50 Best Burger Restaurants near Playa Vista

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Hopdoddy didn’t just save dinner tonight. Honestly; they may have prevented a homicide.

I placed a DoorDash order that got completely messed up, and by the time I realized it, I was operating at a level of hunger that should probably be studied by scientists. The kind of hunger where every sound is annoying, every question feels like a personal attack, and your boyfriend starts looking like a perfectly reasonable sacrifice to the burger gods.

First of all, a tiny, loving, respectful, and heartfelt “what the hell?” to DoorDash for sending me on this emotional journey.

Now for the heroes. 👏👏👏

I called Hopdoddy, and Autumn came to the rescue like the patron saint of hungry women everywhere. She checked on everything, reassured me that they had my back, and because my original order had been sitting too long, they made me an entirely fresh order. 🙌 🙌 🙌

But wait. The story gets better!!!!!

I didn’t catch the name of the kitchen hero working tonight, but whoever you are, sir, I hope both sides of your pillow are cold forever. This man kept me updated on my order, treated my hunger emergency with the seriousness it deserved, and hooked me up with their best of the best, did I say best?, Parmesan sauce.

And that Parmesan sauce?

Oh la la.

Mama mia.

Sweet baby cheesus!!!!!

I don’t know what they’re putting in that stuff, but if someone told me it was churned by Italian angels under a full moon, I’d believe them.

By this point, I was one skipped meal away from chopping my boyfriend’s head off and displaying it as a warning to others. Then the burger arrived.

The burger was juicy. Fresh. Fatty. Beautiful. A masterpiece of beef engineering. 🍔 🤤

Within minutes, I transformed from a feral creature fueled by hormones, rage, and low blood sugar into a functioning member of society again. Oh, hello, it’s me again!

I wish I had a photo of this glorious meal, but unfortunately I was far too hangry to think about documenting it. The burger stood absolutely no chance. The second it arrived, it was immediately devoured like it owed me money.

Autumn, Mystery Kitchen Hero, and the entire Hopdoddy team absolutely saved me tonight. Thank you for fixing the order, feeding my soul, restoring peace to my household, and quite possibly preventing a crime. ♥️

As for DoorDash, we have all agreed to move forward, but trust has been damaged. 👎

10/10. Would trust Hopdoddy with my emotional stability, my last meal request, and the fate of my boyfriend. Thank you!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“We got the LA Dine week special and it was mouthwatering! The seafood salad starter as well as the Sweet Corn & Crespelle entree were amazing. Also, if you are adventurous, try the Garlic Knotini, a martini with - you guessed it - garlic in it ?“

“Great food first time being there!“

“How can I start this, I'm on a big quest to find the best burgers around the world, and I might say that this one stole the top spot with some ease. Nothing to stray you from what matters, great meat, fluffy bun and fresh salad, but what takes it to another level is the perfect level of salt here. Place was OK, nothing special, but it doesn't needed to be, thay have the best product and that's what matters! Congrats can wait to be back to LA to eat this again.“

“Ricas hamburguesas 😋y las papa tambien“

“I can't say enough good things about Jeff's gourmet. The food is fresh, well prepared, tasty, generous portions, reasonably priced for L.A. - Fast deliveries and always care to include napkins and forks. Really a wonderful restaurant. Thank you“

“excellent service. very rich“

“Found this gem by chance and it was incredible! The burger is truly delicious and unique—a completely different experience from other spots. The quality of the meat and the flavors make it stand out. A must-visit if you're in Los Feliz“

“Had a burger at Pedroca's Burger and wow, just wow. Super chill place with cool vibes. The staff makes you feel like you're an old friend, and those burgers are legit delicious. The Raposão was unreal – juicy, flavorful, and all kinds of awesome. Seriously, you need to check this place out. It's my new go-to for burgers.“

“Always delicious and been since my childhood!!!“

“Animal style burgers !!!!!“

“Best Burgers Ever!! Great Bartenders too!“

“absolutely delicious burgers and sauce. the customer service and people working there where really nice and great people“

“It’s brand new and clean. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. It’s a very comfortable environment with electrical outlets and USB ports for your electronic devices. And the food! Best turkey burger I’ve had in the South Bay and those brussels sprouts are to die for. Go! Quickly! 😬❤️😬“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“La verdad es un lugar muy bueno y me gusto la atención, fuimos a la playa y me dio por pasar a comer y dar una buelta a Hollywood con mi familia, no llevava ropa presentable y tenia hasta sandalias de playa, y la atención fue genial de un hombre asiático por lo cual dejé buena propina. no hay discriminación por vestimenta donde en otros lugares si lo hay y aunque los otros lugares vallan vestidos bien las personas sin dinero. la verdad pensé que me pondrían cada por ir bien playero jajaja pero no fue así, buen lugar.“

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

“Nice place 😋😎 fast service 👌“

“I love how everyone is smiling and friendly. Food was great, restaurant was spotless and staff was great! Thank you 🌺“

“I'm a big fan of Burger she Wrote. One of my top 5 places for burgers in LA and if your in town a must try. I'm looking forward to new location opening. But there is some major competition around the corner at Marathon just a block down the street that is always packed. Then NADC burger just opened up and that's hands down the best burger in LA. Hopefully Burger she Wrote is set on meeting the competition and the grilled cheese burger looks like a step in the right direction.“

“Best smash burger in the South Bay.
Usually go with the classic, just had the hickory, it was amazing

The fries are out of this world, mainly because they are frying them in beef tallow.

