Great place great food. Amazing customer service. I went there when it was normal. I love it and will go back really soon.

We called for a closing time. They stated 9pm. We arrived approximately 8:20pm to see a run-down diner with tacky paint. Upon approaching the cash register, we started to place an order for a pizza, about 1/4 of their menu on the wall. We were told the pizza and salad bar were shut down at 8pm. We ordered some chicken wings and chili cheese fries, as well as a burger. The wings and cheese fries were disgusting. The burger was edible. After about 8 bites, we walked out still hungry and went elsewhere to eat. read more

I had hamburger steak special with onions and gravy and onion rings. I enjoyed it the staff were friendly and the place was clean. Next go round I'll check out the burgers. The place is a bit pricey. read more

Best burger ever!!!!! Excellent fried okra and super friendly service! Definitely a place to keep coming back to!

Thought it was a joke when I arrived at the Maps address, but drove in the driveway anyway. Nice surprise! Lottaburger plate with Tots, slaw on the burger, and a pepper on the side with drink $8. Oldies (60s-80s?) radio station. Free WiFi (ask for the password). Friendly lady at the counter. read more

BrightStar Grill - Thought it was a joke when I arrived at the Maps address, but drove in the driveway anyway. Nostalgic! - American Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Typically I love this place and the burgers are second to none. On more than one occasion I have found a large black hair with a white tip packed into the hamburger meat. Not a huge deal breaker long term, I just plow on and eat the thing (just kidding). I wish this wasn't the case but it has happened to me once and my girlfriend lately in a separate visit. The only other thing I would prefer differently is having the cheese on top of the burger instead of on the bottom. The last time I was here they also put mayo on the top bun which should be, in my opinion, on the bottom bun to prevent the juices of the burger getting the base bun soggy. read more

This place is awesome! Lotta burger is the way to go. And pro tip, it's not s real lotta burger unless it's all the way, when I hear people order it minus this and that, it bothers me. Its great as it comes try it! Also if you are super hungry try the loaded tots. It could be a meal itself. Not healthy but freaking great! read more

Great Food! You have to love the lota burger for sure.. but the bbq sandwich is killer, and a better salad bar than alot of larger places.. read more

Why haven't I been here before now? I live relatively close but unless you have heard of this place you probably wouldn't know it exists. It's tucked away in a neighborhood but its well worth the trip. It's like stepping back in time when drive-ins were all the hype only no one comes out; you go in. The burgers are tasty, juicy and had all the toppings I like. Its nothing fancy but the food and music make me want to return ... and I will! read more

BrightStar Grill - American Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

Burgers are delicious, and the cherry lemon sundrop is great. Only thing is the restaurant could be cleaner but overall the food is great!

I LOVED this place as a kid. Not sure if my taste buds have matured with age, or if the quality has plummeted, but I don't think I'll be back. I ordered a cheeseburger all the way, Mom had the same but on Texas toast. I picked my burger up and the whole bottom bun was soggy from the (sweet) coleslaw juice. So not only had our food sat long enough for my bottom bun to absorb the coleslaw juice before arriving at the table, my mom pulled a hair out from her burger, no, not her hair. The sucker was wedged between the two slices of Texas toast. So I wI really wanted to enjoy a nostalgic meal at one of the only living Mt Holly originals. Oh, well. read more

We came for a school fundraiser. The salad bar was shredded lettuce, like the type that you put on hamburgers. My child had the chicken strips and they tasted frozen. People in our neighborhood told us after the event that the hamburgers are really good. That may be, but everything else isn't. read more

The location and exterior make one hesitant to give it a try. But, give it a try! The burgers are EXCELLENT! I get the double cheeseburger with L,T, extra onion, mustard & ketchup. The salad bar is a great value. I need to experience more items on the menu. read more

This is a great hamburger and lunch place. Delicious food at a good price. They have RC Cola on tap which is awesome. The ladies are nice also. read more

I've been here 3 times and this is the second time my order was wrong. I did my order online perhaps if I go back I'll go in and wait. 3 dogs and onion rings. Nothing too complicated but they got the toppings wrong on the dogs. No biggie but the buns were stale and the dogs were dried out. The onion rings had good flavor but could use a bit of salt. Prices need to come down considering what you get. Staff is always friendly. read more

I've lived in Mount Holly all my life yet have not eaten here until recently. Have had a couple of their Double Bacon Cheeseburgers. Incredible. Their homemade BBQ slaw was also excellent. Their burgers are gigantic and the cost is like $6.99 for the biggest ones. Well worth it. Plus, as an added bonus, you might get to see me there when you visit! P.S. They have a cherry lemon Sundrop with real cherries and lemons! read more

It's like Happy Days, without Richie and The Fonz. Great burgers, great fries, and diet sundrop on tap. No place else like it. Oh, and a radio station broadcasting 50's and 60's hits from the diner too. If you're lucky, they'll play a request for you. Love this place when i'm in Mt. Holly or Belmont. read more

BrightStar Grill - Sundrop and diet Sundrop in the fountain machine. - American Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Great burgers ! This place is a blast from the past ! Service was quick and friendly. The hamburger meat was obviously fresh and not frozen. They have a radio station inside the resturant and a very cool retro atmosphere ! read more

Great burgers! I have only had there food 3 times but everytime was very good. No complaints on the taste. Only reason it got 4 not 5 stars is because they are a little stengy with the fries a whole order is not a lot. Other than that the food is well worth the money. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the road. We hesitated going there for over a year, but we kept hearing great things about it, so we tried it last night. The inside is great and very friendly, as opposed to the exterior. They even have their own radio station, where they play great music. They also had toys to keep my son busy while we waited for our food. I had the Lotta Burger with onion rings. The burger was one of the best I have ever had and the onion rings were awesome! My wife had the shrimp plate with broccoli & cheese and mac&cheese. The shrimp were good, but the sides weren't something either of us would recommend. We will definitely be back. read more

