The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse

Stepping into The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse in the Design District might just give you whiplash. The staff is constantly yelling as if they're an In-N-Out at dinner time on a Saturday night to get more patties on the grill, and they’ll impatiently ask you how many of these smashburgers you want—even when they’re empty. At the end of this experience, you’ll get a $25 burger that is served in a to-go box and doesn’t even come with fries. But the chaotic experience (and the hefty price tag) are worth it because this juicy monstrosity is absolutely dripping at the edges—enough so to make us immediately forget about any gripes that we had with this place. There’s no indoor (or restaurant-specific outdoor) seating, so make sure to eat this on one of the public benches fast—otherwise it’ll get soggy. But that’s a risk we’re always willing to take.

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth

photo credit: Carly Hackbarth