Lemonade is delicious, and if you are dining in, they’ll even give you free refills! Top notch operation!“

“Lugar tranquilo para disfrutar de una muy buena hamburguesa 😋😋😋“

“Best burgers 🍔 ever. Missed them.“

“Nice!!!“

“Delicioso!!!!! Muy recomendado“

“Solid burgers and hot dogs. Very straightforward and friendly staff and owner. They get it done. Onion rings and a burger with an orange bang. That’s my order. 16 bucks and the rest for tip.

I’m here once a week. But this week I was here three times.“

“I keep going back to this place, and usually try something new. Every single dish is delicious. This place is owned and run by people who love to eat fresh, nutritious, delicious food. And it shows. 100% recommend“

“The Monty classic cheese burger. Outstanding!“

“the best sliders in Los Angeles with tasty crispy tots and amazing sauce. not to mention a kickass staff“

“Animal style burgers !!!!!“

“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).“

“A truly good burger and fries combo. Reasonably priced combo. Fries are the perfect level of crispy. The sauce on the fries is delicious. The burger is flavorful. My girlfriend lives just down the street and I can see if visiting this place a lot.“

“I LOVE the burgers and tater tots here! I’ve been following them for several location moves and always recommend it anyone. Super delicious and my favorite cheat meal!“

“Jeff is the goat! Me and my lady stopped by yesterday and Jeff had us in and out of there very quickly, we got the wag and the timeless, they were both amazing! Probably one of the best burgers I’ve had in Los Angeles, awesome to know it’s here in the marina, I will definitely be back for more soon🙏🙌“

“Delicious, a wonderful experience and loved the waitress!“

“10/10 🔥 I had the over loaded Fry's. Bomb I do recommend this place. And I will be coming back free parking for 2 hrs under the village. Service was also good they didn't take long at all to give me my order. Please give a try“

“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!“

“After reading that Chowhound rated Hiho Burger as the best burger in Calif, I decided I wanted to try one for myself. And I must say the burger was delicious. But I loved the fries even more. And the vanilla shake, though small was truly flavorful. I enjoyed everything including the complimentary, help yourself water.“

“Probably the best pastrami sandwich I’ve ever had“

“Great food . I do love a tasty burger“

“I went through the Drive Thru and the person in front of me paid for my order. I went ahead and paid for the person behind me. I’m wondering how many paid it forward today.“

“Must try fried chicken!!!“

“Truck driver here. Was delivering nearby and saw this place was in walking distance. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Fast service and courteous staff. Glad I tried it.“

“Was not sure what to expect here as we were just hungry and swung by. Friendly service: the woman who helped us offered recommendations and explained items on the menu. Atmosphere is nothing special, just a clean area with tables and chairs. We got the Korean Galbi burrito, which was good but had too many raw onions, and the sou garlic Korean chicken wings, which were as good as any we’ve had in the area! Fried potato balls were a unique addition to the meal. Would recommend them if you’re wanting a little treat, but they’re not essential. Pretty good prices for generous servings!“

“very good food and good service.“

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

“I saw this place while driving and saw a line waiting for their food, so I decided to give it a try.. Ì asked those in line, what was good there.. The answer was either the teriyaki bowl or plates, and the teriyaki burgers.. I got the teriyaki chicken bowl.. it looked and smelled great driving home.. After eating it, I didn’t understand the line of people waiting.. It was okay, but in my opinion, no big deal.. I’ll be honest, I did eat it ALL, and the serving size was BIG, so by no means was it bad.. To be fair though, I’m gonna have to try again, and see what I missed the first time..“

“Hidden gem type of spot that reminds you why local food joints still matter. What started as a stop for a chicken burger quickly turned into one of the more memorable comfort food experiences I’ve had in Hollywood.

The balance between a classic burger spot and a full Korean kitchen is executed incredibly well. You can tell this isn’t a place trying to force two concepts together. Everything on the menu feels intentional and well thought out. The chicken was perfectly cooked with great texture and flavor, while the Korean dishes carried that authentic homemade quality that’s hard to fake.

The atmosphere has that hometown neighborhood feel where the staff genuinely make you feel welcomed the second you walk in. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and everyone behind the counter seemed to actually care about the experience they were providing.

Another standout was the drink selection. Plenty of beers on tap along with a solid variety of drinks that pair perfectly with the food whether you’re stopping in casually or hanging out for a while.

What impressed me most was the consistency across the board. A lot of places do one thing well and everything else feels secondary. Here, the food, service, atmosphere, and menu variety all carried equal weight.

If you’re anywhere near Hollywood and want something that feels both elevated and genuinely local, this spot is absolutely worth the visit.“

“Absolutely brilliant place. Fantastic staff (Katy) who is lovely. Brilliant atmosphere and well worth visiting for a drink when in Venice“

“Food is great and staff is so friendly and helpful. It’s right on the beach, perfect for enjoying the outside.“