I don't know what changed, but Smokey's has been more consistent for the past several months than any of the previous seven years that I can remember. It seems like they just have better support for the grill master and that may be all the difference. They're more consistent and other than that nothing's changed. We had some lousy experiences there in recent years but they seem to have turned a corner. Our go-to quick dinner when healthy is not the highest criteria. read more

Char broiled basics done right. Smokey knows burger fundamentals with interesting price selections. Albeit be randomly generated or a secret equation to a profit equation, theres no doubt the cost are affordable with a reasonable price to taste ratio. One fundanmental change that will drastically improve sales is a change in potatoes. Such choice can easily misfire when considering a combo meal. With limited seating operations, it becomes a case of speed munching or a mobile drop in to secure a better place to eat. No doubt, it's minimalistic operations insures the cost remains low and they should continue to pride in it. read more

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We flew into Seattle and decided we needed to eat before heading to the AirBNB. We drove past Smokey's Char-broiled ... burgers, fries & milkshakes on the marquee...sounded perfect! It isn't much to look at & my family was super skeptical. But the place gave good energy so I hit up Yelp in hopes of shaming them for their judgement on curb appeal & felt vindicated as I read them the positive reviews. But the real victory was having Smokey's cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes for lunch. Fantastic! Clearly a locals kind of place. Smokey's isnt trying to attract visitors but it's clear they're a fav of locals. read more

I looked at the online menu, and saw a double bacon cheeseburger for $6.85 and fried mushrooms for $3.50. I figured the menu had likely not been updated in quite sometime, but I decided to stop in anyway. It's a little hole in the wall burger joint, surprisingly, with an Excellent food rating, and guess what? The online menu prices are spot on!! This place rocks, their burgers are great! You'll pay $12 to $15 for a burger at Zippy's or Li'l Woody's for the exact same burger. Definitely a gem of a burger joint! read more

I had my hand out for the cash she put it on the counter wait time was outrageous she was very confused while I was ordering so it made me confused food is 7/10 low key just burnt read more

Having the mushroom burger with fry sauce . Delicious . Fries are amazing !! Definitely has that real deal hamburger home made comforting taste lol I love these small burger spots yum!!! A must try if you're in the area . read more

3.5 review is crazy. I give this place a 5 solely based off of their food. Their burgers. Chefs kiss. Their fries. Chefs kiss. Their ranch. Chefs kiss. Their employees. Chefs kiss. Their decor: 0 stars... but who gives a f**** as long as the food is on point. My son and I came here after picking him up from school down the street.... I've seen this place before and was always curious because I love a good hole in the wall moment. Today was the day we decided to try it out of simply out of being too lazy to cook and over eating teriyaki and subway....and let me tell you, we literally scarfed our burgers down in 3 mins max. Very basic (in a good way) burger but the ingredients were on point and the patty had that charbroiled taste... kind of like those burger joints at the lake after a long day of swimming. Point blank. It's really good. Don't let the looks fool you. read more

i usually get my nails done across the street at Orchid Nails, and always looked over and wanted to try it after the 10 millionth time looking over. It's a really small place, there's a couple counter seats and 2 tables outside. I had the BLT with mushrooms. the BLT was 3.99 and the mushrooms cost me another 1$. I also ordered a bacon cheedar special which was around 7 bucks, and my total was around 14$ for 2 burgers, small fries, and a drink. The burger overall was pretty OKAY, i was craving a burger, and i would say it met up to my standards. the mushrooms were a great touch by the way! and i would come here again just because the burgers were pretty cheap. Didn't have a chance to try any shakes though, maybe next time! read more

Smokey's Char Broiled - BLT with bacon for another 1$ - Burgers Near Me - Burien, Washington

It might be a hole in the wall but damm, these are great burgers. This is our go to for burgers n crinkle fries or O-rings and the fry sauce is the best. I've tasted many in the area and the best are here. I love the relish sauce on the burgers and the size is large. read more

Smokey,s never disappoints! Burgers are always perfectly cooked and delicious. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Smokey's makes a solid burger with all the typical fixings, and cooked to order. The fries are good and always hot. I always call in my order ahead of time. read more

Smokey's Char Broiled - Burgers Near Me - Burien, Washington

Been going to this place for decades. The only mom and pop burger place left in the Burien area. It was a favorite when I worked across the street at Consumer Opinion Services back in the 90's, and the quality has remained consistent. Still a good place to visit for a good milkshake, some delicious fries or fish and chips. Sad that covid has interrupted their business, hope they are able to return soon. read more

Came to try out this burger spot since I've lived in Burien a while and never tried it. Waited 15mins to order and when I'm finally acknowledged the guy says it's gonna be a while before they can take my order. read more

I had the mushroom burger . It wasn't bad it just needed seasoning . The meat just taste like a non seasoned burger patty.

