50 Best Burger Restaurants in San Diego

“The Double Double no onion please,“

“The food was fantastic here! So filling and delicious 🍔 Service was great. Allasha was our server. She helped us get familar with the menu and answered all of our questions. She brought our food out promptly and checked in on us later to see if we needed anything else, and all while helping her fellow servers. She was giving shift lead energy 👏“

“My roommate and I have been coming here for a while, it's easily one of our favorite regular spots. The atmosphere is stylish and gives off great vibes and always feels welcoming. The food is always fresh coming from local California farms. The drink menu is solid with all of the staples and some with added twists. The owners Chris and Jenn are amazing, they and their staff are always kind and provide incredible service. Other points to consider are the burger of the month, a rotating culinary delight often themed and always delicious, and the establishment holds many different events from art shows, drink and paint, trivia and so many others. Honestly, it's always a great place with friendly people. Chris and Jenn are leaders in the community and work to not only provide delicious food, and a great experience but also work hard to make the community better. Would recommend, and do recommend to everyone and anyone. 5/5 stars.“

“Great Food! Great Price!Always fresh.“

“todo super rico !! fresco y un sabor esquisito“

“I saw a post from Stevo so I had to try Rose Marie's Burgers in OB. Sliders & Onion Rings delight! Gourmet Sliders & beer batter rings. Excellent. I had Filet O Mahi & Rosie Single with 1/2 order of Onion rings. Huge order couldn't eat it all in 1 sitting lol. So GO GET SOME!“

“I’ve been here several times and it never disappoints! The smash burgers are always flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Not greasy and heavy. The fries and onion rings are just as delicious—crispy, golden, and the perfect sides to go with the burgers. My 5 year old loves the burgers too. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes each visit even better. I also really enjoy the cute outdoor seating area; it’s such a nice spot to relax and enjoy the food. One of my go-to places for burgers.“

“The young lady in the lot taking the orders on a 94 degree day was a true professional!“

“Absolutely delicious food, drinks and amazing service.
I have visited a handful of times & recently I brought in a group of friends and everyone was very satisfied.
Great options for every eater and the menu allows for half portions of wings, fries, & onion rings so we were able to try a bit of everything.
Our server was lovely and had amazing recommendations on drinks & food options. She was energetic and very attentive.
I have ordered carry-out a handful of times & their sliders & fries never disappoint, their wings are better eaten there.“

“Definitely recommend this place. Walking distance from the beach in the main strip of Ocean Beach, inside has a cool vibe. Service was fast and friendly. The burger were massive and very well seasoned. I still think about it to this day. Wedge fries were also crispy. Huge amount of food ripped after a nice day out.

Definitely recommend if you’re in town, will be going again!“

“👌😋🍔🍟👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🍔🍟🍔🍟👌👌👌😋😋😋😋“

“After posting a negative review about the service at this restaurant, they gave me a $50 gift card to go back and try again. Unbelievably, the service was even worse this time around. We were sitting on the patio with our dogs, and the server barely made any appearances. I could see her other tables were getting frustrated, and I believed her when she apologized, saying that she was busy with her inside tables. Clearly management has not adequately staffed this restaurant, and there was never a manager checking on tables on the patio during our prolonged visit. The restaurant was incredibly popular, and I witnessed them turning multiple people away who did not have reservations while we were waiting for our table. Maybe the inside tables get better service? One of the benefits of the restaurant, though, is being able to bring our dogs, so hopefully they will figure out how to staff the patio better in the future.“

“Deliciosas nos encantan !“

“so good so clean and the service is a super service !! totally 2 tums up!!!“

“great burgers friendly staff great prices too.“

“We went to lunch yesterday at the local In N Out burger. Of course it was delicious. That's the great thing about INO, no matter where in the country the food ALWAYS high quality and very consistent. Cant say that about many other fast food places. 😋“

“Always perfect burgers and fries at this location. Friendly and fun staff.“

“tenders are great ❤️ milkshake too“

“I am visiting from Washington state and read about The Friendly in an article. I saw that it was close. and thought it would be great to check out. I am so thankful I did. It was absolutely amazing. 10000000/10 would recommend!!“

“Run, don’t walk, to try this amazing fusion burger joint. The food wan delicious!! We got the Oyama and Kimgogi burgers with the sidewinder fries, mac and cheese nuggets (I could eat a bucket of these babies) and the cypher wings. Everything was flavorful and well cooked. Don’t forget to ask for a side of the curry sauce to dip your fries and nuggies in!“

“First time at this location but I've tried Hodad's in Ocean Beach and at the ballpark. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger with a half priced Strawberry Malt because it was happy hour. The Bacon Cheeseburger was solid but just way way way too much onion and pickles. This is how it was at the ballpark and sad to see this is how it is in the restaurant. The milkshake was pretty good though and a great price at $4.50. Overall I would come back for the milkshakes but not the burgers.“

“The best place in San Diego“

“Number 1 burger in the world 🌎“

“The food was good. They got my turkey burger wrong two times. By the time I got it back the firs were cold. They ran out of Coke Zero. I was told once it runs out it’s out! lol“

“Enjoyed my birthday dinner here. Mint sangria was an absolute must have again drink- kind of DRINK!!“

“What a surprise for just picking something off the map! Beautiful view, but the food was SO SO good, and a great price. We had the Baja shrimp taco- generously sized and perfectly dressed. The pastrami burger- oh my…the bun was perfect, the beef and pastrami delicious, and the ONIONS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD(wish I could do mine this way. Even the grilled cheese was top notch, done with crispy cheese inside and great quality bread. Lastly, we had the potato pirogies which were crisp and toasty on the outside and creamy inside and the hopping sauce we could DRINK. The employees were very nice and service was swift. Probably the best, quick meal we have had traveling in 2700 miles. Much appreciated!“

“One of the best onion rings I've had. Perfectly crunchy!“

“This is going to be the worst review for probably my favorite burger in San Diego.

