Can't decide what to get? Sushi or burgers? Drakes got you! Here's our experience. Okay, I got the smash burger and that for me was a 10! Super messy though. My man got the sushi sashimi it was mid but I did ordered some rolls and that was a 10 for me! The drinks were disappointing for us. We travel a lot and know a good drink by the look of it when it's giving to us. The Ambiance is nice I love every detail in the place very welcoming and warm. The staff is nice just a bit slow. read more

Drake's - My man looking at the menu. Hmmm sushi or a burger - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I've always enjoyed Drake's, especially their club sandwiches, so this review is disappointing to write. This time I decided to keep things a little more Atkins/keto friendly and ordered a grilled chicken salad and a cup of chili. The total came to just over $26, with the salad alone costing almost $17. I understand prices have gone up everywhere. I can accept that. What I can't accept is paying premium prices while the overall experience falls short. The first issue started before I even got inside. The restaurant was packed, and customers were parked all along the curb directly in front of the designated to go pickup area. That completely blocked access. It took me nearly ten minutes of circling the parking lot, backing up near the dumpster, moving again, and eventually squeezing my truck into a parking space (in the "to-go" pick up area where I'm supposed to be anyway) just to pick up my order. When you're that busy, parking becomes part of the customer experience. At some point management needs to step in and help keep traffic moving instead of allowing the pickup area to become unusable (don't tell me I'm wrong because I'll tell you what not only did. I have to navigate that situation due to cars being along the curb in front of the to go area, but two other vehicles that were parked in the to go spaces had nobody in them and I was there for 10 minutes waiting for my food so those people were inside eating in the restaurant I presume-given that I observed their empty vehicles for a total of 20 minutes). To be fair, the employee who brought my order out was excellent. She greeted me with a smile, was friendly, professional, and was easily the brightest part of the entire experience. Then I got home and opened the salad. For $17, this was honestly disappointing. The chicken, bacon, and toppings had simply been simply tossed in there, while the rest was mostly plain, sad looking lettuce. It looked rushed and careless, especially considering the price. The first of several photos are exactly how the salad looked the moment I opened the container on my kitchen counter. I hadn't touched it or moved anything around. The last photo, however, my awesome lady was able to turn that same salad into something amazing in just a couple of minutes. SHE chopped up some pepperoni that we already had in the refrigerator, diced a little Colby Jack cheese, added tomatoes, mixed everything together, and finished it with ranch dressing and a level 10 appearance on the plate. She didn't have to cook anything. She simply took the time to prepare it the way a $17 salad probably should have looked when it left the restaurant. The chili was good, and I'll absolutely give credit where it's due. Drake's still has menu items I enjoy, and I've had plenty of good meals there over the years. But when you're charging premium prices, customers deserve the same level of quality whether the restaurant is half full or packed to the walls. Being busy explains delays. It doesn't excuse lowering the standard. I genuinely hope Drake's takes this as constructive feedback because I know they can do better. I've seen them do better! read more

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Great fireplace, Great staff, great food!! Went into Drakes early on Valentine's Day afternoon. We were seated right away by the fire place. The staff was very pleasant. The fire was warm and toasty. And the food was great. Great way to spend the early afternoon!! Can't wait to go back for some of their weekend specials. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on a Friday with a co-worker. It was busy, but we were seated quickly, and although the food took a little longer than expected, it was absolutely worth the wait. The vibe inside is great -- a cool sports bar feel with tons of open space and two separate bar areas. I ordered the grilled chicken, and it was honestly one of the best I've had. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and served in two pieces, so it was super filling. I also got a side salad, which was fresh and really good. My co-worker ordered the honey sriracha wings, and she let me try one. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Overall, great lunch spot with excellent food and a fun atmosphere. read more

Drake's - Grilled chicken - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

IYKYK...in case you don't.. recommend you try Drake's! This was my first visit, I stopped for a late lunch and was glad I did. I have been bypassing Drake's but now I know! I had the black bean burger with waffled sweet potatoes fries and a side of broccoli, it was delicious!! I definitely will try the sushi next time. The service great, the food arrived quickly. Love the outdoor seating options, it's spacious. read more

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Food absolutely delicious. Service was fast and friendly. We got beers and burgers and boy they did the job! The restaurant has big flat screens so while waiting for our food we enjoyed that. The food did not take a long time at all! Definitely recommend 10/10! read more

Drake's - Mini Juicy Lucys / Caesar Salad - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

