West Palm Beach leans beachy and brunchy, but locals know there are some serious burger contenders in the mix—especially downtown and around the bar scene.
These five spots are the ones people keep recommending.
1. Grease Burger Bar
This is basically West Palm’s dedicated burger temple on Clematis.
Grease does big, juicy burgers with a long list of toppings and specialty builds: blue cheese and bacon, mushroom‑Swiss, chili‑cheese, and spicy jalapeño versions.
Patties are seared hard on the flat‑top, buns are soft and slightly sweet, and fries and onion rings are solid.
Loud, casual, and exactly what you want for a late‑night burger and beer.
2. Hullabaloo
An Italian‑leaning gastropub on Clematis that also happens to sling one of the best burgers downtown.
The Hullabaloo Burger is a chef‑y take: high‑quality beef cooked to order, usually topped with aged cheese, house pickles, arugula or lettuce, and a special aioli on a brioche bun.
It’s less messy‑bar‑burger, more “this could be an entrée at a nice restaurant,” but still totally satisfying.
3. E.R. Bradley’s Saloon
Waterfront, buzzy, and very Palm Beach‑adjacent.
Bradley’s burgers are thick, char‑grilled, and built with crowd‑pleasing toppings: cheddar or Swiss, bacon, avocado, fried eggs, sautéed mushrooms, or jalapeños.
The All‑American Cheeseburger with fries is the default, and eating it outside with a drink while boats cruise by is peak West Palm.
4. Howley’s
A classic, retro diner (technically a bit south, but a staple for West Palm folks) with a cult following.
Burgers come off a well‑seasoned flat‑top, with that perfect diner flavor.
They’re not enormous, but they’re juicy, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo or special sauce on a simple bun. Add crinkle fries or onion rings and a milkshake and you’re in full comfort‑food mode.
5. Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar (for the sleeper burger)
Known for tacos and tequila, but the burger is a low‑key favorite among regulars.
It’s usually a thick patty with melty cheese, avocado or guac, pickled onions or jalapeños, and a chipotle‑style sauce on a toasted bun.
If half your group wants tacos and margaritas but you’re craving a burger, this is where locals will tell you you’re safe.
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