Custom built and gourmet burger emporiums seem to be taking the USA by storm and Charlotte, North Carolina is no exception.  The monthly lifestyle magazine, Charlotte Magazine, has named Big Daddy’s Burger Bar as the best burger establishment in Charlotte in it’s annual Best of the Best Charlotte issue.  

Having read the magazine and hearing testimonials from friends, I set out on a steaming Saturday afternoon for the trendy Dilworth district of Charlotte to see what all the fuss was about.   Dilworth is a leafy subsection of Charlotte intersected by tony East Boulevard which features countless upscale dining options including several on my current ‘hit list’.  Tree lined residential boulevards and lanes surround East Boulevard which seems to underscore Dilworth as one of Charlotte’s most affluent areas.

Anyway, upon arriving I was relieved to see ample reserved customer parking behind the restaurant and brought my vehicle to a stop between a Range Rover Sport and a shiny new C4S.   Proceeding to the entrance, I noticed the bustling outdoor patio which was currently overflowing with a mix of trendsters, yuppie parents and urban adventurers.  I opted for the comforts of AC and headed inside.   I was promptly greeted by a smiling and sultry hostess and given several seating options.  I proceeded to a prime spot just off the entrance bar and within range of two large flatscreen LCD’s broadcasting the US Open from Beth Page Black.

My equally stunning waitress gave me the ‘first visit’ lowdown and explained the various options and gourmet toppings available.  I decided to go with a vermont white cheddar and mushroom ’standard’; a half pound never frozen burger served up medium along side the house slaw.  Next time I will order the sweet potato fries but I was trying to keep this somewhat healthy as I was also enjoying a toasty Bells Two Hearted Amber while I waited patiently!

Suffice to say this is indeed the best burger in Charlotte and one of the best I’ve ever enjoyed in a restaurant.  The scenery and setting was perfect and I will likely be back frequently!

Big Daddy’s Burger Bar

 (704) 714-4888

Dilworth
1626 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
www.bigdaddysburgerbar.com