50 Best Burger Restaurants in San Francisco

“Sooooooooooooooooooo delicious“

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

“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.“

“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

“Amazing burger !! Je recommande !!“

“The food was not worth the money for me, neither the taste nor (specifically) the portions.

But you know you have to try to hit the ‘famous’ brunch spots when you can I guess.

Though you know what - I enjoyed the beermosa - something different to try!

Specifically, I felt the French toast left a lot to be desired. Fruits were fresh and tasty though. Potatoes were lacking too.“

“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!“

“Mo’s Grill is a must try in San Francisco. I came for the Patty melt, but I hear their breakfast is bomb as well. The Patty melt was spectacular, I like the options for sides, I chose the fries, which were nice and crispy. I always enjoy a fresh OJ so that was a nice touch. The sourdough on the bread was just right, and I was impressed that the Patty didn’t leave the bread soggy. They have been around since 1988 for a reason. This place sure holds the heart of San Francisco.“

“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.“

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

“Very good sandwiches!! 10/10“

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

“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%. ❤️“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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 👌☺️“

“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 !“

“104 year old classic diner.“

“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!“

“Food was good! Atmosphere was fun!“

“Love the truffle fries!!!“

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

“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 👍😊“

“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.“

“This place is an absolute must try! My girlfriend recommended after a nice walk in Goldengate park. We had the Original, the Oklahoma and “The house Special” You have to ask Carlos about this one!! But it’s crazzzyyyyy good. Carlos’s energy combined with these burgers have made me a customer for life. OH! AND GET SOME ONION RINGS!!!“

“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.“

“Great quality and service“

“This was my second visit to this restaurant, i really enjoyed the burgers and the sides they offer. Im gluten free so the gluten free bun was great to have instead of no bun burgers. The staff was very friendly and helpful, I eat in so it was good to relax and enjoy the atmosphere which was relaxing. Thanks again guys for a good lunch. I would recommend anyone to stop in and give it a try. it will be well worth it. along with such a friendly staff.“

“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!!“

“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?“

“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!“

“One of the best beer selection focused joints in the mission if not San Francisco. They almost always carry heady topper. They have excellent sour beer flights. These guys know what they’re doing. Additionally, I have had their hanger steak four times. Each time I was left aghast at how consistently amazing it was.“

“Great friendly service and great food !“

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

“I was super hungry at work and craving a burger, and saw this place was a short walk away. I feel bad for pre-judging the burger’s potential for excellence by its price of $8 (comparably low for SF) - it was absolutely amazing and perfectly cooked throughout. It felt like being at a barbecue where your buddy has been cooking burgers since he could reach the grill. This place is amazing and I’ll definitely be back many more times.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This past Saturday I decided to check out this place with my friends after the game. They have a variety of drink selections and a decent food menu options, including some vegetarian-friendly dishes. Service was 10/10! The girl who was helping us was friendly and patient with my friend, when she was struggling because of her English. All of us had a great time here. Glad we decided to give this place a try and will return!

Inner Richmond is not the most difficult neighborhood to find parking for in the city, but it can still be a hit or miss. Recommend people to just Lyft/Uber/Waymo.“

“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’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!“

“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!“

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

“Best poke in mission district.“

“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!“

“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“

“Fantastic food! Awesome take on fish tacos. Great find!!!!“