Most burger joints stick to the usual lettuce‑tomato‑cheddar formula and call it a day.
Beauvine Burger Concept on West Main Street decided to go full artisan mode instead pairing stacked, chef-y burgers with duck‑fat fries, boozy milkshakes, and a cocktail bar that stays open until 2 AM.
It’s the kind of place where you finish your burger, stare at your empty plate, and immediately start plotting the next time you can justify coming back. 🍔
How they won locals’ hearts
Beauvine opened in 2017 in Richmond’s Fan District with a clear idea: take burgers seriously, keep the vibe fun, and stay open late enough for the service‑industry crowd and road‑trippers.
Locals fell for the artisan builds on toasted brioche bun patties cooked just right, topped with combos like herbed goat cheese and tomato jam or truffled mushrooms and steak sauce and fries that arrive hot, salty, and properly crispy.
One out‑of‑town reviewer even called it “perhaps the best burger I’ve ever eaten” and now plans every I‑95 trip around a Beauvine stop, which tells you exactly how deep the obsession goes.
The menu doesn’t stop at beef either.
There are turkey and vegan patties, gluten‑free buns, wings fried in duck fat, smoked gouda mac‑and‑cheese arancini, adult milkshakes, and handcrafted sodas, all clearly labeled for gluten‑free and vegetarian diners.
That level of flexibility means groups with mixed diets can all eat well here without anyone feeling like an afterthought, which is a big part of why it keeps winning “best burger & fries” style shout‑outs around RVA.
The late‑night hours (open daily 11 AM–2 AM), happy hour from 4–6 PM, and sidewalk seating cemented it as a go‑to for everything from casual dinners to “we just need great food and drinks right now” nights.
Food Highlights
- Beauvine Burger: American cheese, house pickles, sliced red onion, tomato, bibb lettuce, and Beau sauce on a brioche bun the house classic and one of the most‑ordered items on the menu. 🍔
- Belle Ringer Burger: Herbed goat cheese, pickled red onion, spring greens, tomato jam, and herb aioli sweet, tangy, creamy, and frequently called out in reviews as a standout. 🧀
- Joe Beef Burger: Swiss cheese, truffled beech mushrooms, arugula, red onion, tomato, gentleman’s steak sauce, and herb aioli, a rich, umami bomb that multiple diners describe as “AH‑mazing.” 🥩
- De Leon Burger: Pepper jack, avocado, pickled jalapeños, red onion, árbol salsa, and Duke’s mayo, a spicy, Tex‑Mex‑leaning build for heat lovers who still want balance and flavor. 🌶️
- Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Arancini: Fried mac‑and‑cheese balls that show up constantly in photo galleries and reviews, gooey inside, crisp outside, and a must‑order starter for first‑timers. 🧆
- Duck‑Fat Fries & Shakes: Hand‑cut fries crisped in duck fat, and adult shakes like Fruity Pebbles or dark chocolate. Reviewers repeatedly call both the fries and shakes some of the best in the city. 🍟
Atmosphere
Beauvine’s vibe is cozy, stylish, and casual, a true Fan District hang with sidewalk seating out front and a lively but not overwhelming dining room inside.
Guests praise the friendly, attentive servers who help navigate the menu, split milkshakes for sharing, and keep things moving smoothly even when the place gets slammed after dark.
It’s the sort of spot where college kids, families, travelers, and date‑night couples all end up side‑by‑side, united by really good burgers and strong cocktails.
Bottom Line
Beauvine Burger Concept takes the idea of a burger bar and upgrades every part of it, artisan patties, thoughtful toppings, duck‑fat fries, handcrafted sodas, and serious milkshakes until 2 AM.
Between the Beauvine, Belle Ringer, Joe Beef, and those fried mac‑and‑cheese arancini, this West Main Street favorite absolutely earns the detour for anyone who cares about great burgers.
If you’re driving through Richmond or live anywhere nearby, put it on your “must stop” list and come hungry. 🌟
Address:
Beauvine Burger Concept
1501 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
📞 (804) 592‑5592
🕔 Open daily: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AMbeauvineburger