The Best Burgers in Chicago

The top rated burgers in Chicago, based on over 80 million ratings on Beli

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Chicago is home to some incredible burgers—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

Chicago is home to some incredible burgers—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

1. 1. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

   1. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

   $$$$ | American, Steakhouse

   Good for: Date Night, Fine Dining, Atmosphere

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2. 2. Armitage Alehouse

   2. Armitage Alehouse

   $$$ | Pub, British

   Good for: Atmosphere, Date Night, Cocktails

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3. 3. Warlord

   3. Warlord

   $$$$ | American, Contemporary, Burgers

   Good for: Atmosphere, Date Night, Short List

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4. 4. Oliver’s

   4. Oliver’s

   $$$ | American, Burgers

   Good for: Date Night, Cocktails, Atmosphere

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5. 5. The Izakaya

   5. The Izakaya

   $$$ | Japanese, Asian Fusion, Izakaya

   Good for: Atmosphere, Date Night, Cocktails

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6. 6. Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

   6. Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

   $$ | Wine Bar

   Good for: Wine List, Date Night, Atmosphere

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7. 7. Gretel

   7. Gretel

   $$$ | Burgers, Gastropub

   Good for: Date Night, Atmosphere, Cocktails

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8. 8. Mott St

   8. Mott St

   $$$ | Asian Fusion, Burgers

   Good for: Date Night, Sharing, Atmosphere

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9. 9. Parachute HiFi

   9. Parachute HiFi

   $$ | Korean, American, Bar Food

   Good for: Cocktails, Atmosphere, Date Night

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10. 10. Small Bar

    10. Small Bar

    $$ | Bar, Bar Food, Burgers

    Good for: Beer, Casual Dinner, Outdoor Seating

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11. 11. Community Tavern

    11. Community Tavern

    $$$ | Asian Fusion, Noodles

    Good for: Date Night, Atmosphere, Cocktails

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12. 12. The Loyalist

    12. The Loyalist

    $$$ | American, French, Burgers

    Good for: Date Night, Atmosphere, Cocktails

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13. 13. Little Bad Wolf

    13. Little Bad Wolf

    $$$ | Burgers, Asian Fusion, American

    Good for: Date Night, Casual Dinner, Atmosphere

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14. 14. RL Restaurant

    14. RL Restaurant

    $$$ | American, Contemporary

    Good for: Atmosphere, Date Night, Great Service

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15. 15. The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

    15. The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

    $$ | Burgers, Bar, American

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Outdoor Seating, Beer

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16. 16. Au Cheval

    16. Au Cheval

    $$$ | American, Diner, Burgers

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Atmosphere, Date Night

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17. 17. Longman & Eagle

    17. Longman & Eagle

    $$$ | Gastropub, American

    Good for: Cocktails, Brunch, Date Night

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18. 18. The Drop In

    18. The Drop In

    $$ | Burgers

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Beer, Quick Bite

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19. 19. Bistro Monadnock

    19. Bistro Monadnock

    $$$ | French

    Good for: Date Night, Atmosphere, After Work

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20. 20. Ragadan

    20. Ragadan

    $ | Middle Eastern, Jordanian, Burgers

    Good for: Cheap Eats, Lunch, Takeout

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