I live in the tidewater area and pass through Tappahannock a few times a year. I have passed the restaurant several time... but this time decided to stop in and give it a try.. I was surprised at how good the burger was.... One of the best I have had. and took both hands to eat it. Will defiantly be making NN burger and regular stop... read more

New owners ruined it. Me and my family have been coming to NN burger for years, like since 2015. When we came back eariler this year, the table service was terrible. Picking up your order from the counter was perfect, it was quick and the food was fresh. The table-side service they do now is a huge problem. Our food took forever to get to us, and it was cold and soggy. A minor problem that I wanted to point out is what they did to the fries. The famous twister fries are now two separate things, "twisters" and "chips". The only difference is that the "chips" are shorter; the difference is also not specified on the menu. It used to be that you ordered fries, plain and simple, and you would get a mountain of them. Now it's a confusing process to get them and what you end up with is a measly handful of cold and soggy fries. The live music is still great, but everything else just took away the uniqueness and excitement of this place. This place used to be the best burger place ever, very genuine and a local favorite. Now it is just a cheap tourist trap. Will not be coming again. TLDR; the table-side service takes forever and ruins the quality of the food, the menu adjustments are confusing and vague, and the new portion sizes are way smaller. read more

I don't often go to pure burger joints anymore, but this one definitely made me miss my youth! It was a pure deal "burger joint". And since the star of the show is a burger, they did NOT disappoint. I had a classic bacon cheeseburger and enjoyed every last bite of it. In fact, it dork slapped me that I don't go to burger joints enough! If this spot was closer to me, I would definitely return more often. With them I had their fries. They were CLASSIC fries. Very good and perfectly prepared. If it had any downsides it would be that they ration your ketchup portion. With the prices these days I didn't appreciate that. The atmosphere was wide open and clean. Plenty of covered seating outside. And, best - they had plenty of good staff. Always the sign of a great management team. Pro-tip: They have their own parking lot and plenty of street parking around. However, there is a VERY busy intersection right next door which makes is stupendously difficult to leave in some directions. Take that into consideration on your planning: how to get away from the place. read more

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2025 It's been a while since my wife and I ate here, and I forgot to write a review -- so here it goes. My wife and I were traveling home from Williamsburg and decided to take Route 17 instead of I-95. By the time we reached Saluda, we were getting hungry, so we checked Yelp to see what was nearby. There weren't many options until we got closer to Tappahannock, and that's when we decided on NN Burger. We sat outside on the patio, where they also have a TV. We ordered our drinks, which came in small pitchers -- a different approach, though I imagine it might lead to some waste. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries to share, and when it came out, the server had already cut the burger in half and split the fries between two plates, which was a nice touch. The burger was really good, and the fries were just as good. After finishing, we ordered a chocolate shake, and it was excellent. Overall, NN Burger was a great find along our drive. If you're in the area, stop in and give it a try. read more

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Interesting place. Was on a road trip from Raleigh to Colonial Beach and passed thru Tappahannock for a late lunch. Very few customers on a Monday at 2:30. Was seated quickly and drink order taken. Was a little surprised when Ashley brought our water and sweet tea to us and was served in a bar pitcher with straws. I'm thinking I guess this eliminates the need to refill a drink but what a beast to pick up to drink. Not cool in my book, and the tea cost $4.50 + 12% tax + tip which made it almost a $6 drink! Should have ordered a beer at that cost. So Ashley came back and took our order of Grilled Fish Sandwich with chips and my Jamin' Bacon Bleu Burger with chips. The order came out in good time with good size protein portions on both sandwiches. My wife did not think her fish sandwich was flavorful, did not taste any tarter sauce and fish had no fishy flavor. My burger was flavorful as well with the house chips being very crispy. I guess Ashley was too busy to come by and check on us as she did not ask us how everything was. We finished our meal and Ashley was nowhere to be found for our check. I had to step up to bar register and ask for a check and pay there. Place was clean, restrooms were kept up, service was so,so. read more

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If you're passing through the area and you have a few extra bucks in your pocket, definitely try NN Burger. I'm through here pretty often, but it is pricey. That cuts down on the number of times I can afford to eat here. Generally, the burgers are pretty good, but they used to ask you how you wanted them done. They haven't asked me the last two times I was there so my burger was a little overcooked (I like mine with a little bit of pink in the middle, that is, medium). The fries or twisters as they call them are pretty yummy, especially if you get the truffle oil and some of the special toppings . Not a bad place to take someone for their birthday or a special occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating is pretty cool with the reclaimed wooden boat planks as tables. Sometimes I've heard live music here and that's an added treat. read more

Incredible ambience and stunning service, there's not much I can say, but a picture will make up for 1000 words. The burgers were out of this world and the freak shake is suddenly worth it! read more

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NN Burger has a great reputation and a fun casual environment. We visited ion a slow Sunday afternoon. We were seated promptly but then took a while to have our orders taken. They were out of several items which we didn't learn until after ordering. We didn't learn that one of the items was out of stock until we were served. Food was tasty and shakes were fantastic. read more

I caught ahead to get a truffle and aïoli jam burger. The meat was high-quality, but the toppings and presentation were a bit lacking. I would recommend that they change out their to go containers. It doesn't really work for your burgers. read more

PSA: do not come here. AC was broken inside and it must have been at least 100 degrees. Waited 10 mins or so for an outside table and there is a fly infestation. I'm telling you -- flies EVERYWHERE. Get a screen, perhaps? Waitress took so long to come out we wondered if we needed to go inside and then when she came she didn't know what an arnold palmer or a pinot grigio was. Nor did she know the milkshakes on their own menu. Drinks took forever to come out. Ordered the food which also took an hour and the appetizers came with the food, not before. Mozzarella sticks were sysco frozen, probably tossed in a microwave. Waiter dropped the sauce that came with the sticks and it splattered all over our Uncle's nice white shirt. Fries flavorless, burger covered in grease. Genuinely dirty, hot, and disgusting. Employees look and sound miserable. They move at 2 mph in this heat. Actually appalling. read more

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This place used to be good. I was there yesterday and it was so bad I wanted to go brush my teeth. The spiral chips were horrible and burnt. The burger was barely warm and very well done / dry. The bun was actually cold to touch. The fries were pretty good and the only enjoyable part. I asked for a plain burger with only ketchup and American cheese but they put lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, etc.... but no ketchup and no cheese. The waitress never came back to see if we needed anything. They spend too much time making the outside into a tourist trap and not enough time making good food or providing good service. read more

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Large space and tables are not very crowded. Freshly prepared burgers. My group had a simple cheese burger which was good. A bacon cheeseburger which was also good. I had a French onion plant based burger and I'd say that it was barely cooked. The French onions were cold and the cheese wasn't melted onto the burger at all. 2/3 isn't bad. The crisp potatoes were more thick cut potato chips. Dark and well done. Ok. Not the best burger that any of us have had in Virginia like their claim however the service was great. There's a. Nice little Handwashing station in the dining area so you can clean your hands before and/or after your meal. That was a nice touch. We were there on a Friday night and they have live music which was also a nice touch. read more

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Easy to see why we were one of two tables on a Saturday night. Tried to explain to my server that the Mac n cheese was burnt and burger was inedible and he said "ok" and walked away. I asked his name and he said he didn't want to give it to me. We were in Saturday evening 1/18. Male server with the scruffy beard Some sort of rap music with explicit lyrics on the radio. Wild how bad this place has gotten. More staff than customers and they're just hanging out with not a care in the world. read more

Service was good, burger for 17 bucks was just ok got the bacon blue cheese burger toppings were sparse fries were so cold we had to ask for new fries that were hot when they came out. read more

Not the place it once was.... flys EVERYWHERE. Our waitress was really nice. Menu is much larger with a good selection. The whole idea of the place is around the burger. We ordered custom burgers. Waitress put in the order. Both burgers were wrong. I could see her tell the cook and he was like now way. I could see him pull up the order and see his mistake. They did fix it. Even after that. They are cooked to med/well and noted on the menu for that. It honestly tasted like a cafeteria burger. No seasoning at all and cooked to the well side of med well. It's like the entire custom side is strictly the add ons. Nothing special about the Berger at all. The spotlight from the tv show stopping by years ago has worn off or something. Maybe the good beef is too expensive and they cut it for something cheaper and add all the other foods to please other customers. Sad it's changed for me. One more thing said burger patty's maid fresh daily or something to the that fact. Looked like a pressed beef patty cut out with a template. In other words. Store bought but thicker. read more

Take your girl here to get the perfect photos of the insane milkshakes with cake slices on top of them. They have a swirly handwashing station that's as fun as going down the tubes at a waterpark, you'll have your girl smiling the entire time you're washing each other's hands. read more

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Soooooo good. Best burgers. Definitely a good solid experience. I would love to go back again.

Blown away at how gross and over priced our meal was. Lobster roll was chewy and fishy, kids meals are basic and $12 with fries. Almost $5 for an unsweet tea - come on. Just Terrible. read more

We went here because we enjoyed it so much last year when we were in Tappahannock. This time around we were disappointed. The first disappointment came when we learned that they had discontinued the craft sodas that we all liked. The next disappointment was that they offered table service which was rather slow compared to last year when we ordered at the counter and picked up our food. The greatest disappointment was the lobster roll. We loved the lobster rolls so much last year that we ate at this restaurant twice in one week which is unusual for us. This time the lobster rolls were not as good. The temperature was cooler than it should have been for us to get the best flavor out of the lobster. My side caesar salad was average and did not really taste like a caesar salad. read more

Food was pretty good, pleasant little spot. The dessert shake was outrageous and fun, tasty but probably 3,000 calories. Would stop here again if in the area. read more

Came here on a whim passing by tappahanock. We stopped at this burger joint NN and this place was packed . There was live music playing when I entered the building . Atmosphere was cool . I ordered lobster roll , so did my husband . It's in the pricier side but it was amazing. Came with home made potato chips which paired really well. It was definitely worth the wait . Will be back! read more

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I came here in July and for it to be in the middle of summer, I definitely think this place should have working ac. My food was good but hard to enjoy eating outside without working fans. It actually felt better outside than in. read more

There were signs everywhere touting this as the best burger place in Virginia. I tried the Truffle Burger, Rum Runner drink, and the fountain Cream Soda. The Truffle Burger was good. It was not the best I ever tasted. Definitely better than any fast food burger. The rum runner was ok but did not taste authentic. They had Agave Vanilla Cream Soda, Black Cherry with Tarragon Cream Soda, and Pineapple Cream Soda. I enjoyed all three of the cream soda flavors. The bottomless fountain drinks are pricey. I had a taste of the lobster roll that someone else in my party order. It was excellent and full of lobster meat. They have an upcharge for extra meat. You really don't need to get extra meat because the roll is already overflowing with lobster meat. There are plenty of tables inside and outside. They are pooch friendly and have bowls for water and dog food. In a corner they have a spot for live music. They also have a photo ring. The only problem is that they never emailed the photos we took. read more

Hamburger was amazing and tasty and large the curled fried potatoes were the best huge serving. My grandson loved his milkshake never in my life have I seen anything like it read more

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We were very excited to enjoy NN Burger based on reviews. Service was terrible! Waited over an hour for a to-go item after our dinner. The waiter had to fight with the chef to get the food. Their fish portion was one ounce. read more

We visit 1-2 times a year when we're in town to visit family. This place had become a must visit for us every time we're here. We drive about 40 minutes from King George to eat here, and the last time I tried to visit in August, we drove all the way out there and they were sold out of lobster rolls. Well, we're back again for the holidays and visited for lunch yesterday. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I ordered my usual, a lobster roll, Connecticut style. It came out soggy and cold. It completely fell apart when I tried to pick it up to eat it, and it was disgusting. Really sucks to spend $27 on this to not even be able to eat it, and not to mention the new way of service wasn't great either. Sometimes change is good, but not in this case. read more

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NN Burger has quickly become my go-to spot for an unforgettable dining experience, particularly when it comes to their sensational lobster roll. From the moment you step in, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly smiles set the stage for an enjoyable meal. It's hard to believe how packed the lobster roll is for such an affordable price. Generously filled with tender lobster meat that's perfectly seasoned, Let alone the toasted, buttery bun. After multiple votes through DoorDash our favorite restaurant is now on the app for delivery I ordered their second day on DoorDash and what truly impressed me about this was the efficiency and speed of service; I scheduled my order prior to their opening as soon as I discover they were now on DoorDash and within minutes of them opening my order was confirmed My lobster roll was served fresh and hot. It's clear that they value both quality and time, ensuring that customers can savor their meals without a long wait. Customer service is another area where NN Burger shines. The staff is not only attentive but genuinely friendly, making you feel right at home. They are knowledgeable about the menu and eager to recommend pairings or answer any questions, which adds a personal touch to the experience. One of the highlights for pet owners is their charming pet-friendly patio. It's the perfect spot to enjoy your meal while your furry friend lounges by your side. The patio is well-kept and provides a relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal place for a casual meal with your pup. Overall, NN Burger has created a winning combination of delicious food, exceptional service, and a welcoming environment. If you're in search of the best lobster roll in Tappahannock, look no further. I can't recommend this place highly enough! Whether you're a seafood lover or simply looking for a satisfying meal, NN Burger is sure to impress. read more

Ummm. First , don't slip and fall on the floor. Second, there's a ton of flies in there. The food was good, the service was bad. It's like the servers have never been trained how to wait on people. When our server brought the check she didn't tell me where to go to pay. She left. I went to the hostess, who pointed me to the back of the restaurant to someone who didn't know either. Instead of communicating with me , she asked another employee how to charge me, at which point I gave her my bill, paid, and left a mediocre tip. It's like there were a bunch of kids with no guidance. read more

Date if visit: 1 SEP 2025 Heard great things but left very disappointed. Not against paying $20 for a burger, but their price is based off dated notoriety versus present quality. Quality of service was even worse given the number of staff working the dining room. Recommendation - Proven "Front of House" Manager and experienced kitchen and wait staff with a sense of pride in serving the public. read more

Enthusiastically went here hoping for a good experience and allegedly Virginia's best burger. The burger was above average. Ever so slightly. But nothing to rave about. The kids enjoyed their shakes with cakes atop. The rest ? Bleh. I guess the AC must've been busted. It was 80 degrees and muggy in there. Loud fans buzzing everywhere. The fries cold. The service super cold. She was basically angry that we dared to show. The beer super warm. What an absolute waste. read more

Not blown away or even interested in coming back, but if you're hungry, this does the trick. Rather pricey for the quality. The burgers don't come with any sides included, so be prepared to add those seperate. I got the hot honey mambo and it was pretty bland. I've been here twice and both times the buns were tough. The "Top notch truffle burger" comes with bacon and I'd suggest not getting extra bacon. The burger as a whole was very dry; $24 for a burger with drink and not worth it. I didn't even take a picture of the truffle burger with the bacon. read more

Came in on a Saturday night around 6:30pm. It was understandably busy but there seemed to be some confusion amongst staff as to taking orders vs ordering at the counter. Food took about 40 min to arrive and was really tasty. read more

We have been stopping at NN Burger on our way home from OBX for many years and always looked forward to ending our vacation here. Not any more!!! Apparently they are leaning into their live music which was offensively and dangerously loud. Literally had to scream at our waiter to give our order. Conversation at the table was impossible. When we asked if the music could be turned down we were told "No". The waiter was apologetic and said he found it difficult himself but there was nothing he could do. My Apple Watch was consistently recording volume in excess of 85 db. I suggest the staff get baseline hearing tests to support their OWCP hearing loss claims. read more

All the ingredients for a good tourist trap. I should have known from the "south of the border" style advertising that we were in fact not going to get the "best burger in virginia". The food was not bad just to be clear, but it was far from fantastic. Our burgers were not dry but they just did not have a ton of flavor. They were not well seasoned at all. We got 2 standard cheeseburgers with bacon and one kids cheeseburger. We also got their "crispers". The burgers were good but did not have a lot of flavor. The crispers were enjoyable but they are also pretty basic, just home made style potato chips and the price is a bit excessive. We also got 2 sodas and a water for the kid and I thought that for the price the drink cups were also a bit small. Our total cost was $65 for 2 cheeseburgers with bacon, a kids burger, 2 crispers orders and 2 sodas. The environment is loud and a bit hectic when busy. Our first burgers came out wrong which was inconvenient but they fixed it right away and the cooks at the counter were polite and courteous. Sadly the manager sat at a table in a corner with a name badge on that just said "manager" for the duration of our visit. Once we left the counter none of the staff moving through the restaurant attempted to engage with us in any way. Long story short the burger is edible and not a bad burger. It is far from the best burger in VA and at the price this place is a miss for me. I wouldn't stop again and we drive through here a few times a year. I'd say just about any VA location for Baker's crust is going to have a better burger and they also have chips similar to the crispers. Just to drive the tourist trap point home- you shouldn't stop at South of the Border either. read more

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Just ate at this place 3 min ago. We were excited as we've heard good things. So first off walking in we were greeted and we asked to sit by the window because there were less people and we wanted to be able to chat and not disrupt anyone else but also so my friend can hear (away from the crowd the waitress plopped the menus down as if annoyed it set the vibe right away, but ok maybe it's been a busy day. They don't have their drinks n the menu so every soft drink my friend asked for they didn't have but when asked what they did have she couldn't tell us... I think her attempt at sarcasm came off as just snarky and quite frankly rude. We ordered and my friend ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with the sauce and whatnot on the side. She read it back to us so we know she heard it. Her sandwich came out before the rest of us and it was wrong. My friend said politely said to the young girl that brought it that it was made wrong. They took the sandwich with an eye roll and then our food came out. My burger and fries were amazing. The food was very good. However we were done eating before my friend eventually said to take it off the check and left. They brought the sandwich out 5 min later. I paid for it as it was made. We asked for a box 3x before my other friend got up and asked at the bar. Again met with an attitude like asking 3 x for a box isn't patient enough. We already settled our checks. As we were leaving they are all just standing there looking at us. So my review is the food is amazing. Get it to go - because the service is nothing to brag about. Maybe the waitress had a bad night but apparently her bad mood rubbed off on her coworkers. Don't be salty having to remake a sandwich that you messed up relaying the order to the cook. Or maybe the cook messed up, either way my friend didn't do anything to deserve the attitude when she just asked for the sandwich to be made to her order. We were nothing but polite even after all the attitude. I don't live here so I won't be back anyway but listen I'm not someone who complains. I understand crap happens but I am big on customer service and this world is mean enough. It's expensive and we just wanted to have a good meal not deal with whatever they had going on in there tonight. read more

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We stopped after a long day of traveling so we were hangry by the time we arrived. We both used the restroom first which lifted our spirits as we hummed along to the wash your hands song playing the entire time in the restroom. We emerged proudly accessorized with our "I have clean hands" sticker. Hubby ordered the lobster roll and I went with the bacon bleu burger. We both splurged on a shake - he a Key Lime and Salted Carmel Cream for me. The burger was great but too much bun for the burger. Easy fix as I just tore it down to fit. The lobster was good - just not exceptional. The shakes had a great flavor but next time I will not have the whipped cream added. It was too heavy for me personally. I was so full from the half burger I ate so I took most of it home and enjoyed it over the next couple of days. Every new experience is just that - an opportunity to try something new and come back over and over to find all your favorites. I would definitely return until I discovered my perfect meal. read more

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Go back to the old model of ordering food! Highly disappointed today after waiting an hour and 20 minutes and still no food (after looking forward to this visit for months). At one point in time every table was full inside and outside and only one table had food. Seems "to go" orders were more important than those of us there in person. I am sad to say I won't come back and I'm still hungry. read more

This place was such a disappointment! The service was SO slow. We waited over an hour for our food. When we got our burgers, one was overcooked, which was so disappointing considering how long we had to wait. The homemade chips needed salt. You have to ask for silverware, utensils, and condiments. None were ever offered to us. We were excited to try the freak shakes, but they look nothing like the pictures on their website or Yelp. There wasn't even an entire brownie on top. It was a total ripoff for the price. I definitely will not be going back. read more

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Love the burgers and they are pet friendly. It is worth the wait. My yorkie loves the treats

Bang bang shrimp were very good. Liked the coleslaw in the middle. Warm lobster roll and chips was very good. Pretzel with beer cheese and mustard was very good. Only suggestion would be to serve the beer cheese warm, instead of cold. Service was good. Cleanliness was very good. Music good and not too loud. read more