The Best Burgers in Boston

Boston Burger

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1302) • $$

"Amazing CUSTOM SHAKES. And these shakes look as good as they taste. When I go to Boston this is the must go to location every-time. Try the shakes trust me they are out of this world with flavor and smooth. They always hit the spot freshly made. BOSTON BURGER #1 Service is great very attentive staff. Very knowledgeable of the menu and the place is always clean. Great atmosphere!! West vs East These SHAKES win everyday!!"

Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1377) • $$

"While visiting Harvard, we decided to grab lunch in the area. I had my dog with me, so we ended up here due to their outdoor tables that welcomed dogs. Plus, they even have a dog menu!Even though we were seated outside, our server was very good about checking up on us with a cheery attitude. The menu has a huge variety of burgers with unique names from Joe Biden to iPhone to Swifties --kinda lovin' it. We ended up choosing the Triple "D" ($24.95) and Chicken Wings ($15.75). The burger is stacked with double patty, cheese, grilled onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce. It's so huge that it's being held together with an entire spoon! It can get overwhelming, so I'm glad we shared this one. The wings were just OK though as they were kind of small and sauces were nothing special. I probably would've enjoyed it better with ranch too.Anyways, pricey spot to grab a meal and taste was nothing special. It seems this spot is super popular with celebrities though."

Boston Burger - Somerville

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1011) • $$

"Just Do it! Include Boston Burger into your plans. I saw the pics. I thought to myself this place has catchy shakes- their food can't be good. I was wrong. I am admitting it. Sorry Boston Burger Company for my judgement.2 kids, one adult. 3 cookie dough shakes $51 later- no regrets. The cup rolled in vanilla frosting. Cookie cereal bites meticulously lined up in the frosting. A skewer in the shake topped with an ice cream sandwich and a god of cookie dough. Oh wait want more dough, no worries! Dough inside the shake and an extra gob on the side! Chocolate syrup, whit cream and a cherry! It was what cookie dough dreams are made of! The food... The pulled pork egg rolls with fried Mac and cheese... There for it! But the win was the dip they served it with! The 420 burger split three ways because I knew th se kids cannot handle the shake and their own burger! And it was a good assumption. The burger was delicious! Their bbq sauce was very flavorful. Their coleslaw- win! I love a coleslaw that's juicy. The kids loved their potato chips (pretty sure they make their own- cape cod style.)Pro tips: kids can't finish the shakes and the merch is hilarious"

South End Buttery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (1061) • $$

"Such a hidden brunch restaurant gem located in the South End. After eating here I was about to make my next reservation. Truly delicious brunch food!I came here with my best friend on a Sunday morning and we were seating on the lower level restaurant floor. It was so cute and decorative inside, I loved the vibes. Half of the business is a cafe, and the other half is a sit down restaurant. The service was good and we got our food at a reasonable time despite the restaurant/cafe being on the busier side. I ordered Huevos Rancheros, which were AMAZING! Definitely one of the best in Boston. My friend ordered a smoked salmon breakfast dish, which she really enjoyed as well. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, and there was a party on my plate. I really enjoyed the fresh salsa w/ cojita and mashed avocado as a compliment to the dish. Great food. The home fries, were truly something to write home about. I am not usually a home fries person, so I was hesitant, but these were one of the best I've ever had. My only wish was that were would be more corn tortillas to fill up. By the end of the Sunday brunch, I completely cleared my plate clean. Highly recommend if you're in the South End!!!"

Charlie's Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (959) • $$

"Charlie's Kitchen has a pretty solid burger. It also has a cool ambiance and friendly service.Charlie's Kitchen has been around since 1951, so those decades is in a way proof that Charlie's Kitchen is doing something right. But, as they say, the proof is in the pudding (or in this case, the burger) and these burgers are a pretty strong testament of the quality of their burgers.All in all, Charlie's Kitchen is a great destination if you ate in the area and looking for a solid hamburger."

Emmet's Irish Pub & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (487) • $$

"Violin playing when we walked in, very friendly waitstaff, bar tender was sweet and gave great service! Got a Guinness from the tap was delicious, Shepard pie was superb, really flavorful and big enough to share. The bar itself is a typical Boston bar, nostalgic and fun"

Lee's Burger Place

★★★★☆ 4.3 (377)

"Best burger in Boston hands down! Whenever I am craving a giant, the size of my face, mouth watering burger, it has to be a burger from Lee's burgers! This location is not that big but it has a few tables and stools to dine in. It's an order at the counter and if you dine in they bring you your food to the table. My bf and I were craving juicy burgers so we drove up to Lee's. It was busy Saturday night, they had a lot of pick up and orders to go but we found a table to sit and dine in.I ordered the usual which is the two patty Lee's burger and my bf got their other signature burger.The fries came out first and they were perfect! They were super crispy and thick just how I like them.Our burgers came out next and they came out nice and hot! My Lee's burger was neatly wrapped up to keep it together because it was fully loaded! My burger was packed with bacon,peppers, grilled onions, fried egg and french fries and it was amazing! It was challenging to keep it together as I enjoyed every bite but I managed to devour it just fine. It really hit the spot!"

