The Most Delicious Burgers in Detroit

Public House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (909) • $$

"My friends suggested to meet for a ladies brunch day at the Public House. I has never ate at Public House, so I was excited to finally try the restaurant out. And I wasn't disappointed with the experience!My friends and I ordered the Mimosas Tower, which for four people, still was too much to handle! I ordered the Sausage Scramble, which was really good! And so much food! I ended up having the leftovers boxed up to go. My friends and I shared the Classic French Toast. Overall, the food was really good, the service was good, and the vibes and ambiance was really good! I definitely would check this restaurant out again!"

Royale with Cheese

★★★★☆ 4.2 (688) • $$

"WOW, I've had Royale with Cheese bookmarked since coming back to Detroit in Aug '23. So happy I finally ordered! It was all very tasty, delicious meal of Garlic herb parm fries with Kruncher Burger! While Vanilla milkshake in freezer, chillin :) Salty, as expected with great flavors, nice jalapeños for spice. Fries so good, saving most for another meal. Heat up in air fryer tomorrow, I hope I can wait! If you're ready to go off your diet (norm I choose healthier, organic choices 80-90%/wk), this could be worth it for you too!"

Brome Modern Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (789) • $$

"Located down the street from Fords garage, Brome Modern Eatery is a nice little spot for some foods and drinks. They've got burgers, fries, juices, Acai bowls and more. They've recently changed their layouts and did some remodeling. I think overall it looks great inside. I typically only grab to go orders so I can't speak on their dining in service, ordering food to go is very simple and has always been super easy. The staff are helpful and can answer questions about the menu. I tend to order the impossible burger and it always tastes really good. It comes with a sauce that makes it 3x more appetizing. I usually go for the Kennebec fries but my last visit I tried the Cajun fries. Both are decent but I really want to try their chili cheese tater tots. I also got the Kombucha sunrise as a drink. Just for this mean the total was $30 which is super pricy so I wouldn't drop in every week but worth a visit at least once."

Basement Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (659) • $$

"Basement Burger Bar is one of my longtime favorite burger spots. They offer great food with the ability to easily customize your order. Just to note, it's in the basement and there is no elevator."

Honest John's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (640) • $$

"We finally tried Honest John's Bar & Grill for brunch. We arrived around 9am and were seated right away. The decor is hipster divey. The menu is vast with a great cocktail menu available. He opted for the chicken & waffles - delicious, I chose the chicken biscuit- perfect portion for my appetite. Honest John's was an overall great experience- we will definitely be back!"

Sedona Taphouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (528) • $$

"Solid 4 here. It's definitely above average for a chain and a nice environment, especially if you want to watch sports on the televisions. But otherwise it's a nice place to meet with friends and have some casual dining.Their version of chicken wings are very tasty, and the crabcakes were delectable that came as part of the appetizers. The surf and turf is definitely above average but does not compare to a specialized steak place that has its signature cuts. And for some reason, they lump crabcakes that come with the surf and turf meal were a bit too salty.The chicken dishes were savory and succulent ! And the organic salmon was excellent.Overall quite good and the service was quick and attentive."

Basement Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (554) • $$

"The good thing about this place is definitely the taste of the burger, and they have a small but OK craft beer menu. I had the tropical burger with beef and no bacon, and I found it to be pretty good although a little messy. That just happens with a burger with pineapple, though. However, I thought the price was a little high for such a smallish burger and no fries.And as mentioned, the beer selection was OK. Nothing super but it's nice to have decent beers as an option.My biggest problem with this place though was the seating. Very cramped and awkward. You have to practically move into your neighbor's lap before you can slide into your own seat at some of the tables. That alone means I'm unlikely ever to return, which is a bummer as I did enjoy the burger."

The Wurst Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (509) • $$

"I've been so excited to try this place, and thankfully I had some friends that were interested in going with me. You order at the bar; they deliver your food to you. The lone bartender really needed some help, as that process was slow... but friendly. They didn't have buns for the brats, which was a little frustrating. Plus, look... I used to go to Germany all the time for work and LOVED the pretzels. The pretzels at Wurst were just the frozen sticks. So, not good, and a major disappointment. It's unlikely I'll go back any time soon, but fun for a night out and a little food and beer. They have a small patio out back, but the door catches so badly that it's worse than nails on a chalkboard. Kinda ruins the cool atmosphere and enjoyment of the back area (which is otherwise lovely.)"

