Nix Burger & Brew

Good burgers, tasty sweet potato fries, a bit on the sweet side cause of the sugar all over them.
Not sure why we all got asked how we liked our burgers, they all came cooked the same med-​well border line well done.
You do get charged for everything, like if you don’t go with the menu cheese suggested for the burger, and decide American cheese will do, well it’s an additional.
Other than that, the service was pleasant, and rather quick.

Hello Friends!
As some of my Unilocal Friends may know by my Check In on today, that i had the misfortune of «checking in» to this place.
I normally DONT do «One Star» reviews, This warrants it.
Welp, we (by now you know who «we» are) walked around a bit tryin to find something different.(albeit in the rain). We ventured into NIX. It was a whopping 3 tables with patrons. I stood at the door for a moment (you know, like the way you would if you were somewhere else that cared about customer service) waiting to be greeted/​seated. STEEEEERIKE One
Since everybody had a case of the «don’t look that way» eye’s, i walked to the bar. (You know, where you Should have faster service). Welp by this time I had been inside this dirty place for about 2 mins (not a long time, but it is when your standing looking like a gump waiting to be acknowledged). I waited, (Checked in via Unilocal) and Finally was greated. I said, YAY ME, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO WALK OUT, ME AND CASPER, the friendly ghost. (since i must be invisible). She gave me a menu, and did her best David Blain (poof, ghost).The bartender NEVER showed up. STEEEERIKE TWO
Well, by this time, maybe 4 – 6 mins later (a total of 6 – 8 mins being ignored., while on lunch) I just walked off, and took my talents to Fox & Hound. With that being said, thanks Nix for saving me 8 – 12 bucks!
STEEEERIKE THREE… your OUTTA HERE!

Not bad for happy hour hut it ends at 5pm. The disco fries or their version of the Jersey staple was an OK attempt. I mean who puts bacon and tomatoes on Disco fries. It should be fries, gravy and cheese smothered! That is what I remember from my Jersey diner days. The wings were quite good though.

Located Uptown on a shady looking street, you can spot Nix with the flames on the sign. This place is like an upscale biker/​sports bar with a lot of flair. It’s dark with a lot of industrial elements like metal and exposed fixtures. The chandelier at the front is just a bunch of lightbulbs attached to cords draped over a frame. It’s that kind of place.
The menu is mostly burgers. Mine was really good. It was well cooked. The burgers come with a choice of side. I chose the cole slaw which was mediocre. We also started with the fried pickles as an appetizer. The breading was so salty that it was almost impossible to eat.
Our server was nice. The place wasn’t busy so she disappeared for a long time in the back. My friend wanted more dressing for her salad but the waitress didn’t check on us after we got our food.
This place was interesting and pretty good. I don’t know if I’d need to return because in many ways it’s just a bar but I wouldn’t be opposed.

Nix was a decent burger joint located in downtown Charlotte. Their local beer draft selection wasn’t very big but they did have some good ones. We went on a sat night and they weren’t busy at all. It would be a great place to take a group of friends. The atmosphere was decent but the waitstaff was slow and inattentive.
Burgers weren’t the best quality of beef and it showed. If you like a lot of topping choice though this is your place. The house made pimento cheese tasted like melted cheese dip. It was ok. Our experience wasn’t that great. We wouldn’t go back.

Awesome food. Good prices. Great customer service. The bucket of nuts is a steal! Good lighting and atmosphere. 7 flat screens for perfect viewing from every seat in the house. They take
coupons and it covers alcohol and food unlike other places that only cover food. Nachos were fully loaded and tasty!
Update: TUESDAYS buy a set of wings get one set of wings
8 wings $ 6.99
12 wings $ 9.99
1612 wings $ 16.99

