50 Best Burger Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Went there last Thursday with my fiancé. Our first visit since it became Goli. Very few people there that night which made the service very personal. Great staff and the food was excellent. The only item on the menu we didn't care for was the Brussel sprouts appetizer. We mentioned that to our waiter and he agreed that they needed to get it better. One of the owners came by the table to discuss our likes and dislikes with us and comped us with two glasses of wine. Overall very pleased with the experience. We will be back.“

“As a local in & out loyalist, I regret to announce that my head has officially been turned with our new neighbors north, Crispy Burger. I say “new” because it’s new to me, as I was reluctant to try this truckstop-esq spot. But boy, do I tell you, if you’re a fan of smashburgers, look no further. The burgers, fries and milkshakes are divine. Combine this with great prices, exceptipnal service, and the delight of great ranch (this truly matters), it's a sure recipe for weekly cravings. Im so happy I live a stones throw away. Overlook the highway pit stop and do yourself a favor trying crispy burger ASAP.“

“I'm not really a former hamburger guy. That being said the burger was really good. I got the Smokehouse, the bacon was super flavorful and the patty was moist and juicy. Also got the Truffle Parmesan fries with garlic aioli sauce super tasty. I would definitely go back if I am ever in the neighborhood.“

“Husband ordered us Two plates and they were good. The Mac salad was cool, reg basic flavor. The poke compared to a lot of other places was nice & fresh. It does have a little park outside that you can eat at , but being surrounded by business buildings it’s a little meh for me. Past that though , poke quality was good.“

“Went here for lunch and although wait time was a little long for a fast food restaurant, quality was still good.Burger was fresh, and the fries were crunchy.Place was clean and employees would walk around asking to clear trays for you and make sure all seating areas were clean.Someone spilled their drink in the entrance to the restaurant and staff members quickly cleaned it up.Bathroom was clean looked routinely checked.Overall this location's operation was smooth and well maintained.“

“Trudy and Susie were wonderful! The food was delicious. My daughter had the Bushfire burger and I had the salmon bowl with roasted vegetables. Both were great! My daughter's wine tasted a little off, and they comped it, plus giving her another glass on the house! Such great service. We come here quite often and we will continue.“

“Very good smash type burger, meat is flavorful and cooked perfectly. Mama Hut is a delightful lady and so friendly. An excellent burger joint with cocktails and great selection of beers. What more can you ask for? In my top ten of hamburger places in San Diego “

“Best in the city for vegan white pizza!! I was super exhausted to cook one day and decided to look for a vegan pizza place and oh my, this was the best place I ever tried! I called barely 5-10 minutes before closing but they were so nice they stayed back an extra 15 minutes after their closing time to make sure I got my order! (When I say I was exhausted, it was an under statement so it TOTALLY made my day!!) I am soooooo waiting to go back next week with friends! The pizza was nice and fresh, delicious and for someone that doesn’t like artichokes or olives, on this white pizza they were soooo GOOOOOOODDDDDDD! I a full hundred percent recommend this place.“

“This was a very pleasant surprise for us. We went here for a March madness day for lunch, not expecting much. The food was fantastic… the Nashville hot chicken sandwich was 5/5, the hangover burger was a 5/5, the kids loved their meals too. Beer selection was solid, volume of TVs was more than enough, and the service was top notch. We actually wanted to go again the next day and got stuck in typical socal traffic and it got too late… next time in town I guess.“

“Great spot for burgers and beer!! It's nice to see there's a brick and mortar location for Copper Kings. The pop-up food stand already has good food, and the food here is no exception.They have good burgers, and happy hour M-F with beer and food specials.“

“Simply the best BBQ around. This takeout restaurant is our favorite. Everything from beef ribs to brisket is excellent and most importantly done consistently well. We get dinner from Bubba's every week. Highly recommend. It's family owned and operated which is great as it allows us to support a neighborhood business and family.“

“I read the 1 star review by Rachna and she's a crusty old tart lol. This place is legit one of the best Italian spots I've been to while visiting Socal. There were only 2 employees working the night I came. For 1, it was their first day. But all the same they helped me find good tasty pizza. It came out hot and fresh too. The dessert was the best part. Super tasty and I'll definitely be coming back with friends. :)“

“This place is great for kids and adults. The food was fantastic and although its semi self-serve (order at the window and food is brought to your table) the service was very good. I enjoyed my burger and beer while the kids enjoyed their chicken nuggets and a wonderful milkshake! Highly recommend!“

“We've been there several times now and have enjoyed the food and beverages every visit. The staff are friendly and competent, and it's always a fun (but messy) experience.Parking: Lots of parking. Never more than a two minute walk.“

