10 places to get your burger fix in the Seattle area
What makes a good burger? Is it patty, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, onion, or some kind of secret sauce? Is that all together ?! I’m not sure, but my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by some damn good restaurants that serve really damn good burgers. If you’re looking for a solution or want to try something new, here are 10 places to get a burger in the Seattle area (oh, and did I mention it’s National Burger on May 28th Day is? This is kind of important):
Dick’s drive-in
Locations in Wallingford, Capitol Hill, Holman Road, Lake City and Queen Anne
OK … I lied. I’m technically going to add 11 burger places to this list as it would be criminal not to put Dick’s on a burger list in the Seattle area. This legendary Seattle-based burger chain has served burgers since 1954 and continues to this day. I mean, if you’ve ever had a deluxe, you know what I’m talking about.
Burgermaster
Locations in Aurora, Bellevue, Mill Creek, Mount Vernon and the University
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Fill good dishes here like burger master, ground beef, American cheese, tomato, lettuce and enjoy a toasted bun. The menu has a wide variety of other burgers, sandwiches, shakes, and fries.
King Charley’s Drive-In
1301 30th St. SE, Snohomish, WA
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The hotel is located on Highway 9 in Snohomish and cannot be missed. King Charley’s with its bright gold and purple paint. The passage has been in the family for almost 50 years.
Loretta’s Northwestern
8617 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Featured: This Seattle cheeseburger was named fourth best in America
In 2017, Thrillist’s National Burger Critic Kevin Alexander named Loretta’s Northwesterner tavern burger his fourth favorite burger on his list of America’s 100 Best Burgers!
Ray’s drive-in
1401 Broadway, Everett, WA
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Ray’s drive-in was first opened by Ray Campbell in 1962. Today the place is run by his grandson Jeff Doleshel. Even after all these years they still offer the best fish and chips, burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes (made with real ice cream) in town.
Eden Hill provisions
1935 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
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If there’s one must-order item here, it’s the Big Max Burger (just think of two patties, caramelized onions, and smoked cheddar cheese on a freshly toasted bun with pickles, secret sauce, and more) – a burger that some believe is the best in town.
Zippy’s giant burger
9614 14th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA
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The burger menu at Zippy’s Giant Burgers is extensive and includes over 18 dishes, including the Great Dane (with Danish blue cheese), Rae’s Hell (with Hot Peppa Lilli Relish) and Barbara Anne (with balsamic-thyme-onion jam, garlic mayonnaise, Bacon and Monterey Jack Cheese).
Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah WA
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Everything here, from the sign with the orange root beer barrel in front of the restaurant, is huge. Even the low cheeseburger is bigger than most fast food chains’ big burgers. And the ice shakes? A mountain of goodness.
Sam’s tavern
Locations in South Lake Union, Redmond and Bellevue
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Ahh, Sam’s Tavern, home to juicy burgers, beer, and the best damn Bloody Mary you’ve ever seen.
Otter Bar & Burger
2379 Eastlake Avenue E, Seattle, WA
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This place in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood has burgers starting at $ 12. Lisa’s Hot Mess burger is a hit, including patties, flavorful peanut sauce, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon, and a fried egg on a toasted bun.
Shake shack
Locations in South Lake Union, University Village and Kirkland
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Shake Shack has more than 100 locations, including Seattle. The first location opened in the heart of South Lake Union in 2018. The ShackBurger is their staple food. 100 percent natural Angus beef with cheese, lettuce, tomato and shack sauce.