I love this place. Not made to eat there even though there is the option. The sauce is awesome, the diced onion instead of rings (I like that). It's just a simple charred burger, made right. So good... so so good!.... I want one now. Favorite burger joint in all of Burien. read more

This place is another gem. Old school style burger and fries. Love the crinkle cut fries and the fry sauce! The only downside is they make everything from scratch so it's not super fast read more

This place has HORRIBLE customer service. And on top of that there was maggots in my burger so I asked for a refund and they wouldn't give me my money back and tried to ask me if they could remake my food. Now tell me why I would want another burger after I seen maggots in it. This place is dirty and not good for your health. Definitely not recommended at all. read more

Very fresh burger!! The patty is a little thin but the flavor is on point. Almost like a BLT with a burger patty. Fries are alwsys freah and on point... crispy and fluffy. Actual score 4.5 read more

This business has been on the corner of 1st Ave and 128th for a long while. Very small, not much seating but the food is very good. Hamburgers the way they should be. Smokey flavor with just the right amount of bun and condiments. The fries are good and the fry sauce is tasty. I've been stopping by forever and will continue. The staff is friendly and helpful read more

A few years ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of writing this review about this establishment. I recommended Smokey's to my girlfriend who was craving a burger. Thinking back to the last time I had a burger, Smokey's was my first choice. She ordered a Mushroom and Swiss burger, Onion rings, and a small vanilla milkshake. Boy, the lack of care that her food got was astounding. The onion rings were so over cooked that it was a chore to bite through, the burger maybe had a half a button mushroom on it, with what looked like half a slice of swiss on it but was the blandest thing I've put into my mouth since unsweetened soy milk. The only thing that was even consumable was the milkshake. The cook had airpods in and I doubt he is even paying attention to what he was cooking. Also no hairnets. WTF read more

I've lived in burien for almost 20 years now and I can't believe that I never ate here before! I'm almost mad at myself for it. It's a pretty good place for your all American burger. There was nothing wrong with it. The fries had a nice bite to them, the double bacon burger was delicious, and their philly was good too. The only thing was they put tomatoes and lettuce in their philly. It was my first philly so I don't know if that's normal. But overall a hidden gem. read more

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Smokey's is great burgers for super cheap, real charbroiled flame cooked burgers, and delicious and cheap appetizers like onion rings, curly fries and mozzi sticks. You can get everything your heart desires easily for under ten bucks. They are speedy and friendly and this is always a go to for a good burger. This is a popular place for everyone to go, and the prices make it possible for all sorts of people eat here. The interior of the place is pretty small, there is only a tiny counter with stools to sit at and maybe a table I don't know for sure. But I always get my food to go. read more

So good! I usually get the bacon cheeseburger with their crinkle fries and it's always yummy every time.Their fried mushrooms are bomb same with the onion rings! read more

Large menu, but the wait staff couldn't figure out how to use an Entertainment book coupon. I read and re-read the terms to her, but when I changed my order from three items because one of them came with fries, to only two items, she kept saying "No, you get the curly fries." I replied "No, I just want the other two items." She looked at me curiously and said "But you get the curly fries for free." I said "I only want the other two items, so please apply the coupon to the second, less expensive item. I know will only $5 off the least expensive, but that's ok." She again said "No, then you don't want the curly fries, they're free." I took a deep breath, widening my eyes and replied "No I don't want anything anymore," and left the restaurant with out any items but thoroughly frustrated. I will never eat curly fries again... read more

When was the last time you had a real banana milkshake?! True White Center originals will say that Smokey's isn't the same and they'll talk about how good it used to be compared to how it is now.. But I tell ya, Smokey's is still my guilty pleasure burger spot. If you're in the area and don't want the typical Jack in the box or McDonalds, hit up Smokey's, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is amazing really good burgers for a even better price. Very consistent in there taste and food real good customer service too. Called in a order and they had it ready in 10 mins and let me tell you best burgers in Seattle. I love this place and will continue to go. read more

A Smokey's cheese burger and milkshake always hits the spot. Char broiled smokey grilled goodness! Milkshakes are decent sized and thick. I eat there every time i'm in the area, sometimes when i'm not. The seating area is small and usually a little dirty, but its well worth it. Tip: If you plan on being a repeat customer, ask for a menu to take home and call in your order 5-min before showing up. read more

Just not impressed. The price is pretty average for a burger and unless you're in the mood for tackiness and dirt, you're probably going to want to get your burgers to go. The patty's are thin, too much lettuce and the fries were soggy. I've lived in this area off and on since childhood and realize why I've never had the urge to try this place out. Maybe if I was high it would have been a better experience. Whatever you do, don't look past the cashier at the fryer's vents....you may want to turn on your heels and head out without eating there at all. read more

Smokey's Charbroil makes delicious burgers. Their milkshakes are great too and they are made by hand while you wait. The fries are crinkle cut, get fry sauce to dip them. They balance out the rich burgers and shakes. I recommend that you take your food to go and eat at North Seatac Park or the Botanical Garden which are both nearby since there isn't great seating at Smokey's. Bon appetit read more

Good burgers good people. Filthy eating area ( I eat in my car) and many times trash outside

Smokey's is a good basic burger, cooked on a grill, and served on a big bun with fresh veggies. If you're into bacon, the bacon is thick, flavorful, and cooked well. Like its location, it's nothing fancy and it doesn't try to be. The fries are crinkle cut and probably from the Albertson's across the street, but they're cooked properly and taste great. The onion rings are nice and crispy, so when you bite into them the onion breaks easily...there's nothing worse in the onion ring world than taking a bit and having the onion part get pulled out of the crispy part like a floppy earth worm getting pulled out of the mud. Smokey's is so straight forward that it's hard to review - the burgers taste great, the fries are good, the people are nice enough, and it's higher quality than the fast food chains. Enough said. read more

Do you remember what burgers used to be like before fast food drive-ups and gourmet restaurants got a hold of them? When the burger was cooked over an open flame and placed between the halves of a bun with just simple condiments? That is Smokey's. So what is right about this place? The burger is a thin but large patty with a great char flavor coming through. It reminded me of the last time I bought a box of hamburger patties from Cash & Carry and grilled 100 of the things. Smokey goodness. The prices are also very reasonable. What isn't right about Smokey's? The fries are the large crinkle variety that taste like your basic frozen kind. Kind of mealy and not very crisp. Be warned that there isn't much in the way of eating space at Smokey's. There are maybe 7 stools at a counter and a picnic table outside and the decor.....isn't. Make it to go. read more

This WAS one of my favorite hamburger joints to go to. But after two incidences where I went in for my meal and asked for a shake and they said the shake machine was broken no shakes. So I went back some time later and they told me the shake machine was broke, really still !! I was suspect of this and a couple of other people came in and asked for shakes also and were told the same. then in walked a lady that asked for a shake and"Shazam" the machine was working for her!!! We all looked at each other like" are you serious" so I have decided they will not see my money in that place again. Even though I liked their burgers the place really is a dump. It's dirty looking and dingy. But what really upset me was the treatment of customers unless you were one in particular who could whatever she wanted. read more

The ONION RINGS are great! Crispy texture, not greasy, don't need a dipping sauce they are good enough on their own. I've had the fish sandwich, the fish 'n' chips, and a burger, and liked them all enough. Nothing fancy going on here, and I kind of like things fancy to be honest. I saw a soft-serve machine, so I skipped the shake, I prefer my milkshakes with hard ice cream. Service is not fast, so allow some time to get your food. I'll keep coming back for those onion rings, and maybe I'll find something else on the menu I really like. read more

