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 <strong>Charleston</strong> @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 <strong>Charleston</strong> @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 66 | <strong>Charleston</strong><strong>Living</strong>Mag.com
The Jakezilla burger at the Salty Dog Café features a half-pound prime beef patty topped with savory bacon, tangy pimento cheese, slow-cooked and hand-pulled pork and a hush puppy on top. <strong>May</strong>/<strong>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | 67
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