Violet’s in the Richmond is a good neighborhood date stop for cocktails and a light bite.

The burgers at Popsons in Mid-Market are the right mix between fast food and fancy.

Red’s Java House is a classic SF stop off for a burger and a cold beer in the Embarcadero.

We’ve been holding this in for far too long - Umami burger sucks, quite often. And this isn't based on one visit - this is based on at least ten, in at least as many locations. Go spend your money ...

Getting a burger at In-N-Out is one of the few reasons you’ll find us on this stretch of Fisherman’s Wharf.

Stop by Prather Ranch: American Eatery in the Ferry Building for huge burgers and fries doused in chili that could feed a family of eight.

Head to Sam’s in North Beach for a late night burger when you’re done bar hopping.

Roam Artisan Burgers is where you should go in Cow Hollow when "I'm not really hungry" turns to "I could really use a burger."

Popsons, near Union Square, does excellent burgers (unsurprisingly, since it’s from the people behind Causwells).

Black Sands is a sleek and modern brewery in the Haight.

The fast food-style burgers at Roam in Pacific Heights are much tastier (and more virtuous) than what you’d get at a drive through.

The burgers are surprisingly excellent at Gott’s Roadside’s Ferry Building outpost.