Best Burgers Restaurants in Parkside
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Maillards Smash Burgers
Precision smash patties with deep Maillard crust at a lively market stall.
Notable Picks
8.4
Farmers market smash burger stand turning out crisp, well-seasoned patties with melted American and griddled onions. Lines move quickly and burgers arrive hot and balanced, ideal for a casual stroll near the beach.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Double Smash, Onion-Loaded Smash with Pickles, Market Special with Jalapeños
What Makes it Special: Precision smash patties with deep Maillard crust at a lively market stall.
8.3
Weekend brunch goes full-frame with bottomless mimosas and Irish plates—think Full Irish, Irish Benedict, and granola-crusted French toast. Spacious tables and bright plating make it a Parkside photo favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Full Irish Breakfast, Irish Benedict, Pub French Toast
What Makes it Special: Irish-leaning weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and bold, camera-ready plates.
8.2
Outer Sunset favorite known for 1/2-lb angus patties, a standout lamb burger, and proper fry game. Portions and pricing hit a sweet spot for neighborhood regulars and beach-bound appetites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Burger, Classic 1/2-lb Angus Burger, Garlic Fries
What Makes it Special: Hearty, well-seasoned patties—including a popular lamb burger—done right.
8
Classic Parkside diner run by owner-operator Stanley Lui (since 2011) turning out photogenic pancake stacks, patty melts, and hearty brunch plates. Bright booths and quick refills make it an easy weekend standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancakes, Patty Melt, Roast Beef Hash
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood diner with generous plates and a local-favorite cookie program.
8
Old-school diner turning out classic American breakfasts, patty melts, and blue-plate specials all day. It’s a Parkside standby for quick service, generous portions, and value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, Patty Melt with Griddled Onions, Club Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Classic diner comfort with speedy, friendly service and fair prices.
#6
Outerlands
8
A Bib Gourmand bakery-café built from salvaged driftwood, where the house-baked levain—developed from a Tartine lineage—anchors both the menu and the reputation. The Dutch pancake and grain bowls draw brunch crowds willing to wait, though service pacing can lag during peak hours. After 15 years as a Sunset institution, it rewards those who treat it as a leisurely destination rather than a quick stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dutch Pancake, The Breakfast Sandwich, Sourdough
What Makes it Special: Rustic beach-adjacent bakery-café built from reclaimed wood, known for house-baked levain bread
Worthy Picks
7.9
Old-school Irish pub pouring late into the night with fish-and-chips, curry chips, and classic pub fries. It’s the move for game-day pints and a hot basket after 10 pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry Chips (fries with curry sauce), Fish & Chips, Classic Fries with malt vinegar
What Makes it Special: Late-night curry chips and fish-and-chips in a true neighborhood pub.
7.8
Casual late-afternoon-to-evening spot known for ramen, wings, and a surprisingly solid Angus burger. Burgers come with crisp fries and optional onion strings for texture.
Must-Try Dishes:
Angus Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Garlic Parmesan Fries
What Makes it Special: Bar-leaning menu with an Angus burger locals praise alongside wings.