Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

1. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1236 tips and reviews

Joon L.Joon Licopit: burgers, fries, shakes, everything all gooood!

Audrey B.Audrey BRUISSON: Best burger ever! And you should check out there milkshake of the day too! Exquisite!

Luke T.Luke Takeuchi: Great burgers, definitely worth a visit in you're in New York. Try to go when the lines aren't huge though, after lunch or dinner.

Minetta Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

2. Minetta Tavern

8.8
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The home of one of New York's best burgers; a swanky West Village classic.

Jen K.Jen K: Black Label Burger = easily the best burger in NYC and quite possibly the best burger I've ever had anywhere

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Yes it's one of the best burgers in Manhattan, but also one of the best plates of fries. Be warned: their preference is to undercook a bit.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

3. Shake Shack

8.8
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 855 tips and reviews

Rastakiki R.Rastakiki Rastakiki: one of the best burger of New York (like all Shake Shack).

Quentin L.Quentin Lafon: Very tasty burgers. Friendly staff & great atmosphere ! Try the cheese fries, they are delicious !

Khalil i.Khalil ibitefood: A good burger for a great price . Great job on the bun

Ruby's Cafe - Soho is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

4. Ruby's Cafe - Soho

8.7
219 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 375 tips and reviews

Jorge V.Jorge Vilar: Best burger I've had in NYC. Try either the Bronte or the Whaleys. Both are orgasmic. Seriously. Cash only

Paull Y.Paull Young: Awesome Aussie joint. Get the Bondi or Bronte burger (named after 2 beautiful Sydney beaches). Wash it down with Coopers pale ale

Brigitte P.Brigitte Perez: Bronte burger is amazing. Added bacon of course. Creamy chicken pasta is delicious. Nice cozy spot.

Emily West Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

5. Emily West Village

9.1
35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 147 tips and reviews

Corbin B.Corbin Blankenstein: The Burger, the Colony (red), and the Emmy (white) are the standards... absolutely delicious. Looking forward to trying everything else

Sean D.Sean Daly: Really impressed with this place. Excellent atmosphere and music (classic rock)! Burger was crazy good and pizza probably the best detroit style Ive had in the city

M N.M N: Burger is the best in the business and a must have. Any pizza with honey is always money.

P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

6. P.J. Clarke's

8.6
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

Nichola M.Nichola Morgan: Burgers are great and Magners cider compliments it perfectly!

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: "The Cadillac" is honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had! Reasonable price for a juicy, delicious burger.

Ariadna G.Ariadna Grané: very good hamburgers in a nyc's classic! we had the apple pie too (really really good!!)

Hillstone is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

7. Hillstone

9.0
378 Park Ave S (at E 27th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 265 tips and reviews

Mary Elise ChavezMary Elise Chavez: The best burger I've had in 2 years. Try the California burger, quality meat

Essam A.Essam Al-Ebrahim: Good setting surroundings, friendly nice staff, and the food is delitious. Try the viggie burger is BIG and great.

SS: Great place, food and staff. U have 2 try the coconut shrimp rolls it was amazing and the spinach artichoke dip is the best in town, burgers and salmon were great too.

Au Cheval is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

8. Au Cheval

8.8
33 Cortlandt Alley (btwn White & Walker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan · 68 tips and reviews

Jaclyn R.Jaclyn R: Amazing!!! Burger with egg is a must and order fries. The bar downstairs opens at 5 and is a good place to hang if you have to wait, which you will!

Hannah L.Hannah LaHood: Best time to come and get seated right away is around 5pm. Burger with the egg 🍳💛🍔

Michael C.Michael Carini: Chicago burger classic in NYC solid all around, but more upscale here for whatever reason

4 Charles Prime Rib is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

9. 4 Charles Prime Rib

9.3
4 Charles St (Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · West Village · 67 tips and reviews

Nikhita M.Nikhita Mahtani: Burger, service, mushrooms and mash ❤️ intimate space and perfect for date night!

CamilleCamille: Amazing burger, killer prime rib, mushrooms, Canadian bacon.

Joe R.Joe Rizk: one of, if not, the best 🍔in nyc. thick cut bacon on a double stack. the ribeye w the caramelized garlic in mashed potatoes is 👌. prime rib is of course solid too.

Harlem Public is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

10. Harlem Public

9.0
3612 Broadway (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Harlem · 197 tips and reviews

Yannick G.Yannick Guillemot: BBQ Pork Burger, awesome spirit, lots of beer choices, GET THERE!

Wes S.Wes Shippee: Not a bad thing to say about this place. Super attentive servers, great craft beer selection, incredible burger (bonus points for adding swiss and brown sugar bacon), and a great neighborhood crowd.

HectorHector: Craft beer selection for days! Fresh popcorn while you wait for your delicious burger.

Raoul's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

11. Raoul's Restaurant

8.8
180 Prince St (btwn Thompson & Sullivan St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 166 tips and reviews

MariMari: Oh man, the burger au poivre is so good. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Only available at the bar and not even listed on the menu yet.

Andrew D.Andrew D.: Au Poivre Burger at the bar is the best! Limited quantity, so arrive early. Steak au Poivre is excellent, too. Chris is a fabulous host and entertainer!

Deborah T.Deborah Tsuchida: Tip for myself, haven't tried: "best burger by Thrillist, but only 12 made each night at bar. Make it there before kitchen opens @5:30 to experience their perfect burger"

Lure Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

12. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 402 tips and reviews

Burger BedlamBurger Bedlam: Be sure to try the Bash Burger, our #1 ranked burger! It's not on the menu so you gotta ask for it specifically. One of the bartenders, Annie, makes a mean Old Fashioned as well.

EvaEva: Great happy hour. Don't miss the burger or lobster roll (when in season).

Sean S.Sean Stenstrom: Great for dates and business lunches alike, the subterranean Lure Fish Bar offers up a solid roster of sushi offerings as well as seafood, steak, and one of the best burgers in the city.

The Odeon is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

13. The Odeon

8.7
145 W Broadway (at Thomas St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 219 tips and reviews

Neil J.Neil Johnston: Steak frites is classic (rare recommended). Beet salad fantastic. Tuna burger for something different and delicious.

RajRaj: Love the frisee salad w/ truffled egg. Tuna and regular burger are both awesome too.

Justin K.Justin Kalifowitz: Great lemon poppy seed pancake brunch / late night burger.

Dudley's is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

14. Dudley's

8.7
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 183 tips and reviews

Ricky L.Ricky Liang: Bronte burger is the best brontosaurus burger you'll ever have

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Grab a seat, a big breakie (for brunch or breakfast) and people watch! At night, enjoy some fresh dishes and if in doubt you can always revert to the bronte burger. Chili mayo always wins!

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great drinks and food. Friendly service. Good for any meal. You can't go wrong with the burger. What else do you expect from a place run by Australians?

The Polo Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in New York City.

15. The Polo Bar

9.0
1 E 55th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 65 tips and reviews

Brad G.Brad Garoon: The Polo Bar burger is a perfectly enjoyable steakhouse burger. The Black Angus patty is high quality, and the flavor is what I’ve come to expect from steakhouses that serve hamburgers. Read more.

Sam W.Sam Winnick: Amazing restaurant, beautiful decor, perfect service and awesome food. The burger is incredible and the steak is great too.

Jason R.Jason Rodriguez: Everything about this place is perfect. Polo Burger and an old fashioned are a must.