clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

Where to Find Waterfront Wining and Dining Near Nashville

Where to Eat Finger-Licking Barbecue in Nashville

9 Premium Places to Grab Ice Cream in Nashville

More in Nashville See more maps
three Dino’s burgers are lined up next to each other, all with tomato, lettuce, cheese, white onion, and pickle.
Dino’s single-patty burger is a Nashville favorite.
Dino’s Nashville

Where to Eat the Juiciest Burgers in Nashville

Whether at a legendary dive bar or swanky steakhouse, here’s where to find the city’s most beloved burgers

by Delia Jo Ramsey and Eater Staff Updated
View as Map
Dino’s single-patty burger is a Nashville favorite.
| Dino’s Nashville
by Delia Jo Ramsey and Eater Staff Updated

Few dishes are as iconic in American culture as the hamburger. Twenty years ago, Nashville’s burger options may have been restricted mostly to fast-food joints, but the city’s bustling food scene has added many options that span the gamut from high-end to grab-and-go. From cheap classics served for over 50 years to ones served in smoky dive bars to expensive newer takes with modern twists and hefty price tags — this map covers them all.

Don’t see your favorite burger on the list? Nominate a restaurant suggestion via the tipline or in the comments.

Read More

Cafe Roze

Copy Link

The standout $14 Cafe Roze smash burger is stacked with mustard-grilled Pinewood Farms grass-fed patties, cheddar, house pickles, and special sauce. Opt to add avocado, egg, and bacon for a few bucks more.

1115 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 645-9100
(615) 645-9100

Also featured in:

Redheaded Stranger

Copy Link

Yes, Bryan Lee Weaver brought great queso, fancy-ass Crunchwraps, and killer breakfast tacos to his newest East side hang last year — but he also brought a steal of a stellar green chili cheeseburger. The $6 Bear Creek Farms patty comes served on a potato roll with chopped hatch chilies, American cheese, Gifford’s bacon, and ranch.

305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 891-7960
(615) 891-7960
Andrew Cebulka / Redheaded Stranger

Also featured in:

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

Copy Link

The Pharmacy draws a crowd for its killer beer garden as well as burgers, wursts, and changing tap beer. The large landscaped outdoor space offers plenty of picnic table seating, with string lights overhead helping it transition from daytime to evening dining.

731 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 712-9517
(615) 712-9517
The Pharmacy

Also featured in:

Dino's Bar

Copy Link

Sometimes a burger and fries can cost as much as $24 in new Nashville. Dino’s is still here for the everyman, thankfully, with its well-loved single-patty burgers starting at $7.

411 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-3566
(615) 226-3566
Dino’s Nashville

Also featured in:

Saint Stephen

Copy Link

Customers rave about the burger at this swanky Germantown spot. Saint Stephen’s cheeseburger is available only during happy hour on Wednesday through Saturday, so take note.

1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 974-0121
(615) 974-0121
Saint Stephen/Facebook

Also featured in:

Mother's Ruin

Copy Link

While meat lovers flock to the double cheeseburger alongside their cocktails here, the vegetarian-friendly falafel burger is another solid pick. The cheeseburger at Mother’s Ruin comes layered with aged cheddar, lettuce, pickles, and secret sauce on a sesame bun — and don’t miss the Old Bay seasoned waffle fries on the side.

1239 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 953-7317
(615) 953-7317
Mother’s Ruin/Facebook

Also featured in:

Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint Germantown

Copy Link

Surviving tornado damage and even opening a new location during the pandemic, the Virginia import serves up strong Wagyu burgers crowned with quirky toppings not found elsewhere in town. Popular options include the Greg Brady, crowned with mac and cheese plus Martin’s BBQ potato chips — as well as the the Cobra Kai with Philadelphia cream cheese, pickled jalapenos, and jalapeno jelly.

1123 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 818-0318
(615) 818-0318

Also featured in:

Germantown Pub

Copy Link

As the name would suggest, this neighborhood hang is located smack dab in the heart of Germantown, and there’s a killer happy hour and excellent pub fare — burgers included. The Nashville Hot Burger is a must-try here, a patty seasoned with their signature spice rub then topped with pico, pickles, sand pepperjack cheese, and crowned with a fried jalapeno.