My family came here for dinner and it was an amazing experience. Our waitress Kiara was awesome and was very attentive to our table. We asked suggestions about the menu and she gave her honest opinion which was nice. The food was great! We order wings, burgers and sushi and everything was excellent. The entrance tables could be considered outside too which was very cool. The restaurant was clean. The only con was the bathrooms and that they weren't clean but overall everything was amazing. We'll definitely be back again. read more

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I know it's a chain, but I need to go to Drake's more often because it is GOOD. I went with my husband on a Thursday evening and we were seated immediately at a high top near the bar area. We ordered the warm pretzels & cheese sauce to share for an appetizer. For my meal, I got the Big Blue Burger with tots. You can pick any other side though. My husband ordered the Buffalo Chicken Mac 'N Cheese. Everything was delicious! And service was wonderful. The place can get a little crowded with a wait time, but that's to be expected. The restaurant is very lively with a sports bar feel with TVs. I'll be adding Drake's into my local restaurant rotation. read more

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We visited on a Saturday afternoon around 330. There was a 30 minute wait, which actually ended up being about 45. I had a friend with me and my 1 year old nephew. They sat us at a high top table with a high chair on the end. The high chair was tall enough to reach the table, but didn't seem very stable as it kept rocking back and forth whenever my nephew moved. We ended up taking him out and just holding him instead. The server said they didn't have another one available. I ended up choosing the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries as my entree. It was a massive sandwich and very tasty. The kids meal was a large portion as well. We got a grilled cheese with Mac n cheese and I was surprised at how much he ate! He really enjoyed the Mac n cheese. I tasted it and it was a good balance of cheesy and creamy. My friend chose a burger and she said it was just okay, nothing exciting or anything she would get again, but it wasn't a bad burger. We both agreed we would come back, probably without a child this time, and try the sushi and order a cocktail. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience at Drake's. Waited over an HOUR for a simple pickup order, only to find out the food had been sitting on their cart the entire time because apparently no one could be bothered to run orders out. I went inside TWICE trying to figure out what was going on while cooks and wait staff stood around on their phones and piles of to-go boxes stacked up everywhere. The worst part was the manager's response. Instead of apologizing or taking accountability, she told me, "I could have stopped at your car to check on your order." That's not my job, t's your restaurant's responsibility to manage orders and provide basic customer service. Completely unorganized, lazy service, and zero sense of urgency. Food sat getting cold while employees ignored customers. One of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. Won't be back. read more

How often can you get SUSHI and BURGERS in the same place? This is perfect for groups when not everyone loves sushi! We came for the sushi. The menu was a mix of cooked and uncooked sushi so it's a good spot for those not all-in with raw fish. I ordered a sushi on special which was a LEMON SMOKED SALMON WITH AVOCADO AND CREAM CHEESE ROLL. It is not a normal sushi item that you find and I really liked the lemon citrus twist!!! I also ordered a SPICY TUNA ROLL TOPPED WITH WHITE FISH. The spice was perfect for flavoring without leaving your mouth feeling like it was burned. Their beer selection on tap is huge, and rotates too much to keep on printed menu. Be aware the printed menu only lists the normal stays. Scan th QR code to see current beer tap list. This so a great all around place that can feed a diverse group! read more

Juicy Lucy's are fire, beer is cold and the service is good. The gave a great happy hour menu and pricing. Their app is fire too, you can get great discounts the more you go. read more

Enjoyed the pretzels! They were perfect, soft and chewy. I got the morning glory burger and it was huge. The burger was seasoned really well. My son got the mini burgers and his only complaint was that the buns were grilled lol. He loved the Mac and cheese. I had broccoli for a side and it might have been top 3 broccoli I've had out to eat. Waitress was really great too. Enjoyed our experience overall. read more

Drake's - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Amazing service, great tasting food. Wide variety of spirits for your delight. Perfect for large groups. Seating outside available. Great tasting food. Large menu with endless options. Appetizers were very good. I ordered the fried pickles. Also had the BLT with a side of tater tots. A perfect sports bar for those looking to enjoy a football or baseball game while enjoying some good food and a beer. read more

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Drake's is a chain but this seems to be one of only a few locations on the East coast. The atmosphere was laid back and breezy (literally) with open garage doors surrounding multiple seating areas and bars. That was nice. I was apprehensive about the burger/sushi combination on the menu, which was large and diverse. The eel roll was good, although I've had better at Japanese focused restaurants, for cheaper. The roll was cut oddly in that several of the pieces were too huge to fit in your mouth while others were small. The red sangria was not the freshest and syrupy. The service was decent, but insincere. The meal was fast and it was clear our server was ready for us to get out, she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another round just brought the check abruptly. My boyfriend hadn't even stood all the way up from his chair before she was grabbing his beer glass and bussing the table. read more

