Charleston's Home ForLegendary Smash Burgers
- Fresh beef
- Crispy edges
- Craft cocktails
- Live music on King Street
Tonight at 8PMBurgers, Drinks & Dueling Pianos
- Doors 7:30
- Two pianos, every request, every hit
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The Best Smash Burger On King Street
John King Grill is a smash burger restaurant in downtown Charleston built around one obsession: getting the smash right. Fresh beef, a hot flat top, honest technique - served with craft cocktails and live music on King Street.
- Fresh Beef, Hand-Smashed
- Never frozen. Pressed onto a screaming-hot flat top so every patty locks in flavor and builds that signature crispy edge.
- Lacy Crispy Edges
- The Maillard sear you can hear. Caramelized crust on the outside, juicy and tender through the middle.
- Melted American, House Sauces
- Real American cheese pulled over the smash, toasted brioche, and sauces made in-house to pair with every build.
- Cooked To Order
- Every burger fired the moment you order - with a craft cocktail pairing suggested by our bar team.
Game Day at John King
Catch Every Big Game on King Street
Multiple TVs, smash burgers, cold drinks, and a downtown Charleston crowd. Watch your favorite teams live - football, basketball, baseball, hockey, UFC, soccer and more - then stick around for our world-class dueling piano shows Wed–Sat.
Walk-ins welcome. See our game day menu or check what's happening on the show calendar.
Dueling Piano Shows
Two pianos. Two performers. Endless hits. Request your favorites and sing along.
The Best Smash Burgers In Charleston
Hand-smashed fresh beef with lacy crispy edges, melted American cheese and house sauces on a toasted brioche - paired with craft cocktails on King Street.
Smash. Sear. Repeat.
Loved by Charleston
Stop in any night of the week. We're right on King Street.
