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Best Burgers In New Orleans

If you’re a burger nerd (like me) you know that New Orleans has some of the best Burgers on the Gulf Coast. There’s nothing like a fat beef patty with melted cheese over the top between two soft and buttered buns, Nola-style!

Yes, New Orleans may be known for its seafood, but it has some of the best burgers.

Where Can I Get a Good Burger In New Orleans?

Although some of the great places have closed, there still are some top burger places around the Crescent City if you know where to look.

This article will tell you the best places in New Orleans to grab a burger.

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 523-0120

Port of Call is a gastropub known for its extensive beer selection and delicious food, including their tasty burgers. It’s a great place to enjoy a burger and a craft beer in a relaxed atmosphere.

Here’s what one customer says about Port of Call. “The best burger. The best baked potato. And must have a monsoon! This place is the best, and great outside tables right now!”

Cowbell

8801 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Here’s what one customer says about Cowbell: “Best, best burgers in New Orleans! And the friendliest staff too!”

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118 |  (504) 861-7615

Here’s what one customer says in Bruno’s Tavern. “Inexpensive college town spot, stayed in the Tulane neighborhood as well and felt very safe and welcomed by locals. Excellent burgers.”

Manning’s

519 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 593-8118

Here’s what one customer says about Manning’s. “Indoor & outdoor seating ideal for game days. The outdoor seating is a huge patio with a giant screen. The indoor seating is sports bar style with two rows of large recliner seats in front of yet another huge screen. Bar food options and lots of drink options available.”

Bub’s Nola

4413 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119 |  (504) 581-8054

Here’s what a customer says about Bub’s Nola. “Bub’s got the smash burgers like no other. Hands down, best in town. Also, these cats got some stellar artwork in the house. Give them a go when you’re hankering for some thin and tasty boys.”

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

200 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 552-2739

Here’s what one diner says about Gordon Biersch. “Very enjoyable place, the bartender that was taking care of us was wonderful. She didn’t rush us and kept checking in. We ordered a burger and they were kind enough to even split it with out us even asking for that, drinks were great too!”

Three B’s Burger & Wine Bar

911 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 |  (504) 249-8025

Here’s what a customer says about Three B’s Burgers. “1st time here and it was good. 5 times later and not one bad meal. This is the kids favorite new place. Kids said better than their all time favorite Freddie’s.”

Ya Mama’s Burgers & Spuds

727 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 354-8626

Here’s what one eater says about Ya Mama’s. “Best burger ever! Absolutely ridiculously amazing!! Service (Amanda) was awesome. Prices reasonable. Open until 3am. Just go!”

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N Norman C Francis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 302-9357

Here’s what one customer says about Bayou Beer Garden. “The bartender was pleasant and efficient, the beer was cold. The inside was somewhat dark with a bit of dive bar atmosphere. There is a huge patio out back and a smaller patio out front if you prefer to do your day drinking in the sun. Good place.”

Truburger

8115 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118| (504) 218-5416

Here’s what one customer says about Truburger. “Outstanding! Better than any other burgers in the vicinity BY FAR! The regular burger AND the veggie burgers are DELICIOUS. Seriously. Just try it & I’ll say I told you so now. All fresh, so hot, employees so nice. Every time I’ve gone it’s been consistently good. Thank you!”

Final Word

New Orleans has one of the best restaurant scenes in the Southeast, and with state of Southern cooking and an emphasis on the culinary arts at an all-time high, that’s saying something.

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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