We originally planned on going to Fugazzi, but they were closed for a private event, so we pivoted and headed to Heavy D's Burgers instead. Several people had told us how great the food was, so it felt like the perfect opportunity to finally check it out -- and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, every single person working there was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. You can tell the staff works really well together, and that kind of energy makes a difference in the overall experience. We started with the wings and onion rings, which were both delicious and a great way to kick things off. Three out of the four of us ordered the Barburger, while one person got the Company Salad. The Barburger was smashed and cooked perfectly with that great crispy edge you hope for in a smashburger. The Company Salad completely surprised us in the best way -- the salad itself was fresh and flavorful, but the dressing? Absolutely crave worthy. We also tried the regular fries, sweet potato fries, and cole slaw. The sweet potato fries and slaw were a little mediocre compared to the rest of the meal, but honestly, everything else was so good that it hardly mattered. Overall, the food absolutely lived up to the hype. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and some seriously delicious burgers. Definitely give this place a try. read more

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Heavy's Barburger is hands down the best burger we've had since moving to the Charleston area 8 years ago. The service is quick and friendly, which always makes a difference. We stopped in during happy hour and scored a $5 margarita (huge win), and overall the prices are very reasonable. I ordered the original burger and it was incredible--especially with their signature Heavy's sauce. We also tried the onion rings, which I don't usually go for, but these completely changed my mind. They were super crunchy and packed with flavor. And of course, I have to mention--they're pet friendly with plenty of outdoor seating, which is always a huge plus for us. Ambiance is nice and inviting! Inside isn't very big just keep that in mind. This is a must-try spot! read more

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After hearing that this is the best burger in Charleston for months, I finally got to eat at Heavy's! We were quickly met by the hostess and were seated immediately outside which is what we wanted, so it was great. Service overall was pretty quick. The only reason I'm docking 1 star is because we ordered a bottle of rosé and it was not chilled or anything. Which is fine because we are not picky customers and it is pretty casual dining, and we just needed some ice, but it would have been nice to have the wine chilled. Especially because the price of the food and everything is high for a burger joint, but again, it wasn't a huge deal! The burger was delicious! I got the barburger and it had great flavors and a yummy sauce on it. The fries were also crisped to perfection and perfectly seasoned. The food was really good! I will definitely be returning! read more

Heavy’s Barburger - BARBURGER - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Went to Heavy's for the first time today-right around noon. Parking was tough, but we found a spot. There is limited seating inside, but ample seating outside. The weather was perfect so we sat outside. I had the Bar burger-single patty with sweet potato fries. The burger was delicious and the single patty was all I needed. The Heavy's sauce is delicious and they didn't overload it. My nephew had the kids chicken which was a very good serving side for a kid. Our server was greats friendly and welcoming and kept water bottles coming. They even bring water for dogs. The prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious. A must try in Charleston! read more

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My favorite burger in Charleston hands down. Heavy's is all you can ask for in a burger joint, no frills, a menu that isn't full of "fluff" and a real good burger! Perfectly smashed patties, fresh ingredients and a soft, but hearty sesame bun makes a "simple" burger a work of art, pair that with their crunchy jumbo onion rings and their homemade dipping sauces and you got a meal you will be dreaming about. A negative that can plague a Downtown restaurant is always the parking, but with an onsite lot, and street parking sandwiching heavy's, finding a spot is never a problem. On the smaller side, a wait is almost always expected, especially on a colder or rainy day, but never longer than 15-20 minutes, and with a full bar grabbing a drink makes the time pass faster while waiting to be seated. read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Barburger and sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Best salad in Charoeston! The food is amazing here and exactly what you would expect like it's also an amazing atmosphere that makes you feel good every time you walk in and like you're not alone read more

I was told that Heavy's had the best smashburger in Charleston. It is definitely true. I had the basic cheeseburger, and it was the best smashburger I have ever had. It was perfectly done, with the crispy edges. Hubby had the red ranger, and he thought that was good also. The onion rings and french fries were delicious. We took advantage of happy hour, and you cannot beat a $5 margarita. They don't skimp on the alcohol. They also have my Firefly sweet tea vodka, which made me so happy. We finished the meal off with the lemon lime icebox pie. Wow, that was amazing. The only thing better than the food was the service. David was our server and he made sure we had everything we needed. Food came out so fast. We cannot wait to go back. read more

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WOW, do they have good burgers. Easily the best burger Ive had in Charleston. The onion rings are also some of the best Ive had. I imagine everything on the menu is really good. Its just classic, really good bar food with a casual feel and great bartenders! read more

