50 Best Burger Restaurants in Riverside

“Excelentes hamburguesas las mejores de California“

“you guys need to turn up the grill . I just got a burger and it was very pink . van buren In N out love the burgers when cooked enough.“

“Honestly how could I give this or any other in n out less than five stars. I’ve only heard of one in n out in Utah that didn’t have very good food. Of course the food here is served hot and fresh. The service is fast and the employees are friendly. If there’s a long line here don’t turn away because it will most likely go 2 or 3 times faster than what you think. It’s right across the street from Home Depot, McDonald’s, and a gas station, and right off the 91 freeway on Madison Street. There is a secret menu to know about at this restaurant. You can ask for a Neapolitan shake to get strawberry chocolate and vanilla mixed in. You can ask for animal style fries or a burger to get your onions grilled. You can get a protein style burger to get your hamburger bun replaced by lettuce. Animal style fries comes with cheddar cheese and grilled onions and thousand Island dressing. They are amazing! There’s way more to the list. Maybe look up that secret menu on Google.
Edit and update: 7-31-2025
The drive-thru was packed and it took about 20 to 25 minutes to get my food. I'm surprised mainly because it usually doesn't take that long at In-N-Out. Could have been a difficult order they had to deal with. But I've never had to wait so long. And the french fries had a hollow weird kind of texture. The burger was great though. My son usually likes the french fries and he didn't eat them this time and actually said they were different. I thought he was imagining that. Then I tried the fries myself and noticed the same thing.
I'll come back and try again. Maybe it was just an off night. Thank you In-N-Out for doing your best to stay consistent.“

“been 4 years since I've had Nikkos burger original owners husband wife duo“

“A great change of pace and the service was top notch!!“

“The food here is so amazingly good , me and my family enjoy eating here but today I saw something so disappointing. While we ate h the lady that works there in the morning was wiping down the seats and the tables with the same rags . Not once did she turn the rags or used new ones she wiped down about 3 tables and seats with the same one . Also with the same rag she then went to wipe down the outside of the trash bin , then she used the same rag to clean the ketchup containers that are in the tables . This was so disgusting to watch while eating , I really wish they knew how to clean properly because the food here is pretty good . Also she sprayed chemicals into the table behind us while we were eating and tasted the chemicals in our mouth since we were next to the table she was cleaning .“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Andy was awesome and took care of us!“

“This was my First time ever eating at a TAMS BURGER ( very small parking lot ) I went inside to eat ordered a bacon avocado cheeseburger chili cheese fries and a drink the burger was just okay nothing special the chili fries same thing just okay. The special thing here is the service. Very friendly people. The lady at the register was very nice and also brought me my food ( food was done be4 I filled up my MUG ROOT BEER ) super fast service and the prices are reasonable 👍👍“

“I ordered a turkey melt. I added pastrami and it was 10/10!!! Omg it was so comforting and satisfying. My husband had a pastrami sandwich which he truly enjoyed. The staff was friendly and professional. We had a little issue on how to add the pastrami on the melt, the manager assisted and ultimately called one of the staff members who got the register to cooperate and we had a 10/10 experience- food and customer service and the place was EXTREMELY clean!“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Who doesn’t like Tommy’s?“

“I think they should open the dining room“

“My most favorite burger joint! My husband & I go once or twice a week. Everyone who works there is so kind & friendly & all the food that we order is always hot & fresh. They always give generous portions for a good price. & We love that there is so much to choose from on the menu. Still havn't tried everything yet lol. Goldstar has a great atmosphere & I look foward to coming everyweek. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! ??“

“Located on Magnolia Ave between Polk St & Jones Ave, directly across the street from Kaiser. I was craving a good burger, so I stopped here.
This is a small burger joint that serves other menu items such as salads, burritos, melts, tacos, etc. I was a bit skeptical about stopping here because the outside has an older look and a few unhoused people hanging out, but I noticed their drive-thru.
I ordered their 'Avocado Burger combo'. The burger was big, tasted amazing with fresh ingredients. Exactly what I was craving. It's probably one of the best burgers I've had for sure.
Service was efficient. Drive-thru staff was very friendly and welcoming. I liked that they prepared my food as I ordered (so don't expect super speedy service).
Overall, I had a great meal experience here and will definitely return.“

