Top Burgers dishes in San Francisco

Freshly picked crab with napa cabbage, nori aioli and avocado salsa on sesame brioche bun

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.