Best Burgers in Miami (2025)
Chug's Diner
Restaurant · Coconut Grove
Chef Michael Beltrán’s Coconut Grove staple turns out a dialed-in diner burger on a house-made bun. Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide and regularly praised by Eater Miami for its balance of crispy sear and soft, saucy nostalgia.
Blue Collar
American restaurant · MiMo
Danny Serfer’s MiMo standby serves a dry-aged NY strip cheeseburger on a Portuguese muffin—simple, beef-first, and frequently cited by The Infatuation and Miami New Times as one of the city’s must-order burgers.
Babe's Meat & Counter
Butcher shop · Rockdale
Palmetto Bay’s beloved butcher shop flips a prime-and-Wagyu blend with house pickles and sriracha mayo. A recurring Eater Miami pick and multi-year favorite of Miami New Times, it’s a lunch hour rite for South Dade locals.
USA Burger Service
Hamburger restaurant · Little River
Little River’s cult favorite pairs smash-patties and “government cheese” on house-baked potato buns. Celebrated by The Infatuation and Eater Miami for precision sear, joyful service, and fun riffs like jerk-spiced fries.
OFF SITE Nano Brewery
Brewpub · Little River
A tiny Little River brewery with outsized bar food, including a deeply savory koji-blended cheeseburger. Lauded by The Infatuation and Thrillist for food that punches far above its size and a neighborhood-first vibe.
El Mago De Las Fritas
Cuban restaurant · West Miami
A West Miami landmark where the Cuban frita—spiced patty on Cuban bread showered in papitas—still rules. Featured by Miami New Times and championed by food writers for four decades as essential Miami eating.
El Rey De Las Fritas
Cuban restaurant · Little Havana
Family-run since 1979, El Rey popularized Miami’s frita tradition and still draws locals for its original style and playful variations. Cited by the Financial Times and Eater Miami as a Little Havana essential.
Over Under
Cocktail bar · Miami Government District
Downtown’s spirited cocktail bar serves a burger that critics call classic perfection: griddled onions, American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and 1000 Island. A top-rated Infatuation pick with serious late-night energy.
Coney Burger
Hamburger restaurant · Club Row
From Smorgasburg pop-up to a tight Downtown window, Coney obsesses over every detail—house buns, pickled tomatoes, and a Wagyu Champ that critics rave about. Recently highlighted by The Infatuation as weekend-only gold.
Hate Mondays Tavern
Barbecue restaurant · West Kendall
Kendall’s cult BBQ shop also crafts an audacious, award-winning burger and patty melt. Celebrated by Miami New Times and Burger Beast; limited hours, massive flavor, and a fiercely local following.
LoKal
Hamburger restaurant · Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove’s burger-and-beer hangout from a local restaurateur, known for the Frita by Kush and the Royale With Cheese. Frequently featured by Eater Miami and The Infatuation; dog-friendly and proudly neighborhood-driven.
