Duke's Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

1. Duke's Grocery

1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 133 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.

JASON V.JASON VARNELL: The Proper Burger was very much a proper delight!!! Great!!!

John M.John McCombs: Can’t recommend it enough! Got the Truffle Mac&Cheese, Proper Burger, and Caribbean Queen, and all were fantastic. Be sure to talk to a staff member to get in the waitlist for a table, or come early.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

2. Good Stuff Eatery

8.2
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Josei ==> @ShoesNFood w.Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.com: The turkey burger with avocado is great. The thyme & Rosemary fries are a delight. The only thing I miss are hot peppers. I guess it's B.Y.O.P. lls

Shannon C.Shannon Curtin: Well worth the wait...amazing burgers and fries...make sure to try the dipping sauces. Spike was here when we came too, very cool

Eric B.Eric Beard: The shakes and salads are tasty. I've had several burgers there and I have not been disappointed by any. I had the Obama burger and the one with a fried egg (forget the name), both are Delicious!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

3. Shake Shack

8.4
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews

Peri B.Peri Baptista: The burgers are awesome. Try the peanut butter malt shake and cheese fries. Amazeballs..

Thomas C.Thomas Carpenter: Perfect place for a burger or hot dog before heading into the Verizon Center. The Fair Trade coffee shake is awesome.

Sam H.Sam H: Shack burger, cheese crinkle fries, rootbeer float = perfection

The Capital Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

4. The Capital Burger

9.1
1005 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Mount Vernon Square · 41 tips and reviews

Jonathan P.Jonathan Perez: They cook the burgers to perfection with great flavors, burger fans do not miss out!

The AzizThe Aziz: One of the best in D.C. Their burger and sandwiches are amazing. Mushroom &Swiss burger is my favorite. From the start take the lobster & crabs cake or Truffle fries.

Mohammad M.Mohammad Mahasin: Their Capital Burger and Swiss cheese and mushroom burger were delicious. But the real star was the sweet chili chicken wings, they’re a must try!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

5. Shake Shack

8.2
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

HoneyHoney: The shack stack is the best of all burgers

Cait W.Cait Weingartner: AMAZING burgers! Make sure you get a double & grab a shake or concrete as well. Fries are just okay but the rest of it is well worth it - think east coast version of In N Out

Nancy L.Nancy Luckhurst: Shake shack cheeseburger- best burger I've ever eaten! Caramel shake- 2 thumbs up!

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

6. Central Michel Richard

8.5
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.

Anita S.Anita Sweeney: The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

Burger DaysBurger Days: One of the umpteenth burgers deemed the best of D.C., the dry-aged Central beef burger is the definition of fancy-ass. It comes served with confit tomato, a house-made mayo and several potato wafers. Read more.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

7. Good Stuff Eatery

8.1
3291 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 78 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe Lynch: One of the best bacon cheeseburgers in Georgetown. Be sure to grab the village fries with either old bay or sriracha mayo. Their milkshakes are pretty amazing too!

Connie H.Connie Haro: Burgers are so good! Shakes are yum! Can't go wrong.

Trevor S.Trevor Steen: The Prez Obama Burger was amazing. It has horseradish on it but just enough for flavor, not spicy.

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

8. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

8.6
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

I C.I Combs: Best burger and value in the neighborhood

Patrick M.Patrick McDermott: The decor is true dive bar, but don't let that fool you, this place has some great food. A must is their burger with their signature sauce...yum!!! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Amy C.Amy Cummings: Great dive spot for a burger and beer.

Z Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

9. Z Burger

7.7
4321 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Windom Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Tenleytown · 59 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Combs: Delicious burgers, but skip the guac - it's more a thin avocado paste than a proper guacamole.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Gotta get the double bacon cheeseburger and don't forget the Z-sauce!

Luke H.Luke Hill: The burgers, fries, and shakes are all great. Onion rings are a little doughy, but if you like that then they're fine

Clyde's of Georgetown is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

10. Clyde's of Georgetown

8.5
3236 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin & Potomac Aves. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 149 tips and reviews

Walburga A M.Walburga A Marder: good choice of half bottles (Trimbach Alsace Riesling): best bet: half price wine by the bottle Sundays after 5 - favourite dishes: their signature Crabtower, Crabcakes,and burgers; great Happy Hour

Julia Z.Julia Zaitseva: Cheeseburger was amazing. They serve coffee cakes as soon as you sit down (which are sooo good). Perfect place for Sunday lunch with Bloody Mary!!! Recommended!

APAAPA: Brunch, burgers, speciality cocktails, peach and pomegranate salad, Greek yogurt

Ted's Bulletin is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

11. Ted's Bulletin

8.5
1818 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 202 tips and reviews

Joan E.Joan Eisenstodt: Yum! Noisy but still fun. Excellent lamb burger. Highly recommended. They allow substitutions like salad for fries. Avacado vinaigrette dressing is superb. Donut? Ummm.

Clara S.Clara Sanchez: Great spot for anything from milkshakes to cocktails... Go for the Popeye burger or anything from the all-day breakfast menu

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Bryant: Amazing burgers! And the shakes are sheer genius!

Duke's Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

12. Duke's Counter

8.8
3000 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Woodley Park · 18 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg G: The Brunchie Burger is the best cheeseburger I've ever had. The bun was delicious and not super filling. Best burger I've had in the DC/MD/VA area!

Will T.Will Trokey: Seriously, THE BEST BURGER in DC. Duke's Counter and its sister restaurant Duke's Groceries are absolute gems for casual but elevated English pub food. It's all so delish!!

SaeedSaeed: proper burger was really delicious 🤤 in medium rare cook but curry poutine was not my favorite too much cheese, I think home fries would be a better choice👌🏻👌🏻

The Big Board is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

13. The Big Board

7.3
421 H St NE (at 5th St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Near Northeast · 59 tips and reviews

lauren H.lauren H: Love it here. Never had a problem with bartenders or staff. Everyone's always upbeat and bartenders are awesome. Great Chicago Fire Burger is awesome.

Olivia D.Olivia DiNucci: The burger selection is awesome! The mushroom burger Chicago style is great! And the sweet potatoes are a must get!

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: Amazing burger. Fun take on beer buying. Definitely a recommend.

Le Diplomate is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

14. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 tips and reviews

MitchellMitchell: The place is like a painting—absolutely gorgeous. Service is great, and believe it or not, the Burger Américan is out of this world.

EaterEater: Le Diplomate’s Burger Americain is a classic, complete with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce and, of course, pommes frites. Read more.

A7MAD ..A7MAD .: Words can't describe this place 💓💓, everything was tremendous. Burger, Steak , Fries, Shrimp salad and Cream brulee were delicious. Book in advance is better.

Thunder Burger & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Washington.

15. Thunder Burger & Bar

7.2
3056 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 102 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: Cool joint with a variety of burger options-- beef, of course, but also add wild boar, bison & elk to the mix. If you've got the loot, peep the Big Pimpin which features Kobe & foie gras for $23

Aimee D.Aimee Duell: brilliant menu, tasty burger, excellent beer selection Read more.

Erin M.Erin Michelle: Great bison burger and Ash was an awesome server!! Definitely a go to!