50 Best Burger Restaurants near Avenel

“After spending the day at the beach, we took a while deciding which Habit to go to, and we ended up choosing this location. Honestly, I don’t understand why it has such a low rating!

The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the staff was really nice and friendly. We had a great experience and would definitely come back again! 🍔❤️“

“Our go to burger place, love their crispy chicken burger, look forward to their new milkshake flavors!“

“What a gem of creative deliciousness! Definitely make reservations is you go on the weekend.“

“We got the ShackBurger and the Chicken Shack, and both were really good and delicious. The burgers were flavorful, and satisfying, with the classic Shake Shack taste you expect. The chicken sandwich was also crispy and juicy, and the flavors came together really well. Overall, both were solid choices, and we really enjoyed our meal here.“

“I work there service with attitude“

“it was good“

“Jason went above and beyond the normal level of service. I ordered from my app and sat in the dining room to wait and he came over and asked what my order was and brought me my soda wile I waited. It was nice to see I mattered and was not forgotten.“

“Burger is OK, but I just ordered a flash burger, which has a fried egg. Specifically asked them not to over fry the egg . And they do exactly what I ask him not to do. If you’re gonna put an egg on a burger like that, you might as well scramble it if you don’t know what over easy means. Definitely don’t waste your money if you want an egg on the burger. Because they definitely don’t make it right.“

“Ordered tonight got the chicken scampi it was amazing my brother got the chicken franchise amazing and my dad got a cheesesteak amazing definitely ordering again and definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Absolutely loved the Indian fusion pizzas here — super flavorful and perfectly made for vegetarian and Jain preferences. Tried their Kathi rolls and burgers too, and everything was delicious. Great taste, great quality, and really kind service. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing and tasty food!! Great service and great prices! High quality meats and chicken, all halal, with proper certificates!“

“Sat at the bar and CT was serving. She provided awesome service !“

“Haven’t been to Ruby Tuesdays in FOREVER! Forgot what I was missing out on because their Trio Sampler is amazing. The unlimited Mango Iced Tea was better than I remembered it. Our server Danni was on her game and gave us a great dining experience after a long day! Really happy to have rediscovered this after visiting the mall. Will definitely come back and enjoy soon!“

“Had a great experience at House 157! From the moment we walked in, Kayla at the front host stand was welcoming, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of. Our waitress Julie was amazing attentive, professional, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the entire experience. You can tell they both genuinely care about making sure guests have a good time. Great service all around, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“Stopped in for a late night dinner with my son the food is always good my order wasn’t completely correct but I did like the basil on my french fries I’ll have to do that again sometimes it’s hard to understand people through these plexi glass walls we now live with, well there wasn’t a garbage can available the employee to take my garbage and I appreciate that the sign on the soda fountain to ask for a new cup for refills was a nice add.“

“great“

“Nice spot with great vintage atmosphere and good burgers and shakes.“

“Freddy's is awesome. Best burgers in NJ.“

“Have eaten here twice now and both times were exactly what you’d hope for. Exceptional burgers, exceptional chicken, solid beer list, and good service.

Love when the windows are open when the weather is nice. Solid patio as well.

Will specifically call out the spicy chicken sandwich. One of the best I’ve had. My family also enjoys their salads quite a bit.“

“Urban Burger has been such a consistent delight in Cranford, great burgers, amazing fries, but the highlight of the menu is the mac and cheese that is remarkably perfect. But service is fast, the burgers are original and unique, and it's a place the family enjoys anytime we suggest it.“

“Novas is super underrated the food is amazing and the menu has a lot of variety.The inside is nice and they are always playing the best music there.The staff is super nice and very attentive its a great place to go and talk or to even do homework.I usually get a bacon egg and cheese and it’s always so good.One of the best I have ever had I would definitely recommend eating here or even just grabbing a coffee to go but Novas is the spot to go too for sure.W service W food“

