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Best burgers

1. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The freshest oysters we’ve had in the city. Also ask for the “special” burger. It’s not on the menu and its spectacular.

2. Bonnie's Grill

7.7
278 5th Ave (btwn 1st St & Garfield Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Central Slope · 102 tips and reviews

ethan f.ethan finkelstein: get the spicy burger

3. Bonnie's Grill

7.7
278 5th Ave (btwn 1st St & Garfield Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Central Slope · 102 tips and reviews

Donald S.Donald Schwartz: Individualized burger -- will make you disparage franchise food.

4. B&B Winepub

25 W Houston St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Gastropub · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The Bash burger here is a must-try, says Adam Platt. (Bacon jam!) Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Mercer Kitchen is one of Best burgers.

5. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

6. Maggie Brown

455 Myrtle Ave (Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Jenny P.Jenny Park: Great build-your-burger spot. Good spot for brunch ... Try the beryl Evans, it's chunks of corned beef not the straight out of can mush. Only gripe is that most of brunch menu are for herbivores :(

7. RUB (Righteous Urban BBQ)

208 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews

Rev C.Rev Ciancio: Burgers are served on Monday nights only starting at 6 pm. Each week there is a different special. Tell 'em Burger Conquest sent you.

Cafe D'Alsace is one of Best burgers.

8. Cafe D'Alsace

8.6
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

Rev C.Rev Ciancio: Everything here is amazing but be sure to get the Burger D'Alsace, Merguez, Steak Tartare and ANYTHING made with Venison. Read more.

9. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try the incredible lamb burger and get the triple-fried fries on the side.

10. Double Wide Bar & Southern Kitchen

505 E 12th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 70 tips and reviews

Ricky K.Ricky Kim: The burgers are epic prob best in the east village. Quality southern food.

11. Open Door Gastropub

110 John St (btwn Pearl & Cliff St.), New York, NY
Gastropub · Financial District · 76 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Dizon: The burgers are great!

12. Monument Lane

103 Greenwich Ave (at W 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 80 tips and reviews

Ryan W.Ryan W: Try the burger. The taste is life changing!

13. Building on Bond

112 Bond St (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 219 tips and reviews

Matt J.Matt Jacobs: Order the B.O.B. burger. They mix in chorizo and it's tasty.

14. The Rock Shop

249 4th Ave (btwn President & Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · North Slope · 56 tips and reviews

Bill P.Bill Pearis: There's a kitchen upstairs and the burger is very good (shake shack/burger joint style). And only six bucks.

15. Mullane's

71 Lafayette Ave (at S Elliott Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Fort Greene · 107 tips and reviews

eric m.eric mortensen: Get the Back & Blue, medium-rare.

P.J. Clarke's is one of Best burgers.

16. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

17. Highpoint Bistro & Bar

216 7th Ave (btw 22nd & 23rd), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 48 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: KILLER burger + fries

18. Thalia

828 8th Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Theater District · 136 tips and reviews

David S.David Sullivan: Outstanding burger and fries.

Black Shack Burger is one of Best burgers.

19. Black Shack Burger

320 Lexington Ave (btwn 38th & 39th St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Murray Hill · 123 tips and reviews

20. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Anthony Bourdain believes they serve the best burger in New York City, but “getting in is a challenge – try early or late.”

Umami Burger is one of Best burgers.

21. Umami Burger

432 6th Avenue (btwn W 9th & W 10th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 408 tips and reviews
Dassara is one of Best burgers.

22. Dassara

271 Smith St (btwn Degraw and Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 116 tips and reviews
BLT Burger is one of Best burgers.

23. BLT Burger

470 Avenue of the Americas (btw 11th & 12th), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 90 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The “BLT” burger might be the best burger in the city. Especially when paired with a Spiked Milkshake, we suggest Grandma’s Treat.

LT Bar & Grill is one of Best burgers.

24. LT Bar & Grill

8 W 40th St (at 5th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 29 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Gouda Cheese Fries, Smashed Smoked Burger, and a Rated “R” Milkshake, OH MY. Or take a healthier route and get the 10 Ingredient Chopped Salad with any patty on top. Great for the whole family!

Corner Bistro is one of Best burgers.

25. Corner Bistro

8.4
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The burger here is a behemoth; a half-pound of broiled New England beef (sirloin, chuck & top round) is piled high with American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce & deep-fried ruffles of bacon. (RC) Read more.

26. Bar Tabac

8.0
128 Smith St (at Dean St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 211 tips and reviews

Anders R.Anders Ramsay: Try the Schnitzel - Schiznitzel!

Mayfield is one of Best burgers.

27. Mayfield

8.8
688 Franklin Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Crown Heights · 170 tips and reviews

28. Stout NYC

7.7
133 W 33rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 225 tips and reviews

TammyTammy: The Original Stout Burger is cooked to perfection, and ingredients are customized (sauce, type of cheese, veg). You get a dipping sauce for your fries. Try the roasted red pepper and garlic aioli!