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    Citizen Burger Bar

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    CITIZEN BURGER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Libby H.

    My friends and I came here for dinner on a Friday night after hanging out at Fridays After Five. We got seated right away inside, outside there would be a wait. They weren't too busy inside. There was bar seating and then seating in the booths or at tables. Good casual burger bar. For drinks I did a mojito which wasn't bad and my one friend got the Serenity cocktail. I built my own burger and had it cooked pink with lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg as my toppings. It was delicious and the hand cut fries were SO good! I ate every bite. My one friend did the mini and my other friend did the grilled cheese. I would for sure come back!

    Little Bleu with Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    Elizabeth R.

    Stopped before going to a concert. The restaurant was packed but we were seated quickly. The industrial decor in the restaurant is very fun. We loved their extensive drink menu, serving several local beers and ciders. I had the Little Blue. Man oh man it was delicious. But the real star of the show was the onion rings. Beer battered and friend to perfection, they melt in your mouth. I gave a four stars because the service was just ok. I think we saw our server 3 times- when she took our order, brought our food, and when she brought her check. But the food was so out of this world, it was worth it.

    Great burger ! Love the fried pickle
    Wes A.

    75 for two burgers ! Not worth it ! Great service , great food and great atmosphere ! No mistakes But $75 for two hamburgers !

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    John J.

    If you are visiting Charlottesville on your way to visit Monticello like I was and in the mood for a burger this is a great spot to hit. It is located in the very cool downtown mall area and is very cool. The restaurant has a fun vibe and lots of outside seating that would be great during warmer weather parts of the year. They have a very big bar area with lots of drink options. For my meal i went with the Smokehouse Burger and i upgraded to the onion rings. The onion ring are very clearly house made beer battered onion rings and very crispy and thick. They were very good but were missing just a little something to be over the top awesome. The burger was great. All my favorites with shoestring onions and cheese and BBQ sauce. The burger was tasty. It is grass fed beef so a little more taste of nature in the beef compared to corn fed beef but serious quality. They had dessert options but i stayed strong and didn't partake but the carrot cake sounded good. I recommend and the staff was great.

    Hotness. Just with bacon instead of chili.
    Steve M.

    This is a 4 star burger place. Not 5 stars. 3 would be a little unfair. This place could win the award for having the best looking burgers. They look tremendous. Massive. I wish they tasted as good as they looked. They tasted good. Just not "life changing". Maybe it's missing some seasoning. Not sure. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Great location. Love that they offer indoor and outdoor seating.

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    Ed S.

    Smack dab in the center of the Charlottesville downtown mall stands Citizen Burger Bar. Sit inside. But better to grab an outdoor table if weather permits. Great people watching. Great for pets. Oh, and did I mention the food? We split a wedge salad. Nicely sized. Our server, Hollan, had the presence to bring the salad with two plates. Then, we went with the Swiss mushroom burger. We ordered it medium, with gluten free potato roll (yes, there's an upcharge) and their "special sauce" on the side. And that's exactly what he delivered with a huge side of fries. And of course, two plates and a sharp knife. My ice tea was kept filled. Service was attentive without being annoying. Particularly impressive, as Citizen Burger Bar is hopping. Downtown CVille has a lot going for it and CBB is a big part of it.

    Left is replacement lettuce and right shows what came on burger
    Keith M.

    Citizen Burger in Charlottesville delivered an uneven experience, with lackluster service and underwhelming food that did not live up to its strong reputation in town. Service * Service felt subpar, as basic items like napkins and flatware were not brought proactively and had to be requested, which detracted from the overall experience. * Given that the restaurant positions itself as a popular downtown burger spot, the inattentiveness from the staff fell short of expectations for this type of venue. Food quality * The initial iceberg lettuce was anemic and limp, suggesting poor quality control leaving the kitchen, though the replacement was green, crisp, and much more in line with what a premium burger bar should serve. * The burger itself did not have much flavor, and the bun was dry, which is disappointing considering the restaurant emphasizes high-quality, grass-fed beef and local buns on its menu and marketing. Overall impression While Citizen Burger is often promoted as one of Charlottesville's go-to burger spots, the combination of inattentive service and mediocre execution on a simple burger made this visit underwhelming.

    Nicole S.

    The biggest bowl of truffle fries I've ever had! Really appreciated the waitress telling us how big it would be - so we were able to skip the fries with our burgers. Burgers were delish too! Plus, a great drink menu! We enjoyed the patio dining on a nice spring night!

    Wild Mushroom & Swiss Burger
    Jess F.

    Such incredible food and even better service! Shoutout to my guy Hollan for being so kind and helpful! My wallet isn't happy with me but my stomach definitely is :) also great playlist!

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    Cole M.

    I have decided to give this place a new review. Per usual the food is spectacular. I have to say they make the absolute best onion rings I have ever tried. An absolute must on their menu. Love sitting outside at this venue. If you are ever around for cvilles Fridays after 5 this is the best location to enjoy a meal.

    Austin N.

    Absolutely fantastic burger, maybe the best I've ever had! Thick, juicy, and cooked perfectly. Staff is friendly and speedy too. Highly recommend

    Citizen burger with onion rings
    Wesley F.

    I was on a mission to find the best burger in Charlottesville, and Citizen Burger Bar came up as the top pick--and wow, it absolutely lived up to the hype. Everything about our visit was fantastic. The star of the show was the Citizen Burger itself: stacked with fresh, flavorful ingredients and topped off with a crispy fried pickle that was a delicious surprise. I swapped out the fries for onion rings, and it was totally worth it--perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The location couldn't be better--right in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, on the pedestrian mall full of charm, energy, and people-watching. It really captures the vibe of the town and the university. One huge bonus: they're extremely dog-friendly. They brought out a big bowl of cold water for our two pups without us even asking--such a thoughtful touch! My wife ordered the beet salad and loved every bite. We also appreciated the cold bottle of water left at the table to keep our glasses topped off--small detail, but it made the whole experience feel that much more relaxed and attentive. From start to finish, this was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we've had in a while. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and top-notch service. Highly recommend--easily a five-star spot!

    Make your own burger-chicken with sweet potato fries
    Tracy M.

    The most important thing, the food, was fantastic. Local and grass fed beef with flavor is what you'll get. If you'd like to lose some weight, you just might being that it didn't feel like any air conditioning was on, nor any air circulation inside. I would recommend sitting on the outdoor patio. I would eat here again since the food was so good. We sat at the bar and our bartender was great but was dealing with many people which attributed to a slight delay in service but we weren't overly bothered by that.

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    The burger was amazing but the fries were way too salty. Sweet potato fries were great.

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