“30 burgers is a good spot specially for late night burger eats. I enjoyed a few of their burgers with no complaints. I also swear by the milkshakes they create. Very good and filling. All in all if u want something good that’s and upgrade from fast food. This spot is legit.“

“I really love the food and the way they care for customers . You definitely can tell that they are passionate about their food. Would definitely go back for more !!“

“First time back since 1973! Even better than I remember it. California cheese burger, fries and a soda. Served up in about 3 or 4 minutes, hot and fresh. I will not wait another 50 years to go back! LOL“

“Great Burgers & Grilled Cheeses“

“The best chili dogs we have found. Accommodating to my husband's crazy ideas and also the best party catering idea ever. Kid wanted hotdogs and chicken fingers for her graduation party and Joe put together the perfect package for us. thanks for everything!“

“Dinner was amazing! Wednesday night kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. The new California chicken salad was delicious. Allison and Claudia were so wonderful. They checked in with us multiple times and made sure everything was perfect.“

“Las Calidosas, a cozy family restaurant where you can savor the delightful flavors of Colombian cuisine! Where your heart beat with every tasty of vagabunda burger, crunchy wings, and delicious arepas rellenas.
I love to go to this place with my family.“

“Oh, this is one of my most favorite places for a cheeseburger. To be honest, the don't look like much, but they taste so amazing. The French fries are also really good - I like to get them well done so they are crispy.

There is a Barnes and Nobel across the street. Behind White Diamond is Tarantella's, which always gets great reviews, so come and make a day of it!

Parking: Limited number of spots, bit usually enough.

Kid-friendliness: Only a few booths, but usually enough. Very kid-friendly food.“

“GREAT FOOD 👍👍👍👍👍 I really enjoyed eating there“

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“There’s plenty of parking here because it’s a plaza. They’re open until very late so it’s super convenient.

I started coming here because I love the Linden location. Their food here however, isn’t that good. I don’t know what it is.

They added games to this location which is super fun! So I would recommend bringing families here to play board games and eat good food.

I personally love their cheese burger with pepper jack instead & seasoned fries with a strawberry milkshake. Their chipotle mayo is sooo good.“

“The best food around!!!!! I eat here every week and never get tired of it! Going to get that chicken wrap today! With a side of wingz!“

“Amazingly delicious food with beautiful presentation and top notch quality and quantity! Love the environment, attentive/knowledgable staff, wait is beyond worth the food! Second time having lunch there with Addy personally coming around to make sure all customers were satisfied!“

“Perfect for kids, Plus the food is great!!“

“These burgers are the best I’ve ever had! They were incredibly delicious, fresh & full of flavor. I absolutely loved them. The place is clean, welcoming. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for an amazing burger. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Thank you for making the BEST cake!! I came in a few hours before graduation and asked to decorate the cake on each side. The woman who decorated the cake did an amazing job!“

“This is by far my favorite burger place. Everything always tastes fresh and the quality is always good. You can tell they actually care about the food. Their milkshakes are so good too. My favorites are the Dubai Chocolate, S’mores, Cherry Blossom when they had it, and Cookies & Cream. Their crinkle-cut fries are really good too. I always end up coming back.“

“Best in Metuchen! Go! Now! You will not be sorry! Great meal, great service and of course you get to visit with the owner, Dario Barone. Nothing better.“

“Generous amount of food. I ordered Turkey, which is one of the dishes I rate diners on. Compared to other diners, this is a bit above average. However, even with loads of gravy (they gave me a bowl full) and with a mild stuffing, I felt it was a little bland. Good for people on a low-salt diet? I needed to add a lot of pepper and some salt. I still would have liked a more savory taste. Nevertheless, the portion was big and the "side salad" was more like a mini salad entree. Take a look at the pictures. Wait staff was very nice. Lots of people there on a Sunday morning, so you may have to wait. Price is slightly high, but then everything is compared to a few years ago. BUT I'd rather pay more for this kind of quality. I will go back when I am in the area again.“

