Please click on the name of each restaurant to bring up the link to the full review. May the best burger prevail.
A brief guide to help you understand our rankings:
0-50 -never again, nothing redeeming about it
51-60 -maybe if I'm desperate enough (ie, drunk or to the point of starvation, but even then)
61-70 -something's not right, but there could be one or two things ok about it
71-80 -getting better, might have good flavor, but somethings missing, just not making the leap to being special
81-90 -really good, few things wrong, even then you're looking for flaws
91-100 -as close to burger perfection as you're going to get, the best of the best
0-50 -never again, nothing redeeming about it
51-60 -maybe if I'm desperate enough (ie, drunk or to the point of starvation, but even then)
61-70 -something's not right, but there could be one or two things ok about it
71-80 -getting better, might have good flavor, but somethings missing, just not making the leap to being special
81-90 -really good, few things wrong, even then you're looking for flaws
91-100 -as close to burger perfection as you're going to get, the best of the best
Craigie on Main, (full review) reviewed on December 30th, 2009
RC - The Good: beefy, juicy, and most flavorful burger in Boston, excellent service
- The Bad: not in love with the shoestring fries, not cheap and takes a little planning to eat there
Score: 94
RC - The Good: beefy, juicy, and most flavorful burger in Boston, excellent service
- The Bad: not in love with the shoestring fries, not cheap and takes a little planning to eat there
Score: 94
Eastern Standard, (full review) reviewed on October 29th, 2009
RC - The Good: everything executed flawlessly, textbook burger and fries
- The Bad: expected a little more for the price, fries lacking a little, pretentious atmosphere.
Score: 91
RC - The Good: everything executed flawlessly, textbook burger and fries
- The Bad: expected a little more for the price, fries lacking a little, pretentious atmosphere.
Score: 91
Flippin' Burgers, (full review) reviewed on June 4th, 2009
RC - The Good: very beefy, house sauce had perfect amount of heat and flavor, onion rings were sublime
- The Bad: unclean conditions, parking in Newton Center not great, limited seating area.
Score:90
RC - The Good: very beefy, house sauce had perfect amount of heat and flavor, onion rings were sublime
- The Bad: unclean conditions, parking in Newton Center not great, limited seating area.
Score:90
Miracle of Science Bar + Grill, (full review) reviewed on September 28th, 2009.
RC - The Good: full of flavor, simple but done right, cooked perfectly
-The Bad: a little overpriced for what is was, lacked any special ingredient to take it to the next level
Score: 89
RC - The Good: full of flavor, simple but done right, cooked perfectly
-The Bad: a little overpriced for what is was, lacked any special ingredient to take it to the next level
Score: 89
Flat Patties, (full review) reviewed on May 20th, 2009
RC - The Good: Very tasty burger, incredibly juicy, fast and affordable
- The Bad: lacked a little seasoning on the meat, cold fries, lack of house sauce
Score: 87
RC - The Good: Very tasty burger, incredibly juicy, fast and affordable
- The Bad: lacked a little seasoning on the meat, cold fries, lack of house sauce
Score: 87
Radius, (full review) reviewed on December 22nd, 2009
RC - The Good: super tasty burger, perfect bun to meat ration, flavorful fries
- The Bad: not cheap at $19, not all burgers treated equally.
Score: 87
RC - The Good: super tasty burger, perfect bun to meat ration, flavorful fries
- The Bad: not cheap at $19, not all burgers treated equally.
Score: 87
The Cellar, (full review) reviewed on February 14th, 2010.
RC - The Good: amazing fries, flavorful beef, affordable burger
- The Bad: brioche bun fails, not juicy enough, seating is limited.
Score: 86
RC - The Good: amazing fries, flavorful beef, affordable burger
- The Bad: brioche bun fails, not juicy enough, seating is limited.
Score: 86
Tory Row (full review) reviewed on December 18th, 2009
RC - The Good: basically the same burger as Miracle of Science, pub scene and food done right
- The Bad: potatoes still leave something to be desired, burger came a little over-cooked
Score: 86
RC - The Good: basically the same burger as Miracle of Science, pub scene and food done right
- The Bad: potatoes still leave something to be desired, burger came a little over-cooked
Score: 86
Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage (full review) reviewed on July 13, 2009
RC - The Good: good burgers, great history and atmosphere
- The Bad: really a tourist place above all else, horrible onion rings
Score: 85
RC - The Good: good burgers, great history and atmosphere
- The Bad: really a tourist place above all else, horrible onion rings
Score: 85
The Biltmore, (full review) reviewed on May 14th, 2009
RC -The Good: great flavor, very juicy. Perfect fries, great atmosphere.
-The Bad: overall lack of execution, too ambitious for own good, a little on the pricier side.
Score: 83
RC -The Good: great flavor, very juicy. Perfect fries, great atmosphere.
-The Bad: overall lack of execution, too ambitious for own good, a little on the pricier side.
Score: 83
Wild Willy's, (full review) reviewed on September 23rd, 2009.
RC - The Good: good tasting burgers that are very juicy and cooked to order
- The Bad: limp fries, under-cooked onion rings, lame atmosphere
Score: 82
RC - The Good: good tasting burgers that are very juicy and cooked to order
- The Bad: limp fries, under-cooked onion rings, lame atmosphere
Score: 82
Porter Belly's Pub, (full review) reviewed on August 7th, 2009.
