Great place for burgers and fried foods (fries, onion rings, cheese sticks) without being in a dive What we ate: Cheeseburgers-delish! Could actually taste the cheese on the burger. Fries-shoestring style (which are my favorite) but something was missing with the texture, maybe salt, maybe needed to be served hotter Onion Rings-awesome beer battered style Pros: Outdoor seating when it is nice out Large windows so even if you are inside you can enjoy the outdoors Very friendly staff Cons: Pepsi instead of Coke This may just be me, I like a well seasoned burger, could use more seasoning Fries were my favorite style but even with salt, they were ok. Maybe they needed to be cooked to order or change the supplier. Would I go again? Yes Would I recommend it to a friend? Sure read more

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Looking for a burger that has 0 disappointing bites? Look no further than Martins they do a phenomenal job grilling and there's something about the burger patty's they use that keeps me coming back. Nothing better than a Martins Quarantine Burger read more

Thought this was a bbq shack but the smoker out front was a gas fired unit and small .. get inside and bbq option is brisket or pulled port sandwich no other bbq options and no plates combos etc. Go for brisket sandwich which was sliced and reheated on the flattop .. topped with sauce and onion rings .. was actually a good sandwich but not exciting if you were expecting a sliced brisket dinner. Was a non and pop type place and appears it was a burger bar and bbq sandwich's were and after thought. Price was fair, service was decent, but menus and salt/ pepper shakers need to be wiped down as when you pick them up they feel greasy. Food was good price was fair service decent but this is no bbq joint. read more

Amazing burgers! This place has it all... Also has a great beer selection as well. Definitely the best burger joint in town.

Unexpected treat! Stopped in after other restaurants had a long wait and was pleasantly surprised. Great friendly service. Excellent juicy flavorful burger with multiple toppings offered. Very reasonably priced. We will return. read more

WOW. Just wow. Everything about this place is 10/10. We were on a road trip and found this gem by coincidence. Easily the best burger i've had in the US. Savory char-grilled taste, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked and so cheap. Fries were also really good, beers were cold, and customer service was great. Super attentive and nice team. read more

Favorite place for burgers whenever I'm at Charlottesville. It's an uber casual place but it's so fun coming here with a group of friends. The sides are AMAZING. I tend to order tons of sides whenever I'm here. I love the fried pickles and onion rings. The burgers here are fantastic too. Service is very quick as well. Martin's grill is just a great place to go if you want burgers without spending a lot of money or simply settling for a fast food joint. You can actually sit down here, have a cold corona, and enjoy your food & friends. read more

Virginia BBQ - Sides and a corona. - Burgers Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Had a cheese steak and it was an awesome meal. The service was outstanding as well. Definitely recommend it as I will visit it again.

So I wanted to love this place, but they didn't have any PORK! The whole reason I came to this place was to try their homemade pork, and they were completely out. I understand that this can happen, but seriously they didn't let us know until AFTER we ordered. So after this bitter news I opted for a chicken gyro. Yes, they worked with me and let me make it chicken instead of lamb, so I appreciate that. I also ordered a side salad, and it was very fresh so bonus points. Why the 4 stars? They were really friendly, and even though it was super busy everyone was working very hard. read more

Their wings and tots are really good! However, I ordered a salad and I didn't like how the onions and cucumbers (way too many) were chopped super big with a small amount of chicken given..plus there's no cheese or croutons or an option for them? Kinda ruined it for me, it's like restaurants barely put effort into certain orders anymore :( read more

Virginia BBQ - Burgers Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stopped here for lunch on a road trip. The food took forever to come out, around 30 mins, and was standard diner fair. Nothing stood out to earn more than 2 stars. read more

Usually it's a good place to eat but the last time I went there they were out of MULTIPLE menu items including wings. They were attentive as far as service w but running out of food is unacceptable when your restaurant is right beside of a Food Lion. How hard would it have been to go next door and buy more food for tour restaurant? This was at 5:30pm. Prime dinner time. Absolutely pitiful read more

