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    Boxcar Grill

    4.5 (24 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Smash burger with mushrooms and cheese - so freaking greasy
    Andrea C.

    On vacation in the area and having dinner in an old train sounded cool so we came here. The weather was great out and a band was about to start playing so we decided to eat outside by a train rather than inside in the train. We were two of about seven people in the seating area yet these guys still plugged in speakers and essentially blasted us out of the seating area. As soon as our food arrived, we moved to a different spot cuz it was so effing loud. It was ridiculous - more folks showed up for dinner and nobody was sitting over there because it was just too loud. As for the food, the fries were good. The first bite of my smash burger was good but it was a struggle to keep it together. By the third bite, it was getting messy. Maybe that's how smash burgers are supposed to be - I don't know, it was the first one I ever had. I had to gave up after about five bites because it was so greasy. I don't know if it's the meat used, added butter/oil while cooking, the cheese, whatever but I don't have a gallbladder and I was very sick the next day. If all smash burgers are that greasy, I guess I am never ever getting one again. Gross.

    The pretzel bites, train wreck, and bourgeois burgers.
    Nancy B.

    So this is a neat little burger joint nestled outside the hustle and bustle in the quaint town of Talking Rock. While maps have you pull off 136 at what appears to have been a restaurant at one point and is permanently shut down, it is actually past the park and around the corner on the left. The burgers are all doubles with gourmet twists on each one. Nice staff and beautiful porch seating although half will have you baking in the sun. Good food!

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    Gary J.

    We took a little road trip on a Saturday morning to Talking Rock and was happy to see this recently opened restaurant. Really cool place to stop and hangout during a mountain drive. Brewery is next door and a few shopping options across the street. The people there were all super nice and friendly. We had the smash burger and chicken salad. Both were really good. We will go back again because we want to try some of the other offerings.

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    8 months ago

    Probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. Quick service too. The booth options to dine in the drain are also pretty neat

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    10 months ago

    What a unique and charming little spot. Great burgers, wine, and cider! Will be back!

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    Great burgers, cool location, can have the beer from next door with your meal! Will definitely eat here again

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    Amazing smashburgers and the beer batter fries are incredible! New fav in the area. Friendly staff as well.

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