Elixir Bar & Grill

Elixir Bar & Grill is a dive bar on the edge of downtown, and its double smash burger earned a spot on Abridged's 2026 list of the region's best burgers. Two well-charred patties come with lettuce, onions, American cheese and house sauce.

It is a low-key, no-frills setting, which suits the burger well. Come here when you want a crispy, greasy-in-the-best-way double and a drink, without the wait you might find at trendier spots. It is a smart stop near the Capitol area.