My first trip to the Reston Town Center landed me at The Counter for dinner. From the website it looks like they are a California chain expanding to other states. I’ve never heard of it, but was really excited to build a custom burger once I took a look at their menu. There are all kinds of toppings to choose from. Some are expected like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, but there are some really interesting options like black bean and corn salsa, spicy sour cream, and fried eggs to name a few. The one I put together (pictured below) was a 1/3 lb beef burger on a honey wheat bun, with spicy sour cream, sauteed mushrooms, scallions, gruyere cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, and tomato. It was REALLY good. Cooked medium – pink with a warm red center.
The burger was juicy and the toppings were fresh. If I didn’t gobble a complementary slider while we were waiting on a table, I might have been able to more than half. I was probably also stuffed by the handfuls of sweet potato fries and onion strings. I’d definitely recommend these over regular fries. If it were at all possible, I would have tried a milkshake, but I definitely didn’t leave enough room. Maybe next time!
The Counter Reston
11922 Democracy Drive
Reston VA 20190
Patrick said,
September 14, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
This looks like my next burger place- why does it have to be so FAR AWAY however?
Eric E said,
September 14, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
That looks reeeeally awesome. I really like the sound of the unorthodox toppings. And sweet potato fries omgdeliciousarethose. The presentation of that melty cheese with the mushrooms is actually a bit like a Tantalus torture. Thanks a lot Kriten :-/
Len said,
September 15, 2009 @ 6:22 am
I went to the one in Chicago right after it opened. Navigating all the choices is a real PITA, but that was one fine burger!
Krissy "Batch" Rigo said,
September 15, 2009 @ 9:41 pm
I was wondering about this place– Mark and I went to Reston with friends a few weeks ago, walked around after dinner, and saw The Counter as we were walking around. I grabbed a menu and thought it was a place I’d definitely want to try out. Is it better than Ray’s Hell Burger??
goodiegoodiegumdrops said,
September 17, 2009 @ 5:46 am
P- Reston isn’t THAT far. I think you’re offending LB…
Eric- This place is so you
Len – I saw there was one on the North Side! Fine burger indeed
Batch – Different from RHB. You must try