Winghart's is a welcome player in the ever-growing game of upscale burger joints. While I have had some awesome burgers at other restaurants around the city that don't necessarily specialize in burgers (Tessaro's in Bloomfield, Remedy in Lawrenceville, and Six Penn in the Cultural District- try them all!), Winghart's is definitely the winner among those that claim fame in burger making.
My boyfriend and I came to the South Side location after a botched attempt to go to the Market Square one which is currently under renovations and I am so happy we made the extra little jaunt to the South Side instead of letting our hungry stomachs take us astray somewhere else downtown.
I tried the Shipwreck burger after reading many of the previous reviews on here and it did not disappoint! Gooey brie all mixed up with caramelized onions, bacon, arugula, and white truffle aioli (hooray for fancy mayo!) to compliment a GIANT beef patty on the perfect bun. I was honestly so preoccupied with my own massive feast that I don't remember what exactly my boyfriend got but i tried a bite of it and it was cheesy, delicious, and spicy.
Pro's:
- Awesome creative burger combinations served in a plastic wrapper to keep it all from becoming a giant mess while you eat it
- Great fries to boot (a necessary combo with any burger)
- Great draft and liquor selection
- Friendly staff
Con's:
- Place was not crowded and took a LONG time for our food to come out
- Ordered my burger medium and it came out well-done (saved because it was still juicy, but I like my cows still mooing! Will have to remember to opt for medium rare next time)
- Tables at the front of the restaurant are not good for eating they are super skinny and long... and there are not many tables in the back. We sat at the bar which was fine because it was not crowded on a Wednesday night but could have been annoying on a busier weekend