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NYC's Best Burgers
Jake’s Steakhouse is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

1. Jake’s Steakhouse

7.8
6031 Broadway, Bronx, NY
Steakhouse · Fieldston · 27 tips and reviews
Corner Bistro is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

2. Corner Bistro

8.5
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This Village landmark with dirt-cheap beer and messy, juicy flame-broiled burgers is almost always packed and open until 4 AM daily.

White Horse Tavern is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

3. White Horse Tavern

6.4
567 Hudson St (at 11th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 140 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come and relax with a beer and a whiskey in this old haunt of Dylan Thomas and Jack Kerouac…you might see Dylan Thomas’ ghost!

4. Molly's Shebeen

7.8
287 3rd Ave (btwn E 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Irish Pub · Gramercy Park · 128 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: This classic bar survived Prohibition by posing as a grocery, and in 1964 was made over in its current style and named Molly Malone’s. Twenty years ago, it was renamed Molly’s Shebeen.

Phebe's is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

5. Phebe's

6.5
359 Bowery (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews

Eric C.Eric C: Bacon tempura!

5 Napkin Burger is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

6. 5 Napkin Burger

6.8
2315 Broadway, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 168 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: There are three locations, each of which have a great atmosphere. Get the original burger which comes with carmelized onions and gruyere cheese and a side of the savory tuscan fries.

Rare Bar & Grill Lexington is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

7. Rare Bar & Grill Lexington

7.4
303 Lexington Ave (btwn E 37th & E 38th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Murray Hill · 161 tips and reviews

Kate G.Kate Goldsmith: They have the best waffle "cottage" fries, and burgers. If it's nice out go up on the roof for a drink afterward and enjoy a nice view of the Chrysler building and Empire State building.

Burger Joint is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

8. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

J.G. Melon is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

9. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Mother's is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

10. Mother's

7.8
347 Graham Ave (btwn Metropolitan Ave & Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY
Burger Joint · Williamsburg · 101 tips and reviews

Brooklyn365Brooklyn365: Burger w/ cheese, Bacon, sweet potato fries, and a great small label beer on the cheap? Hell yes.

The Spotted Pig is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

11. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Black Iron Burger is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

12. Black Iron Burger

540 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Alphabet City · 134 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Try the double patty/horseradish/cheddar/onions meatstrosity called the Iron Horse -- but don't make a habit of it, or you'll never be able to shake your caboose. Read more.

Black Market is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

13. Black Market

110 Avenue A (E 7th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The star of the no-frills menu here is the sizable cheeseburger ($12): Made with well-seasoned, griddled patties, the hefty sandwich oozes melted American cheese from beneath a toasted potato bun. Read more.

Bill's Bar & Burger is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

14. Bill's Bar & Burger

22 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Meatpacking District · 234 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Good for a chill dinner & board game night, but also a great day drinking spot. Get a table in the front area, order the cheeseburger and let the shandys flow like water.

Bill's Bar & Burger is one of NYC's Best Burgers.

15. Bill's Bar & Burger

7.9
16 West 51st St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 355 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Packed during lunch and after work, but we’ll worth the wait for their delicious Classic Burger, Boneless Chicken Wings and Sweet Potato Fries.