NEEDHAM, Mass., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest
travel site, today announced the top burger restaurants in the U.S.
based on the millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor
diners. From coast to coast (and a lot of beef in between), these
beloved burger joints are sure to delight travelers and locals
alike with their delicious meat creations.
"We have leveraged the feedback from diners browsing TripAdvisor
to surface the best burger restaurants in America," said
Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of
communications for TripAdvisor. "This list serves up some of
juiciest, crowd-pleasing burgers you should try – ranging from the
traditional patty, to those with toppings including peanut butter
and fried eggs. Millions of diners can, and do, find it all on
TripAdvisor."
Top 10 Burger Restaurants in the U.S.
1. Al's Burger Shack – Chapel Hill, North Carolina (272 reviews
and 4.5 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Located
steps away from the University of North
Carolina campus, Al's Burger Shack prides itself on being
local and sustainable – serving up juicy, all-natural, hormone and
antibiotic-free burgers since 2013.
- Signature burger: "Bobo Chili Cheeseburger" topped with
chili sauce, slaw, chopped onion, yellow mustard and American
cheese
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "A must visit for all
hamburger lovers. Big, juicy burgers and unique rosemary fries.
Combine these with an attentive, local owner and friendly staff and
you've got a winner!"
2. Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs –
Naples, Florida (2,540 reviews
and 4.5 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
With
more than 40 years of combined hospitality experience, Todd Brooks and his wife moved their family to
Naples to open Brooks Gourmet
Burgers & Dogs in 2010. Now operating three locations, the
couple has remained committed to delivering the perfect burger.
- Signature burger: "Donut Burger" topped with American
cheese and bacon between two glazed donuts
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "They offer all kinds of
unique burgers and yummy milkshakes. The burgers are excellent
quality and cooked just right."
3. Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom –
Lincoln, Nebraska (555 reviews
and 4.5 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Founded
by cousins Gabe Lovelace and
Erik Hustad, Honest Abe's Burgers
& Freedom has been serving 6-ounce patties to the Lincoln community since 2012.
- Signature burger: "Greatest Burger Ever" topped with
chopped bacon, griddled onions, "awesome sauce," American cheese,
ketchup and romaine lettuce
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "If you are in the market
for exotic and delicious combinations atop a wonderful beef burger
you've come to the right place."
4. Grumps Burgers – Granbury, Texas (314 reviews and 4.5 out of
5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Named after founder Collier
Albright's grandfather, Grumps Burgers continues to provide
top-notch burgers and service in a fun, clean, affordable, and
casual atmosphere.
- Signature burger: "Queso Burger" topped with queso,
mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "This is the best burger we
have eaten, and not just in Granbury. We love the crispy bun, fresh
toppings and meat."
5. Slabtown Café and Burgers –
Traverse City, Michigan (464
reviews and 4.5 out of 5 bubbles on
TripAdvisor)
Located in a house in the
Slabtown district – a west-side Traverse
City neighborhood named after the housing style from logging
days – Slabtown Café and Burgers patties up to 800 pounds of burger
daily.
- Signature burger: "Slabtown Special" double burger with
American cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, topped with "Slabtown
Sauce"
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "Great menus of specialty
burgers - the toppings are flavorful without overwhelming the
burger. Good quality beef cooked perfectly!"
6. Burger Republic – Nashville, Tennessee (353 reviews and 4.5
out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Burger Republic
has been serving up gourmet burgers – using only 100% fresh
certified Angus Beef – along with American craft beers and
hand-spun milkshakes to Nashville
travelers and locals since opening its first location in
2012.
- Signature burger: "The Tennessee" burger topped with Jack Daniel's honey glaze, American cheese,
smoked ketchup, maple basted Benton's Bacon and Memphis
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "Burgers are hit or miss,
but these ones nailed it! Juicy and flavorful with crispy in the
right way buns and the fries... oh the fries."
7. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers – San Francisco, California (816 reviews and
4.5 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Founded in
2003, Pearl's has developed a loyal San Francisco fan base for its
classic burgers served in a no-frills atmosphere at an affordable
price.
- Signature burger: "The King" 1/4 pound patty topped with
a 1/2 pound hot dog, American cheese, cheddar cheese and 1000
island dressing
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "We had burgers, fries and
milkshakes and I can say hands down best burger I've ever eaten.
Fresh, cooked to preference, everything was amazing."
8. Back Door Grill – Steamboat Springs, Colorado (355 reviews
and 4.5 out of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Back
Door Grill has a passion for fresh ingredients, old fashioned
burgers and cold brews. The local joint has been serving
all-natural Colorado beef burgers
paired with hand cut French fries and onion rings to the
Steamboat Springs community since
2014.
- Signature burger: "Dirty Harry" burger topped with
peanut butter, fried egg, bacon, hash brown, cheddar on a glazed
donut with powdered sugar
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "The burger was fresh and
delicious and I really loved the tater tots. Great prices."
9. MacPhail's Burgers – Jackson, Wyoming (861 reviews and 4.5 out
of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
Started in honor of
owner Bruce Bollinger's immigrant,
pioneering grandmother Agnes
MacPhail, MacPhail's Burgers is a family-operated restaurant
that has remained dedicated to creating the best burgers, fries and
milkshakes in a rustic, friendly environment since 1945.
- Signature burger: "All Jacked Up" 1/2 pound premium
Angus beef, Colby Jack cheese,
slow-simmered barbeque sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce,
tomato, and red onion
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "Amazing, juicy,
flavor-filled burgers cooked to your specifications. Fries
outstanding...plenty of those little crispy bits, cut fresh
daily."
10. The Burger Dive – Billings, Montana (574 reviews and 4.5 out
of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor)
With no prior
restaurant experience, avid griller and self-taught chef
Brad Halsten opened The Burger Dive
in 2010. Today, the restaurant continues to pay homage to the
classic drive-ins and diners, while simultaneously delivering
innovative, high-quality burgers.
- Signature burger: "I'm Your Huckleberry" 1/3 pound Angus
burger covered with Huckleberry Hatch chili barbecue sauce, bacon,
goat cheese, roasted red pepper mayo, arugula and served on a
Grains of Montana bun
- What TripAdvisor diners say: "Let's just say these
burgers are mouthwatering goodness. Such amazing seasoning flavors,
very juicy and they offer so many yummy toppings!"
Methodology: The list is based on the reviews and
opinions of TripAdvisor diners, taking into account the ratio and
quality of great burger reviews in comparison to overall reviews,
along with quality and quantity of reviews received in past year
(ending May 2018). Featured
restaurants have a minimum of 4.5 out of 5 bubbles, 200 reviews and
10 locations or less as of June
2018.
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