Cledis Burgers & Beer Garden

Today I had the special, a blackberry "smoke" Burger. It was amazing. It has blackberries and jalapenos on top of cheese and caramelized onion with real (thin) Bacon strips. The burger meat was juicy and tender, The bun melted in your mouth but not in your hands. I love the burgers here and would give them an overall 4.9/5 They could be improved upon, but it would be hard. My partners burger had a bunch of onions and they tasted a little bit like cleaner. The atmosphere here is like a dive that took over an old diner and added a porch and outdoor seating. Retro, punk, and classic pop culture references are everywhere, and local beers(and two ciders) populate the 23 taps available. I'll be coming back here a lot.

This was our first time at Cledis Burgers & Beer Garden and it did not disappoint. We arrived at 6:45 with a STUNT team of 17 players plus two coaches and a few parents. Upon arrival, you order at the bar, take a number, then find a seat. The welcoming, friendly bartender patiently took each individual order. We were able to be seated together at multiple tables inside. The atmosphere is fun and all of the staff were friendly. The food was delicious! Between us all, we tried a variety of burgers and fries. The bacon ranch fries and truffle fries were a big hit with our group. Everyone raved about their sandwiches too! I stuck with the original Cledis smash burger. It was so good! The Cledis sauce is yummy! Next time you’re in Nashville, you should try it! We’ll definitely go back if we’re in Nashville again!

Easily the best smash burgers I have found in Nashville! They taste smoky like they have been cooked on an outdoor grill. Definitely homemade the lean, juicy and meaty hamburgers have an old fashioned wheat bun and plentiful fresh toppings. The hot and fresh french fries are slightly more robust than average fries with a great potato flavor. They also have at least 15 different styles of draft beer or ale and bottled beer as well. First visit and I would love to come back.

Cool, classic dive which was visited by many celebs. The bartender was awesome and knowledgeable. Big selection of drafts, TV's and countless memories. The burgers were delicious and came out relatively quickly. The environment was cozy. Definitely recommend. Close to the airport 🛫 .

We stopped for lunch during burger week. The food was amazing and really fast! Truffle fries and pickle fries were delicious as other reviews mentioned. You order at the bar and seat yourself. The parking lot had just the right number of spots for how busy they were. Great spot!

Definitely a dive kind of place, but the food was good. I got their version of the Big-Mac. The burger was good, but messy. Once I picked it up, I didn't want to put it down. Didn't know if I'd be able to pick it up again! It was good though. Definitely better than a fast food burger!

We had to try out the new Burger joint in Bellevue, it certainly didn’t disappoint I had the Big Smack with Bacon. This was a mouth watering meal reminiscent of the original “Two all-beef patties special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun” with Bacon of course. I manage to get a picture of mine. My son ordered the Cledis Burger, he gobbled it up so fast I didn’t get a photo. We also tried their pickle fries, if you like deep fried pickles these are your new favorite side dish.

Great food, fun atmosphere, reasonable pricing. It’s a fun place to eat. Their smash burgers are great. The staff are friendly and professional, they made our visit extremely enjoyable and seem to really like what they do. There’s in door and out door eating areas.

Great atmosphere, blast from the past bringing out the 80s, early 90s theme! GF had the Morning Deets burger, it was amazing (she gave me a bite!) It was a smash burger, hash brown, over easy egg. I had the Tioga Ranch (hold the ranch), also amazing! This place is a hidden gem, the line was out the door!

AMAZING BURGERS! When you walk in, you order directly from the bar. They have a variety of burgers, beers and wings. If you are indecisive person it's going to be tough because there are so many delicious choices to select from. Even their chicken wings were amazing! (But they won't mix their sauces. You only get choice one 1) The TIOGA FRIES ARE A MUST ADD to any order. The vibe is very hipster eclectic and the staff was very welcoming and nice. Will def be back!

Delicious burger. Friendly service with a dive bar atmosphere and decor. Beer garden out back. Yum!

