Washington DC has a thriving burger scene that serves everyone from interns to senators. From dive bar classics to upscale steakhouse burgers, the nation's capital delivers quality.
DC Favorites
Duke's Grocery
$$ • Dupont Circle
Famous Proper Burger. Outstanding.
Good Stuff Eatery
$$ • Capitol Hill
Spike Mendelsohn's spot.
Lucky Buns
$$ • Adams Morgan
Creative smash burgers.
Neighborhood Gems
Slash Run
$ • Petworth
Heavy metal dive. Serious burger.
Medium Rare
$$ • Cleveland Park
Steak frites spot with great burger.
Z-Burger
$ • Multiple Locations
DC chain. Fast and solid.
Upscale Options
Bourbon Steak
$$$$ • Georgetown
Michael Mina steakhouse burger.
Shake Shack
$$ • Multiple Locations
NYC transplant. Multiple DC locations.
Five Guys
$$ • Multiple Locations
Virginia-born chain. Home turf.
Pro Tip: Duke's Proper Burger has a cult following—expect a wait at peak hours but the double-stacked creation is worth it.