“So, so good! Went to the bar to order and got stuck trying to pick from all the delicious options. Ended up with The Great Deceiver (TGD), South of Heaven (SoH), and a sharable Starch Nemesis. TGD was a vegan burger from beans that my wife loved. We were both happy that it wasn't a vegan burger trying to be a regular burger. It was crunchy and super tasty. The SoH was everything promised spicy, bacon, burger goodness straight to the face! The fries were crunchy, crispy, and oh so satisfying. Can't wait to go back and try other burgers and the sandwiches.“

“Consistently good, but I've noticed a difference in taste compared to the Mission Valley location. As a cook, I have sensitive taste buds. At Mission Valley, I could easily devour 3-4 burgers, but here, I'm satisfied with only 1-3 before feeling full. Not sure if it's different ingredients or an added element, but that's been my experience. I've frequented both locations extensively over 40 visits. Still enjoyable, but there's something about it that fills me up faster here.“

“Brewery and restaurant in a large open space. Kid and dog friendly.Good parts of our visit:- Food was good. We had the blackened mahi tacos, which were delicious. Highly recommended. We also had the wagyu burger which was fine, but the selling point of the burger is the beef and any flavor of the beef was overwhelmed by the gruyere and gorgonzola cheese and a ton of arugula: I would recommend getting other burgers and not paying for the wagyu, as the flavor is hidden.- The waitstaff. We had Michelle, who was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and overall an excellent server. High marks.The weaker parts of our visit- The wait. We were seated quickly, but after that, service started to really lag. My guess is that they were down a server: there were two for a large space and, for instance, it took 10-15 minutes just to get our check and pay when we were ready to leave. Normal times might not have this issue.- The beer. It was...fine. I had a flight for CBC's own beers (a dark lager, a pale ale, an IPA, and a stout). None stood out. For those who aren't fans of current trends in double dry-hopping everything, this place can work, as the beers were all pretty mild, but none of the CBC-specific beer was particularly memorable or noteworthy. That said, they do have a massive beer selection from many different brewers, so this might just be what we tried.“

“I had THE BEST experience at this In-N-Out!I and my wife came down from Santa Monica, took 2 hours to get here, around midnight exhausted. However the cashier, Josiah, he made our night. He was giving us a great smile, best customer service, he made us want to come back to this In-N-Out. Also, I want to give a shout out for Lincoln (I can’t remember exactly…), he was very nice and sweet too. All the workers here were so kind and lovely. I hope they get a raise!!!“

“This in and out burger is a bit above others I've been to. The ingredients seemed fresher. We did have to wait a bit sitting in the dining room, they definitely prioritize the drive-thru. The service was friendly. Love the animal style burger.“

“Stopped here today for breakfast and my friend wanted to have lunch. I got the pancakes with scrambled eggs and potatoes, it was pretty good. My friend got an Impossible burger and subbed the fries with onion rings which she said was very good. She also got crispy green beans which it tried and were good. The one thing that bothered me the most was that when she went to put her green beans on a plate the bottom of the container has red cabbage stuffed in the bottom to make it look like it was filled with the green beans.These 2 meals with the tip came to $71.00!!!Restaurants are getting crazy with their prices. ?“

“The customer service was superb! Everyone we encountered there was super nice friendly and patient ( we had a few questions since this was our first time there). The food was delicious!! I devoured the impossible burger which was the best impossible burger I've eaten yet and the garlic fries were amazing! They definitely exceeded my expectations! The rest of my crew ordered the bbq chicken sandwich and a bbq burger along with some fries and they loved theirs as well. Good fountain drink options. We also enjoyed their warmed chocolate chip cookie... mmmm. Their facilities and dining area were very clean which is a must for me. Wish I had taken some pics but I was too busy enjoying my food lol! Next time we will have to try their shakes.“

“Avo Café was great… So nice to find a fast-food place that can deliver the best Vegan food. We had their classic burger and it was great. The atmosphere is nice and the owners are very friendly and give the good vibes. Highly recommend!!!Vegetarian options: Yea!Wheelchair accessibility: Flat“

“Great place to catch a game on one of several of their TVs, enjoy delicious food, and fantastic beer!My husband and I found this gem through the Local Flavor flyer last year, and we have enjoyed several visits since! Last night, we jumped into a flight of beer, truffle fries, and a cheeseburger loaded with bacon, egg, and caramelized onion... every mouth watering bite was amazing!If you haven't been, I highly recommend giving Knotty Barrel in Rancho Penasquitos a try!“

“I'm in the area doing work at the base and saw this spot on a burger search. WHEN I SAY THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM!!! They are only open WEDNESDAY FROM 3-7 which makes it tough but it is well worth it if you can make it over. I did a single and the Cajun tots and was just right. Bread was soft and fresh and their own sauce was excellent. My only wish is that they did a turkey still their place is great though.“

