These Patties Are Anything But Ordinary
Written By: Omar Velasquez best burgers in san diego
San Diego is a wonderful place to visit for some amazing eatery. From the beautiful coast of Oceanside to the Gaslamp District and back to North Park; San Diego has some the best restaurants, diners and pubs serving up some mouthwatering dishes. Brunch, lunch, dinner or whichever your choice may be, SD restaurants bring out a unique style of burgers. Staying away from the norm like In-N-Out or Burger King; this time we round up some different types of restaurants, in search of the best burgers in San Diego.
best burgers in san diego
Famous Buns
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
Order This: The Cowboy Burger
We could spend hours debating which local spot has the best burger in town. However, when you’re looking for a great, solid burger, you can’t go wrong with Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern’s burgers. A local legend for a reason! So, run, don’t walk, to try this burger.
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
The Promenade at Point Loma
4990 North Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
619.226.2103
Stack It Up, Stack It Up
Order This: Build Your Own Burger
For all of you technology lovers out there, this spot is a real treat. iPads adorn the tables, placed there to provide an innovative ordering approach. Build whatever burger you want—stack on all of your favorites! I suggest bringing your picky eaters here, because there really is something for everyone.
STACKED
7007 Friars Rd, Ste 356
San Diego, CA 92108
619.225.7900
Only in America
Order This: Grass-fed Sliders
Best way to describe All American Burgers located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter would be “scrumptious.” Serving up the all American Burgers made from 100 percent grass fed beef.
All American Burgers
409 F St
San Diego, CA 92101
619.255.2800
Come On Down to Ruby’s
Order This: Hickory Burger
You can walk in, put some money in the jukebox, and enjoy yourself a nice juicy Hickory Burger. The ½ pound Hickory burger is made with two slices of melted cheddar cheese with sizzling thick-cut bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, Rubysauce (yum!) and crispy RubyRings (double yum!). Oh, and all topped with zesty barbecue sauce. If you want to keep it strictly original, Ruby’s Diner is where it’s at.
Ruby’s Diner
1640 Camino Del Rio N #360P
San Diego, CA 92108
619.294.7829
It’s Going Down; I’m Yelling, “Timber!”
Order This: Lamb Burger
If you are looking for a “one-of-a-kind experience” restaurant the search is over. Located right off the Coast Hwy 101, Lumberyard Tavern serves a variety of comfort food. One tasty burger you will find that is different from the norm is the Lamb Burger. A juicy ground lamb filled burger with Tzatziki sauce, spinach, feta, pickled onion and tomato will have you coming back for more.
Lumberyard Tavern
967 S Coast Hwy 101, Ste 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760.479.1657
Going Coconuts for This Burger
Order This: Coconut Club Burger
Can’t go wrong with some Caribbean-inspired American food overlooking the sunset on a summer afternoon—sounds beautiful doesn’t it? Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach is calling your name. From Cubano roasted pork to their delicious Coconut Club burger, Miss B’s has the rhythm to soothe your taste buds.
Miss B’s Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
858.381.0855
Aloha!
Order This: Duke’s Sliders
A tribute to Hawaii and the Southern California beach lifestyle, Duke’s welcomes guests to become part of their ohana. Stop in for lunch where you can never go wrong with their Wave Slider Wednesdays—choose between two Kahuna beef, Kalua pork or jumbo crab cake sliders.
Duke’s La Jolla
1216 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037
858.454.5888
Here for the Beer…and Burger
Order This: Nason’s Burger
Whether in town for business or pleasure; plan on staying at the Pendry San Diego for the views, scenery and restaurants. Inside the luxury hotel you will find Nason’s Beer Hall. Sure, you can go for the craft beers but when in Rome; the Nason’s Burger with Monterey Jack, avocado mash, bacon jam and mustard and house pickles on a pretzel roll with a side of some amazing house made barbecue chips or fries. After one bite, it will have you book another night.
Nason’s Beer Hall
570 J St
San Diego, CA 92101
619.738.7060
The Champ is Here!
Order This: The Champ
At barleymash, we were served The Champ, and the name is suitable for describing the burger, too. Own it with both hands and dive in! They bake their barley-beer bread daily, and between their buns, they’ve stacked a grilled beef patty, juicy mouth-watering pulled pork shoulder, pepper jack cheese, habanero jelly, bourbon-bbq ranch and tobacco-fried onions.
barleymash
600 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
619.255.7373
A San Diego Classic
Order This: Single Bacon Cheeseburger
They say it’s lunch and dinner, not life or death. Customized license plates adorn the walls amongst other interesting things to look at. We tried the single bacon cheeseburger with frings—a classic. The bacon was crispy, cheese melted to perfection, and the patty was deliciously juicy.
Hodad’s
5010 Newport Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
619.224.4623 | *Visit Hodad’s other locations downtown and at PETCO Park