4.5 stars! We stopped by here for dinner. The pizza here is delicious! If you happen to stop by here, definitely order the pizza. The beers are just alright. The rest of the food were good. Great & fast service! read more

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The burgers are still good, but I did not love the fries. I usually get asparagus so I have not noticed that the fries are not very crispy. They are a little wider and squishy. My 9yo did not like the kids' grilled cheese either. It was a huge bun instead of bread and she didn't like how thick the bread was compared to the cheese (cheese to bread ratio wasn't a hat she liked). My 11yo liked the margarita pizza though she usually likes more cheese. Overall, it's still good, but not the best ever. The service is good and the ambiance is nice. We have never had a problem there. read more

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Abridged is such a great spot with amazing food. They're always slammed so plan on a bit of a wait but it's worth it. We had a chef salad minus meat and egg (vegetarian daughter in tow), a kids cheese pizza and the abridged cheeseburger. All three items were terrific. The only slight criticism is that the pizza kitchen is separate from the main kitchen so the pizza arrived in 5 minutes along with the salad and then the burger came out 15 minutes later. No knock on the restaurant because all three dishes were terrific and cooked to order. The quality of the ingredients stands out as superior to most restaurants and you can tell they care in how they plate and prepare the dishes as well. We sat at a high top table in the bar and the server was polite and friendly. read more

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Very much a Malt Disney World. The food was to die for! The pizza was very good. But I've never had a better fried green tomato in my life! And add a pimento cheese queso over top holy hell that was good! My husband and I tried two different flights. We found two over the top years that were fantastic! The rest were good... But, onward we go in our search for the best Mayer in the Knoxville area. The service was great! Who came out pretty quickly, especially with how crowded it was. The restrooms are clean. The bar was absolutely fantastic. Can't complain about this place, but like I said again on my search for the best brewery for out of town. Folk in this area. read more

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Delicious and burgers and pizza at Abridged! We tried the burgers in different styles, Abridged, Smoky, and the Cheeseburger. The abridged was the favorite for sure. It has a delicious sauce, Brussels, and caramelized onions. The nachos were tasty as well, just a tiny bit over done. The cornflake pancake bites were a nice savory but sweet treat. Other things- parking gets pretty full on Friday nights. We parked across the street close to the hotel. There will probably be a wait, but you can get drinks and hang out while waiting. Lots of large groups, so I imagine it's a good spot for that! read more

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1 hour wait for a table for 4 on a Friday night. Parking was nonexistent, but the local businesses next door had plenty of extra parking. There is a walk up bar and a designated waiting area where you can order drinks and sit (or stand) while waiting for a phone call/text from the front of house saying your table is ready. read more

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The Cedar Bluff HQ venue is kind of quirky in terms of seating and the wait on a Friday night for dinner was long (book ahead!), but the wait turned out to be fine when we ordered 4 oz tasting pours of several of their dark beers and enjoyed them while seated in the indoor/outdoor waiting area. Once we were seated, the service was good and we enjoyed our dinners. The pot roast nachos were good and using red beans was a nice twist. This one merits 4 stars. It needed something to take it up a notch to get 5 stars. The better choice was the fish sandwich with the smoky dry rub. The batter was a perfect level of smokiness and heat, with the fish inside being very good as well. One of the best fish sandwiches I've had in a while. The fries that came with it were fine, but unremarkable. Prices are reasonable. read more

Abridged Beer - Pot roast nachos (back) and fish sandwich with a smoky dry rub, served with fries (front). - Burgers Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Maybe I'm being a bit lax, but on the day I was there, everything was just perfect... so how can I deny them 5 stars? I had an amazingly tasty burger. The meat was just melt in your mouth (I noticed they sell the meat mixture to cook at home; I may buy some next time). The burger was lovely, and the brussel sprouts leaves were a very interesting addition. I also liked that they had so many beers and sold 4 oz. "taster" sizes so I could try a couple without going overboard at lunch! We had eaten before a few years ago at the original location and thought it was good.....but this time I thought it was GREAT. The menu has lots of other items, and they have a full bar so those who prefer mixed drinks get satisfied too. For a beer company, what a treat! read more

Food and beer were awesome! We wandered in looking for a quick Bite last weekend. The chicken sandwich was awesome and the beers we tried were all delicious. We had the fried green tomatoes to start and those were tasty too. Our service was slow though - our food took a long time to come out and it was not super busy... wondering if they lost our order but nonetheless it was a little irritating. There is ample seating in and outdoors...lots of kids were running around playing but I feel like that might be par for the course with any brewery these days. You definitely won't have issues finding a place to sit and have a beer. My best advice would be don't go here super hungry...but you can't go wrong if you just want a pint! read more

