My family and I have been to trying to find more local places to dine at. I stumbled across Buster's Place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. If you're not looking for it, you'll completely drive past it. But I'm telling you, this is one place you don't want to pass up! Their menu isn't huge, but their restaurant was packed. That should tell you something. Very "homey," atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! If you're looking for a burger spot in Murfreesboro, definitely give Buster's Place a try! read more

I have eaten here twice in the last two weeks and the staff and service is amazing. As for the food....... The wings are to die for and the burger is very good as well. As for the Friday catfish..... maybe something was wrong on the Friday I visited because it was literally the worst catfish I've ever had. read more

Great burger with great fries. The server was very attentive and our order was accurate. Cosy dining room that is larger than the building looks from the outside. read more

Buster's Place - Dining - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Best burger and smoked wings in Murfreesboro. Locally owned small business open since 1973

The rating has little to do with the food. For what I was expecting food-wise, Buster's delivered its promise. It's a 'boro staple and it's obvious why that is. Unfortunately, I found out that my credit card was overcharged after I ate here. Since I was able to get my money back (kids, always use credit, never debit), I'm being generous with the stars but because of that experience, I doubt I'll ever darken these doors again. I came to Buster's during its original iteration, the biker bar era. I understand that things are not a bit more brighter on the inside and family-friendly. But I came in search of greasy food that knew the seasoned touch of a well-used griddle. My story started normally enough: I braved the ever-crazy traffic of Broad St, parked and walked straight to the bar. I made small talk, took a little time to think about how much food I was prepared to take down, ordered, and spent my wait time fooling around on my phone. Normal. I paid. I tipped. I received a big brown bag full of grease spots and fragrant steam that did its best to get me to dig in right then and there. Normal. I drove to my friends' house and laid my bounty out in front of her jealous children (heh). In front of me: a generously-sized Double Pimento Cheese & Bacon Burger, small fry and small onion ring. Yes, I said 'and.' I also said 'small.' But... I also said 'double.' It all balanced in the end. The food was just as good as I expected, the kind of savory comfort that's saved an empty stomach, hung over head and broken heart. Good stuff. Normal. A few weeks later my credit card statement came in the mail and I went about my usual adulting of matching receipts with my bill (kids, get in this habit). It was then that I noticed a charge didn't match a receipt. I looked away from the amount to the vendor and saw that my receipt didn't match what I was charged. Thankfully, I have been a customer of this particular card for [redacted] years and getting the matter resolved was easy work. It just took time out of my afternoon. I was more bothered -- frustrated, really -- that it happened. I'd enjoyed my food and experience at Buster's. Having both sullied for something that was completely unnecessary was a real kick in the pants. Three stars because the food was what I was looking for but I'll never do it again. read more

Buster's was just "ok". It was nothing special. One major drawback is they serve Coke in the can and not as a fountain drink. A fountain drink would have made it much better. BUT, I would say without any hesitation, Buster's is infinitely better than In-N-Out. read more

Everyone is open to their own opinion on these reviews.... With that being said, disregard all the reviews that give this place less than 5 stars. read more

The staff was extremely friendly. Manager was waitressing and was so friendly & helpful with all questions about the menu. Has the perfect small town dive bar/ dinner spot. The food was amazing and will certainly be returning everyone im in Murf. read more

Buster's Place - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

We were in town and looking for a good burger. Other reviews said it had dive/biker bar vibes and the burgers were awesome so we had to check it out. Walking up to the door we could smell meat grease (in a good way). It doesn't look like a dive/biker bar at all. Just a good burger joint filled with locals. We sat at the bar so we could watch the grill. We enjoyed local brews and got burgers and the cheese fries. Everything was perfectly cooked. 52 years, obviously they're doing something right. Service was great and attentive too. Give this place a try. read more

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I've been eating at busters for decades, but living out of town haven't in a while. On a visit home I was so jonesing for Buster's. It was a huge let down. The burgers were not hot, clearly precooked and slapped on a bun from an aluminum pan or something, their fries were undercooked. (The rings were ok) That's it. Bummer. read more