708 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 457-2145
(615) 457-2145
Germantown Pub/Facebook

Also featured in:

Joyland Restaurant

Copy Link

Celebrity chef Sean Brock opened the first of his highly anticipated Nashville restaurants during the pandemic — and it’s a meticulously planned, colorful nod to the fast-food joints of yesteryear. At Joyland, Brock’s latest burger variation comes with single or double 4-ounce patties of a customized beef blend from Bear Creek Farm (a sustainable cattle and heritage hog farm located in Williamson County, Tennessee), but you can also change it up with a pimento cheese-topped burger or a crispy “crustburger”.

901 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 922-4934
(615) 922-4934
double cheeseburger, close up, plenty of sauce dripping down the side Jeff Scott / Joyland

Also featured in:

Bare Bones Butcher

Copy Link

The whole animal butcher shop opened in the Nations in early 2018. But not to be missed — Bare Bones’ note-worthy burger, cooked right there in the kitchen. No home grill is required for this one — a simple stack of two patties layered with American cheese, house pickles, Duke’s mayo, and mustard. It also plays well with their standout beef fat fried potatoes.

906 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 730-9808
(615) 730-9808
Maddie Teren/Bare Bones Butcher

Also featured in:

Husk

Copy Link

Brunch is the time this outpost of the Charleston restaurant truly shines, with daylight allowing diners to take in the stunning surroundings while getting their fill of savory midday fare. The menu changes every weekend, but the Husk cheeseburger is always a must-order.

37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 256-6565
(615) 256-6565
Husk Nashville

Also featured in:

Burger Republic

Copy Link

From a locally inspired Tennessee burger with Jack Daniel’s honey glaze to the West Coast burger with grilled onions, this Gulch spot is a favorite among the locals. Be sure and save room for a spiked milkshake, at the end.

420 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 915-1943
(615) 915-1943
Burger Republic

Also featured in:

Emmy Squared - Gulch

Copy Link

Emmy Squared might be known for its square Detroit-style pizza, but the round “Le Big Matt” upped Nashville’s burger game. Bear Creek Farms beef is the star of the burger here — splayed on a Tom Cat Bakery pretzel bun with a piquant sambal sauce.

404 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 248-2662
(615) 248-2662
Emmy Squared burger Nick Solares/Eater

Also featured in:

Hugh-Baby's

Copy Link

Pat Martin’s latest rapidly expanding, meaty brainchild serves up burgers and barbecue in a fast-casual setting. Though technically a fast-food restaurant, Hugh Baby’s puts an emphasis on quality by grinding patties in-house every day and serving up the same slow-smoked barbecue that makes Martin’s other Nashville restaurant (Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint) a crowd favorite.

4816 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 610-3340
(615) 610-3340
Hugh-Baby’s/Facebook

Also featured in:

Gertie's Whiskey Bar

Copy Link

Matt Bolus’ $24 404 Burger is available at both 404 Kitchen and Gertie’s Bar. It’s a double patty Bear Creek Farm smash burger cooked over diced onions and topped with Benton’s bacon, American cheese, braised onions, charred romaine, Duke’s mayonnaise, and truffled mushrooms. The bun, dubbed the ‘Nashville Potato Muffin,’ is an English muffin and potato bun hybrid. 

507 12th Ave S Fl 1, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 251-1404
(615) 251-1404
Gertie’s/Facebook

More in Maps

The Patterson House

Copy Link

An unexpected but oh-so-satisfying find at the intimate, dimly lit Midtown cocktail bar? One of the best damn burgers in the city. The TPH burger is layered with umami onions, “special” sauce, and melty American cheese and pairs mighty well with just about any of their fancy custom cocktails.

1711 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203

Also featured in:

Tennessee Brew Works

Copy Link

Tennessee Brew Works serves a fantastic five-beer Black Hawk Farms beef burger that incorporates (as one might’ve assumed) five craft beers. From the sauces to the pickle brine and onions, TBW has done exactly what a brewery should do: merge beer and burgers seamlessly.

