Best Burger in Los Angeles

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.00 – $28.00

Avg recommendation: 97%

Top 5 Burger in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)

Our editors' picks across 8 restaurants:

Father's Office — score 100/100, $18.50 (Santa Monica)
The Apple Pan — score 100/100, $12.50 (West LA)
In-N-Out Burger Hollywood — score 100/100, $6.50 (Hollywood)
Moo's Craft BBQ — score 98/100, $18.50 (Lincoln Heights)
Petit Trois — score 98/100, $28.00 (Hollywood)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

#1Score 100/100

Father's Office

Santa Monica·$$

The Office Burger

$18.50

Caramelized onions, applewood bacon, gruyère, Maytag blue cheese, and arugula on a baguette.

Tip: Don't even think about asking for ketchup. The burger is designed to be perfectly balanced as is, and the blue cheese provides all the sharp moisture you need.

#2Score 100/100

The Apple Pan

West LA·$$

Hickoryburger

$12.50

A prime beef patty with a secret smoky hickory sauce, lettuce, and pickles.

Tip: The sauce is the secret. It's properly smoky and pairs perfectly with the high-quality beef. Don't add extra condiments!

#3Score 100/100

In-N-Out Burger Hollywood

Hollywood·$

Double-Double Animal Style

$6.50

Two beef patties, two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and extra spread with grilled onions.

Tip: Ask for 'Extra Toasted Bun'. It helps the bread hold up better against the extra spread and grilled onions.

#4Score 98/100

Moo's Craft BBQ

Lincoln Heights·$$$

Smoked Brisket Burger

$18.50

A burger made from brisket trimmings, smoked and served with classic toppings.

Tip: These sell out incredibly fast. Pre-order online if you want to be sure to get one—they are a favorite for regulars.

#5Score 98/100

Petit Trois

Hollywood·$$$

Big Mec Burger

$28.00

A rich, saucy burger with two beef patties, American cheese, and bordelaise sauce.

Tip: This is a knife-and-fork burger. The sauce is incredibly rich and there's a lot of it—don't try to pick it up!

#6Score 94/100

The Apple Pan

West LA·$$

Steakburger

$12.50

A prime beef patty with sweet relish, lettuce, and tomato.

Tip: The sweet relish is excellent. It's a great choice if you aren't in the mood for the smokiness of the Hickoryburger.

#7Score 92/100

In-N-Out Burger Hollywood

Hollywood·$

Protein Style Burger

$6.00

Any burger served with a large lettuce wrap instead of a bun.

Tip: This is surprisingly tidy to eat despite being wrapped in lettuce. It's a great way to enjoy the high-quality beef.

#8Score 90/100

In-N-Out Burger Hollywood

Hollywood·$

Grilled Cheese Animal Style

$4.00

Two slices of melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and extra spread with grilled onions on a toasted bun.

Tip: Even without the meat, this is incredibly satisfying thanks to the grilled onions and extra spread.