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Best Burgers in Washington, D.C.
From the archives: September 07, 2010
There comes a time in every person’s life when a burger is suddenly more than a burger, when it becomes tender and succulent bliss on a bun. Sure, you can get a decent burger at many restaurants around the city, but where can you get the best burger in D.C.? From downscale burger joints to stylish steakhouses, we’ve rounded up a list of the best burgers in the district. Chow down.
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Good Stuff Eatery
Read Reviews303 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003 (map)
Kelly M. had the “best burger of her life” at Good Stuff, the undeniable favorite restaurant for Citysearch burger fans. Under the direction of Top Chef’s Spike Mendelsohn, this burger sees farm-fresh meat and produce piled high between a toasted bun. Try the Blazin’ Barn burger--with shredded carrot, daikon, fresh mint and Thai basil--and side it with Spike’s rosemary-topped Village fries or the homegrown Vidalia onion rings.
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Ray's Hell Burger
Read Reviews1713 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209 (map)
A Ray’s Hell Burger is the most talked-about burger in the district for a reason: As Citysearch Dictator Tim D. puts it, “It’s not a patty; it’s a hunk of chopped chuck from the scraps of Ray’s prime cuts that makes you earn its taste.”
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Rogue States
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1300 Connecticut Ave Nw # 102, Washington, DC 20036 (map)
Open until 5am, Rogue States is easily your best option for a late-night gourmet burger. Choose from seven varieties--including the namesake Rogue State burger, rubbed with house spice, chipotle, and cilantro--and ask for it “pink" or "no pink.”
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Blt Steak
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1625 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006 (map)
The succulent certified Black Angus hamburger, on the lunch menu of this lively downtown steakhouse, certainly bumps up your burger experience up a few notches. Bibb lettuce and a thick, bright tomato slice add satisfying flavor and crunch. “To die for,” says Citysearch Dictator Laurie A.
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BGR The Burger Joint
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1514 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 (map)
BGR’s dry-aged prime beef is naturally raised, hand-ground daily, and grilled to order. Never overcooked, the burger meat’s succulent juices saturate a fluffy and sweet bun. In the mood for something different? Try the lamb burger topped with feta and cucumber, a winner on Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”
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Palena
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3529 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (map)
“Rich” and “decadent” describe the popular Palena burger, found on the restaurant’s cafe menu. A half-pound of tender chuck---topped with truffle-infused cheese--sits between a brioche sesame bun whose recipe came from former White House sous chef Hans Raffert. As Citysearch Dictator Matt D. describes, “subtle, delicious, amazing.”