Tried to Buffalo Mac & Cheese burger - My server was amazing and super attentive! The vibe was definitely friendly and customer focused and I appreciated that. read more

Pretty cool spot. Dive bar, type atmosphere. I've grown up here all of my life and this was my first experience here. I'm not sure what took me so long to finally get to try them. Everyone kept talking about their burgers and fries so that's what brought me here. I was looking for a good burger. The staff and service here was pretty cool. Everyone was nice and friendly. They did a great job and didn't fail to check in to see if we needed anything. They have local beers on tap, which was pretty cool. They also have regular beers in a bottle. Food wise: everything here was pretty good. I wasn't disappointed in anything I tried here. They're known for their burgers, which I liked, but I felt that my favorite thing here was their wings for some reason lol. The wings were very soft and tender, and it was seasoned to perfection. I know I will definitely be back mainly for their wings. Their chilli cheese hot dog wasn't bad. I tried it fully loaded and it was really A LOT. I think if you just ordered that, it should pretty much fill you up. In all, I had a pretty good experience and would probably be back. I really liked seeing their Pac-Man machine. I haven't seen that since I was a kid. It had about 8 games on it. It's free play so that was really nice of them to do that. Thanks! read more

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Hands down the best burgers in the boro! Burgers are juicy with unique options. The jalapeño popper is the best burger on the menu with chorizo burger coming in 2nd. Service is always fantastic. When you walk in, you will always feel welcomed. This diamond in the rough has a great atmosphere with TVs playing multiple games or sports. read more

Buster's Place - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Never hesitate to stop at a small little place called busters... because chances are the foods gunna be bussin'! My husband wanted a good burger after eating junk and gas station food for a week straight after working the recent snow storm and the OTHER burger joint had a crazy wait we found this hidden little gem! Great food. Great service. Kids had a cheeseburger and hotdog. My husband said the hotdog was actually really good! Cooked really good too! I had the pimento burger and my husband had the bacon jalapeño and cheddar burger! We shared large basket of fries! It was the perfect amount of food for all of us! read more

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What more can be said about Buster's that hasn't already been said in their many years in business? Buster's is no longer a seedy biker bar, but a family-friendly local watering hole with excellent food. Their burgers are Boro legend, the location is a total dive (in the best sense possible), their cash discount policy is refreshing, and the bar has great energy for any parched patrons coming through the door. The burgers themselves that Buster's is known for are thick, handmade patties, grilled right in front of you just past the bar. They have some every-day routine burgers with good options, but their weekly rotations are something special. Constantly a different option each week with some crazy (and crazy-good) toppings, to help make each new iteration something special. The beer is served perfectly ice-cold in glass mugs. The pricing is more than fair on all their options, and they even have merch (t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc.) for sale right by the door before you walk out. The parking lot is small, and the place fills up quick though, so if you're in the mood for a great home-style burger, get there early! read more

