50 Best Burger Restaurants near Orinda

“I love Nations but it really pisses me off that the Management doesn't allow the employees to have a tip jar of every little bit helps especially now and it's not like they pay great either just average, but I did see a Giant Help Wanted sign in the window, hmmm I wonder why?“

“Love the live music of the Ripplers And Secret Sauce!“

“What a great local place for a good burger! The atmosphere is very welcoming and the food was great. I had a cheeseburger combo. The meat was not greasy and melted in my mouth. The veggies were crispy and fresh. The owner is also extremely friendly and passionate.“

“I had the grill chicken and Cajun fries. I really liked them. Sandwich was Juicy and very flavorful. Since I don't eat beef or pork this was a great option at a burger joint. My daughter had the onion rings and wings and she like them both. The wife had the Spanish beef burger and she loved the flavor and spice. Son had the smash burger, he always eats burgers when we go out. We call him burger boy because he eats them so much. He said it was average. He said Johnny boy smash burger was a bit better. He had that the day before. The girls love that there was boba. I loved that there was beer on tap! I was going to say there's nothing negative to say about this place. But then I thought about it for a second. They charged us $1 for some ranch. Even though we ordered chicken wings, onion rings, garlic fries, french fries, cajun fries. Should have came with the order!“

“I honestly wish I hadn't been so hungry that I forgot to take photos. We had the Okie burger with fries and afterwards had salted caramel/coffee ice cream in a waffle cone - all delish! The staff was friendly, fun and accommodating. Made my birthday a delicious experience. Thank you. We'll be back!“

“Love the food and the community!!“

“Atmosphere, customer service, prices and the freaking food is amazing 😍. Highest rated casual dining from Hayward to Vallejo! For good reason! This is a must if in the area. We will be back!“

“Amazingly great food. This is one of those gems that make a neighborhood. Attached to a gas station, but dont let that fool you, this is one of those truck-driver diaspora bodegas where they sell excellent Halal food for the many muslim drivers who need Halal foos along their route.“

“In-N-Out Burger is one of those places that feels simple in the best way possible. The menu is short, which honestly makes ordering less stressful, and everything feels intentional. You go there knowing you’re getting burgers, fries, and shakes—no distractions. The burgers are fresh, juicy, and taste like they were actually made when you ordered, not pulled from a heat lamp. The toasted buns and crisp lettuce make everything feel balanced instead of greasy.

The fries are probably the most debated part. On their own, they’re hit or miss since they’re fresh-cut and not super crispy, but ordering them “animal style” changes everything. With cheese, grilled onions, and sauce, they’re way more satisfying. The shakes are thick, classic, and not overly sweet, which makes them easy to finish.

What really stands out is the price and consistency. For how good the food is, it’s surprisingly affordable, especially compared to other fast-food chains. The staff is usually friendly and upbeat, and the restaurant stays pretty clean even when it’s packed. Overall, In-N-Out isn’t trying to be fancy—it just does fast food really well, and that’s why people love it.“

“The bigger was little small for the price but great ingredients. Great flavor. I wish the fries were thicker so they would hold texture longer and not get so hard as they cool. My loaded fries did not have fresh fries. Fresher fries would have improved the experience“

“Dude. It's In-n-Out. What more can I say? Just Do It!“

“Top of the line Smash burgers! It gets no better than this! Juicy and delicious 😋 ❤️ The fries are so tasty and that sauce.... All I'm gonna say is rush to this place! Enjoy the view of the historic Claremont hotel while you're there 😊👍🏽“

“Delicious food, highly recommended“

“Great burgers, shakes, and pies, when you get the craving. This place is great, they are open late, it's clean, food is made fresh to order. The head guy Cesar is great, always friendly and aims to please the customer with a smile. I wish more places had helpers like this. If you're in Moraga, stop in.“

“Fries were excellent, the hamburger and hotdog were not too bad either“

“My picky husband really liked the veggie burger 😊“

“My experience at nations was amazing for the first time, I was greeted by Lupe , her customer service was awesome , she made great recommendations and was spot on, she was patient and kind , the food didn’t take long and didn’t disappoint, I will definitely be coming back“

“Quality and large burgers packed with flavor. I’ve never tried a halal burger but it was delicious. Burgers were grilled fresh and fries were fried fresh and crispy. Well priced burgers with good portion size. I got the 3 M’ini burgers with fries pack ($17) which allows you to try many of their different burger styles.

