First Down Sports Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)
First Down Sports Bar & Grill in Arlington, VA offers a divey, casual atmosphere with outdoor seating and a full bar, making it the perfect spot for a night out. The menu features a variety of mouth-watering starters like Buffalo Shrimp and Loaded Nachos, along with delicious burgers like the Coyote Burger and The Ballston Boss. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful Chicken Wings, especially the boneless Ghost Pepper option. The spacious interior is great for watching sports on multiple TVs, and the friendly staff ensures quick service. Whether you're a fan of spicy wings or hearty burgers, First Down Sports Bar & Grill is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious American comfort food in a vibrant sports bar setting.
Fowl Play
Chicken Wings
Traditional bone-in or boneless buffalo style wings fried and shaken in your choice of any of our bring the heat flavor sauces served with veggies and your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing
Chicken Tenders
Fried Chicken Tenders: Country-Style breaded boneless chicken tenders. Grilled Chicken Tenders: Marinated seasoned chicken strips
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce
Buffalo Shrimp
Fried shrimp with our signature mild sauce on the side
Fully Loaded Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with our homemade chili (beef), mixed cheddar & jack cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, jalapenos, diced onions, and sour cream.
First Down Skins
Potato skins topped with chicken tossed in our signature mild sauce, with cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles, served with a side of sour cream
Mac & Cheese Bites
Mac and cheese just got better; stuffed into battered, bite sized triangles
Chicken or Steak Quesadilla
Served traditional style with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, onions, and green peppers. Served with sour cream and salsa the side
Loaded French Fries, Waffle Fries, or Curly Fries
Fries topped with melted cheese, chili, and bacon.
Triple Play Sliders
Three beef sliders with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and American cheese
Tex Mex Eggrolls
A mildly spicy blend of peppers, onions, corn, black beans, chicken, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried until golden brown served with spicy ranch
Bavarian Pretzel Bites
A generous portion of bite sized pretzels served with yellow mustard
Sports Sampler
A mix of bone-in wings, mac-and-cheese bites, mozzarella sticks, tortilla chips, and Bavarian pretzel bites served with queso, marinara, yellow mustard, & spicy ranch dipping sauces
Jumbo Onion Rings
Golden-Crispy Onion Rings
Starters
Burgers
Create Your Own Burger
A seasoned juicy beef patty with your choice of toppings
The Strasburger
A seasoned juicy beef patty with all the heat thrown on it topped with melted pepperjack cheese, our signature madness flavor sauce, jalapenos, and your choice of toppings
Bacon Cheddar Burger
A seasoned juicy beef patty topped with applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, and your choice of toppings.
Coyote Burger
A seasoned juicy beef patty topped with applewood bacon, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, and crowned with a fried egg
The Ballston Boss
Two seasoned juicy beef patties with your choice of cheese and toppings
Hot Dogs
Two franks on hot dog buns leaded with chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onions served with a side of fries.
Hot Diggity Dog
On the Sidelines
French Fries
Waffle Fries
Curly Fries
Chili Bowl
A bowl of our homemade recipe served with sour cream.
Grilled Vegetable of the Day
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and our grilled chicken tossed in our signature Medium sauce. Served with your choice of dressing.
Crispy Chicken BLT Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with crispy chicken breast strips, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of dressing
Black and Bleu Steak Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with seasoned grilled steak, applewood bacon, tomatoes, and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with your choice of dressing.
Wedge Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with bleu cheese crumbles, applewood bacon, and tomatoes
On the Green
Wraps
Veggie Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, green peppers, avocado spread and spicy ranch in a tortilla wrap
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken marinated in our signature medium sauce with lettuce, tomato, onions and bleu cheese dressing
Chicken BBQ Hail Mary Wrap
Grilled chicken topped with applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, and your choice of our homemade BBQ, BBQ medium, or BBQ madness sauce
Steak and Cheese Wrap
Grilled steak with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese
The California Wrap
Turkey, avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese in a tortilla wrap
The B-A-B-E Wrap
Blackened chicken breast, avocado, mayonnaise, Applewood bacon and a fried egg in a tortilla wrap
Black & Bleu Wrap
Sliced tri-tip sirloin, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing & crumbles in a tortilla wrap
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, mayo and onions served on a toasted Brioche bun.
Game Ball
Grilled chicken breast marinated in our signature medium sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, onions and your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing served on a toasted Brioche bun.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Creamy American cheese melted for you on toasted bread
The Wild Wild West
Our crispy chicken sandwich topped with applewood bacon, melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and our signature BBQ sauce on a toasted Brioche bun
Hokie Club Sandwich
A double-decker sandwich stacked high with turkey, roast beef, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, Mozzarella and American cheese.
Sandwiches
Street Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Grilled chicken marinated in our signature medium sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, mixed cheese, and chipotle sauce
Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
Battered shrimp tossed in our signature Honey Lime Sriracha sauce with diced cucumbers, onions, and bleu cheese crumbles
Steak Tacos
Seasoned tri-tip, pico de gallo, lettuce, and mixed cheese
Brownie Sundae
Warm chocolate brownie topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce