37 Best Burger Restaurants in Washington

“My son and I were visiting DC and always looking for a good burger. The burgers were outstanding. One of the best I have ever had.“

“All I can say is the only thing better than the outstanding food is the incredible customer service. The next time we are on DC, I will go out if my way to visit one of the locations.“

“Excellent experience, excellent food, and excellent service! Thanks Lenny!“

“Excellent choice if you like veggie burgers too. As a baby boomer who is trying to eat as healthy as I can in this season of life it was great having the impossible burger option. Not only was it good, it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend and will be back again. Oh yes, veggie I forget, if you are a military veteran, you get 50% off discount. Wow! What a deal! Thank you Michael Angelo for your vision and belief in the American Dream. You rock.

Angelo and TJ“

“Genuinely super delicious and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients!! Definitely will be coming back. Such a simple menu, but it’s working in their favor! The space is on the smaller side but they have an adorable outdoor seating. I also love how kid-friendly the place was , including allowing kids to draw to decorate the space! Staff were also super friendly and it just feel a like a great local spot, that I hope is here for as long as possible.“

“Great place; the atmosphere, staff, and food are amazing. 3 levels with something different offered. So much fun. Great cocktails!“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

“Always busy, but seriously the best burger in town (if not the world), so it's worth the wait. I grew up on Good Stuff burgers and shakes. The Prez Obama burger (I think now known as the Prez Burger) with house fries (rosemary and all things delicious) with a toasted marshmallow shake (or cherry blossom if it's in season) is to DIE for. Also Spike's Sunnyside burger is delicious. Highly highly recommend for tourists looking for a dope local find.“

“The ghost burger and crinkle fries are phenomenal! Highly recommend.“

“My family and I wandered in after seeing a recommendation online. Hill East Burger did not disappoint! The atmosphere was fun and the food was delicious. The staff was also very friendly to our obvious party of non-regulars😊.“

“Great food and service. Family enjoyed very much. We will come again.“

“The food was delicious.“

“IF YOU LIVE WITHIN 500 MILES OF THIS PLACE, STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND GET YOURSELF A CHICKEN CHESAPEAKE SANDWICH IMMEDIATELY! #wow #11+“

“Thanks Bussboys for your hospitality during our group’s visit last Thursday . I traveled with my church choir (Tulane MB Church from Yazoo City, Ms). We dined in for breakfast and the food was AMAZING“

“Yes! I love the concept. I love how it’s a hand made patty and the burger was cooked perfectly. In addition, you have an option to add items to your burger if you do the build your burger option. You can also choose their preselected choices which look really good. I chose to add sautéed onions, bacon, and Italian sausage. I will say although the Italian sausage was good, I wouldn’t add it again; it didn’t hurt the burger overall. You choose your seasoning (I chose basic), sauce (house bbq), lettuce and tomato. I also ordered the seasoned fries (garlic parmesan). I was curious so I asked for the spicy ranch. It was pretty good.“

“Best egg dishes in DC! It’s a must-try destination!“

“This chain store is great.👍🏻“

“Love it, a great spot with character, good burgers and chicken sandwiches, and a fantastic beer list.
Bonus points for playing interesting movies and music that doesn’t rely on an algorithm!

Kid-friendliness: They have kids sliders and chicken tenders, just not seen on the main menu I think. They’re always great to our kids. And kids generally love rock music, which is what goes on here. Go before 8-ish, I think bands play after 9 or so.“

“Was visiting D.C and saw the good reviews and decided to go. Got the lucky bun burger and mambo nugs for happy hour. Great atmosphere in the restaurant and service was great. Our waiter was very nice and checked in on us periodically. Would recommend trying out this place if you’re visiting the area!“

“We went to the restaurant down at the wharf….. To start, the hostess at the front was on her phone and not really paying any mind to the people walking in the door. Come to find out after that was the floor manager. Then we get sat and none of the workers talk about who is in charge of that section. We did. It get me is or silverware. The very nice bartender comes up, gets us some water and menus gets us started and finally the sever comes over to us. The server took our order and checked on us twice. When the food was brought to the table we still didn’t have silverware and had to ask the food runner. Our server had a a ten top when we arrived and she was checking on her the whole time not paying any mind to the other tables she has. It was to the point I had to go up to someone ask for water refill bc both our glasses were empty. We finish our meals that were very good and no one but the bartenders are on the floor. I see our sever walk over to the restroom, she comes out looks at us and sees that we are sitting doing nothing, then walks over to a new 10 top and disappears. It’s at thing point I now have to walk over to the bartender and get our check and they are the ones that cash us out. Thank you to the bartender that took care of us“

