I want to say that this is my first time going to a Wayback Burger and it did not disappoint. I ordered their chicken BLT. Overall, besides the long wait time the food was worth the wait. The food absolutely fills up your craving. The restaurant was very clean, featured clean restrooms as well. Easy to find parking too and they usually have a baseball game playing in the background. I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Starving and hot walked in and thankful for food and ac. Especially thankful for an impossible burger. Did not love the bun. I've never eaten here before so I had no clue. The fries were a step up from fast food fries. I would get those again. read more

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The food was good for fast food. Nothing spectacular. The service was fine considering the area we were in, we are from the Midwest vacationing in South Carolina...... As for the restaurant, yikes, need a lot of work. I had to use the restroom right when we got there and literally everything in the bathroom was broken from the toilet flush to soap dispenser to paper towel machine. read more

Automated ordering. Got order wrong. Trash cans overflowing. Table tops sticky to the touch. Don't think I will go back.

Great selection of burgers and all were flavorful and juicy. If variety is the spice of life, then this is the spice rack. Staff was friendly and all 5 in my party enjoyed their meals. read more

Wayback burgers are the best on the island. Delicious and not too salty like most burger places. Veggies were crisp and fresh. Onion rings were great too. Shakes and floats top off the perfect lunch. The staff were helpful and patient while you decide what you want. Dinning area is clean and tidy. We keep coming back here!! read more

Cool , nice spot in Shelter Cove for lunch. Pretty good service. Impossible burger was tasty , cheese tots cooked to perfection read more

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This place was amazing from the friendly staff to the food you can't go wrong! We ate here 2 days in a row and our 5 year old son was absolutely obsessed with their burgers. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. read more

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there is nothing about this place that makes me want to come back. food is blah $9.00 for a lousy chicken sandwhich where i can buy a full pound sauce was blah bun yuk read more

First timers and we will definitely be coming back. Food was great. We had a classic and double bacon with Cajun tater tot's- all were so good! Service was great and prompt. They were friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. Highly recommend! read more

Walked in great music playing. Friendly staff member took our order. The restaurant was clean and inviting. They had a BOGO Special on burgers. The food came out fast, fresh and made to order. The fries were perfect, the onion rings were delicious and the burgers were gone before we knew it. Everything was fantastic,!! We sat having our drinks enjoying the music and laughing about the crazy day we'd had. This is a great place, I'm glad we came. read more

Wayback Burgers - It's National Cheese Burger Day Bogo!! - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

I've always thought that any restaurant's name represents their history wether it be when it was established or something about the owners. I guess this place's name is the same. If that is the case, then this place should've stayed WAYYYY BACK! We ordered a ceaser salad, Buffalo chicken sandwich and a regular chicken sandwich. Except the salad, everything was dry. The Buffalo chicken had no flavor let alone any spices. The fries literally had neither salt nor any seasoning. Do yourself a favor, eat anyone else. Even the Walmart deli food is better than this chain. read more

Wayback Burgers - FRIED PICKLES WITH RANCH - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

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We went after fun round of golf at pirates adventure and got there at 9:48 when they close at 10. Folks inside had locked the door and guy gave me a cut off signal. That's pretty sad on a Saturday night. read more

Wayback Burgers - Front door - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Amazing staff and atmosphere! order came out relatively quickly considering how many people were there at the time. ample indoor and outdoor seating as well! These burgers and fries are the most flavorful meal I've had on Hilton Head Island. If you're going to go anywhere for lunch, go here. read more

I must admit my opinion is a bit tainted since I ate and loved the original in Delaware before it became a franchise. The service was quick and friendly. I also appreciate the kiosk for self service, especially if it is a busy Saturday at what passes for a mall on HHI. I appreciate the plentiful choices of preselected burgers, including the Carolina, with pulled pork and Cole slaw. But since this was our first time, we went with the originals which were double patties with the usual lettuce, tomatoes pickles and the ketchup and mustard blend. The burgers were nicely cooked smash burgers, with fresh toppings. Th3 pickles stood out the most,though the meat seemed like it was not seasoned with either salt or pepper.the tater tots I had as my side were good but just tater tots. My wife's fries were outstanding and crispy, even holding up well under the cheese sauce. It was worth a shot, but Five Guys is just better. We ran out of time before our next appointment so I did not try a milkshake. If I am in the area I will be back for a shake. read more

Don't order the chicken tenders, they give you chunks of chicken that are barely breaded. They said their fryer broke so that's why we had a 30 minute wait for them, only to receive these. Just say you're no longer able to make tenders rather than give someone these. read more

Wayback Burgers - CHICKEN TENDERS - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Delicious burgers! They cook right in front of you. Everything is nice and hot. The Workers are nice and everyone is standing right in front of you. read more

Created my own sandwich from scratch & they did not get it right. Didn't ask for cheese but got it!!

This place is very expensive for the portion sizes you get. The food not very flavorful.

We've been to many burger places before and we had never tried this place before so we decided to give it a try. The outside looked very interesting and the interior was very nice. The food was very quick to come out and it was very good. The fried cheese curds were good and the fries as well. Their burgers were very flavorful and they were prepared and presented very well. The employees were kind and they offer to help you when you have a lot of food. Overall it was a great first experience for us and we hope you'll give it a try and enjoy it too read more

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The service was not great, add the sticky tables, the filth, I'd keep walking. The employees were using the same gloves to work the grill and the cash register. The young man who called out our name and brought the food was good and the food did t taste bad. Just some options to fix read more

After a long morning of flying and a traffic filled hour+ drive from SAV Airport we were starving and honestly, running on airport cookies, and a few bottles of water. Wayback Burgers wasn't even a plan or on our non existent agenda, but we are so glad that we went! The fried pickles were fresh and had an excellent crisp and flavor! I got the featured Mango Habanero chicken sandwich and it was so good and really hit the spot! It was sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious. The chicken was so plump and juicy and the breading was not heavy or over oily at all. You can tell that this place was a very popular tourist spot for everyone waiting to check into their hotels, Airbnb's, etc. The vibe was so relaxing but also has a diner-ish feel. A great quick service over the counter stop and we will most likely be back before we leave the island! read more

Wayback Burgers - MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN SANDWICH AND FRIED PICKLES WITH RANCH - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

The food and service was really good! Would definitely go back to this place again & recommend it to anyone looking for a great burger. read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Nothing special about the burgers or fries. For fast food you'll find better at Wendy's, Five Guys or Culver's. Was irritated as I selected how I wanted my burger on the kiosk and yet none of the sauces were on it. When I asked for my sauces, the worker took his time to give them to me. Worst yet, the restroom was FLITHY, no soap and no hand towels. Neither the toilet nor the sink were regularly cleaned. And they just opened an hour before. Had I seen this prior to ordering I would have left. read more

Summary: A specialty hamburger chain with a limited menu and upscale pricing. Wayback isn't in my Missouri neck of the woods so I looked forward to trying it. It has a terrific hamburger but not something I'd rush to try again. It's a hamburger, shake, fries place that also serves two salads. Except during our visit it was out of salads. Hamburgers are cooked to order from fresh beef patties and customized to the diner's taste. Pricing is upscale: two standard, not oversized burgers were $6 each. read more

The food was ready when I went to pick it up and it was hot. Don't believe the pictures though. The fries were soggy. The hamburger tasted good, but there was hardly anything on it. Website made it sound like it was going to be this great big Deal with fried onions. I don't know where the onions were. I saw some crumpled up pieces of something that resembled the onions and finally tasted one. I am weary from these joints that advertise beautiful pictures of hamburgers stacked high and then you get something that looks like something slung together by child. The lady who presented me my food was very nice though. That is huge to me. read more

Family of 4 save your money! Staff was not just unfriendly but downright rude and uncaring. Food itself was mediocre. Took way too long to be ready. If you specialize in burgers then they should be amazing. Not barely a step above a fast food chain. Air conditioner was dripping onto the table. Attitudes changed a bit when what looked like the manager walked in and started giving direction. Lobby was not very clean. read more

This was our first time visiting Wayback burgers. The cashier was very patient and nice as we were making our selections for five people of course. I was excited to see that they had a veggie burger on the menu in which I must say it was very tasty. The Cajun tater tot's were awesome along with the sauce they had a little kick to it. A regular fry we had to send back because it was cold but they replaced it so quickly with a hot fry. My husband ordered the big easy but he received the classic burger so when we took it back to get the correct burger it was not a problem. They gladly made the correct burger and brought it out to our table. The boys had buffalo chicken tenders and they love them along with their bacon cheese fries. Overall a very good experience, clean establishment, friendly workers. My only concern was the worker that did not wear his mask appropriately considering he was helping with food preparation. read more

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Great burgers. They have milkshakes. A little hard to find as everything on HH is hidden. Good amount of seating. Causal dining. read more

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The restaurant was not clean and the service was terrible. When I first went inside I went straight to restroom to wash my hands. The bathrooms were so dirty and the sink was covered grim; I chose to just my hand sanitizer. When my son's food arrived, there was a black hair breaded into the chicken finger. The portions were tiny for the price of the food. read more

Burger? Amazing Onion Rings? Amazing Chicken Sandwich? Amazing Pickle Chips? Amazing Ranch? Just ok lol The guy that made chicken strips and fries for free for the one girl who didn't order anything? AMAZING 10/10, will visit again read more

I will give this restaurant five stars. The burger and fries were good, made to order. They give you the ability to customize your burger as you want with many different topping choices including jalapenos. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating (one outdoor area is covered and has a ceiling fan. They even have a water bowl for the pup. All employees were friendly and welcoming. Yes, I would go back. read more

Wayback Burgers - Outdoor area - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Way back is one of the chain restaurants that I enjoy. So far, the quality of the offerings is pretty much consistent, regardless of locations. The HHI location is nice with ample parking and an outside dining option. My typical go to is the classic combo with two beef patties. On this visit, I went with the single. The burger, along with a small fry hit the sweet spot. Take advantage of the topping options. Items like mushrooms, jalapeños and pepper jack cheese adds a nice pop. As with other locations, service can be a bit hit and miss depending on who is behind the counter. Just go in expecting to place an order and get a homemade type burger at a reasonable price. That's all you need to know. Odds are, you'll become a regular. read more

Loved our food here that we had it twice the week we spent on Hilton Head island! Only gave a 3 because both times the fries were under cooked and mushy! But the burgers and the tots and spicy cheese curds were delish! read more

Wow just stopped by chance on the way out of Hilton Head. I don't know how often Mr. Carol works, but what a treat. He put some love into making our burgers and was a treat to chat with. Stop by and try it out. WaaaayyyyBACK! read more

Food ok. Didn't get exactly what we ordered. Each had a milk shake. We both agreed they weren't worth what they cost. Service was friendly but think they were a bit under staffed. Seemed to have more takeout orders than eat in and eat in customers weren't the priority. read more

So yummy, and service is awesome. The workers there really do try and make the food as quick as possible while still churning out a good product read more

Burgers are cooked to order and they have impossible meat. The tots are so good. Expect a long line. I don't get how they only have 3 stars when it's always packed. Probably someone going above and beyond to tear them down. The service is excellent too. read more

During our trip, we headed to Wayback Burger multiple times. It's a casual sit-down restaurant with take out options. I feel like they should have more employees working at any given time, but as long as you avoid going during rush times, it's a really pleasant experience. Protip: You can order for pick-up online or on their app. Unless you're really dedicated to eating in the restaurant, I recommend you do that. It gives you a recommended time to show up, and you'll avoid the longer lines or busy spurts the restaurant gets into. PROS: -The staff seem super friendly when they aren't packed. They remembered us when we came back later in the week, and he suggested some modifications to our order to make it a bit cheaper for us. -Wayback Burgers has some beers on tap as well. If you end up having to wait for an order, you can always enjoy a nice beer while waiting for your order. -The interior is pretty clean - especially compared to most fast food burger places. The floor isn't sticky and the drink area has always been clean. -If you want to eat your food in the restaurant, there are quite a few tables and chairs (without arms) to choose from. Very casual, seat-yourself type of seating. Depending on how busy they are, they'll call out your name when your order is done or will bring the order to your table. -The food itself is delicious. We especially love the burgers and the chicken sandwiches, honestly. They taste so delicious, the beef is so good, and all of it is really good. Tator tots are super good when they're really warm, so I recommend trying to keep your food as warm as possible if you're getting food to-go. -(As a note, the takeout food has traveled pretty decently for us on a 15-minute drive). -We love the sides offerings. Unlike most burger places, you have a couple different options. Onion rings, tater tots, french fries, and more. They even have a half-and-half orders so you can have half french fries and half onion rings. -They have the same options for burgers and chicken sandwiches and hot dogs. Pick your base item and build your ideal food with your choice of condiments and toppings. Perfect for picky eaters and families full of people who can't usually agree on a specific type of food. CONS: -Wayback Burgers seems to operate on very minimal staff. Like the number of employees they'd need to subsist during dead hours. This means that the rushes are particularly rough on them. When we've shown up during rushes, the poor employees seem frazzled and very overworked. And it's insane how many burgers they're getting out during those moments. Ordering online or through the app help a lot for avoiding long waits if you happen to show up during a rush. read more

Wayback Burgers - Interior - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina

paid $44 for a mediocre burger, 4 tiny, lukewarm chicken tenders, about 12 french fries and 4 onion rings. absolutely insane. tenders and burgers apparently don't come with fries here. if you order the o'fries side, you get literally what i mentioned. unbelievable rip off. avoid. read more

Wayback Burgers - chicken tenders, o'fries side - American Near Me - Hilton Head, South Carolina