Drake's - Eel Roll - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

It's been a year since we came here. I received a gift card from the management after my last review because of the terrible experience we had. So, we decided to give this place another try. I have to say, this last visit was completely different. The service was great and the food was fantastic. I'm glad management gave us the opportunity to visit again on them! read more

We returned today for another birthday dinner and I'm gonna say I had high hopes that last visit was a fluke but I'm afraid it only got worse. Service was slow. Very slow. Apps and meals delivered almost all at the same time. Except one that came after everyone else was almost done eating. (They did comp that meal.) My food was only luke warm. One meal, steak was burnt on one side and pretty raw on the other with absolutely no seasoning. We had to flag down someone for a refill. And two different for silverware. I also saw another table sending food back. read more

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So this was our first visit to drakes! Food, amazing! Nice for my husband to have something he likes and for me to get something I like as well! We have our 6 month old with us & the restaurant isn't too loud at all! Very accommodating! Was shocked when I asked if they had any apple sauce for the baby and although they didn't the manger made a stop on the way in to grab us some! How sweet! We will be back, thank you for a great first visit! Special thankyou to our waiter Kaleb! read more

Drake's - A well finished meal - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

the food took so long and im talkin SO LONG people that came AFTER us got their food before ours. the waitress was super nice tho i feel bad but i know this dude aint bout to leave her a tip read more

Food was rude the day of and after. Massive roach crawling on the wall. Waitress kept saying"ladies first", like I wasn't going to allow my wife and daughter order first. WTF! read more

What can I say... the food was fine BUT the service was beyond terrible - we had to wait unbelievable amount of time for refill of water - had to ask multiple different wait staff for beers - we waited almost 30 minutes for our food to come out - then we were over charged and and the staff had the audacity to tell us the bill was correct but when we pointed out their mistake all they could say was sorry and said they were understaff! Not sure we will be back because tonight was just horrible read more

I recently got takeout from Drake's Burlington, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the BBQ Burger with a side of fries, and it was a fantastic meal. The BBQ Burger was definitely the highlight--every bite was packed with flavor, and the sauce was absolutely amazing. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness, making each bite better than the last. The fries were extra crispy, which I didn't mind at all--they had a nice crunch and paired well with the burger. Overall, a great takeout experience! I'll definitely be ordering from here again. Adding pictures soon! Update 1-30-25: I recently got the BBQ Burger from Drake's again, and something was missing this time--maybe the BBQ sauce? This is going to bring my review down by one star. Update 2-1-25: I called Drake's back about the missing honey jalapeño barbecue sauce on my burger, and the manager, Cheryl, took care of it by having my order remade. Thank you, Cheryl--my burger was much better! read more

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Stopped here after leaving an athletic event. Love the welcoming atmosphere and staff. The fried calamari roll was deliciously prepared. I had the seared salmon and it was well seasoned and moist. My family enjoyed the teriyaki bowl and sliders. read more

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I love their food, but I'm VERY allergic to a lot on the menu, but they're great to help me leave something off or whatever! We haven't been in a good while, since it's been harder for me to eat out! Today's my 70th birthday & I want to go out! So, hopefully we can! read more

Always clean restaurant. Wait staff amazing. Very little wait time after sitting. Food was hot and well portioned. We all enjoyed the food and the tv sports everywhere a must do stop for the entertainment, hot and delicious food options. Great family outing. You must visit read more

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My boyfriend and I ate here for lunch. The waitress (Jess) was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. The food was beyond fabulous. Everything we ordered came out quickly and served at the appropriate temperature. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. This is one of my favorite new spots and highly recommend it for dates and family events! The chicken teriyaki bowl was delicious. read more

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The food was phenomenal, and the service/waitress was great. She made the experience even better!!

Server was good but steak and fries came Out Cold Salad Was Soaked Which made lettuce soggy read more

The wait was 45 minutes so we sat at the bar and were served right away. The food was excellent and the bar tender was right on point. We love the sushi. It's the best!! read more

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This is my second review of Drake's because this place is consistent and has been a great meal both times. Service is great and the food is on point! Definitely try the sushi, but all the other items we have tried have been really good! read more

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We went with our daughters team (so large group )and you cannot make reservations ahead of time but you can put your name on the waitlist so we waited about an hour. Our waitress was very nice and did her best but my food did not arrive until everyone else was almost done eating. The bar is great and when they finally brought my hamburger it was good. It's nice they have room for big parties but they could handle them better. read more

