Place is always very cool, probably could be a little cleaner but it is what it is. Burger was pretty good. It's just very hard when a burger is that thick to get it cooked perfectly. Service is bar service. It's very casual and if you're expecting somebody to wait on you every second you won't get it. It's not bad but for two burgers with one having fries and the other having coleslaw and two soft drinks $60 feels a bit steep. read more

Son Of Thurman - Thurman burger - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Quality every time. A staple we bring all our friends and family to from out of town. Good sports bar type food. Wings are gigantic and fantastic! read more

Great food today for lunch. Got the Italian sub with hand cut fries, onion strings and the Gordata app. Star of the show was the onion strings, perfectly crispy and the right amount of salt, followed by the fries, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The 9" sub was huge and tasty! read more

Son Of Thurman - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Arrived around 2:30pm on a Sunday and was able to be seated in a booth for a party of five. The staff were friendly and service was decent but it did take a bit to get our meals. We ordered the pretzel bites with cheese and the fried banana peppers which were tasty. Our party ordered a few different burgers with fries to which we all agreed were pretty overcooked and underwhelming. The flavor was just lacking unfortunately and the fries were a bit mushy. Not terrible but not the best either. read more

What a great place! Both locations are awesome but this is our favorite. Tasty giant burgers, crispy onion rings & wings with friendly service!! Everything cooked to perfection!! read more

Son Of Thurman - Son of bacon with onion rings! - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Thoroughly enjoyable. Went here with a group of 7. Our table was almost ready when we got there. Nice. Very nice to not need to wait and wait. We appreciated that. We started out with drinks and appetizers. The mixed drinks were weak. I wouldn't order a cocktail here again. i would stick with beer. They did offer a free shot to the drinks but it should come not watery. So that was a bummer. Now the appetizers were a hit! Pepperoni chips came in a big basket. Plenty to share among 7 ppl. Had a dipping sauce that was rather good. We a reuben pizza which was excellent. For dinner most people ordered a hamburger of some type. All came out huge! Everyone seemed to love them. I ordered french fries and a Caesar salad. The salad was good but not super special however the fries.... Just so delicious. Yum We each really liked our trip in. Would return! read more

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1st time there - ate at bar - food very good ! Bar tender friendly & atmosphere lively !

Wow this place is amazing. I was a little skeptical to go seeing the price of a burger but it was so worth it. I got the junior cheeseburger deluxe with onion straws. The onion straws were so delicious and they give you a heaping portion. The cheeseburger was pretty epic too. So happy I decided to give this place a try. If I'm up here again I'll definitely come back. read more

Great dinner once again! We started with the fried banana peppers with the ranch dip. Outstanding flavor and crunch! I had the Son of Thurmandelphia. A great cheese steak, tender beef, cheese and fresh veggies. Great sandwich, comes with kettle chips. I ordered the 9" and had to take half of it home. My wife ordered the Junior Johnny Burger and had them replace the chips with fries. She said the burger was awesome! read more

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If you like to sit at a bar and have 3 people tell you some one will be with you shortly for 20 minutes and no one gives you a menu in that timeframe, then this is the place for you. Get ignored and frustrated. The burgers are great, but I won't even get take out from here based off of the last two times I tried to eat here. Then to get a "see you later" from the same people who ignored you when you get up and leave. This place can pound sand. Won't be back. read more

Good Burger, but I Miss Papa's Kick So I hit up Son of Thurman with high hopes and mushroom dreams, chasing the ghost of a legend: the Rad Shroom Burger from the Columbus Thurman Café. You know the one--horseradish mayo that slapped your taste buds awake like a Midwestern wake-up call. Unfortunately, the Son doesn't carry on that particular piece of the family legacy. No spicy mayo. No fire-in-your-nose nostalgia. Just me, sadly swirling horseradish with mayo on the side like a saucy alchemist, trying to recreate the magic like I should be in an episode of Breaking Bad. That said--the Mushroom Burger was still solid. Juicy, flavorful, stacked like it had something to prove. I did what I had to do (DIY horseradish remix), and it worked out well enough to make me feel proud and hungry at the same time. Service? Friendly and fast--like they knew I was on a mission from flavor. So while the Rad Shroom Burger lives only in my memories and cholesterol, Son of Thurman still delivers a hearty, satisfying bite. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I bring my own horseradish next time? ...Don't test me. read more

Son and I stopped on for lunch to get a quick lunch. Ordered the Italian sub and a Blazin' burger...served hot, lots of meat and very tasty! I got the 7" sub and took half of it home...reheated nicely in microwave a couple of days later. Son enjoyed the Tabasco and pepper cheese...good heat but not overwhelming...though he likes a good bit of heat. No part of that sandwich left the restaurant! Fries okay. Immediate seating (midweek; 1:30 arrival). Prompt service; drinks refilled without asking. read more

