50 Best Burger Restaurants near Lemon Grove

“Great choice for food Always good But long line as always“

“amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!“

“This used to be THEE spot and now I’m scared to return bc the last time, the burger was way off its usual taste. This place isn’t cheaper and every time we go we’d spend $60/70 since we’re a family of 5 & we always get a shake or two.

My dad raised me on Charley’s so it’s heartbreaking that I can’t trust the flavor anymore. Also what’s going on, people in the comments say the vibe is off?! Grrr, Charley’s let us know!“

“The food and service and always amazing!!! And so got to meet Mr Coop himself today!!!“

“At first staff did not listen and then they sort of rushed in order out of me and when I try to use some of my points I earned I distracted me and then hit the order went to the wrong restaurant and they wouldn't help me cancel that thing the app is horrible 😭😭😭😭😭😭“

“I specifically want to say thank you to Sam who's a worker there at night time...I was having problems with my card and was just trying to get my kid and baby mommas some food...he was so patient and so polite...he tried every way possible to get my card to work.. luckily there was nobody behind us..but he showed true customer service and I hope somebody higher up can see this post...Sam thank you for being calm and collected and I promised I'd leave a great review for you! Your a good guy and this world needs a lot more people like u“

“I did a food review on my Facebook live. please check it out 🙂“

“Came by late night from the Bay with my dog. My dog always goes crazy with excitement going through a drive thru as he always things its for him. Spoiled him from our Saturdays at Stabucks. Nigel was great and understanding when he wasnt able to hear my order over the barking. Thanks for the little extra love for Mr. Bowie! Dinner was great and my dog was even happier with his late night treat! We will be back!! Keep being amazing!! People like you keep us coming back!“

“2 FOR $6 EGG McMUFFINS!!! DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CHANGE IN THE RED BOX!!!! THEY TAKE CARE of THE FAMILIES AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WHO'S KIDS ARE IN COMAS!!! DONATE TO THE CHARITY BOXES AT McDONALD'S!! EAT AND LEAVE ALL YOUR CHANGE!!!

(((PLEASE)))“

“Great customer service! And the burgers were so darn good. Of course the beer was ice cold!“

“My roommate and I have been coming here for a while, it's easily one of our favorite regular spots. The atmosphere is stylish and gives off great vibes and always feels welcoming. The food is always fresh coming from local California farms. The drink menu is solid with all of the staples and some with added twists. The owners Chris and Jenn are amazing, they and their staff are always kind and provide incredible service. Other points to consider are the burger of the month, a rotating culinary delight often themed and always delicious, and the establishment holds many different events from art shows, drink and paint, trivia and so many others. Honestly, it's always a great place with friendly people. Chris and Jenn are leaders in the community and work to not only provide delicious food, and a great experience but also work hard to make the community better. Would recommend, and do recommend to everyone and anyone. 5/5 stars.“

“it's always a great place to eat. It hits the spot everytime. Dawson was so kind taking the order. I appreciate great Customer Service !“

“Riquísimas las hamburguesas“

“pork nugs, salad, wings,.pizza. it's all delicious.“

“todo super rico !! fresco y un sabor esquisito“

“Great Food! Great Price!Always fresh.“

“tenders are great ❤️ milkshake too“

“Must someone open one in the tricities wa Please! 😬🥰“

“👌😋🍔🍟👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🍔🍟🍔🍟👌👌👌😋😋😋😋“

“If you want a mouth-gasm this is the burger joint for you! The best burger I’ve had…. And you get a free bracelet lol…. These burgers are huge so either bring your turkey pants or share it with someone you trust.“

“If you're in San Diego and craving a massive, juicy, no-holds-barred burger, look no further than Hodad’s Downtown. This place is the real deal — from the retro surf vibe and friendly staff to the towering burgers stacked with flavor, every visit is a blast.

Their bacon cheeseburger is iconic — crispy bacon, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and a perfectly grilled patty all piled high on a soft bun. Warning: you will need extra napkins (and probably both hands). The portions are huge, and the fries and onion rings are just as crave-worthy — crispy, golden, and shareable (if you’re feeling generous).

The atmosphere is fun, loud, and full of character — think license plates on the walls, cool music, and that laid-back SoCal energy. The service is fast and upbeat, even when the place is packed.

Whether you're a local or just visiting, Hodad’s Downtown is a must-try. Come hungry, leave happy — and maybe a little full for the rest of the day.“

“so good so clean and the service is a super service !! totally 2 tums up!!!“

“In-N-Out Burger is perfect all around—great food, consistency, and service as always. The only recommendation I’d suggest is giving customers an estimated wait time when ordering. I placed my order and received number 92, but they were still serving around number 50. The wait ended up being close to 40 minutes. A heads-up on expected wait time would really help set expectations. Otherwise, everything else was excellent.“

“this is a neighborhood gem: a chicago-quality joint where every menu item is delicious, perfectly done, & affordable, made fast with a friendly staff. unstoppable BLTs & burgers,

these are the types of perfect places that disappear for overpriced 'gourmet' fast food. support your local canada steak burger!“

“I am visiting from Washington state and read about The Friendly in an article. I saw that it was close. and thought it would be great to check out. I am so thankful I did. It was absolutely amazing. 10000000/10 would recommend!!“

“The best place in San Diego“

“Deliciosas nos encantan !“

“good food and beer on tap“

“The food was good. They got my turkey burger wrong two times. By the time I got it back the firs were cold. They ran out of Coke Zero. I was told once it runs out it’s out! lol“

“Friendly atmosphere and great place to watch football!“

“What other place can I sit down with my 10 year old son and play Mario Kart on n64 and eat Tajin dry rub chicken wings and have really balanced tasty Fusion burgers?

