Clark Burger

best burgers and fries I’ve ever had! Yummy boozy milkshakes and specialty beers too.

I realize I am the only 3 star review so far but I have to give my opinion. I thought this place was just okay — maybe I hyped myself up too much because I was REALLY excited about the Poutine. The last time I had it was in Montréal so perhaps that is why I was disappointed. I got the Alouette poutine and it was just okay. I wouldn’t go back again for that but might go back and try a burger based on everyone’s recommendations!

This place kills it. Go with the Clark burger is you’re unsure and the regular poutine. Wash it down with a tasty beer and your day is complete. Can’t miss here.

This is going to be a short review because I really only need 4 words to describe this place…
best. burger. in. towson.
No doubt that Clark Burger has the best burger and fries in the area. Aside from the perfect location next to the movie theatre, Clark Burger is cozy and delicious. Whenever I am confronted with the question «hmm. where should I get dinner?» I always chose Clark Burger!!!

When Clark Burger first opened, they were amazing. The fries were hot, crisp, and soft on the inside. The burgers were always perfectly cooked and created. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for them to become hit or miss. The fries are usually good, however, no longer great. The burgers are sometimes burned along with the bun.
I’ll still hit them up if I want a burger right now. They are still OK.
FYI: Takeout or delivery is not good. Soggy fries and burned burgers every single time. I’ve ordered at least three times just because I kept hoping.

This is a very small, shoebox of a space. There are a few high tops, banquet style seating, and a small bar. Now there is outdoor seating, which was much needed. They have two huge windows they opened up and gave the place an open air type vibe which was nice.
Despite the crowds, food comes out at a decent pace. The burgers here are pretty great. I’ve never had poutine before coming here so I can’t really compare it to anywhere else, but I will say that it is excellent and a must try. My partner and I always split a side of poutine, in addition to our burgers. The bigger size of poutine is enough for an entire meal and/​or to split with a few people.
They have a decent beer selection on draft and in cans/​bottles. They also have adult milkshakes if you are into that kind of thing. I assume they have regular shakes, too, if they have boozey ones.
Forever a fan of this place.

The food was excellent. I’m Canadian and the poutine was divine. It was legitimate poutine. The burger was cooked perfectly and the bun was tasty. The toppings were fresh. They had cold craft beer, but… Tabernac! they didn’t have Canadian beer. Well they had some craft Belgian white ale from Quebec, but no molsons, no Kokanee, no sleemans, no Alexander Keith’s, no Steam whistle, nothing. I would have accepted moosehead. Also all their beer is in cans which is the most uncanadian thing ever.
I would recommend this place for great food and hockey on the tv. If you are a Canadian far away from home missing the sweet nectar in a 341ml bottle you’ll be disappointed.

This is THE place to go to get real Canadian poutine and an incredibly juicy poutine burger!
I cannot rave about this place enough, I went here last night and although it is a relatively small restaurant the food speaks volumes! The menu is pretty extensive and although I’ve only tried the one item, it was to die for!
The burger was perfectly cooked, extremely juicy and perfectly seasoned! I got the Mountie burger which is basically a poutine inside of a burger! Imagine a burger with fries, cheese curds and gravy… Incredible
I ordered the Poutine that came with the fried egg (I’m a sucker) and some kind of mustard aioli — I scrapped the bacon, but if thats your thing then go for it. Being from Canada, I can say that it definitely compares to real Canadian poutine — the gravy and the cheese curds were on point, and the mustard aioli really took it to another level!
I highly recommend you go to this place, I know I will definitely be back! If nothing else go here for the poutine! And then maybe catch a movie next-​door… I recommend Deadpool!

Cool new spot right next to The Senator. Went on a Saturday night and the place was hoppin! But we still found a seat for 4 of us. The star here are the fries and the poutine… Very tasty!
This part of my review may not be popular but here it goes… For a cool, hip joint called Clark Burger… Personally I feel they need to step it up in the burger patty department… The pattys were a bit thin for my liking. In my opinion when a place has the word Burger in the name, the star should be the Burger. The bread, toppings and sauces were all excellent but I would have liked a bit more of a healthy patty.
That being said… I liked it and I’d go back. But don’t get me wrong, if all I want just a great burger I can get that at Five Guys… :(

What stands out most to me about this place is the fries. While I’m no expert at what authentic poutine should taste like, I do enjoy it. Fries are thinly cut and crispy and the gravy is generously poured over. One serving of this is plenty on its own as a meal. If poutine is not for you, I highly recommend the garlic fries. The portions are huge — enough for at least 2 people to share — and the fries are thoroughly covered in shredded Parmesan and minced garlic. The fries are plenty flavorful enough without the truffle mayo that comes along with it. And usually, my breath stinks of garlic afterward — I’m not complaining.
The burgers are solid and all under $ 8. I typically get the Clark Burger. It’s a decent size (¹⁄₃ pound patty), but don’t expect some sort of monstrous size burger that you might find at some of those more fancy sit down burger joints. From my experience, the burgers here are less on the saucy side — I feel like they want you to appreciate the meat and not overpower it. Take note that the burgers do not come with fries — you need to purchase those separately.

«This is what a burger place should smell like» were the first words out of my mouth when I entered Clark Burger. If you’ve ever been inside of a really good burger place, then you know the smell I’m referring to, slightly greasy, full of meat, and like you’re going to have a great burger.
My friend ordered the Clark Burger which was a beef patty, topped with white cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, pickles, and CB sauce. The burger was fairly straightforward, but my friend really enjoyed it, especially the CB sauce.
Clark Burger really emphasizes their Canadian influences on their menu and in their branding, because of this I decided to order the Barque Burger. This burger came topped with Montréal smoked meat, pickles, onions, and spicy mustard. Think of this as a traditional deli sandwich with smoked meat, except over a burger. It was delicious, and something different than the burgers I usually order.
Last, my friend and I decided to split an order of Poutine, which is a Canadian specialty. In case you’re not familiar, poutine is french fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. This was delicious, the fries retained their texture and shape and didn’t become soggy. I would return to Clark Burger for the poutine alone, and next time would probably order the poutine burger — because when in Canada (or the only Canadian eatery nearby).
If you’re looking for a taste of Canada in Baltimore, head over to Clark Burger, and be sure to order the poutine!

