Southwells will always be a top 5 burger in Houston for me. Their Burgers are the perfect serving size, comes out hot and fresh and on top of that great milkshakes. However and unfortunately, the burger isn't the only thing that is hot about this location. Everytime I dine in the restaurant feels like I'm stepping into a sauna. You would think management at Southwell's thinks they are located in Chicago in the dead of winter. They must keep the thermostat on 80 all summer long. I want to eat here multiple times a week but the constant reminder of sweating while trying to enjoy my lunch has me choosing buff burger or Avalon diner instead. read more

The food was great! The restaurant is so cute and homey. Will definitely be back! Thanks Brian! read more

STOP.. DONT GO.. my kid loved going there. BUT NO MORE KID MENU!! Gee, you have 50 children in there at all times.. but cant offer a kids meal.. well there are other places to eat!! read more

I've been to this hamburger joint about a handful of times in the last 2 months. I love that it's a local joint. It gives old school diner vibes and even has a table filled with early 1950s photos of Bellaire! I've seen the same manager or maybe she's the owner there each time and she's very friendly. She always asks us how the is. I appreciate that they offer vegan and vegetarian options with the impossible burger and black bean burgers as substitutes for meat patties. I've been on the hunt for an old school classic burger with a vegetarian patty for years! Plus they have seasoned curly fries!!! I also haven't had these in ages!!! Makes me feel like a kid again! lol. The only downside is that the burgers can get a little pricey, the serving of fries is minimal for the cost and their super cool beer wall gets costly really fast as they charge you per ounce! Otherwise I really enjoy the place! Also beware, sometimes they can put a little too much salt on the patty! I asked last time I was there and was told I could ask for it without salt. Just FYI! read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Curly fries. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm not too sure where the bad reviews are from. The burgers are good. Its a quaint little retro burger place with prices that aren't crazy. A place like this would make you question why people charge so much for burgers! The service from the staff was wonderful and they were very helpful at the counter. read more

Solid grilled hamburgers Kathy's Salad with grilled chicken is great Super friendly staff and honest owner Brian Houston institution since 1986. read more

Burger, onion rings & house salad for under $20. Food is ok. Not bad and not amazing. This my third or fourth time here in the past 12 or so years. Usually, if I want a burger instead of popcorn chicken and their other food at Teahouse while getting boba next door I'll go here. Service here could be better. When asked to cut something in half, they don't do it for you. You can find some plastic knives to do it yourself near their self serve water jug. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - My kid asked where the rest of the burger was - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really decent burger place. Very comparable to five guys. Hand cut fries and made to order burgers with several different types. Quick service and clean well lighted dining area. It's confusing cause I always see this place busy but the rating is only 3.5 stars. Maybe locals are trying to keep it a secret. read more

Was craving a burger and came here for old times sake (it's across from my old high school!). It hasn't changed much over the years besides the price increasing bit by bit like everything else nowadays. Service was really quick as there was only one other customer on a rainy weekday afternoon before school let out. I ordered a Swiss cheeseburger on wheat bread with everything and waffle fries. I forgot they include mustard and I don't prefer it, but other than that, the burger was solid. I do wish the bread had been toasted and more buttery, but maybe it would have if I did not order wheat bread. The waffle fries are exceptionally crisp and crunchy and excellently seasoned. read more

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Tbh this place is so good. The waffle fries are hit or miss but the burgers are like classic and fresh and idk how to describe them but they're delicious read more

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This is the worst restaurant and the burger and fries are under quality and very overpriced for the quality served. Your customer is your bread and butter so be careful how you talk to them you never know who they are are what they do because word of mouth advertising travels fast and your business has gone down hill fast. Maybe new ownership and management be because this place has gone south. Probably will be one of the next restaurants to close down. read more

My husband order some chilli cheese fries and they were bland and stale. NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER WILL I GO BACK. I'm sorry but you need to go back to the drawing bored. read more

