There’s a time and a place for everything. Although a fine-dining experience is memorable, sushi is tasty, and pizza always welcome, there are times when one simply has to savor a juicy burger. If you live in and around Fairfax, you have many options when it comes to finding a good burger. To give you an idea of what’s on offer, here are three burger joints that offer excellent burgers, friendly service, and pleasant venues.
Oh George! Tables & Taphouse
Oh George! is a restaurant and taphouse that boasts a modern, industrial venue that features an open plan design with lots of metal, glass, and wood. If you’re wondering about the name of the venue, the paintings that line the walls, featuring all the famous Georges in history, serve as an adequate explanation. Apart from the 24 craft beers on tap, the venue also offers excellent taphouse fare.
On the menu are a selection of fire-roasted pizzas, specialties, such as shrimp & grits and herb-crusted salmon, and fresh salads. However, it’s the burgers, which are a custom blend of short rib, brisket or chuck, that steal the show. Options include the Oh George! Burger, which is a classic cheeseburger on a toasted brioche bun; the Bourbon Mushroom Burger, served with Swiss cheese and house steak sauce; and the Black & Bleu Burger that comes with blue cheese fondue, smoked bacon, and tomato jam.
Red Hot & Bleu
Red Hot & Blue is a Memphis-style barbecue restaurant that features a blues theme, as the histories of both barbecue and blues music are rooted in the Deep South. The atmosphere at this barbecue joint captures the essence of the blues, which is created through the handpicked memorabilia and the classic rhythm and blues playing in the background.
However, folks don’t just come to Red Hot & Blue for the atmosphere; rather, it’s the delicious dishes on the menu that lure patrons back to this popular joint. Apart from the authentic barbecue offerings, such a pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, and smoked ribs, the menu also features delicious burgers. You can tuck into the All-In, prepared with pulled pork, onion rings, and cheese; the Hickory, featuring bacon sauteed onion, and cheese; or a Hoochie Coochie, served with Cajun sauce, onion rings, and cheese.
Fuddruckers
Fuddruckers is a chain that claims to serve the World’s Greatest Hamburgers — which may not be far off the mark. At this burger joint, they only use fresh, 100% USDA All-American premium cut beef in their patties, which they offer in three sizes: 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3 pounds.
Patrons choose their patty and then build their own gourmet burger at the Build Your Own fresh produce bar, which features sun ripened tomatoes, dill pickles, sliced onions, fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and much more. To top it all off, Fuddruckers serves crispy sesame-topped buns that are freshly baked in their on-site bakery daily.
Next time you’re in a mood for a delicious and juicy burger, pop by these joints where you will receive a good burger, served by friendly and attentive staff in a pleasant environment.
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