San Diego's Best Gourmet Burger Deal 2008

Burger shack one-ups fast food joints with a policy that allows customers to pick the ingredients.

Reviews:

• “Not impressed”
• “Awesome Customer service, Awesome Quality of food, Awesome Dining expierence and enviroment.”
• “My new “go to” restaurant"
• “Best burgers and sides I’ve ever had!”
• “Great idea, poorly executed”

Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint or email Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint

Small, casual East Village hangout features a wide beer selection and simple, gourmet burgers and salads.

Reviews:

• “Who do you think you are???”
• “No ketchup, no return…”
• “Great burgers, beer, vibe and conversation. What else could you want?”
• “Hands down, no joke, the best burger around. Best local beer selection.”
• “Best Hamburger, Best Beer, Best Environment”

Tips: Great local beer selection includes Firehouse, Stone and 27 total local microbrews on tap.

Neighborhood

Laid-back Ocean Beach institution serves one of San Diego’s best burgers.

Reviews:

• “Great burgers, cool so cal vibe”
• “Hope you have a big appetite”
• “Best Burgers in San Diego”
• “Great hole in the wall relaxing joint”
• “Best Burger Joint in Town”

Tips: No reservations are taken, and the lines can stretch out the door on weekends. Those in a hurry should consider placing their orders to-go.

Hodad’s

Casual, intimate PB pub famous for juicy burgers and fresh fries draws throngs of locals.

Reviews:

• “You’re stoked about this burger”
• “Not your average PB Pub”
• “MOST AMAZING HAMBURGER EVER!!!!”
• “Rude!”
• “Best burger in San Diego”

Tips: Catch the game on one of the many TVs.

Rockys Crown Pub

The old Hamburger Mary’s still rocks out Hillcrest with a new name, and the same great burgers and cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Margarita’s”
• “Great burgers”

Tips: Try the awesome sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. It’s packed, so arrive early and be prepared to wait.

Urban Mo’s

North Park eclectic burger joint serves up over 30 handcrafted burgers, traditional beef to exotic alligator, turkey, ostrich and more.

Reviews:

• “5th Visit today and yet to have a bad burger "
• “Amazing food, great happy hour!”
• “Veggie burgers to DIE for!”
• “Excellent burgers, that’s it”
• “North Park is rad”

Tips: Takeout is always an option here.

Tioli’s Crazy Burger

Serving prime rib, late-night bistro bites and ample libations since 1967. Happy hour, patio and Sunday brunch are also offered.

Reviews:

• “Worst steak place ever”
• “Avoid this place like the plague.”
• “Bullys”

Tips: Stop in between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to get a special price on a 7oz. portion of their salmon fillet, chicken breast, or sirloin steak. Keep an eye out for local sports stars and newscasters.

Bully’s East

Storied downtown haunt home to power lunches by day and theatergoers by night stands the test of time south of Broadway.

Reviews:

• “Great food…Fantastic Service!”
• “Great Lunch, Great Happy hour and GREAT service”
• “It is just the best Restaurant in San Diego”

Tips: Seating in the bar at lunch is like being in the pit on Wall Street. Tables upstairs are a bit more low key.

Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant

Downtown’s oldest tavern stays local with no-frills fare and a bar staff that remembers your name.

Reviews:

• “San Diego Classic”

Tips: Don’t. Walk here from downtown or take the trolley to the County Center stop and walk east to Kettner. Otherwise, it’s a battle with Little Italy residents for a street meter after 6pm.

Waterfront Bar & Grill

Stiff drinks, simple snacks and no cover make for a rotten good time at “The Godfather” of Gaslamp watering holes.

Reviews:

• “Three words: Great Vegetarian Burger!”
• “Roten Staff Roten Restaurant”
• “great place to get a burger fix”
• “surprisingly great food at a cheap food price!”
• “Cool vibe”

Tips: The room upstairs in the back looks off-limits, but it’s not. Mosey up for a cool bird’s-eye view of the bar crowd below. A bonus: There’s a fireplace with a flat-screen, too.

Nicky Rotten’s

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