June kicks off burger season, and this list is where we point people craving a great one. Our Peninsula picks gather the burger spots we return to, from griddled smash burgers to thick chef-driven builds, seeded by the award winners and the places our review team has featured, then rounded out with the favorites readers bookmark.
At Outside Eats we build these lists from firsthand visits, starting with the standouts and filling out the map with dependable favorites. The burger is comfort food that consistently delivers, and our picks span the fast counter joints and the craft builds alike, with good fries and a shake never far away.
Ten picks, spread across the Peninsula, so a great burger is rarely a long drive. Browse the sections below by city, and open any restaurant for photos, hours, and directions. As summer arrives in June, a burger, fries, and an easy evening is a hard combination to beat.
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Pacifica
The Best Burgers Restaurants in San Mateo
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Belmont
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Burlingame
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Daly City
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Los Altos
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Mountain View
The Best Burgers Restaurants in Redwood City
Looking for more? Browse all Burgers restaurants on the Peninsula.
