The Best Burgers in Boston

Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (141) • $$

"I wasn't expecting much from the small neighborhood joint. We went on a Saturday for lunch and it was not too busy. The ambience was very family friendly and the food was really delicious. They also had excellent olive oil with bread as a starter. I got the steak tips and Caesar salad and it was mixed perfection. Definitely come again."

The Bullpen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (31)

"I'm not at all familiar with the Fenway area but stopped in here before my first Sox game. While it was busy and a little crowded, the bar line moved quickly, bartenders friendly and crowd was fun. The convenience of using the bar to enter/exit the park is very convenient."

C G K

★★★★☆ 3.7 (263) • $$

"Had a milkshake on a hot day which was difficult to drink because they premade them so it was fully frozen. I had the cookie dough so all the chunks were at the bottom. It was good, but would need remixing at home, which isn't really what I want to be doing...."

Ferry Street Grille

★★★★☆ 3.6 (18)

"This is actually a nice place to have breakfast. I am not sure about what everyone is talking about here, maybe that's cause it was two years ago. All the ladies working here were super nice. We were constanty offered a coffee refill. My bagel was delicous! My husband's croissant even better.It is cash only so we had to count our singles and coins hoping they would be enough. Luckily, they were, also because this place is inexpensive.Again, the people who are working seemed warm and friendly. It was overall a great breakfast experience."

College Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (211)

"little takeout place with a few cute tables outside to sit. solid pizza, nothing too crazy special but it did the job and we were satisfied"

Back Deck

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (665) • $$

"This is my second time I've been here and although I don't really remember what I ate before, I will say that I was quite impressed by the quick turnaround town because I had to go to the museum next-door. I ordered the steak tips and Thai flavored chicken wings. The wings were OK, but I think the sauce and accompanied it made it better. I prefer a little bit more crunchy skin. But the steak tips were delicious, the mashed potatoes and broccoli was just a good balance. Definitely recommend to come here if you want to have a quick bite no nonsense meal in the downtown area for residents visitors."

A.T. O'Keeffe's

★★★★☆ 4 (107) • $$

"Boston, Boston, Boston, Back Bay, Back Bay, Back Bay. Great Irish Bangers, Mash and Fish N Chips get no better. Great location, Great location in the middle of it all. The prices reflect the area. Staff is helpful and work hard to please. Old school Boston feel, in the middle of Back Bay."

Santorini

★★★★☆ 3.7 (120)

Alpha Town Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (41)

"I had some food delivered from this place through Grubhub the other night when I was at work. It was really good.This time I had the chicken wing dinner and I got a side salad and spicy french fries with it as my two sides. I picked ranch dressing for the salad and it was excellent.The food was still very fresh tasting when it arrived to me so that made me pretty happy.I'd definitely order from this place again."

Alta Strada - Wellesley

★★★★☆ 3.5 (286) • $$$

"Came back here for an anniversary dinner after many years and this spot is the same great food and service it always has been. Although very crowded on a Friday night, the service here is impeccable and the food is always really good. I told them ahead of time it was an anniversary dinner and they could not of made it more special. Very attentive and complimentary with even a glass of limoncello at the end. The menu here has not changed much from over ten years ago, same selections pretty much, pasta, steaks, seafood and of course chicken etc. The meatballs here are delicious and so is the chicken parm. The dessert again of my favorite mascarpone and wafers was also a nice treat. Prices are very reasonable here and this is a definite treat...highly recommended."

Tessie's bar & kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (51)

"What a pleasant surprise to stop in this bar on Saturday for a quick lunch! The place is pretty and clean, we had a great chat with the waiter and they seems ro be known for their burgers. We got the Tessie Burger and another build up on an iceberg with blue cheese. The meat was fresh and tasty, the iceberg with Tessie sauce was delicious and refreshing! The coleslaw was crunchy a not too sweet like others, i did enjoy it! Service was fast!will defined come back!"

The Munchie Station

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Big fan of the Munchie Station. First walked by during a soft opening and samples their empanandas. Outstanding, I particularly love the beef, and the chicken. Large empanandas as well, freshly fried etc. SoFN good.The crispy chicken sandwich is also excellent, on par with the top versions available from those 2 national chains. You may pay a little more but highly recommend. I'm lucky to live close, and iv ebeen back numerous times. Those empanandas are stuck in my brain. Heading there now."

