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Seems everyone is opening a burger joint these days, but not all burgers are equal in stature. Our list of best selections guides you to the most sizzling burgers in town.
An unlikely venue considering its Le Parker Meridien Hotel location (French Fries notwithstanding), but some of the best burgers in America can be found in this faux-tacky joint. Burger Joint consistently ranks among the best restaurants in the city for the classic American burge...
118 W 57th StSandwiched between Blue Ribbon's two Fifth Avenue ventures in Park Slope, Bonnie's might not get the notice it deserves, which is all the better for the locals who keep the place packed on the weekends and weeknights. NYC.com's local experts also rate their burgers as the best to...
278 5th AveIn 2003, Andy D'Amico and Simon Oren opened Nice Matin on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Since opening night, no dish has been more popular than the "5 Napkin Burger." The dish proved so popular, in fact, the duo decided to give the burger its own stage in Hell's Kitchen....
630 9th AvenueHigh-concept simplicity, country-style decor, and high-concept... prices make this joint venture by the people who brought us Little Owl, Joey Campanaro, Gabriel Stulman, and the food of the Mermaid Inn much like the designer torn jeans of the 90's.
54 Carmine StreetAn English-style pub that has some of the best burgers in the borough, and the twelve beers on tap aren't too shabby themselves. Big sports spot, with the two forms of Football – European and American - big draws.
339 9th StreetA friendly pub with long history and great burgers, have your whiskey, beer on tap or cocktail and enjoy the atmosphere. Friendly staff.
16 N. Moore Street (Varick St.)Keith McNally waved his magic wand and updated this old stalwart to new glory. The stylish bistro now seats 85 in a classic setting defined by the same cohesive, subtly transporting aesthetic that has made McNally's other ventures, like the Odeon and Balthazar, deviously attracti...
113 MacDougal St (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.)One of the earliest outposts that cemented Billburg's reputation as fabulously hip minus the Manhattan attitude, the Diner consistently serves excellent new American fare with very casual and efficient service. Whether it's Sunday brunch or a weekday dinner, the food is always in...
85 Broadway (Berry St.)Perennially-popular Corner Bistro is a great hangout in the Village, a beloved institution for its burgers served on flimsy paper plates as well as good draft beer. The ambiance is somewhere between dive and university Bohemian.
331 W 4th St (Jane St.)This burger and beer joint has been popular ever since it was established in 1972 by original owners Jack O'Neill and George Mourges, the "J" and "G" of J.G. Melon. Lively crowds, a decent tap selection and an even better burger, makes Melon's a winner.
1291 3rd AveGreenwich Village sports bar-restaurant serving above average pub fare from seafood dishes to glazed pork ribs. And what's not to love about a bar that serves forty-ounce bottles of Miller High Life in brown paper bags?
169 Bleecker StreetChef Jake Eberle, graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, provides Greenpoint a go to place for French cuisine. Le Fond - means "stock"" - the foundation of many sauces, and the restaurant has become the foundation for neighborhoods culinary experience.
105 Norman Avenue (at Leonard Street)Full service version of beloved FiDi quick service vegetarian lunch spot. Chef Franklin Becker, diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at 27, focus on creating healthy flavorful food using simple and fresh ingredients. Unlike FiDi counterpart, meat is on the menu, including an exceptiona...
333 Park Avenue South (bet. 24th and 25th Streets)You can't miss the huge cow mounted above the Old Homestead's entrance, and this old-school steakhouse continues to please, even after nearly 140 years. While its newer neighbors such as Pop Burger symbolize the current trends in Meatpacking District dining, the charming and conv...
56 9th Ave (West 15 Street)A diverse menu of American classics composed of the highest-quality ingredients sourced from area growers to ensure only the fresheset dishes reach your table. Nothing is prepprepared and the striking ambience of Houston's helps to give everything an air of the new and tasteful.
153 East 53rd Street (Citicorp Building)A favorite of the mini-mogul set, Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest USDA Prime steaks since 1887. But you need not be a mogul to eat here; one of the biggest surprises is the chopped steak (a/k/a hamburger), possibly the very best in New York City, and served at...
178 Broadway (Kent Ave.)Famed restaurateur Danny Meyer opened the Shake Shack as a novel way to bring high quality summer food (burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes) to the masses. The burgers are juicy and come on a great bun; the fries are crisp and tasty; and the caramel shakes and coffee shakes are espe...
Madison Square Park (West 23rd Street & Madison Ave.)This towering inferno of hamburgers is an East Village classic. With crazy-quilt decor and some of the best (and biggest) burgers in NYC, it belongs on every itinerary. The burgers are great, the service is a combination of legendary oy vey and schmalz. And did we mention we real...
131 2nd Ave (St. Marks Place)A restaurant-shaped part of Heath Ledger's legacy, Five Leaves offers a American nouveau cuisine in a maritime setting, with a great selection of soups and sandwiches.
18 Bedford AveThe grill may not be the black iron behemoth the owners originally invented--having been forsaken in favor of a energy-efficient stainless steel monstrosity--but the burgers don't suffer from a lack of flavor because of it!
540 E. 5th StreetThis outpost of the Heartland Brewery franchise focuses—obviously—on burgers of many different styles, including buffalo beef, taco turkey, and even a tuna burger. The selection of beers is impressive, but it's not nearly as exciting as the section of the menu devoted to shakes a...
127 West 43th Street (Sixth Avenue)Executive Chef Brad Farmerie brings global approach to traditional grill fare in this warm inviting place on the Bowery. Focus on grilled meat and seafood, acompanied by seasonal and sustainable produce.
316 Bowery (East 1 Street)Burgers, beer, and wine on St. Marks Place.
33 St Marks PlaceMontreal-style delicatessen.
97A Hoyt StSome of thickest burgers in the city with 50 different topping combinations, and you can get anything on the menu as a chicken sandwich instead of hamburger. Even their delicious salads are big! The decor is bright, fun and relaxed. It's a perfect place for lunch in the midtown a...
766 9th Ave (bet. 51st & 52nd Sts.)This friendly neighborhood gem boasts great nightly specials in addition to their regular menu of comfort food favorites. Come enjoy the fire in this cozy & relaxing space where the staff will make you feel like family.
31 8th AveEasy listening, quick pours, and very solid burgers in Alphabet City.
157 Avenue CFood & drink in East Village near Tompkins Square.
110 Avenue AThe former Centovini gets turned into a burger joint/"winepub" just below the NYU fracas, under the eyes of Lure owner John McDonald and chef Josh Capon.
25 West Houston StreetA panoply of Central European fare nestled cozily in a Park Slope brownstone.
667 5th AveAmerican pub fare that runs the gamut from the traditional—BLT, baked mac & cheese, and burgers—to more contemporary selections like a cholo burger, pico hot dog, and buttermilk chicken fingers.
167 Bedford AveShopsin's, though much ballyhooed by Calvin Trillin in the New Yorker magazine, lost much of its character though retained its central characters when moving to Carmine Street, and then again to the Essex St Market. We never thought much of the food—we got food poisoning at the C...
120 Essex Street (Rivington & Delancey Streets)