Walk-up burger shackEast Nashville$$$$
Grillshack Fries & Burgers
A walk-up shack on Riverside Drive with a patio, Bear Creek Farm burgers on griddled Charpier's rolls and hand-cut fries. Order ahead.
#7 in Burgers
What to get
- One-third-pound Bear Creek Farm burger on a butter-griddled Charpier's roll, built your way (extra pickles)
- Hand-cut Idaho fries
- Spicy ketchup from the condiment bin
When to go
Order ahead online: Infatuation says the wait 'can be substantial, even when it's not busy'.
Insider tip
It's a literal shack with a takeout window and an outdoor patio (Eater); good with kids.
Heads up
No indoor seating at the East Nashville shack.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 873-4402
- Website
- grillshack.net
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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