Sharky's NSB Smashburgers

Sharky's Smash Burgers: The Story Behind New Smyrna Beach's Best-Kept Burger Secret

If you've been searching for the best smash burger near New Smyrna Beach, the search stops on Flagler Avenue. Sharky's NSB has built a cult following around one deceptively simple menu item: a smash burger that hits every note: crispy, beefy, tangy, and impossible to put down after one bite.

Here's what makes it happen.

It Starts With Real Grass-Fed Beef

A smash burger is only as good as what goes into it, and Sharky's doesn't cut corners here. The patties are made from grass-fed ground beef, which brings a richer, more complex flavor than standard grain-fed beef — slightly leaner, a little more mineral and beefy on the palate, without sacrificing the juiciness a great burger needs. When that beef hits a screaming-hot flat-top and gets smashed thin, the payoff is instant: a deep, caramelized crust (that's the Maillard reaction doing its job) locking in flavor while the inside stays tender. That crust is the entire point of a smash burger, and it's why grass-fed beef, handled right, outperforms a thicker, lazier patty every time.

The Bun: Martin's Potato Rolls

Ask any serious burger person and they'll tell you the bun matters as much as the meat. Sharky's uses Martin's potato rolls,  soft, slightly sweet, sturdy enough to hold up to a juicy patty and sauce without falling apart, but tender enough to practically melt into the bite. It's the same bun beloved by top burger joints across the country, and it's the reason every bite stays balanced instead of turning into a soggy mess.

Hazard Sauce: The Secret Weapon

Every legendary burger has a signature sauce, and at Sharky's, that's Hazard Sauce. It's a house-made blend built on a mayo, ketchup, and mustard base, layered with a proprietary mix of seasonings that gives it a tangy, slightly smoky, slightly sweet kick you won't find anywhere else on the beach. It's spread generously, not stingily, so every bite gets that hit of flavor that ties the whole burger together.

Built Right, Layer by Layer

The rest of the build is classic smash burger done properly:

• American cheese — melted directly onto the patty while it's still on the flat-top, so it goes gooey and drapes over the edges
• Pickles — for the acidity and crunch every good burger needs
• Onion — thin-sliced and smashed right into the patty as it cooks, so the onion caramelizes into the crust itself rather than sitting on top as an afterthought

Stack it all on that Martin's potato roll with Hazard Sauce on both sides, and you get a burger that's crispy on the edges, juicy in the middle, tangy, cheesy, and completely balanced — no single element overpowering the rest.

Why Sharky's Smash Burger Stands Out in New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach has plenty of beachside spots to grab a bite, but Sharky's smash burger earns its reputation because every component is intentional — quality grass-fed beef, the right bun, a sauce you can't get anywhere else, and a classic build executed with care. It's beach bar food elevated to something worth planning a trip around.

If you're on Flagler Avenue and craving a smash burger done right, grab a seat at Sharky's NSB, order the smash burger with Hazard Sauce, and taste what all the buzz is about. sharkysnsb.com