Best Group Dining Gatherings Burgers Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
5 Napkin Burger
High-volume institution that still delivers a proper, juicy pub burger.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A Hell’s Kitchen mainstay built around hefty, well-seasoned patties and a broad lineup of creative builds. The burgers land with reliable char, juicy interiors, and strong sides, backed by years of steady local and tourist traffic. Big room energy makes it ideal pre-theater or for groups who want a classic NYC burger stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
5 Napkin Burger (Gruyère, caramelized onions, rosemary-garlic aioli), Truffle Burger, Crinkle-Cut Fries
What makes it special: High-volume institution that still delivers a proper, juicy pub burger.
8.3
Mocha Burger Lux is a kosher burger and steak house just off Fifth Avenue, focusing on grass-fed beef, elaborate lamb and beef burgers, and shareable sides in a dimly lit, clubby room. Diners come for indulgent burgers, late-night hours, and the rare combination of glatt-kosher certification with Midtown polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Burger with caramelized onions and tzatziki, The Benny-style beef sliders and fries, Truffle fries with pulled brisket or lamb bacon
What makes it special: Glatt-kosher Midtown burger house combining gourmet builds with steakhouse polish.
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Comfort Food Classics
A Times Square-adjacent, multi-level room that balances a crowd-pleasing burger with its seafood headline act. The burger is rich and beef-forward, often ordered as part of the lobster-and-burger combo, and the kitchen handles volume smoothly. Great for groups who want a burger anchor without giving up a full Midtown dining vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger & Lobster Combo, The B&L Burger, Shoestring Fries
What makes it special: A polished Midtown room where the burger holds its own alongside lobster.
8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Family-owned since 1974, Maggie’s Place is a classic Midtown Irish restaurant and cocktail bar where the burger has become a staple alongside shepherd’s pie and fish and chips. Regulars rely on it for post-office pints, burger-and-beer specials, and a menu that quietly overperforms expectations for a busy mid-block pub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maggie’s Burger with classic fixings, Angry Burger with blue cheese and hot sauce, Wagyu Baby Burgers with bacon, pear-onion chutney and brie
What makes it special: Long-running Irish pub where the burger menu rivals the hearty comfort classics.
Worthy Picks
Casual burger spot where fries consistently draw praise for crispness and portion size — a popular grab‑and‑go or sit‑down option in the Theater District. Perfect for burger‑and‑fries nights when you want reliable comfort food with no fuss. The fries hold up well even with burgers stacked high, and the ambiance stays relaxed yet lively.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheeseburger + Fries, Double Burger + Sea‑salt Fries, Milkshake + Fries Combo
What makes it special: Solid midtown burger‑and‑fries joint with reliably crispy fries.