“We are vacationing in Luquillo, Puerto Rico and went to Capital Burger 🍔 twice for dinner. The environment is nice and the staff is friendly and helpful. The chicken wings and the burgers are delicious! You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“Great open mic, great beer and awesome Frenchie burger!“

“Best egg dishes in DC! It’s a must-try destination!“

“Best Detroit style pizza I have ever had. Michaela was an incredible server. I recommend location near Howard University in DC!! A must when in town.“

“The price for a burger, side, and regular milkshake was around $27 with tax. I ordered the limited time Southwest Burger, which came with chili and cheese; the chili cheese tater tots; and the pistachio milkshake.The food was about on-par with BGR and Five Guys in terms of freshness of ingredients and taste. The burger was run-of-the-mill, and I was surprised that the burger came with pepperjack & chili rather than the nacho cheese & chili that were on the tater tots.Overall, the experience was good, but there are better burger joints for the price.

Vegetarian options: Wayback Burgers does have vegan/vegetarian options with the Impossible Burger.

Wheelchair accessibility: The building and eating area has full wheelchair accessibility.“

“I've been here several times right before/after a ballgame at Nats park. It's the traditional Shake Shack if you know what to expect. For those who don't, they have pretty good fast food burgers and crinkle cut fries. Their burger sauce is very good!“

“The rooftop setting is lovely especially at sunset. We went on a Friday. There was a band playing street level that you could hear from the rooftop - wasn't our genre. Later, there was jazz on the roof which we enjoyed but it could interfere with conversation. Food was uneven. The crab appetizer was yummy as were pizza and burger. Salad and pasta just OK. Margarita was good. Service was uneven. Our server was very rushed and forgot items (had to ask twice for a beer ordered after meal was served and finally got it at the bar) and left us unattended. Think he was covering too many tables and just needed to slow down a bit. Did not inform us that 20% is automatically added to bill but we noticed it. Despite that, it's a great spot for a drink and apps, pizza to share. As our friend said, it doesn't feel like DC, more like Miami.“

“my 5yr old daughter said it was soooo good🤣🤣🤣“

“I recommend Everything! DC9 is a very dope place to hang out! The vibe there is unmatched and the staff are amazing! No complaints from me overall 10/10🌟“

“Surprisingly good vegan food! They have a set menu, but it seems like they frequently run out of things that are on it, so it's not incredibly reliable. Portions also run a lot smaller than I expected. At first, I was put off by this, but after actually eating, I found I was much more satisfied than I was expecting, so only a watchout there. Worth a try!“

“EASILY one of THE BEST burgers I’ve ever had! And I LOOOOVE burgers! It’s seasoned to perfection! The hun is soft and buttery with a light toast to it! And It digest so well! Quality is A+++++++++++ Never had bad service! I love it here!! 😃🤤“

“I walked by several times and saw a sign inviting me to try PLNT Burger for free. So, I ordered the DBL PLNT Cheeseburger to give it a try. After tasting it, I have to say I was really impressed with the flavor— perfectly done! The sauce gave it a nice smoothness. I paired it with ginger sparkling water, making me feel like I was helping the planet by saving natural resources with this one meal. Thank you, PLNT Burger!“

“Great bar , super perk for this Hampton Inn/Navy Yard!“

“Enjoyed coming here with my family. The young woman at the counter was so friendly. I told her I was hard of hearing and she was so patient with me. The young woman's name is Unique. She really cares. The food was good but the customer service was excellent. This was our first time in the DC area. We will definitely come back here on out next trip here.“

“The pizza is Amazing and the staff is very friendly The pizza was fresh and flavorful. While the atmosphere is inviting there is an inside dining area as well as outside. I definitely recommend stopping by.

Parking: Plenty of free parking in front of the restaurant!!

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s wheelchair accessible.“

“With new ownership in place, I did not know what to expect. For a ward 8 resident and DC native, we take Sunday morning breakfast serious, and nobody wants to travel to PG, VA or cross the bridge for family breakfast. I have been to that IHOP at least 100 times, so I have seen the good and the bad times. I will say this, there is a noticeable difference in the customer care experience. From the attention to detail of the employees, the cleanliness of the restaurant (especially the bathroom), and the friendly staff, I was wholly impressed. I felt safe and ready to spend my hard earned money. I even tipped the waitress 50% because she deserved it. Hopefully the word gets out that it is a good thing to go to the Alabama Ave IHOP and the new owners keep this level of care for us the customers.“