The burgers were really good! Perfect crisp to their smash burgers. I got the 1/4 burger and really enjoyed it. I typically HATE pickles and usually order burgers without but my parents forgot. But I tried it today @ something about the pickles here tasted soooo sooo yummy, esp with the burger 10/10 Parent got the western burger and it was also 10/10. Fries and their secret sauce were bomb. I really liked it, not too oily and you don't get that gross greasy feeling after finishing your meal. Staff were really nice as well. Will def come back read more

Delicious Burgers, easy to order and interact with cooks and staff. Been back twice for the Swagyu, keep up the good work!

Service? So my fiancé and I walked in and sat at the bar. There was another couple in there eating and a gentleman with his two boys that were just getting their food. The food that was coming out did look very good but I never had the chance to try it. Why did t I try it you ask? We waited over 15 minutes and didn't even get spoken to. There was one good thing that came from visiting this place is that we got up and walked out we went over to Santorini's Greek spot and sat down and had some amazing Mediterranean food. read more

Burgers are good. However, it is extremely overpriced and the top priced burger had similar texture to the Costco angus burgers. Good but not worth the intense price. read more

Eh, not so good. Ordered two burgers, two sides and two sides...with tip it came to $76. The burgers were way overcooked which completely destroyed the juicy taste a good wagyu burger should have and everything was way over-salted. Honestly we would've been better off at In-n-Out and would've saved over $50. read more

The burgers are scrumptious, service very courteous with a very friendly staff. Good size and full of flavor. Worth every penny. My son wanted to give them 6 stars!!!! read more

Awesome food! The OG is a completely different experience, but even the regular burgers are great if you're looking for something less expensive. Love the fries and onion rings and shakes too. The serranos were a must add for me. read more

There was a truck outside of Pure Project brewery and I though oh boy, another truck... but decided it was worth walking over and just sneaking a peak. Boy am I glad I did, I can honestly say this is hands down the best burger I have had. The meat was so fresh and very well seasoned/cooked. The sauce is homemade. Cheese was bomb. Homemade pickles #helloheaven. And the bun. Just perfect in every way. Will be coming back for more and telling the world. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/4 pound burger with everything on it - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

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I was a fan of Swagyu since the day they opened and I have watched the quality of the food decline. First they had great potatoes for fries now they use cheap standard fries. Their American burgers use to be really good smash burgers. Now they use frozen meat patties and smash them as if they aren't frozen ( I watched them do it ). Worst burger I ate in a long time. I was so disappointed. The consistency of the burgers aren't consistent anymore. It's always a hit or miss on the regular swagyu burger. Sometimes it's good sometimes it tastes burnt. I really hate to write this review because I've been to all the locations and was a fan of the franchise. But the last 3 times I've been to swagyu ( at different locations) each time it was a pitiful experience. Especially to be paying 20+ dollars for a supposedly ( wagyu burger ). Now I go to Tanners Prime Burgers in Oceanside. They are the new kings of Burgers. Swagyu is no longer what it was. read more

Swagyu is the place you go for a good quality burger. It's in a low key part of poway and is intimate on the inside. They have one big table that can fit about 8 but other than that just 3 or 4 small tables. Not sure i would come with a big group but a casual date night here or to-go is excellent. The staff there are nice and the food comes out pretty fast and very fresh. A special mention for the fries here- they are like no other place i've been to. They are thick cut almost like steak fries but also curly a bit so there are some crunchy bits too- best of both worlds! I do feel like the prices here can be a bit high with an a la carte burger being $23-25 and fries or onion rings at $8. If there was maybe wait service or more open dining spaces to enjoy your food and ambiance i would understand the high price but it definitely leans more casual here. (I've been to the PB location which leans into that a bit more but still, Ive had comparable wagyu burgers for less that include fries in the price. ) Overall food was excellent quality and staff was great- just a little pricey. read more

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$8 fries???? Double cheeseburger was great but couldn't get myself to order the fries. Asked about that and guy said it was because it was large order and good enough for two. It's only me though. Should I spend $8 and waste half of them? Seems to be area of opportunity for them. read more

This is a review of the food truck that was at Pure Project North Park on a Friday. There were a few different options, and I went for their signature burger which had two 4 ounce patties. The patty's were juicy but the radius was a little smaller than that of the bun so there were multiple bites with bread only. It was the other way around at their Pacific Beach storefront, which is how I prefer it. At least the bun was soft and buttery. Oh well, it's probably harder to control quality in a truck. read more

Loved my entire experience! Food is delicious and staff is great, especially Marina! She is awesome and made my entire experience even better. read more

Great food! One of the best burgers I've had! The girl was really, nice smile and good service!

