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Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers

1. Ray’s Hell Burger

1650 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St), Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · 90 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said The Mack burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.

Shake Shack is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

2. Shake Shack

8.0
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

3. Shake Shack

8.7
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

4. Shake Shack

6.9
Nationals Park (Section 240), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Navy Yard · 24 tips and reviews
Green Pig Bistro is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

5. Green Pig Bistro

8.6
2900 Wilson Blvd (at 11th St N), Arlington, VA
Bistro · Clarendon - Courthouse · 72 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: This burger exhibits something that sets it apart from the competition, the ace up its sleeve– delicious, smoky bacon mixed in with the patty that accents, but doesn’t mask, the beef taste. Read more.

Silver Diner is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

6. Silver Diner

3200 Wilson Blvd (at N Irving St), Arlington, VA
Diner · Clarendon - Courthouse · 79 tips and reviews
Le Diplomate is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

7. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 315 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The Burger Americain is made with two slim, seared patties tucked into a golden bun baked in-house, draped with American cheese and topped with a few tart pickles, plus its own mystery sauce. Read more.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

8. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said the mini-burgers were one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.

Food Wine & Co. is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

9. Food Wine & Co.

7272 Wisconsin Ave (at Elm St), Bethesda, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, Maryland · 47 tips and reviews

Phil G.Phil Gentile: Truffle Burger is legit!

Holy Cow is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

10. Holy Cow

8.0
2312 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
Burger Joint · Del Ray · 57 tips and reviews

Todd M.Todd Maxwell: Scare' blue with truffle honey! Yum!

Mintwood Place is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

11. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 93 tips and reviews

Aly C.Aly Casey: The bacon cheeseburger is amazing, a great portion, and done to perfection.

12. Five Guys

8.1
2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · Clarendon - Courthouse · 18 tips and reviews
The Counter is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

13. The Counter

7.6
11922 Democracy Drive (at Library St.), Reston, VA
Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said the Baja Turkey burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.

Bourbon Steak is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

14. Bourbon Steak

8.7
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

Blair M.Blair M: Order the lamb burger. You can thank me later.

Proof is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

15. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said the Shrimp Burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

16. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
2110 Crystal Dr (20th St S), Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · 131 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Emge: Get the Obama Burger, buy local and American.

Central Michel Richard is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

17. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Kimberly H.Kimberly Henricks-Friedhoff: The lobster burger is an absolute must!

Woodmont Grill is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

18. Woodmont Grill

9.0
7715 Woodmont Ave (at Norfolk Ave.), Bethesda, MD
American Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca M.: Best veggie burger in the world. Also, have the smoked salmon app. Yum!

Red Apron Butchery is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

19. Red Apron Butchery

7.5
8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA
Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: There’s just one burger on the menu and it’s easy to overlook when you’ve got things like the Porkstrami and the Joey Bag of Doughnuts staring at you. But woe be the belly that passes up The Original. Read more.

2941 Restaurant is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

20. 2941 Restaurant

8.1
2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA
New American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: Not only is 2941 Chef Bertrand Chemel's beef burger one of the best we’ve ever eaten –period– but we think the duck burger could be even better. Available for lunch and at the bar only for dinner. Read more.

Duke's Grocery is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

21. Duke's Grocery

8.9
1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 131 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: One of the top burgers in DC here called, appropriately, the Proper Burger: two patties topped with Gouda, charred red onion, sweet chili sauce, dill pickles, rocket & garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

Jaleo is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

22. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 254 tips and reviews
Bobby's Burger Palace is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

23. Bobby's Burger Palace

7.7
2712 Potomac Mills Cir (Potomac Mills), Woodbridge, VA
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said the New Mexico Burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

24. Bobby's Burger Palace

2121 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 141 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: Washingtonian Magazine said the New Mexico Burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers in their June 2014 issue.

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

25. Bobby's Burger Palace

6.5
7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD
Burger Joint · 24 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said that the Bobby's Burger Palace New Mexico Burger was one of the region's top 25 burgers!

BGR - The Burger Joint is one of Washingtonian 2014 Top 25 Burgers.

26. BGR - The Burger Joint

7.2
3129 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · North Highland · 36 tips and reviews