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Great food, fantastic service. Best burger I have ever had. The perfect smash burger patties, sesame seed bun, and awesome toppings. read more

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Forewarning: burgers taste delicious and are messy! The burgers were smashed style and the sweet potato fries were so good. Honestly the sweet potatoe fries were the best side out of the regular fries and coleslaw. If your in the mood for a good burger I highly recommend this place. The onion rings were also very good appetizer. The batter was crispy and thin. The server was super nice and answered any questions I had about the menu. read more

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The internet told me that this was the top burger in Charleston. It's a very very strong contender. It's 2 smash patties, smothered in cheese and heavy sauce on a sesame seed bun. If you'd had a great smash burger before then you know what to expect. It hits the spot read more

The salad was delicious. The chicken had wonderful flavor and I enjoyed their dressing. Service was friendly and fast. It a cute little restaurant with plenty of parking and a front deck for outdoor sitting. If you have not tried Heavy's Barburger give it a try. read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Salad with Fried Chicken - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is my fave burger spot in CHS... but do yourself a favor and get the patty melt! Always friendly staff and love the amount of outdoor seating. So delicious! read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Patty melt - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Going in to eat a simple burger and having expectations exceeded was the experience I had coming to this place. From the chili, to the burger and even the margarita, it was all very delicious. The margarita was surprisingly better than I expected like it was made by people that love making cocktails. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The chili, which was an afterthought option, was tasty with a bit of spice that wasn't overwhelming. What an awesome spot for delicious food & SURPRISINGLY tasty margaritas. Don't sleep on their margaritas. read more

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Snuck in here on a Saturday, it was PACKED. We were able to grab a couple seats at the bar. Food was good- just some elevated bar food but it tasted fresh and I liked the sweet potato fries- they were salted well and not too fried. The ambiance is LOUD- they had the music blasting so if you are hard of hearing, this is not the place for you. They do have a lot of outdoor seating but inside is pretty small and limited seating. read more

Heavy’s Barburger - BARBURGER - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A day at the aquarium? AND when it's pretty outside? This calls for a truck bed picnic, featuring Heavy's! They are super convenient to access with their big gravel parking lot and ordering online option. Food was ready after about 15 minutes (on a busy Saturday lunch rush) and was so good. Our group got the OG barburger (classic burger kinda vibe) and the uncle Gene's Ranchero (think sweet and Smokey). The produce and condiments to ration of burger were perfect and they hit the spot. We also got the sweet potato fries, regular fries, and a side of onion rings. Don't be deceived by the order of onion rings only being 5 - they are big around as a desert plate. Everything was flavored great, the onion batter slightly sweet to complement the onion. The sweet potato fries slightly charred to complement the sweetness. And my picky toddlers DOWNED the entire fry bag by themselves. See you next aquarium day Heavy's! read more

Heavy’s Barburger - As big around as a dessert plate. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great menu variety at Heavy's! From salads to sides and main events they got ya covered. Big perk is the private gravel parking. Upon entering you seat yourself, if able to find a spot because this place can get pretty busy. After finding a seat, a few minutes later one of the servers brought us a bottle of water and placed our drink order. My fiancé and I shared a $24 pitcher of beer that yielded around 2 drinks per person. The selection of local beers is appealing and good value for the pitcher. For appetizer, we tried their onion rings which were spectacular! Generous round onions and lightly battered, the $8 small basket can feed around 2-3 people. For the entree I noticed the patty melt which is my go-to and my fiancé went with the bacon onion burger. The patty melt itself was so juicy and soft, 20/10, loved every bite of it! We were interested in the lemon box pie but learned later it was never placed on the tab so didn't get a chance to try it. It was for the better because the meal itself was filling. Service was friendly and quick to order. I think we were around a timeshift change because our 2 rotating servers never came back to close the check. We figured we would approach the counter to close the check and pay but learned that the counter was for takeout only. Waited a little bit longer until we approached another staff member to pay for our meal to leave. read more

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Was craving good burger and went to this place. I was absolutely delighted at how delicious the burgers were! I usually never finish my food because I get full really quick but I ate everything on that plate. The food also cane out fast and it's a great place to go to if you want a comfortable sit down place with amazing burgers. read more

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We walked past this handsome place last week so decided to try it out today for a late lunch. Great vibes and wonderful service. We were seated and served IMMEDIATELY. The food is great! Really made our afternoon. Too full for dessert but I hear the pie is a must try so, I guess we'll be back! read more

