Whether you crave a wagyu slider or a casual classic, these are the top 10 burgers in San Diego.
For those who love traditional toppings, head to The Grill at Torrey Pines for the famous Drugstore Burger. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
DRUGSTORE HAMBURGER AT THE GRILL AT TORREY PINES
The Grill at Torrey Pines brings nostalgia with its famous Drugstore Burger featuring lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo. Order a Fentimans ginger beer float for the ultimate all-American supper.
THE CLASSIC BURGER AT CLASSIC BURGER LA JOLLA
This “classic” burger takes on a popular, new twist. Stop into the La Jolla locale for a crispy, thin smash burger loaded with cheese—all between a buttery bun.
THE CAMEL BURGER AT CRAZEE BURGER
Things get a little crazee at this local joint that serves unique patties crafted with everything from venison to alligator. Walk on the wild side with a camel burger doused in Moroccan curry hollandaise sauce.
Bun & Patti will quite literally take your breath away with the Smoke Show Burger, consisting of Flannery Farm beef, white cheddar and bacon aioli. PHOTO BY JAMES TRAN
Why not get dressed up for burgers and fries? At this elevated eatery, The Smoke Show is a 14-day dry-aged Flannery Farm beef burger topped with white cheddar and bacon aioli best paired with a glass of Pinot Noir.
ORIGINAL BALBOA BURGER AT THE BALBOA BAR & GRILL
Locals love this iconic dive, which offers a limited menu of burgers and cocktails. You can’t go wrong with the Original Balboa Burger on a mile-high bun slathered in a flavorful, zesty aioli.
Rosemarie’s Burgers serves up delicious twists on the American classic, thanks to chef Nick Balsamo. Here, we see The Little Sal. PHOTO BY GABRIEL GOMEZ
THE LITTLE SAL AT ROSEMARIE’S BURGERS
Rosemarie’s Burgers on Mission Boulevard is quite the hit, thanks to chef-owner Nick Balsamo. His wagyu slider creation, the Little Sal, is dripping in bacon whiskey sauce and jack cheese for a decadent and delicious taste.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER AT HAYES BURGER
In this hipster hot spot near Barrio Logan’s Chicano Park, the double cheeseburger reigns supreme. Simplistic in nature, spruce up this menu item with chopped chile guero and a side of loaded Jimi fries.
TANNER’S PRIME BURGER AT TANNER’S PRIME BURGERS
Made with 100% prime Brandt beef, each burger at Tanner’s is a delicacy. The famed smash burger is piled high with caramelized onions, cowboy beef bacon and new-school American cheese that warrants an ice-cold beer to wash it all down.
THE BOURBON BURGER AT THE BUTCHER N CHEESE
Don’t pass up The Butcher N Cheese’s bourbon burger, which repeatedly draws guests with its bourbon mayo, fresh tomato, bacon and battered crispy onion rings.
Inspired by an Oklahoma specialty, chef Romin Irani brings the ultimate fried onion burger to San Diego at RomBomb Burger. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
ROMBOMB SINGLE AT ROMBOMB BURGER
If you like onions, you’ll love this fried onion burger made by RomBomb Burger. Inspired by a burger he loved in Oklahoma, chef-owner Romin Irani’s remake includes a juicy patty and paper-thin onion rings on a golden bun.
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