809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 436-0050
(615) 436-0050
Tennessee Brew Works [Official Photo]

Also featured in:

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

Copy Link

Pat Martin’s barbecue joint attracts lines for his smoked meats, but is also a crowd favorite burger destination. The classic cheeseburger comes with melted American cheese, comeback sauce, lettuce, pickle, and onion — while the brisket variation adds a hunk of smoked brisket and sweet dixie sauce.

2400 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 747-2473
(615) 747-2473

Also featured in:

Gabby's Burgers & Fries

Copy Link

Seamus is Gabby’s little brother and is the perfect introductory burger at this Wedgewood-Houston hang. It’s a single five-ounce grassfed beef burger with a choice of cheese. Or, make it a double with the eponymous Gabby burger.

493 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 733-3119
(615) 733-3119
Gabby’s Burgers Gabby’s Burgers

Also featured in:

Brown's Diner

Copy Link

Those who want to remember the Nashville of yesteryear, look to Brown’s Diner, which holds the city’s oldest beer license. Recently under new ownership. the trolley-turned-restaurant has plated one of Nashville’s favorite cheeseburgers since 1927. In the days of new and shiny Nashville, there’s certainly something to be said for tried and true.

2102 Blair Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 269-5509
(615) 269-5509
Brown’s Diner/Facebook

Also featured in:

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose

Copy Link

The neighborhood burger restaurant now has four different locations — and all of them have crowd-pleasing burgers on tap for dine-in and patio seating, takeout, and delivery. The Nash Vegas burger comes slathered with pimento cheese and topped with crispy tobacco onions and barbecue sauce, while the ANM.L. Burger features two smashed patties, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and “awesome sauce”.

2535 8th Ave S #107, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 712-8160
(615) 712-8160
ANM.L. Burger
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers

Also featured in:

Burger Up

Copy Link

This 12 South neighborhood staple runs the gamut when it comes to burgers — choose from beef, bison, chicken, or veggie, with toppings ranging from pimento cheese and bacon to truffle aioli and pickles. Sweet potato fries with housemade ketchup make an excellent burger companion here, as do the fried mac and cheese bites.

2901 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-3767
(615) 279-3767
Burger Up

Also featured in:

Fat Mo's

Copy Link

The first of these now-prolific Nashville-area drive-thru hamburger joints opened in 1991, since becoming a locals (affordable) go-to for cooked to order cheeseburgers, cheesesteaks, and even veggie burgers. Save room for spicy fries, onion rings, and soft serve milkshakes.

2620 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-1111
(615) 298-1111
Eater Nashville

Also featured in:

Brothers Burger Joint

Copy Link

Yes, this Berry Hill burger joint is owned by brothers Jeremiah and Cole James and it’s a great neighborhood hang for live music, drinks, and of course, burgers. What began as a food truck in 2015 is now a fixed location (well two locations, actually) for favorites like the Jumpback Jack burger topped with candied bacon, caramelized onions, jalapenos, pepperjack, and cumin aioli.

2821 Bransford Ave, Berry Hill, TN 37204
(615) 712-7607
(615) 712-7607

Rosie's Twin Kegs

Copy Link

Don’t let the new front patio space fool you — Rosie’s is still the same burgers, beer, and karaoke joint folks have always flocked to. Go with the classic Keg burger ($9.50) or switch it up with the burger of the month, one slathered with pimento cheese, or one crowned with onion rings or an egg.

413 W Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 832-3167
(615) 832-3167
Rosie’s Twin Kegs

Subculture Urban Cuisine And Cafe

Copy Link

Head south on Nolensville Pike to a strip mall and you’ll find a refreshing hidden gem complete with Chilean menu inspiration and a coffee bar. Beyond their impressive churrasco and Cubano sandwiches, the SC burger on a house bun with Tennessee beef, bacon, white cheddar, and aioli is another fan favorite.

5737 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 955-1223
(615) 955-1223
Subculture/Facebook

Also featured in:

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Cafe Roze

1115 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

The standout $14 Cafe Roze smash burger is stacked with mustard-grilled Pinewood Farms grass-fed patties, cheddar, house pickles, and special sauce. Opt to add avocado, egg, and bacon for a few bucks more.

