Best burgers in New York City · Updated September 4, 2026

The 10 Best Burgers in New York City, Ranked by the Community

The community’s current New York City burger ranking, from tavern classics to modern smash burgers, with scores, orders, maps, and community ratings.

Community #1: 4 Charles Prime Rib, rated 10.0/10.

Rated by the community.

New York burger arguments can span white-tablecloth dining rooms, neighborhood bars, counter-service smash burgers, and decades-old institutions. Community scores determine the order, with vote counts breaking ties between equal scores.

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Top 10 burgers in New York City

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4 Charles Prime Rib

1 community rating

4 Charles Street
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Minetta Tavern

1 community rating

113 MacDougal Street
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Red Hook Tavern

1 community rating

329 Van Brunt Street
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Hamburger America

1 community rating

155 W Houston St
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Questions about this ranking

What is the highest-rated burger restaurant in New York City?

4 Charles Prime Rib is currently first with a community score of 10.0 out of 10. Rankings update when visitors add or change their ratings.

How are the best burgers in New York City ranked?

The displayed score is the raw community average. The order also uses a confidence adjustment so one rating cannot overpower a larger body of strong reviews. Each person contributes one current rating per restaurant.

Are major fast-food chains included?

No. The ranking product focuses on independent and local restaurants and filters major corporate fast-food chains.

How can I report a closed or moved restaurant?

Open the restaurant on the live map and use the reporting option. Address and closure corrections are reviewed before they replace the current listing.

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