Drake's is a really fun (chain) bar/restaurant in Burlington with great food and drink options. Their big selling point is that they offer sushi, along with traditional upscale bar food, something for everyone! Everything I've ever ordered here has been great and I've never experienced any issues. This is my go to place in the area when meeting up with friends and honestly just what Alamance Crossing needs. The service is usually pretty good. Sometimes, parking can be tough despite it being a large lot, depending on how busy they are. I always always always have to order the Crab Rangoon Roll, it's too good not to! In addition to that on my last visit, I also ordered The All American Burger. It's good. Not the best burger I've ever had by any means, but still good. The fries were great! My friend ordered the Baked Lava roll (her personal favorite) and the sliders (not pictured). All very good. I would say their prices tend to be a bit higher than other comparable places, especially for the American food section. Is the food worth the prices? Eh..somewhat. Depending on what the food item is. The atmosphere is what I feel you're mainly paying for, especially in this area when not many other places like Drake's are around. I would definitely recommend Drake's as a good option for dining if you're in Burlington or traveling through an area that has a Drake's as it is a chain. read more

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Delicious poke bowl. I ordered the tuna per my server's suggestion. Lexi was great. There are drink specials until 4 on sun. This place always has fast service and friendly staff. The kitchen knows what they're doing. I usually dislike poke bowls due to their strange salty and fishy taste but this was flavorful in the best ways. Good for watching sports also. read more

Drake's - Poke bowl - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Went here on a Sunday night. Sports bar vibes and no complaints there! Tv's everywhere and many bar seats are available. They specialize in sushi and burgers, which both are good. Excellent customer service as well. Drink specials daily so he sure to ask your waiter/waitress about them! Sanitation grade was high as well. read more

Drake's - Philly Roll - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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I tried Drakes for the first time. I got greeted upon entrance. We can seat ourselves anywhere we would like. The servers were quick for service. I ordered the sushi special. It was spicy salmon on crispy rice with avocado. Say no more!! The ingredients were all my favorite and the taste was spectacular. If only they have it all the time. Also tried there chili it was great too. I would come definitely be back and try there other foods on the menu. read more

Drake's - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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Melina was our waitress and she was great. Very friendly, informative, and on board with her customers. The food was served perfectly and was delicious. read more

I and some friends dined there for lunch. There was a mixup with a to-go order. The manager and our servers John and Dave were awesome! Thank you for everything! The food was great! read more

The sushi and burgers here are amazing and tasty. The service here is fast and amazing with nice staff that were helpful and fast. The atmosphere here was loud but nice at the same time. I always love coming here at night with family and would totally recommend this spot to anyone! read more

Food was delicious staff was friendly no complaints. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Picture of appetizer, no drinks silverware, plates. Our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. Angel was our server, and the issues started from the very beginning. We waited over 10 minutes just to be greeted. After placing our drink and appetizer orders, the appetizer arrived about 10 minutes later--but still no drinks, silverware, or plates to share it. Eventually, four out of five drinks arrived, and we asked about the missing one. Angel shouted to someone else to bring it, explaining she couldn't carry more than four drinks at a time. She took our entrée orders, but when our food arrived, four out of five meals came to the table, and we still had no silverware. We had to retrieve silverware ourselves just to eat. Angel didn't check on us once during the meal, and then a second appetizer--identical to the one we had already received--was dropped off. When we told the server we didn't order another, he said, "It's for the table." Shortly after, another server came over, asked about the extra appetizer, and admitted it belonged to another table. They picked it up and handed it to the other guests. Meanwhile, the fifth entrée never arrived. Everyone else finished their meals, so we flagged down another server to ask Angel to return. When she finally came back, I asked why she hadn't checked on us. Her response? "I'm too busy and in the weeds." We reminded her that we were still missing a meal, and she said she'd check on it. After another 25 minutes, we gave up and asked a different server to bring us the check. Angel eventually returned and explained that there was a mix-up because she didn't have a handheld device and was forced to write everything down. She said she had written down all five entrées, but there was a kitchen error. Eventually, the manager brought the missing meal, but by then, it was far too late to salvage the experience. To top it off, we: * Never received drink refills. * Were never given silverware or plates without asking or retrieving them ourselves. * Had to deal with another server delivering our bill because Angel was "too embarrassed" to return to the table herself. Angel relayed through the other server that she knew she didn't deserve a tip. While we still left one--because we aren't the kind of people who leave without tipping--I can confidently say we will never return to this restaurant. There are far superior restaurants in the area that, at the very least, make sure their guests have basic essentials like silverware and attentive service. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

Drake's - Appetizer before drinks, no plates no silverware. - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina