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    Smashburger

    3.2 (199 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Scorching crispy chicken sandwich
    Markiesa B.

    So this was actually my second time visiting this place ever. First time I tried a shake and it was ok. Went yesterday and tried the scorching crispy chicken sandwich. Service needs some improvement that's for sure. Took about 5 minutes or so for it to be ready. It was wrapped very plainly in the white paper , they could've done better with that. Also I wish it had more options on the bun types. The sandwich was just ok. The spice level wasn't scorching for me more like mild.It was in fact very crispy which i could use without . Overall the sandwich was just ok nothing for me to go run and try again.

    Bacon Smash Burger
    Charlie F.

    I understand that operating a restaurant during the pandemic is/was a challenge. In fact I went to this restaurant once last year and left because at that time they were not allowing dining on the premises. Now it's 2021, dining restrictions have been lifted, and this business, while allowing on premises dining, is not operating in a customer friendly way. There is a good 6+ feet of distance between the customer and the employee at the order counter. Communication to place an order was difficult due to the distance, music, and general restaurant noise. Customers must walk to another blocked off area to pick up your order, which is in to go packaging, no matter if you are eating there or not. I ordered the double bacon burger. Flavor was ok but not enough to make me want to dine there again.

    Spicy Baja with Guac
    Mike B.

    Another of the high end Burger joints. Decent pricey burgers. In a nod to the no-carb crowd, you can order the burgers on a plate without a bun. You have to knife and fork them... but you still get the burger experience. Tried the Avocado Bacon Club. Ordered 2 patties, piled with slices of fresh avocado, bacon, lettuce, and tomato and dressed with ranch dressing and mayo. A good combo. All the ingredients are fresh, made to order and were tasty. Also tried the Spicy Baja. This one comes with slices of fresh jalapenos, guacamole, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and onion, dressed with chipotle mayo. Another tasty combo. The star of this meal was the flash fried brussels sprouts. Medium sized sprouts are halved and deep fried. The outer layers get crispy, the centers still al dente. They're a little greasy (more so than if they'd been broiled) but are excellent. The tab for 2 with a pair of double patty burgers, 2 sides and 2 fountain drinks was $28, so not cheap for a couple of burgers. But, I didn't carb up and those sprouts were tasty.... So, worth it.

    Classic Smash
    Kiki K.

    I drive from Crabtree just to come here. Mainly because of the Garlic Smashfries. The classic smash is actually a really good quality burger. Thank you Meek Millz for bringing this restaurant to my attention and no Chick-fil-A is not better !

    Chris K.

    My first visit to Smashburger was the location in Durham, which was great. I had a BOGO coupon and was in Raleigh so thought I'd check this location out. The ordering process was strained as the cashier speaks very quietly. You'd think after my saying, excuse me, several times she'd catch on, but no. The food came up quick enough, but really was just so-so. The person who brought it looked like they might have a cold, which was concerning. Anyway, the bun was kind of dryed out and the turkey seemed undercooked and the onion straws not real crisp and kind of greasy. It was all kind of underwhelming. We were asked a few times if we were enjoying it, but sometimes it's better to just say yes than saying no. I think I'll stick to the Durham location, which is closer to home anyway.

    Dirty plate. Smudges and residue -- not water spots -- right with my burger  in the middle!
    John W.

    We were starving after 7 hours in the various clinics at Duke and, after having eaten at Smashburgers on the West Coast, we thought it was a safe bet. Luckily, all we lost was the $25.37 we spent on what they called food! Out experience started when there was no one at the front counter and we had to go looking for someone to wait on us. And if we had gotten a dose of the stench from the young woman who finally came to the front before she got there, we wouldn't have stayed ... it was that BAD! I'll not embarrass her by using her name, but can't you tell your body odor has body odor? Ours was ticket 10017 at 2:03 pm on 1/23/19. The person bringing the food to the table grabbed my fork by the tines ... no gloves ... and the plate my burger was on was dirty. The owner, who came out and asked how everything was, said "maybe it's water spots." It wasn't, as you can see from the pictures! My wife's haystack onions were nothing but a glob and, when comparing to mine, looked like they came from two different places. We asked one of the employees about the differences and she said we shouldn't be concerned, as they were cooked correctly. Well, the owner said they weren't done properly -- see glob picture -- but blamed a new employee on not following cooking protocol! TEACH THEM! The owner said she appreciated our feedback and gave us a coupon for a FREE SIDE on our next visit, which will never happen! Stay away. Not sure how this place gets 3 1/2 . If there had been a 1/2 to give, that's what we would have given them. Not worth your time or money or the multiple trips to the for both of us just 2 hours later! This Smashburger needs to be smushed!

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    Heather B.

    Absolutely one of the best burgers I've ever had! Mushroom Swiss was fantastic, burger cooked and seasoned so well. Bacon cheddar BBQ burger was excellent as well. Sweet potato fries are delicious. For $23 for two combos, we were so pleased with our food! Tasted great, served fast, employees very friendly. Smash burger will be a new regular place for us!

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    Great burger! Place was pretty empty but I'm not sure why. Food was hot and fresh. Worth a visit!

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    Juicy burgers very tasty! Would recommend them over any burger spot! They also have crispy fries which bode well with my burger! Cudos!

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    Smash burger is awesome. Get the signature burger for a real classic treat . You can taste every ingredient.

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    Good burger! It wasn't clear where to wait for a to-go order. But the taste was worth the confusion. I'll order here again!

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    Employe had an attitude when serving. Didnt appreciate the tude. should choose better employees! Have a great day!!

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    Food is good , they are short staffed but they more than make up for it ! Brussel sprouts ... amazing

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    Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

    Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

    4.3(879 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    So far the best hamburger in RDU and consistent quality, taste and service!…read more Venue: casual, burger joint. Full bar available in front if you want to watch sports game. High top and bar seat in the bar. Tables and booth seating in the restaurant. Food: ordered good ol' cheese burger which you can make your own (you can pick type of protein for the patty, veggies, cheese, sauce etc). Patty is cooked just like we asked- juicey and well flavored. Deviled egg was phenomenal- little rich and on the salty side but it only compliments their amber ale to chug. Another complimenting dish to the ale is definitely fried pickle. Portion is good=big. Oh, came here another time. Burger was good again. I ordered Philly cheese, which I loved the taste but the ground beef instead of shaved beef was not for me. Service: both times, the service was great. Fast and very attentive. Price: I think the price is reasonable if not, really great. $4 pint amber ale? It's a steal!

    Ultimately, this was a generally terrible experience. The service was slow, the food was terrible,…read moreand I saw a health code violation. It took a while for the waitress to come over and take our order. The restaurant was not busy (other than our table there was only one other) and it took 10 minutes to be asked what we wanted to drink. Then it took another 10 minutes for the water to show up and to have our orders taken. I ordered the Bad Ass Burger with fries. The fries arrived cold and floppy. I let the waitress know the fries were cold and she graciously took then and had them remade. The second set, arrived hot and floppy...and were unseasoned. The burger itself was terrible. The meat patties were not seasoned and overcooked (ordered medium arrived well done). Ultimately, the food was just disappointing. Lastly, I saw one of the cooks vaping over the food.

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    CowBar Burgers & Fries

    CowBar Burgers & Fries

    3.8(55 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    CowBar is a great option if you are ever craving a burger in the North Hills area. The burgers are…read moremassive and very juicy filled with high quality ingredients. Service could be better, but it's not bad. Decor and the bar were very cool and well designed parts of the restaurant. We ordered the Alabama Slammer and Classic Cheeseburger with truffle fries. We received regular fries at first, but were able to get what we originally ordered (truffle fries) after talking to the servers. If you order the truffle fries, make sure to grab a fork or extra napkins (or both)! Eating them gets real messy. Overall, a nice, casual burger spot in Raleigh with great fries.

    Wow, I haven't been to CowBar in a while since I'm not a huge fan of crazy food halls but their new…read morelocation up at North Hills is top-notch! Located in the newer section of North Hills, CowBar is a more sophisticated rendition of their Morgan Street Food Hall location. Very similar with maybe a few extras, you order up front, get a number, self-service soft drinks and condiments in the back and wait for you eats. Pick up your meal at the counter and it's time to eat! I did their popular truffle burger with fries Italiano and OMG! The burger was amazingly tender, rich and delicious. Tender grilled beef, smoky Gouda cheese, caramelized onions and truffle flavoring throughout. The skin-on fries with shaved parm, rosemary and garlic made for the perfect side. While the bar is not open yet, it looks like CowBar North Hills will have some beers and drinks to go with your burger. Overall I am super happy with what I experienced at CowBar. While the food is a touch pricey, it's totally worth the money and a better option to dine here, versus a crowded, noisy spot. Enjoy, Raleigh. You may have the best burger in the Triangle with CowBar!

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