Best Hamburger in Asheville

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Rankin Vault
The Rankin Vault
91/100 (1506 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Vault Burger & Fingerling Potatoes
Margarita
Cheese Burger Sliders
caesar salad
Bold Rock Carolina Apple Cider
Beer
Vault Burger Slider
Mac & cheese
Burger
Basic Fried Chicken Sandwich
Lavender lemonade
Tater tots
Bloody Mary
Hamburgers
Espresso Martini
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Hamburger
Ginger Martini
Beef
The Vault Burger
Salad
Avocado Melt
Tapas
Burger a Tots
Burger & Tater Tots
Tacos
Vault Burger and Fries
Nachos
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Bar staff=killer, both of em, attentive , funny, and efficient Cocktails= only had one (well two of em,) their version of a dark n..."
Topher Grennan
"Good food, good drinks. Laid back atmosphere. I recommend it to anyone needing a casual place to go to in..."
Leslie Ruiz Scott
"Simply, the Vault Burger is the best burger in Asheville. They’ll even make it a salad if you want to skip the bun. I had one yesterday, ready for..."
Jamie Harrison Mansperger
"It was a great place, the staff were nice and fun. The security guard was awesome too, driving off a person who was heckling us for money. Overall..."
Andrew Campbell
"Best burger I've ever had! I can see why they won. It is a small place but very cool. You do have to order food and drinks at the bar. Staff was..."
Kim Coon
"The Avocado melt was excellent! Draft special was awesome too. Cool atmosphere and place. Enjoyed it very..."
Oneida Roman DeToro
"best burger in Asheville!! great chill vibe - great music!! a must visit when in..."
Chuck Ealy
"Came here based on a recommendation and so glad we did! This bar has a very local feel to it and the food/drinks are amazing. I ordered the..."
Cole
"Ordered several items -- by far the best two were the Polynesian chicken sandwich and the tater-tot nachos. The hamburger was good, but quite a bit..."
Brad Graham
"Great place to stop and grab a drink. The menu looked good, however we had lunch reservations. Even though we were sitting at the bar it was hard to..."
Joel Hawkins
"Stopped in for lunch based on recommendation. Hamburgers are awesome....the awards on the wall were definitely earned. It's rather small but the..."
Scott D
"What a find!! Was recommended by a server at another restaurant and so glad we went. The blood orange margarita was out of this world! Queso was..."
Alton Sherick
"A locals favorite. Easy to see why. Great food and drinks with a local price. Order at the bar and enjoy the patio seating with the locals or grab a..."
Kelli Matheny
"Super chill low key lounge with small footprint of seating. This place had the absolute best mac and cheese I’ve ever tasted; super crispy and good..."
John Lawler
"Food was super delicious and came out pretty fast! I liked that you can order just one taco or one slider, allowing you to try multiple items Bahn..."
Catherine
"All their burgers are great but I really love the black bean burger! Great texture and taste and it holds together pretty well. I tried the mac &..."
Alyssa Trammel
"Good drinks, great food. Had the Bánh mì sliders and tots. Partially wheelchair accessible with a big..."
Mike Benge
Universal Joint
Universal Joint
84/100 (2314 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Loaded fries
Tatter Tots
Quesadilla
Gyro and Tots
Beer
Salad
Sysco Brand Ketchup
Bison Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger
Bacon Burger
Wings
Tuesday Fried Chicken Special
Bacon cheeseburger
Lime Chicken Sandwich
Sandwiches
Blackened Fish Tacos with Salad
Cheeseburger
Tapas
Jalapeño Ranch
Burger
Fish Taco
Tacos
Free Bacon Swiss
Tater tots
Hamburgers
Mixed Green Salad
Hummus
Sliders
Falafel
Shrimp Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Nachos
Pimento Cheese
Shrimp
Hamburger
Fish
Lime Mojito
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food. Ordered a medium rare burger and it actually came out med rare. Burger was flavorful and staff was attentive. Good outdoor atmosphere...."
Brandon Hughes
"Good burgers, good beer, easy walk from my son's home in West Asheville.  I had the Firecracker and my wife had the Steinbeck.  Both were quite..."
Joel Armistead
"U turn and come back again. Great service! Fish tacos are awesome! Thumbs..."
Hungryman786
"What happened to the bartender?. Ive been coming here for years. Foods always good, and you could always count on a great attentive bartender... not..."
Mike
"A local favorite. After having lived in Asheville for 5 years now, and seen many restaurants come and go - The UJ is STILL a weekly lunch spot for..."
Hughshandbuilt
"Inconvenient parking but worth it!. The parking is on the street and almost deterred us from choosing to go to Universal Joint. We parked near the..."
Rock Hillian
"Spending the week in Asheville and looked online as where to go for a burger and found Universal Joint listed so thought we would try it. Oh my..."
Colleen Chestnut
"Falafel was tasty !! Burgers were great! Full bar - homemade lemonade - fries - tator tots - fast friendly even though they were..."
El Lorro
"Clearly the best place to get a group together on a patio in west asheville. Always good food, some staff is better than others but it just is what..."
