27 Best Burger Restaurants in Asheville

“great burgers. a little expensive but the price of beef has skyrocketed so I can't blame them. tasty“

“I ordered an All American Beyond burger. I added American cheese and left everything on it. I ate it way too fast because it was juicy and yummy!!!!! Omg 10/10 order up!!!“

“I stopped by Hail Mary in West Asheville, in the old Tastee Diner spot, during that awkward mid day gap between lunch and dinner when I was absolutely starving. I noticed they had PB&J Brussels sprouts on the menu and knew I had to try them. They did not disappoint. Such a fun and unexpected flavor combination, and it somehow worked perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try something a little different.

I’ve also had a lot of burgers around Asheville, and the Popper Burg here was outstanding. It was a hefty amount of beef grilled to perfection, and the bun stayed out of the way instead of overwhelming the burger. Considering the quality and portion compared with the price, I’d say it easily ranks among my favorite burgers in Asheville.

I also had a chance to meet the owner, Kelly, in person for the first time and I could immediately tell how much passion she puts into the restaurant. The whole place is dripping with Y2K personality, which paired perfectly with the friendly staff and overall vibe.

If you’re visiting Asheville, I wouldn’t miss this one even though it’s not downtown. I think this might even become my go-to late night spot now that Barrel House closed last year.

A huge thanks to everyone for the amazing food and experience. I’ll be back very soon!“

“Friendly Amazing food Great prices Quick service I believe you can feel the love in the food“

“On Saturday, February 14th, I went downtown for a solo dinner at Huli Sue’s and quickly realized I had completely forgotten Billy Strings was in town for the weekend. Between Valentine’s Day and a sold-out show within walking distance, downtown was absolute chaos. Walking into Huli Sue’s, though, felt like stepping into a well-oiled machine. The hostess (I truly wish I had gotten her name) greeted everyone calmly and kept the flow of guests organized and welcoming. They were operating on a reservation system for the evening honestly genius given the circumstances. Even as a party of one, the wait was about an hour and a half, which I completely understood. Knowing I was craving their food, she suggested takeout. She even let me sit at the table where they roll silverware so I could look over the menu and wait for my roommate to text their order and never once made me feel rushed. While I waited, I watched her run the entrance like an absolute goddess. She was pleasant, efficient, and incredibly organized. Every table being notified was already set, down to water poured and ready. When guests arrived, she greeted them with genuine enthusiasm and walked them to their tables like they were honored guests. Downtown was a madhouse. People kept walking in without reservations, and she calmly explained the wait. When guests were understandably discouraged, she let them know they were accepting reservations for the 15th and I honestly didn’t hear a single person turn her down. She made everyone feel welcome. Despite the cold and the madness outside, the restaurant remained calm and peaceful inside. Even at full capacity, the volume stayed comfortable. The kitchen ran like an orchestra no yelling, no chaos, no stressed staff just teamwork and smiles. I wanted to take a moment to praise Huli Sue’s, their staff, and their phenomenal hostess. They handled what could have been an overwhelming night with grace and efficiency. They already had my business —but after that experience, I’ll make it a point to go even more often.“

“Would give 1,000 stars if I could. My wife and I both agreed this was the best burger, fries, and onion rings we’ve ever had. Highly recommend!“

“On July 6, 2023, my husband and I ate at The Madness on Merrimon Ave for the first time. I ordered sushi and he had a burger. We both had salads and spring rolls. The service and the food was excellent. Nothing to complain about. We look forward to visiting The Madness again.“

“Burgers are delicious and fries are amazing. Can't wait to try some other items on the menu. Nice atmosphere great service.“

“Cool place, nice folks, and yummy food! Highly recommend!!“

“What an awesome early dinner! We had drinks, which I could have drank so many of them! We had the 6 pc wings and no doubt the best wings I've ever had. Then the real prize...my boneless ribeye! Melt in your mouth delicious!! My date had the 6pcs. Of fried oysters with fries and slaw,everything was so wonderful and our service was on point!“

“I still think about how good the wings are and I haven't been to Asheville in a while.“

“Let me start by saying that I live close to hotdog world in Hendersonville and still drive to Celebrity hotdogs! Fast service, love the man that’s always at the register. Not sure if he’s the owner but he’s got a wonderful personality. The food always slaps and I never walk away hungry! Highly recommend“

“Excellent job on the new lunch“

“A local bar with great food, service and beer selection. Excellent cocktails with generous pours. Ample seating inside as well as on the patio. Highly recommended.“

“Wife and I were visiting Asheville for the Southern Highland Craft show at the Civic Center. We parked in the Civic Center garage, and walked out to Rankin street, not knowing a thing about this area of town. We strolled up Rankin a bit, and saw a sign above the door of this place touting Asheville's best burgers. So, we went it. You order at the end of the bar and then sit down. They bring your food to your table. We each got the smash burger and tater tots, and just had water (self serve) to drink. These burgers are absolutely amazing, and so are the tots. We live in Greenville SC, and this burger beats anything we've had so far. Atmosphere is dive-bar and cool as hell.“

“Amazing food & amazing staff!“

“Everything we got was delicious. Wings, oysters on the half shell and lobster bisque w/ mini lobster grill cheese. Cool vibe atmosphere. Great service. It’s a hidden gem.“

“10/10 My 1st time but won’t be my last!“

“Creative delicious cuisine“

“Rarely do you find a restaurant that offers such variety but then also delivers on quality, presentation and flavor! It's so crazy it's madness!! I'm guessing that's why they named it so. The food & drinks are reasonably priced. They also offer drink specials every day of the week like $5 pint night on Mondays. The ambiance is calm and relaxing, there is plenty of seating and the staff are nice. Parking seems a little tight tho. The bathrooms and restaurant are clean as well. This has become a regular meeting spot for my friends and I. 🙂“

“Love everything about the place except the receipts. The store address is listed on Hendersonville Highway in ASHVILLE, NC. Instead of crying "where's the beef?" I come away shouting, "where's the E?" 😉“

“friendly bartender. nice suggestions on what else/where else we should try.“

“Awesome food , nice folks“

“We love our outings to Creekside - Georgia loves the chicken and fries and I had buffalo wings this time which I really enjoyed. I usually get the salad with smoked chicken and its my all time favorite. The staff are great and the atmosphere is cozy. So if you are looking for a great place to eat, with a good atmosphere and great eats - Creekside is my favorite place in East Asheville.“

“I see that the last review of this restaurant was in 2020, so though I don't have a lot to add, I thought I'd submit a more recent review to let people know that this restaurant is still in business and, from my experience there, has not changed much since the previous reviews. Basically, this is a short-order kitchen in a simple setting that serves a variety of breakfast items (eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, pancakes, omelettes, etc.) and lunch items (burgers, sandwiches, salads) for relatively low prices, in a simple take-out or small diner setting (with inside and outside seating). I would not describe the cooking as particularly special or delicious (as some have) -- it actually seemed pretty basic, but it seemed to be good quality (other than maybe the coffee) and at very good (low) prices. Overall, if you're in the area and would like a quick, inexpensive breakfast or lunch, it's pretty good.“

“Our new favorite place to get ready made meals. Recently took my kids (11&6) who are picky eaters and they loved the food. Great atmosphere and excellent service! I enjoyed talking to Andy and Jacob who are very personable and knowledgeable.“

“We go there for dinner, i have tried everything on the menu, breakfast and pancakes are so good . Beef tips , steak , hamburgers and chicken all so good . Their cooks do a great job and the waiters are great , Never been disappointed. Great job“