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FlintCreek Cattle Co Link Open for: Dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, happy hour from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Price range: $$$ Psst, hey, in case you didn’t know: One of Seattle’s best steakhouses has an $11 happy hour burger, which in these times qualifies as an amazing deal. To say that it’s made from scraps does the burger a disservice, as the meat is ground from quality cuts of beef this Greenwood restaurant is proud to serve — primarily (and sometimes exclusively) filet mignon. There’s a creamy nature to the burger from the buttered bun, house aioli with worcestershire, and caramelized onions, with arugula adding peppery notes. Vibe check: A lot of people treat FlintCreek as a destination steakhouse, but it’s not as fancy or as formal as the ones you’ll find downtown or on Capitol Hill. No need to dress up.
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The Best Happy Hour Food Deals in Seattle Mean Sandwich Link Open for: Lunch daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price range: $$ A burger’s a sandwich, right? The meat on Mean Sandwich’s version is grass-fed and grass-finished. Choose one or two quarter-pound patties and this Ballard-based shop fills in the rest: American cheese (good old Kraft Singles), onions, mayonnaise, house-made pickles, and house-made mustard on a Tribeca Oven bun. “Skins & Ins” (fried baked potatoes, of sorts) fill out an unforgettable feast. Note that being obsessed with burgers here comes at the cost of missing out on other fantastic offerings like the steak tartare club and an oyster po’boy. Know before you go: It’s a small space and parking is limited, so takeout is probably the move here.
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Winning Takeout Options for Super Bowl Snacks in the Seattle Area Uneeda Burger Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price range: $$ The full menu at this Fremont burger shack warrants a try, starting with the Classic and its quarter-pound of beef. Variations include the lamb burger with cured lemon, the bison burger with red onion jam and bacon, and — if you’re lucky — the elk burger with grilled hen-of-the-woods mushrooms. Tempura seasonal vegetables are a nice alternative to the usual side of French fried potatoes. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Must-order: The elk burger is woodsy and earthy and unlike any of the other burgers on this map. Any of Uneeda’s specials are worth trying though.
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The Best Restaurants in Fremont Le Coin Link Open for: Dinner nightly, brunch Thursdays through Sundays. Price range: $$$ Modern French is the mission of this Fremont restaurant, and Le Coin’s burger is an umami bomb that comes with a fondue of caramelized onions and mimolette cheese, along with cured tomatoes, lettuce, and herb aioli — all on a bun from Sea Wolf Bakers. Oh, and oui to the fabulous frites with herbs and garlic cloves thrown into the fryer. Your server might suggest eating your burger over the fries so that the cheese that drips down creates do-it-yourself poutine, advice you’d be smart to follow. Know before you go: You can likely nab a seat at the bar any time you like, but for groups reservations are recommended.
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The Best Restaurants in Fremont Joe’z Bayside Link Open for: Breakfast and lunch daily Price range: $$ One can argue that the Oklahoma smash burger at this Portage Bay place lacks the tell-tale tangy mustard that complements grilled onions and beef so nicely, but this is still a good burger. The homemade pickles are a nice touch, as is the homemade sesame seed bun that’s bulky enough to warrant a second beef patty to get the proper beef-to-bun ratio. The thin-cut, skin-on fries are crispy yet slightly greasy in a good way. The chopped cheese sandwich is also worth a try, and you can also shop from the carefully curated groceries stocked here. Best for: Takeout lunch and dinner.
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The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Seattle Big Max Burger Co Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily. Price range: $$ The “Big Max” cheeseburger at this family-friendly restaurant in Queen Anne is a two-handed, happily messy mass. Big Mac lovers will enjoy the nostalgia factor, with two beef and bacon patties, “Max” sauce (tangy from sherry vinegar and mustard), aged white cheddar, pickles, plus a combination of caramelized white and raw red onions that makes this a super-elevated McDonald’s experience. (It’s an offshoot of Eden Hill.) There’s also a “Thomas” version, named after the chef’s son, but with only one beef patty, singing the Big Mac theme song won’t sound the same. Must-order: If you haven’t had it, don’t overthink it and get the signature Big Max — this restaurant exists basically because so many people were clamoring for it at Eden Hill.
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The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Seattle Scoop Du Jour Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily. Price range: $ An eatery called Scoop du Jour is not the place one would expect to find a good burger. Tell that to all the Madison Park denizens who have become regulars. While the listed burger is a well-rounded affair enriched by mayonnaise on the bottom bun and thousand island on the top, insiders know you can customize with whatever is possible in the kitchen (like grilling the onions and subbing in mustard or ketchup). The lack of fries leaves room for ice cream for dessert! Best for: Casual first dates.