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I love this place - Always great beer, great food, great times! Their burger pizza and jalapeño cheesy bread are my favorites. There is usually a bit of a wait time after checking in, but their bar is a perfect waiting spot, then service is usually fast. They also have outdoor seating for the perfection of warmer nights! & don't miss out the game day deals! read more

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Food was great. Our favorite burger was the ole Smokey. Abridged was okay, a bit dry and lacking compared to the ole Smokey. We were able to sample a few beers off their menu. The pretzels were great, nice and hot. Queso was a tad spicy which was a delightful surprise. The crème brûlée was small but nicely charred, creamy and light. The service was good overall with good recs. 8.6/10 read more

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It was fine. Honestly I think it's overhyped bc it's just typical bar food. The meat pizza was way too salty but the pizza dough was good so I think another choice of pizza would've been good. My nachos were not good. Save yourself the calories because they were honestly dry and not special. They also had no flavor and they were cold by the time they came out so my cheese sauce was solid again. I would say the burger was the best option and it was just alright I've had better burgers other places. It was busy too so we had to wait like 35 mins just for the food to be mid. Our server was really nice and he made sure we got everything we needed. I probably wouldn't come here for food again. The drink menu looks great though I would come back to try the drinks! The place is lowkey dusty and dirty too. I just wanna say... I probably sound like a snob but I promise I'm not! Just tired of people in Knoxville recommending "great restaurants" when in reality they're average or below average. read more

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Just landed in Knoxville and was really excited to check out Abridged Beer which was walking distance from my hotel. It was packed on a Tuesday evening and was told it'd be a 50-60 minute wait for a table of 2. My friend and I decided to scope out a spot at the bar and ordered drinks while we waited. Very quickly we were able to grab two seats at the smaller bar area and it was perfect. Isaac and Olivia took care of us from beginning to end, they were super friendly and helpful. Started with a glass of bubbly and tried their deviled eggs. It was one of the best versions I have ever tried as it had crispy pastrami bits, fried onions, and the golden BBQ sauce made it all savory with a nice crunch. There was so many items I wanted to try on their food menu from their burgers to pizza, but the Fried green BLT was calling me because it's not easy to get fried green tomatoes back in CA. It was served on an upside down brioche bun and with the crispy bacon and aioli, it was a very tasty sandwich! The fries with ranch were excellent as well. I like light beers so I tried a tasting of their Rifleman but it was a bit too light for me. Isaac then got me a tasting of their other lager (forgot the name) and it was a winner! The prices for their beers are very reasonable. Overall, it was a great start to my Knoxville trip and Abridged is a wonderful space with a lively atmosphere. I will definitely be back to try their burgers and pizza next time. read more

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Our work group had dinner planned here, mind you there was about 30 of us. We've been here before in past, so the planners knew what they were in for. The food was good, the service, not so much. Just my two cents, if you're going to have a party of 30 guests, you could afford to have two folks from the wait staff serve. Restrooms were clean, hot hot water to wash your hands! I myself had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of asparagus. It was delicious. Unfortunately, I ate the asparagus with my fingers, bc the waitress we had brought silverware to our table, for a family of four . What's up with that? ‍ In any event, I'd prob go back and sit at the bar, or outside on the patio when the weather permits. If you enjoy craft beer, and great pizza, you'll like this place. read more

Abridged came highly recommended, but sadly my boyfriend and I both got food poisoning after eating here.

I have never failed to have a great culinary experience here. The pizza is wood fired to the perfect temperature and always comes out blazing hot and incredibly crisp and chewy in all the right places. My favorite pizza is the buffalo chicken pizza because of the jalapeno jam drizzled on top which reminds me of hatch green chiles and is the most elite flavor combination with the buffalo and ranch. And as amazing as the pizzas are, the burgers and sandwiches are surprisingly just as good. Lots of flavor in every bite. Also, the salads are huge and great for sharing- the chef salad is my favorite. I also love the open floor plan and the large expansive windows for natural lighting. Additionally, the bar top allows for a good amount of seating and looks luxurious like a hotel bar. I have always had great service here with no complaints. The food comes out pretty quickly while it's still hot and fresh. From the top tier food to the great service and ambience, I would highly recommend coming here and showing your friends! read more

