Best Burgers

On my way out to the Western Angler I zipped past Best Burgers, and there were a couple of skateboarder nitwits out front eating hotdogs. Well, the further I got the more I wanted some hotdogs, so I did what any sane person would do in that situation..I made an illegal u-turn, bounced the truck over a center divider, and went the wrong way on a one way street...but just for one block, and that put me within striking distance of Best Burgers! The nitwits were gone and that's a good thing, so I left the cattle zapper in the truck, and went in for perhaps the best loaded up hotdogs in Marin County! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Today I decide to try Best Burger I always walk by but never eat here before I order the Best Burger, the taste was like I was tasting the grill itself very smoky flavor. I order a fountain drink and it was really flat for my taste. The Best Burger was serve with shared lettuce, tomato, onions, beef, pastrami, and cheese.. The Pastrami taste great with the rest of the ingredients but I have to give up with the beef patty I was not able to have another bite. After I pull the meat off the burger I enjoy it very much it blend well just the pastrami and all the veggies. I will called it the Best Pastrami Sandwich. Anyway the place seems they need some cleaning and renovation as well. ¿If I’m coming? most likely no I will prefer Giant Burger instead. It is sad because is a great location but anyway I think most of their customers are the high school kids no a place for me of someone who are looking for a good burger for the price.

Tried their signature “Best Burger” topped with Pastrami and Swiss. The burger was ok, pretty small size for a signature dish and the price. Definitely not worth it. Their sweet potato fries were good though, crispy and well seasoned. However, the portion for the price was truly disappointing.

Don’t listen to that girl above! This truly was The Best Burger my husband and I have ever had! It was delicious!

The place seemed convenient enough with a nice colorful menu board but I was not prepared to pay almost $20 for a mediocre burger and a coffee shake. Definitely not the best in town but it's not as bad as some other fast food places

We ate here frequently, every few weeks for about 3 years after doing our shopping errands. The last time we had a burger meal was here in 2019 and we moved across country. This will be the first place we return to for a burger meal. Hopefully, standards are still high. I expect the cost is more these days - we're paying $15.00 for similar in a very rural town.

I love these charbroiled burgers! Their fries are always perfectly crispy and delicious. I could barely finish my burger. They are big. For $11, it's value. The folks working here are super nice too.

Honestly not worth the price, the burger was a decent size, but lacking in flavor

Wife and I went for a late lunch, Service was good and the inside sit down area was clean. We tried the Mushroom Swiss Burger, Double Burger, Chili Cheese Fries, and Hotdog. Burgers were really good, Hotdog and Chili Cheese fries I would pass on next time as they were average at best.

I thought the food was really good and the owners were especially hospitable. The location is clean and tidy. We were on a pretty tight schedule and asked them to have an order ready at a specific time. When we walked in, the food was just being put on the trays, allowing us to keep our timing on point. I got a 5 alarm burger. We got a kids burger and a fish and chips. For sides, garlic fries, regular fries and onion rings. All were really good. They used marinated garlic (rather than some dried powder) on the garlic fries. The fish and chips tasted like they should have. Next time, I think I'd order the curly fries instead of either regular or garlic fries (the only difference was the garlic).

The name speaks for itself...if you're in downtown San Rafael you need to stop.we had a regular cheeseburger and the three alarm burger and both were delicious.

Service is Fabulous Burgers are Delicious It's comfortable to eat there, or take it to go

Service is like you don't exist. Especially with both owners. Not even a "we will be right with you or even a hello". Food is Good but to bad customer service can't be better

This was not an original food stop. We were passing by and hangry and so glad we picked this place. The food was yummy, nice and freshly cooked. The place was decent size but served its purpose to sit and eat and go. The service was good, you basically order at the counter and they call you up to grab your food when ready. Overall pretty good place

I don't think this place deserves any pictures. Ordered a plain hamburger, fries and drink, comes to around $20. Place was nearly empty except another customer stepped in while I was finishing up. I would prefer a&w, Phyllis burger, and in&out compared to this burger joint. Much more affordable than this one. The customer service is as ghetto as I have seen compared to well known ones. If I were you, avoid this place at all cost unless you want to pay big bucks for a fast food quality. The quality of the burger was like home made burger, not quality. I go to a&w so often, I could tell the burgers Best Burger cooks is near trash quality. The ambience of this place is empty 99% of the time.