Jay Friedman Barrel and Bacon Link Open for: Dinner Monday and Thursday through Sunday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday), brunch on Sunday. Price range: $$ The presence of two signature burgers on the menu reflects a favorite from Barrel & Bacon’s sibling restaurant, Truffles N Bacon, in Las Vegas. That burger, the Truffles N Bacon signature burger, is indeed glitzy with its massive mac n cheese patty almost overwhelming the Angus beef patty in each bite. That burger is a guilty pleasure, but ultimately better is the Barrel & Bacon (B&B) signature burger, with bacon bringing the smoke and onion jam along with garlic aioli supplying savory notes. Best for: A big, meaty Sunday brunch.
Jay Friedman Halal Smash BRGR Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily. Price range: $ Operating out of a ghost kitchen in Capitol Hill and now in the University District, Halal Smash BRGR has four burgers on the menu, each centered on its own handcrafted sauce: classic, smoky, truffle (with mushrooms), and spicy. The use of fresh halal ground beef (and other ingredients that meet halal standards) allows area Muslims to enjoy good, classic burgers, but the quality has drawn accolades from non-Muslims as well. There’s even halal beef bacon, featured on the smoky burger and as one of the toppings on the decadent loaded fries. Know before you go: “Ghost kitchen” means that there’s no seating, this is a takeout and delivery restaurant.
Jay Friedman Ox Burger Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily. Price range: $$ The Lao burger at Taurus Ox has been such a success that it created the launch of Ox Burger. While the menu has more “traditional” smash burgers, the Lao is still the one to get. It has a pair of patties, smashed and seared but still juicy, accompanied by som moo —fermented pork belly that serves as a slice of Lao-style “bacon.” Pickled red onions lend acidity, sliced taro stems offer crunch, aged provolone cheese adds funkiness, jaew bong brings spiciness, tomato jaew provides umami punch, and cilantro cuts through all the richness. The net result: a most complex and captivating burger. Must-order: You’re already getting the burger, but don’t forget fries: They have dipping sauces including garlic lime leaf aioli and fermented hot sauce and, if one of your party is a child, ranch.
Harry Cheadle Bar Melusine Link The burger at Renee Erickson’s Boat Bar features a thick patty that’s grass-fed, dry-aged, and delightfully juicy. Weighing in at four ounces, it’s fairly filling but leaves the opportunity to enjoy other items on the menu. Toppings change seasonally but expect options like frisée and green goddess dressing. (Adjoining and sister restaurant Bateau is known for its eight-ounce version, but you’ll have to ask as it’s not on the menu and not always available.)
Jay Friedman Pick-Quick Drive In Link Open for: Lunch and dinner daily. Price range: $ This roadside favorite, founded in Fife in 1949, expanded to Auburn before opening a branch in SoDo in recent years. It’s a slice of Americana, once chosen as best burger joint in Washington state by USA Today for its crisply charred burgers and hand-cut French fries. As a bonus, Pick-Quick has a wide selection of shakes blended to order, including ones with fresh, in-season berries. As the name indicates, you can place and receive your order from the comfort of your car. Best for: Affordable takeout meals for the family.
Jay Friedman Familyfriend Link Open for: Dinner daily starting at 5 p.m. Price range: $$ This Beacon Hill hot spot is primarily Guamanian and partially Filipino with a Kewpie burger that’s the talk of the town. Conceived as a kids’ menu item, the crispy smash burger gets an umami boost from miso and is topped with American cheese, onions, and pickles. It’s worth adding on an extra patty, and while the truffle fries help fill out the meal, come hungry and indulge in a rich bowl of corn soup as a starter. Know before you go: There’s no phone number, no website, and no reservations. Just show up and hope the line isn’t too long — or send an Instagram DM if you have a big party of five or more.
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The Best Restaurant Desserts in Seattle Loretta’s Northwesterner Link Open for: Dinner daily starting at 5 p.m. Price range: $$ While there’s a “deluxe” cheeseburger that the menu says is “restaurant-style,” Loretta’s Northwesterner is a bar, and you want the Tavern. This classic burger, possibly the city’s best, shows off simplicity done well: beef with a nice char, pickles, onions chopped small, American cheese, and special sauce that’s heavy on the mayo — all on an unobtrusive, squishy bun. (You can find the same burger at sibling restaurant Star Brass Works, but the fries are considerably better at Loretta’s.) Vibe check: Loretta’s could be called a dive, but it’s not a scary or dirty kind of dive, just a classic Georgetown spot.
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Stellar Seattle Restaurants With Heated and Covered Patios Fireside Burien Link Open for: Dinner Mondays, lunch and dinner on other days, brunch on the weekends. Price range: $$ Fireside Burien bills itself as “serving Midwest comfort food and hand-crafted cocktails with a vintage vibe.” Giving some geographic forgiveness, the burger of choice here is the Oklahoma onion burger. It’s smashed but still juicy, topped with American cheese and lots of caramelized onions. The only other ingredient might be the most important one: Yellow mustard whose tanginess rounds out the ensemble. Know before you go: When you order, ask them to not skimp on the mustard, as reports are they’ve backed off the amount they originally provided.
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