25 Best Burgers in Las Vegas

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Hamburgers are the backbone of the American fast-food diet and new burger joints are popping up on every block, with Las Vegas following the trend. Ranging from classic, traditional favorites like a good old cheeseburger bar to one-of-a-kind places serving gourmet takes on the classic burger, burger restaurants in Las Vegas have something for everyone.

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© The Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay

The Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay was one of the first upscale burger restaurants in Las Vegas and today continues to serve delicious burgers, fries, and shakes. Led by renowned Top Chef Hubert Keller, The Burger Bar's menu features classic burgers with a gourmet twist with patties made from beef, buffalo, and turkey topped with a variety of extras such as fried egg, roasted pineapple, and tapenade.

The good old American Classic has everything a burger lover could want – Angus beef, cheese, bacon, tomato, and onion, while the over-the-top Rossini Burger is stacked with a Kobe beef patty, sautéed foie gras, and shaved truffles. Typical sides include golden hand-cut fries, crispy onion rings, and tart pickles and there is a mouth-watering array of milkshakes for dessert.

Mandalay Place, 3930 S Las Vegas Blvd #121A, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Phone: 702-632-9364

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© Fork & Burger

Fork & Burger serves fun food in a comfortable environment with both classic fare and healthier alternatives on the menu. Open for breakfast and lunch, Fork & Burger's menu features favorites such as a breakfast scramble served in a cast iron skillet and freshly squeezed orange juice, build-your-own sandwiches and burgers, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and grilled PB&Js.

Featured burgers include the Mushroom & Swiss with grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese, pickles, and onions and the Spicy Black Goat, a mildly spicy black bean burger with pickle slices, goat cheese, and chipotle mayo. Other items on the menu include a chicken bacon Philly, a BLT, and the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, along with a variety of beverages.

6280 S Valley View Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89118, Phone: 702-476-5337

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© Bachi Burger Westside

Bachi Burger brings an Asian twist to the classic hamburger, serving a variety of burgers with Asian flavors, traditional sides such as oxtail chili cheese fries, sake, and craft beer. The menu features beef burgers made with American Wagyu grass-fed beef or Angus beef with delicious toppings such as fried egg and mushrooms or unagi and pan-seared foie gras, while non-beef burgers can be chicken, turkey, fish, or vegetarian.

Patty-less options are also available for those who prefer a unique twist to the burger, including Duroc pork belly on steamed buns, and sides range from regular, salt and pepper garlic, or sweet potato and truffle parmesan fries as well as fried shrimp chips. A selection of beverages, including beer, wine, sake, and handcrafted cocktails, are available as the perfect complement to the juicy and delicious burgers.

Village Square, 9410 W Sahara Ave #150, Las Vegas, NV 89117, Phone: 702-255-3055

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© B&B Burger & Beer

B&B Burger & Beer is an upmarket Batali & Bastianich restaurant in the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino with a beautiful 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio facing Las Vegas Boulevard. The bright, casual restaurant is the ultimate burger lover's destination on the Strip and serves an innovative menu of delicious hamburgers, sides, and beverages.

Signature burgers include the classic Drive-Thru burger with two griddled patties, American cheese, barbecue pickles, and caramelized onions, and the whimsical Morning After, which is topped with a sunny-side up egg, sautéed mushrooms, fontina, and truffle aioli. The menu also offers simple garden salads, sandwiches, and snacks as well as a selection of boozy shakes, craft beers, and easy-drinking wines.

The Grand Canal Shoppes, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-414-2220

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© Burger Brasserie

Burger Brasserie brings a French twist to the American staple. Located on the promenade connecting Bally's and the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, Burger Brasserie is a French-inspired hamburger bar with a lively sports bar environment. The casual menu offers creative, gourmet burger combinations using patties made from classic beef, chicken, and lamb, as well as a veggie option, and toppings such as blue cheese, Guss' pickles, Nueske's bacon, seasonal mushrooms, and garlic aioli.

Tuck into the world's most lauded burger, the much-talked about $777 Kobe beef and Maine lobster burger stacked with Maine lobster, 100-year-aged balsamic, seared foie gras, pancetta, goat cheese, and fresh arugula. Other signature items on the menu include the Saveur Lamb Burger and the Peanut Butter & Chocolate milkshake.

3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 877-796-2096

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© Cafe at Palm's Place

Located on the sixth floor of Palm's Place, Café 6 serves a contemporary take on American comfort food classics with a hearty menu packed with over-the-top burger creations, mouthwatering snacks, savory entrées, edgy desserts, and a variety of craft beer pairings.

Burgers include the Burn Your Face Off with Angus beef or chicken breast patties, pickled jalapeños, roasted poblano, and habanero hot sauce on a torta bun, and the Meatloaf Burger with a meatloaf patty, bacon, havarti cheese, and red onion on a pretzel bun. Sides include skinny fries, sweet potato fries, waffle fries, and onion rings, while beverages range from craft beers and fine wines to handcrafted cocktails and decadent milkshakes.

6th Floor at Palms Place, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-944-3292

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© FukuBurger

With humble beginnings as a food truck – it still is one of the most popular in Las Vegas – FukuBurger now has a stationary restaurant in Chinatown with a colorful indoor-outdoor space that serves gourmet burgers with a distinct Japanese influence.

Fukuburgers feature tasty additions such as teriyaki, furikake, applewood-smoked bacon, and wasabi mayo as well as pickled red ginger, grilled shiitake mushrooms, crispy onions, and habanero kabayaki. Other tasty offerings on the menu include the chicken katsu burger with shredded cabbage or the Naga Dog with grilled kimchi and daikon relish.

3429 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Phone: 702-262-6995

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© Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood

World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay takes burgers to the next level at Gordon Ramsay BurGR. Based at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the name is a play on Gordon's initials and Gordon Ramsay BurGR focuses on traditional burgers, fries, and milkshakes with a modern twist, using unique ingredients to add a special touch.

Gourmet beef patties using prime cuts of meat are cooked over an open flame fueled by hard woods and piled with a range of unique toppings such as goat cheese, oven-roasted tomato, smoked bacon, and truffle aioli. Sides include honey-pig bao buns, truffle parmesan fries, and sweet potato fries with vanilla powdered sugar along with chicken sliders and freshly prepared salads. The milkshakes leave nothing to be desired, combining traditional shake ingredients with creamy pudding for a silky dessert.

3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-785-5462

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© Holsteins Shakes and Buns

Elegant, stylish, and cosmopolitan, Holstein's fits perfectly into the upscale Las Vegas scene with an exhaustive cocktail menu, an extensive selection of alcohol-infused shakes, and Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon Champagne.

The burger menu is just as good with a gourmet offering of burgers and sides ranging from the Classic with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mayo to the signature El Caliente with avocado, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, pork chicharrones, and tequila-cilantro mayo. The Billionaire Burger is stacked with 100% Japanese Kobe beef, foie gras, frisée, port onion marmalade, and truffle mayo. All burgers are served with sweet potato fries, golden hand-cut fries, and onion rings.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-698-7940

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© LVB Burgers and Bar at The Mirage

LVB Burgers and Bar at The Mirage is a casual eatery within the famous hotel that serves a mouthwatering selection of gourmet burgers, freshly prepared salads, and hearty sides. Easy eating snacks include spinach artichoke dip, amber's ale fried pickles, and pigs in a blanket.

Signature burgers range from the Kick in the Kisser with pickled jalapeños, avocado, fried egg, and sriracha aioli to the OMG (Oh My Gosh) – a delicious duck burger with Muenster cheese, heirloom tomato, smoked ketchup, and roasted duck mayo. Finish off with a decadent dessert or an adult-friendly milkshake spiked with alcohol.

The Mirage, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-791-7111

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© Mega Tom's Burgers

Mega Tom's Burgers is a casual counter-serve chain featuring an array of all-American fare such as steaks, burgers, gyros, and pasta as well as Mexican dishes, breakfast plates, and more.

Located on West Lake Mead Boulevard and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, burgers are made with 100% pure Angus beef, chicken, or turkey and feature a variety of toppings including bacon, cheese, pickles, jalapeños, tomato, lettuce, and onions. Burgers are served with crispy hand-cut fries and fresh salad, while a range of beverages and shakes offer liquid refreshment.

