50 Best Burger Restaurants in San Francisco

“Sooooooooooooooooooo delicious“

“Let me tell you something, this has to be on your list when you come to SF. This is where you need to stop and this is where you need to eat the family the food the everything about this experience was nothing short of wonderful. I live in SoCal so Mexican food is a staple but let me tell you something this was a different experience completely everything is crafted with care and love and you know it I got the poblano spaghetti and omg my mind was blown away. I hope this place stays around for a very long time. This made my entire trip to SF worth it.“

“Amazing burger !! Je recommande !!“

“Amazing service and a small, clean atmosphere. The restaurant seats 18 people max, with one table seating 6, 2 tables sitting 4, and 4 single spots to sit facing the window. The patty was slightly disappointing on the “Cheezburger”, but the fries made up for it. Would definitely go again!“

“Good food under the towering Bay Bridge- great views 😍“

“We got it delivered through DoorDash. Unfortunately my burger was missing the cheese but it was still very good. Bun was a little thick but I think that’s the case in most places now. The fries were really crunchy and flavorful. My wife enjoyed her jr cheeseburger. Overall definitely a nice meal and I would order again.“

“Came on a Wednesday and got an enormous delicious beef brisket plate for $22. Probably the best deal I’ve seen in North Beach. The hamburgers look pretty awesome too although I have not tried one yet. My friend got a chicken pesto sandwich which was less exceptionable but not bad.

Definitely worth coming back!

One note: sitting at the back is pretty loud, sounds like there’s a club or something on the other side of the wall so it was hard to hear my friend talking, but that’s probably not an an issue if you come earlier or don’t sit in the very back.“

“old school drive in burger joint. fresh beef!“

“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

“Really great food and pretty quick to get into even on a Sunday afternoon. I enjoyed my sandwich and others enjoyed their meals. They were quick to get us a high chair for the baby but after that the service slowed up a bit. The food was nice and hot when it came. It was pretty loud with everybody so it made it hard to talk. I’d go back and try some other things.“

“The burgers are so juicy and delicious! Anthony Bourdain was right!“

“This is my favorite place for brunch; I really enjoy the food and the great service. Everyone who works there makes me feel like part of the family. My daughter and I enjoy it every weekend—the food is amazing and the service is top-notch. I love and enjoy this place so much that I recommend it 1,000%. ❤️“

“Last Saturday we ordered a lot of food from the melt. The whole crew was working overtime and we all ordered multiple items and the crew absolutely killed it. Lady working the cashier was absolutely amazing. Sweetest lady ever. The cooks were amazing and they have a very good crew working. The only names I received were Mar, Janeka, Dom and Tone but everyone was incredible and we definitely will be back.“

“Best place to watch am Eagles game. Felt like home. Great atmosphere and food!“

“Love the truffle fries!!!“

“Great pub! Great staff! I really enjoyed the shepherds pie. They have Powers!“

“Highly recommend this cafe for its delicious (and super affordable) bahn mi sandwiches! I got the grilled chicken. The bread was warm and crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. And the generous portions of chicken and picked veggies filled me up. The staff were super nice as well. Hidden gem!“

“Very good sandwiches!! 10/10“

“Tried Maillard’s for the first time today and it easily made my **top 5 smash burgers**.

I got **The Box**, which comes with a double-patty burger, fries, and a drink. The burger was super flavorful without being overly greasy, which I really appreciated. I’d probably get it without pickles next time, but otherwise it was so good.

Also, the **comeback sauce!!** I got it on the side and ended up loving it. Next time, instead of the Maillard’s sauce on the burger, I’m definitely asking for the comeback sauce inside instead.

