Quick Summary:

  • With 70 miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that freshly caught fish and seafood figure prominently on most menus in San Diego.
  • So how do burgers fit in?
  • Health-conscious San Diegans are drawn to restaurants offering organic, grass-fed, humanely raised beef and other pastured animals.
  • This demand has led to a wealth of burger restaurants, ranging from neighborhood joints to gourmet burger kitchens.


  • Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Burger Lounge (La Jolla) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Burger Lounge (La Jolla) | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Burger Lounge (La Jolla)

2. Crazee Burger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Crazee Burger | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Crazee Burger

3. Hodad's

Hodad's | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Hodad's

4. Neighborhood

Neighborhood | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Neighborhood

5. Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar

6. Rocky's Crown Pub

Category: Food & Drink
Rocky's Crown Pub | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Rocky's Crown Pub

7. Slaters 50/50

Slaters 50/50 | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Slaters 50/50

8. The Habit Burger Grill

Category: Food & Drink
The Habit Burger Grill | Burgers in San Diego, California
© The Habit Burger Grill

9. Eureka!

Eureka! | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Eureka!

10. Waterfront Bar & Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Waterfront Bar & Grill | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Waterfront Bar & Grill

11. Bare Back Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Bare Back Grill | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Bare Back Grill

12. Bunz

Bunz | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Bunz

13. Cali 'O' Burgers

Cali 'O' Burgers | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Cali 'O' Burgers

14. Raglan Public House

Category: Food & Drink
Raglan Public House | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Raglan Public House

15. San Diego Burger Co.

San Diego Burger Co. | Burgers in San Diego, California
© San Diego Burger Co.

16. Station Tavern & Burgers

Category: Food & Drink
Station Tavern & Burgers | Burgers in San Diego, California
© Station Tavern & Burgers

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