Fresh Pita

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"I've driven by this place many times and I love this type of food but my boyfriend is a little reluctant to eat it, so I stopped by one day when I was alone and I am so glad I did! The second I walked in- I was greeted by the wife and her husband was sitting in the booth and I instantly remembered them from their Mineral Spring Avenue Location! I took my son there for Lunch one day- it was years ago-when he was very little and I will never forget that they made him French fries for free- which was memorable just because of how kind they were. I told her I would pay for them but they waved me away! She also wouldn't let me leave a tip today- but I insisted she give the tip to her son/employee.Everything was made to order so I don't understand the reviews saying the food is not fresh because it most definitely was fresh & delicious! I love the chicken falafel combo ! It's my favorite & the meats were juicy and tender. Everything was great and the price was also very good. I hate when I get lunch for myself & the price comes out to over $20- that is just ridiculous in my opinion. My entire meal came to under $15 - which is amazing! My lunch was amazing, the service was wonderful & the price was just right! I highly recommend at least giving it a try and if you don't know what to order- just go with the chicken or chicken and falafel combo and I promise you- it's worth checking out!"

Ethel and Andy's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (49) • $

"Small local community corner store vibes, pleasant Southie staff, got a great steak and cheese out of here today. Hope to return to try some more stuff."

Relish Burger Bistro

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (60) • $$

"I'm quite curious as to why the Westin decided to have a "Burger Bistro" as their main restaurant, which seems to conflict a bit with their glimmering blue glass hotel landmark visible from 128. My company loves using the hotel ballrooms for meetings and firm wide trainings since parking is free and it's a relatively more accessible location than crowding everyone into Boston. Maybe they are going for the gourmet burger image like a Five Napkin? Anyway I wasn't in the mood for a burger while eating with some co-workers so I just ordered a side salad and their chili. My colleagues ordered the largest looking burger and a veggie burger. They looked tasty enough and the fries looked normal. I feel like I've been on such a burger kick lately that it's difficult to impress me with my new gold standard (Black Iron Burger). The server seemed a bit confused at some of our questions but he placed the orders in. We sat near the windows and quite honestly they are super drafty! I felt a chill the entire time from the lack of insulation. We had a great view of the I-95 afternoon traffic. During lunch on a Thursday there were only a few tables occupied. I can't imagine anyone ever coming here specifically for the restaurant. It's more a convenience factor if you are already here. The chili helped warm me up from the polar vortex chill and the salad was just a plain side to fulfill my nutritional needs."

Roxy's Grilled Cheese

★★★★☆ 4.1 (171) • $$

"Roxy's was always on our list when coming to Cambridge and we came in at just the right time for dinner, not packed but not empty either. We chatted with the staff for a bit to figure out what to get. I will say the space isn't that big but it works well for quick in and out service since you order at the counter and they then bring your food to you. Went looking at the menu their were 2 things that really stuck out to me. The Steak N Cheese, I mean I love Cheesesteak and I love Grilled Cheese. Then the Poutine Tots. Again, love poutine and love tots how do I not. The Steak N Cheese was good. Not up to par with the tender ribeye in a true cheesesteak but still got the job done. I feel like the steak was similar to steak emms if you are wondering. The Poutine was more of a let down for me. The tots were good but the curds were over cooked for sure to the point that I didn't even realize there was cheese in those fried balls. To save the tots the Truffle ones saved them. They were very good, and having some tomato soup as well is always the best. Also their is an amazing arcade right behind Roxy's so make sure to check it out."

Mangia Mangia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (64) • $

"Our family absolutely LOVED this charming, family-run restaurant in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood! Dropping in one morning for breakfast, we enjoyed scrambled eggs, omelettes and chocolate-chip pancakes in a quaint but comfortable setting. The coffee was delicious, the service outstanding and the value simply AMAZING. We can't wait to come back for lunch the next time we're in Beantown!"

Village Pizza House

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (105) • $

"We love this pizza place in our neighborhood, and I can't stop coming here! The crust is perfectly crisp, the toppings are fresh, and the sauce has just the right amount of zest. The friendly staff make every visit enjoyable. I highly recommend trying their specialty pizzas - absolute perfection! The aquarium that they have on display is great too."

New York Pizza -Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (331) • $

"Stumbled here spontaneously and was pleasantly surprised! Literally had no expectations coming here.Super flavorful pizza, we got chicken bacon ranch, and it was crispy too - we asked for it extra toasted and it came out perfect. The slices are massive and they cut it in half for us. The slice was $5.50 but it's a big portion size so I thought it was worth it. I think it's great for a night time snack/meal :)"

The Real Deal

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (231) • $

"Solid pizza and they sell slices. Prices are fair, good is good. I like how the slices are quite large too.This is my go-to for cheese pizza.Yumm... people pretty friendly too."