Burgers of different things but small. You eat it in 2 minutes and are still starving for 15 bucks. Once I got sick. Worse are the 2 mexican workers who rail you over and over about closing when the place is open. They mop while people are eating too. Gross. Grow up. How dare you rattle your customers with such bad customer service you both should be fired.

Great charbroiled burger & the best fries ever. Not much more expensive than McDonald's.

I don't know if I just went on the wrong day or what but I can tell you this it wasn't the best burger I've ever had.

Wow. It was my 1st time in, I came in for a Togo order as my late lunch. I ordered a crispy chicken sandwich and chili cheese fries. Let me say it's hard to find good chili cheese fries and a crispy chicken sandwich. The sandwhich comes as chicken tenders type for the meat but that didn't bother me as long as it was good, and was it ever! The chili cheese fries begin with great crunchy fries that are not soft or soggy, and some really good chili. IMO, I would rate my chicken sandwich as a 9/10 and the chili cheese fries a very very high 8, maybe even a 9/10. You won't be disappointed. Next time I'm adding cheese to my sandwich, not sure if mayo is an option or ranch as a side but boy, I bet that would make this sandwhich a 15/10. Enjoy!

Not really the best burger place :/ nor the best service. Got the avocado burger and it was ok but just tasted like any old regular burger nothing special. Their burgers are small and pricey. I also got garlic fries and was more satisfied with them but it was just fries and a little bit of garlic thrown in it. They have indoor dining and there's outdoor you can find in the shopping areas courtyard.

The food is nice and hot and delicious so if your by San Rafael high school stop in get you some good tasting food 100%

Nice little hamburger place in San Rafael. It is next to the Trader Joes. The hamburger was very tasty and everyone in my party loved them. The French fries were just okay for me but everyone else loved them.

The food is always fresh, hot and tasty. Luv Best Burger! The staff has been accommodating as well.

What an ironic name for a burger joint. It's like they forgot to salt and season their burgers. Even with the pastrami topping the burger tasted generic meat. Never again.

Finally found a burger joint that can cook up a tasty burger! Should I dare say it's the best burger in town? I think so. I bit pricy for one cheeseburger burger, an order of fries and a small drink (almost $20). Back home where I'm from you can enjoy a similar quality meal at a more affordable price. With that said, it was worth it. Burger was made with fresh ingredients, French fries were golden crispy and my coke was ice cold and bubbly just how I like it. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm craving a burger. I wonder if they have yellow peppers, I should have asked.

Truely a good burger spot. "Best" in town is arguable... The burgers and eating area remind me of Frosters' Freeze - that old school fast food, soft serve in a cone, diner. Yummy basic burger without any nonsense. That being said, the prices seem fair for the quality. $9.75 for a double cheese burger, which are pretty big, especially the meat patties. Doesn't quite beat In-N-Out, but this is Marin County and Best Burger is not large chain. Flavor wise, it reminds me of a "gourmet" A&W burger; not sure if it's the meat or the bun... Expect a good burger and great curly fries here. SRHS is right across the street so beware of massive lunch lines

I went to this place today and ordered double cheeseburger with avocado and mayo nothing else. The Hispanic lady who had taken my order proceeds to put lettuce tomato pickles on the bun I tell her ma'am I said just plain she sighs and gives me a attitude and shakes her head..I always thought there was an underlying racism coming from this place I am black I've witnessed other occasions them servicing black kids from the high school they will never get my $$ again.

$18 for a cheeseburger, small shake and small fries! WTF! Portions are small. $3 extra for a slice of cheese , a single thin ring of onion, and a couple mushrooms. I have left paying full meal prices for a small burger and fries. Still hungry Wont be back. Though the owner is nice

I had the "3 alarm cheeseburger." To me, it wasn't that hot at all; but just about the right amount of spiciness. It was decent. Funnily, I happened to overlook the "cheese" part of the "cheeseburger" and spent a moment wondering where the cheese came from --- I prefer my burger without cheese. The fried were kind of thick cut and were ok. I prefer Barney's Burgers.

I am so upset about how ppl start giving bad rates to a business without even try their food. This place is not chic, or modern . It is not fancy, It is like restaurant between train stations , But so what? The food was excellent , and staff were friendly. So do not complain. We tried mushroom charcoal burger with Hot dogs. My friend asked for extra melted cheese on his Hot dog. Both sandwiches were enough for one person. Highly recommended

Totally the worst. Cheap pre made Costco hamburgers with no mayo or mustard on the bun. The flames from the greasy burning meat was the first sign we were in trouble.One burger wrap a double burger fries and a coke $29.00 not worth it

Not to be a Karen, but I was having a pretty good first experience (since it's my first time trying this burger place) when I found a literal bug in my food. On top of that, my burger was a little overdone but really I'm just upset that I ate most of the salad not knowing that the lettuce was probably never even washed. Grossgusting. Probably won't be coming here again, especially in a time when we need to be more sanitary than ever.

Unsanitary, but satisfying. Bugs on window? tables sticky, but the food is good. Over all 6/10

After "loosing" Barneys Gourmet Burgers here in San Rafael we have been looking for a new place. Best Burger is a Burger Place that is okay. The Burgers are good, not as creative as Barneys, not a 100% same quality as Barneys or In-&-out Burger. But don't get me wrong they serve way better burger then the chains with a crown or an arch at the front. The place is missing atmosphere but it will get your craving for a burger fixed! What would be easy to improve is a smile from any of their employees. Have been here four or five times, and never get one smile, it would be so easy and cheap :)

The name says everything. Burgers? Check. Best? Also check. I give it eleventy-seven noms up.

By far, hands down, my favorite burger in Marin. I've had em all... free range, long timers, short timers, in a bowl places... etc... these guys have it nailed. Perfect size great price and flame grilled and best bun and just yummy! My fave is the three alarm burger which is not spicy... it is just right. And... Trader Joes is right next door for a good excuse to come here. Not to be missed

I ordered for here a bacon cheeseburger, fries and a soda and it was probably the most disappointing expensive meal I've ever had. $20 later the burger came out overdone, the bacon under done and the fries cold. I'm not going to be going back.

Love their damned burgers! They always treat me right, the fries are delicious, always hot and never OLD. The buns, the burgers, the toppings always taste great. Folks may have a couple of low-star votes on this place, but their reasoning is lame. I judge a burger like this. I hold it in my hand. Then, I take a bite out of it. If it tastes awesome, that's a good burger. And that's what happens every time I go to Best Burger.

I patronized this business since my initial post. Thought perhaps maybe the owner was having a bad day. Nope! Same crappy attitude as before. I will not do business with them any longer. There are plenty of nearby restaurants that treat their customers with respect and appreciation. I'm tired that my hamburger, fries and always comes with a side order of contempt...

Super solid every time. Only good onion rings around. And pastrami on a burger is the kind of innovation America needs right now. I've been coming here for 10 years and it always delivers. Delicious, family-owned San Rafael staple.

Meh Burgers were not bad. But, even with all of the interesting toppings (pastrami for example), I still felt like these burgers were not spectacular. The sides were just alright. You don't get a whole lot considering what you paid either. In short: I'm not coming back.

Been coming here for 15 years can't go wrong with a best burger ! Price is right , family owned business. Onions rings worth the grease. There's always a good crowd so you know the food good here!! Good for family and coming after a good workout!!! There's always a line right up till they close.

Ive been coming here for long time now and each time I order their bacon cheeseburger with fries, it never disappoints.

Stopped by for dinner, very good burger! Definitely fresh ground, and cooked on an open flame, had a decent char! Yummo. Fries were ok, hubby said he tasted fish, this the four stars. Service was fast for a cooked to order!

Best burger you will have in Marin. Only burger that compares is M&Gs. I could eat here every day if I had to. If you want a great classic burger this is the place to go. Milkshakes and fries and onion rings are great too. 5 stars

My co-worker asked me to have lunch at this place. I wasn't thrilled at first. However, when we went there and I tried their burger, I was pretty impressed. I would come back to this place for sure.

