Burger Master Drive In — Restaurant in Gatlinburg

Burgermaster – A Tasty Gem Nestled in the Mountains of Townsend, TN

If you find yourself in Townsend, Tennessee, don’t miss the chance to stop at Burgermaster—a true hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. This charming, no-frills roadside spot delivers big on flavor, nostalgia, and local hospitality.

The moment you pull up, you’re greeted by a cozy, classic atmosphere that feels like a step back in time. Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the mountains, Burgermaster offers a laid-back setting that makes you want to slow down and savor every bite.

The food? Absolutely fantastic. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, with that perfect grill-seared taste that’s hard to beat. Their crinkle-cut fries and hand-spun milkshakes are the perfect comfort food companions. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve.

What truly sets Burgermaster apart is the warm, welcoming vibe. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the staff treats you like family. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel right at home—where good food and good company come together in the best way.

If you’re exploring the Smokies and craving a great burger in a beautiful mountain setting, make sure Burgermaster is on your list. You won’t be...

We were looking forward to trying this place due to seeing the lines and hearing how great everything was. However, we were not impressed. I had a dbl cheese burger and fries and my wife had a regular cheeseburger and fries. It was obvious the burger patties were frozen and cooked prior to serving, but these were over cooked and dry. Staff was friendly enough, but we were told we would have to add our own condiments onto our burger after ordering, which makes me question quality right up front. Cheese was apparently American cheddar, which was tasteless on the dble I had....meat was extremely bland, way overcooked, zero seasoning, and making us add our own condiments (ketchup,mustard,mayo) to this patty made me regret ordering here even more. I will say the fries were good, even though they were nothing more than seasoned cuts from any frozen section of the local supermarket. So my thoughts for a dbl cheeseburger and fries with large sprite, my wife's regular cheeseburger, chocolate shake and fries...for 31.00.....no. I can get a fresher, tastier burger, at any Burger King with fries and shakes for 18.00. This place is way over rated and while it may be the only burger joint in Townsend...save your money, find a local Burger King....you...

I was with my family from a hike at Look Rock Tower and the kids were hungry so we took a short drive to Townsend to Burger Master. Several upgrades to the place since we last saw it. Place looks great. They have a great easy menu to where you can make a decision without feeling overwhelmed and all the food we got (patty melts, grilled cheese, corn dog nuggets, fries, onion rings, chili cheese fries and a cheeseburger) were amazing. Then to top it off we got some soft serve ice cream and the kids loved it!! The line was a bit long however so was every other location but the staff moved people along as fast as they could with very friendly personalities. Not easy keeping a smile when you are trying to make hungry people happy. The atmosphere is outside seating in a beautiful area with lots of shaded areas and a pavilion to enjoy the sounds of the Smoky Mountains. We even took a quick walk over the bridge to see the tubers in the background river. Great job to this place! if we are ever in Townsend again we know where we will take our family again. It will be...