Since opening in 2013, Nutty’s Junkyard Grill has been turning heads—and stomachs—in the best possible way with handmade burgers, fresh-cut fries, and thick milkshakes in one of Washington’s most uniquely themed dining spots. 🍔
This family-owned Arlington burger joint proudly sources fresh ingredients from local farms, supporting the community with every bite while serving up bold, generously portioned burgers that customers happily drive miles off the highway to enjoy.
Nutty’s Junkyard Grill has earned its reputation as a Washington State burger gem that rewards every visitor with nostalgia, quality, and flavors that linger long after the last fry disappears.
How Nutty’s Junkyard Grill won Arlington’s hearts
Since 2013, the family behind Nutty’s has operated with a straightforward, community-driven mission: source fresh ingredients from local farms, serve food made with genuine care, and provide good food, local love, and a touch of nostalgia that customers cannot find anywhere else.
Their Nutty’s Special Sauce—a smoky, signature house blend that regulars describe as “great on various burgers”—has become the restaurant’s secret weapon, a proprietary recipe that ties every burger together and keeps locals ordering the same favorites on repeat. 🤫
What truly won hearts is the sheer freshness of every element: customers rave about patties that are juicy and cooked to perfection, fries that are fresh-cut and golden, and shakes so thick they require serious straw effort.
Reviewers from as far as Texas describe it as a must-visit any time they’re in the area, praising the phenomenal onion rings and smoky special sauce in the same breath—the kind of word-of-mouth reputation that no marketing budget can manufacture.
This combination of locally sourced ingredients, handcrafted burgers, vintage Americana atmosphere, and genuine family passion has transformed Nutty’s into the kind of Pacific Northwest burger destination that locals are fiercely proud of, and visitors never forget.
Food Highlights
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Trunk Junk Burger: The signature crowd favorite featuring a massive ½ lb hand-formed beef patty topped with bacon, grilled onion, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. 🍔
- Dual-Quad Burger: A half-pound powerhouse featuring two slices of American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
- Green Torino Burger: A popular specialty creation featuring a char-grilled Anaheim pepper, lettuce, tomato, cilantro mayo, and bacon on a pub bun that delivers a fresh, lightly smoky Southwestern kick. 🌶️
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Shelby Bleu Burger: A customer-proclaimed magnificent creation featuring creamy melted blue cheese, hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Nutty’s signature sauce on a pub bun. 🧀
- Two Barrel Burger: A fan-favorite everyday option featuring American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and Nutty’s Special Sauce.
- The Smokey Burger: A BBQ lover’s essential featuring Nutty’s housemade BBQ sauce, cheese, big tomato slices, and leafy lettuce that delivers rich, smoky satisfaction. 🔥
- Big Block (Bacon Cheeseburger): A beloved Arlington staple—featuring a juicy hand-formed beef patty, hickory bacon, and melted American cheese with Nutty’s signature toppings.
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The Cruiser: A standout meat-free option featuring a black bean patty with sautéed onions and bell peppers, basil mayo on a pub bun. 🌿
Atmosphere
Nutty’s Junkyard Grill is unlike any other burger spot in Washington State—a vintage junkyard-garage-themed space packed with hub caps, gas signs, license plates, antique neon signage, and a classic Ford truck parked in the middle of the dining area with its rear platform converted into a giant group table. 🚗
The interior is a love letter to American road culture—hubcaps line the walls, old auto parts serve as décor, and every corner delivers the feeling of a 1950s roadside garage reimagined as the world’s best burger stop.
Counter service and small indoor tables keep the experience casual and unpretentious, while a few outdoor tables during summer transform the lot into an al fresco Americana experience that cyclists, hikers, and road trippers absolutely love.
Bottom Line
Visit for handmade ½ lb patties sourced from local Washington farms, the legendary Trunk Junk and Shelby Bleu burgers that regulars drive across the county for, the addictive Nutty’s Special Sauce that ties every burger together, fresh-cut fries and the thickest milkshakes on the I-5 corridor, and a one-of-a-kind vintage junkyard atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a nostalgic adventure. ✨
Address:
6717 204th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223
📞 (360) 403-7538
🕔 Open Wed–Sun 11 AM–8 PM (closed Mon–Tue)