50 Best Burger Restaurants near Orinda

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

“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?“

“first time going here. A friend recommended and I was not disappointed! Burger, Fries and milkshake were soooo good. I will be definitely returning. I ordered for pickup but place looks really nice and staff were nice as well when I picked up.“

“Everything I had exceeded my expectation including curly fries. Bulgogi burger was intriguing but I had to try classic cheeseburger also.

Both were SO GOOD. Cheeseburger was rich, smoky, cheesy goodness with drizzling au jus just about every bite. And bulgogi burger… omg it is amazing. The sweet sautéed onion and then meaty saltiness with crunchy French roll. I took so many bites and wanted more. It’s pretty good sized burger too. I normally leave some buns when I eat burgers or sandwiches, but bun to meat ratio was on point.

Also, I couldn’t help but notice how spanking clean this place is despite looking nostalgic old school establishment. Tables, countertops, salt and pepper shakers, floor, chairs, ketchup spouts, etc all clean. No stickiness, no dust, no dried sauce.

Full of locals, attentive and personal service to everyone dining here. I’m not a local here but it’s worth coming back for.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.“

“I love Lana's! It's my favorite ice cream shop - so much so I went there for my birthday. The staff are super friendly and the flavors are superb. Banana Oreo and Lilikoi (passion fruit) are definitely my favorite. Shout out to the crew today for keeping my pint cold as I ate my waffle cone outside :)“

“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!“

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

“The burger here is delicious! I got a double cheese burger. Simple yet flavorful from fresh ingredients. It reminds me of in-n-out where the burger doesn't have to go fancy in order to be good. At the same time, it tastes different, probably it is a smash burger so it is more crispy? Anyway, it is definitely one of the places I would love to come back for more. I wanna try the kale salad but my friend forgot to order T_T.“

“Love the food and the community!!“

“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.“

“It was a drive thru, so take the atmosphere rating w a grain of salt. As a vegetarian, I don't come here often, but I drive through the tunnel several times a day and there is only so long one can resist the scrumptious smell of fried onions and all of the animal style goodness.
So, I joined the long line and grabbed a grilled cheese animal style, along with some fries and a drink.
The guy taking my order was patient, friendly, and thorough. The person taking my money was cheerful and smiling. The person giving me the food double checked to make sure I was being given the correct order and was friendly and kind.
The grilled cheese and all of the toppings is hit the spot. The fries were on the salty side, and the drink had the perfect balance of beverage and ice.
If you eat meat, your experience will likely be better, since there are so many additional options.
Go on the earlier side or risk getting in line directly out of the tunnel (stay in the farthest right lane).
Enjoy!“

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

“I tried the double burger which is half pounder with caramelized onion and dill pickles. Every ingredients make a fabulous harmony in my mouth and the tater tots were “THE FINALE” I’m gonna come back for the Warriors Breakfast burger which has sunny side up egg on burger!!!!!!! And cheese curds!!!! Gotta check this place frequently. Love can’t describe this place, I wanna gate-keep this place.

Kid-friendliness: Server shows enormous love to kids. He becomes crown for them all the time“

“As a first-time customer at this location, I was extremely impressed with the customer service, the cleanliness, and the quality of the food. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu, and the Mexicali burger stood out the most. The spice level was perfect! All the ingredients tasted fresh and the portions were very generous. I’m usually very picky about burgers, but this place has been consistently good and I’ve never had a bad experience.“

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

“Great spot! Food was on point and the staff is awesome. If you're looking for a great burger and fries option this is the spot. The fries are seasoned well and crispy and the burger is juicy and flavorful. The menu has a lot of options. Hot sandwiches and chicken options...they also have gourmet, specialty waygu burger options. Can't wait to visit the area again to try.more off the menu! Oh.. awesome bar and bartenders too.“

“Delicious food, highly recommended“

“My son and I just had lunch at this place. The workers were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was spotless. The food was oh so good! I had a bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. Next time I am in town, I will definitely go back again.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My picky husband really liked the veggie burger 😊“

“Hella lit. Great taste and awesome prices, the salt and pepper fries are delicious too. Very happy that West Oakland is getting some food joints, and not just more weed dispensaries.

Kid-friendliness: Kids were there after soccer practice/or a soccer game“

“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. 👍“

“The power went out, and the fryers were temporarily down. Our food was delayed from it. But the waitress Amber, went above, and beyond her duty to take care of us. Her service was friendly, and compassionate. Keep up the great work Amber, and staff!!!“

“We are from West Michigan. You could say me and the boys are cheeseburger connoisseurs. We give this place a solid 8. Burgers were well made, presented well. Toppings were fresh and had good color. It was not too messy, but yet was juicy. A nice portion size, not too big, not too small. We would recommend these burgers if you are in the area!“

“So amazing! This place always brings back my great memory. When I came first time to Oakland 25 years ago, this place was my first time to have a real hamburger in my life. And after many years, the taste never changes. Actually better every time I come again. I love this place so much!“

“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.“

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

“When you order 3 whole pies online and pay in full at that time, 6 hours prior to your pickup time, then you arrive to find out they don’t have one of the flavors you ordered - it’s not right. Someone could have called and said they were out of that particular pie. They had plenty of time to let me know (6 hours) but I had about 3 minutes in line to pick out a replacement. Disappointing. I will say that the pies were delicious even though we didn’t get the one we initially ordered.“

“Goodness! The food's good even if I let it get cold!
Also service is lightning fast!

They were even able to help reccomend me options when I had and injury that prevented me from using one of my hands to eat! And that's just...really cool.“

“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.“

“TAME [Original] Taramis“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Ordered online and received the food immediately after arriving. I asked for a holder, and they took a box with a little bit of ketchup packets and emptied it and placed my drinks and food inside. The food itself was amazing, large portions, plenty of flavor. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Walk down San Pablo without smelling the burgers and going inside to order early lunch challenge level: impossible. My favorite diner style burger in the East Bay. If you're in the area and about to grab some fast food, do your taste buds a favor and pop in here to support a fantastic family owned restaurant instead! The price is the same but the quality will be a world apart.“

“Our friends from Alameda recommended Saltbreaker. We made reservations for the next day. When we sat down, we hummed along to the 70's tunes while enjoying our red wine and cocktail. We ordered appetizers, main course, and dessert. All very enjoyable.“

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

“Vegetarian options: They don’t have really any vegetarian options that come to my mind but nothing was gross. It was all so delicious I would definitely recommend! ?

Parking: The parking lot is located mainly in the back of the restaurant and it is shared with another business next door so if it gets busy there are a limited number of spaces to park in.“

“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...“

“The melt just might be my new fav in Oakland! The food was outstanding, everything was fresh. the burgers were juicy even without mayo and I love mayo.. spicy melt sauce sooo good! and can we please not forget about the service 10 out of 10 babyyyyy Shay is that girl! She definitely made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. The staff is amazing thank you again!“

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

“Amazing! Food drinks and views“

“If you know you know. Nations is the is the go to spot for your late night cravings. The ladies working there are always kind and welcoming. The burger, 🍔 fries 🍟 and especially the strawberry 🍓 shake is a must. They’re known for their pies 🥧 also.“

“even they took awhile for the order yesterday I had some problems chili cheese fries was nasty I'm warmed them up in microwave and they were gross filming the garbage man“

“Good food in a place that still welcomes the dine-in experience with a very well-kept dining area with a good street view and a surprisingly large amount of seating, including a window-facing bar for solo diners The burgers are a good value, larger than what you get at comparable burger joints, just not as fancy. Join the club for deals. Desserts are delicious, and basically, a single serving is a double portion, so therefore not a bargain. This place gets overlooked with all the fancier options nearby, but it's a good choice, especially if you want to sit down and be full without spending a lot.“

“Ballpark chaser and saw this place and the ratings. Parking was convenient, place was empty but the service was great. We were told they were only doing To-Go orders so they could close early, otherwise they'd get a 5 star review.
Got the double burger all the way with pepper jack and it was absolutely delicious, curly fries were great, regular fries were ok.“

“I came here because I used to go to BurgerIM in Los Angeles, on Western and Melrose many years ago and now that I live in the bay I was surprised to see an old favorite here. Let me just tell you their burgers are just as delicious as they always have been. I’m shocked this place was super empty, because their sliders are truly quality. Their fries - eh, not my favorite. But you really can’t go wrong with their sliders.“

“Great “mini” burger but mini is a misnomer“