Buster's Place - Hamburger Steak & Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Cruisin' through M'boro around lunch time and needed a bite to eat. I was pulling out of the Kroger after getting fuel and saw Buster's Place, which was tucked back from the road and almost hidden except for the parking lot full of cars. A good sign for a non-chain restaurant is lots of cars, with work trucks, firetrucks, and police cars at the top of that list. Buster's Place had plenty of cars, and several pickup trucks. I'll take my chances. The current, 4.4 with 134 Yelp! reviews, many of which are 5 stars, is also a good sign. I get why some reviewers talk about the "don't judge a book by its cover." Buster's building is not a shining penny in the till of restaurant buildings. If it was a BBQ place, the rustic look would probably make it a "must eat" place. It is not a BBQ place. Still, the inside of Busters is a neat and tidy place. The staff was super friendly and helpful when ordering. The menu is basic, with a message board out front of the entrance advertising the special, which was also covered by the server. I read through other reviewers' takes on food and wanted to get a little taste of what was offered at Buster's Place. My order was to-go. The Buster Dog was a mess. If you're not sitting down with a decent place to eat this while using utensils, don't order it. Unless you want to wear some of it, you're not picking it up. Fortunately, I had a fork. Unfortunately, I also needed a knife. Adapt, improvise, overcome. To those who passed me going down the road, I apologize. The frankfurter itself was good. The slaw was good as well. The chili may or may not have been good, since it was very watery and ran all over the place. It has beans and meat. I now wish I hadn't gotten mustard since it was put on top of the slaw. I imagined the construction different, with mustard on the bun and slaw/chili on top of the dog. Individually, each element of the hotdog was okay. Together, they were a mess. I don't know that I got a single bite of the hotdog with each ingredient together. After my first attempt at cutting a piece off, the bun separated, spilling even more stuff out. Meh. Still, there was no shortage of toppings. Someone else mentioned in a review that Buster's uses cheap, crinkle cut fries. I think it was meant as a negative. For those of us who like crinkle cut fries, it was a positive. I got a large fry; I should have gotten a small. There were plenty of fries. There was very little ketchup. First world problem. The fries were average crinkle cuts, and moderately soft. The Buster Burger had a solid burger on the bun. None of this Golden Arches BS where you wonder "is there a burger patty on there" when you take a bite. The burger's issue wasn't portion size, it was taste...there wasn't much of any taste to the burger. Mayo? Yeah, I could taste it. Burger? Not so much. Maybe there are seasonings at the table for burgers. I don't know since my order was to go. It just had no taste beyond condiments. I certainly didn't think it lived up to the "World's Best" claim on the sign outside, but I'm only 1 person with a single vote. All in all the experience was over $25. Prices are on the menu, so it's not a "yikes" moment, but more like a "that escalated quickly" feel. Think more "final bill" on a cruise ship. Your mileage may vary at Buster's Place, so feel free to stop by and try it for yourself. read more

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The classic busters burger special was great. A burger with onion ring and pulled pork on top as well at bbq sauce. The onion rings on the side were light and didn't taste heavily fried. The service was also great read more

Buster's Place - The classic burger with pulled pork on top was amazing. Onion ring were great didn't taste over fried or heavy. Service was great - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

We went here for lunch today for the first time and it was a very good burger place. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't judge a book by the cover. I saw it opened in 1973, so I figured any place that has stayed in business for 50 years had to be good. They have a fairly small menu but good selection. The server told us they have weekly specials. They did have about 15 different beers to choose from. Price is moderate. I got a double burger and it was almost too much. A single will satisfy most people. They hand pat the burgers and I liked that. I would rather go here instead of Red Robin or somewhere like that. Its worth stopping in and trying. The service was also very good. read more

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Murfreesboro's best burger! Friendly service and good ole hometown bar/grill ambience! Busters for the win!

Worst experience ever first of all the cook had on no glove was touching raw meat didn't even see him use soap washing his hands Burger was bland used to be juicy and good will never go back don't know how a business went down so bad Burger used to have seasoning would never go back again read more

Dive burger bar - service was top notch, food was delivered fast and fresh. Ordered the jalapeno cheddar bacon burger and pork chops sandwich with fries. Both were very good. I'm sad to say this was my first visit but it won't be my last! read more

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We went to Buster's Place for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. The outside made me hesitant to go in, but inside it's clean and the staff is extremely friendly. The burgers were huge and yummy - we will be back! read more

Paid over 45 dollars for two burgers, fried pickles and two CANNED Dr Peppers we had to pour ourselves. Got to the register to pay, having to do a split payment they charged us an extra $10. Didn't realize until we had already been long gone. The food was not worth $55. You could go to Jack Browns and have better food and beers for that price. Wont be coming back read more

Went to Buster's 01/07/25 with my wife to enjoy a great burger. I was very shocked when our meal arrived. The burger was very, very dry. Bunns where cold, cheese wouldn't even melt. I ate at this place since the 70's this was the worst meal I've ever gotten at this location. Made comment at register when asked how lunch was. Told cashier that it was not good, and he said they must have used the cold lettuce. read more

I've been going there my whole life and never disappointed until they got there new owner he is still good though I definitely recommend

Decently taste, but way Overpriced mediocre burgers at best. Even the french fries were cheaply done... cheap frozen crinkly soggy crapcrap if you're gonna have fries as a side order and not include them with the cheap burger, make your customers pay extra for fries... Please do something better. Gross. I'll Never be back. service was excellent though. read more

Great Burger and fries, not a beer drinker so can't comment on their selection of beers. Most say other menu food items are delicious. I'll go with that! read more

Haven't been here in years but just as good as I remember. Service was great. Small menu but when you keep it simple it allows you to deliver. I could hardly get my mouth around the double. Cooked perfectly and the onions are chopped. French fries were hot and crispy. Will definitely return. read more

Keto Options!! My wife and I ate here again last week and see that it's just as awesome as it was the last time we were here. This time, I got my burger without the bun but instead, on top of a salad. It was fantastic with the jalapeno ranch dressing! If you're following a low carb or keto diet, this is a great option for you. They also have cold, cold Yuengling Flight 16oz cans to keep it low carb!! As always, service is fantastic! Love this place!! read more

I needed to find a great burger and Buster's is The One!!! Flat-top grilled burgers, single and double....lots of good add-on's. Good crinkle fries, better with the melted white cheese. Friendly and quick.....will definitely e back!! read more

Service was great. Friendly and quick. Took less than 10 minutes for my meal. French fries looked to be frozen regular French cut. The hamburger was recommended by the waitress. It had whipped feta, bacon jam, and pickled onion with lettuce. It was a good looking burger, but the burger was cooked well done and tasted overcooked. Not very moist. Satisfying meal, but not overly impressed and not to the level to return a second time. read more

I have a new favorite burger at Buster's...the Smoked Pork, Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce & Jalapeño Cheeseburger. For me I eliminated the Jalapeño and added mayo and lettuce. The smoked pork was melt in your mouth tender and a great addition to the standard Buster Burger, but when you combined everything with the Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce...OMG it was good. This is the burger special of the week, so get it while you can as there is no telling when Peter will bring it back! read more

Great Place. Burgers are always good. Wings are best anywhere. Now they started Banana Pudding. Every time I go there get the vest service and friendliest people. Definitely a regular... read more

Wonderful service! Fun atmosphere. Good food. Nice variety of draft beers and very sweet waitress. 5% discount for cash instead of credit card payment. read more

Who knew you could get a good burger in this joint. I drove past it many times thinking it was just a bar. I've been missing out. The burgers probably rank on my top 5 list in the Boro. The staff was super nice as well. read more

Buster's Place - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This place was alright. The only thing I didn't like was when I asked the waitress if the jalapeños were pickled (out of a jar) or fresh ( from market) she said they were fresh. They were definitely not, don't know if she knows what I meant, but other than that it all ate the same read more

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I've lived here my whole life and never been - so I decided to fix that issue. This is honestly one of the best burgers in town. The best way I can describe it is just a *burger* burger. Simple but so good. And honestly the cheese fries make a trip out to Buster's worth it. The vibes are fun - it feels like the dive bar/restaurant you would see in a movie. The old man in a fishing jacket sitting at the bar when we first walked in really helped seal the whole deal. For real - we loved our dinner here. Check ''em out. read more

Buster's Place - The Famous Buster Burger - Burgers Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

If I could give a zero star review, I would. The service here is trash. The food is mediocre at best and the staff are incredibly rude. I wouldn't recommend this place to people I don't like. Do yourself a huge favor, GO ELSEWHERE. read more

Service was 10/10 and food was exactly what I was craving. Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. My girlfriend's Frito Pie Burger was absolutely delicious. read more

Comfortable classic bar-burger joint. A throwback with great burgers and crime cut fries. Good local draught beer selection.