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Their BLTs are insane. Their burgers are HUGE. Their onions straws were a big hit with our table. I was a fan that they had a full bar as I was on vacation. Their pizza is not great, do not go for that. But that was my fault ordering a pizza at a burger joint. The wait staff is friendly. The inside area is quite dark and has a very factory, unfinished feel to it. The patrons ranged from families with young kids to bikers to teens to cute elderly couples. It really is a place for everyone. The bathrooms were pretty clean. There is street parking available, you might have to drive around a few blocks to find it, Just make sure someone knows how to parallel park! read more

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Finally made it to the Son of Thurman in Delaware, OH. We order the Onion Straws for an appetizer and they were absolutely Amazing. I decided to order the Thurmanator and it's was the biggest burger I've ever ordered and it tasted absolutely fantastic. The service was quick and attentive as well. The atmosphere was fun and inviting, we will definitely be back! read more

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Disappointing is the only word. We took our daughter here for her first time. First the food. My A1 burger was good. I ordered it medium and it came out as medium with some pink on the middle. My daughter ordered the same and it came out with some raw meat in the middle. When we questioned it, the response was that is a real medium. They offered to provide a new one. It took way too long to get the replacement burger out. The replacement burger was weep done, no pink so no ether burger was cooked to order. For our trouble, they took 50% off that burger. Our server was always very friendly through out, however appeared to be spread thin. Unfortunately won't be back for a while. Even with the discount, spent over $50 for burgers chips and fries. Food is OK but not that good. Note they charge you to use your credit card, A little note they failed to make clear. read more

Over priced mediocre food and poor service--won't be back. The server was clueless and charged an extra .75 because we wanted pickles on the hamburger--just 3 pickle chips--not a whole dill or anything fancy. RIDICULOUS!!! The burger wasn't any better than Wendy's. read more

So glad they now have 1/3 lb burger option, which is plenty for me. Always cooked to order, fresh and tasty. Many burger combination to try. Onion rings and house made chips are both good. Service was good, constant refills, but waitstaff did forget to put our order of Ruben balls in, but once we figured it out, we decided we didn't need them. read more

Son Of Thurman - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I love this place but tonight was highly disappointing. They close at 9pm and i called at 8:10 to get a late dinner. I asked to place an order and she proceeded to say yes and that they were closing early. I asked when they were closing because i do live almost 30 mins away. I said forget about it hoping that they would make a compromise, I work in the service industry and i have never worked for a business that would not try to work with the customer and try anything in their power to fulfill their needs. read more

Everything was OK. Nothing great, or nothing bad. Server was very attentive and seemed to be ready to help.

I was at this restaurant with a party or 6. They have good and quick staff members who are efficient in their work. It is a very well planned out restaurant with unique smart booth designs. It is a calm place overall. The menu has a very wide variety of foods to choose. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries with honey mustard. It was phenomenal, and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. The servers are very kind. Would highly recommend! read more

Many choices for that special. Extra large burgers. Great onion rings. Good atmosphere.

Massive burgers with great taste. Service was good and the atmosphere is laid back with an easy spirit.

Portions are huge. I can never finish the meal. The food is good and the atmosphere is like a old neighborhood corner Cafe and bar.

Easy parking, nice huge establishment. Service was friendly and quick. This is typical bar food...tho was hoping for more, given the hype. They are known for their burgers and wings. We had the Mushroom, which was good. .nothing exciting, but still good. The whole winga are huge and quite tasty, perfectly fried and still juicy. The son of thurmandelphia was also a good sub, nothing spectacular, but good. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were big. For a good and quick meal, this iconic place can be a good choice. read more

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Came here for Father's Day. I believe they were short staffed because our time here for four people was around two hours. I understand here the burgers take longer to cook, but we waited 15 minutes before we even got to order fountain drinks. The burgers are phenomenal as always, but today mine was no where close to medium rare. That's okay, still hearty. The service has gone down over the years so going to SoT is more a once in a year/couple years type of ordeal. read more

Son Of Thurman - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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If you're a local to central OH you already know, but if you aren't and you are finding this spot on Yelp understand that Son of Thurman lives up to the hype. Absolutely epic burgers, delicious French fries, and the fried pepperoni is like no other. Being a local that moved away, Son of Thurman is a must stop for us. If you are cruising through looking for an amazing burger, this is your spot. read more

Son Of Thurman - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

We went here with are cousins and them having a 4 and 6 year old can be hard but the staff here was amazing. And don't even get me started on the food! I got the cheddar ranch burger and my son got the giant burger called the thurmanater he said is was good but way to much food! read more

