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Austin’s 10 Best Burgers

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by Diana Spechler
Updated October 21, 2021
The Austin culinary scene centers high-quality beef: From steakhouses to tacos to barbecue, there is no shortage of places to get the best beef. That extends to burgers, too — from a family-run spot that sources the beef on its burgers from its own ranch to burger patties made from wagyu, the restaurants in Austin let burger lovers get their fix every night of the week. Here are ten of the best burgers in the city.
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4.4
4.4 (1259)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Downtown
About the restaurant

This farm-to-table restaurant takes its burgers seriously. Every month during the first Monday to Wednesday, Swift’s Attic offers a brand-new “Big Ass Burger” that captures the signature Swift’s Attic whimsy. Past offerings have included the Flaming Dr. Pepper burger — a beef patty treated with a sweet Dr. Pepper glaze, Dr. Pepper caramelized onions and griddled jalapeños, and Dr. Pepper ketchup on a habañero bun — and the Mary Had A Little Lamburger with a ground lamb patty, mint chimichurri, mint jelly, cilantro yogurt, and caramelized onion on a curds and whey bun.


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Christy
Dined 4 days ago
Swifts Attic is perfect for a group of friends or associates that love a little food adventure. The shareables are designed for up to 6 people, and there's enough novelty to the menu to keep return diners from getting bored. After a great meal, it's only two flights of stairs down to Austin's best jazz club, so this is a whole night kind of experience.
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4.0
4 (1089)
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant

Seafood restaurant and oyster bar Café Blue slings a bacon-and-brie burger with fried oysters on top: The bacon is smoked, the brie is decadent, the Louis sauce offers a creamy kick, and if fried oysters don’t provide enough crunch, the crispy onion strings should do the trick. The menu also offers two more burger options, a black and blue burger (the blue part is blue cheese, and the burger is black because it’s blackened) and a classic cheeseburger with cheddar. All burgers are freshly ground in-house and served on brioche buns with a side of fries.


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HeatherVIP
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
The food was absolutely amazing and so was our service Monica!!
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4.3
4.3 (1674)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant

Ask an Austinite for their favorite burger, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear about the bacon cheeseburger at Parkside. A beloved gastropub that emphasizes sustainable fare, Parkside grills up a burger that manages to be simultaneously top-shelf and unpretentious. The beef is high-quality, the bun is made in-house, and the fixings are the classics — lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Served with a side of garlic-shallot fries, the bacon cheeseburger pairs well with any of the local craft beers on the menu. A staple on the downtown dining scene since 2008, chef Shawn Cirkiel’s flagship restaurant remains a favorite, even all these years and restaurants later. (With restaurant and hospitality group Parkside Projects, he also helms Olive & June, The Backspace, and others.)


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Maria
Dined on Sep 27, 2022
Great restaurant on 6th street! Love the atmosphere and the food! Oysters were fantastic. Great spot to eat when you want to walk around the bar district all night!
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4.6
4.6 (1716)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown
About the restaurant

Helmed by Top Chef winner Kristen Kish, Arlo Grey, an international (or as Kish calls it, “elevated Midwestern”) restaurant in the LINE Hotel, is a destination for tourists and locals alike. The upscale space with its lake views, art composed of pages from Kish’s cooking journals, and lush plants pairs well with the innovative menu, including a burger topped with whipped potatoes, caramelized onions, pickles, mayo, and greens. The cocktails are not to be missed. Try the garden margarita made with tequila, chambery vermouth, tarragon, lime, and jalapeño.


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DennisVIP
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Amazing food, impeccable service by Taco. Overall, unmatched experience
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4.7
4.7 (353)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Central Austin
About the restaurant

Pretty and airy with minimalist décor — plenty of sunlight, plants, and pale wood — this neighborhood restaurant provides the perfect ambiance for a leisurely lunch, especially on Mondays, when the burgers are half off. Served with sharp cheddar and dijonaise, the burger is a steal at $6.50, especially considering everything at Hank’s is made in-house from scratch. The Brussels sprouts are famous, so don’t miss them.


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Erin
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Lovely day on the patio with my parents and foster dog! Everyone was very nice and accommodating and the food was delicious!
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4.7
4.7 (3490)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant

Burger-lovers flock to this cozy, Old West-inspired restaurant inside The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel for dishes prepared by wood-fire rotisserie, open-flame grill, and wood-oven roasting. The “Big Ass Burger” is, as promised, large (even potentially shareable), and piled high with goodies: poblano pepper, cheddar, smoked pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Served with a heaping pile of fries, this is hangover fare at its finest. Like all Guy + Larry restaurants (this restaurant group is behind a number of famous eateries and chains, including Hopdoddy and Z’Tejas), Roaring Fork is consistently delicious.


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Charlie
Dined today
Love the atmosphere and the fire place was extremely inviting!
A photo of Verbena restaurant
4.5
4.5 (422)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Downtown
About the restaurant

Chef Nic Yanes of Juniper and Uncle Nicky’s helms this farm-to-table concept where the vegetables are seasonal and abundant and the meats are locally sourced. Known for its fresh oyster menu, Old World/New World wine list, open kitchen, and bustling weekend brunch, Verbena has been warmly welcomed to the Austin dining scene since it opened in the thick of the pandemic (offering only outdoor seating). The Verbena burger quickly became one of the most popular dishes: The toasted bun holds two 4-ounce Wagyu beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, dijonaise, white onion, and pickles. A side of fries completes the picture.


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Michele
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
We had an engagement luncheon at the restaurant. It was the perfect setting with big windows and lots of light. The staff did a wonderful job serving all 12 of our party. Highly recommend!
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4.6
4.6 (991)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
Downtown
About the restaurant

This bustling indoor/outdoor restaurant is a choice spot for people-watching in Austin. Located on the pedestrian-friendly corner of 2nd and Congress inside the JW Marriott, Corner offers a great atmosphere for brunch on a sunny day. The menu has two popular burger options: the Old Fashioned Burger with white cheddar, bibb lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, and mayo and the Corner Burger made with Brush Creek all-American wagyu, bacon, candied jalapeño, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The beloved sides menu offers perfect burger accompaniments, including pancetta Brussels sprouts and cheddar grits.


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Stephanie
Dined 4 days ago
Great service! The restaurant is beautiful and low key, ambience is very chill, and the food was delicious! The staff was so kind! Will definitely be back!
A photo of Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1487)
$31 to $50
American
East Austin
About the restaurant

Imagine any time you were craving a burger, you had a whole herd of cattle at your disposal. That’s what life is like for the Jacoby family — on their ranch, they keep cattle that eventually becomes hand-cut beef, which turns into the all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged Jacoby Beef cheeseburger. Lucky for Austinites, they’re willing to share, and this ranch-to-table restaurant on the Colorado River has been delighting lovers of high-quality tender beef since 2014. Feel free to order a fried egg on top. And if you want to get your greens in, try the crispy Brussels sprouts with agave mustard and Texas pecans.


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Amber
Dined 3 days ago
Great deal on Thursday, half of chicken fried steak! They also have delicious Mac n cheese and the best strawberry cake! Very relaxed vibe, waiter was awesome, and they have a nice little view outside! Valet parking only ($6) bc they have very limited parking on site but may be able park across the street if needed
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