2893 W Lake Mead Boulevard, North Las Vegas, NV 89032, Phone: 702-645-8667

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© Mesa Grill at Caesar's Palace

Another favorite from celebrity chef Bobby Flay, Mesa Grill at Caesar's Palace is an award-winning restaurant that serves mouthwatering American cuisine with a bold Southwestern flair. Designed by renowned restaurant designer David Rockwell, Mesa Grill at Caesar's Palace features beautiful interiors with rich colors and vibrant textures that echo life in the American Southwest.

The brunch, lunch, and dinner menus present tongue-tingling dishes, including juicy steaks and signature burgers accompanied by an extensive list of highest-quality tequila and mescal, top American wines, and handcrafted cocktails. Signature dishes include tiger shrimp roasted garlic corn tamale, spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, lobster tacos, and blue corn-crusted halibut.

Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-731-7731

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© Stripburger

Located in the Fashion Show Mall, Stripburger is the only all-outdoor restaurant on the Strip and serves a variety of traditional burgers including classic burgers, cheeseburgers, and signature stacks such as Stripburger's blue cheese burger. For those who want to taste a bit of everything, Stripburger serves a mini burger sampler that offers three small, bite-size burgers – the cheddar burger, the blue cheese burger, and the whiskey barbecue burger – perfect for sharing.

There are plenty of other options for non-beef eaters as well, including turkey, ahi tuna, and veggie burgers, served on fresh buns with a variety of toppings and crispy salads. The menu also features classic chicken sandwiches and freshly prepared salads as well as an extensive menu of beers, cocktails, and adult shakes.

3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-737-8747

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© Umami Burger at SLS

Named "Burger of the Year" by GQ magazine, Umami uses the Japanese-inspired "fifth" flavor to enhance their burgers, sides, seasonings, and sauces. Umami burgers are made with house-ground premium steak and topped with a palatable array of extras such as caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, roasted tomatoes, and house truffle cheese.

Other signature burgers include the Falafel with a falafel patty, crushed avocado, beet-infused couscous, romaine lettuce, pickled red onion, and tzatziki, and the Crispy Diablo with a fried chicken breast, roasted garlic aioli, diablo sauce, dill pickles, and spicy slaw. Also on the menu are turkey and ahi tuna burgers for those who want something lighter as well as truffled beet salad, maple bacon fries, and caramelized Brussels sprouts.

2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-761-7614

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© Anthony's Gourmet Burgers & Brews

Anthony's Gourmet Burgers & Brews is a modern, contemporary eatery at the M Resort that specializes in gourmet burgers and fries paired with a variety of craft beers. This grown-up burger bar experience promises the finest varieties of burgers featuring delicious toppings with a twist, including the Stout Burger with Irish cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, and stone-ground stout mustard, and the eight-ounce Red Ale "Bison" Burger with white cheddar, avocado, cherry peppers, fried onions, and thick red ale-chipotle sauce. Other entrées include New York steak, barbecue spare ribs, herb-roasted salmon, and a variety of delicious sides, salads, and sauces.

12300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Henderson, NV 89044, Phone: 702-797-1000

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© Bobby's Burger Palace at the Mandarin Oriental

Owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, Bobby's Burger Palace is his latest fast-casual burger concept that serves unique burgers like the Crunchburger with double American cheese and potato chips and the Bobby Blue with bacon, blue cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

Burgers feature 100% Angus beef, chicken, or turkey patties and a variety of fillers such as avocado relish, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion slaw, roasted green chilies, and hot peppers. Sides include sweet potato fries and beer-battered onion rings, while there is a variety of beverages on offer, ranging from beer, wine, and soda to unique alcohol-spiked milkshakes for adults.

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, 3750 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-598-0191

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© Broadway Burger Bar and Grill

Based in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, the Broadway Burger Bar and Grill is a casual restaurant that offers a variety of creative burgers made with organic, free-range beef and accompanied by a selection of excellent craft beers. Located at the Village Streets, Broadway Burger Bar and Grill uses 100% free-range and grass-fed Estancia beef from Uruguay for their burger patties, which are topped with a range of delicious fillers from smoked cheese and applewood-smoked bacon to avocado, grilled mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, and sweet peppers.

