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Regional Roundup · Burlington
Looking for burgers in Burlington, Ontario? Here are the top-ranked spots on RankIt — from gastropub smash patties to classic bar-and-grill builds.
Burlington doesn't have a shortage of places to grab a burger. What it does have is a pretty wide range — from waterfront pubs and gastropubs with serious kitchens to no-frills bar grills that have been doing it the same way for years. We pulled the top-ranked burger spots in Burlington from RankIt to save you the scrolling.
A note on how these are ordered: rankings reflect RankIt's seed ratings, which are based on aggregated signals — not community votes yet. Consider this a starting point, not a verdict.
Earls sits at Mapleview and ranks among Burlington's most consistently rated sit-down spots. The burger program here is what you'd expect from a polished chain that actually cares about its kitchen: half-pound patties, brioche buns, proper sauce game. The Smoke Show and the Prime Rib burger are the two worth ordering.
It's a chain, but a well-run one. If you want reliable and don't feel like gambling, Earls delivers. Good option when you're with a group that can't agree on anything.
St. Louis is known for wings, but the burger lineup quietly holds its own. The Walkers Line location keeps the menu tight — classic builds, decent quality, no surprises. It's a sports bar with a grill, which means the burger comes with that reliable, slightly smoky, wings-joint energy.
Worth knowing about if you're already there for game night and the wing wait is long.
North Coal has one of the more interesting kitchens in downtown Burlington. The coal-fired approach gives their food — burgers included — a char that's hard to fake. It's a gastropub with a real bar program, which means the burger is actually part of a broader food identity rather than an afterthought.
Ranked among the higher-rated spots in Burlington on RankIt. Good pick for a weeknight dinner when you want something better than bar food without going full fine-dining.
Shooterville is exactly what it sounds like: pool tables, TVs, and a grill menu built around things people actually want after a few rounds. The burgers are honest — no pretence, decent size, priced right. This is the kind of place that gets overlooked in best-of lists but keeps regulars coming back.
If you're looking for a top-ranked Burlington experience in a casual, no-dress-code setting, Shooterville fits.
Turtle Jack's is a well-established Ontario bar chain with a long menu and a consistent following. The Mapleview location covers the Appleby area and does steady volume. Burgers here are in the classic bar-grill mold — thick, filling, and built for people who came hungry.
Nothing here is going to surprise you, but that's sometimes the point. Reliable weekend lunch option, especially if you're near the Mapleview area.
Spencer's is primarily known as Burlington's upscale waterfront dining destination, but the burger on their menu earns its place. Higher price point, properly sourced beef, and the kind of presentation you'd expect at a spot where you can see the lake. At around $32 for a meal, it's not the move for a casual Tuesday, but for a special occasion that happens to involve a burger craving, it's worth it.
It's a different animal than the pub grills on this list — and that's the point.
Joe Dog's is a Burlington original — a diner-style grill on Brant Street with a personality that feels like it belongs to a different era in a good way. Classic burger builds, honest portions, and the kind of casual counter-service energy that's increasingly rare in a city that's been gentrifying steadily. Worth a visit if you haven't been.
Old-school Burlington. No frills, no story on the menu about where the beef came from — just a burger that does the job.
District sits on Plains Road East in the Aldershot neighbourhood and fills the gastropub gap on that side of the city. The kitchen produces solid bar-food-elevated fare — burgers included. If you're in Aldershot and want something a step above chains without crossing into downtown, District is the call.
Comfortable space, rotating taps, and a menu that takes burgers seriously enough to not just phone them in.
Port House sits on Lakeshore near the waterfront and does the casual social bar thing well. The burger is part of a bigger menu but it's a consistent performer — smash-style or stacked depending on the day's specials. Good patio in the summer, decent bar, relaxed atmosphere.
A solid choice for lakeshore-area dining when you want a burger and don't feel like hunting for parking further downtown.
The Dickens is Burlington's British-style pub on Elizabeth Street and has been a downtown anchor for years. The pub burger is a classic: straightforward build, proper-sized patty, the kind of thing that pairs well with a pint and conversation. It's not trying to reinvent anything — it's just a good pub burger in a good pub.
Worth knowing about if you're doing a downtown Burlington crawl or want somewhere reliably old-school in the core.
Based on current RankIt rankings, Earls Kitchen + Bar, The North Coal Kitchen & Bar, and St. Louis Bar & Grill sit near the top for Burlington burger options. Rankings are derived from aggregated rating signals and will update as the community adds reviews.
Yes — Spencer's At The Waterfront has a burger on their menu in an upscale lakeside setting, and The Port House Social Bar & Kitchen on Lakeshore Road is a more casual waterfront option. Both are on RankIt with current rankings.
Joe Dog's Gasbar Grill and Shooterville Billiards Bar & Grill tend toward the more affordable end of the spectrum. Shooterville in particular is a bar-grill environment where the pricing reflects a casual, no-frills experience.
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