We chose to go to Martin's last night for dinner since we hadn't been there in a while. Food was good as usual but service was not up to par. Our server rushed to our table as soon as we sat down and took our drink orders. When he returned he said "Just to let you know, we close at 8 on Sundays." With the time change this weekend we were running a little later than usual and weren't really paying attention to what time it was. OK maybe it was 7:45 but if you are open until 8, you are open until 8, meaning we were there before you closed. Another party of four showed up and I heard the server say the exact same thing to them. Next thing I know they were walking out the door. Sorry but we felt unwelcome and rushed and apparently weren't the only ones that felt this way. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go for a good old fashioned cheeseburger. The basket of fries is enough for two people to share. They also have daily specials which are good as well. read more

Martin's is a solid local grill. Also selection of local beers. Great burger but also selection of other grill foods, it's just been hard for me to get past the burgers. They provide burgers to supplement concessions at local swim meets, always sell out. read more

Well my experience was not all that great.... We had onion rings....they came to the table Looked like they were cooked in old oil and were Over cooked Then came the Lonestar brisket sandwich The meat was tough and hard to really eat The service was slack and the table when we got there were dirty... we had to wipe our own table clean Over all I would say eat there again read more

Hamburgers have all of the juices aka flavor pressed out. Great French fries & shrooms!

Recommend! Two of us stopped in while some work was being done on a car at Crutchfields. They'd given the recommendation there and it was spot on! Fast attentive service, got the special which was a brisket sandwich and the two of us split a basket of onion rings and fries! Money was good, service fast and happy, food was great. We just need to help the yoots of today say you're welcome and not no problem Go here! read more

Best cheeseburger I've had in a very long time! Cooked perfectly...burger & toppings super fresh. In Charlottesville for just a week, but will be back before I leave. Great service and value as well! read more

Love their food and love the outdoor seating! Very friendly and catered to our pups as well ll as us!

Martin's Grill brings you back in time when service, easy, satisfying comfort food and great value comes front and center. While they specialize in burgers, I ordered a ribeye sandwich with grilled onions on toasted sourdough bread. Yum! My brother ordered the Reuben and finished It quickly. Ice tea- excellent homemade and cole slaw finished our meal. Great meal served and cooked by happy conscientious people. Thank you! read more

I entered Martins grill jolly as can be on Monday afternoon. The service was subpar, but the big problem I had with was the extra $2.75 for a dern egg. The average single egg costs about 67¢. Now I understand that with the terrible circumstances we are in today's world business can be struggling, but that is no reason whatsoever to charge a loyal customer $2.75. I have decided that next time I will make my own burger with an egg on it at my house, and not return to this eatery. read more

Good hamberger and they give you lots of skinny French fries.. plus they have Coke in the bottle. read more

Virginia BBQ - Burgers Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Awesome local place with great service! Food was amazing and extremely reasonable! Great craft beer selection!

Brisket sandwich was good. Coleslaw was also good. Tater tots were good. Food was nice and warm. Server was great. I would go back.

Not sure if this is considered a new review or an updated review but it's meant as an update. Martin's is on it's third owner who like the most recent father and son owner team is trying to do new things, new food items, etc. A prime example is the Lonestar sandwich. It started as a one or two night a week special now it's a menu item all the time. This owner tried Sunday brunch about two or three years ago so kudos for him trying that. The food I think is still good but the service has gone down hill. I don't come here as often as I used to but when I do it seems like a new server from the last time when there were great ones in the past that stayed. Even some of the cooks from years ago who doubled as servers are gone. In my most recent visits the server is pretty quick to greet you and your orders then the cooks including the owner brings out your food. The problem I've had with the servers is they don't come around often enough to check on you and get you a refill. Half the time you have to ask them. Be careful if you have a large party. One time last year I was here with friends from my church after service and I guess because there was so many of us that the orders were between two or three order pad sheets that some of my friends got food before others (and not just a matter of it was about to come to the table like it might not have been started yet). My friend Logan got a basket of fries he didn't order what he actually wanted never came. It was the worst experience ever here and it had never been a bad experience. I just hope they get better servers who will do a better job of taking care of guests. read more

