Whether you like it smashed to perfection or smothered in bacon, onions and cheese, these are the 10 best burgers in O.C.
The Mayor’s Table’s award-winning burger boasts wagyu beef, heritage bacon and umami-grilled onions. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Award-Winning Burger at The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub and Kitchen
While The Mayor’s Table at Lido House boasts high-class gastronomy, guests can’t help but rave about the award-winning burger: a half-pound of wagyu beef, umami-grilled onions and heritage bacon accompanied by famous fries.
After a long shopping day at Fashion Island, refuel with a gourmet cheeseburger at R+D Kitchen. The classic delicacy is topped with fresh lettuce, tomato and onion between a fluffy homemade bun.
Keep it classic at this San Clemente eatery with the house burger: a half-pound patty topped with housemade pickle chips, grilled onion spread and an addicting rosemary garlic aioli.
Spicy Smash Burger at Hammer Burger
No one makes them thinner than Santa Ana’s Hammer Burger, double-smashing their patties for a crispy, caramelized finish. Once you try the spicy smash burger with grilled jalapenos and onions, chipotle mayo and pepper jack, you’ll never go back!
The Fable Burger; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Fable Burger at Fable + Spirit
Swing by this Michelin Guide-recommended hot spot in Newport Beach for the ultimate burger. Paired with savory truffle fries, the Fable Burger is nothing short of a specialty, featuring prime beef, pork belly, American cheese, tangy dijon, caramelized onions and a fresh tomato slice.
Smash Burger at Mario’s Butcher Shop
Nothing beats a burger directly from the butcher shop. Stop by Mario’s in Newport Beach for an unforgettable smash burger experience consisting of a four-ounce beef patty sandwiched between two golden buns. Don’t forget an order of crispy fries!
The A+O Burger is an elevated take on the American classic. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
A+O Burger at A+O Restaurant | Bar
A trip to Balboa Bay Resort is in order for the delectable A+O Burger. This elevated take on the classic will become your new favorite bayside burger, featuring a brioche bun, farmhouse cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and a side of fries.
Make it spicy with the Mexicali Burger at Vine, featuring a serrano chili speared through the top. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Vine is a San Clemente staple for a reason. The 2008-established Mexicali Burger ranks at the top with American Kobe beef, queso fresco and spicy serrano chile with hand-cut herb fries on the side.
A double-decker smash burger for lunch? We’re in! At this Dana Point hot spot, two grass-fed patties are covered in caramelized onions and garlic-mustard aioli, resulting in a must-order dish.
The Loco Moco Burger from James Beard Award finalist Strong Water Anaheim features a wagyu patty with spam, a fried egg, tempura-battered onions, bone marrow gravy and Polynesian sauce. PHOTO BY SARAH KING
Loco Moco Burger at Strong Water Anaheim
James Beard Award finalist Strong Water Anaheim is famous for its Loco Moco Burger: a staggering eight ounces of wagyu topped with spam, a fried egg, tempura-battered onions, bone marrow gravy and Polynesian spread, all in between a Hawaiian bun.
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