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Best burgers ever. Tisha was our amazing bartender who took the best care of us! Helped us with menu recommendations and customizations to our orders. Food arrived exactly as ordered. Fun, laid-back bar ambiance. Wonderful experience! read more

One of the best things I've eaten so far in Ohio. This place is apparently bigger than the Thurman's location. So, more seating, less wait time. On a Saturday at dinner time the wait was about 30 minutes. Unfortunately, due to COVID no one is allowed to wait in the lobby. If you come earlier in the day you can spend your wait time frequenting the shops around the area; they will call you when your table is ready. Some of the tables were pulled out to follow the COVID 6ft guidelines, as well as there being barriers between the booths. The burgers are gigantic! I had the bacon, cheddar, ranch burger. I asked to add jalapenos, which they did. However, just keep in mind they're fresh, not pickled like I suspected. Most of the burgers come with house made chips, a few with fries, onion straws, and one with Cajun fries. Will be back again. read more

Son Of Thurman - Bacon cheddar ranch burger + jalapenos - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Best Hamburger I ever had . Everybody was so nice and friendly to each of the 10 of us that dropped in last Saturday night.

My go to place when I want a spicy burger and fries! I want to return more often and try something else, but haven't yet. My friend says the chicken sandwich is good. read more

I love this place. It's in downtown Delaware which is just one of the cutest towns ever. I love the open air set up they have. It's so pleasant to go in there on a Saturday afternoon when it's nice outside and have a burger and a beer and look out at the people walking by. I will say the food is a bit heavy for me at this point in my life but that isn't their fault - it's just what kind of food it is and that's fine. Their burgers have amazing flavor even if I can't finish it all! Their fries and beer selection are awesome. Servers are always nice. My kids love to do a dollar bill and choose where they is going to hang it up. Also they always play great music, which for me is a big deal b/c I hate going into a restaurant and have crappy music loudly inflicted on me. LOL. I never have that problem there. I would definitely recommend. read more

The food is nothing special. I've tried eating there several time's and the food is usually greasy, unoriginal and uninspired. Its not inedible it's just not special. I can make better burgers at home. The buns are crappy and just fall apart after a few bites. read more

I have been to Son of Thurman's quite a few times. In my opinion, sitting at the bar, one gets better service. The pizza is delicious. The burgers are good as well. This is my go to when I want a quick meal. read more

Yikes. Not good. For a place that's supposed to know burgers, the burger was appalling. They asked how we wanted them cooked. We asked for medium rare. What we got was well well well done - like overcooked to dry and crumbly. I usually give places a second chance but when you can't cook your specialty correctly, I cannot imagine going back. Ambiance was ok - clean at least. The only real redeeming factor was our server or this would be one star. read more

Don't understand the hype. Burger was huge, but had little flavor. Toppings and bun were bland and not good quality. Fries were hard and tasted like old fryer oil. Server was nice and the vibe is active and lively which was the only plus. Wouldn't go back though. read more

It was a fantastic evening and we sat outside. The server was efficient and helpful. It is definitely worth the price for the burgers! It was my first time and it met my expectations. It is just another Thurman Cafe location. It is in the heart of Delaware. So you can enjoy their exciting downtown. We had such a great time! read more

Son Of Thurman - Enjoyed amazing burgers! - American Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Massive burgers that were delicious and the service was very good. Never needed to ask for a refill. The atmosphere is very cozy and relaxing. read more

Our server was great. His recommendations on the food was spot on, my Ruben sandwich was one of the best I have ever had. Everyone's food was served quickly, hot, and what we ordered (lately that doesn't seem to be the norm)and with a friendly smile. The inside was what we expected from Thurmans, welcoming and clean. read more

Bottom Line: Don't think I'd go back. I've been here twice and both times were disappointing. This last time was downright terrible. We sat at the one table in the very front, smashed in in between the front door and the bar. The table was fine because we had young ones w us and they were restless so we were totally isolated. Any other situation, aka no kids, I would have rejected the seating choice. Being totally isolated left us with little to no service. The 3 adults each had a beer and would've ordered another but we were never able to get the attention of our server or any of the people that flitted in and out of the bar area. We ordered appetizers. Only got 2 of the three. No plates to share. No utensils. No condiments. No Chicken Tenders - which was going to be the kids dinner. Thankfully Mom ordered a Flat Bread Pizza as her meal to share w the kids. It seems people come here for the obscene oversized burgers. Believe me, I love an obscene oversized burger but these were Just Big to be Big. When asked how I wanted mine cooked I said Medium Rare - then I was told that I could only get Medium or Well. My Medium was overcooked. The 2 burgers at the table could've been interchangeable. Their toppings do not stand out. Bottom Line: Food is OK but not worth a special trip. Don't sit in the front room - no one will notice you or what you need. read more