Bates Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.4 (405) • $

"I know you guys get super busy around the holiday season with people coming back into town to enjoy the traditional Bates burger, but you have to teach those two young boys how to cook the traditional burger, flatten out the meat so it's the size of the bun and stop putting RAW onions on the top of the meat and then putting the bun on top that's not how Bates was traditioned They're traditionally cooked onions not raw. Don't try to imitate Miller's bar that place is gone downhill."

Luxe Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (481) • $$

"The Brussel Sprout Salad is the BEST! I loved it before we moved and when we visit, we always try to have one meal at LUXE. Something on the menu for everyone."

Redcoat Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (524) • $$

"Service was Excellent.Fish and Chips I enjoyed.However, I believe our waiter stole my credit card number so I would use cash instead of credit at this establishment."

Basement Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (342) • $$

"If I could leave more stars I would. The Fries & shine are phenomenal! I also tried the Peanut Burger. That is one unique tasty burger. Jessica's service is top notch. I'm in town for work and will definitely be back!!"

Real Seafood

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (495) • $$$

"Awesome experience! Super fast and delicious. Would def recommend joining them when you're in Ann Arbor."

O'Connor's Public House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (368) • $$

"Came here for drinks on St Patrick's Day and had a lot of fun! Plenty of Guinness to go around. Lively ambiance- enjoyed a cover band and got a little dancing in."

Avenue Brunch House

★★★★☆ 4 (312) • $$

"It was suggested this was a must go to. I called for reservations but nada. Parking was not a challenge. It was in the back and the area for Parking is shared by several restaurants & eateriesNice walk up, probably pretty in spring & summerThe line didn't take longOnly only complaint is we were on a narrow hallway with doors opening onto both men & women's restrooms. When we were seated the joy began. The mix of customers were mixed races..Alot of families... Our waitress, Jathiya. was extremely friendly and helpful. I wished hot tea was available... The food was simply Amazing We shared grits/ catfish. Breakfast roll and these cute tasty milk worthy puffs of sweetnessOne of the few times I didn't even think about using the hot sauce that was brought without asking...it felt like it would have insulted the food. From the various textures to the delight with each chew it was wonderful. There was a lady who seemed to be watching the room to make sure everything went smoothly. As I was thinking about the need for more napkins they appeared on the table. It was like we were welcomed into someones home for brunch. We are definitely going back with friends & Family."

Hunter House Hamburgers

★★★★☆ 3.7 (351) • $

"Was waiting for the wife to get a procedure done so I went exploring the hood and see this place saying servicing since 1952 so I had to try it if they been going strong that long!!It's definitely a play off white castles but they are smashed burgers instead of patties . Same concept with pickles and grilled onions. They are also sliders as well. We got the double cheeseburgers and also the fizzy fries It came with bacon, ranch, cheese on them . I have to say pretty good they didn't chince on the items. We also got a vanilla malt to wash it all down. I like the way it looked inside old school diner vibes. They even served the burgers on a real plate. Little pricey but again I guess it's the experience to try something new when you don't live in the area . But they were busy !! If in the area give it a try sorry forgot to take pics but there are pic on their posts ."

Zo's Good Burger - East Dearborn

★★★★☆ 4.4 (235) • $

"Good Burger is a 50's style diner with burgz and all the fried goodness you could want. They've got a large dining room with both booths and table seating. I could see this being a good spot for groups because you could easily push a couple tables together.They don't have paper menus, but they've got a large digital menu above the register and you can also download the menu using a QR code reader on your phone. Burgers start around $7 and go up from there. They've got sesame, brioche and pretzel buns to choose from, as well as a slew of topping choices. You can pretty much customize any way you want. For the veggie people, they offer a black bean patty but I can't speak to how good it is. The restaurant is halal, so no pork products, but they do offer turkey bacon if that's up your alley.Both times I've visited, I've had excellent hand-smashed burgers and perfectly-cooked tots. I always order my tots well done with a side of barbeque sauce and Good Burger delivers. They have the Pepsi equivalent of a Coke Freestyle machine, so you can go nuts with flavor combinations. Service has always been friendly and efficient.This is a great burger spot in Dearborn, and I regret not checking them out sooner!"

