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Amalfi Smashburger

3.9 (23 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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ESTATE 2026 smashburger -- 100% USDA Prime, All-Natural Mishima Reserve beef, fig, crispy bacon, and gorgonzola
Scott T.

intrigued by the menu and Yelp photos, I was looking forward to eating at AMALFI SMASHBURGER. however, after editing out the swear words the restaurant so richly deserves, my dining experience would kindly be characterized as an epic fail. I almost never post one-star reviews, but this place REALLY has it coming. my ESTATE 2026 (100% USDA Prime, All-Natural Mishima Reserve Beef, fig, crispy bacon, and gorgonzola) was no bueno. you can buy jerky at Costco that's less dry. the fig (slices? jam?) was conspicuously absent. would have been a much-appreciated sweet counterpoint to balance the tartness of the blue cheese if the kitchen had been more generous with the gorgonzola. the ALMAFI SMASH (100% USDA Prime, all-natural Mishima Reserve Beef, Italian sweet provolone, fried egg, butter lettuce, and truffle mayo) was also disappointing. check the photo and see how badly the fried egg was scorched. no lovely yolk gushed out at first bite. will somebody please explain the point of wasting 100% USDA Prime, all-natural Mishima Reserve Beef (which appears in the menu description of EVERY burger) on ground meat that's so grossly overcooked the patty is no longer a flavor but only a gritty, greasy texture? served at room temperature, the BEEF TALLOW FRIES had been "resting" so long that the lard they were cooked in had congealed on the outside. here's a hint for the kitchen: fries in general, and BEEF TALLOW FRIES in particular, do not age like a fine wine, and the day before is NEVER a good vintage. successfully resisted the urge to drive thru a Jack in the Box on the way home just to get the taste out of my mouth.

GOLF
Richard R.

Amalfi Smash Burger is a hidden gem in San Marcos. Sitting right on the golf course, the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. It's just a cool spot to grab food and hang out. The Golf smash burger is unreal. Perfectly smashed, great flavor, and honestly one of the better burgers I've had around North County. I've gone back more than once just for that. Staff is always friendly and the energy in there is good. It's one of those places that gets everything right without trying too hard.

Vicki A.

This place is a great place for kids. I hear kids eat free, which I know is great for families! We don't have kids and weren't aware of that special family deal. The Great: Easy Parking The Good: The burger was ok The Bad: The service was so slow and the server couldn't even keep our drinks refilled while we waited The Ugly: While we waited 40ish minutes for 2 smash burgers, the fries came out luke warm at best. We were really excited to try this smashburger place, but we won't be coming back. The service and the foods are just ok. They have tons of wine, but was bummed to find they did not have a full bar. The spot is good for families, but is wide open and becomes a sound chamber of yelling and running children, which can kind of be overwhelming.

The Classic Smashburger-YUMM!
Kathleen T.

This place is so much fun! They have Wine Wednesdays with all bottles ($60 and under) 50% off and LIVE Music! On Saturdays it's Trivia Night-reserve a table for your group and have a great night! The burgers are delicious plus they have THE BEST people working there...Olga and Jesse will do everything possible to make your dining experience 5 star!

Burger and bun
C A.

Dry burger. Dry bun. NO WAY they use some fancy beef because there was absolutely no flavor. All the dips they brought with their fries were marginal. So were the fries. So was the service.

TOSCANACHO and side salad
Elisa H.

Holy Smashburger this place is GOOD!! We came here for a belated Mother's Day dinner with our newborn and this meal was everything I ever dreamed of. I got the toscanacho burger and it was amazing! I did order it with one patty bc double is just too much IMO. My husband got the California - both were cooked to perfection. I loved how mine was unique - it came with Parmesan cheese, arugula and caramelized onion. The bun was fluffy and flavorful. I could eat that burger on repeat! We also go side salads and fries. The fries were to die for. Make sure to get a side of the truffle aioli - we dipped our fries in it and put it on our burgers. Service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and food came out fast! Chill environment, we came closer to closing time so not sure if it's much busier in the day but we brought our newborn so we were hoping for a quieter spot :)

Beyond Burger and Swing Burger
Stu M.

Great spot on the golf course, we got the beyond burger and the Swing smash burger with fries and a beer Excellent burgers, great flavor. The service was excellent and great atmosphere, prices were great for the food we received, definitely recommend going.

Great food, service and atmosphere.  Really good smash burgers.
Andrew S.

We love the food here. Great smash burgers and atmosphere. Really good prices, too. This is definitely one to put in the dinner rotation.

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Burgers were DELICIOUS! We went on bingo night & it was super fun for all ages. The host was personable .We will be back for sure

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Best burgers ever. Ever. Truffle mayo is the end of me Staff is always friendly and great at re-welcoming regulars

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This is a solid burger place! They have a variety of burgers and I like how you can get a 3 slider…read moresampler to try different ones. They have a good selection of beer, milkshakes, and drinks. You order at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table. It's hard to find a burger place with all my favorites: an egg, bacon, and avocado. The bacon was crispy, the egg was medium and wasn't too runny, and the brioche bread was a little sweet and fluffy. They use angus beef for their patties. You can also split your fries which I love! I got to try the onion rings and sweet potato fries. I wish the sweet potato fries were crispy. They were more on the soggy side. The onion rings batter was a lil thicker than I like. The batter overpowered the onion. We also got the Cajun wings to try which was nice and crispy! They give you a few sauces on the side so you can dip it. I got the ranch which was so good with the wings, fries and burger. The milkshakes are pretty delicious! We got the classic vanilla one. It was a pretty thick shake so you know they use legit ice cream! I also liked the peach lemonade. I would check this place out if you're in the area!

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