This location has been here for 18 years! That's impressive in this ever so changing world we live in now. The burgers are old fashion style with perfectly toasted buns and made to order. The onion rings are medium thickness. Service was great and the items were delivered to the table fairly quickly with a smile. The prices are really good too. They play great music (Elvis was on!) from the simpler era. I love the black and white picture hanging on the walls. The neon sign also gives it that 50's diner look. There are plenty of seating options inside as well as a patio with umbrella cover. Parking is easy and right outside of the restaurant. They need to update the booths. Many have tears in the seat portion and that gives a bad look. I'm surprised no one has repaired them to keep the place looking as nice as possible. read more

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The restaurant was hot, the fries were limp and burnt, the burgers were not seasoned and DRY. Enough said. It was a horribly disappointing experience especially since I had two family guests with me. I was pretty embarrassed. read more

Pleasant help, poor food quality. The burger was gross. The meat tasted off, the fried egg was over cooked and the veggies didn't taste fresh. Stopped by during the lunch hour and it wasn't busy so not sure if I was just unlucky but I couldn't eat it. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Fried Egg Cheeseburger Sliced view - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Was in town on business and was told to try this place out. It's a mom and pop burger joint (with 4 locations around Houston) and is no frills, old fashioned style. I got the basic double cheeseburger with fresh cut fries. Double Cheeseburger 7/10 - the meat is under seasoned for me, but everything else was great. From the large pickle slices and fresh bread, it made for a great burger. I personally just added some S&P and was content. Fresh Cut Fries 8/10 - I liked these because they were almost crispy and definitely fresh, had cut potatoes. Service 7/10 - it's a counter order style joint, and they just bring the food out. Pretty much self serve. The staff was friendly though overall. Atmosphere 7/10 - again, it's a no frills and basic old school style burger joint. Overall 8/10 - I definitely recommend to give them a chance if in the area. You never really know what to expect with places like this, but this one did not disappoint! #burgers #freshcutfries #houstoneats #southwellsburgers read more

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So if McDonald's has lost its THRILL And sh**ty Shake Shack just made you ILL And the Burger King left you nothing in his WILL And Wendy's tastes like Dr. PHIL And In N Out just went DOWNHILL And Five Guys is a porno, not a burger MILL I can tell you a great burger, with no FRILL It's here, Southwell's Hamburger GRILL! WHAT! (But after you eat it, get on the f***ing Treadmill) (And if your arteries didn't get clogged yet, they soon will) Southwell's is a Houston Legend and a specialty shop which has wonderful burgers and great chicken sandwiches, juicy and fresh and tasty with plenty of chicken on them. Barbi has been to a couple of them with me and she agrees, they have excellent burgers and really great chicken sandwiches. They're not cheap but they're not expensive, and service is usually great at all the different locations, including this one. Yes, their products can be a little dry and a little plain, but easily 5 stars and way better than any of the chains. I love all the locations, and this one is one of my faves. It feels like the original, even though I think the original doesn't exist. This is because they've done an old-time style decor with all the neon trimmings of a diner and cute sentimental pictures of the olden tymes of the place. I guess I should have realized by how shiny and new and large this place is (and along the fancy I-10 corridor), that it's not the original. But the service and products are great. Barbi and I had kind of a bad time when we came to this one together, but we'll make up for it next time. Also the servers here are super cute and one of them is super flirty with me and I always appreciate that. There are 4 locations, and I've been to 3 so far. There might be more I don't know about. Southwells definitely have some of the best sandwiches in town and we always appreciate every single bite. Service here was not too bad, although I prefer the other locations for that. I like girls from the North but I prefer SOUTH BELLES Southern Women are so witchy, casting all their SOUTH SPELLS But nobody tells me what to do like the SOUTH TELLS And nobody makes a burger like they make at SOUTHWELLS Nobody dwells on racist thoughts like the SOUTH DWELLS And no Michelle from Northern states can compare to the SOUTH CHELLES And nobody sells hypocrisy like the SOUTH SELLS But nobody makes sandwiches quite as good as SOUTHWELLS Northern girls are loud, but no-one yells like the SOUTH YELLS And Southern Men keep victims at the bottom of their SOUTH WELLS If social justice leads to heaven, they live in their SOUTH HELLS But that's okay, I still want to get dinner now from SOUTHWELLS WHAT read more