Bronx Bar - Detroit

★★★★☆ 3.9 (292) • $

"The food is always amazing. Pricing is more than fair for the huge portions. Great bar ambiance with a great jukebox."

The Telway

★★★★☆ 4.1 (254) • $

"3.5/5 so I'll round up to 4. I was craving sliders today and just saw a movie at the AMC up the street, so I decided to try out The Telway.I didn't know that they are takeout only, or at least it seems like it. When I pulled up, there were a lot of people hanging out in the parking lot, presumably waiting for their orders. You enter the little vestibule and either pick up your order or you can place one. I used GrubHub (directed from Google) to place my order and I thought the prices were pretty cheap - $2.50 per slider, $3.50 for onion rings. However, I think they might be even cheaper in person. I do have to dock a star for all of the gnats in the vestibule - a few got in my hair, which was pretty gross.That being said, I had my meal just now at home and it was pretty delicious. The sliders are not big by any means, I ordered two sliders and onion rings and only ate half the onion rings because I was full. So I probably would have been okay with one slider and onion rings. I would come back here again when in the area, I just wish there were less gnats."

The Shamrock Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (262) • $

"Super friendly services. They have a parking structure specifically for the customers which is great on a busy weekend.Small menu but solid options. I came here for the first time with two friends (they come here often) and they're really only here for the burgers. I actually ordered the fish sandwich instead of the burger and didn't regret it at all. Nice size. Tasty. Hot and fresh."

Little Brothers Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.1 (249) • $

"My friend and I drive 20-30mins just come here to get the cheese fries. We discovered this place pre-pandemic on a night after drinking. I will say the food hits different when you're a little drunk, but I've been here sober and it's still delicious. Don't come here if you aren't into a greasy little treat yourself type meal. It's a smaller place but we've always just eaten our meal in the car while we chat. This place will always be connected to good memories for me, and if I'm ever in the area I'll always try to make it in."

Jillian's Coney Island & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.3 (225) • $

"This local restaurant had phenomenal service, delicious coney dogs and incredible Greek salad. The homemade dressing is to die for! We really loved this place! We came in from out of state for a family visit and stopped here. We will definitely return the next time we are in town!"

Eagles Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (257) • $$

"We absolutely love this place! Their food is consistently fresh, hot, and delicious! We've been here multiple times and honestly haven't had a bad experience, even when busy! Service is always on point. Our waitress was very attentive to us! Ambiance is great also....there's a bar side and dining side! Love this place! Highly recommend. 10/10!"

Famous Hamburger - Dearborn

★★★★☆ 4.1 (242) • $$

"The 5 stars came from my daughter!!!! Her bacon cheeseburger and fries were perfection. This is what you want if you're craving a burger, fries and PEPSI . The restaurant is very clean, well kept and staff is nice. All food made fresh. It's a burger joint how you want it. I'll definitely come back"

Frita Batidos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (192) • $$

"really delicious cuban food in a modern and light setting! the menu is very fun and straightforward - first, you choose a frita (burger/meat and style) and then a batido (drink) and lastly any sides. i got a chicken frita and made it "loco", which added some toppings. it was very hearty and filling! the loaded plantains had a bunch of toppings and not that much actual plantain - i felt that i was eating a ton of beans. i also ordered a churro which was the perfect small dessert. just one churro is really big, i would recommend sharing it! it is a cakey type of churro (not your typical light/airy churro) so a bit unexpected but very delectable. overall, i have heard that this is a michigan staple and i can see why! i would highly recommend stopping by!"

