Best Burgers in Las Vegas (2025)

Vegas’s Japanese-American burger pioneer still rocks lines for Tamago and Buta burgers with jazz fries. Featured by Eater and praised by local food critics, it remains a true off-Strip original with deep community ties.

Family-owned and fan-fueled, this sports-bar staple grinds a proprietary Certified Angus blend for burgers like the Nickel’s smash and backyard bacon cheese. Named Best Burger by Las Vegas Weekly and beloved by locals.

Downtown’s modern comfort icon by the late Kerry Simon serves the cult-favorite Butter Burger with boursin and fancy sauce. Frequently recommended by Thrillist, Frommer’s, and national writers for a must-eat burger experience.

Butcher-led steakhouse with a house-ground blend (chuck, short rib, brisket) that critics single out for precision and value. A reliable Westside choice noted by Thrillist and local media for a refined, no-gimmick burger.

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A James Beard–recognized classic clientele favorite that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a retro, iconic Las Vegas atmosphere. - Janna Karel

A Vegas-born smashburger project serving hand-ground shoulder clod patties with paprika-tinged sauce inside a landmark dive bar. Las Vegas Weekly calls it a go-to; locals praise its consistency and late hours.

Yes, a pizzeria—whose spicy, togarashi-kissed smashburger has become a sleeper hit in the Arts District. Lauded by Las Vegas Weekly and locals for bold seasoning, house pickles, and surprising value.

Family-run Arts District brewery pairing house beers with a double-stack burger locals love. The Review-Journal has praised this stretch for standout burgers; Nevada Brew Works fits the bill with patio vibes and community spirit.

Spiegelworld’s tiny Strip-side kitchen turns out a pretzel-bun double burger with short rib–brisket patties, grilled onions, and sauce. Eater has called it one of the Strip’s best surprises—no show ticket required.

Chef Bruce Kalman’s Arts District smokehouse earns raves for a smoked burger on a house bun—praised by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Texas Monthly coverage of the restaurant’s craft approach.

The Vegas-born burger-and-shakes favorite has reopened downtown, bringing its playful, chef-driven burgers back to locals. Reported by local news and highlighted by Eater as part of the city’s evolving burger scene.

Since 1976, this Eastside lounge has drawn loyalists for hefty, cooked-to-order steak burgers and live jazz. Long recognized by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and frequently recommended by locals for old-Vegas charm.