The goal of the night was a BURGER. And a good classic diner burger Martin's gives you! When the New Year's resolution has you eating healthy, then this is a great splurge place for ya. Straightforward good. Fries, skinny and golden. Sweet Tea. oh yeah. Excellent grill at a perfect price! Staff is sooo nice and with the laid back atmosphere, you can just get comfortable and dig in. Great place to go with friends when you wanna talk loud and laugh! read more

One of our go-to spots for a consistently good meal. Quick service and reasonably priced. Love the half and half basket as I enjoy sweet potato tots and my husband likes fries. Can't go wrong with a burger. Decent beer selection. read more

Went for a late dinner on a Sat night. Plenty of seating, but server was too busy doing closing duties than ensuring we got our order right, refills, etc. I got the patty melt & there was more grease in my basket than there was on my husbands triple burger. They did remove it from my bill so it is primarily an FYI. read more

This is my favorite burger in Charlottesville. Easy choice. It's simple and classic. The food options are your regular grill. I'm a cheeseburger and fries fan. We end up getting a half fries, half rings basket. So much fries goodness. The service is quick and super friendly. The establishment is well run and the people care about what they are doing. Plus, they have beer and sports if you are into that. They are screening some NFL as I type. read more

Walking in the restaurant is unimpressive. Hot cocoa made from mix with no whipped cream but still tasty. Nice waitress. Music at mid level in background...country Brunswick stew small serving and not too exciting. Good fries. All food served in paper plates and styrofoam. Mini corndogs made from frozen pack. Nothing on the menu could not have been made at home in less than 20 minutes. Footlong All The Way was uninteresting - spicy yet bland Burger was very tasty. THIS RESTAURANT IS GOOD FOR ITS TYPE OF PLACE, make sure you like this type of place though. (Small american not homemade menu) read more

Great little sandwich shop right outside Charlottesville. Friendly service and good sandwiches.

Fast and good service. Really good burgers. Wings were OK hence the 4 stars, but definitely going back for their burgers. read more

Virginia BBQ - Amazing burger. Grilled onions bacon lettuce and matos. - Burgers Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

No frills. No nonsense. Top-notch burgers, fries, and onion rings. I'm partial to the triple cheeseburger and the cheeseburger sub. Very friendly atmosphere. You can have a beer or a Coke in a glass bottle with your food (or choose from a good selection of fountain drinks). There are plenty of tables if you want to bring the kids (as many do), or you can pull up a stool to the counter. One minor complaint: stools have no backs - a pet peeve of mine. One of the best burgers in Charlottesville, and there are many. read more

Martin's grill, same order every time: Chicken cheese steak and fried pickles. I don't know how they do it, but it gets better every time. I would recommend if you're looking for some humble folks with good fried food and sandwiches. read more

A family owned restaurant with great food at a cheap prices. Typical grill food: wings, burgers, beer, and sandwiches. Owners and staff are very friendly and will remember you if you return. read more

We love Martin's Grill! It is a nice diner style spot close to our neighborhood. We usually get burgers for the kids, and the bbq and slaw sandwich. The fries are amazing! read more

Our third time will be our last. We ordered wings with sauce on the side. When we arrived to pick up our food the wings were made with the sauce on them and they said the order did not indicate we had wanted sauce on the side. My wife was with me when I ordered and she confirms that we ordered it properly. The wings were awful. They were soggy and anyone could have done better baking them at home. read more

This place is a classic burger joint with some sandwiches. The burgers were nice, fresh and thick, they were super juicy and the bacon on top was a crispy delicious addition. Service was nice, but a little slow. Someone in our party ordered the chicken Philly cheesesteak and thought it was great too, they similarly thought the meat was really juicy. The tater tots in my opinion needed to be fried a little longer, but they were pretty good regardless. We also ordered the wings, traditional and mild, the mild ones were a bit spicy and traditional were classic bbq. Overall a great burger stop! read more

Great place. Great staff. If it's within their power - they will make it for you. Great cheese steak and chicken Phili. Checkout my photo of the 'whateverwhich' made for the US Army. read more

Virginia BBQ - Burgers Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia