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Best Burgers Restaurants in SoMa (94103)

3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated

Notable Picks

$$ Design District / Showplace Square
High-end butcher counter turning out limited-hour burgers built from premium beef. It’s a takeout-only play with steakhouse-level product, ideal for a splurge lunch.
Must-Try Dishes: Butcher’s Burger, Smash Burger, Fries
What makes it special: Lunch-hour burgers from a wagyu-focused butcher next to Niku.
$$ Mission District (94103 corridor)
Beer-centric ale house with a solid cheeseburger, rotating taps, and plenty of screens. It’s a dependable game-day stop where the burger holds up to the beers.
Must-Try Dishes: Crafty Fox Cheeseburger, Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich (alt pick), Hand-cut Fries
What makes it special: Tap-driven pub with a legit house cheeseburger.

Worthy Picks

$ Mission District
Classic neighborhood diner near 16th & Mission turning out griddled burgers alongside all-day breakfast. Locals use it for quick, affordable plates before BART or late afternoon refuels.
Must-Try Dishes: Beef Burger with fries, Crispy Chicken Burger, Patty Melt
What makes it special: Straightforward diner burgers at commuter-friendly prices.