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Like any other Southwell's, this place is amazing! It's traditional burger so it's hard to complain to begin with. Service is fast and they don't get annoyed helping you with orders. The place is always very clean and has many tables/booth. They offer extra crispy fries and that always wins brownie points from me! read more

Great place, we have been coming here for years, they have the best burgers! Good atmosphere, usually not too long of a wait time. I recommend the blue cheese burger! read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Blue cheese burger, cheeseburger, waffle fries and onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

A glamorized #whopper at best. That was my assessment of Southwell's hamburger Grill. I have never heard of this chain before and I opted for a regular hamburger with seasoned fries. The burger was just OK, it came with its fixings and the Patty was smaller in proportion with the buns. The burger definitely needed condiments such as lots and lots of mayo and the buns should have been grilled or have some butter in them. The French fries were ok too. Seasoned version and smaller in quantity. I did like the waffle look of the fries as I've only had them at Chick-fil-A before. Overall 2.5 out of five but I skewed it up to three stars. As mentioned before, it's just like your everyday whopper but with a little bit more use of cosmetics. One time visit for me only. This is a closed chapter. read more

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Nowadays, it can be hard to find a solid hamburger place that is not fast food (like Mickey D's or BK, Wendy's etc. (Whataburger is good)). If you're strolling around the Memorial area and looking for a good bite to eat, then say no more than coming to Southwell's. Definitely more than your average neighborhood hamburger joint, Southwell's is serving up burgers and fries all over the place, and you'll be thanking me later for going there and trying a burger if you haven't already. Everything is made fresh to order, from the burgers, to the fries, even the milkshakes! This place takes care of any party size, whether big or small. The staff are nice and friendly and they always double-check your food before it gets over to you. I recently ordered about 15 hamburgers all at once with like 8 fries, and they didn't mess anything up! Talk about perfect accuracy and dedication to serving righteous food to their loyal customers in the community. Some food highlights from this place are: Mushroom Burger Avocado Burger Grilled Chicken Sandwich (not too bad) Cheeseburger (can't go wrong with a classic!) Yeah, this place is great! Come check it out! read more

Omg!! So I'm always looking for a burger that tastes as if I made it at the house. In other words, exactly how I want it. Southwell's has done it! Honestly made me feel like I went to the store, bought ingredients, took it all home and whipped up an amazing burger. I ordered a bacon double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, light pickles, mayo and mustard. U can also add onions but I opted out. I also ordered waffle fries and a fried ordered the onion rings which i tasted also. Ratings Burger - 5/5 - bacon was crisp, vegetables were fresh and tomatoes weren't too thin, meat wasn't too thick and seasoned, original soft bun Waffle fries - 4/5 - only missing Cajun seasoning but this is just a preference, other than that they were hot and CRISP! Onion rings - 4/5 - thick cut, hot and crisp. Not dried out. Thank you for a delicious lunch southwell's! This location is great and staff was very prompt and courteous! read more

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No complaints about Southwell's. The burgers are pretty reasonably priced and the food comes out quick. I usually get the cheddar cheeseburger with grilled onions but I've also tried Cathy's favorite salad. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it is; the balsamic vinaigrette is legit! I prefer their onion rings to their fries here. Shakes aren't bad either. Great place to bring the family! read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Cathy's favorite salad - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got a cheeseburger, onion rings & a drink for $17 it was a pretty good old skool type burger. but for the price i don't think it's worth it, no combo meals everything is separate. Even tho i feel like i overpaid it was good read more

Classic and timeless burger place. Every burger is made-to-order, and made fast. They finally accept Apple Pay!