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If you're craving a hearty, flavorful burger in Charleston, Heavy's Burger is the place. The large smash burger is freshly made to order, perfectly seared, and packed with juicy, savory goodness that hits all the right notes.( I got the single patty, two patties are the standard ) But the real hidden treasure here? The Deviled Eggs with Nueske Bacon. They had me at deviled eggs, and the addition of that rich, smoky bacon takes them to another level. It's the kind of appetizer you think about long after the meal is over. The vibe is casual and inviting, and the menu has enough variety to keep everyone happy. Worth checking out the menu, stop in, and treat yourself. read more

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I'm definitely a smash burger type of girl. I've been hearing such great things about Heavys and I was super excited to visit and they did not disappoint. I was surprised at how good the wings were and the onion rings. Definitely the smash burger stole the show. Heavys will definitely go on my list of best places to get burgers in the city. read more

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Glad we finally tried Heavy's, and we'll probably try again, but our first impression was HOLY SALT... We both got the barburger, and I thought maybe it was just mine, so I didn't say anything, then my dining partner mentioned theirs was super salty... then the woman at the table next to us told the waiter hers was super salty! So I don't know if this was just a bad afternoon with a loose salt shaker lid, or is this normal? Other than that, it was great. I'm not even usually averse to salty, I have a salt tooth instead of a sweet tooth, and this was too salty. Lots of great flavors happening on the burger once you move past the salt. read more

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Look, I get it. Smash burgers are a thing. A thin, crispy-edged, beefy creation meant to be enjoyed with fries, a cold drink, and maybe a side of regret later. But when the bill arrived, I realized I could've gone somewhere else and had a half-pound burger with all the fixings for less than what I paid here--without having to assemble my meal like it was sold in parts. The food? It was fine. Just fine. Not "call your friends and demand they try this" fine, but more "well, I ate it" fine. The fries and onion rings played their roles adequately, the drinks did their job, and the burgers? They smashed. Were they life-changing? No. But they existed. The service was solid--no complaints there. But the noise level? That was a different story. It wasn't the crowd causing the ruckus; it was the music. The kind of loud that makes you yell across the table like you're negotiating a hostage situation. I like a lively atmosphere, but I also like leaving a restaurant with my hearing intact. So, was it terrible? No. Would I go back? Maybe--if someone else was paying. If you're really into smash burgers and don't mind the price tag creeping up on you like a ninja, go for it. But if you're looking for value, you might want to smash that idea and head elsewhere. read more

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First impression when I walked in to the restaurant is it smells like pee. Bathroom was very dirty. The food was salty!!! The food was HEAVY on salt hence the name! The onion rings were my favorite. Definitely get that. Bacon and eggs and chili were good too. But our main entrees were all salted up. Prime Rib was inedible. Fried Chicken Salad also salty. You have to eat plenty of salad with a bite of chicken or you'll just taste salty fried chicken. The Barburger was at least edible unlike the Prime Rib but was also salty. The service was great in taking care of our entree that was inedible and too salty. But it's quick service. They were busy. read more

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We've been to Heavy's Barburger many times, and the quality is consistently great. Their margarita is one of the best--fresh, strong, and well-balanced. We usually start with the "eggs and bacon," their deviled eggs. My boyfriend always orders a smash burger, which is reliably crispy and juicy. I had the BLT and chili on our last visit, and both were solid and well-prepared. The standout item every time is the lemon pie--bright, smooth, and easily their best dessert. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat but still comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy a meal. Their service is also always top tier, with the nicest staff. Heavy's remains one of our regular spots for a reason read more

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I used to go to Heavy's when I first moved here, but over the past six months, the overall quality at the original location has diminished. I don't know what the issue is - did they send their best people to Johns Island? Tonight I went for the first time in about 3-4 months because of that lackluster visit, but tonight convinced me it wasn't a fluke. Even when it was packed, you'd get your burger in a decent amount of time. Tonight it was not busy at all, and I still had to wait almost 40 minutes for one burger. And, when it arrived, the "smash" patties were so crushed, it was like putting a pancake on a hamburger bun. So, of course, when you went to eat it, it all falls apart because of how badly they burn and smash the patty. Service at this location used to be too notch; I didn't recognize one person from my past visits, and the ones who were there looked like they'd rather be someplace else. My server in particular (with Roman numerals tattooed on her arm) was completely miserable and only came back to the table when the meal was completed. Ambiance was okay, and the music was fine with basketball was on the screens. Back in the day, Heavy's used to score three pointers; now they're lucky if they sink one out of two from the free throw line. read more

Solid burgers. Up charge for getting a lettuce wrap. Pretty disappointing. Tired of restaurants doing this.