The plus, the atmosphere is super neat. It's a fun looking place. Cons, our mozzarella sticks came out still partly frozen, I asked for a remake, which they did. But then my husbands double patty burger came out as only a single, when he let them know, they didn't offer a new cook, just another patty. Which isn't bad, but when it's added to cold fries, and my fried green tomato burger with bacon being to burnt to eat... it left us not wanting to come back. I didn't tell the staff about the cold fries and burnt burger with burnt bacon, because it just felt like it was to many things going wrong. At that point it felt like they knew , and just didn't care.

The food is great and the beer is cold! I enjoyed the buffalo wings which 8 great sized wings with blue cheese. The wings were cooked perfectly. I am glad to see that the menu has expanded since my last visit from when they opened. The service was excellent and the young lady behind the bar was very welcoming. Good selection of beer, and the fries were super crispy and not to mention once again they were full size and satisfying. The atmosphere is very chill and the back outside area is dog friendly. The front porch is a nice spot to hand when it's nice outside. Great spot that I enjoyed a lot. I will certainly return and highly recommended for beers and great food with value...

Love a good smash burger and while in Nashville I got to cross Cledis Burgers & Beer Garden off my dining list. You order at the bar and that is where I met Ethan who took the time to explain the different burgers along with the Cledis Sauce. They have 24 beers on tap along with some cans and I decided on the Avery White Rascal...an unfiltered Belgian-style white ale from Boulder, CO. This is a really good beer, great flavors, and would be an awesome complement if you were having fish & chips. For the burger I went with "The Big Smack" {which will have you humming a familiar tune} and an order of fries. It's the little things folks like Ethan bring to a business...like when I asked for fries with no salt instead of hemming and hawing it was "no problem". Sat down with my beer and my food followed quickly and looked delicious. Cut the burger in half...may be a 4 oz patty but this burger is a handful. I went back and asked Ethan for a side of the Cledis sauce because I couldn't taste it with all of the wonderful things going on with this burger. HIGHLY recommend you ask for an extra side of sauce when you order...dipping the burger into the sauce makes for a great burger experience. The fries are great with some peel on, crispy, and they held up for the entire meal. The place is really interesting and you could spend a lot of time exploring all of the décor, and if it wasn't so hot the patio looks like a great place to relax. Bottom line...excellent burgers along with great and friendly service!

Great burgers and beer selection in a strange part of town. Nothing quite like it. The fries are served in an extremely generous portion. They have tons of outdoor seating, and an enclosed patio in addition to a small dining room. Beers are mostly local and rotate. They're dog friendly. Plenty of parking.

We don't mess around with smash burgers & this place is a must! Unique burger options, with an assortment of choose from. Don't think you can go wrong with any pick! Atmosphere is chill, with indoor seating options at a table, booth, or at the bar and outdoor seating options as well. Service is friendly and quick.

What used to be one of the best kept secrets (hidden gems) in Nashville, is now one of the hottest places to be! 24 local beers on tap, killer food being crshed out of the food truck out back, and one of the best patio's on the area, makes this place on FIRE!! The Bleu Berry Smash had us ready, until we saw the Billy Berry Smash upgrade! Smashburgers with goat cheese, I'm all in! I actually ended up with the Skippy Thai Yay!! Peanut butter, thai curry, slaw, with lots of pickled jalepenos from the grill... PURE MAGIC! To be blunt, everything we put in our mouth was amazing! The burgers, the cheese fries, the beer! Amazing! If you want a great place to sit, relax, and maybe catch a local band... do not miss out on this place! 5 STARS

This is my favorite burger in Nashville!! We ordered the cledis burger and it was fantastic. I love a messy saucy burger with a soft thin bun and meat toppling over on the sides. It was truly perfect and I can't wait to go back and try the others on the menu! The inside is actually much bigger than you would expect. Has a very cool guys bar vibe to it with big TVs. I love the decor and posters on the walls. The service was quick and friendly!

Service is pretty quick, we came when they were kind of busy but it didn't take long. The burger is pretty good too. Fries were just okay.

Saw them on Instagram and finally stopped in! So worth it! Staff that work there are really nice! They are busy and manage to keep the place clean. Lots of fun seating. Indoor area has so much to look out plus outdoor patio and outdoor area are nice! We ordered the Cledis Burger and Bleu Berry Smash! Both were delicious burgers. Bun was really fresh and good. Meat and toppings were fantastic. Fries were crispy and delicious, make sure to eat them warm. Also asked for their sauce on the side which were perfect for the fries. Our kiddo loved his burger plus we were surprised to find out that kids eat free on Saturday! Yay! Lots of good beer on tap and they have a bar. Parking can be a bit of a pain on the weekend so be prepared. Great food and burger!

Bar vibes with great service, and the burgers and sides are really great. Love this spot.

Neat little spot. Staff was very friendly. Could use some updating. Burger was simple but tasty

One of the best burgers I've ever had. The staff working the register was friendly and the place is filled with pop cultures items from the decades. Highly recommend.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Parking 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 You know the burger is good when you do not need to add any ketchup! The burger was delightful and messy, just as a burger should be. Truffle fries were hot and seasoned just right. I saw this restaurant on Instagram and knew I wanted to eat here ASAP. It was worth every calorie and I can't wait to go back when I need a burger & fry fix! I also like that there are various burgers to select from, so there is a burger for everyone. Job well done Cledis.

Every time we go, my husband and I both talk about wanting to bring our whole family. Wings are A+, burgers are delicious and unique, and the atmosphere is great! Highly recommend!

A damn good burger! Will 100% be back! Loved the retro 90's decor. Very cute hole in the wall! Food came out hot and ready!

Loved Cledis!! The food, service and decor were all great. We had burgers, fries and the kielbasa. We loved all of the food and enjoyed 2 cold draft beers with it all. Service was friendly, attentive and genuine. Cledis has a fabulous atmosphere- It's laid back and fun.

Great divey atmosphere and very nice staff. Unfortunately my burger as well as my friend's were both super salty. Will try the outdoor garden when it warms up.

Absolutely awesome burgers! The staff was upbeat and fun and the atmosphere was great. They have a pretty decent selection of local beers so that was a plus for us. We'll definitely be coming back.

The Goat of Nashville Burgers Trying cledis will make you not want to eat a burger anywhere else My wife hates most all restaurant burgers but loves cledis

This place delivers a really good Smashburger! I tried the original Cletis double seeing is that's the name Sake burger and wasn't disappointed at all very solid! Truffle fries, yes. Very eclectic, NASHVILLE vibe, a really good selection of drafts from all local breweries in the area. With all the new chain burger joints that have came in the last few years and I are coming, that I'm also happy about. But get out and take a chance on our local start ups! You might just be missing out. Will be back and definitely would like to get out in the warmer months and have a burger and beer in there outside beer garden!

Burger was pretty damn good. The truffle fries are bomb asl. Service was good and delivered exactly was I ordered. Chill luh establishment.

If you're a fan of Oklahoma-style smash burgers, which aren't much different than a standard hamburger other than being smashed thin, Cledis is one of the few spots in Nashville that serves them! It's an adorable little burger joint tucked between I-40 and a small warehouse district with fantastic service and a great outdoor space. And the food is legit! With an exciting array of clever flavor combinations, it was hard to choose just one burger or sandwich. So I defaulted to familiarity, opting for one of my favorite burger toppings of blue cheese. And their Bleu Berry Smash didn't disappoint, including grilled onions, bacon, and bourbon strawberry jam. The salty flavor is a bit overwhelming but the blue cheese is excellent. The one thing you cannot leave without trying are the truffle fries! These fat, tender fries with a crispy edge exude truffle oil and are liberally covered in parmesan. They might just be the most perfectly textured fries in town! This item is a can't-miss!

Food: I got the morning deets add lettuce, no ketchup and let me just say thank you to the hostess that convinced me to keep the hash brown on my burger. What more can you really ask for it was a great burger. First bite had me sold, it didn't fall apart, and each bite was great until the end. I also got the cheese fries add bacon and they were ok, seasoned well and a thicker cut! So my only suggestion would maybe be a smidge more cheese because my cheese was only in one specific section which made it amazing in that section but less fun as a whole! Service: ordered and paid at the bar as soon I walked in and just picked a table. Past that it was my personal favorite type of service, she would occasionally check on me but never made me feel rushed or hovered. Thank you! :) Ambiance: This is in the best way quite truly a burger shack vibe. It's a cute, sticker & poster filled, old fashioned place that you go for a good burger and then you leave and take a nap! Don't overthink it. Just go get a good burger, and maybe a sticker.

Cledis is a hidden gem! The burger was absolutely delicious and the staff were friendly.

This little hole in the wall place is actually a little hidden gem in Nashville. I had the Oklahoma burger (double) that was delicious. Get there early as I heard it gets very busy during the week. Service people were very friendly and the food arrived very quick too.

A bit off the beaten path, we discovered Cledis burgers. As we walked in, I was a little confused on how to order but a nice young woman ushered us over to the register to order. We noticed a very eclectic array of decor on the walls, enough to look around and discover new things while you wait for your order. Food was tasty as you'd expect. Great fries and the burger sauce was really good. Can't wait to come try some other menu items!

I was psyched into trying this place after reading some of the reviews but was super disappointed. Upon walking in, two bartenders were standing around talking and on phones, only one looked up and greeted us. I ordered the cledis burger w the sautéed onions and truffle fries. After waiting for a bit, they finally brought it out. I tasted it and it tasted like burnt charcoal and was so dry. Even the sauce couldn't save it. Nobody came around to even ask how it was. At least the fries were good!

So good. One of the best burgers ever. I don't know what they do to it but it was extra good. Juicy but not greasy. Perfectly layered with bacon, hatch green chilies, queso, onion goodness. And the truffle fries with parm. Loved every single bite.

Cool little spot with excellent smash burgers and a very extensive beer list! Parking is a little tight but worth the wait to get a spot.

Some of the best burgers I've ever had! GREAT atmosphere and vibe, staff super fun and friendly, and the owner is very engaging. Definitely our "go to" when we want a burger. 20+beers on tap is a big bonus!

What a great local burger joint and beer garden! We had the Oklahoma onion burger and fries. The burger patties had the onions cooked right into them with the char. Absolutely delicious! 5 star burger no doubt!

I had Doordash bring me an Oklahoma Smashburger and fries from Cledis Burger for lunch today. SO GOOD!! That hamburger was one of the best I've ever tasted, and the fries were still crispy after taking 10 minutes completely enclosed in the bag to get here. I am definitely going to be ordering from this place again. Very very good food!

Amazing food, great service, I went during a slow time so wasn't much activity outside, but I brought my dog and my only issue was that I had to have someone watch her while I ordered on the inside, and we ate outside. Still amazing food and everybody was nice

So cute! And some really good burgers, tasted like they came right off a grill at home

My first place ever have a smash burger I'm like why would somebody do that to a delicious burger but now I get it I've gone back four times since that first trip and I bring people that's never been and everybody loves

LOVED THIS PLACE! Not only did they serve a fantastic smash burger and french-fry like fried dill pickles, the people were very friendly & welcoming. We walked in after visiting the Lane Auto Museum with 12 people, and they didn't bat an eye. After ordering (at the counter), our food came out quickly & accurately. The only thing is they need a bigger parking lot. ;-) Will be back next time I'm in Nashville!

I was reading an article listing the best burger places in Nashville and saw in the comments several people saying that Cledis should have been included, so we decided to give them a try. From the outside, Cledis is nothing fancy. Inside I was intrigued by the variety of pictures stuck to the walls as wallpaper and I enjoyed the 80s music they were playing over the speakers. We entered at lunch and they were fairly busy. We found we were to order at the counter, and so we placed our order for two burgers, fries, and mozzarella sticks. When the food arrived, my husband's Cledis burger looked great! Two patties with lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomato. In comparison, my small Oklahoma burger was kind of sad. One lonely patty, a smattering of sauce, two pickle slices and a couple fried onion strings.The fries were tasty, and I wanted to love the mozzarella sticks, but the marinara they were served with was so cold, like right out of the refrigerator, that I didn't enjoy them and only ate one. So, overall, cool atmosphere, okay burgers and fries, wouldn't order the cheese sticks again. Although our meal was okay, there are other places that I prefer. Glad we got to give Cledis a try.

Stopped on our way through Nashville. The CMAs were happening this weekend so we didn't want to go downtown. This seems to be in an industrial area from what we saw so there wasn't any traffic to have to deal with which was awesome. We walked in and were greeted by super friendly staff. There were plenty of employees (surprisingly now days). They were all very helpful. Food was delicious! I got the berry bleu burger. The place has a great atmosphere too! Highly recommended!!

We drove about an hour and half to eat here. I saw this placed advertising on FB. When we walked in we was promptly greeted by the owner. When the owner is greeting you, you know it's going to be good. The owner quickly picked up on it was our first time and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The burgers did not disappoint. They are fried burgers and they were amazing. Great atmosphere, great place.

Pitiful burger. 12.00 seriously. I'd rather eat sonic. I know they never resemble the pic but come on. This is sad. First and last time.

Nashville has a new burger joint! Now this is a must try joint ! I got my cheeseburger into a double patty and it was sooo much better. They have a huge selection of craft beers and it all authentic nashville ! Lots of room to sit down and eat ! Definitely coming back to this burger joint!

Best burgers in town!!! They never let me down. Staff is so cool and nice. No meter how long it's the line you always get your food fast. I am a fan of these burgers.

Great spot to grab a new school all-American burger and fries. Was in town on a work trip from Chicago and hit this place on the way to the airport. Angela (I think), the owner, let us in 15 min before close and let a stay a few minutes after. Great hospitality and an even better burger. Really hope this place sticks around, as I think it might be a "to the airport" tradition when I'm in Nashville. Cheers!

Top tier! From the cause and mission of the owners. The staff were top tier hospitable! The burgers are so unique but the Oklahoma style is by far my favorite. If this place was close to me I'd eat here several times a month. The atmosphere is incredible! This place is a nostalgic atomic bomb explosion right on arrival! The sauce was

Holy cow yall. This is a damn good burger. The fried pickles are definite top 5 eve as is the truffle fries. EAT HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. great beer list , staff are super nice. - we will be back.

I was sad when Various Artists shut down a few months back. The location was a bit out of the way, but the atmosphere, food, and beer were wonderful. Now the location has reopened as a burger joint from Shane Nasby, the person behind the food at Honeyfire BBQ in Bellevue. The experience? From the parking lot, you immediately have a decision. Biergarten/dogs with people entrance (left) or non-dog/main entrance. Assuming the latter. Walking in the front door you see a register. If you want to go, this is your destination (although the bar can work, as well). If you want to dine in or have a brew and a burger, go to the bar. Actually either register can work for either choice, if we are being technical. You are in a much more open and light environment than when this place was a microbrewery, but the decor works for a burger joint. Assuming you sit at the bar, you will notice the current beer list from Untappd (NOTE: you can also use the venue feature on the Untappd app to peruse the beer list). You find out the breweries themselves curate the list, as each local brewery represented has its own tap. You will also notice Shane's favorite beer, Guinness as tap #24. There are two cideries represented on the list: Diskin's (WeHo area) and Brightwood (no taproom at this time), a hard kombucha brewer (Walker Brothers), and 21 local breweries (well BS Brew Works (Springfield) and Panther Creek (Murfreesboro) are local-ish and Blackberry is at least in Tennessee - but I digress). The food? I found the Oklahoma Smash to be a bit too rich for my tastes, so I will have to go back. The cheese fries were wonderful, but I think I had a heart attack in my mind after eating all that gooey, fatty goodness. Talking to the manager, I found you can sub chicken on any burger (thick, grilled, deli chicken) and there will likely be a "secret" menu soon that covers some of the common subs - one mentioned was chicken on the Italian Stallion to make a semi-chicken parmesan type of sandwich. Thoughts? I am not sure this is firing as a 5 star place quite yes, but the potential is definitely there. I am anxious to see if Shane is able to find a space in Bellevue, as it would be a lot shorter trip for me to get someplace over here instead of driving across town. Summary: Attractive alone for the brewery curated beer list. Food is good quality and has nice flavors. Maybe a bit too rich for my blood, but I am going to reserve that judgement (and review if required) until I have had a chance to try other things.