Eagle's Deli

★★★★☆ 3.7 (478)

"Simply Awesome! It's all good at Eagle's Deli. The Burgers are legendary. That's it! now go there and eat a burger.Until the next review, My Best!"

Belle's Burgers and Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.8 (446) • $$

""Yeehaw" was the first word that popped in my head when I walked into this establishment! this has a nice western theme to it and they have a great selections of burgers in terms of meat Angus ,grass fed,impossible burger. I really enjoyed my Angus burger with Swiss cheese and onions, and I literally woofed it down they also had the fresh sweet potato fries, but next time I'm gonna try the hand cut regular fries because this is what they're known for. I also had their freshly orange spritzer. So refreshing! I will definitely come back here again."

Boston Burger Company

★★★★☆ 3.6 (477) • $$

"I use to come here during high school / college years and I remember this was the best burger spot I've ever been to. I moved out of Boston for a few years but coming back to Boston Burger Company as an adult still hits the same. The music and vibe was good. The service was excellent. The food is epic. It is a vibe.We got the mini mac-ancini for appetizers. It was alright but honestly, if you want an epic burger, I would stay clear of appetizers because their burgers fill up the digestive system. I was good for lunch and dinner because of this one meal.I usually go for the kitchen sink burger when I was younger and remember loving it. This time around, I went for the 420 burger. It is absolutely crazy to say the least. It is so stacked. Probably called the 420 because you have to be that high to have a burger so crazy. I mean...look at the toppings. Mozzarella, mac & cheese, onion rings, bacon, more cheese, drizzle over bbq sauce. Ridiculously awesome. Get the burger medium rare and it is a burger dream come true. Overall, I would come back if I am in the area. Highly recommend for burger lovers."

Snappy Pattys

★★★★☆ 3.9 (330) • $$

"My husband and I both enthusiastically agreed that this was the best food we've had in a while. Seriously the food hit every mark. The chicken was incredible quality with a delicious brine, and the French fries were perfectly crispy and salty. The drink was AMAZING (the server told us they infuse their own vodka). The service was always prompt, attentive, friendly, and fast. The outside area was adorable - twinkle lights and a large screen TV playing Hulu. We were so happy to sit outside with our baby and Frenchie. There were 3 other children and babies outside so it was a very welcoming environment for families. We live in Lynn and were just passing through the area but we both agreed we'd make the drive just to come here. We loved this gem and can't wait to come back!"

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."

Brickhouse Pizza & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (264) • $

"Family lives a block away and I make sure to go at least once whenever I come home. Super friendly, excellent food, seating is limited but who cares when youre grabbing lunch/dinner. Not much parking, but theres space to pull over and run in/grab your food. Amazing pizza, amazing subs and wraps. Ive ordered a good portion of the menu over time and everything has been great. Cant say enough great things."

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."

Copper House Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (384) • $$

"Don't really know why this place has TWO different listings on Yelp in the same city in nearly the same place with two different street addresses at the time of writing this review. But I'm just gonna talk about the one Yelp allowed me to check into upon this visit.Now, I'm pretty familiar with Winter street. Considering I frequently visit the likes of Ruth's Chris and Jimmy John's. That said, I was quite surprised at how easy this place was to spot, despite being located on a corner smack dab next to the interstate. It also probably helps that it's conveniently attached to a hotel. Not a very extravagant one either.So, you can imagine my surprise at the execution of the menu. On this day, I went full seafood mode and ordered the clam chowder and some fish n' chips.I kid you not when I tell you this clam chowder is possibly the best I've had in the area since Providence. Creamy, brilliantly seasoned with fresh bacon bits, plenty of clams, potato and veggies, this soup was a solid 10 out of 10 for me. I only needed to add minimal additional seasoning, if any. No complaints here! Totally getting a bowl next time.The fish n' chips were...different from what I expected. It seems that almost every other place I visit here goes with the beer battered style breading. But this place uses more of a 4C style breading. It's not bad, actually! Gives the fish a crispiness that's quite refreshing. Even the fries were Grade A. Though the fish portion was a bit small compared to the mountain of fries they gave, I'd call this one a 9 out of 10.Oh, a coworker of mine also let me sample some fried veggie dumplings he ordered (forgot to mention this was a work luncheon). Let me tell you...these things were seasoned to the nines! I was seriously impressed! They reminded me of the Yaki-Mandu I used to have during the time I spent in Korea. But, I digress. Point is....these things are good as hell and I recommend everyone try them. Solid 10 out of 10.I definitely want to return to this place because there are actually a number of other dishes I wanna try; particularly the shrimp scampi. I'm a bit disappointed there aren't more photographs for this place. Guess it'll be up to yours truly to change all that. The Copper House Tavern is worthy of 5 perfectly brewed cups of New England clam chowder out of 5."