This is a very sweet little hidden restaurant. It used to be a drive in but that's from days gone by. They have a little radio station booth inside from when they had their own station piping out to their customers. The BBQ plate is very good and they have a nice little salad bar, which can be pretty hard to find these days. Lots of locals and friends meet up here to enjoy the food while they hang at their tables and talk. The cheeseburgers are tasty. The hotdog deal can't be beat. Save a little room for ice cream once you're done. :-) read more

This was my first time ever hearing about this restaurant so I had to try it out. I have to say that it was definitely a great decision. I got a bacon double cheese and it was huge and so full of flavor. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to all of my friends and anyone else who loves burgers. read more

This is a treasure from the past! From the moment you drive up to the original drive-in and come into it's checker board floored dining room you are transported back to a time when food wasn't just processed and slapped onto a plate. We ordered different versions of the burgers and fries and were treated to a taste from the past. The fresh meat burgers (never frozen) were seared on a red hot flat-top until they were crispy around the edges and juicy in the middles. Homemade slaw and chili covered my masterpiece, and the 1st bite sent me straight back into the days when life was simpler and food was awesome. I can't say enough about this place, but will add that the hand scooped Mooresville ice cream and in-house "rock n' roll" radio station were the icing on the cake. Can't wait t go back. read more

This is a Flashback of the 1960's Drive-in Restaurant. The double bacon cheeseburger is the bomb! Who woulda thought bacon, slaw and tomato would taste so good on a cheeseburger? It literally dances in your mouth, sweet and salty! I recommend you try that cheeseburger, you won't be disappointed. Although, there have been some hit and miss visits, not always consistent. They need to advertise more. Not a lot of people know about it. read more

BrightStar Grill - American Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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went there with my fiance and the food was not at all what i expected from the reviews. we got two hamburgers and an order of chili cheese fries. the bun was deflated and soggy. the burger meat itself looked promising but was burnt and vastly overcooked.. SAVE your money on the chili cheese fries. at $3.99, you get maybe two handfuls of their fries with two small spoons of unidentifiable meat (pork? beef?!) and cheese sauce that you get for your nachos at the gas station. they do have their own radio station with great music, and fun books to read while you wait. regrettably the food was just not what we were expecting, and it is such a shame. read more

We were very hungry and had just spent the day at the US National Whitewater Center nearby. Didn't really know what to expect from this old Drive In Restaurant. It looked old inside but what do you expect from an older drive in. That's where the old stopped. Food was great. My son and I ate the LottaBurger with Cheese and all the toppings. It was delicious. Meat was nicely seasoned and the cole slaw on the burger added a different taste. My wife had a barbecue sandwich which she also enjoyed. Onion rings were very good. If you've had a long day out at the Whitewater Center this is the perfect place to end it. read more

When you just want a good old fashion cheeseburger, you have to go with the LottaBurger from Brightstar, nothing fancy, but a great burger. Reminescent of soda shoppes and grills of years past. Just about the same price as a combo at Wendy's or McDonald's, but so much better. read more

Keep your money .after reading the reviews I thought I would give it a try sorry I did.. The pickles and onion rings were so greasy and the sandwich was soggy the only thing I had good was my drink... Sorry read more

A trip back in time. I'm not from this area but my wife is and she says this was the spot when she was a teen. Nothing fancy but good food and if your lucky a regular in a sharp old car will be there and willing to tell some tales. read more

Food is okay but tables are always dirty. Sometimes they act like they don't want to take your order..

Great old school diner. I have been a few times and always stick with burger and tots or onion rings. Good prices, great food.

Living near the Brightstar, convenience brings us in more than anything. My favorite is the salad bar, which is small, but always fresh, and seems to have all my favorite ingredients. A+ on the salad. Lunch includes pizza buffet with the salad bar, but they rarely have more than one or two choices of cold, bland pizza. We recently had a philly which was on special for lunch, and the flavor was great, but the sandwich was very small. My wife, who is not a big eater, was still hungry when we left. This place has a lot of untapped potential when it comes to the food. The staff is friendly, but there is very little table service. This place is OK for convenience, since Mount Holly has little to offer food-wise, but don't go out of your way to get here. read more

Brightstar is the classic drive-in burger joint. No frills (unless you count the radio station and chess/checkers board) but decent service and fantastic food! You gotta get the lotta burger!! It almost appears closed at first glance, but pull in and head inside and give them a chance! You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing burgers! Went there for a lunch meeting and we both enjoyed what we got! Thank you to the owners!

This is such a hidden treasure! It's like stepping back in time. The staff is so friendly, and helpful. We got the Chubby, a 8oz Hand formed party with slaw, onions, yellow mustard on Texas toast. Oh wow! Can't go wrong with that. read more

My family is considering moving to Mount Holly and decided to explore the area for restaurants. Siri lead us here. At first I was leery, but some of the best rats aren't in fancy restaurants. My husband ordered fried pickles and they were delicious. I had the barbecue sandwich while my daughter had a burger and onion rings. The wait staff was pleasant and the food was good. I can see this place being a family weekend stop. read more

Liked their burgers, was upset at the hair found in the salad bar my daughter ordered and when she told them they said ok and left it there!! No one came and cleaned it or removed it, last I seen was there when I left and could still be there. Needles to say we left after that! read more

Lotta burgers are great with tater tots. Burgers are best around if you want an ole time style burger.

Great place to get a real burger, but a bit pricey. The operating hours are great, too.

Burger was great! Fresh meat and great bun. Fries and onion rings were average. Ice cream was a bonus for my kid. Would definitely come back for a burger again! read more