“Drive past this location alot. I remember when they came to this location. I never tried it until last nite. Seen an ad on instagram about this $8 burger pack that came with 2 chicken strips, fries and a burger, all that for 8 bucks sounded lile a deal and I added 2 tacos for $3
The burger was surprisingly thick, like real ground beef never frozen type deal (not sure if they are frozen) very good burger with the softest bun.. The chicken strips were excellent.. The ranch was not good at all. Didn't really get that ranch taste.. The fries were kool, just needed seasoning.. The tacos.. Better than jack n box for damn sure!!! Im picky so i did not like the beat up lettuce.. My lettuce needs to be perfect but thats my preference, so i had to take the lettuce off my tacos and burger. All in all great food!! For 8 bucks i def will be ordering the packs more often.. Next up that burrito pack.. See yall soon!!“

“buena atención y calidad en sus platillos“

“I get their veggie burger, no cheese or tomato, with grilled onions, avocado and barbeque sauce. Best veg. burger around. My husband gets their double burger and he loves it. Fries aren't soggy like some other places. I think it's worth the price.

Vegetarian options: Delicious! 😋

Dietary restrictions: Easily made modifications to fit me.“

“nice place to have a burger, been there several times.“

“Todo Delicioso en especial los chilaquiles y el caldo de Res“

“First I'd like to thank the lovely Charlene for a nice greeting as soon as I walked in the door. I instantly felt her positive energy. That's a big time win for me. To me there's nothing worse than a feeling of not being invited in or the stress of working fast food. Been there, done that. God bless our hard working ladies, juggling life, family and relationships.
Excellent service, 👍
A clean bathroom. 👍
Consistently reliable food. 👍
Carl's, my inner fatboy was well taken care of this morning with the Western Angus burger.....oof! One comatose inner fatboy coming right up! lol....“

“Joyce Burgers is great. Very low key in here so exactly the kind of independent place I love. I ordered the family pack of 4 cheeseburgers 4 fries and 4 drinks of and an order of zucchini is $46 which is a great deal in my opinion.

Check them out if you like diner style food of any kind.“

“I was wondering where the habit was located at in riverside and it’s was kinda hidden in the riverside plaza . Next to the fish spot and the Tilly’s store across from California pizza grill . They have a nice out door seating area. They drinks are delightful with their iced teas and fresh fruit water. They also have a kiosk so if you want to skip the line go right ahead

Parking: Their a few spots you have to go through and check it out.“

“No lines at midnight, fast good food“

“Ordered online and it was ready when I got there. Fast and friendly service. Since I was driving I asked for everything on the side so nothing was soggy. This is also great for those in your family that only want it a certain way. You can order a large and each person can make it how they want without paying for 2 sandwiches.“

“Me and my kids love going here. The vibes are great and friendly staff.“

“I was extremely surprised by how sweet and well the young girl who attended me at drive thru was. I will now make sure this is my new spot for breakfast before work, much better hospitality than others around. Good job! Of course, the burrito I grabbed was good also, could just use a tad more salt, but not an issue.“

“The Rustic Fork was recommended by a local realtor and being new to the area we were excited to try it out. However we were extremely disappointed with the service and management. We waited at least 45 minutes for a basic hamburger, the waitresses were not attentive and you had to basically waive them down just for them to notice you. Even when I was able to flag a waiter down and asked them could they bring some lemons and hot water, the person said of course and totally forgot to bring the lemons and hot water. When the food finally arrived the fries were cold, however the burger was amazing. I brought off this to the attention of the manager, Kelsey, although she looked like she was lost in space, she apologized and said due to filming that was taking place on the premises they were running behind. I said so the customer has to suffer because your filming? She just looked puzzled gave us a slight minuscule discount which clearly showed a lack of appreciation for our time.“

“Drive thru the drive Thur .it was 💣“

“After getting asada fries for the 5th time decided to finally leave a review. This place is bomb. I've gotten burgers as well and zucchini. They changed the onion rings to some frozen ones which is gross but everything else is delicious! Come here to get your food the prices are worth it!“

“Dairy Queen is pretty solid when it comes to satisfying that ice cream craving, especially on a hot day. I love their light-tasting ice cream and the Blizzards are always delicious — my personal favorite is the Strawberry Cheesecake. It's got just the right balance of sweet and creamy with a nice chunky strawberry twist.

