50 Best Burger Restaurants in Riverside

“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.“

“Excelentes hamburguesas las mejores de California“

“This R burgers is just as great at the other 2 locations I have visited. The food was perfection. I felt bad for arriving 30 min before closing time but the drive thru employee was so sweet and generous. I got the R 3 pack and the R family pack, everything was delicious 😋❤️“

“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.“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“This is your typical burger / pancakes / fried fish / literally everything joint, common in California. It’s like they all use the same copy/paste formula and have the same disorganized gigantic menu that offer everything from a fried fish sandwich to pancakes / eggs whether is breakfast time, or dinner time.

Food is not bad, nothing to scream about either. Hits the spot if you know what you’re getting, or if you are extremely hung over.“

“Andy was awesome and took care of us!“

“Who doesn’t like Tommy’s?“

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

“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!!! ??“

“Bomb 💣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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 👍👍“

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

“Noticed this restaurant around the IE and always wondered how good they might be. Always clean parking lot and plenty of lunch traffic. Finally ate at the Riverside location. Very satisfied and the service was great. Pleasant friendly teammembers. Their Rs burger special was amazing. Served fast and hot. I went back 2 more times same week. Yup its a great burger spot for sure.“

“I think they should open the dining room“

“I had an amazing experience at Urban Skillet! The Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese was absolutely delicious. The mac and cheese was creamy, the buffalo chicken had the perfect spicy kick, and everything was cooked perfectly. The flavor combination was outstanding and the portion size was great too. Definitely one of the best comfort meals I’ve had. Highly recommend trying it!“

“buena atención y calidad en sus platillos“

“I come here for the food not the looks. THIS IS THE BURGERS IVE EVER TRIED IN MY LIFE. I’m never eating burger from anywhere else. My wife said The chicken sandwiches were the crunchiest chicken sandwiches she’s ever had and they were very tasty. Fries were on point as well.“

“Picked up an online order. Parking was atrocious. It took a minute to get someone to help me when I walked in, but no biggie. Food was good, still warm when I got home 12 minutes later. Burgers were messy and the sweet potato fries were old, but it was late. I'd go again“

“I honestly love this place! I was just there right now to order some zucchini fries and hands down of the best I’ve ever had! Staff always friendly and keep in mind if wait ever then it’s usually because they’re getting mass amount of orders coming in during lunch and dinner times, but the do work fast even in those times! Also best burgers in my opinion! Love y’all! 💯👊🏻🙂 - Chadwick!“

“This place hits every freaken time!! It’s so crazy because you walk in with such kind workers too!! I’ve never had a bad experience here for the 2times I went. (Wishing I can go more often but it’s far from me) They are beyond amazingness and honestly this place is sooo underrated. 10/10 FOOD &! 10/10 SERVICE!! Thank you Central Five Guy WORKERS!!! I love you!!! Sorry not sorry but someone had to say it 🤷🏽‍♀️ . They truly deserve more then 5stars “No Exaggeration”“

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

“No lines at midnight, fast good food“

“great food“

“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.“

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

“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....“

“R Burgers is good but c’mon already with the incredible shrinking burrito! That carne asada burrito used to be so big I could only eat half of it. They’ve shrunk it down so much it looks like a kids meal burrito! Charge a couple bucks me more and make it a little bigger for goodness sake!“

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

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

“Drive thru the drive Thur .it was 💣“

“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 Best!! We stop in Sunday. We haven't been there in over 30yrs, They are Still the best!!!“

“Great delicious hamburgers . Way better than IN N OUT.“

“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 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.“

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

“I think they should open the dining room“

“The service and cooking is great“

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

“buenísimas me atasque 3 y ni deje nada“

“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).“

“in door dinning now let's go“

“This is the best sandwich ever!!!“

“Love this place! The perfect spot to get a quick and delicious meal or snack to go or to eat in!“

“Everyone is awesome and the food is on pointt“

“This Applebee’s location is overall a solid spot if you’re looking for a dependable meal. The food quality is consistently good, and everything comes out fresh and flavorful. The service can run a little slow at times, but that’s usually understandable because it does get busy during peak hours. Even with that, the staff is friendly and they do their best to keep things moving.

If you’re looking for a place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal with family, this location is definitely worth giving a chance.“

“The place had seating with views of the street. Food was fast and well cooked. Soda tasted like Coka-Cola and fries where frying. At the time I was there it might of been lunch hour for most of the Government building and staff so it was a bit crowded we found seating right of way.“

“Great service of Barbara.thanks so much for your time.“

“This location is one that really does the mobile order in advance right. I order, show up, walk in, and the food is either hot and ready or only a short wait. They also have enough staff to actually serve customers. Bakers, Jack in the box, and the former Del Taco always are running lean. Other than that the food is good like any Carl's should be.“