Best Dallas Burger Restaurants | Eater Dallas

"The Bourdain, named after the late renowned chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain, is the burger to get at Goodfriend. Conceived at the height of the smash burger era, it features two patties, American cheese, Kewpie mayo, tomatoes, lettuce, and all the trappings. Despite its seemingly smaller-than-average size, this burger is a beast to get through because that’s one dense patty inside delightfully chewy buns. Pro-tip: get the sweet potato fries to go with it. Once you’ve made your way through that one, there are loads of other burger options to explore. The P.L.O.T. (horseradish pickles, lettuce, onion, tomato, and white cheddar) and East Side (smoked brie, sunny side up egg, and pepper bacon) are solid. Burgers land between $10 and $15 here. There are always interesting local beers on tap, and every day brings a new frozen cocktail worth trying. Vibe check: Most people come here to sit on the covered patio, which is equipped with fans and AC for the brutal summer months and heaters for the five or six days we need them. It took years for Goodfriend to expand and weather-proof the patio, so luxuriate in it. It’s peak patio." - Courtney E. Smith