The Best Smash Burgers in New Jersey

The smash burger technique has taken the burger world by storm — and nobody in New Jersey does it better than Red Barn Burgers in Mullica Hill. While plenty of places have jumped on the smash burger trend, we've perfected it with premium ingredients and fine-dining precision.

The smash burger method is simple in concept: take a ball of fresh beef, press it flat on a screaming-hot griddle, and let the Maillard reaction do its magic. The result is a thin patty with a deeply caramelized, lacy crust that's impossibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It's the best of both worlds — the crunch of a thin burger with the flavor of a thick one.

But execution is everything. Our technique starts with grinding our own Certified Angus brisket, chuck, and short rib blend fresh every morning. We portion double 3oz patties by hand — no pre-formed pucks. Each one hits a 500-degree griddle and gets one firm press. The crust develops in about 90 seconds, and the result is perfection.

We finish every burger on Martin's Famous Potato Rolls, because the best smash burger in the state deserves the best bun in America. Soft, pillowy, slightly sweet — it's the only roll that makes sense.

Our chef-owner won first place at the Philly Burger Brawl, which is exactly the kind of credential you want behind your smash burger. He's also a CIA graduate with Union Square Cafe, Stephen Starr, Capital Grille, and James Beard House on his resume. The man knows beef.

Visit us in Mullica Hill at the Old Mill Antique Mall. Combo meals from $14. Order online at redbarnburgers.com.