Believe the hype! I had been told by several friends that I just *had to try Smashburger. Well, the husband and I did and it did not disappoint.
Let's get right to the good stuff - the burger. Oh, boy! Juicy, chargrilled flavor. The regular, Smash (1/3 pound, I think) was perfect. I got mine with pepperjack cheese and the spicy chipotle mayo. Delish! And you have to try the Smash Fries. I've never had anything like them - the olive oil and rosemary give them a very upscale flavor. The husband also got a banana pudding milkshake - creamy and rich. No complaints there.
Atmosphere was not what I expected - for all the raving I'd heard I expected something similar to Big Daddy's. But no. It's a grab a menu at the door, order at the register, grab a number & a table and wait for someone to bring out your food sort of place. Decor is minimalist and trendy - very bright. Inviting, but not somewhere you're going to linger, which, I guess is the point.
We will definitely be back!