Surprise comebacks are rare in the restaurant world. No Bull Burger Bar is pulling one off anyway.
The burger joint — which quietly shuttered its West Ashley location on Ashley River Road last July — has resurfaced in Park Circle, sliding into the space formerly held by Southern Roots at 1033 E. Montague Ave.
The short version: Great burgers. New neighborhood. Second chances taste better with bacon jam.
How We Got Here
No Bull first opened in 2023, born from the Lucky 17 Restaurant Group as a reimagination of its Tex-Mex predecessor, 3 Matadors. Owner Travis Glen built something people genuinely liked — freshly ground smash burgers, hand-cut fries, breaded chicken tenders — the kind of straightforward, done-well comfort food that earns regulars fast.
When it closed last summer, the owners were careful with their words. As the Post & Courier reported, they called it "the end of the chapter, but not the book." Turns out, they meant it.
What's On the Menu
The lineup carries over from West Ashley, anchored by the kind of burgers that make you feel slightly smug about your lunch choice.
The standout: The Southern Charm — two 4 oz. smash patties, fried pimento cheese, bacon jam, and Bull sauce on a toasted brioche bun. It's a lot. It's worth it.
A few deals worth marking on your calendar:
Tuesdays — Buy one, get one (dine-in)
Wednesdays — Half-price burgers all day
They're open seven days a week with dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Why Park Circle Makes Sense
Lucky 17 already has roots in the area — the group also runs Southern Roots locations across Charleston plus Sportsbook at Nexton and Tanger Outlets. Park Circle's tight-knit, food-savvy crowd has been hungry for exactly this kind of neighborhood anchor: casual, quality-driven, and consistent.
No Bull fits.
Whether you're a West Ashley regular making the trek or a Park Circle local stumbling in for the first time — the smash burger era has arrived on East Montague.
📍 No Bull Burger Bar 1033 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston Open 7 days | Dine-in, takeout & delivery available
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