Charleston Living Magazine May-June 2023

comes with melty American cheese, fresh shredded lettuce and thick
dill pickle coins, as well as the spectacular Tavern & Table sauce. The
Bison burger is perfect for anyone who loves to stray off the beaten path
and try something fresh and new. For $17, the bison Burger is served
with caramelized onions, mouth-watering bacon jam, blue cheese and
peppery baby arugula. Both burger patties are made with the Tavern &
Table “house grind,” composed of the highest quality cuts of beef that
are smashed with a tortilla press until crispy on the edges, while staying
tender and juicy in the middle.
The Salty Dog Café
1884 Andell Bluff Boulevard
Seabrook Island
@thesaltydogcafe
At The Salty Dog Café on Seabrook Island, the Jakezilla burger is
no joking matter. In fact, it comes with a warning that “If you eat the
whole thing, you probably won’t have room for desert.” However, skipping
dessert might just be worth it because the $18 burger features a
half-pound prime beef patty topped with savory bacon, tangy pimento
cheese, slow-cooked and hand-pulled pork and perfectly crunchy fried
onion rings. Of course, you can’t forget the lettuce, tomato and generous
drizzle of glossy, house-made barbeque sauce. To finish it all off,
the Jakezilla is sandwiched between a toasted pretzel roll and topped
with a hushpuppy and pickle spear. If you’re craving something simpler,
you’re going to love the $15 Prime Burger, which is a classic half-pound
prime beef patty served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted
brioche roll. Along with its beef selection, the menu also includes a
$16 shrimp burger, made up of a chopped shrimp patty, seasoned with
Old Bay, peppers and onions, which is then fried till golden in Panko
breadcrumbs and served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato,
onion and Salty Dog’s signature remoulade sauce.
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston
@moescrosstowntavern
Pub-style dinners are perfect for satisfying any craving you may have,
and Moe’s Crosstown Tavern’s menu promises to do just that. The
menu features an impressive array of burgers, all for $13.99, as well as
a “build-your-own” option for $11.95. If you’re a fan of bleu cheese,
the Black and Bleu burger, made with blackened seasonings and bleu
cheese crumbles, and the Buffalo Burger, which includes bleu cheese
crumbles and hot sauce, will make your mouth water. The menu also
features several inventive and unique options, such as the BLT burger
that is topped with fried tomato, bacon, mozzarella, pesto mayo and
fresh mixed greens, as well as the Rutledge, which has pimento cheese,
bacon and a fried tomato. For those who insist breakfast is the most
important meal of the day any time of the day, the Eye Opener will
deliver all the savory flavors with the classic combo of bacon, cheddar
cheese and of course, a perfectly cooked fried egg. Finally, if the classics
are sounding a little too classic for you, the goat cheese and poblano
burger won’t disappoint.
Park & Grove
730 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston
@parkandgrovechs
If you’re looking for a classy and elevated spot away from the crowds,
Park & Grove will be your fix for lunch, as well as brunch. For a midday
burger craving, try the $20 Smashburger, comprised of a double-stack
of the signature smash patties topped with perfectly melted cheddar
cheese, Park & Grove house-made steak sauce and finished with an
English muffin. This fabulous take on the classic burger is served with
fries and should be enjoyed with wine by the glass or by the bottle, if
that’s your sort of thing. If brunch is on your mind, give the Brunch
Burger a try. The burger is served on an English muffin and topped with
a smash patty, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and a sunny-side-up egg,
in true brunch fashion. Finally, the burger is finished with the addition
of spicy mayo and a serving of breakfast potatoes on the side. An extra
smash patty can be added to the Brunch Burger for $4.
Post House
101 Pitt Street
Mount Pleasant
@posthouseinn
Built in 1896, the Post House restaurant at Post House Inn is a mustvisit
for Holy City history fanatics and burger fans alike. The coastal
tavern offers a charming and cozy atmosphere that welcomes Lowcountry
locals and visitors to enjoy their sophisticated and locally
influenced menu. The $20 Backbar Cheeseburger features a top-tier
Brasstown beef patty, onions and American cheese, along with sweet,
crunchy bread and butter pickles and the mysterious Post House “special
sauce.” If you’re looking for a satisfying vegetarian option, look no
further than the $19 crispy butterbean burger. Finding an exciting and
filling veggie burger is undeniably tricky, but when paired with gooey
American cheese, tangy comeback sauce and a refreshing carrot slaw,
the Crispy Butterbean Burger is sure to be your salty, savory burger fix.
Both burger options are served with perfectly fried, thick-cut fries. •
For those looking for a
satisfying vegetarian burger
option, the crispy butterbean
burger at Post House Inn is
topped with gooey American
cheese, tangy comeback sauce
and a refreshing carrot slaw.
PHOTO JAMES STEFIUK
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