Shroom burger: packed with juicy and flavorful mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, sweet grilled onions, and a large halal beef patty.

Fries: their spicy garlic sauce is one of the best sauces I’ve ever tasted in my life. A strong garlic flavor with a sweet sauce with a lingering spice after eating it, the sauce complements the fries extremely well.

Service: I have to give a shoutout to the cashier that allowed me to try the spicy garlic sauce for free. She wasn’t supposed to give it to me when I asked because it’s an extra charge but out of the kindness of her heart she let me try it because I mentioned it was my first time at the restaurant. Thank you!“

“I still love a good old fashion Nation's Giant Hamburgers. It's one of those things that remain the same. You know what you're getting when you go. Now, the burger was as expected but I was served two orders of cold fries. The pies are fresh and still delicious as ever. When I'm in the mood for cheesecake I'll go.“

“TAME [Original] Taramis“

“great juicy burger, thick creamy shake and the amazing garlic fries 🍟“

“Line out the door. Lobby was standing room only. Drive thru was 35 cars deep. The staff and service was the same quality as always. 👍“

“Went here on my 30 min lunch break, the gentleman working with super friendly and I told him I only had a remaining 15 minutes until my lunch is over and he fixed me up number eight the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. It was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Service was fast and friendly and I will definitely be returning. Thank You original Red Onion for a great lunch!“

“Nivea took care of me while dining in the Montclair location. The food was excellent, rivaling in-n-out, truly. Nivea was kind, attentive and very professional. Her service with a smile would draw me back time after time. And did I mention the smash burgers are number one.I would overall recommend this place to anyone looking for a friendly and welcoming environment.“

“Stopped in on Christmas Eve and had amazing burgers, fried mushrooms, and some great shakes (the mocha was something else). While we wish the mushrooms had been been a larger order, the large fries were definitely large and worth it. It's a classic burger joint, sharing a parking lot with the tire center. When we were there, a flock of turkeys walked past. Friendly crew and we love supporting small businesses like this. We will definitely stop there again. Highly recommended.“

“Food is always good. Can’t go wrong 😁👍🏼“

“A one-of-a-kind hamburger restaurant made with fresh ingredients and meat, including gluten-free buns. They make hearty hamburgers & other choices for vegan lovers. Chicken and exotic menu available too. Really good thick fries, however, their onion rings and sweet potato fries are my favorite. Tasty homemade shakes too. This is a simple dining area with peanuts while waiting and an assortment of condiments to accommodate your meal. Unfortunately, Concord is their only location still in business for California.“

“If you are interested in old school burgers where you can still order medium rare, and the burgers actually come medium rare, this the place. The burgers are huge and of high quality beef. The price includes fries, but I like the fact that with a very small upcharge I was able to sub 1/2 sweet potato fries and half onion rings, also very good and made to order. Finally, their milkshakes are great. I took one star off for atmosphere, but that’s because there was a basekball game going on and was a bit loud; however the other patrons were watching the game so I can’t really fault them. The guy that runs the place is always so friendly and appreciative of my business.“

“It was surprisingly good, I have not been there in many, many, many years. It is still close to the old days...I'll be back...

