50 Best Burger Restaurants near Solana Beach

“Great burgers friendly service and good food.“

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“We had an outstanding, fun lunch at The Tavern last Saturday. The outdoor seating by the bustling Cedros Avenue reminds us of Euro cafes. Joy was our server and bartender - she is really pleasant and certainly helped make our experience a great one. She also makes a wonderful Bloody Mary! We enjoyed the guacamole/chips which were both fresh and homemade. Additionally, we had the lobster dumplings - the port wine sauce is superb. Thanks again for a great time and we will continue to come back.“

“Tire picked up a screw somewhere and I had to visit Discount Tire. A/C at Carl’s always seems to be the coldest. If you’re trying to watch what you eat, I recommend this combo. The chicken filet is so small, you’ll be sure to eat less.“

“Ordered food to take away, and it was Delicious!!! The staff was super- helpful accommodating my food allergies. They have gluten-free buns for their yummy burgers. My husband got a steak fajita mac and cheese dish. He absolutely loved it! We also got a big salad. Definitely recommend!“

“Fantastic service and food

Parking: Plenty of parking, I always do drive thur

Kid-friendliness: Seems to be kid friendly I see alot of families eating there

Wheelchair accessibility: It seems to be wheelchair accessible, I have really seen anyone in one or have been inside I always do drive thur“

“First time got a chance to try this place and the food was amazing. Great taste, great size, portions were awesome, and taste was very good. Definitely will be back for more and I highly recommend you to try this place. Great job guys.“

“The burgers are delicious. A quality smash burger that is super crispy. The fries were so so, not quite hot enough. A friend had the fish sandwich and that was super bland - do not recommend. Sitting outside was great! Dog friendly. Full bar. Will be back!“

“I don't usually leave such long reviews, but this place is probably my favorite place in San Diego County.

My wife and I have been to Jeff's Burgers only half a dozen times and it's always feels like such a special occasion (only because we don't live very close by). If we lived in the area I swear this would be my weekend tradition. The menu is simple, but not boring. The staff is working their butts off, but still always so friendly. And the food is always a knock out of the park.

On our most recent visit, October 19 2024, it was a fairly busy time of day. Late lunch, around 2:30pm. Every seat was taken and there was a line out the door, but no one was impatient, these burgers are known to be worth the wait. The woman at the register (who I learned later was the General Manager, Marina) was helping the little boy in front of us decide how he liked his burger. With or without onions? pickles? etc. She was never pushy and let him take his time figuring out how he liked his food. She cared, in a way that was so loving, to make sure he was going to have a meal he enjoyed. With every interaction she prioritized the customer's experience of the establishment and the food over everything else. In between customers she assured everyone waiting in line that she appreciated our patience and that she would help us soon. When it was time to take our order she was the sweetest thing.

When she asked for my name so that they could call it out when our order was ready she had a great reaction to me saying "Jeff", because of the likeness to the restaurant's name. We all agreed that she should take my wife's name (Selina) down instead because it was more fun to say. She even spelled it right on the first try, which is uncommon, and she credited it to French being her native language and that is how it is commonly spelled in French.

We got seated outside on their little patio, which is small but cute. I will say that initially their seating area can seem cramped and leave you wishing for a little more elbow room, but I have found that it forces you to interact with the folks sitting around you in a way that feels kind of nice. When you are sitting outside, in a beach town, under a pink umbrella, and you need to ask your neighbor to excuse you are you squeeze by with a chocolate milkshake in one hand and a box of burgers in the next, no one can be grumpy or upset. Every single customer here is always in a good mood, and it is noticeable.
This place is just pure joy.

When my wife's name was called out the Manager handed my our food and I insisted on getting her name. Her name is Marina Zablit. When I met her I assumed she must own the place based on the love and care she was putting in to every action and word that came out of her mouth.
I don't know is she is a mother, but she has that community "mom" energy that just makes you feel at home.

This restaurant cooks all of the orders on one flat top grill, and everything is cooked to order with perfection. Their burgers come out hot and ready. Their milkshakes are real home-made milkshakes, like you dream about from when you were a kid. The fries are real, none of that frozen processed junk that doesn't even taste like a potato anymore.

