50 Best Burger Restaurants near Lake Balboa

“Veggie burger late at night and great customer service. The gal in there is always so kind and upbeat to everyone. I’ve rolled in there after studying for graduate school a few times and it’s nice to end my night with such a friendly interaction. Thank you so much!“

“Stopped by Trophies Burger Club for lunch and found the place pretty quiet, which made for a relaxed visit. The owner was friendly but not super helpful with recommendations — the kind of “everything’s good, depends what you like” response that doesn’t exactly steer you in any direction.

I went with the double Trophies Burger and a side of curly fries. The fries were excellent — crispy, well-seasoned, and just the right amount of indulgent. No complaints there. The burger itself was solid: fresh ingredients, good balance, and nicely cooked, though it didn’t quite reach that next-level wow factor I was hoping for.

Overall, a good lunch spot with quality food and a chill vibe — definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and craving a burger.“

“This use to be one of my favorite locations. The service is fast, and the cashiers are always nice and professional. It’s also a very safe location but not a lot of places to eat outside like other locations. Overall it’s still a good clear restaurant with fresh food.“

“Yummy food. Always our stops all the way from Chicago“

“I love good places to eat and this place has my heart as in the #1place to have a burger. Tasty delicious is all I can say about the spicy smash burger I have never had such a treat eating a burger. And the customer service is top notch. As you walk in your greeted by a person who has the sweetest smile in the planet. KAREN is such a nice person and then the owner Larry and his son are such great guys who make you feel welcome every single time you come in.“

“excellent service. very rich“

“Try everything on the menu at least once. Then try it Animal Style. The look up the secret menus and try everything from there. Then you will know what you enjoy the most. #comeeat #foodandetc Food&Etc On All Platforms“

“It’s what you want from a burger. Patty has a great sear, the pickles are delicious and the mayo on both buns gives the burgers a butteriness. It’s a valley institution for a reason and definitely worth the drive if you haven’t tried it before.“

“La calidad en su servicio hace la diferencia, la comida se sirve caliente con un excelente gusto y sabor ( solo recomendaría unas butacas más grandes y acolchonadas para familias numerosas ) en lo demás los felicito“

““I really love In-N-Out — if I ever feel like having fast food, it’s always my top choice. I enjoy the flavor of the beef, the grilled onions are super tasty, and their special sauce is amazing. I also like their fries and the peppers they serve on the side.”“

“Food is consistently excellent and the service is also great.“

“Excellent food and service. Thank you!“

“Good service super clean friendly staff“

“Absolutely one of the best In-N-Out locations I've visited! The burgers and fries were outstanding, fresh, and flavorful—so good, it made me return literally the next day. The staff is always exceptionally friendly and efficient, even when the place is packed. The consistently long line of cars outside says it all: people know quality when they taste it. If you're looking for the perfect In-N-Out experience, this is definitely the spot. Highly recommend!“

“We are visiting town from Texas and ran across Irvs burgers in Balboa. Service was friendly and quick. Breakfast burritos was perfect and the patty melt was amazing. Definitely recommend the chili cheese fries as well. The manager was friendly and welcoming! Thank you for your hospitality, quick eat, and delicious ice ice cream!“

“Found this gem on our way to Ventura. Very very good! Fresh and great selection. Yummmm“

“Every thing is fresh and delicious 🤤 highly recommended“

“Great LA experience in the heart of West Hollywood!“

“excellent service. very rich“

“When you are in California and you’re hungry for something fast delicious and affordable, In N Out is the place to be. If you are adventurous try your burger animal style, better yet, make your fries animal style. You can also request protein style or with ketchup & mustard. Make it a double double and add a shake or two… now you’re eating Cali style. Peace & love“

“Delicious. We had 3 different burgers and they didn't disappoint. it was my best burger yet.“

“The best burgers ever I’ll rate them a 10/10“

“The perfect burger and delicious fries. 100% delicate... 👍“

“Always a fun time. Staff & service are great.“

“This Place Has it All. Great Chinese Food, Amazing Donuts, Super fresh Boba & Cold press Juices, Whole Coconut, Variety of beverages And the Sweetest Staff! The Miss you helped me out was so kind, complimented me multiple time and gave me free mini donuts on the house 😭🍩💕.
This lil restaurant Screams “ Made With Love” . ❤️“

“I do have a question, though. Can chili be shipped to Hawaii, so my Former Broworker, Tim Hawkins, can have a “Little taste of home?”“

“I love this place. The first thing I wanna talk about is the team. They are absolutely amazing. I’ve been in there twice this week and I cannot stress you how friendly the staff is. How helpful they are with all the questions and requests that my wife and I had. There was no request that was too big. The entire time we waited for our food I watched the gentleman at the front counter, engage with customer after customer with the same respect and helpfulness. The food is super fresh. The atmosphere is great and the price is reasonable. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you haven’t. Try the unique sodas from the fountain. They are amazing. The root beer was one of the best I ever tasted.“