I literally haven’t wrote the review because I’ve wanted to go back and grab another one and take a proper photo and do this thing justice.

I’m seriously slacking … seriously! Forgive me Rom of the Bombs!

I will be back sooner than later!“

“First time trying Burger Joint & Brew. Service was great! Everyone is extremely friendly. The burger was amazing, the fries and onion rings were fresh! The oreo shake was easily one of the best I've ever had. 10/10 would eat here many more times!!“

“Good food, warm coffee, and three friends who make any table feel like the best seat in the city. We laughed over brunch, shared bites (because that’s mandatory), and let time slow down for a bit.
There’s something special about a cozy café where the conversation flows as easily as the coffee. It wasn’t just about the food — it was about the energy, the connection, and being fully present with people who feel like home.
Grateful for spontaneous plans, full plates, and friendships that make ordinary days feel meaningful. 🥐🤎“

“Fast and furiously delicious.“

“My vegan lox and bagel was the 💣!!!!“

“juicy burgers and great shakes“

“It was my first time there food was amazing!“

“Rad staff! Felt very San Diegan. Great patio with heat lamps that really work. Extensive burger menu!“

“Char burger and chocolate malt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I haven't been to rudfords in years, do to moving south. I was so hungry for the outstanding split pea soup on Saturday, still the best ever. So glad jordan is still working there, he is so delightful and and friendly, he is definitely a keeper. So glad exmanager jose is gone,. What a scan. K sorry about Diane's passing, I really liked her. Keep up the good work. Spinach omelette for awesome, wow.“

“Great food! Love their buffalo wings, salmon burger, and sunrise burger! Must have sides cajun fries, onion rings and hand-made milk shakes!! I work nearby so I get take out regularly, they have a nice size dining area also if you prefer to eat in. 100% recommend.“

“We visited Belmont Park last week (prior had been a few years). Still a very fun place to spend some time. The all day pass would have been a good bargain if 2 of the main big rides weren't closed. I wish there were more 'big kid'/adult rides. But, mostly I am reviewing to say that I can't thank the staff enough. My daughter lost her wallet on the Big Dipper roller coaster, right before closing time and we had to fly back home the next day before the park opened. The security office put in a ticket and notified staff of the missing wallet, which was located and placed in the vault for us. Not only was the cash still in it but all of her important IDs were there.. I was sent a link, paid to have it mailed home and they sent it to us. I am so thankful for their honesty, good communication and excellent customer service.“

“The staff is great!! Great balance of plant based and meat items! Something for everyone! Shakes are fire 🔥“

“Great Brunch and John is an amazing bartender.“

“Im gonna start with great service, delicious drinks and the food was on point. I enjoyed the lamb it was amazing. Oh please if you are over 21 please order the cold brew martini!!! The best dessert for me!“

“🤤🤤🤤🤤😱😱😱 A 10!!! I GIVE IT A TEN!!!! OMG I just had your food for the first time today 4/25/23 3:59pm and oh my this California Burrito & Holy Guacamole Burger & fries is entirely too good and I will be visiting again. Please, Please, Please, Never Leave Vegas, and please build another location in N. Las Vegas (preferably the Centennial area like across the street from my house 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰) JK. But definitely in the Centennial area. Great Staff too. VERY FRIENDLY. ❤️“

“Yes, if you say no, you’re wrong.“

“This place is just great. Come here every once in a while for lunch on the weekdays, but today, they had Chilaquiles with Carnitas. Totopos were really good, salsa was AMAZING & the Carnitas... Anyway, I really hope they have them more often!!!“

“No bad days when you've had a meal at Burger Lounge“

“ótimo atendimento e os lanches são ma“

“I found Angry Petes Pizza on istanstgram and had to try it out. The Pizza was good but the sauce was a little sweet for my taste. The onion rings was out of this world. looking to return soon. the Mackinaw island fudge is a plus.“

“Had an excellent experience at The Melt thanks to Ani! She provided outstanding customer service — friendly, attentive, and very professional from start to finish.

We ordered the Swiss & Shroom, Mac Daddy, garlic parmesan fries, and a Cookies & Cream shake, and everything was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The burgers were flavorful, the fries were perfectly seasoned, and the shake was amazing.

Ani made sure our order was accurate and checked in at the perfect times, making our dining experience smooth and enjoyable. If you’re visiting The Melt, ask for Ani — she truly elevates the experience!

Highly recommend this location. We’ll definitely be back!i“

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.“