50 Best Burger Restaurants in Washington

“I went with a friend to The Capital Burger on Newbury last week. The space was clean and comfortable, our server was really friendly, and the food came out fast. Great experience—I’d come back without a second thought.“

“The smash burgers and fries are indeed delicious! The special sauce they serve is to die for! And the staff genuinely care about their customer and their restaurant. I was disappointed that they had no lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, or salt, and that they charge for extra sauce (I was using it on my fries). The friendly, handsome cashier gave my friend and I cards for free burgers and asked that I leave a review, which showed they care about their customers having a great experience and appreciate the feedback. Oh yeah, I thought the smashburger should be listed as such on the menu, and that they should be either bigger or cheaper. Over all I'd give them a 4.5!“

“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.“

“Not too often do I get to have French toast and French fries at the same time“

“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!! 😃🤤“

“Amy recommended this through the DC by foot walking tour Facebook page… and it did not disappoint me! I had the BLTA… Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado sandwich… And it was awesome. I may not be able to go to it again this trip… But I’ll plan to add this to one of my favorites.“

“My girlfriend and I went here three days in a row 🤣 it’s the best burger in the DMV in my opinion, as someone who was born and raised in the area. The smash burgers are so fresh and loaded with the house-made sauce, onions, pickles, and tomatoes, and served on a fluffy bun. Highly recommend the savory truffle sauce for the fries. Get the double patty burger and you gotta try the ube soft serve. Will definitely come back. Just wish there were more seating inside, but there’s parks nearby where you can eat so it’s not too bad“

“Had 1 buffalo chicken pizza and 1 meatballs pizza with fries. My only issue is the meatballs had zero favor but then the fries saved the day. I almost turned around in a storm to get more fries. No one else is allowed to order fries anymore. MINES😆“

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

“The food was delicious.“

“Quit -____- still confused why Louisvilles food scene is absolutely out of this world but we do not have “fast food vegan” honestly blows my mind. Absolutely stopped here, got burgers and wings and fries. I couldn’t have been more happy. Maybe waited around 10/15 minutes for food to be ready which is actually nothing. So satisfied.“

“[Delivery] This is exactly what you expect: good, sloppy, American classics. I'm not in love with the cheese, but the aioli is phenomenal, and the meat is really good too. The spicy chickn is my personal favourite, but I'm slowly working my way through the menu and have yet to be disappointed.“

“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😊.“

“Could not recommend this place more! 10/10 - service was impeccable, food was amazing, and location was great. All you can eat brunch does not disappoint. They go above and beyond for their customers. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We stop in because my daughter with special Down syndrome needed to use the bathroom really bad. Even though there was a no public bathroom policy, the young lady althat greeted us was very gracious and allowed her to use it. Unfortunately, I did not get her name. I decided to place an order
At this point Kia assisted me and she was very hospitable and welcoming. But what impressed me the most was the cleanliness of tje restaurant. I often get nervous allowed my daughter to use public restrooms, but this one was very clean and Kia stood at the door while I went in to assit my daughter to clean herself and get dress. A definite 10/10 experience. I'll be back!“

“Full disclosure, I'm a bit biased - this is the 13th Hard Rock Cafe I've been to, and one that I had been waiting since 1989 to come back and visit. I took a picture of the "Coming Soon" sign in the window during my 8th grade Washington D.C. trip, and just now got to come enjoy the place. It's decked out in a perfect mix of rock n' roll and homage to our great country; the decor is entertaining and fitting. The food was awesome - I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was delicious. My husband had the burger, also delicious. Fries were perfect - crispy on the outside, ooey gooey on the inside. Our server was very sweet and even took interest in the 1989 photo I brought with me, taking a picture of my picture! :) All in all, I was not disappointed, even after having built it up for over 3 decades in my head - that's saying a LOT.“

“We noticed a huge line outside Good Stuff Eatery the night before, so we decided to come back and see what all the excitement was about. I'm glad we did.

I ordered the Spike's Sunnyside Burger, fries, and a chocolate milkshake. The burger was really good and definitely above average. The only small issue was that the bun was a little flat and had a hard time holding together with such a big burger.

The fries tasted like they were hand cut and had great flavor, but the real standout was the milkshake. It was rich, creamy, and honestly one of the best milkshakes I've ever had.

