Best Trendy Burgers Restaurants in Hollywood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Horses
A buzzy, Michelin-recognized Sunset bistro blending vintage pub bones with contemporary, French-leaning American cooking.
Notable Picks
#1
Horses
8.8
Horses is a Michelin-recognized contemporary bistro on Sunset that channels old Hollywood energy with martinis, a tight seasonal menu, and one of the city’s most talked-about burgers. It’s a destination for long, lingering dinners where endive Caesar, off-menu vodka rigatoni, and Cornish hen share the table with strong cocktails and excellent people-watching.
Must-Try Dishes:
Horses Caesar (endive Caesar salad), Off-menu vodka rigatoni “The Herman”, Cornish hen with panzanella
What Makes it Special: A buzzy, Michelin-recognized Sunset bistro blending vintage pub bones with contemporary, French-leaning American cooking.
#2
For The Win
8.4
For The Win’s Beverly Center outpost focuses on ultra-crispy smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches served from a compact counter inside the mall. It’s a streamlined operation where the short menu and consistent execution make it a go-to for quick but serious burger-style sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Micro-chain smash burger counter turning out dialed-in burgers and fried chicken sandwiches.
Worthy Picks
Tucked just off the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt, 25 Degrees serves thick burgers and cocktails with a side of truffle-scented fries in a dim, red-leather setting. It’s more polished than the average burger joint, making its fries a go-to when you want something a bit dressed up before or after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle fries, Half-pound burger with fries, Breakfast burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Hotel-bar burgers and truffle fries in a moody, old-Hollywood room.