First Post - Belmont Grill

While getting ready to go to work, my partner and I decided to try Belmont Grill at 4970 Poplar Ave. The atmosphere reminded us of a few of the pubs we used to go to in the Sarasota, FL area.

Wooden tables and chairs, with a corner bar and rope lights strung about, it wasn't very busy for the time we were there (around 1 pm). The menu looked quite enticing, but we had to try one of the classics. You can almost never go wrong with trying a burger for the first visit at a place you've never been.

Having lived in Memphis for about a year, one thing that we've both learned is that we always have to order our burgers one level lower on the 'done-ness' scale, or it'll be overcooked. As such, we ordered the Belmont Burger medium rare, in hopes of getting a medium. I got mine with cheddar, he got his with pepper jack.

On that front, we were correct. Fortunately, the burgers arrived medium. The surprise was the quality. Nicely seared on the outside, and still pink on the inside, the burger was one of the best we've had since we've come to Memphis. It was served on half a french roll which was toasted. All of the condiments were served on the side, which (to me) is the proper way to bring them, so that they can be adjusted to taste.

The burgers were exceptional, as were the potato skins we ordered as our sides. All in all, we will return here. The only problem we had was the amount of time it took. It was a little longer than we expected, but we know to make sure we have time to spare next time we go.

The one thing we can say for sure, is that they do know how to make a very good burger. So, if you're in the mood for a burger and down on Poplar, check them out!