Moon Flower House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (200) • $$

"Some of the freshest crispy chicken put into a sandwich and this is it! The chicken does seriously remind me of the KFC chicken you find in China. It really takes you down a nostalgic memory if you've ever had KFC in China. Overall, the chicken sandiwch is really up there with some of the best I've had!! Just so juicy and crispy on the outside. The barbecue wings were just okay, but the fries were really good - potato-y on the inside and crispy shelled. In addition, I thought the cute cartoon with the moon face and flower in hand was super cute and a nice touch to their bags and packaging. It felt really nice and cute to unwrap my sandwich from a small bag with that cartoon. I will certainly be back often for more chicken sandwiches!!"

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."

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 :)"

Mama's Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 (202)

"Dining method: CateringItem(s) ordered: I ate the Cleopatra wrap, but we ordered several others.The review: The cleopatra wrap was brimming with tabouli (tabbouleh?) and flavor. For a vegan option, it proved very filling and flavorful. That being said, the falafel was very dry and, in the middle of a work meeting, that might not be the best to have in your throat. The catering arrived slightly late into the meeting, so I would just make sure they know if there's a hard deadline. Wonderful service. Everyone enjoyed a variety of the other wraps and sandwiches with meat, and said they were very good. I would totally go back to see what the actual restaurant looks like, and would love to try one of the Greek wraps next!"

Lee's Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (208)

"We arrived to town 9:30 and this was just about the only place open. We were so grateful! There is something for everyone. We got a teriyaki burger, chicken parm sandwich, classic cheeseburgers. You can get salads too if you wanted. Or even an avocado smoothie. Easy order at the screen near the door and quick service, plenty of seating, plain decor. We got a medium order of fries to share among the 4 of us, it was HUGE. Probably a small order would have been enough. Fries are thick cut and came out piping hot with a nice crisp exterior."

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."

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."

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"

Gordon Ramsay Burger

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (159)

"I'd only been to the one in Vegas, and this is a while back. I'm not sure if my burger standards have increased over time, but didn't think the burger here was nearly as good as what I remember from the Vegas location. Tried the Hells Kitchen burger. It was fairly flavorless and dry. I think that they should have added more sauce. Also maybe use better quality beef. No wait, which was a nice change. Prices reasonable for a Ramsay joint (although does not include fries)."

Tasty Cafe & Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (147) • $$

"So cute! I've always seen a crowd outside but took a year to actually try. And I'm upset with myself that it took me so long. Tasty is giving a hybrid of coffee shop and diner vibes. And I'm living for it!The French toast is so fluffy and pretty cooked. The tater tots were hot and crispy and salty. The smoothie are also really TASTY!"

Pita Plus Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (73)

"This is a much appreciated addition to the neighborhood! We popped in for dinner on a week night shortly after they opened. The shop is small, with an open kitchen. Cold foods such as fresh veg and pasta salad are in cooling trays that can been viewed through a plexi-glass wall. Everything looked nice and fresh. The grill is also behind this plexiglass wall along the right side of the shop.A large, lighted, wall mounted menu is to your right as you enter with an alcove to stand in as you read. This way traffic can easily flow around those who haven't decided on their choices yet.I thought about ordering on-line for pick up, but my SO wanted to stop in to order. The on-line menu has a few more offerings than the in-house and paper menus have so check that out before you go!We ordered at the register located at the end of the counter at the back of the shop. Staff here are all pleasant. Kitchen staff asked waiting guests questions about their food preferences to be sure their meal was to their liking.There are four metal tables and chairs along the wall to your left, and counter seating along the window over looking parking/Cowesette Ave. Everything is very clean.They had several pick-up orders in process when we arrived, a group was ordering at the register and another group walked in after us. The kitchen staff seem to be working well together and it only took about ten minutes or so for our order to begin being made.The food is good quality. Vegetables very fresh. Spicy sauce is a nice level of heat, not crazy hot. The grape leaves are stuffed with seasoned rice only (i.e. meat free) and their spanakopita is nicely seasoned. I think they use a steam table to reheat it, so the nice crispy philo dough was soft, but otherwise it was perfectly delicious. They share parking with other businesses in the strip mall, so there's a good amount across the lot. I did not see a restroom, but there must be one in the back. Right? We definitely plan to stop in again to try some other items. If they decide to offer kabobs my SO will be thrilled!"