Before the change in ownership, they used to have a delicious Rocky Road Blizzard with a marshmallow center that I really miss. Unfortunately, they no longer carry it and won’t take special requests for it, which was a bit disappointing.

This location can get quite crowded during hot weather (understandably), so expect it to be a bit crowded. Because there is limited seating inside, I usually sit outside, which is a nice option. Parking is free, but it fills up quickly when it gets busy. I don’t mind parking a bit farther away, especially since the lot is a little tight when it's packed.

The staff are pretty cool and always do the Blizzard flip, which is a fun gimmick to see. They also offer an inexpensive cold dog treat if you ask, which is a bonus for dog owners. Also, they serve really good ice cream cakes, which are excellent. The last time I bought a cake, I wanted an image printed on it, but their machine was down. Luckily, they let me bring my own image, and they made it work — great customer service in that moment.

If you're in the mood for a cold, creamy treat, Dairy Queen definitely hits the spot!“

“the only place I know where you can still get an Orange Julius.“

“Great place for lunch and meetings.“

“Filet mignon dinner exquisite“

“Best hamburgers meal here i love the ranch with fries great service i always come back here i come 1 a week“

“Ordered online and it was ready when I got there. Fast and friendly service. Since I was driving I asked for everything on the side so nothing was soggy. This is also great for those in your family that only want it a certain way. You can order a large and each person can make it how they want without paying for 2 sandwiches.“

“Muy rico todo lo que venden ay me gusta mucho el chiken diner y las hamburguesas.“

“The service and cooking is great“

“Staff is courteous, helpful and kind when I go in with my severely autistic grandson, who is prone to having meltdowns, and the women's bathroom is always clean (as is the rest of the restaurant).“

“I love Carls...and the super/famous stars have always been my go to, but for some reason the last few times I've been here the burgers have had all mayonnaise instead of the spread it's supposed to have which makes the famous star a famous star.“

“I think they should open the dining room“

“Everyone is awesome and the food is on pointt“

“You might think this is just some hole in the wall sandwich stop but it’s a diamond in the rough for sure. We ordered 18 different sandwiches for our group and every one of them were delicious! If you’re familiar with the old subway commercials about, “where’s the beef”, well we found it and boy is it good! Do yourself a favor and give this mom and pop establishment a little love, you’ll be glad you did! ☺️“

“when we were able to dine in service is great, felt comfortable eating there“

“Traveling, this was my first visit to this location for a favorite wrap sandwich and then a chocolate milkshake. I engaged w/ 4 young people working there. Their courtesy and sincere helpfulness was refreshing! Hats off to the manager whoever you are. Thankyou for good food and outstanding service!“

“in door dinning now let's go“

“The breakfast burger wasnt the best tbh I think it’s because bbq sauce and eggs just don’t mix it was my first time getting it so i didn’t know but my son loved his food which was chicken tenders and some hash brown things but the manager took my order he was very professional and nice and the tables were very clean“

“This place has nice clean restrooms and has stalls for added privacy incase you got to go number two if you know what I mean maybe even number 3 if your live life to edge type dude highly recommend this place

Kid-friendliness: They should ban all children i hate to hear the cries of children while enjoying a good meal

Wheelchair accessibility: I'm paralyzed from neck to toes so anything is a painstaking process“

“So me and my nephew where craving some burgers and decided to get some Carl's Jr. After careful deliberation of which place had the best flavor, quality and satisfaction I’m super happy that we went with this location. I got the Big Carl. It was juicy, with a nice cheesy classic cheeseburger flavor. I’d say it is a better version of In and Out. Now my nephew got the BBQ western which had an amazing smoky charbroiled flavor which each bite. So if you’re looking for a burger that is packed with bold and deep BBQ flavor this would be a great option. Now the star nuggets tasted average. And the fries should have been asked to be cooked well done. They were not crispy enough for my taste but…they were just ok. Nothing special. The service was great and the burgers are always juicy. Thank you Carl’s Jr for a job well done.“

“Wanna thank Paula, our waitress in the bar area, she was very nice. I also wanna give a shout out to Jesse. He was not our waiter, but while we were waiting for our food i notice him. It was refreshing to hear him speak to people. So respectful and nice, at first I thought it was lit much but could tell he was sincere. He made our dining experience even better..
Great Job Jesse.. Thank You..“