I live nowhere near Clark Burger, but I will make a trek out their way when I have a craving for one of the best burgers in Baltimore. I forsake their prepared burger menu and build my own burger. Very simply: single patty, blue cheese, crispy onions, blue cheese mayo. So good, my boyfriend followed my lead and got the same. Coupled with their massive order of garlic fries we share (enough for three people I swear), and one of their many local beers… it’s heaven. Poutine isn’t my thing so I haven’t tried since I like my fries on the crispier side. But for burgers, seriously, Clark Burger is on par with the well known and well loved Abbey Burger.
Bonus: if you’re headed to a movie nextdoor at The Senator, you can get some food delivered to you and they run a small bar with a beer and wine selection in the theatre itself.

Gotta love the food and atmosphere. Small but very friendly bar.
Had the poutine and was ecstatic. So delicious and good enough for a meal all by itself. The bacon, cheese and egg with it were killer!
Nice assortment of beers as well. IPA was crisp and hoppy, wheat was light and delicious.
The Clark Burger was juicy, cooked just right with a nice crisp coming from a flat top.
A perfect night.

Got the alouette poutine, clark burger, and the wake and bacon!
Poutine was perfect. Super crunchy fries and good ratio of everything. Which is when your fries are coated perfectly, nothing gets soggy, and you don’t need extra ketchup or sauce.
The burgers were good (not too oily like many places) but the patties were on the dry side. Probably just what happens when you have thin patties or press on them while they’re on the grill.
Service can be a little slow, but I think it’s worth it!

Cozy and small local burger joint. I really liked the inside and outside, and staffs were nice. Not many tables and seats so I imagine it could get really crowded. Parking may be hard unless they have one in the back.
My burger was pretty good. The bun was actually small so one point I gave up and started using knife and fork. The patty was little dry and tough for me. Maybe I should have requested how to cook the meat. It did not look like being made from scratch but I could be wrong.
It’s still decent burger and I enjoyed it. I would stop by again if I would be in the area but not sure if I would make special trip up there.

The burgers here are definitely a step up from most burger chains. The fact they serve alcohol is a definite plus in my book. My only negatives to the place is maybe the lack of seating during high traffic and the sheer fact that you cannot choose how «done» the burgers can be. The reason most likely is because the patties that are used are quite thin and most likely for those that like a hearty burger will have to order a «double». I do agree that the price of the burgers are a little expensive, but feel that it isnt too expensive for what you get to drive customers away.
The fries here are also done very well. Fresh cut fries and served super hot. I am not one for shakes, but the fact they do shakes differently (alcohol infused) here is a nice addition that may attract another set of crowds.
I am very pleased with this establishment and will come back here often to fix my burger and beer cravings.

REAL POUTINE!!!
I fell in love with this dish during visits to Canada. Not to be confused with fries cheese and gravy. It has to have cheese curds. Aka squeaky cheese. And Clark Burger has it.
The burgers were also very good. With a good selection of toppings. And they have a bar which serves «boozy shakes» amongst others. I was also impressed by the fridge full of local beers. Union. Brewers Art. Heavy Seas.
Right next door to the Senator Theatre. Definitely worth a stop.

Let me preface my review by saying that I am getting over a minor cold. Tonight my husband and I decided to try Clarks Burgers. I went with the Clark Burger, large garlic frites and a union craft pale ale.
I winded up removing the purple onions, pickles and bacon from the burger because it became very salty in my mouth. I had my husband try those items and he admitted to me that nothing was salty so it may have been my taste buds.
The union craft pale ale was okay. It had a weird aftertaste so we are not fans of that beer!

My first poutine. :) as I have nothing to compare it to, it was delicious! I imagine even with something to compare it to I would still find it delicious. My dining partners were more experienced with poutine so now I know to mix up the fries and gravy when I get them so the curds get a little melty.
The Clark Burger was Wonderful! I loved the CB sauce on it.
My friend got the Frère Jacques poutine, and it looked amazing. I definitely need to go back and try the garlic frites, to see if they really are frites, and to try the Wake & Bacon Burger.
Also, I slept for two hours immediately following eating there, so maybe go after the movies, not before.
Only downside is there is no slow time, and seating is scarce.

The second you walk in the restaurant, a giddy little voice in the back of your head will start singing their tagline of «poutine & burgers & beer, oh my» and your happy, stuffed belly will be saying the same thing after you finish eating.
Since this was our first time here, we decided to stick with the basics. A Clark Burger for me, the Wake N Bacon for my husband and an order of The Classique poutine to share. The burgers were juicy and flavorful and had that awesome crust from being cooked on a flat top. Each one was piled high with toppings between nicely toasted brioche buns. My husband felt there was a tad too much Sriracha aioli on his but I had no complaints. As for the poutine, wow. Their fries were thick cut and perfectly cooked. The gravy was also thick and flavorful and in ample amounts. The one thing I would suggest is to let the poutine sit for a good 30 second so the temperature of the cheese curds can come up a bit so they’re nice and gooey.
Note: Be prepared to get messy. The burgers drip and ooze and the poutine is smothered in gravy. Roll up your sleeves, have a stack of napkins nearby and enjoy!