Miami's burger scene has exploded alongside the smash burger boom, and the city now has thin, crispy patties in nearly every neighborhood. But it isn't a one-style town. You'll also find Oklahoma-style onion burgers, dry-aged steakhouse burgers, Argentine-born stacks and chef-driven doubles with French and Japanese touches. Many of the best are casual counters, while a few are among the hardest tables in the city to get.

A few areas are worth knowing. Wynwood, just north of downtown, has a cluster of burger counters within walking distance of each other. Downtown Miami has several strong options near Flagler Street. Little Haiti and Little River, farther north along NE 2nd Avenue and Miami Court, are home to some of the city's most talked-about newer spots. And some great burgers sit well outside the core, in Westchester, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove and on the causeway to Key Biscayne. Every spot below also appears in the cards above, and you can browse more in our restaurant directory.

Best burgers in Miami by style

Smash burgers

Cowy Burger in Wynwood is a top smash burger pick, and its thin, crispy patty topped with housemade bacon jam is the order. Louie's Grubs in Westchester serves a double smashburger on a buttered potato roll, with an optional soy-and-sriracha sauce. United States Burger Service in Little Haiti piles smashed patties under runny cheese on a soft housemade potato bun. Out on the Rickenbacker Causeway, Gramps Getaway keeps it simple with double smashed patties, pickles, raw onions and mustard. See our best smash burgers in Miami page for more.

Classic and onion burgers

Ted's Burgers in Wynwood makes Oklahoma-style fried onion burgers with American cheese; get the double. Our Oklahoma fried onion burger guide explains how the style works. Over Under on East Flagler Street downtown is a bar with a thin, charred American cheese burger, jammy onions, pickles and Thousand Island dressing. Babe's Meat & Counter in Palmetto Bay pairs a butcher counter with a classic burger topped with American cheese, pickles and sriracha mayo. Find more on our best classic burgers page.

Gourmet and chef-driven

Sunny's in Little River is a wood-fired steakhouse whose burger of two dry-aged patties, cheese and a yellow secret sauce is made in limited numbers each night. It ranked on the World's 101 Best Burgers list in 2026. Café Laurel downtown serves "The French," a double with caramelized onions, dijonnaise and Gruyère. Coney Burger, also downtown, builds a wagyu burger with cured egg sauce, yuzu aioli and pickled tomato on a brioche bun. If you're wondering about premium beef, read are wagyu burgers worth it? and our guide to dry-aged beef burgers, or browse our best gourmet burgers page.

Big and over-the-top

Drinking Pig BBQ in Coconut Grove makes a huge brisket-based patty with two layers of caramelized onions and thick cheddar. La Birra Bar in North Miami Beach is an Argentine-born burger chain known for towering builds; its golden burger stacks two patties with American cheese, diced onions and sauce. It also made the 2026 World's 101 Best Burgers list.

Local burger traditions

Miami doesn't have a homegrown regional burger style, but its burger culture reflects the city. Latin American influences show up in places like La Birra Bar, which came to Miami from Argentina, and chefs freely mix in Japanese and French flavors. Many of the city's best smash burgers come from small counters and food halls that still feel like neighborhood spots. Miami also takes burger rankings seriously: two local restaurants, Sunny's and La Birra Bar, appeared on the World's 101 Best Burgers list in 2026. For more context on burger styles, read American burger styles explained.

Tips for visiting

Pair nearby stops. Cowy Burger and Ted's Burgers are both in Wynwood, and Over Under, Café Laurel and Coney Burger are all downtown.
Sunny's is one of Miami's toughest reservations. Its terrace takes walk-ins, but burgers are limited each night, so arrive early.
Traffic and parking can be tough. Plan the far-flung spots, like Babe's in Palmetto Bay or Gramps Getaway on the causeway, as their own outing.
Small counters can change their schedules, so check the official site or social media before you go.

Browse by style

Want just one kind of burger? See our shortlists of the best smash burgers, gourmet burgers, cheap burgers in Miami.

FAQ

What is the best burger in Miami?

For a smash burger, start with Cowy Burger in Wynwood. For something more upscale, Sunny's in Little River has one of the most praised burgers in the city, though it's limited and hard to get.

Where can I find a cheap burger in Miami?

Casual counters like Cowy Burger, Louie's Grubs, Ted's Burgers and United States Burger Service are your best bets.

Where can I get an Oklahoma onion burger in Miami?

Ted's Burgers in Wynwood specializes in Oklahoma-style fried onion burgers. Want to try one at home? Our Oklahoma fried onion burger recipe walks you through it.

Which Miami burgers made the World's 101 Best Burgers list?

Sunny's and La Birra Bar both appeared on the 2026 list. Know a spot we missed? Suggest a spot.