressings: Bleu cheese, Thousand Island, Honey Mustard, and Ranch. Lighter Side dressings: Lo-Cal Italian, Oil & Vinegar. Vinaigrette dressings: Raspberry, Fat-Free Roasted Garlic, Balsamic, and Sun-Dried Tomato. Extra dressings $0.59 each
    College $5.49
    Pro $7.99
    Classic Garden Salad
    $13.99
    Chicken Quesadilla Salad
    Crisp lettuce mixture topped with fajita style grilled chicken, quesadilla triangles, diced tomatoes, cilantro, red beans, corn salsa, fried tortilla strips, and shredded Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses
    $11.99
    Cobb Salad
    Crisp lettuce mixture topped with diced chicken, crumbled Bleu cheese, shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and hard boiled egg; finished with garlic herb croutons
    College $5.49
    Pro $7.99
    Traditional Caesar
    $14.99
    Billy Bayne Steak Bite Salad
    Crisp lettuce mixture topped with a generous portion of BB steak bites, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and shredded Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses; finished with garlic herb croutons
    $13.99
    Super Bowl Salad
    Crisp lettuce mixture topped sliced ham, turkey, cucumber, red onion, diced tomatoes, and sliced American & Swiss cheeses; finished with garlic herb croutons
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Pub
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Buffet
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    All reviews brunch wings burger crab cakes fries pork chop salad shrimp chilli potatoes crystal city great sports bar nfl games three levels great atmosphere lots of tvs daily specials
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice place to watch sports

    I ate here on Monday Feb 4th with two other people. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. and were seated right away. It is a sports bar with plenty of TV's to watch games. The service and food were both decent. This place is not fine...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank PatrickO604
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Nice sports bar and restaurant

    I stop here every time I’m in ton for business. The food is good and the employees are all very friendly. I would recommend them to anyone visiting the area

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 253tomo
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Just come over

    Wawoooo... I don't know what to say.. This place is f.... Amazing great drinks at happy hour from 5 to 7 pm and food is amazing, very hospital full, you feel home.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank samiz190
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Second review

    Okay, so I went back...after a good experience last year, I decided to take a coworker back and see if it was the same. It absolutely was. I was coming off a long weekend of illness and nothing up till the point I arrived had...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank jamiedN17MF
    Reviewed January 1, 2019 via mobile
    Awesome Place Awesome Food

    I went with a friend to watch the last NFL games of the regular season and we had an awesome time. I like the fact that it is three levels. The third level was definitely my favorite. The second level seemed a little cramped. There...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    1  Thank pghcutie72
    Reviewed November 13, 2018
    Veteran's Day weekend in DC & Arlington

    Was staying at the Crystal City Charmer house a few blocks away and took a walk looking for a place for dinner on a Saturday evening for our family of 9. Decided to give the sports pub a try and glad we did. We were...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Brenda F
    Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
    Hidden Treasure

    Nothing impressive or attractive from the outside, but great environment, awesome service, and delicious burgers on the inside. Don’t judge this place before you go inside.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ReeceDRoberts
    Reviewed November 3, 2018
    Great Experience!

    We were just looking for a nice place to eat—not necessarily looking for a bar or a sports bar. I was pleasantly surprised at the professional and friendly greeting we received as well as the efficient service and fairly extensive menu that offered much more...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Lu-AnnR
    Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile
    Pre-marathon meal

    This is a great place for games,meetings, etc. I would recommend you sit on the 3rd floor for big groups. The nachos with steak is really good. Parking sucks so brace for it.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank kevinparsakia
    Reviewed October 14, 2018
    Not much to look at on the outside, but great appetizers on the inside

    We were referred here by a friend for their great happy hour deals. They were a great deal!! We had the wings and the pizza and it was delicious. We also had an order of the steak tips, which are not appetizers, and they were...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank ColoradoTravelsWorld
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    Response from tj1908 | Reviewed this property |
    Brunch ends at 3 p.m. and at noon during football season.
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    Response from Russ_Riddell | Reviewed this property |
    The selection of craft beers will vary by season. As someone else mentioned, they have several IPAS, local and otherwise. I recall them having a Virginia Summer Ale and Blue Moon on draft as well. Give them a call - I'm... More
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