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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Nashville Scene. Updated August 2026.
Schulman's · East Nashville
Thin patties (without going full smashburger) that arrive looking ready for a photo shoot.
BAD LUCK BURGER CLUB · East Nashville
The Infatuation: 'The pickles are under the patty, so they hit your tongue at a different time.'
Dino's Bar & Grill · East Nashville
The Infatuation on Dino's: 'Perfectly charred beef, cheese, LTO, and pickles on a typical sandwich bun. It's unpretentious.'
Cledis Burgers & Beer - Gulch · The Gulch
Cledis, named for founder Shane Nasby's late grandfather, took the Nashville Scene readers' poll for burgers in 2025. Its Blackberry Smoke smash burger with smoked blackberry jam has competed at the World Food Championship. The small chain runs counter-service windows on Elm Hill Pike, in Bellevue, and in the Gulch.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - Nashville · Downtown
Black Tap won the Nashville Scene readers' polls for burgers and new restaurant in 2023 at its single Nashville location, building thick craft burgers alongside the towering CrazyShake milkshakes it is known for. The New York-based group keeps one outpost in the city, serving a menu of pub-style and craft burgers.