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Best Comfort Food Classics Burgers Restaurants in Forest Hills

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Tap House
A big-screen bar where the burger-and-wings order is the safest bet.

Notable Picks

$$$ Forest Hills Burgers
A lively Austin Street sports bar where the burger plays best as the anchor to wings-and-pints nights—solid execution, fast-moving energy, and plenty of screens. You’ll get the best result by ordering the burger plus one snack and letting the bar vibe carry the experience.
Must-Try Dishes: Tap House burger, Wings, Fries
What makes it special: A big-screen bar where the burger-and-wings order is the safest bet.

Worthy Picks

$ Forest Hills Burgers
A compact smash-burger stop built for quick hits: thin patties, aggressive sear, and straightforward toppings that reward a simple order. It shines when you keep it classic—burger, fries, and out—rather than trying to turn it into a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes: Double smash burger, Fries, Cheeseburger
What makes it special: Smash-burger simplicity with a real sear and fast payoff.
$ Forest Hills Burgers
A neighborhood beer bar where the burger is part of a broader comfort-food lineup—best as a smash-burger-and-beer pairing while you post up for a game. Keep the order focused (burger plus one side) and let the tap-and-bottle selection do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes: Smash burger, Tater tots, Dry rub wings
What makes it special: Burger-and-beer utility with a serious craft selection attached.
$$ Forest Hills Burgers
A longtime neighborhood tavern that overperforms when you treat it like a build-your-own burger bar with wings on standby. The vibe is classic sports-pub energy—come with a small group, order burgers plus one share, and don’t overthink the rest.
Must-Try Dishes: Build-your-own all-beef burger, Wings, Fries
What makes it special: A neighborhood tavern where build-your-own burgers are the cleanest win.
$$ Forest Hills Burgers
A late-hours burger counter where the move is a focused, fast order—crispy fries, griddled burgers, and a menu built for takeout momentum. It’s strongest when you pick one signature burger and skip the urge to stack sides and extras.
Must-Try Dishes: Oklahoma onion burger, Crispy chicken sandwich, Milkshake
What makes it special: Late-night burger utility with a signature griddled onion build.