Naked Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (209) • $$

"My wife and I had an amazing time at this place! The food ,drinks and service were top-notch. I had the late-night smash, and it was to die for! My wife tried the bacon me crazy, and she loved it too. We also tried the Karaage Chicken Bites with Korean BBQ sauce, and they were delicious. And for drinks, we got the pain killer, which was also really good. The only thing we didn't like was that it was a bit too dim inside, and the draft every time someone came through the door would suck out all the heat in the place."

The World’s End Craft Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (227) • $$

"The husband wanted to celebrate closing on our house and we wanted to try a new to us place. I hopped onto trusty ol' yelp and found The world's end. The availability of a gluten free bun had me sold. We arrive and down right away. It's a seat yourself sort of establishment. The bartender had her hands full, but was on top of it. You would have thought she had cloned herself with how efficient she was serving drinks at the bar, taking orders at various tables, delivering said orders. It was quite impressive to say the least. And the cherry on the top of the cake, she was super friendly and nice. The ambiance was very much locals hang out and comfortable. They appeared to even have a karaoke area."

Comet Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.9 (205) • $

"A must try! We loved the food and the theme of this diner. I got an Earth burger, milkshake and fries - all delicious! The fries were perfectly done and the burger was one of the best black bean burgers I've had. The staff were helpful, the service quick, and the prices pretty reasonable. Would highly recommend, hope to be back soon!"

Harvey's Grill and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (221) • $$

"Fancier "bar and grill" than we were expecting but everything was yummy. Started with the spinach and artichoke dip (which was a bit creamier and more garlicky than we were expecting). Also tried the perch, sirloin and fried pickles. Service was nice and quick. Not sure we will be in the area again, but would come back again if we are."

Burgrz

★★★★☆ 4.2 (167) • $

"Friendly staff! It was a order at the counter place. Fries were good but the onion rings had more batter than onion. Burgers were fine for the price."

Cadieux Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (199) • $$

"Delicious Belgian food and beers. Very cool atmosphere. Excellent service! And of course, Feather Bowling!! This is the only place in the United States where you can enjoy this Belgian game. You roll balls down a lane and try to get them as close to the feather as possible. It's similar to bocce ball, but better.The food here is delicious. The mussels are phenomenal! I also enjoyed my sausage, cabbage, and spinach mashed potatoes.They have their own large free parking lot, which is so nice.This place is a must try."

The Rolling Stoves

★★★★☆ 4.4 (148) • $$

"Service was super easy. I called in an order to go. He was friendly and took my order quickly. When I got there, pretty clean, empty, big mural on the wall. The food was tasty for sure. It comes in a paper box so a little soggy. I got the garlic fries and smashed cheeseburger. Can't go wrong. The fries were okay, garlic wasn't on everything though and some were soggy. I'd try it again."

Johnny Black's Public House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (231) • $$

"Stopped in for a quick lunch break was very impressed with the upgrades they made to this place and the menus a great so many choice! I tried the DDDBurger very good and you have your choice of fries or tater tots I did the tots very good and the friendly bartender Haley suggested the new Oberon Elipse beer OMG it was good have to get some for myself later, So great atmosphere, great food selection full bar nice whiskey selection too...what else can you ask for...come here try it!"

Amar Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (149) • $

"Loving Hamtramk lately, and this spot has been on the radar for years. I am a huge spice lover and was ready to rock! For this reason I also got the wife and son a Mediterranean pie. (Side note- the Mediterranean does have some spicy salt type of crust dust, we doctored it up for my toddler and he loved it!). The flavour on the ghost pepper pizza was top notch! Very well balanced, that is for the mere mortals. I would definitely ask for extra spice (if that's an option) if you really want to sweat while you eat. The Mediterranean pizza was also very good, I think they use the same chicken on all the pies- that's not a bad thing. Looking forward to exploring the menu more! I think spicy beef is next. While waiting for my order I was chatting with the guy at the counter, really nice dude. Apparently ghost, then naga (best seller), then tandoori in order of spice."

The Royal Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (215) • $

"The Royal Diner team has never let me down. Best omelettes, fantastic salads, incredible burgers, great wraps and an awesome choice of dinners along with great soups Do I eat here a lot - yesDo I continue to love this place since it has opened - yesA true Michigan classic PS: Liz and the waitstaff team are awesome."