Martin’s Grill

I finally stopped in to try Martin’s since the open times are limited to the week days for lunch. I wish they were open all day. I got the double bacon cheeseburger combo, all the way. It is the way a burger is supposed to be and the price is so cheap and the portion is huge. This place is great, I haven’t tried any of the other food «yet» but if they make it anything like they make the food I have tried, it’s going to be great.

Dan B.
I ate here 2÷17÷16 and loved the hamburger combo, bacon cheese burger mustard slaw chili with fries + Coke for $ 6.00. I can’t wait to try other dishes. One note: the map is WRONG. The restaurant is located SOUTH of Hwy 5, just pass the stoplight on the right. Martin and his wife are very nice and have been at this location since 1946!

After leaving my hometown of Salem, Ma. and the amazing burgers at The Lobster Shanty, I found the next best thing here in Aberdeen, N.C. It’s definitely a dive, yet everyone is SUPER friendly and the burgers are amazing.
They have a «secret spice» I assume they put on them with just the right amount of onions, mustard, ketchup, mayo, and yes, butter.
When he asks, «all the way», just nod your head yes please, and you’ll thank him after.
The only thing I dislike about martin’s is it’s hours. After four it’s closed and on weekends it’s closed. Boo.
Regardless, it just makes you want to go there more.

Not wanting to eat at a chain or some overpriced local place designed for the wealthy golfers and retirees, I turned to Unilocal and found out about Martin’s Grill.
It indeed qualifies as a dive. Old building, worn tables and seats. I ordered the hamburger steak dinner with macaroni & cheese and rice with gravy. Took longer than it should to bring it to my table, especially since at the time I ordered there was me and one other table that had placed an order — and the other table (that ordered after me) was served first.
The hamburger steak was a good sized portion and served with gravy and onion. Rice and gravy was average, but the star of the meal was the macaroni and cheese, which had just a bit of heat with bits of jalapeño added. Had the macaroni & cheese been typical, this would have received two stars.
I would not suggest bringing families, dates, or business associates here. If you are looking for a bit of local flavor in a dive and arent looking for speedy service, this is a good choice.

Why are you eating burgers anywhere else around Aberdeen?
What? Because it’s after 3 and Martin’s is closed? Thats the only valid excuse.

Had a hamburger steak plate with potato salad and pinto beans. Steak was good, potato salad was excellent and pintos were okay. Hush puppies came with the meal, and they were very good. My wife had the fried pork chops and they were good, with mashed potatos and mac and cheese. My Dad had beef liver with gravy and onions, yams and pintos. He said everything was good. Mom had a vegetable plate, and liked everything except the slaw. Their tea was not that good. We heard a guy at the table beside of us say that his hamburger was the best he had ever ate. I got a banana pudding to go, and it was really good. I would go to Martin’s again if I were in the area. (Martin’s is not open at night.)

If you pass an old gas station in Aberdeen with a sign that say’s Martin’s Grill — HIT THOSE BRAKES. this is an experience NOT to be missed. Recently featured in the fayetteville observer, martin’s is an institution and the holy grail of southern cooking. Originally Martin’s wife Beulah started the tradition of home growing her vegtables, cooking only the best in southern cooking and treating everyone like family. When she passed, the cooking went to Debbie who, with martin, still serve up the best sweet potatoes, fried okra, hush puppies, beans, and whatever else came out of the garden. Their hamburgers are equally wonderful as is their fish… Anyone in the area, this is one not to be missed.
One warning, when you walk in, you may look at the ambiance and doubt my review, but what they save on the torn booths and vintage (read VERY OLD) fit out… they make up for in the best food, at the most moderate prices, you will ever experience. BRAVO Martin!
If you don’t believe me… check out their review…