Best Burgers in Richmond (2025)

A Church Hill original with loud music, louder flavors, and crisp-edged smash patties layered with house pickles and sauce. Overwhelming readers’ favorite in Axios Richmond’s burger poll and a regular in local best-of lists.

From the team behind ZZQ, this Scott’s Addition spot grinds a brisket–chuck–short rib blend and leans into creative builds like the chile relleno burger. Lauded by Richmond Magazine and crowned in a 2024 local burger bracket.

In the Fan, Beauvine balances approachability with polish: Virginia-sourced beef, duck fat fries, and boozy shakes. Named Best Burgers by Richmond Magazine, where it’s praised for consistency and options beyond beef.

A restored midcentury diner atmosphere with griddled burgers, classic shakes, and a busy patio. Recently reopened after renovations, as covered by Axios Richmond, and still very much a neighborhood fixture by the museums.

Northside’s beloved diner turns out hefty, old-school burgers and blue-plate spirit. Featured twice on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it’s a place where regulars, families, and night-owls converge over grill-kissed classics.

This Museum District tavern is famed for its Wednesday smash burger deal and friendly, lived-in bar vibe. Highlighted by Axios for one of the city’s best burger values, it’s where locals pregame museum nights and neighborhood hangs.

Southside’s stylish fern-bar revival hides a powerhouse double cheeseburger with kimchi mayo and house pickles. Noted by Richmond Magazine in its burger coverage and often praised by local diners for balance and bite.

Inside The Jefferson Hotel, the Barnyard Burger is a Richmond classic: aged cheddar, Edwards bacon, a sunny-side egg, collards, and rich sauce. Fine-dining polish with a burger that local critics have celebrated for years.

A Broad Street staple with a thick house blend, sharp cheddar, and smoked tomato aioli. Included in RVA Magazine’s burger roundup and loved for pairing hearty plates with craft beer and live-music brunches.

Part shrine to Richmond’s legendary band, part seriously good kitchen. Burgers run indulgent — think loaded patties and late-night energy — and have been praised by local publications for delivering far beyond the theatrics.

Set in a preserved 1899 firehouse, Station 2 keeps burgers front and center with build-your-own options and local beer. Recognized by area media and tourism outlets, it’s a Shockoe Bottom go-to for casual, late-night cravings.