Santorini

★★★★☆ 3.7 (120)

A&B Kitchen • Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (143) • $$

"Victoria was very sweet to seat us even though we had reserved a table at a neighboring A&B by mistake...Great food, very attentive wait staff made this an excellent pre-Celtic game meal!French onion soup, amazing burgers and incredible pretzel bites made sure we were ready to cheer on Jason Tatum and the Celts!"

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!"

Crushed Peppers Pizza and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (97) • $$

"Alright fellow norwoodians look no further for the best chicken wings in town, I have crawled Thru thick and thin like Andy in the shit pipe from Shawshank redemption. From taste to quality of the wing the badly Larry in the kitchen really knows his stuff. All around solid pizza spot but if your a wing guy slam your car in park and head on in."

First House Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (105)

"This spot id pretty solid with awesome food and pretty stellar service. My friend and I needed burgers and she needed a martini - because she's a mom and that would also drive me to drink.... I needed a burger and avocado. They had a burger with caramelized onions, avocado and bacon - it was freaking delicious and came with TOTS!!! Like any bar - later at night you get the annoying loudmouth or too and the service starts going downhill..."

Grill 352 & Kabab

★★★★☆ 4.1 (76)

"For whatever reason, England's #1 late night takeaway food hasn't caught on in the US. I am always surprised that Kebob shops never really caught on here in this country. There's nothing better than a plate of spicy rice and grilled meat to help soak up the grease after a long night of drinking. For lunch, it's a tasty and somewhat healthy option.The prices here aren't exactly cheap (in the UK you can get kebob and rice platter for about $7 US) ... here for a plate, you're looking at $13-$15 depending on the meat. They do have gyro meat wraps for around $8 which are pretty good. Just know that you'll get a LOT of food for your money. And there's really nothing quite like Kebob Shop rice. It's fluffy and flavorful. Imagine the best rice pilaf you ever had.The meat is marinated so it's super tender and flavorful. It's halal meat ... so it's sourced in an ethical way. All meat is cruel but you can at least take some comfort in the fact that Halal meat is as humane as you'll find when it comes to that. The white sauce included is the stuff of legend ... basically a hopped up version of ranch dressing. NYC Halal food stands have become legendary and a similar taste can be had here, albeit not mixed together into one plate or 'bowl-style' with white sauce as is more common in NYC.Each dish is made to order, so give yourself 15-20 min. to wait while your order is prepared. This won't be 'grab and go' the way it is in London. The taste is fresh, so what you pay for in wait time, you make up for in quality. You can order online for pick up but twice I've pre-ordered online and I got there and they had no record of the order. So now I just order in person and wait in the car.The menu is fairly extensive and the paper menu has more options than the web menu. There are lot of different combinations. They have currys, such as chicken tikka masala as well but I've not tried those. The inside is very basic ... the outside and kitchen/order area is not for the faint of hearted. While ordering from the window for takeout, try not to look into the kitchen area. Trust me, it's better you don't.Overall, if you are looking for very tasty, fresh and somewhat healthy food ... big portions and a not-so-typical experience ... look no further. If you want a super-spotless, fast service Chipotle-type of experience, this is not your spot. Try it once and you'll know whether or not it's your thing. I had it a few weeks ago for the first time and have been back 7 times since."

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!"

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."

Maria's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (61)

"I've been meaning to come here because I live in the area and walked by the new construction several times before they opened this year. I was happy that we stopped in to have dinner. The place is brand new and immaculate and my husband has already eaten there before so this was a real treat for me.I tried the $15 lamb chops which was accompanied with roasted potatoes, pita bread, and a small greek salad. I certainly enjoyed my chops since all of them were gone in two seconds and they gave a generous amount of potatoes which my husband helped me eat. I sampled some chicken kebabs and it was so good. The potatoes have a lemon tart rosemary and oregano flavor... Very healthy.We were lucky to sit down since they primarily do a lot of takeout. It was very nice. What's nice about the menu is that they have regular takeout food like burgers and salads and pizza. I haven't tried them yet but if I'm in a mood I certainly will give them a shot."