Such a dope spot with great food. If you’re born 1980-90 you’re gonna love it.“

“This was the perfect little place near the fishing docks and on the harbor. We were at a conference at the Manchester Hyatt, and it was definitely worth the walk to come eat here. I got the steak nachos, and they were perfect! The steak was fantastic, and the toppings were great! My friend had the pastrami burger and loved it as well.“

“Found Funky Burgers and Fries today. I just wanted a Strawberry Shake. It was awesome! Made with quality ingredients and care. The service was excellent. I’ll be back to try their Burgers & Fries👍“

“Best smash burger in all of San Diego. Best fries in all of San Diego. I have become a regular. Their quality is always so good a 100% of the time. And they have cute outdoor seating like a cafe. And… great prices. What else can I saw but Hayes Burger has cracked the code.“

“My vegan lox and bagel was the 💣!!!!“

“Great Brunch and John is an amazing bartender.“

“In town for a mini vacation and we were looking for something different than a chain restaurant. Maggie's has a wonderful large menu that includes traditional meals with a twist. I had traditional French toast with eggs and homemade sausage links. My son had a very delicious, very unique eggs Benedict dish made with carne asada. Will definitely go back when we're in the area. Very friendly!“

“Highly recommend Cali Stack! Not only do they serve amazing burgers, but the staff also went above and beyond by returning my lost wallet. Honest, friendly service and delicious food—can't ask for more! A must-visit spot.“

“It was my first time there food was amazing!“

“I haven't been to rudfords in years, do to moving south. I was so hungry for the outstanding split pea soup on Saturday, still the best ever. So glad jordan is still working there, he is so delightful and and friendly, he is definitely a keeper. So glad exmanager jose is gone,. What a scan. K sorry about Diane's passing, I really liked her. Keep up the good work. Spinach omelette for awesome, wow.“

“Rad staff! Felt very San Diegan. Great patio with heat lamps that really work. Extensive burger menu!“

“Great food. My favorites are the fried zucchini and the chocolate peanut butter shakes. My complaint: I’d love a half order of fried zucchini or order by the piece! A full order is just way too much and half of it or more just gets thrown away.“

“Trying out burgers and saw this place came highly recommended. We got various burgers, one with an impossible patty, onion rings, plain chicken wings, corn dog, kids grilled cheese and chocolate shake.

Their burgers look great. However besides the toppings they add to them, the patties are rather bland. There is no seasoning on them at all. I really don’t understand this trend of not seasoning the patties. Not even salt. They also look like they may be pre-formed patties. They all looked exactly the same.

The fries are awesome. Our favorite type, battered. The onion rings are crispy, fat and tasty. The chicken wings are ok, sauce would have made them better but I wanted to try them plain first. No seasoning on those either, but deep fried and crispy.
Kids grilled cheese was just a burger bun with melted cheese. Very boring and both my kids weren’t impressed. Corn dog was standard frozen fare, but cooked well and tasted fine.
Chocolate shake was good, my daughter said it didn’t taste like they just added chocolate syrup to vanilla ice cream.
Over all it was okay. No one was left unsatisfied (after the corn dog was ordered after that lousy grilled cheese!). Unfortunately, probably won’t be coming back. Unless it’s just to get fries or onion rings and maybe to try their chicken sandwiches or sauced wings if we are in the area.“

“Excellent service,excellent food“

“T&A Adventures is @ The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa California having THE BEST BURGER of our adventures so far! I mean WOW! Juicy deliciousness! Garlic Parm Burger - Half Pound patty, candied jalapeño bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, parmesean crisp - Served w Fries. Absolute 🔥! Our Server "Jordan" was awesome too.“

“Stopped by here about two weeks ago and had high expectations and let me just say we were blown away at every point! When you first get there you’re greeted by the owners son who is super friendly it was our first time so we were taking a bit to figure out what to eat and he reassured us we were fine and to take our time! The mom stopped by as well and offered us water and even helped us fix the umbrella so we weren’t blasted by the sun.This is an amazing family and you can tell they all have fantastic values and amazing hospitality! As for the food it was absolutely delicious wish I got more photos but we completely demolished our food in minutes! Everything was cooked to perfection Will definitely be stopping by again! So all in all 10/10 ! Thank you for being an amazing part of this community!!“

“The staff is great!! Great balance of plant based and meat items! Something for everyone! Shakes are fire 🔥“

“Im gonna start with great service, delicious drinks and the food was on point. I enjoyed the lamb it was amazing. Oh please if you are over 21 please order the cold brew martini!!! The best dessert for me!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ YUMMY YUMMY & YUMMY 🍔😋
I hadn’t been to a Red Robin in years and recently I’ve been back TWICE because I totally forgot how AMAZING their burgers are just delish plus the prices are such a great deal 💸🙌🏼

One of the biggest reasons I had to leave this review is the OUTSTANDING service ⭐👏🏼Both visits I received some of the fastest, friendliest service I’ve had in a long long time ⏱️😊 Even though they were super busy, the manager still took time to come by to clear the table and check in to see we were happy 😃 finally a place that truly cares about customer service!! Our waitress was awesome too 👍🏼

✨🤩 SHOUT-OUT 🤩✨ to the Manager and his entire team at Red Robin in Plaza Bonita you are doing it RIGHT👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍔❤️

12/27/25 @ 3:05pm
Ivan & Angela Krusic“

“Char burger and chocolate malt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“