I'm going with the trendy choice and saying Raleigh Times...it's the best I've had pretty easily (though i have a hard time not ordering their nachos instead). Village Draft House and Players Retreat are tired for second.

ibt Ruckus. haven't tried it yet...but honestly, I don't know how it could beat Raleigh Times.

7/19/2010 8:59:32 PM

The best burger is the one you make yourself.

7/19/2010 8:59:58 PM

PR and the Times are both yum

but at the Times i always end up with the veggie burger because i LURVE their veggie burgers

so i don't know. there is another place i know i really like but i'm drawing a blank.

7/19/2010 9:01:35 PM

I don't know, but if you find it, call me.

7/19/2010 9:05:58 PM

It's in Cary but whatever. I also don't know if it's the best but it is interesting. Tribeca Tavern has a burger called Glutton’s Glory.

10-ounce beef patty
8-ounce Kobe patty
8-ounce lamb patty
5-ounce spicy sausage
“Hoop” cheddar
mozzarella
pepper jack
American cheeses 8 slices of bacon
fried salami

All on one batter brioche. Price tag is $40.

[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 9:13 PM. Reason : df]

7/19/2010 9:12:37 PM

have you had it?

7/19/2010 9:13:17 PM

RUCKUS END ALL BURGER (IN CARY BUT NOW IN RALEIGH TOO)

7/19/2010 9:14:19 PM

once again, this thread isn't specific enough

I couldn't tell you for a "straight up" beef burger (because their are plenty, like PR's, Ruckus, and Hi-5 - a place that grinds its own meet is A-ok with me)


I like draft house's interesting burger creations the best though

7/19/2010 9:16:37 PM

^^i'm assuming you posted in all caps, cause my greasemonkey strips that all out.

7/19/2010 9:16:40 PM

Quote :

"have you had it?"

No. Someone I know who works there told me about it. Apparently if you eat the whole thing in one sitting they cut the price to $20. Still a lose-lose situation in my opinion.


[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 9:20 PM. Reason : Can't ghost edit like synapse]

7/19/2010 9:18:53 PM

^ it is that. that shit should be free if you can finish it.


[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 9:24 PM. Reason : site_premium.aspx]

7/19/2010 9:23:11 PM

i would like a really delightful burger

7/19/2010 9:25:19 PM

Quote :

"i'm assuming you posted in all caps, cause my greasemonkey strips that all out."

That's REALLY FUCKING STUPID -- YOU MUST THINK YOU'RE cool.

7/19/2010 9:26:05 PM

i'm really partial to natty greene's bison burger

7/19/2010 9:26:53 PM

^^ you're the weakest troll on this site. fyi.

learn from the greats d00d.

7/19/2010 9:27:09 PM

off topic...i must try this natty greene's place!

7/19/2010 9:27:27 PM

someone works there that we don't like


I can't remember who it is though, lol


that's just why I haven't been there yet

7/19/2010 9:28:17 PM

^^^
Who's trolling?

7/19/2010 9:28:43 PM

Had a killer burger at Bogarts Saturday.

This thread should be more like ""AWESOME BURGERS IN RALEIGH" , there are too many variables involved for any burger to be like "THE BEST"

7/19/2010 9:28:45 PM

^^^we as in me as well?


cause damn...that could be a shit load of people to choose from

[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 9:29 PM. Reason : and i can't avoid places just because i don't like somebody there...i would never leave the house]

7/19/2010 9:29:02 PM

i like natty greene's (not the best burger i don't think but they're good. like village draft house style)

they used to have this 3 onion burger i liked but i don't know if they do anymore

but i DO like their salads and appetizers. they have yummy homemade honey mustard for their chicken fingers. MMMMMMMM.

but i could eat a gabby burger from the PR right now. no mayo. add a1.

AND HOMEMADE CHIPS!

[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 9:29 PM. Reason : .]

7/19/2010 9:29:11 PM

^^I actually think you might have not gotten along with her either

7/19/2010 9:30:11 PM

now i'm curious

7/19/2010 9:35:04 PM

Wow, no one has said Fat Daddy's yet?

7/19/2010 9:39:26 PM

meh

the only thing they have going for em is the cheese sauce for the fries and the [limited] do it yourself fixings. nothing special about the beef or bun imo. plus they aren't making up for the average quality with any awesome creations.

