Best Burgers in Jacksonville (2025)
Carolina Jax
American restaurant · Avondale
A food-truck success story turned Riverside staple, known for creative smash burgers like the Riverside and Hurricane. Crowned best burger by local media and featured in Eater’s Jacksonville guides, it remains a spirited, family-run star.
Epik
Hamburger restaurant · East Arlington
Indie counter-service landmark for inventive builds and meticulous sourcing, from classic beef to veggie, salmon, and bison. Frequently praised by Eater and local critics; monthly specials keep regulars returning.
Pinegrove Market and Deli
Deli · Murray Hill
Avondale’s old-school butcher-deli turns out daily ground steak burgers, patty melts, and rings in a room lined with history. Jacksonville Magazine highlights its Grove Burger and Sal’s Patty Melt—pure neighborhood tradition on a bun.
Restaurant Orsay
French restaurant · Avondale
A French-Southern standout where the burger earns a seat among oysters and steak frites. The luxe Orsay Burger with seared foie gras is a local legend, and the spot appears on Eater’s essential Jacksonville lists.
Wicked Barley Brewing Company
Brewpub · Jacksonville
Waterfront brewpub with burgers that match the beer program’s ambition. Regulars rave about the Wicked Burger and Curd Burger; a relaxed beer garden vibe makes it a favorite game-day stop.
Spliffs Gastropub
Gastropub · Downtown
Downtown favorite for over-the-top patties like the Wake N Bake and the truffle-kissed Trust Fund. Featured in local roundups, it blends late-night energy with from-scratch comfort food.
Strings Sports Brewery
Brewery · Springfield
Springfield’s family-run brewery serves a dialed-in house burger alongside smoked wings and brisket. Visit Jacksonville and locals alike point to it for pregame plates and neighborhood spirit.
Jerry's Grille
Bar & grill · East Arlington
Family-owned sports bar and steakhouse where the burger menu runs from classic to spicy “Death Burger.” First Coast News readers have repeatedly shouted it out; it’s a true neighborhood hang.
Hard Pressed Burgers
Hamburger restaurant · Pablo Keys
A cult-favorite smash-burger cart that pops up at breweries and events citywide. Named Best Food Truck by Folio in 2025 and a frequent Downtown appearances draw, it’s worth tracking for crisp-edged patties.