RC - The Good: a good tasting burger with a few flaws, great fries, menu almost entirely burgers
- The Bad: lack of creativity, burger not cooked perfectly all the way through
Score: 82
RC - The Good: a good tasting burger with a few flaws, great fries, menu almost entirely burgers
- The Bad: lack of creativity, burger not cooked perfectly all the way through
Score: 82
The Metropolitan Club, (full review) reviewed on October 27th, 2009.
RC - The Good: $5 burger nights on Mondays, fries are delicious, dips are outstanding
- The Bad: burgers a bit dry, not totally filling, different service/treatment in bar area
Score: 81
RC - The Good: $5 burger nights on Mondays, fries are delicious, dips are outstanding
- The Bad: burgers a bit dry, not totally filling, different service/treatment in bar area
Score: 81
Four Burgers, (full review) reviewed on September 7th, 2009.
RC - The Good: good concept, sleek atmosphere, something for everyone
- The Bad: fries are awful, everything is way too greasy, lacked little touches to make it special
Score: 80
RC - The Good: good concept, sleek atmosphere, something for everyone
- The Bad: fries are awful, everything is way too greasy, lacked little touches to make it special
Score: 80
Boston Burger Company, (full review) reviewed on July 12th, 2009.
RC - The Good: good beefy flavor, great atmosphere
- The Bad: unseasoned fries, homemade chips are awful, inconsistent meat cookery
Score: 78
RC - The Good: good beefy flavor, great atmosphere
- The Bad: unseasoned fries, homemade chips are awful, inconsistent meat cookery
Score: 78
Franky 'N the Boys, (full review) reviewed on August 14th, 2009.
RC - The Good: nice salty beef, great service, good flavor with the house sauce
-The Bad: meat not cooked properly, onion rings fall apart, greasy bun
Score: 78
RC - The Good: nice salty beef, great service, good flavor with the house sauce
-The Bad: meat not cooked properly, onion rings fall apart, greasy bun
Score: 78
U Burger, (full review) reviewed on August 17th, 2009.
RC - The Good: cool atmosphere, fresh ingredients, looks good "on paper"
-The Bad: below average meat was overcooked and dry, whole experience was underwhelming
Score: 74
RC - The Good: cool atmosphere, fresh ingredients, looks good "on paper"
-The Bad: below average meat was overcooked and dry, whole experience was underwhelming
Score: 74
Christopher's, (full review) reviewed on September 24th, 2009.
RC - The Good: fries prepared well, nice atmosphere, a few burger options that look good on paper
- The Bad: dry burgers, way too much bread, very average experience
Score: 74
RC - The Good: fries prepared well, nice atmosphere, a few burger options that look good on paper
- The Bad: dry burgers, way too much bread, very average experience
Score: 74
R.F. O'Sullivan & Son, (full review) reviewed on June 20th, 2009
RC - The Good: great charred flavor, hostess was attentive
- The Bad: no flavor/seasoning anywhere, extra charge for lettuce, tomato, onion and refills on soda, overall appeal
Score: 73
RC - The Good: great charred flavor, hostess was attentive
- The Bad: no flavor/seasoning anywhere, extra charge for lettuce, tomato, onion and refills on soda, overall appeal
Score: 73
Trina's Starlite Lounge, (full review) reviewed on March 3rd, 2010. New Review!!!
RC - The Good: great atmosphere
- The Bad: flavorless beef, nothing appealing about burgers, very greasy onion stings
Score: 72
RC - The Good: great atmosphere
- The Bad: flavorless beef, nothing appealing about burgers, very greasy onion stings
Score: 72
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, (full review) reviewed on July 16th, 2009.
RC - The Good: better late night option than McDonald's or Burger King, fries actually seasoned
-The Bad: I'm comparing it to McDonald's and Burger King.
Score: 72
RC - The Good: better late night option than McDonald's or Burger King, fries actually seasoned
-The Bad: I'm comparing it to McDonald's and Burger King.
Score: 72
The Local, (full review) reviewed on November 20th, 2009
RC - The Good: burgers are okay, taste like a typical burger, nice setting
- The Bad: poor attempt at fries, service sub-par, total lack of attention to detail
Score: 68
RC - The Good: burgers are okay, taste like a typical burger, nice setting
- The Bad: poor attempt at fries, service sub-par, total lack of attention to detail
Score: 68
McGreevy's, (full review) reviewed on August 22nd, 2009.
RC - The Good: despite my worries, the atmosphere is great, good company and good location
- The Bad: the food is just not up to par, you have to hang out with sports fans
Score: 60
RC - The Good: despite my worries, the atmosphere is great, good company and good location
- The Bad: the food is just not up to par, you have to hang out with sports fans
Score: 60
Eagles Deli and Restaurant, (full review) reviewed on July 30th, 2009.
RC - The Good: you can say you went to a "World Famous" place and even try the 5 pound burger challenge
- The Bad: pre-shaped and pre-frozen burgers and fries are what you'd expect. Nothing redeeming.
Score: 55
RC - The Good: you can say you went to a "World Famous" place and even try the 5 pound burger challenge
- The Bad: pre-shaped and pre-frozen burgers and fries are what you'd expect. Nothing redeeming.
Score: 55