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Checked 25 Oct 2026

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Named on 5 of the city's big best-burger lists.

Rank 1
Brindle Room
East Village
Dry-aged · American, griddled onions · $22
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 2
Hawksmoor NYC
Gramercy
Double · American, iceberg, pickles, Hawksmoor sauce
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 3
Keens Steakhouse
Midtown-Times Square
Thick · steak trimmings, thick tomato
- Steakhouse
- Classic
- Tourist-friendly
- Group
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 4
Rolo's
Ridgewood
Double · grilled onions, dijonnaise, long hot
1 of 3 lists
- Eater