luxe burger bar

perfect burgers.. a big problem with most hamburgers are no flavor greaseballs smothered in cheese. luxe serves excellent choice beef, expertly cooked, that tasted like a steak, and the ingredients were amazingly fresh! everything is better served in a hip downtown spot with a dj, and luxe didn't disapoint. i am astonished to how cheap it all was.

nothing luxe about it.. i went to luxe the night of the water fire fund raiser,which was only a half water fire. the restaurant was packed so we sat outside. we waited 15 minutes before we were even approached by a server. i ordered a turkey burger. the turkey burger was so burnt the char on top of the patty was crunchy. when i sent it back and refused another one i ordered dessert. the waitress informed me they would comp my dessert. thanks for comping my 5 dollar desert when i have to pay 10.00 for a inedible burger.
i will never go back to luxe. the quality of the food is chain worthy. how they could serve a burger that burnt and think thats ok is an outrage.i understand being overwhelmed by traffic, but if a half water fire sent them in that much of downward spiral, i can only imagine how bad the food will be when the seasons in full swing.
major disappointment!

how could you not love it?!. you practically make it yourself! ok, try this, jarlsburg swiss, coleslaw, black pastrami, and special sauce on a sesame seeded bun. the only improvement could have been an option for a rye bun with caraway seeds. great burger, and definitely a knotch up from five guys! service was good. they could stand to leave more room around tables as it's sort of like sardines in there. price is in line with other gourmet burgers. i say try it!

the second best burger in the world - after rodeo goat - soft buns, chewy patty, creamy goat cheese, jalapeños and with a side of sweet potato fries.

during our trip to providence ri we were happy to discover a great burger spot, luxe burger bar. they specialize in custom burgers you create yourself from a huge list of ingredients that you check off with a little pencil. their burgers are huge! they also have a build your own mac-n-cheese menu that's nothing to sneeze at. but for us, the piece de resistance were the gorgonzola tater tots - o.m.g. yum! i loved them so much i created a copycat recipe to make them at home since i don't live in ri.(foodieontheside.com/gorgonzola-tater-tots)  if you look at their menu it's easy to see that these guys are the ultimate, from their tempura fried bacon burger to their jumbo kitchen sink cookie. thanks for the great food, luxe! if i'm ever i'm in town again, i'll def be back!

s'mores. hard shake

great burgers, great spot. great place to grab a beer and a quick burger. burgers are pretty good, and the bar food is equally as tasty. not a knock-your-socks off place, but it is a burger joint. i like to go there from time to time.

just ok .... having reviewed the menu online there was suspicion that the emphasis on additional toppings in both the build-your-own burger and specialty burger sections might suggest that the burgers themselves might not stand up on their own. this was mostly borne out by the actual burgers which were fine if unspectacular and lacking seasoning. the toppings we did get -- horseradish mayo and garlic aioli -- were quite good. as a more "upscale" option to five guys and similar burger options, an upgrade to the furniture--particularly the torn upholstery on the banquettes--is necessary. service was good.

great food, excellent casual service. there is something hypnotic about the bar here. it is one if my favorite places down city, but i've managed to over indulge on more than one occasion. the kobe beef burger is heaven on a bun. long live luxe!

after dining at luxe burger, i immediately sensed this was the perfect place for the picky and indecisive. oh and it’s the perfect place for everyone else too, especially if you love burgers! located in the heart of downtown providence, luxe offers a laundry list of toppings, sauces, and fixin’s to pave the way to your own cheeseburger nirvana.

get a fatty melt!

1-2 hour wait,. we were told they had a long wait and that we needed reservations. half the tables were empty. so just for kicks i called later and asked to make a reservation for 10. the brilliant hostess told me they only take reservations after 8:45. hum, we were there at 7:00. so i asked when they could seat us. she said 8:45. well service there is terrible and burgers are ok. cheese is not melted properly and sides are small. go to stanley burger if you are looking for a good burger at half the cost.

room for improvement 4 sure. so, three of us made our way down to providence for a burger and bbq crawl.
my main objective was to hit a place called harry's bar & burger. the other stops were mainly to indulge the rest of the away team. not wanting to eat what i hoped to be the best, first, we hit luxe as soon as we arrived.
they had just unlocked the doors as we entered. despite the tacky, retro, décor it was a clean and inviting atmosphere. the server was friendly, knowledgeable and the service was very quick. not wanting to load up, the three of us opted to split two burgers. rings, fries and some mac/cheese were agreed upon for sides. everything came pretty quick which might have been great except that a lot of the food had that rushed feel to it. out of the three of us, two liked the rings. they were of the bread crump type, a little light on the seasoning but crispy and somewhat flavorful. the traditional fries were the frozen kind and needed more cooking time. they were not golden brown and certainly not crispy. all three of us liked the plain mac&cheese although i thought it could use a bit more flavor, it was creamy and the pasta was still al dente.
k. none of us liked the burgers. we ordered one kobe and one traditional. one was to be med/rare and the other one med. both burgers arrived as if they were meant to be served on a raw bar along with oysters and little necks. we didn't order those! they're not even on the menu! i said, it was a burger bar! pay attention! the cheese wasn't even melted. in the end, there was more burger left over than eaten. had this been our main and only stop i probably would have sent them back. as it was, we just took a few bites, observed and discussed how disappointed we were, told the server everything was great and got the hell out of there. under other circumstance, it would have been easy to put that experience behind and move on but…..
my friend had told me that harry's bar & burger was owned by the same conglomerate as luxe. gulp, i struggled to take my anticipation of that place down a notch. easier said then done. curious to know how that went?
well, read my review for that place! after all this was about the luxe so pack up and move on. we did.

good burger joint. some ridiculous creations here that will have you working off the fat for the rest of your life. good burgers and good side dishes. this is the place to go for a burger. you can also build your own how you like it.

burger convert. growing up i was never a big fan of burgers in general (i know, what was i thinking?) but luxe burger was part of my burger lover transformation! i hate onions, and i love that i can pick my own toppings so that no rogue onions get tossed into the mix. recently i've been getting bacon, cheddar and ranch dressing. the milkshakes are also amazing - i had strawberry (with no alcohol) and it was one of the best i've had. not too sweet with the perfect amount of fresh strawberries.

on a friday or saturday night in the summer, sitting outside is great. there is usually music playing, either drifting over from waterplace park or from a live musician who is set up to play for the capital grill, which is right across the walkway. we have never had slow service or cold food.