Christo's Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (72)

"Dropped my Neice off at Driving school and peeped this place across the street. Walked in and the team working was busy filling a lot of orders. They greeted and I was asked by two separate people right off the bat if I needed help or ready to order in under 10 seconds. Props. The boss man was also teaching as his team was filling orders, the language was professional and mentoring as his team was receptive and very upbeat. It makes for a very good vibe in this spot.Moving onto the food I grabbed a custom pizza and some crispy flavored wings. Boss. wings are nice and crispy not soggy in sauce. Sauce was coated and didn't over power.The pizza looks amazing and smelled great, generous with topping and a very clean pie! not greasy! First bite had a good cheese pull, the slice held its shape well and I am stoked about this pie to share with my Neice and fam afterwards! Overall I am very happy I stepped into this establishment. Definitely found a gem in West Roxbury! Thumbs up familia! Great place to eat! don't hesitate to order!"

Greenhouse Kitchen Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (134) • $

"I think this is a decent spot for a quick meal. The pasta was very over cooked, not close to Al dente. A no no for the Italian in me! However, the sauces were flavorful. I had both chicken Parmesan and an Alfredo paste. The takeout was quick and easy."

The Broadway

★★★★☆ 3.5 (238) • $$

"I went here for Saturday brunch and really liked it. I got the tiramisu pancakes and the loaded potato skillet. The loaded potato skillet was amazing! The pancakes were pretty good but not great. I would go back for the potato skillet again. Service was reasonably fast too."

Sammy's Pizza And Fried Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3 (3)

"I've only had their cheese pizza by the slice and it is PHENOMENAL. They don't cheap out on the cheese and the dough sauce and cheese is perfect. It's not too heavy a slice and I LOVE it every time I go. I also love that they have a great selection of sodas like grape Fanta brisk iced tea and others you don't usually find. The store is very clean and I've had the same man at the register and he is very polite. I really want to try the other items on the menu as well. It's Halal!"

LoLa Burger

★★★★☆ 3.5 (101)

"Overall Lola Burger is a win. Its a nice, moderately sized American restaurant that mostly serves burgers, wraps, sandwiches, etc... The decor is modern and simple and the venue can seat maybe 40 to 50 people at tables and 12 to 15 people at the bar. I'm a sucker for TV's (4 of them) with sports and they deliver, although (and this is being nit-picky) the TV's are too high when you're sitting at the bar. Another nit-picky note--if it's cold outside and you're sitting at the bar, you're going to get a breeze every time someone opens the door. These aren't things that would stop me from coming, just notes from improvement. My bartender was pretty straight forward and didn't really offer me much of her personality but whatever. I ordered a custom burger--double stack ($21), medium well, American cheese (no extra charge), lettuce, tomato, pickles, the Lola Spicy Sauce ($2), Avocado ($2) and Simple fries (no extra charge).The burger was solid--definitely a 10/10, it was sizable, the Lola Spicy Sauce hit and was spicy but tolerable. The fries were a little too simple for me, not that it wasn't loaded, but they were a bit thin for a restaurant in my opinion. They were McDonald's sized (but much better than McDonald's). They gave me A LOT though and they were well seasoned. I was struggling to finish my meal because it's a fair amount of food, but I'm a trooper. Overall there's a few things that I wish were better or different, however this is a really nice spot and I'd certainly return and recommend."

The Kenmore

★★★★★ 4.5 (80) • $$

"Was at The Kenmore today...8/11/2024. What a superlative place. Both of us had a hamburger for $6.75 and shared a hot dog, which was $4.50. The burger, on a brioche bun--cooked a perfect medium-rare--had bibb lettuce, tomato and pickles. It was one of the most flavorful burgers I've ever had.The hot dog was on a buttered hot dog roll. Again, one of the best hot dogs ever. Even better than the food was the service and staff. 5-star all the way. This place is a right on Commonwealth Avenue, and a 7 minute walk to Fenway Park. Nice and airy with sweet outdoor seating."

Boston Kitchen Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (310) • $

"This NY style pizza joint truly delivers a slice of heaven! The pizza, boasting a perfect blend of chewy crust and gooey cheese, is a savory symphony for the taste buds. At only $5 a slice, the generous portions make it a steal, ensuring both your appetite and wallet leave satisfied. A delicious, affordable slice of the Big Apple right in your hands."

Mainely Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.7 (50)

"Enjoyed my lunch here. I ordered the Chicken Tender Basket which came with french fries and 4 tenders. We also got an order of onion rings to split. The tenders didn't come with a sauce, so when I asked for one, I was told they only had bbq or a chipotle mayo. This was a little disappointing as I expected honey mustard or something. I ended up using the chipotle mayo which was good. They have ketchup near the utensils but not what I usually use for chicken tenders. Sauce aside the chicken tenders and fries were good.The beer-battered onion rings were really good, but they didn't give a lot for the price. They come with the chipotle mayo which paired nicely.Overall I liked the food and the Maine theme but almost $40 for small portions was a lot. Would eat here again if in the area."