Shellbell
"Good burgers. This was a good choice for burgers, but the service was slow. Definitely an eclectic atmosphere that can cater to anyone's needs which..."
Johnsons99208
"And the winner is.... We recently went on a quest for Asheville's best burger and this is the best place by far hands down. We tried the others from..."
Huckboof
"One of my favorites!. UJ is still one of my favorite spots to go grab a beer and a snack and meet up with friends. Universal Fries/Tots are the best!..."
Spooner
"A Smoove Ride. We actually dropped by here twice on the same day. Early on for some cocktails while we waited for our friend to get off work and then..."
Drexler McStyles
"This place has THE BEST veggie burger I've ever had! (And I've had tons of veggie burgers.) Theirs is made of tofu, raw veggies, and whole grains,..."
Peggy
"Great good. Good service. Got the special and it was..."
Care Bear.
"Great all around American food. Good local beer selection. Gyro, Burgers & Brisket Tacos are..."
SLH-A
"One of my favorite hang out spots. Whether you want appetizers and beer and conversation or a meal this place is a pleaser. I have yet to order..."
Cyclopskitti
"The burger was..."
J. D.
"Love it!. Wow! We've dined here a number of times and the taste, and level of freshness is just great and that is without factoring the price, can..."
Love Da' Food
"Three words: amazing chicken tacos. Always juicy and full of flavor. Their burgers are also good and their brisket sandwich good lord it's amazing!!!..."
Ed10
"Good stuff. Best bar food in West Asheville. The sunset dip is some of the best stuff on this planet. Everything is good, but my faves are the fish..."
Hank Chinaski
"Good food, local beer, great atmosphere. Favorite place to grab a beer on a sunny afternoon. Menu favorites are the smoked trout reuben, buffalo..."
Countchocula
"Universal Joint. My best friend lives near Universal, and we love going here for lunch. They have good Greek food. I have tried there Gyro's multiple..."
Alison Jones
"Love it. Everything here is really delicious and creative. Fish tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and the eggroll appetizer is the most delicious..."
Rhyanna
"UJoin’t patio will now be a regular spot where I can hopefully enjoy Pigsah Pumpkin Ale..."
Citizenthymes
"Universal Joint is my kinda joint. Cool, eclectic atmosphere combined with fresh, well-prepared food and great beer. When you are in Asheville, I'd..."
Wanna-be-Chef
"Ever crave a burger?  Chances are the answer is yes and while millions often go through the drive-thru of chain after chain of questionable mystery..."
Kevin Schwartz
"Amazing tacos and great service on top of a fabulous atmosphere vibe in this place was just perfect and the food just made it that much better and..."
Sarah K Rose
"Good quick food, not too pricey. Very good arnold palmer and my son says it was an excellent burger. I had the Southern Comfort. Overall a good..."
Dano Fish
"Went here for lunch and really enjoyed the food. We had the Cuban sandwich and the California style burger. Both were excellent and came with fries..."
Ben Reckmeyer
"Universal Joint was a nice find after a busy day in Asheville.  Eating low carb, low sugar is always a little challenging at many restaurants, but..."
Theresa Singletary
"The U-Fries are amazing here! I am picky about my fries and these really hit the spot. The tots are pretty crisp, which my husband loved, I didn’t..."
s a
"Our Burgers were great and our Server—Wes was top notch! The avocado appetizer was a little odd-probably wouldn’t get it again. But the burgers..."
Rebekah Diaz
"First time I've actually eaten here and will be back, absolutely have to come back; they have a burger called, "The Steinbeck"! Are you kidding?..."
Asheville Moving Helpers
"Loved our lunch experience! Quick dining experience. Ordered the blackened shrimp and fish tacos with a side salad topped with soy ginger dressing...."
Madison Taylor
"This is a great spot for outdoor seating in West Asheville. Universal Joint offers American pub fare in a casual dining..."
Jess Rogers
"My boyfriend and I had a great experience!! We ordered the nachos as an appetizer, a chicken sandwich, and a burger! EVERYTHING was fantastic from..."
Dominque Spann
"We ate here tonight while camping in Asheville so we had the kids and dog in tow. Universal Joint was pleasing for everyone! I dog got to join us on..."
Sarah Lane
"Great food and incredible wait staff. Had our dog with us, so we sat on patio. Waiter brought our dog "Ronin" water after he brought us our drinks...."
Billy Kiker
"Found this place on Google maps and let me tell you, it is worth the wait. Order anytbing off the menu, you can't go wrong. I would highly recommend..."
Daniel Udo
"Really great place. Food is good and reasonably priced. Great place to go if you have a dog with you as there is lots of patio space. It is on a..."
Mike R
"I read a review that said, "Best Burger Ever." So I tried the Bacon Cheeseburger with Tater Tots. I don't know if it was the best ever, but it was..."
Roger Brittingham
"Great food, good service and awesome atmosphere and vibes, great decoration and layout of the restaurant is fantastic it flows..."
Sarah Katherine Rose Babes
"Unexpected stop at Asheville for our group but loved this place. Service was on point and staff was friendly and quick to bring out the food. The egg..."
Jathynia Garcia