Best Burgers in Downtown Knoxville

This burger at Balter is a thing of beauty -- smoked gouda, fried onions, sriracha steak sauce (yum!), black pepper mayo, house pickle, lettuce, tomato, served with the side of your choice. May we recommend those scrumptious sweet potato fries?

All blue-blooded beef lovers hurry and sink your teeth into this oh-SO-good burger at Jig & Reel! Angus beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese, fried onions, Guinness Gravy, field greens, and tomato all on a tasty brioche bun. That it’s so good isn’t a surprise: You can toast to that once you pick from their list of over 1,000 whiskies.

A Tennessee classic with a smoky kick! Pair a view of the Tennessee River with Calhoun’s Hickory Burger topped with smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, and their famous BBQ sauce on a toasted sesame or whole wheat bun. Subtle and perfect with a side of sweet potato fries!

They may be small, but they are mighty in flavor! Enjoy three wagyu beef sliders topped with pimento cheese, smoked onion jam, and bread & butter pickles with a side of sweeping Downtown Knoxville views from Five Thirty Lounge. Pair with a craft cocktail for the ultimate experience.

The Maple Hall Burger is just what we crave when we're ready to bowl a few frames. The decadent black angus beef burger comes with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and secret sauce on a King's Hawaiian bun. Yep, the bun and the sauce send it to the next level!

You’ve got some VERY tasty options at Not Waton's, and this misshapen, super-juicy burger is the reason napkins were invented. Grass-fed Angus Beef Patties smothered in grilled mac 'n' cheese chili, comes on a hand-made artisan bun from ACE Baking Company. Served with a side of fresh-cut fries.

What’s a quaint neighborhood diner without a stellar burger selection?! Well don’t worry, Pete’s has ten options to choose from – but we can never say no to homemade pimento cheese! These savory 100% fresh, lean ground chuck, hand-pattied miracles are served with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and French fries. Go enjoy!

SmashCity serves up delicious smash burgers, mouth-watering chicken sandwiches, crispy hand-cut fries, and craveable house-made sauces in the Old City. Our favorite thing on the menu: the Truffle Smash with melted provolone cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms, and truffle mayo – the star of the show.

When you go to STIR, you think: fresh seafood, steaks, chopped salads, and cocktails, but don't miss their huge Tillamook Burger with two beef patties, smoked cheddar, tomato, lettuce, onion, mayo, pickles, served with hand-cut fries. If you want a double-dose of cheeseburger, order the unique cheeseburger egg rolls as an appetizer. So good!

This tasty bite at Tommy Trent's on Market Square comes with a southwestern kick – a third of a pound patty smothered in chili, then finished off with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, jalapeño peppers, and yellow mustard! Yes, siree!