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Checked 25 Oct 2026

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Critics' Favorites

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

Rank 1
Raoul's
SoHo
Au poivre · peppercorn crust, St. André, cornichons · $32
3 of 3 lists
Rank 2
Red Hook Tavern
Red Hook
Dry-aged thick · American, raw white onion · $34
- Dry-aged
- Classic
- 🔥 Buzzing
- Date
- Solo at the bar
- Meister's Pick
- Hard to get in 4/5
3 of 3 lists
Rank 3
Hamburger America
SoHo
Thin · fried onions, American, pickles · $7.75
2 of 3 lists
- Eater
- Time Out
Rank 4
Nowon
East Village
Dry-aged thick · kimchi, kimchi mayo, American
- Dry-aged
- Creative
- Date
- Solo at the bar
- Meister rating 4/5
2 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
- Time Out
Rank 5
Cervo's
Chinatown-Two Bridges
lamb, celery slaw, aioli
- Creative
- Solo at the bar
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 6
Diner
Williamsburg
Medium · sharp cheese, soft bun
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 7
Hawksmoor NYC
Gramercy
Double · American, iceberg, pickles, Hawksmoor sauce
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 8
Lovely'S Old Fashioned
Hell's Kitchen
Medium · American, mayo, pickles, raw onion
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation