While it was a bit awkward when we drove up and realized this place is inside a Whole Foods, I am glad we gave it a shot. We were looking for a place to get pizza and a beer while we watched a Sunday night football game. The good sized dining area was full of sports fans watching football on multiple screens. All the games were on. The draft beer section and our pizza were actually really good. We were very happy with our choice in beer and pizza. The crust was nice and chewy and very well made. Food and drinks are decently priced and we took half a pizza home for leftovers.
Alex N.
This place is nothing special and the offerings are mediocre and expensive. I can get better food at the nearby restaurants like Silver Diner, Red Robin, and TGI Fridays, which all serve similar cuisine. The photos you see of the interior are all misleading, as it is most definitely no longer a "Sports Bar" and most of the TVs have been removed to discourage any sort of gathering for watching sports. In fact, if you were to go in there, you'd simply think it was anything but a "Sports Bar", despite the name, as the sports stuff is also gone from the interior dressings. Basically, you can go to the counter and order a burger, chicken tenders, or other such things and sit down and eat it there, while one of the few remaining TVs shows whatever sports channel it's set on. It's my understanding that WF no longer wants to operate it as a "Sports Bar" or full restaurant and likely made that decision after the restaurant closures in 2019/2020, but they clearly can't shut it down without leaving a gap in their prepared food offerings.
Sam E.
It's gone downhill rapidly over the past year plus. Higher prices, smaller portions, and a worse menu. They've apparently just started charging for condiments as well. Ordered chicken strips and was told I'd have to pay for barbeque sauce. The burgers are worse too now. And they only come with American cheese. Can no longer order a half dozen wings either. This was a 5-star place for several years, and just got completely decimated between 2021 and now. We hardly ever go anymore.
Rosalee G.
I ordered the Cantina burger with a side of fries and specifically asked that all of my food is well done and extra crispy. The Hostess told the chef what my order was and he proceeded to prepare my food. I observed that the chef changed the receipt machine and was about to prepare my food without changing his gloves. I asked him to and did so. I also reminded him that I ordered extra crispy fries and well done meat. He cooked everything in 7 minutes. The fries looked brown, but was limp as his member! $14 for some food idiots can not cook!
L K.
Cati, get a life. Your review is out of touch w reality. You are no food critic -- hold on to your day job !!!
Cati B.
This place is joke. First off can't find the bar to begin with because it's tucked inside of Whole Foods. The whole place is quiet like a prayer session! No sports audio no music no nothing. It says wait to be seated but there's no one to be found. Would never in a million years label this locate a "sports bar" It feels like a college lunch room... I gave it one star in hops my wings will come out tasting decent. Very awkward place...(Edited) got my wings.. I'm thoroughly not impressed and highly disappointed
John R.
Walked in thinking this was a sports bar. It turned out it was a kids and parents eaterie with more of a cafeteria feel.
Jon R.
Best spot for happy hour local craft beers and tasty quality food!! Kind staff and great atmosphere! Great place to grab and beer and catch a game.
Kareem T.
It was almost the best place to watch all the World Cup 2018 games!! Starting from the very big main screen to more than 14 other screens around you from all sides , good drinks and amazing organic food and the prices are amazing! What I love about them that you can get food from the bar which is amazing or you can get anything you want from any stations inside whole foods!! Seafood, BBQ , Ramen , Grilled Cheese , Pizza , Subs ... yes all of these are the stations inside whole foods!! At the sport bar itself I love the burgers specially the special ones they make from time to time , I loved their cheesesteak and their house chips!! I always see the people around me getting a huge Nachos plate but it's just too big for me but I'll definitely get it if I have company with me! You also have a huge list of draft beer! I love it when they put outdoor seats and special outdoor TVs that stay bright even if it's very sunny outside. Conclusion: the best sport bar in the area with only BIG problem ! They close ridiculously early at 9 PM! Some big games and football games stay waaay past that! You can't depend on them for these games! :( If you haven't been there yet, try it and pray for me! Lol :)
Robert K.
This is a little hidden gem inside of the Fairfax Whole Foods. A hole selection of changing craft brews are available for a great price. No table side service, instead you just go to the counter to order both food and brews. The menu is pretty limited to burgers, nachos, wings, and hot dogs but this is really all you need. During the warmer months, there are TVs outside and live music on Friday's and Saturday's.
Finally decided to try this place out. They open right at 11 so it's better to get there right when it opens, as they get very crowded especially on the weekend! We ordered: Tator Puffs - your standard tots, but very crispy, freshly made and delicious, would definitely get again! Brisket Burger - My husband ordered this behemoth of a burger! Very juicy, a good amount of brisket in the burger! Definitely a good pick! Veggie burger - I enjoyed this burger a lot. Veggie burgers are usually a hit or miss for me, and this was a sure hit! The patty was very very juicy, delicious and packed. The texture was also very unique. Will definitely get again and make sure you get it with cheddar cheese :) Nachos - huge serving, might be good to share with 4 people, nothing special but delicious and a big heaping blob of fresh guac! yum! The service is quite fast and the servers are REALLY nice! We can't wait to go back and try their .39 cent thursday night wings!
Marlene M.
Granted, I've already written an extensive review on my love for Whole Foods, which includes a shout-out to Sports Spot and its wings. But after a recent takeout order here, I thought it merited its own review. The food here is really, really good. On a recent cold and wet Saturday night, we picked up BBQ wings, onion strings (that's right, not "rings") and fries. The wings were dry rubbed and amazing! No messy BBQ sauce covering your mouth, chin and fingers. Clean, slightly crispy exterior and tender, meaty interior. The onion strings don't look like much at first glance but those skinny things are packed with flavor too. And not to mention, you avoid that thing that happens when you bite into an onion ring and the coating and onion separate, leaving you with a thick, soggy onion. I hate that. And the fries. Oh those fries. They're perfection. It's a little annoying that a place known for healthy, organic foods is also good at making fried, non-healthy foods. But they do. They do it very well. Enjoy!
VyVy V.
We went to try their $0.39 cent Thursday wing nights. Your minimum order per flavor has to be 6 wings. We tried the four flavors that were offered (besides naked) and I liked the buffalo and barbeque the best. The General Tso's and Korean flavors were just okay to me. The deal was priced really well but it can also make you full fast since the wings are breaded. You are also not allowed to have any to go boxes for the wings due to the deal. I look forward to going back and trying some of their other nightly deals.
J B.
The servers are great. The beer selection is incredible. The beer prices are right. So, then why am I giving the Sports Spot 3 Stars. If you are going only for beer and pizza, then this is a perfect. in fact, were I just rating the servers i would give the group 10 stars. However, the food is horrible. I have ordered a burger on four occasions. Each time it has been severely over cooked. Each time I have asked for it to be cooked less. I also tried the salmon sandwich - not so good. The wings... I'm not a fan.
John L.
For the surrounding area the value here is awesome. Great rotating selection of both local and non-local craft beers. If you want to get in to craft beer or already are, this is the place to get good beer at a fair price. Solid TV setup to hang out and watch games and the food is good. The staff here is always awesome but I come back often mostly because of the service provided by Adam. I've worked in restaurants over 10 years and Adam is the epitomy of customer service. He knows how to treat people and is fantastic at his job. If you want food, don't come on wed. night after 6 unless you want to stand in line for a while due to wing special. Either way the staff here is efficent and friendly and once I bring friends here they quit giving me a hard time about hanging out at a grocery store.
While it was a bit awkward when we drove up and realized this place is inside a Whole Foods, I am glad we gave it a shot. We were looking for a place to get pizza and a beer while we watched a Sunday night football game. The good sized dining area was full of sports fans watching football on multiple screens. All the games were on. The draft beer section and our pizza were actually really good. We were very happy with our choice in beer and pizza. The crust was nice and chewy and very well made. Food and drinks are decently priced and we took half a pizza home for leftovers.
This place is nothing special and the offerings are mediocre and expensive. I can get better food at the nearby restaurants like Silver Diner, Red Robin, and TGI Fridays, which all serve similar cuisine. The photos you see of the interior are all misleading, as it is most definitely no longer a "Sports Bar" and most of the TVs have been removed to discourage any sort of gathering for watching sports. In fact, if you were to go in there, you'd simply think it was anything but a "Sports Bar", despite the name, as the sports stuff is also gone from the interior dressings. Basically, you can go to the counter and order a burger, chicken tenders, or other such things and sit down and eat it there, while one of the few remaining TVs shows whatever sports channel it's set on. It's my understanding that WF no longer wants to operate it as a "Sports Bar" or full restaurant and likely made that decision after the restaurant closures in 2019/2020, but they clearly can't shut it down without leaving a gap in their prepared food offerings.
It's gone downhill rapidly over the past year plus. Higher prices, smaller portions, and a worse menu. They've apparently just started charging for condiments as well. Ordered chicken strips and was told I'd have to pay for barbeque sauce. The burgers are worse too now. And they only come with American cheese. Can no longer order a half dozen wings either. This was a 5-star place for several years, and just got completely decimated between 2021 and now. We hardly ever go anymore.
I ordered the Cantina burger with a side of fries and specifically asked that all of my food is well done and extra crispy. The Hostess told the chef what my order was and he proceeded to prepare my food. I observed that the chef changed the receipt machine and was about to prepare my food without changing his gloves. I asked him to and did so. I also reminded him that I ordered extra crispy fries and well done meat. He cooked everything in 7 minutes. The fries looked brown, but was limp as his member! $14 for some food idiots can not cook!
Cati, get a life. Your review is out of touch w reality. You are no food critic -- hold on to your day job !!!
This place is joke. First off can't find the bar to begin with because it's tucked inside of Whole Foods. The whole place is quiet like a prayer session! No sports audio no music no nothing. It says wait to be seated but there's no one to be found. Would never in a million years label this locate a "sports bar" It feels like a college lunch room... I gave it one star in hops my wings will come out tasting decent. Very awkward place...(Edited) got my wings.. I'm thoroughly not impressed and highly disappointed
Walked in thinking this was a sports bar. It turned out it was a kids and parents eaterie with more of a cafeteria feel.
Best spot for happy hour local craft beers and tasty quality food!! Kind staff and great atmosphere! Great place to grab and beer and catch a game.
It was almost the best place to watch all the World Cup 2018 games!! Starting from the very big main screen to more than 14 other screens around you from all sides , good drinks and amazing organic food and the prices are amazing! What I love about them that you can get food from the bar which is amazing or you can get anything you want from any stations inside whole foods!! Seafood, BBQ , Ramen , Grilled Cheese , Pizza , Subs ... yes all of these are the stations inside whole foods!! At the sport bar itself I love the burgers specially the special ones they make from time to time , I loved their cheesesteak and their house chips!! I always see the people around me getting a huge Nachos plate but it's just too big for me but I'll definitely get it if I have company with me! You also have a huge list of draft beer! I love it when they put outdoor seats and special outdoor TVs that stay bright even if it's very sunny outside. Conclusion: the best sport bar in the area with only BIG problem ! They close ridiculously early at 9 PM! Some big games and football games stay waaay past that! You can't depend on them for these games! :( If you haven't been there yet, try it and pray for me! Lol :)
This is a little hidden gem inside of the Fairfax Whole Foods. A hole selection of changing craft brews are available for a great price. No table side service, instead you just go to the counter to order both food and brews. The menu is pretty limited to burgers, nachos, wings, and hot dogs but this is really all you need. During the warmer months, there are TVs outside and live music on Friday's and Saturday's.
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Finally decided to try this place out. They open right at 11 so it's better to get there right when it opens, as they get very crowded especially on the weekend! We ordered: Tator Puffs - your standard tots, but very crispy, freshly made and delicious, would definitely get again! Brisket Burger - My husband ordered this behemoth of a burger! Very juicy, a good amount of brisket in the burger! Definitely a good pick! Veggie burger - I enjoyed this burger a lot. Veggie burgers are usually a hit or miss for me, and this was a sure hit! The patty was very very juicy, delicious and packed. The texture was also very unique. Will definitely get again and make sure you get it with cheddar cheese :) Nachos - huge serving, might be good to share with 4 people, nothing special but delicious and a big heaping blob of fresh guac! yum! The service is quite fast and the servers are REALLY nice! We can't wait to go back and try their .39 cent thursday night wings!
Granted, I've already written an extensive review on my love for Whole Foods, which includes a shout-out to Sports Spot and its wings. But after a recent takeout order here, I thought it merited its own review. The food here is really, really good. On a recent cold and wet Saturday night, we picked up BBQ wings, onion strings (that's right, not "rings") and fries. The wings were dry rubbed and amazing! No messy BBQ sauce covering your mouth, chin and fingers. Clean, slightly crispy exterior and tender, meaty interior. The onion strings don't look like much at first glance but those skinny things are packed with flavor too. And not to mention, you avoid that thing that happens when you bite into an onion ring and the coating and onion separate, leaving you with a thick, soggy onion. I hate that. And the fries. Oh those fries. They're perfection. It's a little annoying that a place known for healthy, organic foods is also good at making fried, non-healthy foods. But they do. They do it very well. Enjoy!
We went to try their $0.39 cent Thursday wing nights. Your minimum order per flavor has to be 6 wings. We tried the four flavors that were offered (besides naked) and I liked the buffalo and barbeque the best. The General Tso's and Korean flavors were just okay to me. The deal was priced really well but it can also make you full fast since the wings are breaded. You are also not allowed to have any to go boxes for the wings due to the deal. I look forward to going back and trying some of their other nightly deals.
The servers are great. The beer selection is incredible. The beer prices are right. So, then why am I giving the Sports Spot 3 Stars. If you are going only for beer and pizza, then this is a perfect. in fact, were I just rating the servers i would give the group 10 stars. However, the food is horrible. I have ordered a burger on four occasions. Each time it has been severely over cooked. Each time I have asked for it to be cooked less. I also tried the salmon sandwich - not so good. The wings... I'm not a fan.
For the surrounding area the value here is awesome. Great rotating selection of both local and non-local craft beers. If you want to get in to craft beer or already are, this is the place to get good beer at a fair price. Solid TV setup to hang out and watch games and the food is good. The staff here is always awesome but I come back often mostly because of the service provided by Adam. I've worked in restaurants over 10 years and Adam is the epitomy of customer service. He knows how to treat people and is fantastic at his job. If you want food, don't come on wed. night after 6 unless you want to stand in line for a while due to wing special. Either way the staff here is efficent and friendly and once I bring friends here they quit giving me a hard time about hanging out at a grocery store.