Duke's Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

1. Duke's Grocery

8.5
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 133 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: One of the top burgers in DC here called, appropriately, the Proper Burger: two patties topped with Gouda, charred red onion, sweet chili sauce, dill pickles, rocket & garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

Bogdana B.Bogdana B: Great burger place and super hip atmosphere! Definitely try the proper burger it's done just right and the brioche bun is delish!

Kasia K.Kasia K: The Proper Burger is just fantastic! Definitely the best burger I've had in DC!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

2. Shake Shack

8.5
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews

Peri B.Peri Baptista: The burgers are awesome. Try the peanut butter malt shake and cheese fries. Amazeballs..

Thomas C.Thomas Carpenter: Perfect place for a burger or hot dog before heading into the Verizon Center. The Fair Trade coffee shake is awesome.

Sam H.Sam H: Shack burger, cheese crinkle fries, rootbeer float = perfection

The Capital Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

3. The Capital Burger

9.1
1005 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Mount Vernon Square · 41 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt H: Bacon cheeseburger is excellent. Remember to ask for lettuce/tomato (not on by default!)

The AzizThe Aziz: One of the best in D.C. Their burger and sandwiches are amazing. Mushroom &Swiss burger is my favorite. From the start take the lobster & crabs cake or Truffle fries.

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Loved the burger! Juicy, beautifully cooked and well seasoned.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

4. Good Stuff Eatery

8.1
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Flint F.Flint Finlinson: Amazing burgers!! Be sure to try all the flavored mayos. I ordered the Blazin Barn burger. Make sure you like mint otherwise try another burger.

Daniela K.Daniela K: The veggie burger is amazing, oozing with warm cheese wrapped in portobello mushroom; deep fried delis. End it all with a Toasted marshmallow milkshake. It will change your life.

Katherine F.Katherine Fortner: Vegetarians can eat a great meal here! Shroom burger is an amazing veggie burger. Fries with rosemary and thyme are to die for! Skip the drink and go for a milkshake, you won't be disappointed

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

5. Shake Shack

7.9
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: The same delicious food that you'll find in NY, just without the long line. As always, get your Burger, Fries, and Custard!

Faheem N.Faheem Nasar: what can i say, cheeseburger with shack sauce = a piece of heaven =) (fries are excellent too)

HoneyHoney: The shack stack is the best of all burgers

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

6. Good Stuff Eatery

7.8
3291 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 78 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe Lynch: One of the best bacon cheeseburgers in Georgetown. Be sure to grab the village fries with either old bay or sriracha mayo. Their milkshakes are pretty amazing too!

Connie H.Connie Haro: Burgers are so good! Shakes are yum! Can't go wrong.

Trevor S.Trevor Steen: The Prez Obama Burger was amazing. It has horseradish on it but just enough for flavor, not spicy.

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

7. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.

Anita S.Anita Sweeney: The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

Washington PostWashington Post: Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.

The Big Board is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

8. The Big Board

7.7
421 H St NE (at 5th St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Near Northeast · 59 tips and reviews

Olivia D.Olivia DiNucci: The burger selection is awesome! The mushroom burger Chicago style is great! And the sweet potatoes are a must get!

Oliver G.Oliver Griswold: Love their burgers. Best service is at the bar. I love coming in here.

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: Amazing burger. Fun take on beer buying. Definitely a recommend.

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

9. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

8.6
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: Back and better than ever after a kitchen fire in 2011. Some THIH favorites are the grilled cheese with bacon, chili cheese fries, and the burger. Read more.

Patrick M.Patrick McDermott: The decor is true dive bar, but don't let that fool you, this place has some great food. A must is their burger with their signature sauce...yum!!! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Amy C.Amy Cummings: Great dive spot for a burger and beer.

Z Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

10. Z Burger

7.7
4321 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Windom Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Tenleytown · 59 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Combs: Delicious burgers, but skip the guac - it's more a thin avocado paste than a proper guacamole.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Gotta get the double bacon cheeseburger and don't forget the Z-sauce!

Howard L.Howard L.: Best Burgers. Awesome shake flavors. Great fries. Nice counter people.

Clyde's of Georgetown is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

11. Clyde's of Georgetown

8.6
3236 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin & Potomac Aves. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 149 tips and reviews

Kristine K.Kristine Kippins: Fantastic veggie burger! And Leila is a wonderful waitress.

Jacqueline E.Jacqueline Eidelson: A classic place for burgers, even a great veggie burger

Walburga A M.Walburga A Marder: good choice of half bottles (Trimbach Alsace Riesling): best bet: half price wine by the bottle Sundays after 5 - favourite dishes: their signature Crabtower, Crabcakes,and burgers; great Happy Hour

Ted's Bulletin is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

12. Ted's Bulletin

8.7
1818 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 202 tips and reviews

Joan E.Joan Eisenstodt: Yum! Noisy but still fun. Excellent lamb burger. Highly recommended. They allow substitutions like salad for fries. Avacado vinaigrette dressing is superb. Donut? Ummm.

Clara S.Clara Sanchez: Great spot for anything from milkshakes to cocktails... Go for the Popeye burger or anything from the all-day breakfast menu

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Bryant: Amazing burgers! And the shakes are sheer genius!

Duke's Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

13. Duke's Counter

8.7
3000 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Woodley Park · 18 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg G: The Brunchie Burger is the best cheeseburger I've ever had. The bun was delicious and not super filling. Best burger I've had in the DC/MD/VA area!

Will T.Will Trokey: Seriously, THE BEST BURGER in DC. Duke's Counter and its sister restaurant Duke's Groceries are absolute gems for casual but elevated English pub food. It's all so delish!!

SaeedSaeed: proper burger was really delicious 🤤 in medium rare cook but curry poutine was not my favorite too much cheese, I think home fries would be a better choice👌🏻👌🏻

Le Diplomate is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

14. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 tips and reviews

Carleigh S.Carleigh Smith: Brussels, scallops, burger.. Can't go wrong!

EaterEater: Le Diplomate’s Burger Americain is a classic, complete with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce and, of course, pommes frites. Read more.

A7MAD ..A7MAD .: Words can't describe this place 💓💓, everything was tremendous. Burger, Steak , Fries, Shrimp salad and Cream brulee were delicious. Book in advance is better.

Thunder Burger & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

15. Thunder Burger & Bar

7.2
3056 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 102 tips and reviews

Quim P.Quim P: Excellent service! Love me tender burguer is a good choice!

KellyKelly: Great burger selection - burger with pulled pork on top (pulled pork!) was super delish.

Richard P.Richard Pease: Try the Buffalo Stomp - Juicy, filling burger. Bacon wrapped bison is incredible and just melts in your mouth. #incredibleburger #filling (via @Foodspotting)