Great, friendly service and the best burgers anywhere! It is a small place, but very big on taste!

One of the worst burgers of my life. We ordered the double American wagyu. Had basically no seasoning, cheese was terrible, patty was very dry and sauce was bland. Definitely disappointing, because this place has been great before. I wouldn't serve this to a dog. read more

Great vibe. The swagyu burgers are juicy, and taste like soft steak on brioche bun. Swagyu Chop read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Signature Swagyu Smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Let me start off by saying I've been a huge supporter of Steve and his awesome Swagyu restaurants. Came to the burger shop today to check it out for the first time since they opened. It was Saturday, late afternoon at around 3:15pm, mellow crowd and there were some open tables, 4 employees working. Service was atrocious, almost 40 minutes for 2 burgers and 2 fries. I don't mind paying money for great food, but the service is also important. Food was OUTSTANDING as usual but the service absolutely ruined the whole meal. I will try to give these guys another try, maybe it was an off day. I'll have to maybe update my review when I try it again. Last time at PB location, I went on a similar day and time, my service was outstanding and food was to the table within 15 minutes of ordering. Hope some things change because I love the brand and food. -R.R. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Best burger I have had in a long time. I'm not sure why its so good. This place is also pleasant to be in with good tables and chairs and a quite atmosphere. read more

This review is specifically about the food truck as I haven't been to the location yet. Literally best burgers of my life. Well worth the hefty price as the quality is off the charts and the portion is ge.ne.rous. Always really nice folks working the truck and everything always comes out perfect. read more

I have to say I was very thoroughly disappointed. My wife and I got the 1/2 lb swagyu smash burgers. They were not busy, no one was ahead or behind us in line. The burgers came out and the meat was cooked to a dry and chewy texture. They had no flavor to the meat, no evidence of subtle seasoning, literally nothing. I was not happy to spend $70 on two burgers fries and a coke and get served this. They absolutely ruined high end meats. They only do burgers, how could they not know the essentials. The brioche bun frankly also tasted stale, it didn't have the spring and softness that a fresh bun does. If you want a good smash burger try "the friendly's"smash burger. Check them out. For 1/5th the price they are leaps and bounds better in every conceivable way, using standard ground beef. The sidewinder fries were good. read more

1st time here. Price point is amazing for basic burger and on par w gourmet burger places but for wagyu. Service was fast, food piping hot. Smiley staff. Keep napkins handy bc they are a bit messy but maybe that's because I tried to inhale it bc the burger was so good. Had side of onion rings and they were the best I've ever had. Def coming back! read more

Sweetest chef ever! All the food was amazing, especially his Serrano Aioli, I am now addicted! He is very talented and personable, I wish I got his name! But if you are reading this and are the chef that was working on September 5th around 3:00pm, you rock and thank you for making our day!! read more

Swagyu burger w/ nitro potatoes is hands down the best combo in Cali!!!!! I make a trip there weekly because if the awesome service and you can't beat the price!!! read more

First time at Swagyu, walked in and received friendly service burger was super delicious! Fries are to die for! Thanks guys

Wow. Can't believe I didn't write this sooner! The guy was very helpful and explained the differences. We got some Australian ribeyes for Thanksgiving and they were fantastic. Cooked them as directed in one of their YouTube videos. Will definitely get again. read more

Burger was good overall but there is this horrid trend of every artsy shop using Brioche buns. I don't know what the attraction is to eating a overly sweet confectionary bun with a burger. This burger could have knocked it out of the park with a simple high quality seeded old time bun. Adding that type of bun did nothing for that burger, just threw off its potential. Maybe have regular buns and give the customer a choice? I probably won't order another burger there for that reason read more

I told myself I would stop once I was full but I couldn't help it. The burger was so good I had to finish it. The staff were so friendly too. I'll definitely be coming back. And the secret sauce is bomb. read more

Wonderful burgers. Great people inside. The shakes and onion rings are great too. Convenient in Poway.