Overall, this is an easy place to recommend if you're in Washington, DC. We'd definitely come back.“

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

“If you like smash burgers then 7th Street Burger is the place to be at! While everything is simple, it's still very good and satisfying. They serve actual smash burgers too not them fake ones. I've literally went here multiple times in a week, that should tell you something lol The atmosphere is pretty cool, they have a good playlist too. The customer service is usually on point, I haven't had any bad experiences. There's times when the food comes out in a timely manner. Special thanks to the staff for keeping things going. Aaron and Will y'all are the MVPs. I highly recommend checking out 7th Street Burger!“

“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.“

“We were on our way to another place in the area and got stopped by the charismatic owner. He sold us on the live music and menu items. That was all we needed to hear. The drinks were flowing (the bartenders pour to get you tipsy), the food was flavorful and the service was great. We enjoyed everything we ordered and we are tough critics! It was a really cool experience and we will be back for sure.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

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

“Dinner was amazing. We started with a dozen fresh oysters and had the steak frites prefix. It was delicious and a great value.
Can’t wait to go back this fall when it’s Stable DC. We loved the juxtaposition of casual dining and high quality food.“

“love stoneys please put fried pickles on the menu tho“

“I loved my experience, my friend even got à cake for his bithday and the girl was really gentle!“

“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.“

“I made it to the happy hour with the work crew. We’ve been hanging out for a bit and the drinks are solid - the Aperol Spritz is definitely a highlight. The food is also hitting the spot, so it’s been a pretty good time overall. I will come back :)“

“Literally one of the best burgers i’ve ever had..
No joke I demolished my burger in 3 minutes
This place is so unbelievably good
Dont know if this place is underrated cuz i dont live in DC but … SO GOOD
I do remember it being a liiittleeee pricey
But its so worth it
Soo worth it
Also an employee gave my sister and I free ice cream !! 😊💖
Please try this place if you’re considering it“

“The food is amazingly fresh and delicious.“

“Amazing burgers, fries and milkshakes! Across the street from our hotel and we ended up eating here twice and getting milkshakes 3 times. Reasonably priced and the service was good. It was hot in the restuarant but they are doing renovations next door so the AC isn't working. They do have outdoor seating which was a lot cooler. The food and milkshakes will not disappoint!“

“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🌟“

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

“This venue was phenomenal as someone who frequents concerts. Danny, our hostess, was SO nice and she gave us water while waiting and answered all of our questions , genuinely best staff ever, such sweet kind people! Thank you for hosting a concert :)“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

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

“We went to the Mono (Georgetown) location and our burgers were excellent. The staff was friendly and the space was clean. There was outdoor seating enjoyed by many, but we chose to sit indoors and people-watch in the charming, bustling area on a Sunday afternoon. Great experience as out-of-towners!“

“This is absolutely one of my favorite places to go! The Roost was my go to during the pandemic with tons of outdoor seating. Since it was in my neighborhood we frequented a lot. The staff watched my little one practically grow up there! It became our meeting place and neighborhood watering hole. Quick and efficient and some of the best food and customer service! We’ve moved from the area but always stop by when in town because it feels like home!“

“They need more seating. Especially on concert nights at the anthem“

“This chain store is great.👍🏻“

“There is something for everyone at Her Diner! Kelly & Thida are serving up their dream come true: A fun, delicious dining and/or drinks space… that is a safe space for all! We’ve loved eating at Her Diner before it was. My child (now almost 23) and I started going for the Drag Watch party when they were 13! They would win shots for me with their drag trivia knowledge 🥰 They even did their first few drag performances there thanks to Kelly, Thida and their Queendom💝 And when Her Diner finally took form, I think the food and decor got even better! Thank you for bringing us Her Diner! She’s the best! 💖👸💖“

“Great service, enjoyed very much!“

“10/10 experience at Wingos in Georgetown! We stopped in well after 1 a.m. and everything was still fresh, hot, flavorful, and made with care. We ordered the 8-piece wing combo with two different flavors, seasoned fries, and a drink, and everything was delicious.

OB, the owner, gave phenomenal service and really knew the menu inside and out—from the specials to the flavor options and recommendations. DJ, the cook, even hand-delivered our food, which made the experience feel extra personal and welcoming.

The wings were perfectly seasoned, the fries were excellent, the portions were satisfying, and the customer service was top-tier from start to finish. Great food, great energy, and even better hospitality.

Definitely a Georgetown late-night gem. We will absolutely be back!“

“I’ll be honest, I came here a year ago when it was called Bonkers Chinese Burger and didn’t like it at all. Today, I went back curious that it’s under a new name Cinnara with a focus on broth and noodles.

I got the Braised Beef Noodle as others recommended. And wow!!!! It was some of the best beef noodle soup I’ve tasted. So so delicious.

This spot is worth it for the beef noodles alone. This will be one of my new lunch spots in Chinatown.“

“absolutely AMAZING BrISkEt Nachos! if you find yourself in DC please do yourself the favor and START HERE. full of flavor, the waitstaff cares, owner visits and chats, really awesome atmosphere and visit to Char Bar!“

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

“z burger is so awesome !!!!!“

“I go to the Arlington location more, but you can’t go wrong at any of their locations. This is a great spot when I have business in the L’Enfant area. Cheeseburgers, hot dogs and French fries are excellent, but chicken sandwich is great as well.“