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Checked 25 Oct 2026

Rankings

Who is talked about, what the lists say, and the Meister's own scores. No padding. No invented dates. A missing list stays missing.

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Critics' Favorites

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

Rank 1
J.G. Melon
Upper East Side
Medium · American, pickles, red onion
2 of 3 lists
- Eater
- Time Out
Rank 2
Gallaghers Steakhouse
Midtown-Times Square
Thick · house blend, sliced sweet onion
1 of 3 lists
- Eater
Rank 3
Keens Steakhouse
Midtown-Times Square
Thick · steak trimmings, thick tomato
1 of 3 lists
- The Infatuation
Rank 4
Peter Luger
Williamsburg
Thick · Luger beef
- Steakhouse
- Classic
- Tourist-friendly
- Meister rating 4/5
1 of 3 lists
- Time Out