I went around **10:30 AM** and was pleasantly surprised that there was no line, and parking was surprisingly easy too. Definitely coming back!“

“Breakfast is Fantastic...My Advice? "Don't Come For Breakfast....IF You're Not Hungry" ...They Feed You Plenty😁Herb Caen Burger Was Delicious For Dinner...Great Service,Too 👍😊“

“A great burger. From my first year in the bay area there was something special about Nation's Giant Burgers, scattered around the East Bay. A juicy patty, cheese, with the fixings a nice clump of lettuce, onions and tomato, thick slab of cheese and pickles. Great thick fries, and pies.. seriously the best pie I ever had was at a Nation's. Their Strawberry Tart only offered when in season, is just large strawberries, a tasty almost shortbread crust and whipped cream. The one I had in 2001, days after 9/11, the strawberries were bursting with juice, almost like a jam, the skin barely holding, and. not too sweet, not too tart... In Plant City, Florida they have amazing strawberries.. previously the best I had ever tasted, but these, from a California Farm is what they said, are always going to be the best. �Other than their Strawberry Tart, I like their Banana Split, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, Pecan, Blueberry... well.. all of them. Never a bad choice. How I like my burger. Cheese, no dressing, grilled onions, light lettuce. Then I get hash browns and ham on the side (sometimes one egg also) and add them to the burger. Anyway. yes. 👍 more, again.“

“First time and Iggy's and I was impressed. The Biggy Burger was great, the wide variety of fries were great as well. I love the Sauce Bar with all the unique flavors as well. Spicy sauce for the burger and a sweet sauce with the sweet potato fries was the perfect match. I'll definitely be back.“

“The food here is really good. I have tried the burgers, grilled chicken, and fried chicken and would recommend them all. It's a good value for the price too. I also enjoyed the garlic fries (VERY garlicky!) and onion rings. My only nitpick is that the sweet potato fries were pretty bland and I wish they had more seasoning. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the mood for burgers.“

“One of our favorite spots in the Richmond. Sean and Alice are as terrific as their ice cream!“

“So pleased we stumbled across this amazing coffee shop / diner. Friendly staff and atmosphere.. Cosy restaurant serving a great range of food in a great location, but doesn’t feel touristy 👌☺️“

“Great quality and service“

“The food is phenomenal. Everything, from the sauce, the salad, the rice, the chicken, the beef, the burger, was phenomenal. Even though the prices are not cheap, they deserve it. If the tomatoes and salad taste good, that means everything's good, and they care about everything.

After we're done, we would put that whole place out. We don't have to clean; they clean everything for us. What is the service?“

“Absolutely delicious burgers and thick, creamy milkshakes. Can't wait to go here again!“

“I’m not a fan of pasta but their chicken parmigiana is lit. I love their omelettes and the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and the avocado was fully loaded on the toast.

Great ambience and love their freshly squeezed orange juice which I love it. Great staff! I’d go back again!“

“Really fun place. Probably the best house made tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Pliney on tap and beyond that a great selection. We both had salads and they were excellent. Burger was solid. Taco was mid for the price. It’s a 4.6 and that’s about what it should be at.“

“I was here for the second time this morning and I absolutely loved it once again. The food is fresh and tasty, the place has a really nice vibe to it, the weekday breakfast special is great value and they are very accommodating. Best part must be the waitress working there, tho. Forgot her name sadly but she was there both times I went and she's genuinely friendly and not over the top at all. It's so refreshing to actually get good service and not have it feel like a show!

I will be coming again!“

“Was REALLY disappointed to discover Sliders had removed the self-serve bar, but I understand the difficulty of maintaining something like that, especially during the COVID era. For YEARS I used to get a double patty chili cheeseburger with fries. At the condiment bar I would add mushrooms, olives, onions and mayo. Now, no more condiment bar, or custom chili burgers, but its still a great San Francisco lunch spot. Definitely recommend.
Edit: Recently tried their Philly cheesesteak...it is the ONLY cheesesteak sandwich I can eat without adding condiments. No mayonnaise, no anything: just the seasoned meat, cheese and bun -- its perfect as is. Well done!“

“Best poke in mission district.“

“Jenny’s Burger is a must try in San Francisco! Run by a nice couple, they cook up burgers on a cool revolving grill. The best part is you can customize your burger the way you want. This was a super nice touch and a great experience. The service was on point and easy to eat inside, outside, or bring it to Golden Gate Park. The cheese fries were amazing as well, I do recommend. I especially enjoyed the bun they used for the burger. Overall a spot I would return to.“

“This was the perfect late-night stop during my first trip to San Francisco! The food was fresh and delicious, but what really stood out was the incredible service. One employee was taking orders, running the register, and making burgers all at the same time—and somehow still managed to be friendly and efficient. Huge kudos to him for keeping everything running so smoothly!

The best part? They even had a dog patty, and my pup absolutely loved it. It’s not easy to find places that make both you and your dog feel welcome. I would definitely come back the next time I’m in San Francisco!“

“Great local spot for Bernal Heights area! A creative fusion of pub food with an Asian American flair! The fish and chips are fabulous. The smashburger is amazing. We love the fries and the gochujang ketchup. For pickled kimchi is amazing. I like the popcorn chicken and spare ribs as well! The owner's super nice. It's a great place to meet locals. Got to check it out!“

“Awesome smashburger spot in FiDi, I came in for a quick double/fancy with fries — and it really and truly hit the spot! The meat was just right, sizzling, crispy and somehow also juicy, and the generous grilled onions, melted American cheese, pickles, etc toppings tied the whole thing together. French fries were great also. I’ll be back!“

“It's a quiet, cozy place with a wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff that you can visit alone or in a group. The only reason I hesitate to leave a positive review is that it will cause more people to come, and it will be harder for me to find a place 😄“

“Best oysters offer ever. So fresh, creamy and just delicious. Fs was as good as Kumamoto oysters. Couldn’t resist its deliciousness had to order two and half dozens. Also other food was good, please good service and friendly people. Definitely must visit“

“Food was good! Atmosphere was fun!“

“Great service, the waiter was very nice and the food was delicious“

“Holy Cow! We came to see a concert and stopped for lunch. My finicky son said it was the best bacon burger he ever had. I got the Cheesesteak. I am from the east coast and know cheesesteak. this one was phenominal!! only able to eat half but the other half will get eaten. props to your place for making 2 travelers so happy!! thank you!!“

“Your chicken sandwich swelled up my lip because it was so dang hot“

“This was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. I traveled across the country from New Jersey- visiting over the weekend for Pokemon Worlds- and I’m sad I probably won’t be able to eat this delicious thing for a long time. Please go get a delicious burger from this place if you can!!!!!! Worth every penny“

“This was my 1st visit to San Francisco on my birthday! Hidive was welcoming, with great staff, good drinks, and a great bar top food menu! Started the day out there with margaritas, and stopped back in for some wings and a nightcap at the end of the day. It was great!“

“Can’t say enough good things about this place. Unpretentious atmosphere, absolutely delicious food at a great price, corner location with plenty of outdoor seating, friendly staff, great drink selection, it really checks all the boxes“

“I’ve visited this Hamburger Project with my wife.
It was awesome! It’s like really really stunning experience.
owner and his co-worker let us feel comfortable.
We got the chance to watch the process of making hamburgers.
We were impressed by the amount of knowledge and effort that went into making the hamburgers.
If we ever visit San Francisco again, we would definitely come back to this burger place.“

“I’ve been coming to Tower Burger for about five years. They’ve been on their A game ever since the new owner took over! The burgers have been consistent and the quality has def been better. It’s nice to see a local spot getting the attention it deserves and continuing to improve. Definitely one of my go-to places in the area.“

“I've eaten here a couple times and the service is always top notch. The fries are always hot and with a generous amount ( for 1 at least). Ive come here to study a couple times and the atmosphere is welcoming, a little dim, but overall perfect for me. As a minor in music at university, the playlist is always top tier aswell! If I'm not studying, I'm grooving out while eating. Special thanks to Juan who elevates the experience with his natural welcoming kindness !“

“The atmosphere of the restaurant was adorable. I loved the dog characters all over. I also love the customization of the fries! Make them boys crispy when you get them!! I can picture how fun it would be to come here before or after a Giants game. This was such a cute gem of a spot. I got fish tacos which were very good! Cali tacos hasn't let me down yet.“