Parking: It a big lot with plenty of spaces.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs just roll up ti the windows...“

“Sparky's is a great quick lunch option. They've stream lined their systems during there busy times to get their customers in and out quickly. You can expect the same food quality every time. I got the teriyaki plater. I've changed my eating habits and have become sensitive to salt. Unfortunately I'll have to explore their menu to choose more healthier options. I haven't given up on returning.“

“Outstanding burger with outstanding service!
I have been craving a really good burger for a while. My standard places (Five Guys or Habit) just haven’t been doing it for me. I was in the Berkeley/Albany area and decided this would be a good time to try a different burger place. Oh G Burger x Chimmelier was the best rated burger place in the area that I was in. It was also the most out of the way. But I never been to that area so I decided to go for an adventure. I am very happy that I did! 😃
I ordered the standard double smash burger with Oh G sauce and tater tots. The burger was thoroughly greasy in the best way possible! A hamburger is not health food. A good hamburger should be 20% fat and thus greasy. This is an outstanding hamburger! And I’m so glad that other reviews mentioned the tater tots. They were fluffy, crunchy pillows of potato delight. 🥹 I had forgotten how wonderful a tater tot can be!
And the burger and tater tots together were just over $18 before tip. That’s right in line with what I pay at the other places I go, but this is a far superior burger. I will be back again, hopefully soon.
An unexpected plus was the outstanding person working the front of the restaurant , Nivea (pronounced Ni-VAY-ah, NOT like the hand lotion). I’m a very observant person and my work involves increasing productivity (nerd alert!), and I developed as habit of observing how people do their work, especially in service jobs. Sadly, it seems that most people working in customer service jobs today have little to no interest in serving customers. That is not the case with Nivea. I came in at 7 PM on a Sunday night, so it was late in the shift the restaurant was full. She greeted me quickly and with genuine warmth and a smile. When I asked where the restroom was, she gave me clear instructions and also warned me that it might be a little wet in there. I watched her move around rapidly, serving all the different customers. Then she took the opportunity to clean up the restroom, then she was back filling up the water, pitcher moving rapidly to get it done quickly. When a large group that was seated at the counter, asked her what type of ice cream was used in the milkshake because they really liked it, she went to the back and got the information. I think there were only three workers in the restaurant at that time, two in the kitchen and Nivea in the front of the house. That’s a lot of work and responsibility to be on one person and most people in food service would not manage it, but she handled it with grace.
I’ve never met Nivea before, I just think it’s important to recognize outstanding work whenever I see it, as it is becoming increasingly rare. She was totally caught off guard when I told her what I thought about her work. The group seated at the counter agreed with my observation that Nivea is an excellent server and worker.
Nivea, if you happen to read this, there are many jobs in and out of customer service where your positive energy and diligence will take you far. Don’t sell yourself short.
And to other restaurant owners in the Berkeley/Albany area: if you’re looking for a good food server, come by Oh G Burger x Chimmelier, and ask is Nivea is working. If she is, order some food, sit down, and enjoy the food and the service.“

“GREAT FLAVOR IN ALL 3 BURGERS SELECTED .⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I highly recommend this place!! It's called best burger for a reason the avocado and Swiss burger was the best burger I ever had. The meat was fully cooked it wasn't messy. The employees were very helpful and professional. There is nice seats for groups and it's clean and nice with a TV !“

“My wife and I visited this spot yesterday to enjoy their Happy Hour. The place is small, but perfect. They have outside seating as well. We sat at the bar. We were immediately greeted warmly.

We ordered the Summer drink and the Peach one (Both found on the menu). We ordered the Original burger with fried egg and avocado. It was delicious. The burger was big, flavorful and everything was cooked how I needed it to be (We shared the burger and small fries. It was enough for 2). We ordered more drinks: Chocolate martini (Not on the menu, but ask for it...so delicious), we had tequila shots and my wife had a Mezcal drink prepared by the bartender (Not on the menu, but it was tasty).

The bartender was funny, accomodating and amazing. So amazing that I did not even know he was the owner!! Lol.. his name is Mike. He such a cool down to earth dude. Like very personable.

