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42+ rated burger restaurants

Best Burger Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

Top-rated burger restaurants across 25 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 42+ rated burger restaurants spanning 25 neighborhoods. Ludlow Burger Co. in Lower East Side leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 23 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Hamilton Heights to East Harlem and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include cozy, social, casual, counter-service, and no-frills. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best burger restaurants in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Times Square3 spots

1
CATTLE - Smoked Meats & Grilled Burgers
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Burger & Lobster Bryant Park
★ 4.50$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Bryant Park Bar
★ 4.52 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial

Hamilton Heights3 spots

1
Bun N Done
★ 4.7365 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Village Chicken & Burger
★ 4.40$Indoor
cozysocial
3
Checkers
★ 3.5621 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial

East Harlem3 spots

1
BM Deli Grocery
★ 4.611 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Perfect Deli - 103 Deli & Grocery
★ 4.25 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial
3
White Castle
★ 3.80$$Indoor
cozysocial

Hell's Kitchen3 spots

1
Colombian Bites
★ 4.571 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack Theater District
★ 4.40$$Indoor
cozysocial
3
La Comuna Grill
★ 4.4605 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial

West Village2 spots

1
Empire Provisions
★ 5.08 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack West Village
★ 4.40$$Indoor
cozysocial

Midtown2 spots

1
Burgers and Fries
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack 630 Lexington Ave - 54th & Lex
★ 4.10$$Indoor
cozysocial

Two Bridges2 spots

1
7th Street Burger DUMBO
★ 4.70$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack Dumbo
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Chinatown2 spots

1
CUCI Burger Chinatown 除夕中国汉堡
★ 4.70$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
98K Chicken&Burgers
★ 3.90$Indoor/Outdoor
casualquick-bitecounter-service

East Village2 spots

1
Burgers on B
★ 4.6230 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack Astor Place
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Upper West Side2 spots

1
Holy Burger
★ 4.6371 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack Columbus Circle
★ 4.00$$Indoor
cozysocial

Financial District2 spots

1
77 Burger
★ 4.50$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Shake Shack Fulton Transit CTR - Manhattan
★ 4.20$$Indoor
cozysocial

Lincoln Square2 spots

1
Five Guys
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Five Guys
★ 4.20$$Indoor
cozysocial

Harlem2 spots

1
Shake Shack Harlem
★ 4.293 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers
★ 3.60$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Lower East Side1 spots

1
Ludlow Burger Co.
★ 5.023 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
casualno-frillscounter-service

Inwood1 spots

1
El Carajo Mix Burger
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Flatiron1 spots

1
Shake Shack Madison Square Park
★ 4.50$$Indoor
cozysocial

Upper East Side1 spots

1
International Wings Factory
★ 4.4478 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial

Randalls Island1 spots

1
Milk Burger
★ 4.40$$Indoor
cozysocial

Carnegie Hill1 spots

1
Shake Shack Upper East Side
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Battery Park City1 spots

1
Shake Shack Battery Park City
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Koreatown1 spots

1
Five Guys
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Greenwich Village1 spots

1
Five Guys
★ 4.30$$Indoor
cozysocial

Hudson Yards1 spots

1
Smile Burger
★ 4.10$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Washington Heights1 spots

1
Wendy's
★ 3.959 reviews$Indoor
cozysocial

Manhattan Valley1 spots

1
McDonald's
★ 3.40$Indoor
relaxedcozy

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Times Square3 spotsHamilton Heights3 spotsEast Harlem3 spotsHell's Kitchen3 spotsWest Village2 spotsMidtown2 spotsTwo Bridges2 spotsChinatown2 spotsEast Village2 spotsUpper West Side2 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best burger restaurants in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best burger restaurants across 25 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Ludlow Burger Co. in Lower East Side (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many burger restaurants are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 42+ rated burger restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Times Square, Hamilton Heights, East Harlem, Hell's Kitchen, West Village, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best burger restaurants?

Times Square has the highest concentration of burger restaurants with 3+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best burger restaurants for a date night in NYC?

Many burger restaurants in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like cozy, social, casual. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.

Affordable burger restaurants in Manhattan?

Manhattan has burger restaurants at every price point, from $ to $$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.

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