“Kind staff. Went inside to order and eat. Recommend mustard fried burger and cheese fries. Get peppers too.Vegetarian options: They make grilled cheesesDietary restrictions: You can customize your order, sub bun for lettuce, tomatoes or onions.“

“I've been meaning to write a review for this place, but I was too busy enjoying the food that I got distracted! Please give this place a chance. The few times we've been here it has been very slow. I'm hoping this place picks up traction and is here for a long time.The sliders are huge in my opinon. To me they are very much sandwich size. Mac and cheese is on point, everything fried to perfection, and the portions are generous! This will definitely be at the top of my go-to chicken spots in Mira Mesa =)“

“Brought our family here for my son's 6th birthday breakfast before conquering Lego land and had the PERFECT experience. Started with the Hawaiian pancake, ordered the Greek omelette, Chorizo scramble, Huevos Rancheros and Waffle breakfast - everything was LITERALLY PERFECT. Krista made us feel at home, and she also made us not want to leave. Honestly a breakfast experience we will cherish forever. Thanks Krista!!!“

“The food is absolutely amazing here. Of course, when you don't have an idea of what to eat, you can think of Oi Asian Fusion. It has a lick of filipino essence to it, much suited to taste of everyone's palate. The bowl I got for takeout was the Adobo Bowl. It is BOMB! The gravy is oh so mouth watering, and the pork belly just melts in your mouth. The rice was fluffy and slathered with the sauce so every single bite was super flavorful. And the soft boiled eggs just seals the meal. The service is super efficient and fast so getting the food was a breeze. Highly recommend getting the Adobo bowl if it's your first time.“

“Overall, our breakfast at the Lodge was nice and we're glad we had the experience. The view of the golf course & ocean is beautiful as is the ambiance & Craftsman style of the restaurant. That said, be prepared for the military jets & helicopters flying low to disrupt the peace & quiet! Our server was nice & accommodating but the food was over priced ($21 each entree)and I found the oat & blueberry pancakes to be a little dry. We got extra syrup to remedy that. The portion was huge & we could've split a stack! (The server could've brought this to our attention). Word to the wise, split a stack & order extra syrup & a side of fruit to share.“

“Food is honestly amazing and despite there always being a long line you very rarely have to wait for more than 5 minutes. The staff seem to always be on top of things, making sure they have the correct order before anything else. Honestly wish there was an in n out closer to where I live but it's still very much worth the “

“Great restaurant. Relatively quick service (~5 mins for one sandwich). Like someone else mentioned, it smells great as soon as you walk in. Patient and polite service as I needed a few minutes to look over the menu. While large menus can be a bad sign, you can see them making everything fresh to order. I got the Reuben and it had a lot of meat, great bread, great sauerkraut. Definitely will return“

“Really friendly, invested staff. Especially nice since it's not a "fancy" restaurant. Food well priced. Egg sandwich with meat ( choice of ham, bacon or sausage) about $7.50. Fluffy Pancake platter! Definitely recommend for quick meal.“

“If you got a sweet tooth....this is definitely the place to take care of that. hope to try one of their frozen custard pies soon!Parking: parking is NOT a problem at this location. lots of other businesses nearby, so there is plenty of parking. personally....i think, no matter the size of vehicle, you will have options for your parking preference.“

“Applebee's is the place to go when you want extremely consistent food at extremely consistent hours. This location has a huge parking lot available. You will never not have a place to park any size vehicle. It's a great spot to get a late night snack or an affordable drink. Love it or hate it, this place really serves a purpose. It's also a great place to bring the entire family, they have something for everyone. It's very kid friendly, with lots of seating options to accommodate your whole family.They offer dine in, take out, car side pick up, and delivery is also an option. It's also nice that they offer wifi for patrons. There is wheelchair accessible parking located up front and there is a ramp. This Applebee's offers indor seating.Vegetarian options: Options availableDietary restrictions: Something to meet all dietsParking: Lots and lots of parkingKid-friendliness: Extremely kid and family friendlyWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible“

“It was a bit of a wait about 20 - 30 mins which is totally normal for a Saturday I feel, however when we were seated the server was amazing and was very knowledgeable about the dishes, Food was really good, and it was how we ordered them. Really good spot!“

“My visit to Ridgewalk Social was really good. Greeted by staff as I walked in and told me there is no rush to order. They recommended me to get the fries because its their most popular. I was excited since it had been a minute since I've had loaded fries, and it hit just right. Very delicious but not the best meal if you're on a cut. Definitely need at least 2 people to finish this. Sadly, the downside is that it was REALLY REALLY greasy. Had to pull out some napkins and dry it up because you could even taste the oil more than the fries. Still good tho!“

“While driving south to La Jolla we looked for a place to eat and decided to try Shake Shack. We are so glad we did! Burgers were fresh, not frozen. Tasty and we wanted more! Sauce had a bit of a kick to it. Only complaint is there are no combo meals. Only ala cart. But we'd go back, for sure!“

