27 Best Burger Restaurants in Asheville

“This place was great! The burger and fries were delicious. The atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. We also had great service on what seemed to be a pretty busy night.“

“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!!!“

“Drove by this place for so long! Everyone talked about it in town but the name "Thunder Burger" made us think it was a greasy burger joint. Absolutely not that at all! So many good options! Grilled Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and Parmesan Fries were sooo freaking good! Owner was so kind and attentive! Highly Recommended! Very clean and well maintained!!!“

“Some places serve food. Some places build community.

::: Hail Mary manages to do both :::

The food is delicious, the staff is wonderful, and there’s a flavor to this place that makes you want to linger.
I came for a meal, and left feeling like I’d found my community.

As a queer traveler visiting during Pride weekend, I felt welcomed, celebrated, and completely at ease. Places like this matter. They’re where friendships start, conversations evolve, and folx get to show up, exactly as they are…

Go eat. Grab a drink. Stay awhile.
Make a friend. And show your generosity to those hustling beauties!
Dance if there’s a DJ.
Repeat.“

“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.“

“Excellent job on the new lunch“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Creative delicious cuisine“

“Awesome food , nice folks“

“Amazing food & amazing staff!“

“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?" 😉“

“yum!!! I loved eating here. the sushi selection was great and we really enjoyed the rolls we got. also loved the dumpling appetizer.“

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

“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.“

“Iliya was our waiter. He greeted us and took our drink order. Then came back and got our food order. The food was phenomenal. The waiter kept check on us throughout our entire time there. The restaurant was superb in cleanliness. I will definitely be going back there to eat again.“

“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.“

“They have the best food and service here. Pedro is an amazing waiter. He was very attentive and kept our drinks full and had our food perfect and was very friendly. I always enjoy coming here. Pedro deserves a raise. Probably the best server I have had anywhere. So perfect! I will definitely come back again..“