Whether you're looking for a no-fuss classic patty topped with American cheese, or something a little more exotic, WTOP's food contributor Nycci Nellis can point you in the right direction.
WASHINGTON — There’s no shortage of places to get a great burger in D.C.
Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss classic patty topped with American cheese, or something a little more exotic, WTOP’s food contributor Nycci Nellis can point you in the right direction.
Here’s a rundown of her top picks for where you can find the best burgers in the D.C. area.
The Salt Line
This waterfront restaurant near Nats Park from Kyle Bailey is not even open yet, but its burger is already making the social media rounds. The New England Smash Burger has a double patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and a secret spice blend.
(Courtesy Nycci Nellis)
Courtesy Nycci Nellis
Taco Bamba
Guacamole topped with Angus beef, braised bacon barbacoa, Monterey jack, pickled jalapeños and a special salsa.
(Photo: Greg Powers, courtesy Taco Bamba)
Photo: Greg Powers, courtesy Taco Bamba
Duke’s Grocery
The Proper Burger at Duke’s has Angus beef from Creekstone Farms, melted Gouda, dill pickles, charred red onion, Thai sweet chili sauce and garlic aioli on a brioche bun.
(Courtesy Duke’s Grocery)
Courtesy Duke’s Grocery
Alta Strada
The Amatriciana burger at Alta Strada is made using pancetta, onions, Fontina cheese, tomato and mayo. Feeling brave? Put a fried egg on top.
(Courtesy Alta Strada)
Courtesy Alta Strada
Red Apron Burger Bar
Nate Anda knows how to make a mean burger. Over at Red Apron Burger Bar, guests have the choice of a single patty or double patty, and of Black Angus beef or White Park grass-fed, grass-finished beef.
The Standard comes with white American cheese, pickles, onion and a special sauce. Read more about Red Apron Burger Bar on wtop.com.
(Courtesy Red Apron Burger Bar)
Courtesy Red Apron Burger Bar
Requin
Out at Fairfax’s Mosaic District, chef Jennifer Carroll serves a double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion on a brioche bun with a side of fries.
(Courtesy Requin)
Courtesy Requin
Fare Well
Not all great burgers are mounds of meat. H Street’s Fare Well diner serves a mushroom-chickpea patty with walnuts, sunflower seeds, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and a house-made bun.
(Courtesy Fare Well)
Courtesy Fare Well
Bourbon Steak
The Oak-Fired Prime Steak Burger is topped with clothbound cheddar, a pickle and secret sauce.
(Courtesy Bourbon Steak)
Courtesy Bourbon Steak
Mirabelle
One of D.C.’s most talked about fine-dining restaurants doesn’t abandon the burger. The Belleburger has caramelized onion and melted cave aged Gruyere. Guests can choose “wet” (sauce) or “dry” — choose wet.
(Courtesy Nycci Nellis)
Courtesy Nycci Nellis
Le Diplomate
Choose the “Burger Americain” at this popular French bistro. The burger features two patties, topped with American cheese, crunchy pickles, onion and special sauce on a brioche bun.
(Courtesy Le Diplomate)
Courtesy Le Diplomate
Osteria Morini
Osteria Morini’s White Label burger is made of dry-aged beef, pancetta, scarmorza, pickled cucumber and a fried egg.
(Courtesy Nycci Nellis)