I will admit that if I had a choice between a hotdog or a hamburger, I would choose a hotdog. I guess that’s weird? Anyway, I eat a burger about once a month and don’t really know what a GREAT one tastes like because they just aren’t top on my list of food items I have to have often. Pizza, on the other hand. oh yeah.
So, I’ve been to Nix several times and each time I get the same dang burger because when I want a burger I prefer it to consist of this: Beef, Cheddar cheese, Bacon, Fried onion strings, Barbecue sauce: a Cowboy burger! You can find those anywhere but Nix’s is really great and their fries are the trusty little crinkle cuts! I don’t think these burgers are just as good as Big (Bad) Daddy’s but they are still very delicious.
They are located in the heart of uptown but close fairly early at night (I’m sure to avoid the super drunk crowd). They have a small bar, which is usually where I sit, and a decent beer selection as well. Nix is one of the bars in Charlotte that I have found to carry Seadog Blueberry. Yummmm.
Caution: You will be full when you leave here!
Also, the décor inside the restaurant is pretty cool. There are large chrome rims that hang and are placed in the dining room for a more casual rock type feel. I also witnessed a bartender wearing heels one night behind the bar (how do you walk on bar mats in those??). so I am not sure what that was about…

Two stars for 2:00pm super late lunch service. Came here with couple of coworkers.
Had to ask the hostess to have a server come to us — sat there for like 10 minutes at least. Servers looked like they were ready to take care of their shift and get outta there. Stacking glasses, etc. Not ready to help us. That’s just poor.
Ordered the Texas Burger based on Unilocal.Server came back 5 minutes later asking if I wanted something else bc there were no onion rings. what is that? no onion rings? you’re telling me the RESTAURANT RAN OUT OF ONIONS?!
Forever to take our bill, I had to get up again. We weren’t in a hurry — just service was bad. Customers first guys, then work on cleaning up or whatever.
dmo out

I think I’ve just come to a point where I know I’m not a «high-​end burger restaurant» fan. When I pay $ 11 bucks for a restaurants lunch special, which includes the mushroom Swiss burger, drink, and a side, I expect to have my skirt blown up by the burger and the side. Sadly, I have been disappointed more often than not at specialty burger restaurants like this.
Burger was good, but again, you are paying anywhere between $ 8-​$ 9 for a burger. Not only that, but it’s JUST for the burger. Sides are a la carte, unless you get the lunch special. My friend said it best…“any self-​respecting burger joint in the USA will serve their burger with fries”. Trying to serve a burger without fries (or another side) in America is like serving apple pie without the apples, or a hot dog without a bun, mustard, and ketchup. It’s just plain un-​American! Not only that, but the sides, which will run you $ 2.95 a pop, are forgettable at best. Cole Slaw had no flavor whatsoever (not even, mayo, salt, pepper flavor… it was literally just chopped cabbage), and you get like, 10 tots in one order. If I had paid $ 2.95 for the side I got (instead of having it included with the special), I would have sent it back and requested it be removed from the bill.
Service was very good, and friendly. She even offered us to-​go drinks (we didn’t ask). That said, however, we took an early lunch, and as such, were the only ones in the restaurant. Not hard to give good service to one table of two.
Probably would be a 2 stars, but I’m going to score it like this. They get .5 stars back for attentive friendly service, and .5 stars back for actually being willing to cook a burger under Medium. Not many restaurants are willing to do this anymore. They may SAY they will cook a burger medium rare, but this is one of the few places I’ve found that will actually do it.
Until I find a place that will prove me wrong, I’m sticking with greasy-​spoon diners, who serve their burgers dripping, with heaping sides for $ 6 — $ 7.

$ 4 martinis Tuesdays YAY!!! I was here last night with the boyfriend and I loved it! We started with the Angry Fries ($ 5.95) which were chunky steak potato fries with a delish queso like cheese sauce on top, spare bacon bits and slices of green onion — YUM this would be great hangover food!!!
I was trying to save room for my burger and it is a good thing I did! I am not a dude and dont like obscenely large burgers. The Northern Pittsburger was not totally obscene but borderline. I dont mind lots of toppings if I order them, I just cant get through giant meat patties. It kind of ruins the burger for me if things arent exactly balanced. IMHO then patty on this burger is too big. So I had to take the top of the bun off and dissect the burger with a knife and fork. Great concept, just not super execution. I couldnt taste or see some of the toppings it was supposed to come with like the coleslaw and dressing. I feel like if I went back though and order the same thing maybe it would be put together better… It was worth the $ 8.95 I guess. (Sigh I miss our OLD Penguin and getting my small block and fries for $ 5.65 total waaaaaa)…
It also came with a side — I got the coleslaw — it is mayo based and light — perfection. Reminded me of KFC coleslaw — my favorite!!!
I liked the décor too, it wasnt busy for a Tuesday night but there were people in and out. It is a cool place with big-​screen tvs. Great place to watch the game! :-D

