richmond’s OG smash burger

In 2023, after three years on the move, Smashed RVA established a permanent home at 1600 Brook Road in Richmond’s Northside. The restaurant carries forward the same spirit that fueled the pop-up days—simple, crave-worthy burgers, rotating specials, and a strong connection to the community—now in a space where we can continue to grow. Our focus remains the same: keep things approachable, deliver consistent quality, and serve Richmond with the energy and hospitality that made Smashed RVA what it is today.

Meet Michael

Michael Marshall is the chef and owner behind Smashed RVA, a Richmond burger spot that grew from a scrappy pop-up into a neighborhood favorite. He got his start in restaurants young, working his way up from the dish pit to cooking in some of Richmond’s well-known kitchens. Along the way he picked up both fine-dining technique and a love for simple, straightforward food that people actually crave.

In 2020, he took that experience and launched Smashed RVA, rolling out crispy, aggressively seasoned smashburgers at breweries, shops, and events across the city. His approach was consistent and community-driven—showing up week after week, building a loyal following, and keeping things fun with creative specials. By 2023, all that hard work came together when he opened Smashed RVA’s first brick-and-mortar home in Northside. For Marshall, it’s still about the same thing: good food, good people, and staying true to the pop-up spirit that started it all—with one simple motto guiding it: make the best possible burger.

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SMASHING REVIEWS

  • "Their vegetarian burger and fries are so delicious. They have an option to get a single or double patty. I chose double. They also have spicy limeade that they make in house and it’s really refreshing! Chill environment and good service."

  • "The plain Jane Burger with two patties was perfection. And the fries were really good too. Very friendly and fast service. Beautiful day to sit on the patio and see the city in the distance."

  • "The best smash burger I've ever eaten! Wow! I had the OG Smash and my wife had the Smash Chopped Cheese. My kids ordered the Mac Smash and Plain Jane Smash. We shared some Smash fries and washed it all down with Smash RVA Baja Limeade and complimentary water."

  • "Well I have to these were some of the best burgers I've ever eaten. The staff were very nice and helpful. The outside seating and inside was nicely laid out, but it was the burgers and homemade fries thst made this a special place. My son, grandson and myself loved the food. We will be back and we hope everyone enjoys the food as much as we did."

  • "Best burger ever. Because the patty is so thin, it has tons of flavor. Cajun fries are so good that it makes me cry ."

  • "Absolutely the best burger I’ve ever eaten. The Mac Smash double was perfection on a bun. The burgers are crispy, the pickles, bun and Mac Sauce made it fabulous. The fries were lightly seasoned and crispy. Everything was cooked fresh and can’t wait to go back again!"