If you’re craving the best burgers in Montgomery County, don’t worry, we’ve rounded up the top spots serving everything from juicy classics to creative twists and plant-based favorites. Discover local favorites like Steeze Burger’s cult-worthy patties, The Farmhouse Bistro’s award-winning burgers paired with house-made cider, and the gluten-free No-Guilt Burger. Try unique creations like the tropical Teriyaki Burger at Tiki Bar and Grill in Gaithersburg with pineapple compote and candied bacon, the dry-aged Smashed Soko in Takoma Park, or a burger topped with a fried egg at the Sunshine General Store. Start making your own burger bucket list, where each stop brings its own flavor and flair.
The Farmhouse Bistro at The Crossvines
16601 West Willard Road, Poolesville
Located on the Crossvines, the Farmhouse Bistro serves up a delicious Farmhouse Burger with aged beef brisket, sharp cheddar from Brown Cow Creamery, pickles, farmhouse sauce, and bacon jam. For the finishing touch, a golf tee keeps all ingredients in place for maximum flavor. Pair this with their Hit It Hard Apple, Peach, Cherry Cider, or locally made wines with grapes crushed and fermented right on site.
Steeze Burger
Food Truck Operating in Various Locations
This pop-up food truck, created by hamburger historian Hunter Karametos and based in Gaithersburg, creates specialized burgers from a technique Karametos learned while in London. The name Steeze Burger comes from a slang term including “steeze,” which means cool, and it sounds similar to cheeseburger. He sources his beef from local farms in northern Montgomery County. Steeze Burger has three types of burgers to purchase, including single, double, or triple. Customers can even get a burger without the bun and all the toppings!
The Comus Inn
23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson
Located in Rural Montgomery ,The Comus Inn gives guests a chance to view the rolling hills of Montgomery County’s countryside and enjoy a fresh farm-to-table dinner experience. The chef elevates the status of The Comus Inn to legendary with the addition of the Inn Smash Burger. It’s a 3 oz house blend of roseda beef smashed and smothered with, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickle, Marie Rose, and presented on a brioche bun with french fries.
Clyde’s Tower Oaks/Chevy Chase
2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville, MD
5441 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
Clyde’s Restaurants, located in Rockville and Chevy Chase, are the epitome of classic American dishes. That goes for Clyde’s Classic Burger with your choice of cheese and fixings, or you can go a completely different direction with The Lodge Burger—stacked with sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh arugula, and a rich black truffle aioli, all served on a house-made onion–Gruyère brioche bun. Let your tastebuds take you away on a journey of caramelized onions, French onion aioli, red leaf lettuce, Gruyere, on a toasted brioche bun.
Soko Butcher (Takoma Park)
7306 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
Soko Butcher is nestled on the Maryland side of Takoma Park and focuses heavily on sustainable farms that raise their cattle ethically and humanely. Owners Brad and Chris wanted to keep traditions alive and be transparent to the community about what they’re eating. They serve their own version of a smashed burger called the Smashed Soko, which has two dry-aged beef patties served with american cheese on a potato bun.
The Grove Potomac
7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD
Other than their famous Ferris Wheel Fries, The Grove Potomac features modern American food with culinary flair and imagination. Try the Blossom Burger with smoked bacon, white cheddar, crispy onions, house-made pickles with truffle mayo on a potato roll. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, grab the Veggie Burger made with quinoa, black beans, and portobello mushrooms. It’s finished with heirloom carrots, pepper jack cheese, smoked aioli on a potato roll with chips.
Sunshine General Store
22300 Georgia Ave, Brookville, MD
Tucked into the rural crossroads of Georgia Avenue in the Brookeville area, this unassuming gas station–style general store is one of Montgomery County’s most beloved hidden gems. From the outside, it looks like a simple roadside stop, but inside, there’s a small grill counter turning out fresh, made-to-order burgers and breakfast sandwiches that have built a loyal local following. Make sure to try the Sunshine Burger, a classic made-to-order cheeseburger with a fresh grilled beef patty served on a bun with American cheese and your choice of traditional toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayo.
Copper Canyon Grill
100 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD
Copper Canyon Grill is located in the heart of rio Lakefront with a spacious dining room and a lake house barge that sits on the lake. Watch people paddle by you while you try “The Stanford”, Cheeseburger with grilled angus beef, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, bread and butter pickles, mustard and mayo. For someone who wants a plant-based burger, try their Impossible Burger that has a plant-based patty topped with pepper jack cheese, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and bread and butter pickles.
St. Veg
14929 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD
Located in the heart of Rockville, St Veg, offers a fresh take on plant-based dining with scratch-made dishes in a fast-casual setting. Try favorites like the Indian-inspired Mumbai Burger with a spicy potato chickpea patty, or the Mushroom BBQ Burger featuring a lentil patty, slow-roasted BBQ portobello mushrooms, house-made BBQ sauce, and a gluten-free No-Guilt bun.
Tiki Bar and Grill at Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD
Located inside the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian, the Tiki Bar and Grill is a new outdoor concept with sweeping views of the lakefront at RIO. Grab a tropical cocktail and their restaurant favorite, Teriyaki burger, featuring an 8 oz. beef patty, Tiki burger sauce, pineapple compote, candied bacon, sautéed onions, lettuce, and furikake fries
Silver Diner
12276 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
9811 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD
A modern, classic American diner in Rockville and Gaithersburg. Their select burger menu features different meat options for your patty, including Beef, Organic Bison, Turkey, Chicken, or Plant-Based. Try the Kickin’ Short Rib Burger with Creekstone Beef, sliced sous vide short rib, bacon, cheddar, jalopenos, onion straws, and topped with Southwest ranch and BBQ sauce.
Bassett’s Restaurant
19950 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD
Not too far from the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Bassett’s Restaurant has a build-your-own burger option for folks who want specific toppings on their burger. All burgers are served on a potato roll with your choice of French fries or chips.
