5 Orlando Restaurants Locals Say Serve the Best Burgers

Orlando is way more than theme parks—especially when it comes to burgers. Across Milk District, Mills 50, Winter Park, and beyond, locals have strong opinions about where to get the best one. These five spots are constant favorites.

1. Teak Neighborhood Grill

Teak is basically an encyclopedia of burgers, and locals treat it like a playground.

You’ll find a massive burger menu with everything from classic cheeseburgers to wild builds topped with mac and cheese, doughnut buns, fried avocado, and more. Secret and off‑menu burgers keep regulars coming back, and the patties are consistently juicy and flavorful.

2. Beth’s Burger Bar

Laid‑back and a little retro, Beth’s has quietly become an Orlando burger staple.

You build your own burger starting with fresh patties and then go crazy with toppings: fried eggs, onion rings, jalapeños, multiple cheeses, and fun sauces. It’s affordable, friendly, and very much a “locals’ burger joint” that people are proud of.

3. The Ravenous Pig (Winter Park)

A gastropub with legit foodie cred, The Ravenous Pig also happens to serve one of the area’s most loved burgers.

It’s usually a thick, house‑ground patty cooked medium, topped with good cheese (often Gruyère or cheddar), onion jam, and house pickles on a toasted bun. Paired with their truffle fries and a local beer, it’s one of those deceptively simple, incredibly dialed‑in burgers.

4. Shake Shack (Park Avenue & I‑Drive) – with local love

Yes, it’s a chain—but Orlando locals still swear by it, especially at the park‑adjacent and tourist‑zone locations.

The ShackBurger’s smash‑style patty, soft potato bun, and ShackSauce hit the classic burger craving perfectly. It’s the reliable, always‑good option people recommend when out‑of‑towners ask for something familiar but great.

5. The Whiskey (Dr. Phillips)

The Whiskey is a whiskey‑forward bar with seriously over‑the‑top burgers that locals rave about.

Angus or blended‑meat patties come loaded with toppings like pork belly, specialty cheeses, crispy onions, spicy aioli, and more. The burgers are big, juicy, and indulgent, and the whiskey list seals the deal for a proper night out.