Top Burger dishes in San Francisco

Burger with pineapple, Swiss, and teriyaki sauce—sweet‑savory tropical twist.

Burger with Swiss and choice of buffalo sauce (mild, hot, inferno)—spicy kick.

Crispy-edged, juice-dripping smash patty from the Wes Burger brain trust — the anchor of the menu

Half-pound hand-formed center-cut Angus chuck, broiled over volcanic rock, served on a soft crusty bun — the platonic ideal of a burger

House-ground picanha patty, the bar-menu happy-hour move when full churrasco isn't on the table.

Burger served on a French roll — frequently called one of the best in San Francisco.

A juicy patty topped with brie, high-quality bacon, and caramelized onions — one of the best French-style burgers in the city.

A handmade patty grilled to order with caramelized onions and spicy peppers — juicy, messy, and punching way above its price point

Hand-formed fresh patty on a soft bun with classic toppings — the dish reviewers most cite.

Standout burger build — a frequent reviewer pick

Wagyu patty loaded with beer-battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, and cheddar — messy and magnificent

Half-pound wagyu patty on brioche with house Hidden sauce.

Half-pound Wagyu beef patty with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and all the fixings on a toasted bun

A spicy take on the classic with jalapen~os and pepper jack — the volcanic rock cooking method meets volcanic heat

Smoky barbecue sauce, bacon, and cheddar on the signature patty — messy in the best way

Shredded king trumpet mushrooms give this veggie burger a convincingly meaty texture and rich umami flavor.

A classic smash patty on a potato bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and house sauce.

A juicy, no-frills burger with full-flavor seasoning that punches way above its dive-bar weight class

Wagyu patty with bacon jam, fried egg and bacon—rich, indulgent burger praised by multiple reviewers

Signature house burger.

A solid dive-bar burger that tastes even better after three songs and two beers -- no frills, all satisfaction

A substantial 1/2lb beef patty topped with sharp white cheddar, crispy bacon, and grilled onion, enhanced by a mustard-aioli and house pickles.

A juicy burger loaded with garlic and crispy bacon — the crowd favorite

Double-stack smash patty burger

Smashed double-patty burger with fries.

Hearty Angus beef burgers are a solid lunch and dinner option, offering a satisfying bite.

Caramelized onions, cheddar, and chipotle crema on a patty that actually tries to be good

Brioche bun, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce and Mersea's secret sauce -- a satisfying, no-frills classic

Mediterranean-spiced lamb burger.

Plant-based burger that reviewers single out as surprisingly good.

Pub-style burger with fries, solid value at the price point

Stacked with a fried egg, brown sugar bacon, and a hash brown — Sunday brunch indulgence at its finest

Half-pound wagyu burger with breakfast-leaning toppings.

Beef patty with chipotle or garlic sauce, melted cheddar, tomato, pickles, and lettuce on a toasted brioche bun

A classic, well-executed double patty burger featuring high-quality beef and a signature tangy sauce.

A classic beef burger highlighting the restaurant's commitment to organic, locally sourced ingredients.

Seasoned ground lamb patty with Mediterranean-inspired toppings — a step above the standard burger that earns its devoted following

House-ground lamb patty with feta, Kalamata olive tapenade, tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, and onion — the signature Greek burger

Japanese-inflected burger from the bar menu — divisive among reviewers.

Burger topped with applewood smoked bacon — one of the most-praised pub plates.

House burger reviewers consistently call the best in SF.

A solid plant-based alternative that holds its own on the dive bar menu

American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, 1000 island.

Standard American burger — solid but not the reason you came here

A well-crafted burger that holds its own as a main course alongside the small plates

House-made bun with tomatoes and greens, a surprisingly outstanding burger from a French brunch spot