Best Burgers Restaurants in South Shore
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jeffrey Sub
One of the few true 5AM South Shore burger-and-gyro counters.
Notable Picks
#1
Jeffrey Sub
8.1
A true South Shore late-night counter where burgers are built for speed, salt, and satisfaction well past midnight. The move is to stay in the burger lane—classic cheeseburger or gyro cheeseburger—so everything lands hot and clean with minimal wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro cheeseburger, Bacon cheeseburger, Jim shoe
What Makes it Special: One of the few true 5AM South Shore burger-and-gyro counters.
Worthy Picks
#2
Red Rooster
7.7
A South Shore takeout staple best known for fried favorites, but the burger lane is real—especially the gyro cheeseburger format that leans rich and messy in the right way. Go burger-first and keep the rest minimal so the sandwich stays hot and structured.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Philly steak sandwich
What Makes it Special: A long-running South Shore takeout counter with a legit gyro-cheeseburger lane.