Excellent no-nonsense burgers. This is my goto spot when I just want a tasty burger.

Always good, hot and on point no matter what you order. Price is good to! Very clean establishment. Nothing bad to say, this place and food have been consistently great for years! The only down side is the parking but that's not their fault.

They have the best burgers in San Rafael. They are especially good when you call in order to have it ready and waiting for you when you show up. I love the swift service in the consistency of every order. See you for my next lunch!

Anyone who uses the words "Best Burger' anywhere in the name of their company should only be used when it truly is a BEST Burger. Pre made frozen burger patties are not a best burger you be. The wait is really long.......the lettuce is shredded... if you use shredded lettuce you might as well serve shaved ice on a burger. Service is really slow.........and if you list everything that is included on the burger on the board and you ask if the person would like everything than you should make sure you include everything... Also rare is rare not med well. no brainer to me...

I think a smile goes a long way in the service industry. Especially when you place a tip jar front and center. Ok, still sitting here in the booth. The burger was on the cusp of being really good. What would have gotten my double cheeseburger to really good was 2 slices of cheese to accompany my 2 beef parties. Also, for $2.95 the curly fry portion was severly lacking. I mean ridiculously so. All in all a 2 star place that doesn't require another visit.

I have #hearted this place since high school, which was... some years ago. The parking isn't awesome, as it shares a parking lot with various business, one being Trader Joes, but the food is the reason why I brave driving over here. Prices are decent, and they have good offerings - shakes, curly fries, tuna melts, chicken sandwiches, and of course... Burgers. The same people have owned this place for forever. There is a kid's menu, but their items are still huge. Plan on splitting the burger or hot dog between two kids, if you're doing the fries. I've had the teriyaki chicken sandwich, the grilled cheese, the tuna melt, and various burgers. I've also had the regular fries, the curly fries, and shakes here. My plate never has a crumb left on it, even if I have to roll myself out the door. Maybe I have nostalgia for this place, by as long as they're in business, I'll continue to come here.

I haven't ate here in 8 years, and didn't really intend to today. But the of high school students was out the door at the taqueria next door. So forget that! Just stuck with a basic cheeseburger. Not impressed at the frozen, preformed burger patties. However, I must admit that the burger wasn't half bad. They cooked it perfectly medium rare, just as I requested and it had that wonderful slightly charbroiled flavor. Is it the "best burger?" No! Its not even a great burger, but it is one of the best you'll get in Marin, though that really isn't saying much.

This place is grimey. The floors are filthy. The tables are filthy. They guy taking your money is the guy cooking the burgers with the same unwashed hands. There's a dirty mop bucket on the floor. It's boring. The "rosemary garlic fries" are sad. No rosemary to be seen whatsoever. The jalapeños on my 3 alarm burger are the nasty pickled canned kind. Icebergettuce. Pre-formed well-done burger patty. Reminds me of a Big Mac. Gross. Just gross guys.

I like this place! I ordered a grilled cheese fries with cheese and a soda. Everything was delicious! The grilled cheese was perfect! Crispy and soft at the same time. The fries were awesome too! They tasted like real potato and the American cheese was melted just right. My only problem was the cleanliness. There were crumbs on the table, benches, high chairs, and floor. I watched a man clean a table with an old dirty rag. Not what you want to see. However, when taking notice of the kitchen area, everything was spotless and everyone was wearing gloves. This put me at ease. I just went ahead and cleaned the table again with a napkin and water and it was fine. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Yes I owe this place an apology, my first review wasn't as kind. Started to eat here again recently because been having mad burger cravings. Are they the best burger no, but they are pretty damn good especially for San Rafael. San Rafael sucks for cheap eats. The mushroom swiss burger is grub and so are their onion rings. I came back to work and ate it fifteen minutes later and the onion rings were still crispy! I think they are Korean owned. Gotta support my local Korean establishments.

Good burgers (Hula burger is a big favorite, love the curly fries) with basic diner atmosphere. Staff are friendly- not over the top helpful but never rude. Reasonable prices for food, drinks seem oddly overpriced, but I usually just get water. Great for take out.