“The hot dog & hot sausage combo with the works is the best!“

“Went there last week to see what this place was about. OMGGGGGG I can't say enough good things about it. I had the matzo ball soup and 1/2 pastrami sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Everything was absolutely delicious. The soup tasted like my grandmother made it. I cantcwait to go back and try other things, especially the breakfast options. The waitstaff was so attentive.“

“I was recently in New Jersey for a concert and staying at a hotel for a few nights. My friend and I were looking for a quick bite to eat nearby. We decided to go to this place on a whim and it turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. The atmosphere was incredible. Everyone in there was so cool and the bartender was fantastic and very helpful. She recommended the Jack Daniels burger so we both went with it. When I tell you we both dreamed about this burger for our entire trip. We ended up going back to this place two more times. It was such a great local place with great people. I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re ever in the area go there and get the Jack Daniels burger. Talk to the locals. Have a pint and enjoy the vibes. 5/5. 10/10. Incredible.“

“Been going here for years with my family. Good food and friendly staff. I also belong to a Car Club and we go there on Friday nights during the car shows and Monday nights in the winter time. Allie is our Bartender. She's the best! 🍻
1/24/2026 Still going to Applebee's Friday night during the Car Show season and most Friday nights during the winter months. Alexa and Kait are our Top Notch Bartenders now 👍🍻. Allie left a while ago.
7/3/2026 Went to Applebee's tonight with my Car Buddies. The Car Show was canceled due to the extreme high temperatures. We had a good time eating at the Bar. Alexa and Meli were our Bartenders. Kait left for sunny Florida 🌞“

“Great food! Great service! Bella was our waitress for a party and she was great and so friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“My son and best friend spent Thanksgiving at this wonderful place and were delighted as the menu choices and service were exceptional ! Our wait staff was phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for more delicious prepared prime rib and Thanksgiving treats. Thank you for this cozy and perfect experience for our holiday.“

“This is rough for me to write as I too, whole heartedly take these reviews very seriously. I really wanted to like Wonder, but our first experience was extremely disappointing. We waited almost hour for our food, and for at least 30 minutes we were repeatedly told it was “just being wrapped up and boxed” and would be out “any minute.” Unfortunately, that wasn’t true.

When we asked to cancel our order, the employee at the front repeatedly delayed helping us. She said she needed to get a manager, but instead of doing so, she continued telling us the food would be out soon. It felt like she was avoiding the situation rather than addressing it.

Once the manager finally came out, he was polite, apologetic, and professional. However, we still had to interact with the front employee, whose attitude came across as sarcastic, dismissive, and rude. We also witnessed her responding similarly to other customers. One customer was upset about his order, and she told him he should have used DoorDash. She also told multiple people, “You don’t have to wait 45 minutes—you can take a walk,” which only added to customers’ frustration.

It’s unfortunate that this was our first visit, especially because we brought family who were visiting from out of town. The food may be good, but the customer service and communication left a very poor first impression. I hope management provides additional customer service training so future guests have a better experience.

We never got to try the food but I didn’t feel right about giving you less stars, that seemed really unfair as I’m sure you’re all working so hard.“

“Had a wonderful experience today when I brought my 3 kids for lunch and first time dining out by myself as my husband is working. We all enjoyed our meals and our waitress Raquel was the sweetest and so helpful! My youngest doesnt normally interact with people she never met nor does she smile but once she saw Raquel, it was immediate! Extremely satisfied and happy eating at iHop.“

“Smashburger is always a solid choice when you’re craving a good burger. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and made fresh to order. There are a lot of different options to choose from.. so it’s easy to find something you’ll like or even try something new. The smash technique really gives the patties that nice crispy edge while still staying tender inside. The fries are just as good - especially the smash fries with seasoning.. and everything comes out hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and the service was quick, which made the overall experience even better. Definitely a go to spot if you want something quick but still really satisfying.“

“By far the hottest new bar in jersey !
Love island watch parties
Great jersey pies
Awesome wings
Great italian food
Ownership ACTUALLY cares about feedback and guest experience
Huge tvs in abundance
My only issue is parking....but worth it“