By all accounts, the Grill 246 American Diner has been a smashing success.

“It was delicious,” said Cynthia Eichenlaug, who had the mushroom and Swiss smash burger during her first visit to the restaurant. “The beef is delicious. It has that chargrilled flavor because it’s cooked like a steak.”

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