“So good! Ordered the impossible burger, skinny fries. Boyfriend got a vegan banana shake and I got the regular strawberry shake. Everything was delicious!!! Super surprised and I was blown away because I was expecting it to be good but it was incredible. Yum! Highly recommend this place! 100000/10! Wish there were more locations in San Diego. Would do incredible in PB or Hillcrest in my opinion!“

“Nice smoky and spicy flavors; as Marc Murphy says, "seasoned with authority." Very nice staff. The cucumber pickles took me right back to my childhood, to family dinners on the High Plains, prepared by my bachelor farmer great-uncles and an unmarried aunt or two, who had their Southern roots in their memories. Yummmm!“

“Our family is in town for two weeks on a little vacation type trip. We have been here twice in the first few days. The food is so delicious. We have had the bbq burger, cosmo fries, the chicks (regular chicken tenders), hot dog, and all have been so good. We definitely recommend trying this place if you stop in at the windmill food hall. They are also listed for delivery on the delivery apps. The windmill food hall also has a little arcade type area which our kiddo really enjoyed.“

“The food was super good! The fries were delicious and crispy and the burger didn't even taste like it wasn't real meat (it wasn't real meat though!!). The bacon was not my favorite though, so i wouldn't get that again. But the cheese was also 10/10!! The service was super fast (about 10 min from ordering to receiving it). I will definitely be back here!!“

“I work nearby and decided to stop by here for a bite to eat and it was so good! Not only was the food delicious, but the staff was amazing, especially Harry! They were all so sweet and helpful. The service made the food even better which I didn’t think was possible. 10/10 recommend!“

“Are you looking for a local PQ delicious suds and meal establishment? You won't find a more authentic, happy to have you bar than Deli Stop.My partner and I come in every couple of weeks for great burgers and adult beverages.I don't rate a lot of bars, but this is a local gem.“

“Great tasting american style vegan food, I recommend the buffalo 66 burger and oreo shake! Their burgers look like they've gotten smaller too? It's quite expensive though, I would come much muchhh more often if the food was a little cheaper. I can only afford to come here about 4-5 times a year.“

“I'm just some guy who lives in a van, but I eat a lot of chicken sandwiches. I want to tell you about the one this place offers. I don't even really like these people, but I don't care, and neither should you, because I love a good chicken sandwich, and this is a totally incredible fried chicken sandwich, the flavor and juiciness combined with a crunchy, spicy, beautifully glazed breading makes for some of the best chicken I've ever had all by itself. Sandwich it between some delicious buns and bring down the heat with the zingy pickles and it's worthy of an award. The fries are as good as fries get. Cheers to the chef and the crew, thanks for the experience.“

“Bushfire Kitchen is my go to, local healthy home-cooked, yet quickly prepared restaurant. My favorite dinner that I tend to order almost always, is the grilled salmon, garlic mashed potatoes & grilled brussel sprouts. Or, pilaf rice & sweet potatoes or quinoa super greens salad with grilled salmon on top. My husband & son love the Tri-tip beef with chimichurri sauce & yummy focaccia. The macadamia nut, choco chip cookies are a delicious treat. I sometimes buy their empanadas for breakfast. Customer service is friendly & helpful.“

“While visiting from out of state at the kids museum next door. This burger joint is the best. The $3 pizza slice was HUGE! Almost a meal in itsself. The workers up front were especially friendly, and offered many suggestions to our order. The onion rings are big and thick. The place got busy quick, as we got un just before the lunch rush. The taste and the quality of the food was great. There's a large variety of choices: pizza, wings, burgers, salads, gyros, hot dogs, appetizer sides, sandwiches and shakes.“

“Love the food, it's hand made and fresh to order. With that being said; it does take time! Be patient. But it's worth the wait! If it's busy, be kind to your server/bartender. They have a core staff and the food quality is unlike any other! Fresh cut fries and their food is specialty ordered locally. Ask for the specials, they have them daily. Also they make a MEAN cocktail with whatever liquor choice you have just kind. PS. Try a cactus cooler from Darrell :)“

“A very good selection of craft, local beers. Especially the IPAs that were recommended to me, excellent. The hamburger was generous and very tasty. The rooms all wonderful, especially the one who served me at the bar with a ponytail in her hair. Unfortunately I don't remember the name. A very nice and informal atmosphere among the customers too. I had a good time. Thanks.“

“Just WOW!!! Absolutely love the quality of the service. Kristina F, one of the fabulous baristas at this location is a GEM!!! She is super quick and always serves up delicious coffee drinks. Upon ordering, she completed my coffee order within a few seconds. IMPRESSIVE!!! The espresso is the perfect balance of smooth and strong.“