I definitely reccomend this spot!“

“Great beer and the most delicious burger I've ever had“

“The people working there were really nice and friendly. I ordered a grilled cheese & fries. A little over $6 -not bad these days. And they were good, too. Atmosphere is not great -it’s right across from the Coliseum BART station -but it’s the only place in the immediate vicinity. I was running late to a NIN concert so hadn’t had time to grab something beforehand. There are only two sidewalk tables, so I sat on the fire hydrant. Perfectly fine for a quick bite before a show. They also have a really large menu. I’d stop by again.“

“Good lamb burger. Quality of food is very good. BRING BACK THE DOOGH (yogurt drink). Falafel is not good on the Mediterranean Plate, a few crumbs instead of a proper falafel ball. Also bring the eggplant back. Should go back to the old menu items.“

“Some people rate the atmosphere lower but it’s a 24/7 diner they might not be smiling because they’re likely working long hours.

I like the cozy nature. The widow to the street. It feels like a place in the Midwest. I don’t always need conversation with the staff, i kinda like that they leave you alone at night. I may come here to think and eat sometime.

I got my first order here and it was a fried chicken sandwich, onion rings and a large vanilla milkshake.

Each item was exactly what I wanted it to be at almost midnight on a Wednesday. It hit the spot. Highly recommend.“

“Good selection with a lot of options and they don't disappoint. It was my son's 1st time and he loved it‼️“

“Came in for the first time and the service was amazing! Cynthia was so patient and helpful with picking out the right cheesecake flavor. Incredibly nice as well as the cook Yemen! Definitely recommend coming to this location!!

💯 first-time Nation’s experience:))“

“We held my son’s 7th birthday at Pacific Pinball Museum just 1.5 blocks away, and walked the party of about 25 people here for sliders and birthday pie. Cecilia and her team were wonderful. We had come by a couple weeks in advance to let them know we were planning to be there, and she reserved several tables for us. She even called the morning of to ask if we wanted her to pick up some table cloths for the party. Simply wonderful service, and the burgers and fries (and quesadillas!) were delicious. It can be a pain to have a dozen 7 year olds running around, but the staff (and other customers) were completely understanding. Thank you so much for making my son’s birthday six a memorable experience!“

“I have heard about this restaurant from friends so I went to try it, it is a sit-eat-and-go place I have tried the Persian burger and it taste good it looks like a kafta kabab taste. As a Lebanese and food lover I was impressed with the hummus the taste was good but the Tabboule didn’t meet my expectations because you shouldn’t have cucumber and lettuce as also it needs more lemon juice.
It was a nice experience, and I would go again if got the chance.“

“Pretty good!! First time eating here!!“

“Amazing staff and teh best burger in town!“

“Their cheeseburger was what you'd expect a standard cheeseburger to be, simple classic, and tasty. It was a fresh, well put together cheeseburger, not big and heavy, greasy, or sloppy like other burgers out there. I didn't feel guilty about eating this. It came with fries included. The fries were nice and hot. Wait time was a bit longer than expected, but the end result was a delicious meal. The restaurant and kitchen appeared to be very clean. Staff was friendly and kept me updated on how much longer the wait would be.“

“great juicy burger, thick creamy shake and the amazing garlic fries 🍟“

“Good place for salads. The downside is that the burger meat is shrinking and getting thinner to match their burger buns.Today was my last day of wasting money on their almost paper-thin burgers. I'll still patronize them for salads and occasionally a shake“

“Recommend Diablo Burger. Son loved a combo Oreo & Nutella milkshake“

“Amazing! Food drinks and views“

“Ordered a bacon cheeseburger burger with a mango shake and curly fries. It's a short walk around Anh's to sit with a view of the lake while eating a tasty burger. The burger patty was well browned and full of flavor. The curly fries had a crispy crunchy bite and a tiny bit of heat. The mango shake was nice and fruity. Overall, a satisfying meal at a reasonable price.

There is no dine in seating. There is some outdoor seating, or you can walk to Lake Merritt.“