3 out of 5 stars

Remington Grill is a counter service joint specializing in burgers and bbq. It’s not gourmet, but the burgers and pork sandwiches are tasty, and the crispy fries are perfect dipped in their special mayo sauce that tastes a bit like french dressing. The atmosphere is ok here too, it’s western-style complete with fake cacti and deep wooden booths.

Remington Grill
2101 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-9880

I had heard this place offered some of the best burgers in town although I can’t remember which website I read this on. The only local Raleigh burgers I’ve had the chance to sample since I’ve been here are Char Grill, which are delightfully charred on the outside, albeit a bit thin and small.

Five Guys are hand formed and never frozen. I was initially disappointed when I walked in because these are cooked on a standard flat griddle rather than a grate over charcoal or a gas grill. But these babies were tender and delicious, and the fries were amazing. Normally fries are a sideline item but these could be the star of a meal if you wanted. They’re fresh cut daily.

Here’s the list of top five Raleigh everything (including burgers) according to a local blogger vs AOL City Guide. Here’s a review of one of the original Five Guys locations by Roadfood, one of my favorite foodie blogs.

Five Guys
North Hills Mall
4120 Main St
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-7772

4 out of 5 stars

Casual smoky hangout has good food and a variety of drinks at great prices. This place shows an inventive transformation from a Pizza Hut into a corner bar with comforting wooden booths and tables, and a second story balcony with a view of downtown. Technically the view is of 3 small red lights at the top of a tower that is downtown. But if you drink enough from your pitcher you can see farther… probably.

Our crew ordered some fries with cheese on top and the fries were super crispy and crusty delicious. I hear it’s good to also get it with bacon and chives and of course ranch for dipping. People watching/listening is also interesting here..

Moosehead Grill
1807 Montford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4088