Best Burgers Restaurants in The Financial District (94104)
3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.5
Dressy steakhouse beneath 555 California serving a double-patty Vault Burger with Fiscalini cheddar and secret sauce alongside a deep whiskey and wine list. Locals treat it as an elevated burger fix before downtown shows or as a luxe bar meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-in ribeye, Parker House rolls, Steak tartare
What makes it special: Steakhouse classics served in a historic bank vault with live piano.
#2
Sam's Tavern
8.1
Old-school FiDi tavern next to Sam’s Grill turning out six-ounce dry-aged patties with sharp cheddar or blue, shoestring fries, and swift service. After-work crews lean on the burger-and-a-beer combo for a no-nonsense, downtown staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern Burger (dry-aged beef, cheddar or blue), Buffalo Wings with celery & dip, Clam Chowder cup
What makes it special: Dry-aged, hand-formed tavern burger served fast in a classic FiDi bar.
#3
Per Diem
8.0
FiDi mainstay since 2011 where the PD/FiDi Burger anchors a seasonal California menu; grass-fed patty, caramelized onions, and cheddar keep it squarely in power-lunch territory. Lines move briskly and the bar turns out reliable cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
PD / FiDi Burger (grass-fed, cheddar, aioli, onions), Gnocchi Ragu, Firecracker Potatoes
What makes it special: Grass-fed FiDi Burger executed with steakhouse care on a lunch clock.