High 5: Burgers
Find a better burger
October 18, 2007Kelly's Tavern
1408 Colley Ave, Norfolk757-623-3216
This casual eatery serves up simple fare such as juicy hamburgers and great crab cakes. The laid-back interior features booths and small tables; there's a bar in the rear. The neighborhood feeling is attractive to families, military and students. A sidewalk patio offers a great place to watch the foot traffic stroll by on Colley Avenue.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
12361 Hornsby Lane, Newport News757-269-4940
If you're looking for a festive place to grab a burger and a cold beverage, then Cheeseburger in Paradise might be right up your alley. The tropical-themed restaurant, under the Outback Steakhouse corporate umbrella, offers burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and a few main course items. The extensive drink menu has just about every libation you can imagine. Be prepared to wait for a table, and for an upbeat (loud) atmosphere. For dessert, try the chocolate nachos - flour chips are fried and sweetened, then covered with chocolate sauce, strawberries and colored sprinkles and served with three flavors of Ben & Jerry's ice cream for dipping.
Smitty's Better Burger
1313 North King Street, Hampton757-723-0661
Old-fashioned burger stop offers no nonsense, delicious burgers served at your car window by friendly waitresses.
Smithfield Station
415 S Church St., Smithfield757-357-7700
Come by land or water to this relaxing dining spot on the Pagan River in Smithfield. The menu features lots of regional foods like seafood and pork, but the Station Burger -- a bacon cheeseburger topped with crab meat -- is to die for!
Cheeburger Cheeburger
4915 Courthouse St, Williamsburg757-565-5580
Cheeburger Cheeburger is a franchise that originated in Florida, featuring America's classic comfort foods: milkshakes, burgers and french fries. The headlining menu item is the Famous Pounder, but the smaller burgers, "Frings" and even the salads are freshly prepared and delicious. More than 81 shakes are available.