Sides include a variety of hand-cut fries such as garlic, sweet potato, and chili cheese as well as buttermilk onion rings, while a selection of delicious desserts end the meal in style.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino, 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-740-6540

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© Flippin' Good Burgers and Shakes

Flippin' Good Burgers and Shakes is a traditional burger and fries joint on Fremont Street in Las Vegas that serves up hearty burgers and fries and thick shakes. Burger patties are made with 100% USDA lean Angus beef and topped with yummy fillers such as cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, fried egg, and grilled jalapeños. Buns are soft, fries are golden and crispy, and the salad is fresh – making the burgers second to none.

There are also chicken and turkey options as well as chicken strips and grilled chicken sandwiches, and the vegetarian choices include the Portobello Philly with grilled mushrooms, melted provolone cheese, onions, and peppers with mayo. Sides include hand-cut fries, chili cheese fries, fresh cut sweet onion rings, and a variety of sauces.

505 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Phone: 702-776-7991

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© Islands Restaurant Summerlin

Located in the Canyon Pointe Shopping Center, Islands Restaurant Summerlin in Las Vegas is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that serves hearty burgers, golden fries, and craft beer in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Boasting both indoor and outdoor patio seating that is decorated to create the feeling of being at the beach, Islands Restaurant has a menu packed with tasty all-American fare such as burgers, beach bowls, sandwiches, tacos, salads, and soups.

Signature burgers include the Kilauea, a jalapeño and black pepper-crusted burger with pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, tomato, and Island Reds sauce, and the Malibu with applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, onion, pickles, tomato, and mustard. Burgers are served with fries and fresh salad and there is a range of beverages including craft beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails.

10810 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Phone: 702-360-3845

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© Sammy's L.A. Pastrami & Burgers

Sammy's L.A. Pastrami & Burgers is a cozy hole-in-the-wall joint renowned for its oversized burgers, super-stacked sandwiches, and heart-stopping, meat-laden french fries. Fondly known as a "glutton's paradise," Sammy's has a menu packed with specialty sandwiches, hearty burgers, and traditional hot dogs including meat-on-meat options topped with Sammy's signature pastrami.

Signature items on the menu include the famous Garlic Romano Fries – shoestring fries in garlic truffle oil tossed in dried garlic and Romano cheese, the Pastrami Burger topped with Sammy's famous pastrami, mustard, pickle, and provolone cheese, and the Big Ass Bacon Burger for big eaters, with two or three quarter-pound Angus beef patties topped with 12 strips of bacon and a third of a pound of cheddar cheese (double or triple available).

2191 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Phone: 702-482-8192

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© Slidin' Thru

Founded in 2010 as a food truck, Slidin' Thru is credited with launching the food truck scene in Las Vegas and is still one of the most sought-after burger bars in Sin City. The renowned eating establishment has now opened a brick-and-mortar counter-serve offshoot, which also serves an array of creative mini-burgers, fries, and sides.

Tuck into a Porky with tender slow-cooked pork, caramelized jalapeños, and barbecue sauce, or brave the massive Captain's Order, which is packed with 100% pure Angus beef patties, Roma tomato, arugula, feta cheese, sautéed onions, and a balsamic reduction. Sides include regular or sweet potato fries and a variety of soft drinks is available with which to wash it all down.

6478 Windy Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Phone: 702-763-5500

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© Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers is a famous burger chain owned by the Wahlberg family, whose star power has propelled the casual burger restaurant into a hit. Run by Chef Paul Wahlberg and his famous brothers Donnie and Mark Wahlberg, Wahlburgers is located at the back of the Grand Bazaar Shops in front of the Bally's casino and serves a broad menu of hometown classics such as chili, mac 'n' cheese, salads, and "Alma's Classic Macaroni"' named in honor of their mother, as well as tempting burgers and specialty sandwiches.

Signature burgers include The Beast with two 5-ounce burger patties, pulled pork, pickles, house-made blue cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, and barbecue sauce. There is also a "Smahlburgs" menu for the little ones.

3635 Las Vegas Blvd. South Unit 100, NV 89109, Phone: 702-405-9090

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