5 stars all around!! I've been a fan of Swagyu for awhile now and it just keeps getting better! I think I've tried every burger on the menu and there isn't one that's disappointing. I recommend their Signature Swagyu Smashburger + fries!it's the best burger in San Diego, I promise. The chefs are passionate about making your experience perfect - from being welcoming to cooking you a high quality meal each time! And don't even get me started on the management top notch. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/2lb Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

One of the butchers gave me a quick class on all the meats and breeds of cattle which I geeked out over. Grabbed a few burgers for the family which were amazing with the nitro potatoes and called it a day. Can't hardly wait until the restaurant is open and you can sit down indoors with a tasty beverage. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - A5 Wagyu - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

We were out looking at Christmas lights and we wanted to try something new to eat afterwards. This came up on yelp so we decided to give it a try. We walked in and the guy that was cooking said I'll be right with you! There were only 2 or 3 guys working and they were hustling! I ordered a western burger my husband ordered a regular cheeseburger and my boys shared a burger. Our total order was 3 burgers, 1 side of fries, 1side of onion rings and 1 can of Pepsi and this cost $79. My burger came out and it didn't have that great of flavor, I had higher hopes and my husband felt the same way. It was definitely messy which isn't a bad thing when it's packed with flavors but it wasn't and I just ended up deconstructing the burger. It wasn't a bad experience, it just wasn't my flavor or price point so we will not be back. read more

The only butcher shop I know that has wagyu everything. The tomahawk barely fits in my smoker and it is worth it!!! It looks like the Swagyu Food Truck is here on Sundays, 12-3:30. You need to drive down to IB any other day. I recommend everyone on this side of town get a Swagyu burger. Bring friends and family and make your own tailgate party. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Best burgers in town! And the sweet potato fries are to die for! If you're worried about the price, the normal/classic burgers are excellent as well. Service is great and very chill vibes inside. Highly recommend! read more

Disappointing. I looked forward to trying this place out for some time, but I'm not sure what the hype is all about. The burger itself was very good, but they mask the burger in a house sauce and a bready sweet brioche bun, which completely took away from the flavor of the beautiful cow. If you're paying this much for a burger, let it be the star. My husband, daughter and I all walked away thinking meh, overpriced burgers done wrong. We paid $85 for 3 burgers, 1 frie, 1 onion ring and 3 cokes. We would have been happier eating five guys at a fraction of the cost. read more

This is Poway's best burger joint. This is also possibly Poway's best brunch spot. If you need proof, you should try it.

I live nearby and usually place an order to go a couple of times a month. If I am going to have a gourmet burger why not make it the best! The onion rings and fries are a must. Once you tried Swagyu, Poway you may not go back to your other burger place. I haven't. Meal is usually ready as promised. Looks like a nice place to eat but I much prefer enjoying this meal in my own ambiance. read more

First time trying a wagyu burger & this did not disappoint! It's definitely a treat for me. It was really busy on a Saturday night with only one server. She was nice too but I felt bad that it was just her. read more

Swagyu Burger - Poway - 1/4 smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Poway, California

Love this place. It should be on Diner dive and drive ins. Its so special and unique. The special sauce is awesome. The food is all hand made and awesome. I bought some expenisve sawgyu rib eye too. We will be back. read more

Pretty decent burger. Good char. Good service. Friendly. Good value. I ordered the 1/4lb wagyu burger. I think it was good. Nothing to write home about. But good and the onion rings were actually the star of the show for me. Next time I will order a milkshake. It would be great with the brioche bun and they looked wonderful. Great to have a good burger place here in north poway. Ok to take a group of 5-8 people as they have bench seating. Also good if you want to go solo as there is bar style seating as well. I think I was expecting a bit more with the wagyu hype. That's the only reason I don't give it a 4 star. The burger was small and the huge brioche bun and sauce hid the flavor rather than complemented the quality beef. Excellent family atmosphere. No alcohol served read more