1115 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 645-9100
(615) 645-9100

Redheaded Stranger

305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207

Yes, Bryan Lee Weaver brought great queso, fancy-ass Crunchwraps, and killer breakfast tacos to his newest East side hang last year — but he also brought a steal of a stellar green chili cheeseburger. The $6 Bear Creek Farms patty comes served on a potato roll with chopped hatch chilies, American cheese, Gifford’s bacon, and ranch.

305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 891-7960
(615) 891-7960
Andrew Cebulka / Redheaded Stranger

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

731 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

The Pharmacy draws a crowd for its killer beer garden as well as burgers, wursts, and changing tap beer. The large landscaped outdoor space offers plenty of picnic table seating, with string lights overhead helping it transition from daytime to evening dining.

731 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 712-9517
(615) 712-9517
The Pharmacy

Dino's Bar

411 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

Sometimes a burger and fries can cost as much as $24 in new Nashville. Dino’s is still here for the everyman, thankfully, with its well-loved single-patty burgers starting at $7.

411 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-3566
(615) 226-3566
Dino’s Nashville

Saint Stephen

1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Customers rave about the burger at this swanky Germantown spot. Saint Stephen’s cheeseburger is available only during happy hour on Wednesday through Saturday, so take note.

1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 974-0121
(615) 974-0121
Saint Stephen/Facebook

Mother's Ruin

1239 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

While meat lovers flock to the double cheeseburger alongside their cocktails here, the vegetarian-friendly falafel burger is another solid pick. The cheeseburger at Mother’s Ruin comes layered with aged cheddar, lettuce, pickles, and secret sauce on a sesame bun — and don’t miss the Old Bay seasoned waffle fries on the side.

1239 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 953-7317
(615) 953-7317
Mother’s Ruin/Facebook

Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint Germantown

1123 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Surviving tornado damage and even opening a new location during the pandemic, the Virginia import serves up strong Wagyu burgers crowned with quirky toppings not found elsewhere in town. Popular options include the Greg Brady, crowned with mac and cheese plus Martin’s BBQ potato chips — as well as the the Cobra Kai with Philadelphia cream cheese, pickled jalapenos, and jalapeno jelly.

1123 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 818-0318
(615) 818-0318

Germantown Pub

708 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208

As the name would suggest, this neighborhood hang is located smack dab in the heart of Germantown, and there’s a killer happy hour and excellent pub fare — burgers included. The Nashville Hot Burger is a must-try here, a patty seasoned with their signature spice rub then topped with pico, pickles, sand pepperjack cheese, and crowned with a fried jalapeno.

708 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 457-2145
(615) 457-2145
Germantown Pub/Facebook

Joyland Restaurant

901 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206

Celebrity chef Sean Brock opened the first of his highly anticipated Nashville restaurants during the pandemic — and it’s a meticulously planned, colorful nod to the fast-food joints of yesteryear. At Joyland, Brock’s latest burger variation comes with single or double 4-ounce patties of a customized beef blend from Bear Creek Farm (a sustainable cattle and heritage hog farm located in Williamson County, Tennessee), but you can also change it up with a pimento cheese-topped burger or a crispy “crustburger”.

901 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 922-4934
(615) 922-4934
double cheeseburger, close up, plenty of sauce dripping down the side Jeff Scott / Joyland

Bare Bones Butcher

906 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

The whole animal butcher shop opened in the Nations in early 2018. But not to be missed — Bare Bones’ note-worthy burger, cooked right there in the kitchen. No home grill is required for this one — a simple stack of two patties layered with American cheese, house pickles, Duke’s mayo, and mustard. It also plays well with their standout beef fat fried potatoes.

906 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 730-9808
(615) 730-9808
Maddie Teren/Bare Bones Butcher

Husk

37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210

Brunch is the time this outpost of the Charleston restaurant truly shines, with daylight allowing diners to take in the stunning surroundings while getting their fill of savory midday fare. The menu changes every weekend, but the Husk cheeseburger is always a must-order.

37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 256-6565
(615) 256-6565
Husk Nashville

Burger Republic

420 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

From a locally inspired Tennessee burger with Jack Daniel’s honey glaze to the West Coast burger with grilled onions, this Gulch spot is a favorite among the locals. Be sure and save room for a spiked milkshake, at the end.

420 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 915-1943
(615) 915-1943