After so many recs from friends, we finally tried it. The burgers are straight-up battle tested - literally. They're previous winners of the Holy City Burger Battle and officially one of my favorites. There's outdoor seating as well and it's a pretty laidback atmosphere. Service was great and we got some good recommendations. read more

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Rolled into Charleston on a Monday evening around 8:30. Fired up Yelp to find a place to eat. Lots of spots closed Mondays, natch. Heavy's had the reviews and was open. What a happy find. I ordered the Barburger no tomato. Easily one of the top 3 Smashburgers I've eaten (up there on the podium with North/South Grill and NFA), and for sure the best sweet potato fries liberally sprinkled with salt and thick grind pepper. Wasn't feelin a beer...the wine pours are generous. read more

This is my go to burger place in Charleston. They have the best burger and onion rings in the city. From start to finish this place is the best. They have their own parking which is a must in Charleston. They are a bit north of downtown Charleston so it's removed from that crowd but a great locals place. Staff are wonderful and make the best cocktails. A great burger joint with a full bar and great beer selections. We'll continue stopping in. read more

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Just what the hangover doctor recommended! Smash burger- Juicy with those crispy edges- loads of tasty toppings. Friendly greeting, super solid sodas (just the right fizz- iykyk). Crispy hot crinkle fries. Sooo needed and soooo good! The winner on winner for me was their chili. A little spicy and a lot of flavor. The "cheese-pull" would give any New York pizza some serious cheese envy!! Will make this our go-to airport ride must stop destination. read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The salad is incredible, which is funny because I wouldn't normally go to a burger place for salad, but this one is outstanding. Honey mustard dressing and crunchy topping plus cool cucumber with crisp lettuce. Salad here is a 10 out of 10. Our waitress was also outstanding. She was so friendly and helpful. We were hungry, tired, and in a little bit of a hurry. She got us our food fast and checked in on us. Kid friendly and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Honey mustard dressing was incredible and love the crunch on top - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place has the worst burgers I've ever had in my 58 years of living. The Burger was so greasy it shrunk the bottom bun, I couldn't believe the amount of grease I squeezed out of this bun. I've spent the last 3days trying to call this place and can't get no one on the phone. They have a set recording that plays the same message any time of Day. Buns Greasy Meat burnt and over cooked fries overcooked and hard read more

Every visit is better than the last! BarBurger was so flavorful, smashed with crispy edges and perfectly finished with American cheese. Onion rings were also so good. Crispy, crunchy, served with Heavy's sauce and BBQ sauce on the side. Emma was so great! Very patient, nice, and helpful. Greeted upon arrival. Nice bar-like atmosphere. (Minus one star bc a side of honey mustard was $1 extra!) read more

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Fantastic burger and fries! We swung by after a day of shopping for a late lunch. Parking is easy as they have a free lot which is always nice downtown - it is a bit bumpy as a heads up and there is also street parking. The staff were all super nice and helpful. We sat outside on the deck. They have a ton of local beer on tap and make good sweet tea. We both got the bar burgers and fries - so well made. The fries are crispy and salty! read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Bar burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Probably one of the best burgers place dtown. It has a laid back atmosphere with plenty of outside seating. We tried the Patty melt..one of the best, better than Waffle houses. They have a selection of craft beers, a few wines and specialty cocktails. They also have a happy hr. On the weekdays from 4-6 pm, with various drinks available read more

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Probably the best Burger in Charleston. The onion rings were cooked to perfection. Definitely plan to go back soon.

Heavy's is one of the newer sports to open downtown Charleston. We came with a group 5 friends after work on a Friday for happy hour. The happy hour special was a $5 margarita and I ordered a smash burger with fries. The food came out quick and it was good enough. Probably not the best burger in town, but a good option for a quick bite downtown. The greatest item I tried on the menu was the oreo Icre cream cake which was really good to share and super yummy. Convenient location close to downtown but not quite downtown, so you get parking . read more

Heavy’s Barburger - Oreo cake - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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LOVE THIS BURGER JOINT! Periodt I am so glad my husband I stopped by here on the way to birthday celebration for a quick bite. We got wings and burger/ sweet potato fries and spilt that and it was perfect all around. Fries weren't soggy like how they normally are with SP, and burger was nice and flavorful and so were the wings. Such a good hangout spot with amazing burgers read more

This is the best burger I've ever had!. Just plain and simple. I had the original Barburger and I added bacon. Everything came out hot and fresh, it was seasoned to perfection. You have to come here and try a burger. Everyone was so nice and welcoming, all the waiters and waitresses are so attentive. If you want a great burger don't hesitate to come here. read more

Heavy’s Barburger - BARBURGER WITH BACON - Burgers Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina