By Elisabeth Brigham By Elisabeth Brigham | June 27, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Features, Food & Drink,
From truffle burgers and buttered brioche sesame buns to oyster mushrooms, caramelized onions and more, we’ve roundup up the 10 best burgers in Houston.
The myriad mouthwatering offerings at Wunsche Bros. will have you coming back for more
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
When it comes to making craft burgers from scratch with quality ingredients, B&B Butchers & Restaurant does it right. The lunch menu sports four (yes, four) distinctive takes on the beloved classic, all showcasing unique flavor profiles and top-tier ingredients to match. While the Butcher Shop will never, and we mean never, disappoint with its white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon and mayo, it’s hard to resist the temptation of the truffle burger—complete with 3 onion jam, truffle butter and truffle aioli. 1814 Washington Ave., bbbutchers.com
The Warwick
It’s only fitting that The Warwick’s menu touts The Black Tie burger. Matching the restaurant’s upscale aesthetic, this decadent burger packs a punch with a perfectly seasoned Kobe beef patty with candied bacon, topped with caramelized onions, sharp cheddar cheese, sriracha mayo and smoke sauce, all on a buttered brioche sesame bun. Need we say more? 5888 Westheimer Rd, warwickhouston.com
B&B’s Carpet Bagger burger
La Colombe d’Or
A stay at La Colombe d’Or is never complete without lunching at its signature French eatery, Tonight & Tomorrow. For our burger aficionados, might we entice you to try the Lyon burger—their twist on the original, jam-packed with comté cheese, truffle demi-glace, caramelized onion, aioli, lettuce and brioche. Not to mention, it pairs perfectly with the bistro’s broad selection of craft beers and cocktails. 3410 Montrose Blvd, lacolombedor.com
Clark’s Oyster Bar
While you might be hesitant to go for the burger at Montrose’s opulent oyster bar, we promise you can’t go wrong! On Clark’s impressive lineup of specialty dishes, you’ll spy the Pan Roasted Black Angus hamburger, smothered in sauce gribiche and gruyere on a house-baked bun. The best part yet? It is half-priced during happy hour Monday through Friday. 3807 Montrose Blvd., clarksoysterbar.com
The Annabelle burger from Annabelle Brasserie, available for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Andiron
From a carefully curated cocktail menu to a wood-fired kitchen, this sizzling steakhouse has all of your cravings covered. Its entire menu is expertly crafted, serving some of the best meat and fish in the state—and, thankfully, the Andiron burger is no exception. Found on the lunch menu, this scrumptious dish takes the traditional burger up a notch with a savory wagyu blend, aged cheddar and marrow onions. 3201 Allen Pkwy Suite e100, andironhtx.com
Annabelle Brasserie
If you’re a burger-for-brunch kind of gal, Annabelle Brasserie is the spot for you. Choose between two mouthwatering options: Annabelle’s Burger with all the traditional fixings or, our personal favorite, Le Grand Berger. Putting a French spin on the American classic, this burger boasts house-ground beef, bacon, caramelized onion, a brioche bun and table-side raclette. Either way, both burgers are as beautiful as they are delicious, so get your cameras ready—the phone eats first here. 811 Buffalo Pk Dr., annabellebrasserie.com
The Warwick’s cheddar burger
Wunsche bros
When we think of the good old-fashioned, tried-and-true, our mind immediately goes to Wunshe Bros. Founded in 1902, this classic American eatery has prepared some of the most flavorful dishes in the city, easily earning its spot as a local institution. Loaded with lettuce, red onions and dill pickles and served on a toasted brioche bun, this burger pairs perfectly with the resto’s other offerings, including their famous fried green tomatoes and southern-style deviled eggs. 103 Midway St., Spring, wunschebros.com
Morton’s Steakhouse
The rumors are true: Morton’s Steakhouse wagyu smash burger is in a league of its own. While the luxe interiors are dazzling, we can’t help but daydream about the expansive menu—bursting with the freshest seafood and finest prime steak possible. And as if it couldn’t get any better, Morton’s also hosts daily “power hours” where you can delight in specially priced sips and bar bites. We’ll see you there! Multiple locations, mortons.com
Turner’s iconic smash burger by award-winning executive chef Robert Del Grande.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
If you’re coming to Liberty Kitchen and not ordering a burger, you’re doing something wrong. The classic take (dubbed the Liberty cheeseburger) is downright delicious, but if you’re looking for a seafood spin, the truffle cheeseburger is a no-brainer. This saucy dish oozes with wagyu beef, truffle cheese, foie gras aioli, oyster mushrooms and arugula. Multiple locations, libertykitchenoysterette.com
Turner’s
Would this even be a burger roundup without Turner’s smash burger? The exclusive dining space beckons with top-tier ingredients and fresh fare that transcends regional boundaries. While we love everything award-winning executive chef Robert Del Grande cooks up, we will be the first to admit that the smash burger has stolen our hearts (and stomachs). Promising to be anything but ordinary, Grande’s version includes a juicy house blend with raclette cheese, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles and aioli served alongside parmesan fries. 1800 Post Oak Blvd., turnershouston.com
Photography by: From top: by Kirsten Gilliam; by Kirsten Gilliam; Courtesy of brand; by Jenn Duncan; by Kirsten Gilliam