I am leaving such a long review because I know what it is like to watch a little town lose it's soul to big business. I am a third generation Encinitas beach town local. My family moved here in the early 1940s. My family has watched these local towns lose their little Mom and Pop shops, and lose their very soul to corporations tourism.

But somehow, places like Jeff's Burgers and nestled in there still. Still keeping the local soul alive. Still cranking out the best this town has to offer.
It's not just food, it is the whole package.

I am counting the days until my next visit, and y“

“Bf and I wanted to get a quick bite before our movie at the AMC started and was immediately greeted by Matilda with some of the best hospitality I’ve ever gotten at a burger place, let alone a mall location. Matilda was very sweet and would always check up on us while we dined in, offering to clear our table and asked if we needed any extra sauces, etc. pls give Matilda their flowers because they definitely deserve it!! That’s how you do customer service <3 May Matilda’s pillow always be cold on both sides haha“

“We are in town my in-laws and have eaten here twice. The burgers are delicious and the wedge salad is absolutely amazing! The homemade ranch was loved by the whole table too. Highly recommend!“

“hello the cashier was friendly and had beautiful smile and listen to my order and said thank you coming in. what a fast service and pretty busy . always clean and all co worker friendly. thank you. kathy“

“The patty is perfectly cooked, juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection. But it’s the truffle infusion that truly steals the show. The creamy truffle aioli and delicate truffle shavings blend harmoniously with the high-quality beef and sophistication to every bite. Enjoy!“

“My husband and I came here once and it’s now our favorite place to come eat! A woman Trudy who works there is an absolute super star! She is always going above and beyond to make the experience even better, the food is a plus ? don’t miss out on the grandmas Mac and cheese. It’s the best I’ve ever had!“

“juicy burgers and great shakes“

“JTB. EXELENTE. DEL MAR A SUMESA“

“Cool little restaurant with a great vibe, right on UCSD campus. We were at volleyball tournament and happy to find this place in between matches so we did not have to drive off campus. Casual environment with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great, good selection of cold craft beer on tap and food was also good. Be sure to stop by if you are on UCSD campus!“

“AWESOME cheeseburger. 8/10. The double charburger was juicy and seasoned perfectly. They even had a lettuce wrap for my gluten-free Mom. Fries were crunchy but fluffy inside. Service was friendly, restaurant (including the restroom) was clean.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free lettuce wrap available.“

“Visiting my son before his deployment. The owner went out of his way to take care of us. I would highly recommend any military family to visit here. Food was very good too.“

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“It’s the Bomb diggity! Burgers, chicken nuggets, cheese fries with bacon and shakes all epic!“

“The staff was amazing. Very attentive and friendly even though we had 5 crazy kids with us. They even refilled our drinks. The food was great as well. My burger was so delicious with the crispy burnt ends. Loved it.

Kid-friendliness: Our kids loved the chicken tenders“

“So glad Legoland opened up, there were if rides closed, the lines were long but we love going because it's close. You can get wet, ride coasters and end your day with a slow magnet through the aquarium, and the burgers in Castle Hill are awesome!!!“

“Loved eating here the mall that this location in is very nice with lots of seating overlooking the fountain and things to see. The food was delicious, even my picky toddler enjoyed her grilled cheese. Definitely will eat here again when I am in town!“

“The food was fantastic. The shrimp ceviche was super delicious, I highly recommend it. The guacamole tasted very good. It had a great natural flavor to it. The service was a bit slow. We waited for a bit to be seated. Our order also took a little time to get served. But that would not stop me from coming back again. The food is good.“

“Good food for the price!!“

“The burgers are a really good size and the bun bread was very nice. The kid burger is the same size as an adult burger, just without the toppings. Everything was super fresh and hot. The fries were very good and I thought it was a large portion and easily shared with my 5 year old.I wish they had mayo in the dispenser, but I could have probably asked for some from the counter.“

“Food is mostly a great selection and very tasty. Drink selection is actually awesome, and I highly recommend visiting if you like good beer.