7/19/2010 10:07:00 PM

blackened cheeseburger at Ale House

7/19/2010 10:09:46 PM

ewwww i HATE the Ale House

my fav thing about fat daddy's is the onion rings. OMG. NOM. i like the burgers too but they are on a mo jo's type of level.

7/19/2010 10:11:22 PM

anywhere that has homemade hand cut chips is a winner in my book...

they can make even a so so burger awesome

7/19/2010 10:12:27 PM

i forgot you gotta add bbq sauce and bacon to the blackened cheeseburger

i also like:

mojoes
fat daddy's
andy's double
fuddruckers (sadly the millbrook one is closed now)
oh and Char Grill (durr)

[Edited on July 19, 2010 at 10:13 PM. Reason : ]

7/19/2010 10:12:39 PM

Quote :

"TIRED FOR SECOND"

7/19/2010 10:13:42 PM

Quote :

"anywhere that has homemade hand cut chips is a winner in my book... "

7/19/2010 10:17:00 PM

the burgers at Village Draft House are my personal favorite, but there's a possiblity that their delicious onion rings, pickle chips, and beer selection have an influence on my burger preferences. The Jackson Hole is awesome, with the California burger and the Carolina burger being my preferred alternatives.

7/19/2010 10:21:05 PM

wow this reminds me of a how brutal raleighs burger game is. just terrible. pipers tavern was about the best.

7/19/2010 10:24:22 PM

^ Shut the fuck up.

7/19/2010 10:26:47 PM

^

7/19/2010 10:27:08 PM

mambagrl fails again

7/20/2010 8:32:02 PM

Quote :

"wow this reminds me of a how brutal raleighs burger game is. just terrible. pipers tavern was about the best."

Instead of spending your money on an expensive burger you should be buying a cheap burger for yourself and several more cheap burgers for the homeless people sleeping in the streets.

Also, many people are missing dinner tonight just so you can have a fancy burger in your stomach. Its macroeconmics. To go a step further, if you understood hwo the global balance worked, you would understand that people are basically starving/drowning/etc to death just so you can have an eclipse.

You can't be a christian and fancy burger critic at the same time. The two are just not compatible You can't serve God and money. Its one or the other.

Its both immoral and completely against the teachings of Jesus.

7/20/2010 8:50:34 PM

lol... I forgot about the eclipse...

7/20/2010 8:51:35 PM

If you ever find yourself, God forbid, on Franklin Street, Buns has some pretty good burgers.

7/20/2010 9:13:53 PM

ttt, B.

10/26/2010 6:47:56 PM

any answer that isn't char-grill is wrong.

10/26/2010 7:15:42 PM

this may seem counter intuitive, but Bada actually has the best burgers that I've ever tasted in Raleigh hands-down (lived here 24 years). However, I like my burgers seared and well-done so if you are looking for something less cooked, Bada is not for you.

1) Bada
2) Duffy's
3) Melvins
4) Five Guys
5) Ruckus/Char-grill

[Edited on October 26, 2010 at 7:34 PM. Reason : forgot Duffy's ]

10/26/2010 7:16:43 PM

I actually agree that Bada has some good burgers... I think it is more cause they char them, the buns they use, and the toppings you can get (bbq bacon cheese burger or southwest burger... noooommnomnomnomnom)

10/26/2010 7:18:29 PM

yeah the char is where its at. and the buns.

10/26/2010 7:32:42 PM

If it's just a burger in isolation then it's a tossup.

If you include sides then Fat Daddy's 1/2 lb/chili/bacon + onion rings + Rogue honey brown bomber = $

10/26/2010 7:40:35 PM

i do <3 the topping bar at fat daddys

10/26/2010 8:16:59 PM

the toppings bar is all fat daddys have going for them imo...otherwise it's kinda bland

and i can't hop on the char grill bandwagon..they're decent, but also bland next to the better offerings in the area.

10/26/2010 8:22:04 PM

I had a FANTASTIC burger at the Boylan Bridge Brew Pub last Friday.

10/26/2010 8:23:48 PM

^I miss their fish and chips

10/26/2010 8:41:24 PM

Shakedown street on Hboro street is pretty good IMO

10/26/2010 9:11:03 PM