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Friends if you are in the area and love a good beer and burger put this on your list. Sharing is caring I went with several friends and we shared so many delicious things. We started with the deviled eggs and Fried Cornbread. Then on to the entrees We all had a third of The smoky blue burger Grilled Mockingbird Pickle Ranch Chicken All these were delicious! The fries and potato salad both yummy. A bit loud, tons of tvs and friendly service. read more

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In town for my daughter's graduation from UT staying at a hotel nearby walked over to a bridge and employees were friendly. Food was good atmosphere was good. Had a good time would definitely come back. read more

Excellent burger and fantastic fries. Sat at the bar on a Friday night. Good service & tasty beer. Only wish they had the smashburger on the menu they serve on their food truck! read more

Mercy! Legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had! My brother lives in the area and he has been absolutely raving about this place. I finally got the chance to go with him, and I'm gonna have to pay him visits way more often. We started, casually, with a pepperoni hot honey pizza. We were a little skeptical of the combo of ingredients, and we could not have been more wrong. So delicious. The star of the show were the entrees. My brother wouldn't let me order anything but the Abridged Burger. "Brussel sprouts on a burger?" you may ask. Brussel sprouts on a burger. They are so perfectly light and crispy wispy, and pair perfectly with everything else in the burger. Cannot recommend highly enough. The locale is very ample and rusticky bright. I cannot wait to come back and honestly just keep ordering that burger! read more

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Tonight we ordered the food to go. The hostess was very friendly, and the food was ready when they said it would be ready. We got a couple salads, Caesar and the HQ. The HQ was very good! Then we had two pizzas, Thai Peanut, which was good and the HQ pie, very good. One suggestion if the owner is listening. It's Friday night, and we ordered the food to go! I take our 3 year old grand daughter to pick up the food. I pull in and the place is packed, no parking places. I stop in front, there is an area you can squeeze in, I turn in and turn on the flasher, get the Grand Daughter out of the car seat, walk inside and had to wait in line to pick up the food. For any single Mom or Dad with kids, you need to help them out. You might want to have a couple ToGo parking spaces. I was not the only one struggling that night. Thanks! read more

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This place does not disappoint. Whether you are sharing a bunch of appetizers (like their awesome deviled eggs or their unique and delicious wings) or you are getting burgers (try the Abridged Burger) or pizza... it is hard to go wrong. read more

We're in Knoxville to explore and see family. We love brewery's so we decided to eat here after flying all day. The place was so fun and cozy. Clean and well staffed. The servers were very kind and quick to serve us. We literally ate everything. The flavor was amazing and so well done. We were so impressed with the quality of the food. This is a new favorite for sure. The cheese for the pretzels and the nachos was so good. The burger was so juicy and thick. Great flavor all around. read more

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Very happy with this stop! Good menu variety, seating options & service. Salads were top -notch (fries good too ). Would be good for groups/families, etc. plenty of TV's. Smaller tastes of pours available in 5oz size.....but were they really? (Seemed to be a smaller glass....but couldn't truly tell) Overall great visit! read more

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Food was delish. Service slightly lacking but still okay (she got our order wrong and was a little forgetful a couple times). The place is really nice. I loved walking in and seeing the pizza oven. Overall it was a good experience and we will be back! read more

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We have tried to go here before but the wait was ridiculous. Stopped by for lunch today and much better luck. They have 2 areas where you can sit at the bar. One appears to be the hard liquor area while the other is the beer section. The beers were good. Sgt Swig was really good. Homeslice had a bid of a lemon taste to it. The meat lovers pizza was really good. The Cesar Salad came with warm lettuce. Is it supposed to be to come that way? I did not like it so I won't be ordering that again. The pizza arrived before the salad - not sure why that happened either. I'm giving it 4 stars for the warm Cesar salad. Other than that the employees were very nice. read more

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Pizza way too spicy!! I got a classic margharita thinking it would be a nice, subtle, savory and neutral flavor to go with my beer and holy wow my mouth is burning! Someone was too heavy handed with the pepper when it comes to the sauce. Totally ruins the beer pairing. read more

