Best Burgers Restaurants in Midtown East (10017)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Mocha Burger – Times Square
Glatt-kosher Midtown burger house combining gourmet builds with steakhouse polish.
Notable Picks
8.3
Mocha Burger Lux is a kosher burger and steak house just off Fifth Avenue, focusing on grass-fed beef, elaborate lamb and beef burgers, and shareable sides in a dimly lit, clubby room. Diners come for indulgent burgers, late-night hours, and the rare combination of glatt-kosher certification with Midtown polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Burger with caramelized onions and tzatziki, The Benny-style beef sliders and fries, Truffle fries with pulled brisket or lamb bacon
What makes it special: Glatt-kosher Midtown burger house combining gourmet builds with steakhouse polish.
8.2
Benny John’s Bar & Grill is an East Midtown steakhouse where a serious burger section sits alongside chops, seafood, and a full bar program. Opened in 2023 by restaurateur Mirso Lekic, it draws office groups and theatergoers for gruyere-topped burgers, chili burgers, and patio-friendly drinks just off Fifth Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Rock Burger, Petite Filet Mignon with steak fries
What makes it special: A flexible steakhouse-bar hybrid near Fifth Avenue with USDA steaks, burgers, and a full bar.
8.0
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Family-owned since 1974, Maggie’s Place is a classic Midtown Irish restaurant and cocktail bar where the burger has become a staple alongside shepherd’s pie and fish and chips. Regulars rely on it for post-office pints, burger-and-beer specials, and a menu that quietly overperforms expectations for a busy mid-block pub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maggie’s Burger with classic fixings, Angry Burger with blue cheese and hot sauce, Wagyu Baby Burgers with bacon, pear-onion chutney and brie
What makes it special: Long-running Irish pub where the burger menu rivals the hearty comfort classics.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
International Burgers is a halal burger shop near the UN that builds each burger around a different country’s flavors, from Greek feta-topped patties to Japanese wagyu with pickled vegetables. It operates as a compact counter-service spot with delivery, appealing to office workers and locals who want something more inventive than a standard cheeseburger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic American Cheese Burger with kosher pickles, Greek Burger with feta cheese cream and olive tapenade, Japanese Wagyu Burger with pickled vegetables and kewpie mayo
What makes it special: Halal counter-service burger spot where each build riffs on a different country’s flavors.
7.6
Malone’s Irish Bar & Grill is a modern Irish pub on Third Avenue serving an oversized 9oz burger, sliders, and a salmon burger alongside a broad pub menu. With long hours, a serious beer list, and plenty of seating away from the bar’s noise, it works for everything from breakfast meetings to late-night burger runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Malone’s Burger with Irish cheddar, onions and pub mayo, Beef Sliders with Irish cheddar and fries, Salmon Burger when available on specials
What makes it special: Third Avenue Irish pub serving a hefty 9oz cheddar-topped burger from breakfast through late night.
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Operating primarily as a delivery- and takeout-focused brand from a Midtown East address, Smashmouth Burgers turns out thin, aggressively seared smash patties with classic toppings at budget-friendly prices. It’s a practical choice when you want a fast, greasy-in-a-good-way burger without leaving the office or hotel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Smashmouth with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, Cheesy Bacon Smashmouth with American cheese and bacon, Cali Cheese Smashmouth with avocado and classic fixings
What makes it special: Smash-style burgers built for delivery, with crisp-edged patties and straightforward topping combinations.