Highest-rated restaurants for burgers in Cincinnati, according to Yelp

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May 4, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for burgers in Cincinnati, according to Yelp

There's something about a hamburger. The way juices from the freshly grilled meat gently dribble down your chin as you take that first bite into the succulent patty, seasoned to perfection. Something about the way the cheese curves along the sides, melting slowly over the ground-beef goodness placed gently between two buns. While that certain something may always defy definition—what can be said for certain is that America, and what seems like the world, loves hamburgers.

Named after Hamburg, a region in Germany known for its cattle, the Hamburg steak was the first step toward what would become the sandwich we know and love today. Served on a plate (sans buns if you can believe it), the steak was said to have become popular during the Industrial Revolution after an influx of German immigrants into New York. In order to make the food easier to consume for the workers on their breaks, a now unknown cook sandwiched the steak between two pieces of bread, and the rest as they say, is history.

While it may never be proven where the hamburger was first invented, what can be shown without a shadow of a doubt is that this deliciously simple sandwich is here to stay. Which got us wondering—who serves the best burger, and more importantly—where can we find them?!

To find the answers, Stacker turned to some of the experts at Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated restaurants for burgers in Cincinnati. To determine which ones made the rank we look at the number of reviews the restaurant has, as well as the average rating it received. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list—or if you will find your new favorite spot listed among them!

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#30. White Castle

- Rating: 2.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2650 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp

#29. In Between Tavern

- Rating: 2.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 307 Sycamore St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Frisch's Big Boy

- Rating: 2.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 520 W 5th St Covington, KY 41011
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Hard Rock Cafe - Cincinnati

- Rating: 3.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Strasse Haus

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 630 Main St Covington, KY 41011
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Pool Halls
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Frisch's Big Boy

- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 100 Landmark Dr Bellevue, KY 41073
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Gold Star Chili

- Rating: 3.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 47 Donnermeyer Dr Bellevue, KY 41073
- Categories: Fast Food, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Keystone Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 249 Calhoun St Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Mac's Pizza Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 205 W Mcmillan St Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#21. BurgerFi

- Rating: 3.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 161 East Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Burgers, American (Traditional), Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Americano

- Rating: 3.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 545 Race St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Bars, American (New), Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#19. The Machine Room Grille

- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 100 Main St Great American Ballpark Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Keystone Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (451 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 313 Greenup St Covington, KY 41011
- Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Ollie's Trolley

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1607 Central Ave Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Categories: Soul Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Anchor Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 438 Pike St Covington, KY 41011
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Mad Mike's Burgers & Fries

- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 342 Monmouth St Newport, KY 41071
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. The Elusive Cow Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 519 Fairfield Ave Bellevue, KY 41073
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

#13. BRU Burger Bar - Cincinnati

- Rating: 4.0/5 (486 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 41 E 6th St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Burgers, American (New), Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

#12. City View Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 403 Oregon St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Heyday

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1527 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Filson Queen City Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 25 E Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Milkman

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1106 Race St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Burgers, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Zola Pub and Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 626 Main St Covington, KY 41011
- Categories: Burgers, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Nation Pendleton

- Rating: 4.0/5 (530 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1200 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Avenue Brew

- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 310 Fairfield Ave Bellevue, KY 41073
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 940 Pavilion St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Woodburn Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2800 Woodburn Ave Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Categories: Breweries, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Bebo's Artisan Burgers And Frappes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 28 W Court St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Dunlap Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1926 Dunlap St Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Krueger's Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (761 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1313 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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