Didn't order beer or wine or cocktails although they have a fantastic list of offerings with two bars (one for beer and another for hard liquor). What we did order were two sandwiches, two Cokes and two glasses of sparkling water. Unfortunately the server brought us three of the drinks in cracked glasses so had to replace our drinks once we noticed the cracks. It took a while for our entrees with sides of potato salad to arrive. The only other available side--French fries. My spouse's Grilled Chicken Abridged ($15) looked appetizing and apparently tasted great because he "yummed" his way through it. He especially enjoyed the crispy brussel sprout leafs that added a flavorful crunch. My Pastrami Reuben ($17) seemed a bit small between two pieces of rye bread, and although it pleased my palate, the sandwich was not exceptional. In fact, a competitor's Corned Beef Reuben with plenty of sauerkraut, meat and Swiss cheese on a swirled wheat/white toast is better and costs less. Our server was gracious and polite, thanked us for dining there, and encouraged us to return. It would be a good spot to dine again in warmer weather where patrons can sit outside on the patio lined with tables and umbrellas. Prices are a bit high for the serving sizes, yet it seems a lot more costly to eat out than it did just a few years ago. read more

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The service was great and the place itself was really clean and nicely decorated. I felt that the food was good but not something I would put at the top of my list. read more

Today we visited Abridged Beer and I just have to say it was delicious! The food the people and service was exceptional! I got the Old Smokey burger and it was a great balance of sweet and spicy that I'd eat everyday if I could! read more

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We went to Abridged on Cedar Bluff on a Friday night, knowing that it would be crowded and fully prepared to wait for a table because we have been before and are aware of how busy it is. Unfortunately, even with those expectations and preparing to be patient while we waited for a table, we were still extremely letdown by the experience. Upon arriving, we were quoted 45 minutes to an hour for a table for 2 which we were intending to patiently wait for. After 35 minutes of waiting, we noticed there were seats at the bar available so we checked with the host as to where we were on the waitlist so we could decide if we might want to take the bar seats or wait for our table if we were close to the top of the list. The host informed us we were second in line with only one party ahead of us, which was a party of seven. Because of that we made the decision to wait for our table since we had already waited so long and really wanted to sit at a table rather than the bar. Another 30 minutes went by and we were over our hour of quoted wait time by this point so we decided to check in with the host who informed us " the system had kicked us off the waitlist" and that " this happens every 30 parties or so". I informed her we had been waiting for almost an hour and 15 minutes by that point as she walked us to a makeshift table that was crammed in the corner. She notified us that part of our meal would be compensated, and she would inform our waiter to do so. What was most upsetting is that she did not seem to think it was a big deal that their system had just kicked us off the waitlist. She informed me that next time I should check in a bit before our quoted wait time to see where we were on the list. I told her we did just that, not even knowing that we needed to, and I had visually seen our name as second on the list on the tablet at that point when I checked in at the 35 minute mark. We proceeded to wait at least 10 minutes for anyone to visit our table for the first time. Once we did, the person who took our order was never seen again and other random wait staff brought our food and checked in on us when one of our waters were completely empty. Nothing was compensated off of our tab. Overall, this was just a really disappointing experience that no one seemed to care had occurred. It's unfortunate because we do enjoy their food, but I'm not sure we'll be back anytime soon. read more

Everything was amazing burger and pizza were amazing! Service was great. The place was very clean.

Delicious food. Great beer and good vibe atmosphere. They have a bar with plenty of TVs for watching sports and a patio. Service was excellent. I recommend the burgers. read more

Certainly one of the top 5 burger choices in Knoxville. New larger location here has plenty of room and good outside seating on good weather days. Many burger choices with specials rotating. Unique toppings along with the normal ones. Being in prime West Knoxville location this is a go to place for us. Love it. read more

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Abridged has the most amazing burgers!The rest of their food is good as well. The Cuban is perfect!The deviled eggs and pretzels are both yummy appetizers.The crème puffs are out of this world!We love it here! read more

Always a great meal! The food here always has a fun twist to it. Good service, good drinks, good atmosphere. I crave their food! read more

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Great venue. Fries were so good! I had the meat pizza and it was amazing. Homemade ranch dressing to dip in was fantastic!

We had a large party, waited only 30 min on one of the busiest "eat out days" of the year (day after Christmas). Lots of options for everyone and I got to enjoy some Gluten Free Sours too!!!! read more

Tried Abridged out on Saturday night, very busy/popular restaurant. I can see what other reviewers meant by the vibe being loud which is why we chose to sit outside this time. Benches outside aren't the most comfortable but it was much quieter. Green BLT was good but the batter for the tomato needed more seasoning to it. French dip was very good; big portion of meat, soft but crunchy toasted bread, I liked the horseradish sauce it paired well. read more

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Wow! First time here and won't be my last! The menu has something for everyone! The pizza is so good! The burgers are amazing and their cocktails are creative and yummy! Our server was pleasant and efficient..It's my new stop in when doing errands in the area. read more