Oak Bistro

★★★★★ 4.7 (75)

"Came here with my team of 10 and had a really amazing meal. Apps especially-layered potatoes, truffle fries, short rib croquettes, citrus salad, peach burrata salad, Brussels- rave reviews from everyone on those.Entrees were all good but reviews more mixed on enthusiasm. Scallops were as good as the apps, as was the mushroom risotto and chicken. Gnocchi was a little bland and short rib pasta good. Ambience is fun, server friendly and competent, cocktails and beer enjoyed by those who imbibed. Highly recommend!"

Moon & Flower House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44)

"Card minimum $15.Amazing food. Got the popcorn chicken and wings and slush drink. All were amazing!Wings are spicy despite not being sauced up.Their popcorn chicken too has a neutral batter taste.Slush is very slush -- like very much an iceeSmall space - no place to eat or restroom."

Bred

★★★★☆ 4 (292)

"**Updated review**I came back because I believed in the beignets. They were bomb . The place was very clean, with a cute fig tree at the entrance. The service was EXCELLENT. Everyone was nice, especially the cook who made the order. I also tried the classic burger, which wasn't bad. Fries was still heavy with grease, but you know I ate them anyways and it was good."

Sal's Lunch

★★★☆☆ 3 (11)

"Another review from the boyfriend:Like Mangia Mangia, Sal's (or Chez Sal, as a poster inside the restaurant says for some strange reason) gets three stars for being a convenient lunch option w/ non-italian offerings in the north end. I would probably have to give it one star if I were reviewing it in any other context, though. While it has some of the standard italian fare you can expect anywhere around there (italian, eggplant parm, and chicken parm subs) you can pretty much get whatever kind of sandwich you want. They also have daily specials, which include hot options like meatloaf, chop suey, etc. They also have one or two soups of the day, which you can get "free" with the order of a sub (they actually charge 25 cents for the soup when you get it w/ a sub).The food in Sal's is sort of gross. I think they don't change the oil used to deep fry things often enough, because when you get a chicken parm sub, for instance, it just has a certain taste to it that is not right. In general, none of the food seems that fresh. Although they have a back room (a glorified closet) w/ a stove in there w/ something always cooking.In addition to the subpar food, the entire restaurant is just sticky. Even the backs of the chairs are sticky.But there are some things to like about Sal's. The women behind the counter are very friendly, it's cheap ($5 for a sub ($4.50 w/o soup) and $4.00 for a sandwich). There are always old ladies from the nursing home across the street hanging out in there (affectionately known as the ladies of sal's), which gives it that north end neighborhood feel that I like. Also, it can be an adventure every time you order a sandwich, because if you don't exactly specify what you want on it, they'll just sort of put whatever they feel like on it. This of course has mixed results. They also have really cheap breakfast options, though I haven't tried them yet.But, in the end, going to Sal's isn't about getting quality food. It's about embracing convenience and filth. Because sometimes there's nothing better than sitting down for a greasy hamburger club sub that you eat while perusing a copy of the Herald, with the occasional glance toward the televison to see what is happening on the soaps. Long live Chez Sal."

Boston Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (110) • $$

"Immediately YES. The minute I walked through the door, I knew I came to the right place. I love a good sports bar, and this place delivered!My husband and I stumbled upon this place accidentally and decided to go in for dinner. We sat at the bar and ordered some "tall" beers. I got the fish & chips for my entree and my husband got steak tips. My fish was a huge flakey filet that was fried perfectly in a lovely light batter. I loved the tartar sauce and coleslaw that came with it - my only complaint is I wish I had more of each as they were both delicious!My husband said he enjoyed his steak tips and they were cooked to a nice medium-rare, as requested. I tried his mashed potatoes and green beans which were just the basics cooked perfectly. If we lived closer, we would definitely be here all the time!"

CitySide Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3 (454) • $$

"I've now gone twice in the past 4 days. I'd describe Cityside as classic pub food meets good music and indoor/outdoor restaurant vibes. My order a few days ago (not pictured): I got the fried chicken sandwich with fries and a black berry downeast. Exactly what I needed to fulfill my chicken sandwich craving as well as a solid berry downeast flavor on tap coming in clutch to sip on while chatting with friends. Awesome music. They've got 90's rock and alternative music on repeat. Needless to say we had a blast. 4 days later: I ordered nachos and a mimosa. My boyfriend got Buffalo tenders and a mimosa. We both loved our meal and left the place full. The mimosas were perfect on a warm Sunday morning. The highlight this time around was definitely the seating situation. Now that their outdoor patio is open (after having been under construction for a couple years I wanna say), we were able to enjoy a stunning view of Cleveland Circle as we sat on the second floor while enjoying our meals and drinks."

Granvitor Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (11)

"Granvitor recently opened in the neighborhood. Got the large buffalo chicken pizza and it was really good. The crust is perfect, has a nice crisp and is able to support the toppings."