Best Burgers Restaurants in Ridgewood
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rolo's
Wood-fired cooking with a cult-favorite burger and standout pastas.
Notable Picks
#1
Rolo's
8.6
A wood-fired neighborhood bar-and-grill that’s dialed in on big-flavor plates and a tight set of cult favorites. The smartest ordering is a burger-or-pasta anchor plus one signature potato move, letting the kitchen’s fire-driven, savory style do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Two sheet lasagna verde bolognese, Crispy potatoes "war style"
What makes it special: Wood-fired cooking with a cult-favorite burger and standout pastas.
#2
Burger City
8.2
A classic counter-service burger shop that wins on straightforward execution—crispy-edged patties, simple toppings, and a steady value-for-money rhythm. Treat it like a repeatable weeknight fix: keep it traditional, add fries, and you’ll understand why locals hype it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Junior Double Cheeseburger, Quarterpounder w/ Cheese, French Fries
What makes it special: No-frills burgers that hit hard for the price.
#3
The Seneca
8
A cozy neighborhood bar with a real kitchen behind it—burgers, fries, and bar-food staples done with more care than the typical pub lineup. It’s best as a hang that happens to have a dependable burger program, especially if you’re pairing it with drinks and staying awhile.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Seneca Burger, Black n Blu Burger, Chopped Cheese Fries
What makes it special: A neighborhood bar where the burger lineup is legitimately worth ordering.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
A German hall with a beer-friendly menu where the burger works as the dependable “American lane” amid schnitzel and comfort classics. Come for the roomy, group-ready vibe, then order the burger when you want something familiar with fries and a pint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Angus Burger Deluxe, Veggie Burger Deluxe, Three Cheese Baked Spätzle
What makes it special: Beer-hall energy with a burger option that’s easy to trust.
7.6
A design-forward, Turkish-leaning all-day spot where the burger program goes more “creative build on brioche” than classic diner smash. Best as a vibes-and-coffee hang that happens to offer burger options, especially if you want something different from the standard neighborhood format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grass Fed Kobe Wagyu Burger, Baba Burger, Falafel Veggie Burger (Vegan)
What makes it special: A Turkish-leaning all-day cafe with upscale, inventive burger builds.