After 13 years, Smokey's still hits the spot. Hubby introduced their slammin' burgers to me when we first began dating. Haven't been for some time and needed a fix. No crowd, got the special and went to town. Thick sliced bacon, oozing cheese, and the fry sauce that reminds of my days in @ WSU (GO COUGS!). They've kept it simple over the years which is probably why they are successful. Try it, you WILL NOT be disappointed. read more

never disappointed by Smokeys. food is always delicious. if you haven't tried them go ahead. don't be fooled by the looks (don't judge a book by its cover) read more

Smokey's is a staple in Burien and has been for the last I don't know how many years. They have crinkle cut fries which are tasty and flavorful. I went with nuggets on my last visit which were decent but used to be better. I do love the burgers though. Stop in and order a burger fries and shake. You won't be disappointed. Another thing I might add is that their BBQ sauce is amazing read more

Ohhhhh man. Been dying to come here forever! We ordered 2 double bacon cheese burgers curly fries, and a butterfinger milkshake. What we got was two tasty burgers, a delicious butterfinger milkshake... And onion rings. But omg the onion rings were soooo good. 4 stars for awesome food, but atlas she did get our order incorrect. Very well priced food too. read more

I ordered pick up and had a hard time placing my order as well as the gentleman on the other line understanding me so there were a few awkward silence moments and me asking if he was still there. I was unable to get everything I wanted because they were out of the mushroom burger, and the shake machine was broken. I still places n order because it was close and I was starving. Upon arriving the girl was not friendly and seemed irritated since they were closing up. I paid for my meal and waited while it was finishing. She gave me my fountain drink and it was incorrect and she said it written down wrong because I asked for Dr.Pepper and she thought it meant Diet Pepsi, honest mistake, but instead of tossing it she empties it and refilled it without rinsing the cup and touching my straw. I wish I had taken pictures because the food left much to be desired. Burger was meh with an overload of onions and a tiny scarce tomato. Crinkle cut fries were the best thing. The tarter sauce was ok but the fry sauce was all hype because it tasted like mayo and ketchup. Customer service: 2/10 Food: 3.5/10 Price: 2/10 Better off going to a fast doos drive through. Bummed because I wanted it to be better than the bad reviews I seen on here. Do better! read more

My family has been going to Smoky's for years, and we had never had a complaint until tonight. This evening I called in an order for my parents and myself (double bacon cheeseburger and fries and 2 tarter sauces for dad, mushroom burger for mom, and a cheeseburger combo with fry sauce for me), and picked it up without issue. When I got home and opened the bag I realized that there weren't any fries in the bag. I called them, and the same man I'd talked to earlier (the only employee there tonight, other than the fry cook) said to come in. My mom asked what they would do for us since it was an inconvenience for us to have to go back again (a 15 minute drive), and he snapped that we would get our fries. After we hung up I also realized that he'd given me two fry sauces and a tarter instead of two tarters and a fry sauce, but I figured we'd just switch for the right thing when we arrived, no biggie. We got there and my mom went in to get the food while I stayed in the car with the dog. She came back a few minutes later, furious. He had literally given her a look up and down, and then had accused her of eating all of the fries that he'd supposedly already given us ("I always check my orders"), and would only give us one of our orders of fries. Not only was my mom embarrassed that he accused her of lying, but also that he'd fat shamed her in front of a group of about ten other customers. He also demanded that I should have been the one to come in because I was the one who ordered. He also gave my mom another fry sauce instead of the tarter that she asked to switch for. I went in, almost ready to cry. I'm terrible at confrontation, especially with strangers, and I knew this was about to suck. I walked up to the counter and said that he'd only given my mom one order of fries, and that he'd made a mistake on the sauce. He glared at me and practically shouted that I only ordered one fry. I told him exactly what I'd said on the phone, and that this is the same order we've been making for about 20 years (longer if you count when my family went before I was born), and that I always order two fries. He showed me what he wrote down on the order slip, slapping it down on the counter, making everyone look at us. He hadn't written down one of the orders of fries, but I was certain that he'd charged me for them. He didn't offer me a receipt when I picked up the food, but I wish had one. I just left at that point. This guy had me so upset that I was about to start sobbing in front of a room full of strangers. I will never be returning to Smoky's, nor will either of my parents. This young man, whose only defining feature is his floral snap back hat, has ruined what was once my favorite burger place. didn't have a name tag, or else he'd definitely be mentioned by name. It is unbelievable how terrible this customer service experience was. read more