Best Burger in Knoxville?

29May2009 Filed under: KFQ, Local Flavor, Popular, Questions Author: CP

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This question came from one of our awesome Twitter followers, Chad Parizman.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Red Robin, Litton’s, Gus’s Good Time Deli — the list goes on and on, Knoxville is plastered with burger joints.

In your opinion, who has the best burger in Knoxville?

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34 Responses to “Best Burger in Knoxville?”

CocoHolder
May 29th, 2009 at 7:20 am

@knoxify Both Bistro by the Tracks and just plain old Bistro have delicious burgers and sweet potato chips/fries!
elaineevans
May 29th, 2009 at 7:24 am

@knoxify The Northshore Brasserie has a superlative ohmboorjay.
mizmargauxxx
May 29th, 2009 at 7:37 am

@knoxify I love a burger (or patty melt — if that counts) from pete’s … sooooo gooood.…
mizmargauxxx
May 29th, 2009 at 8:40 am

PETES!!!!!!!!!!!
kellyayers
May 29th, 2009 at 7:45 am

@knoxify Moondollars 1/2 pound angus!!!
Gexx
May 29th, 2009 at 8:51 am

The Downtown Grill and Brewery — I love their Santa Fe burger. That is hands-down my fave burger in Knoxville. Also, it’s priced well, I can hang out there for a few hours and have some beers with my burger. Almost like being in my backyard but no mosquitoes and no cleanup.

5 Guys isn’t bad, but is really only good for a quick meal.

Littons is just too overpriced for a Burger and Fries meal, and I never get a “sit and hang out“vibe there.
Patrick Beeson
May 29th, 2009 at 9:12 am

Lindsay and I tried Litton’s when we moved to Fountain City, but were a little underwhelmed. It was crazy crowded, and the burger just didn’t justify the price in my opinion.

5 Guys makes a great burger, but being in Turkey Creek makes it hard to get to.

I think the best burger is the one you make yourself on a warm evening. I recommend the recipe from Cooks Illustrated, which I made on Memorial Day.
Chyna
May 29th, 2009 at 10:16 am

Big Fatty’s has a very good burger — I usually get mine with blue cheese and sauteed onions, then I liberally add Texas Pete’s hot sauce. Yum.

And, while I am not a fan of Ruby Tuesday’s food in general, their Smokehouse burger is pretty incredible.

Mostly, though, I agree with Patrick — I have never had a burger in a restaurant that compares to the burgers I make at home, which are absolutely delicious.
Nicole VanScoten
May 29th, 2009 at 11:09 am

I love Five Guys Just wish there was another one besides the one in Turkey Creek…

I agreed w/ Patrick & Chyna though, home grilled burgers are THE BEST!
Catherine
May 29th, 2009 at 11:16 am

THE BISTRO! The Bistro’s Black and Bleu burger is wonderful. And now I want one!

FYI, there’s a 5 Guys in Powell, too.
em
May 29th, 2009 at 3:44 pm

I agree with the Bistro, though on the other end of the spectrum, Sassy Ann’s has a really good, cheap burger. Chyna is right, though: burgers grilled at home are far superior to any restaurant’s.
jmcnair
May 29th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Ooh, ooh. English Burger at Old College Inn (with onion rings, of course.)
Jonathan Haskell
June 1st, 2009 at 1:34 pm

5 Guys! The only place I can get it exactly how I like it…and the cajun fries. I, too, wish there were another location.
Jonathan Haskell
June 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Gotta be 5 Guys! It’s the only place I can get it exactly how I like it. Oooh! And the cajun fries!
Jonathan Haskell
June 1st, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Deja vu. Huh…didn’t think it posted the first time…
Wright
June 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm

Don’t know that I’d call it the best in Knoxville, but I’m kinda partial to the Big K burger at Kay’s on Chapman Hwy.
CP
June 1st, 2009 at 3:18 pm

@Jonathan Haskell: Must have been a caching issue. Sorry for the trouble Jonathan.
Ron
June 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm

There a 2 other 5 guys, one in Powell and one in Alcoa.
Jody Collins
June 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm

Litton’s used to be the best, used to be a whole lot bigger burger. For my money, the place to go to again and again, its gotta be Vic + Bill’s. Something about the combo of their burger and fries.
Catherine
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 am

@Jody Collins Yes yes yes. And don’t get me started on the One Eyed Jack!!!
Sean King
June 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

For my money, Five Guys can’t be beat.
Charlene Hipsher
June 16th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

Sam and Andy’s in Farragut!
Greg Scealf
June 21st, 2009 at 9:55 am

Litton’s !!!! Hands down.
Kevin Jackson
June 27th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

I’ve always liked the Steak n Shake double cheeseburger. I eat twice as many now with the buy 1 get 1 coupon on their website snsknox.com

Yummy!
Link McGinnis
July 1st, 2009 at 12:06 am

Beef O’Brady’s “O’Brady Burger”. There’s got to be something in those spices that are addictive! Surprised it hasn’t been listed yet.
Frank
July 7th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

I have to vote for Sam and Andy’s in Farragut. Five Guy’s fries are the best though.

My lovely wife says Gridiron (which I agree with) but they closed, so she says Aubrey’s now.
dggivens
July 8th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Big Fatty’s has one of the best burgers in town, without a doubt. And I do love the diner flavor of the Five Guys burgers.

But Northshore Brasserie has hands-down won my burger lovin’ heart!
PaintingChef
July 16th, 2009 at 9:39 am

I have to agree with dggivens, the burger at the Brasserie is second to none. But given the choices, I’ll have to go with Litton’s. Although 5 Guys is great for a fast fix!!
Kevin Jackson
July 21st, 2009 at 11:29 pm

Steak n Shake even more now! There is a BOGO FREE Double Steakburger coupon at snsknox.com
Brad Fitch
July 28th, 2009 at 12:06 am

Pizza Burger at Sam & Andy’s in Farragut
Kelly Ayers
July 31st, 2009 at 9:31 am

You’ve not tried ours or you’d know 1/2 pound Angus, made to order, never frozen, fresh from the butcher down the road…Moondollars burgers are the greatest!
Amanda
July 31st, 2009 at 3:06 pm

Moondollars! They use local beef, and you can really taste the difference. Soooooo yummy!
Mick R
September 18th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

Will have to say Littons, pay a little more for it but it’s worth the extra $$. Five guys was very lackluster, ordered a double hoping to get a big juicy burger. After watching the cook take out 2 small one — two once balls of burger & squish them out to the thinness of a krystal. The taste was very bland also. Will have to give them credit for the overflowing bucket of frys though.
Silvercloud
December 4th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

My vote is for Littons, best size, veggies, fries and atmosphere.