Burger Restaurants in California
When Guy Fieri fires up the Camaro and cruises through California in search of the ultimate burger, he’s never disappointed. The Golden State has delivered 32 flame-grilled, juicy destinations to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives since 2007, with 25 still serving up their signature creations today. From the sun-soaked streets of Palm Desert to the foggy shores of San Francisco, California’s burger joints have earned an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars from hungry patrons.
Among the standouts, Zoftig Eatery in Santa Rosa and Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café in Victorville both reign supreme with 4.7-star ratings, while the legendary Hodad’s in Ocean Beach continues to pack in crowds with its 4.6-star reputation. These aren’t your average fast-food patties—they’re handcrafted masterpieces that earned Guy’s famous “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” seal of approval. Whether you’re chasing a classic smash burger in Los Angeles or hunting down a gourmet creation in San Diego, these Triple D-approved spots prove California knows how to stack a bun.
Zoftig Eatery
Still Open
Santa Rosa, California
Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café
Still Open
Victorville, California
Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
Still Open
Venice, Los Angeles, California
24th Street Cafe
Still Open
Bakersfield, California
The Refuge
Still Open
San Carlos, California
The Golden State
Permanently Closed
Los Angeles, California
Tioli’s Crazee Burger
Still Open
San Diego, California
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher
Still Open
St. Helena, California
Gastro Grind Burgers
Still Open
Palm Desert, California
The Real Italian Deli
Still Open
Palm Desert, California
Scolari’s Good Eats
Still Open
Alameda, California
Grill-a-Burger
Still Open
Palm Desert, California
HoBo’s BBQ
Still Open
Temecula, California
Patrick’s Roadhouse
Permanently Closed
Santa Monica, California
Brooks Burgers SLO
Permanently Closed
San Luis Obispo, California
The Bun Shop
Still Open
Los Angeles, California
Clove and Hoof
Still Open
Oakland, California
The Oinkster
Still Open
Eagle Rock, California
Fab Hot Dogs
Still Open
Reseda, California
Tiger! Tiger!
Still Open
San Diego, California
Sin of Cortez
Still Open
Chico, California
Fat Sal’s Deli
Still Open
Los Angeles, California
Tee Off Bar & Grill
Permanently Closed
San Francisco, California
Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant
Still Open
San Francisco, California
Tavern on 2
Permanently Closed
Long Beach, California
Eight Noodle Shop
Permanently Closed
Napa, California
Jax At The Trax
Still Open
Truckee, California
Grubstake Diner
Still Open
San Francisco, California