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Ray's Hell-Burger

1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 841-0001
Ranked #5 of 332 restaurants in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 222 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Tables were dirty. Service was prompt. Meat cooked to order but definitely better around. This place is thriving on the hype. The 'seasoning' ruins the actual burger taste!!! Won't go back, that's for sure. Way too $$$ - 2 burgers, 1 small skin fries & 2 milk shakes $28 = empty dissatisfied wallet :( More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Interesting flavors, marvelous meat quality, good service. Nothing negative to say about the experience. Limited parking. More

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Arlington, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I don't love Ray's. I think there are better burgers and Ray'sservings are just too huge making the burger awkward and messy to consume. I prefer Elevation Burger for price, portion size and even ambiance. More

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Philadelphia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I don't like chain restaurants, and while I do enjoy fine dining it's not my favorite. This is my kind of place... It's simple and what it does it does well. In fact finding this place by my Hotel was the highlight of my trip to DC. One of the best burgers I have ever had, and I can't wait... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We had lunch at Ray's and then tried Five Guys, both visited by President Obama. Well for us, hands down. Ray's won. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Many places claim hot, juicy, and delicious hamburgers, but it really is just advertising spin. At Ray's the hamburgers really are hot, juicy and delicious. They also offers many other options including buffalo meat, chicken, etc. Can't wait to go back the next time we're in Rosselyn. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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148 reviews 148 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
144 helpful votes 144 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Open your mouth wide, and I mean wide so you can get the first bite. It is a huge hamburger. My visiting Parisian friends looked stupefied when our meal arrived. For them the pride of American burgers is "MacDo" which is a midget compared to Ray's. They managed to find plastic utensils allowing them to have their bites which they... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We stumbled upon Ray's Hell Burger, and not knowing it was famous in the area decided to give it a try based on how many people were already lined up at 11AM on a Saturday morning. The burgers were perfectly cooked and had no need for any frills. Every bite was heaven! The sweet potato fries alone are enough of... More

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Santa Ana, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The service was good. The burger was awesome and the mac and cheese was bonafide homemade and very good. Loved this place and it was minutes walking from the Hyatt Arlington More

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encinitas ca
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

So, if you like a good burger, it doesn't get any better than Ray's. If it's good enough for Obama, you must go. We split a burger so we wouldn't feel so guilty and it was worth every calorie. More

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