Best Burgers Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Court Square Diner
A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
Notable Picks
8.6
A classic, high-volume neighborhood diner that wins on round-the-clock reliability and a menu built for repeat visits. The best move is to order like a regular—one comfort staple, one breakfast favorite, and a side that travels well if you’re taking it to-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian waffle, French onion soup, Tuna melt
What makes it special: A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A no-frills neighborhood burger stand where the move is to keep it classic: thin patties, a soft bun, and fast turnaround that rewards you for eating it hot. It’s the kind of place you hit when you want a real burger fix without committing to a full sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Fries, Milkshake
What makes it special: Straightforward smash-leaning burgers built for speed and repeatability.
8.3
A waterfront New American dining room where the burger is treated like a composed entrée—dry-aged beef, a rich topping strategy, and fries that arrive like they belong on the menu year-round. It’s best when you want a burger that still feels like a full night out, not a quick counter stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-Aged Burger, American Smashburger, Raw Bar Selection
What makes it special: Dry-aged burger execution in a waterfront, full-service setting.
Worthy Picks
#4
Sma.sha
7.9
A newer smashburger counter that leans hard into crisp edges and beef-forward flavor, with fries cooked in tallow for an extra savory finish. It’s at its best when you treat it like a focused two-item stop—one burger, one fry—so the textures stay sharp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Smash Burger, Tallow Fries, Milkshake
What makes it special: Crisp-edged smash burgers paired with tallow-fried sides.
#5
DK PubLIC
7.8
A neighborhood bar-restaurant where the burger is built like a proper kitchen item—dry-aged beef and a composed topping structure rather than a basic bar patty. It works best as a sit-down burger night with fries and one drink, not a long multi-course meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
DK Breakfast Burger, Salmon Burger, Hand Cut Fries
What makes it special: Dry-aged burger options in a cozy neighborhood pub format.
7.6
Primarily a ramen destination, but it earns a spot here for its rice-and-burger section when you want a burger-like bite that’s still in a Japanese comfort-food lane. The experience is strongest when you treat the burger as a supporting player to a bowl, not the whole reason you came.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rice Burger, Honeycomb Platter, Tonkotsu Ramen
What makes it special: Ramen-first spot with a legit rice-burger option and standout interior booths.