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Where's the Beef: Virginia
I vouch for Mike's burger's they are special. What no one will tell you about, and I'll probably be looked at suspiciously if i move back.... is Hank's Drive -in in Radford.... It is where burger-meisters who know their burgers go, well if Hank is on duty and they are open. It is just a shack with a picnic table out front on the right hand side of the road as you head into radford. Unless you talk to locals and older people, you won't ever hear about Hanks, but it is a very nice burger in a brown paper bag.
Where's the Beef: Virginia
As a former 20-year resident of Virginia beach, and avid Harley rider, I had to include my vote for one of (IMHO) best burgers in Virginia, Monks Place. This fine establishment sits on Princess Road a few short miles north of the NC line, and has my vote for one of the best bar burgers ever. On any given day in riding season, you'll see one to a dozen or more Harley motorcycles parked out front, with their riders inside downing a burger! I only get back that way around once a year or so now, but it's on my short list of "gotta go to" places to eat while I'm there.
Where's the Beef: Virginia
Good article! As a native of Lynchburg and a current resident of Arlington, I'd like to point out some other Virginia/DC burgers of note:
Dude's Drive In (Christiansburg, VA) actual drive in, great atmosphere
Five Guys (chain) best chain
Ray's Hell Burger (Northern VA) minimalist menu, excellent meat quality
Blue Duck Tavern (DC) fancy and expensive, but worth the splurge
Central (Pennsylvania Ave, DC) fancy and well executed, whimsical
Ollie's Trolley (DC) interesting spicy fries
Circle Bistro (DC) great burger, bar and excellent service
Where's the Beef: Virginia
I have been an avid fan of Riverside Lunch in Charlottesville for years. By far, they have the best "good ole fashion" hamburger in VA. It slipped some when they moved to their current location and it is more of a family spot now, but the burgers are still tops, the french fries are great and the beer is ice cold.
I have enjoyed most of the other burger places mentioned, except Kenney's in Lexington. I have to wonder if this is the original Kenney Burger that had a burger spot in Charlottesville and Waynesboro that are no longer there. I am going to have to check them out.
Where's the Beef: Virginia
That's a good starte on a list, but this is the birthplace of the awesome 5 Guys Hamburger establishment (unfortunately it doesn't look like the 5 Guys guys have the same franchisal OCD that McDonald's Kroc had to keeping the food consistent from franchise to franchise).
There's also Elavation Burger in Falls Church which is a 5 Guy wanna-be, but with their higher prices and smaller fare (as well as french fries fried in a "healthier" olive oil) they have a long way to go.
Where's the Beef: Virginia
I'm gonna have to 2nd Riverside...the first time i went there my dad set me up on the bar in my infant seat!!
been going there weekly ever since. i still miss the old spot that was tiny and grease stained, but the new spot serves up the same great burgers and they have the coldest beer and coke in a glass bottle around.
Where's the Beef: Virginia
Let's not forget about two Norfolk hamburger stalwarts: Kelly's (arguably the best hamburger in Hampton Roads, and Doumars, one of the best nostalgic drive-ins in the country.
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I vouch for Mike's burger's they are special. What no one will tell you about, and I'll probably be looked at suspiciously if i move back.... is Hank's Drive -in in Radford.... It is where burger-meisters who know their burgers go, well if Hank is on duty and they are open. It is just a shack with a picnic table out front on the right hand side of the road as you head into radford. Unless you talk to locals and older people, you won't ever hear about Hanks, but it is a very nice burger in a brown paper bag.