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Restaurant Details

Restaurant Name *

City *

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The Smashburger

Burger Name on the Menu *

Price (in-store)

Format *

Key Ingredients & Build *

Technique Notes (check all that apply)

Cooked on a flat-top griddle (not a grill) Smashed to order (not pre-formed) Mustard applied to griddle Caramelized onions on the cook Visibly thin, lacy patty with "meat skirt" House-ground beef (not pre-ground)

Your Experience

Your Overall Rating *

1 = Disappointing · 10 = Life-changing

Your Review * — focus on the burger specifically

When Did You Visit? (approx. is fine)

Known Reviews or Press (links, publication names, etc.)

About You

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How we use submissions: Every submission is reviewed by our team. Spots that pass initial screening are evaluated against our Smash Score algorithm — burger-specific reviews, critic coverage, and crowd sentiment. We don't guarantee every submitted spot will be ranked, but we evaluate every one seriously. We never share your contact info.

What Happens Next

We review your submission

Our team checks basic eligibility — is it actually a smashburger? Does it use griddle technique?

We gather external evidence

We search for critic coverage, delivery reviews, community posts, and any awards or press mentions.

The algorithm scores it

If enough data exists, we run the Smash Atlas formula: Critics 35%, Crowd 45%, Community 10%, Accolades 10%.

It gets added to the rankings

Spots with sufficient evidence appear on the city, state, and national ranking pages. We notify you if you left an email.

What We're Looking For

✓ Patty cooked on a flat-top griddle — not a grill or broiler

✓ Beef smashed thin during cooking — not pre-formed flat patties

✓ Visible crust character — Maillard browning, lacy edges

✓ Available to the public — not a pop-up-only or private event item

✕ Chain restaurants with national standardized menus (exceptions apply)

✕ Grilled or broiled patties, however thin

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