“Friendly and cleanliness, easy access“

“The burgers are flavorful and tasty. The ingredients are fresh, and the meat is of excellent quality. The meat is so tender that it virtually melts in your mouth, and the sauce adds to the flavor. Juicy and slightly pink in the middle, there was nothing that I did not like. This is the place to go if you're looking for a great burger in LA. P.S: "First Light Farms" provides their beef, which is certified humane, halal, and free of antibiotics, GMOs, and hormones (a New Zealand meat company).“

“Interesting thing about several local Carl's is I have seen several times that they don't have something. This visit and visits to a few other locations is soda machines out of one or more flavors. This time it was out of several including Coke and Cherry Coke. Other locations often stop serving some items in the evening even though they are Open Late.“

“Everything is still the bomb here. Highly recommend it.“

“Excellent service. I ordered over the counter. Got 2 number 2s for my Sister. She was happy. Thanks !!“

“Even if the environment and location are a turn off, the food was worth it. I had the double cheeseburger with chili cheese fries. You are handed a heavy plate of food. The burger was hefty and the fries plentiful.

I'd definitely do the burger again, but skip the fries.“

“After seeing a suggestion in a FB group, decided to give this place a try at around 3pm on a Sunday. The lady that rang me up had a welcoming personality and another lady delivered it with a beautiful smile! The menu options are affordable. the food was so fresh and the restaurant was very clean! My day started out ho hum, but with the amazing friendly service and great food, it made my day I left with my tummy and heart happy. This will probably be my new Sunday spot Appreciate Y'ALL!“

“This in n out is super busy but employees make sure to quickly and effectively get your food.

Vegetarian options: Grill cheese, animal fries

Kid-friendliness: 10/10

Wheelchair accessibility: 10/10“

“Love the atmosphere of this comfortably casual bar. Ample outdoor seating provides the perfect spot to sip a beer or two relaxing in the sunshine. I don’t eat meat so I haven’t tried the burgers, which come highly recommended. The garlic parmesan fries are excellent and enough for 3 people. Sorry I can’t say the same for the cauliflower wings or pretzels with cheese sauce. But I had the best-poured beer of my life—a fresh Scrimshaw pilsner in a sparkling-clean glass. See attached video. Despite the venue’s name, they now offer cocktails as well as beer and wine.“

“Been coming here for years, their chili cheese fries their pastrami Burger their chili burgers basically most if not all the food they make is really good. I highly recommend their chili cheese fries. Don't forget you can also custom ADD ingredients to your food as well“

“I had the bacon cheeseburger combo. As always, it was delicious and the staff is always friendly.
The atmosphere, well, you are outside eating with all the noise from the traffic but the food is great and I enjoyed it.

Parking: When it's busy, the parking lot behind get full with the patrons from the other businesses.“

“Growing up in SoCal, burgers are a big part of life. Beyond In-N-Out, there are plenty of great local spots. I remember my neighbor’s burger joint — a highlight of block parties. Fast forward to high school, and Tip Top became a regular spot, especially since I had friends in the area. After all these years, the quality is still just as good. The charbroiled flavor, the creamy thousand island dressing, and those perfectly crispy hot fries — it’s a winning combo. I was nearly done, but a gym date was calling. I asked for a to-go box, and the guy looked a little disappointed. We both laughed and joked, “Skip the gym, finish the meal!“

“Best 🍔 around! Come to the valley!“

“Good food and well decorated space. Not much interaction with service at all. Everything is digital.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are not clearly labeled. It’s difficult to understand what places serve vegetarian menu items or offer alternatives.“

“I’m visiting For the Win right after a visit from my nephew at the children’s hospital. I was hungry there was no line at service counter, I asked to check out the bacon and Natalie kindly showed me the quality. Nothing beats a good offer and fresh fries are my favorite“

“Best burgers in LA... come here at least once a month“

“So delicious, my favorite place since today! I love the clean and organic ingredients and the very careful cooking preparation, giving it all so wonderful taste. The vegan burger patty is yummy. Just be aware that the bun has eggs in it, but you can ask for a lettuce wrap like I did. The fries are top of the top in LA, same as the wagyu beef burgers. Ate it all, loved it all, plus the staff is very nice.“

“great food. and customer service. and they have a public rest room. Thank you habit burger grill“

“Everything here just great!“

“great food. best fries. old school“

“This place is super great! I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid with my parents and now that I’m a parent myself I bring my kids here. The staff is super friendly and easy going. The food still taste great from there huge burgers to their asada fries and tacos 🌮 and their food is always filling so just 1 combo is enough to make you feel like your going into a food coma. I love this place and the staff and I recommend it to anyone here in the valley 😍🥰“

“The Schnitzel was great! The breading was fabulous. The salad was wonderful and the corn was out of this world. All in all I had an amazing meal!!!“

“Sunday nights. 4am. I’m hungry and tired. I come here after work and who am I greeted by? The friendliest, happiest dude ever. I don’t know his name but he’s Latino and he legit is super friendly and helpful. That guy deserves a raise, or a gold medal or something. I have no idea how he keeps himself so happy but whatever it is, he’s awesome. I wish I knew his name. The food is always warm and decently fresh tasting, I only eat fast food after work if I’m starving but when I do eat it, I make sure to come to this dude. I hope all his wishes come true. I salute you friendly neighborhood burger Latino man.“