Parking: Tons of parking nearby, and is very easy to find a spot that's only a short walk to the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Very much kid friendly, but not any specific area for kids to play.“

“A diner-like restaurant. I usually had pancakes for breakfast at Original Pancake House or IHOP. This is my first time using it. As a result, we got it right! It's no wonder it's so crowded. It's a shame that they don't have crepes, but it's so cheap that I'll be buying it again! Order at the counter.“

“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.“

“Staff is amazing and the food more so. Excellente“

“The burgers and fries are both quite good, and the thin crust pizza is very tasty. Many choices for the burgers and pizzas. The owner and staff are friendly and outgoing but not obnoxious or phony. Give it try!“

“So many options in their menu, it made it hard to choose. We all loved the burgers! I didn’t see a difference between Medium Rare and Medium but it still tasted good. The only issue was timing. I think we waited for an unreasonably long time until our meal was served but they must have been busy. I would go again!

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the meal. The quesadilla looked like something I would want to order!“

“My husband, daughter, and I stopped by for dinner after a long day. At first, it was a little hard to identify if this was a bar or restaurant, but Selena saw us looking lost and brought us in. Selena was great! The service was terrific, the conversation was enjoyable, and the food was amazing. This bar/restaurant is a unique and fun concept. We will definitely be back.“

“Here visiting from NC. I by chance stumbled upon 7 Mile Kitchen. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was just as wonderful. Henry greeted me with such an amazing smile and made me feel so welcome. He gave great suggestions of his favorite dishes when I asked. He made sure I had everything I could possibly need, loved the personal touches. I also, met Lindsey and she was very welcoming as well. They both were very engaging in conversation and I appreciated it very much seeing as though I am traveling for work. At no time did I feel like a stranger. Thank you 7 Mile Kitchen for a wonderful meal, great service and a warm home away from home feeling!“

“Was a great idea stopping to Islands Food was great and waitress so wonderful I really recommended Thank you“

“This place is great! Don’t go expecting any culinary masterpieces or nurturing health bowls-but you knew that! As the name would imply, it’s fast food—plain and simple. But it’s done vegan, and it’s done well. The burgers are great, great nuggets with a nice variety of sauces. Breakfast sandwiches. Milkshakes, also a vegan take on the classic “Blizzard” called a Snow Day. You know the flavors—most of us grew up on them. As much as I love my mushrooms and kale and grain bowls it’s nice to enjoy those nostalgic tastes every once in a while. Nothing wrong with it, and anyone that says you are less of a vegan for it isn’t worth your time. Updated from previous review on 2024-12-10“

“First time this has happened to me. It was only a minor mistake, they forgot to put the avocado I was charged for on my chicken sandwich. I was soo hungry it was almost gone by the time I realized the missing ingredient. Haha. However, I asked the lady behind the counter if I could simply have a small order of fries instead since the sandwich was almost finished. They quickly provided me with my request and it was handled very professionally and efficiently. Thank you!“

“Co-worker and I go out for lunch every other week. He remembered this place from when he worked down the street from it. So we went here as he remembered it to be good.

Good amount of parking. We walked in and the place itself is dated. The place could use an update. But most people I saw were there for a quick lunch. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The food was priced well. There has been some price increases since some of the other pictures that others have posted with prices. But over all still a good bang for your buck, compared to what you get at other places near by.

For the food I got the gyro with fries. It was packed with meat and the fries were hot and crispy. I forgot what my friend had, I believe a sandwich but he also had fries. We enjoyed our food very much and will be going back soon.“

“This place is a hidden gem here in Carlsbad. The food, service, and cheap drinks are all exceptional. HH everyday from 3 - 6 with Buy One - Get One appetizer's.... Opens at 7:00am for yummy breakfast, with tasty food served all day long. You need to check this place out. It's my 'go-to' since they opened.“

“Great service! Staff is so friendly and welcoming!“

“We came from New Jersey to visit family we found the diner, the service and food was great we came back the next day. On our next visit we will be back . A big shout out for our server Christa , thank you .“

“We had a very nice lunch on Mother’s Day.The place wasn’t busy, which was great for Mother’s Day because we didn’t have any reservations anywhere. They have a good size patio and the service was excellent. We really liked both the bacon Benedict and the African dish that we got for breakfast.We will return again.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kid corner with chalk boards.“

“Food outstanding Drinks same“

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂“

“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.“

“Delicious options for vegans, nice customer service, outdoor dining 👍🏻“

“Young Lady was extremely polite & helpful, helped me with the App., had 2 Famous Stars with Cheese

Kid-friendliness: Parents and family can Enjoy & Eat comfortably

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room for wheelchair accessibility“