Winks Bar

"Wink's is special. Very special. John Dale has created here the perfect little burger joint, a redneck izakaya, a y'allternative oasis. He is the man that Bruce Lee feared, a man who has practiced one kick ten thousand times, only that kick is a lacy smashed patty, juicy and crunchy and incredibly flavorful. He cooks two burgers at a time, it takes as long as it takes, and no matter how long that is, it's worth it. There's cheap beer while you wait, slightly less cheap selections from Dreaming Creek, and your choice of Grippo's barbecue chips or plain Lay's. He does a special or two every weekend. Sometimes there's bourbon, which he sells at cost. This is, no joke, the best hamburger I've ever eaten, and I've eaten hamburgers all over the galaxy. I debated making this a one-star review in the hopes that it'd keep out the amateurs, the tourists, the turkeys, and the people who just don't get it the way I, the smartest person in the world, do, but my man is rolling a perfect game and that is bad juju. Drop whatever horrible thing you're planning on jamming into your gullet and get one of these immediately. You will see the face of God."

"This place is awesome!!!!! My son took us here for dinner one night while in town for a visit. I love the way this place operates!!! 2 burgers at a time! Great selection of beers."

"One of the best burgers I've had in a long time! Super cool vibe too. You definitely need to check this place out if you love an old time diner feel."

"Go for the food, stay for the experience. John Dale is the super friendly chef and sole proprietor of this gem. Sit at the bar if you can, soak it in, talk to JD if you want - about anything, he's sure to interest you."

"Wink's is one of the main reasons why I love Richmond. EXCELLENT food, great energy and you just walk in and feel like you're home. We have become regulars at Wink's and I'm always happy to see the same faces (and new as well), grab some grub and chat with John Dale, the owner. It has a very unique, buzzing ambiance and it's easy to feel comfortable there. I know I've mentioned the great vibe, but the show stealer has to be the food. One of my favorites is the vegetarian friendly black bean burger with an egg on top. I also absolutely love a classic cheeseburger with bacon and egg on top. They're served with Lays chips or Grippos. Honestly, Wink's has the best burgers in the city. The prices are suprub and the quality is top notch. Also, they serve a house made mustard that is out of this world. if you've not tried it out, do yourself a favor and go grab a burger!"