First off, coolest outdoor sign in uptown Charlotte. You get an extra star Nix just for that alone. Otherwise…2 stars. Admitted burger fanatic here so given the chance to dine at a joint that promotes it as their claim to fame I can’t pass it up. I’ve eaten here twice and both times I haven’t been overly impressed. Listen up all burger restaurant Owners… I want to be WOW’d. I’m a food challenge fan and when I order a burger I want to have trouble finishing it. These little 6″ circumference burgers you are pushing aren’t cutting it for me in my time of need. I eat healthy 99% of the time but when I walk through the doors at a place like this I am there to throw down and need a challenge. I understand the whole menu can’t be huge, insane burgers but give me an option at least for Pete’s sake (I’m sure Pete loved burgers)
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Ok, back to the specifics. The burgers here are what I would call ‘backyard grill’ style with the thick patties. I don’t particularly care for that style but it gets the job done. Secondly, EVERY burger comes with a sesame seed bun. One word… why? Again, I want variety. What if I want a burger croissant? Or a burger bagel, or I don’t know, a regular bun non sesame seeded… lol. Just seems odd to me.
I had the All American Cheese Burger last night and it was good, no complaints on the temperature in which it came out (medium well), perfectly cooked… just left me wanting more. Hey, I was hungry!
In addition to the burgers the drink special seem to be pretty good. Last night my girlfriend and I tried on the $ 4 Martini specials. Can’t really beat that.
Bottom line… give NIX a try. Good location, nice little sports style atmosphere, decent drink specials and decent food. No worries.

This place is the best for burgers in Charlotte. The fried pickles are the best anywhere. You may even run into some celebrities. We met some of the Charlotte Bobcats there. The service is great and the food has consistent quality. The beer’s not bad either.
Try the Texas Burger (bacon, cheese, onion rings, BBQ sauce) Unbelievable! Go NIX!

So 7 of us headed uptown to see a Charlotte Checkers game to celebrate a friend’s birthday. He wanted to go to NIX so that’s where we ended up. It’s a cozy little spot right in the middle of uptown.
I’ll start with the burgers. They were a good size (way bigger than a place like 5 Guys) and were reasonably priced. While not the best burger I’ve ever had in Charlotte, it definitely was not bad. You can also sub turkey, veggie, chcken, etc for the meat.
Here’s is where they lose a lot of points — the sides. At a burger place, fries are almost as important as the burger. The fries and tots were not even close to homemade and looked and tasted a lot like frozen Ore-​Ida products. Beer selection is very limited with the specials being Bud and Busch (ouch). They had a few decent bottles (Fat Tire, Highland Gaelic,) and a few on tap but nothing local.
Service was decent and food served pretty quick. If they would at least improve their fries, I’d bump them up to 4 stars. I can heat up frozen crinkle fries at home.

Sitting at my desk, thinking about what deliciousness will be touching these lips for lunch, got me craving a burger in the worst way. A couple coworkers and myself decided on Nix to fill this HUGE burger void of mine. We dug out a menu and the fun began.
I tried the Chipotle Honey BBQ Bacon Burger. Come on, who weren’t try something with that name!!! I also got an order of sweet potato fries. The burger wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. I barely tasted the Chipotle or Honey or BBQ or Bacon for that matter. There was probably one bite that made my knees quake, but every other bite you’d think it was a plain meat pattie. Needless to say, I was a little disappointed with the quality of the burger.
Now let’s dig into the Sweet Potato fries. They were very good, but lacking the syrup that comes with them! Sweet Potato Fries + Syrup = Salivation Nation.
I want to go back, sit by the bar, and then try the burger drunk. It seems like the right place to end a drunken night out. Before I give the LBD rating to it, let me try that. You will see me update this soon.

As a most-​of-​the-​time vegetarian who occasionally falls off the wagon, I find that the reality of eating burgers at Nix generally doesn’t live up to my anticipation.
I’ve eaten here a few times, and the experience is a little inconsistent. I order the same thing every time — the mushroom Swiss burger, medium rare. It sometimes comes out well-​done, sometimes medium, and sometimes as I’ve ordered it.
Overall, cooking issues aside, though, these burgers are perfectly fine, but that’s all.
Re: the sides, I’ve tried the regular fries, the sweet potato fries (boy will I be glad when this fad is over), the onion rings and the tater tots. I think the tots are the best. The batter on the onion rings has a bitter taste (beer batter maybe, but I didn’t like it). Second place goes to the regular fries.
If you’re just in the mood for a basic burger, this place will do the trick. If you’re more of a connoisseur, you may be disappointed.

I went with big group, luckily was able to try most of the items offered here
Appetizers:
Hand breaded onion rings (was ok, like at most other places)
Firecracker shrimp (tasted similar to the one offered at PF Changs)
Boneless buffalo wings (disappointment)
Nix disco fries (ultimate winner)
Entrees:
Charlotte’s late night burger (I ordered it. Burger was very juicy and every bite urged to eat more)
My friends ordered these burgers and everyone liked it. It’s strange to order veggie pattie at beef burger joint but it is definitely worth a try.
Double decker triple cheese burger
French quarter chicken breast
Jamaican me crazy burger
Southwestern cheese burger
Tempting veggie burger
Décor: Unlike other fast burger joint place, this place has a very high end interior and very colorful.
Bottom line: Definitely worth a visit if in the Charlotte area.
FYI:
has a gift certificate for this place.

Nix is a decent spot for lunch or a casual dinner.
They have a lot of burger options, but my favorite is the Southwestern Cheeseburger. (You used to be able to replace any meat burger with a black bean one, but I’m not sure if that is available anymore.) Their tots are nice and crispy, too.
Service is usually pretty good. I definitely recommend getting there before the crowd, though, because the restaurant is rather small.
If you are in the mood for a giant, tasty burger, I recommend giving Nix a try.

We found ourselves in Uptown Charlotte one day for lunch and wanted to try someplace we hadn’t been to before. We went down Tryon St, wandering past Nix off to the side, and then decided to go back. I was certainly glad we did.
Having gotten there just before the lunch rush, we were seated right away. I loved the décor inside. It was very casual, modern, and cozy, although perhaps a bit too cramped for some. Because of limited seating/​space, there was a line after we arrived, so I can see how that would be a pain. You just gotta plan accordingly!
Loving spicy food, I ordered the Cajun Black & Bleu Burger. With apologies to my dining partners, I could not shut up about how good the burger tasted. Not only were the toppings (bacon, blue cheese) excellent and piled high, but the burger itself had so much flavor itself, even though here in NC they can’t cook it pinker like I like it (boo!). And the cajun seasoning gave it that kick I love and complemented the coolness of the blue cheese. It was seriously one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Maybe I just got lucky that day and there was a good batch of meat or a great chef, but eating that delicious burger makes me want to go back to Nix the next time I’m hanging out in Uptown.

I’ve only been there for lunch. Smallish place, combination high tables and boothes. Essentially another make-​your-​own burger joint, but with very good combinations. I had the pitsburger northern burger and it was a very tasty combination of cheese, thousand island dressing, fries and grilled onions. The star was the side: sweet potato fries! Probably best ones I’ve had since we moved down here from Boston.
Service was good — fast, efficient, mistake free. Prices are average to expensive, not a place I’d go to regularly but a nice treat.

We were seated in a taller table with one side featuring booth seating and the other high chairs. One thing we noticed was the chairs sat slightly lower than the booth side, making me feel like the person across from me was looking down on me like i was a child (i overheard the table next to us say the same thing).
Food-​wise, we went with the Killer Chili ($ 5.50) and a Nix Cheese Burger ($ 8.95) with sweet potato fries. The chili came in a small bean crock bowl, some restaurants might equate this size to a cup rather than a bowl. The chili tasted good, but wasn’t served hot, it arrived just slightly warm. i thought the burger was tasty, although i don’t recall the bacon jalapeño onion jam even being on the burger as described.
The restaurant was quaint and it had a pretty cool feel inside. Service was good. i’m not sure if the tables were too close together or the server just happened to walk by at the wrong times, because i think i elbowed her more than once. Food did come out very quickly as well.
It’s essentially a burger joint, but i don’t predict it can dethrone Big Daddy Burger for best burgers in Charlotte. However, it is nice to have a new fun place to go in Uptown.