In recent years, smash burgers have become all the rage at restaurants across the country. A ball of ground beef pressed flat on a griddle until it’s nearly doily thin and the edges are crispy, then usually topped with an overabundance of cheese.
But despite their popularity, Ashburn restaurants have not been overwhelmed by smash burgers on their menus. We actually had to do some searching to find some good local options. With that in mind, here are four spots where you can get your smash on in “Smashburn.”
PARALLEL WINE & WHISKEY BAR
43135 Broadlands Center Plaza No. 121
parallelwinebistro.com
The Parallel “Smash” Burger – pictured above – features that characteristic Parallel flair. Yes, it starts with one patty (or two) on a brioche bun, but it’s topped with both cheddar and pepper jack cheese, sautéed onions, bacon jam, lettuce and a house dijonnaise.
RAI’S RENDEZVOUS
44042 Pipeline Plaza
raisrendezvous.com
Why offer one smash burger when you can have four? That’s the motto of Rai’s Rendezvous, which serves up a traditional Double Smash Burger, a BBQ Bacon Smash, a Mac & Blue Smash and the Sunrise Smash, with – you guessed it – a fried egg on top.
ADDY’S BARBEQUE
43150 Broadlands Center Plaza No. 180
addysbarbequetogo.com
A relative newcomer, Addy’s BBQ revels in dishes filled with juicy meats and gooey cheeses. So the smash burgers on the menu – regular, double and bacon versions – are in good company.
THE LOST FOX
20374 Exchange Street
lostfoxhideaway.com
Often hailed as one of the best burgers in Ashburn, the Hideaway Burger at One Loudoun’s The Lost Fox Hideaway is secretly a smash burger too. Two smashed beef patties with onions, pickles, shredded lettuce and a special sauce. It’s not to be missed.
– Chris Wadsworth