Love Southwells! This place is the best after a little league baseball game or lunch with a friend. Burgers are delicious, food is ready fast, and prices are good. Great location for memorial area too. read more

Southwell's has excellent burgers and fries. The service was fast and friendly. The employees were helpful and kind as I asked questions about the menu. read more

A local favorite Hamburger spot of mine. South well's has a burger for everyone. Each is cooked to order by friendly staff. You do stand to order but they have both booths and tables to sit. The location is prime for getting your Memorial group together. Get there early as lunch can get busy. read more

It's been forever since I've had time during the day and I've finally returned to Southwell's and I've missed this place so much. THE WAFFLE FRIES! Oh and try the grilled cheese with jalapeños and bacon! read more

First time here. Always wondered what this place had when I go get my tapioca next door. They gave a good flow of traffic and the workers are pretty efficient (though could be a bit more personable). read more

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Went in the other day for lunch with a friend. It has the feel of a mom n pop burger place in the strip center. One you might dismiss based on appearance. However, don't judge this book by its cover. My friend and I split the Swiss Mushroom burger and waffle fries. It was outstanding. Big pile of shrooms. One of those burgers so juicy the bun falls apart. Waffle fries were nice n crispy. So if you're In the mood for a good burger, give this place a try. read more

Fries greasy, veggie burger bad, no beer. Bad choice for a Friday night. Will not make this mistake again

Good food and friendly service. Lots of neighborhood folks coming in and out and has a small town feel. I would ask for mustard and ketchup next time in burger. Mayo came in it and I didn't think to ask. Waffle fries are a must. I'm told their ham sandwich is a beast, so will try that next time. read more

Sometimes, you just need a simple pleasure like a cheeseburger and fries. No frills - just a well executed burger. This, to me, is where Southwell's shines. Sure, they have options for you to take your burger experience to the next level, but their base burgers are so well executed that it is almost a shame to add on more toppings that would distract from the perfectly cooked, juicy patty. Sides are served a la carte, and the portions are big enough for sharing. We came during lunch on a weekday and there was a fairly long line to order, but once you placed your order, the food came surprisingly quickly for something you know is made to order. All in all, I will be back! read more

Why disable ratings on Google Maps? That's not cool.. Anyways... Great hamburger spot. Burger was amazing, however a bit pricy ($13.80 for Double Cheeseburger + Fries, no drink). Customer service not the greatest at the counter. I added a menu pic as of June 2022 since the prices were higher than the menu pics here. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Double cheeseburger + Fries - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Took my elderly friend to lunch and had a great time! The food is straight up grill delights burgers and fries. She ordered half a burger which is a great option since she wanted a chocolate malt and waffle fries too! I had the veggie burger which was amazing!!! And the crisp deep-fried waffle fries! Great place hidden away across from Memorial HS read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Veggie burger and waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Southwell's has one of the freshest burgers in Houston located right off of Holcombe right near the medical center Patty's are made right in front of you everything is hot and everything is fresh a little expensive but if you want a good burger this is where you go read more

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Great food! When in the area we all ways hit up this place. Get out and try it the foods amazing delicious! read more

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This location is convenient & serves up great burgers. For those days my almost 90 yr old mother has a hankerin' for a burger I head on over for her personal favorite the Old Fashioned burger which is topped with mayo, mustard, tomato slices, lettuce, onions & pickles. Plain Jane but bursting with flavor. On days I don't feel like eating beef, I opt for Larry's Special which is grilled chicken breast topped with mustard, lettuce, onion, tomatoes & jalapenos. Mmmm, mmmm! They have sweet potato fries along with waffle cut or fresh cut potato fries. Oh and the onion rings! Always super crispy on the outside & a perfectly cooked onion in the inside. I was glad to see this place "packed" to its full 25% the other day when I picked up the order. Loved the sign on the door that stated the operating hours "until this is all over". With Texas opening up, I'm sure they will not have a problem filling up to capacity. read more

Not bad for a neighborhood joint. Plenty of options but not so many that it takes forever to decide. I got a burger with egg... delicious. I just with the egg was a little runny. The waffle fries are so yummy. read more

Southwell's Hamburger Grill - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas