Sami A.
Google
I’d heard about North South Grille from a Burger Beast review a few years back, so when I was in the area I had to stop by. Walking in, it felt like an old-school sub shop that had a little bit of everything on the menu—burgers, fresh fries, gyros, subs, chicken tenders, and more.
Whenever I’m visiting a place for the first time, I like to order it the way they intend, so I went with a double cheeseburger ($10.99), made it a combo for $6.99, and upgraded my fries to Greek fries for another $2.50. At first, I thought it was on the pricier side, but I was completely wrong once the food came out. They give you a ton of fries, and the Greek fries in particular were loaded to the point of almost being too much—in a good way. They layered them with toppings (tzatziki sauce, cheese, herbs, and other gyro-style add-ons), then more fries, then more toppings again. Easily one of the more satisfying loaded fry options I’ve had in a while. And to top it off, they have Coke Zero, which is always a big plus for me.
As for the burger, it’s a smash style and overall pretty solid. Next time I’d skip the lettuce and tomato, since I don’t think those belong on a smash burger. Just sauce, pickles, and maybe onions would make it shine more. My only real critique is the bun—it was dense and didn’t bring much to the table. A softer potato roll or brioche bun would really elevate the burger and fit the style better.
All things considered, for the portions, flavor, and price, I was more than happy with the meal. North South Grille is definitely a spot I’d come back to, and next time I’ll probably branch out into some of the other items on their menu.