The Burger Joint
Hamburger restaurant · Montrose
2703 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Highlights
Gourmet burgers, fancy shakes, craft beer, patio seating
Gourmet burgers, fancy shakes, craft beer, patio seating
"The Burger Joint is as close to a grilled backyard burger as you can get in the middle of Montrose. The counter-service patio restaurant makes basic griddled burgers, heavy on the salt and pepper seasoning, with everything from basic lettuce, tomato, and thick wavy pickles to double patties smashed with kimchi or lamb with tangy tzatziki. None of the burgers here will turn you into a Burger Joint convert, but each one is solid." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Despite Montrose’s high density of cocktail bars, there are only a few post-2am food options. One is The Burger Joint, a counter-service patio spot right on the corner of Montrose and Westheimer that’s open to a comfortable 4am on the weekends. These classic burgers won’t alter your consciousness, but they are griddled with a heavy dose of salt and pepper and served on an oversized bun with plenty of mayonnaise. If you’re feeling something different, opt for a burger with kimchi or one smothered in chili and cheese." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"The Burger Joint is as close to a grilled backyard burger as you can get in the middle of Montrose. The counter-service patio restaurant makes basic griddled burgers. They’re heavy on the salt and pepper seasoning, with lettuce, tomato, and thick wavy pickles. But you can also get double patties smashed with kimchi or lamb burgers with tangy tzatziki. Even though nothing here will turn you into a Burger Joint convert—unless you end up here at 3am after a nonstop tour of the bars on Fairview—the food is solid. And while this street corner backs up with constant traffic, Burger Joint’s patio is lined with so many giant fans, big-screen TVs blaring sports games, and umbrellas you probably won’t even notice. Food Rundown Fries Whatever kind of potato Burger Joint sources for these hand-cut fries must be the size of a baby elephant. These fries are long, with a pleasantly seasoned crust, and pair great with the house garlic aioli. photo credit: Chelsea Thomas Classic Burger This burger is a backyard classic. The patty itself has a heavy dose of griddled salt and pepper, a.k.a. the proper amount of seasoning. And the best thing about this burger is the thick, wavy-cut, sharp-as-nails pickles. No smooshed, squishy pickles that congeal to the inside of the bun. These pickles are fresh and crunchy, just like the lettuce and tomato. photo credit: Chelsea Thomas" - Chelsea Thomas
"What started as a food truck has since evolved into three restaurant outposts, including locations in the Heights and Baybrook. The Montrose outpost, open until 4 a.m., is a particular favorite among late-night party-goers seeking sustenance in the form of burgers, shakes, sandwiches, and hot dogs. Try the Mexi — an Angus burger with grilled ham, avocado, queso fresco, and jalapenos. And, if the party is just getting started — add a shake, and make it boozy." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Burgers in Houston can’t go without mention of this Montrose mainstay, which now has locations in the Heights and Baybrook. Top these locally-raised Texas beef patties with everything from kimchi and pulled pork to classic chili cheese, then pair with crispy fries and a thick, boozy shake infused with 8th Wonder Brewery's Rocket Fuel." - Brittany Britto Garley
