Where are the best burger restaurants in York? We love all different styles of food. My favourite is Thai or Chinese, anything of an Asian persuasion really, but my husband loves a burger!
We’ve visited some great restaurants in York that do good burgers – I shall add more reviews and photos as soon as I can!
Hickory’s Smokehouse
Shipton Rd, Skelton, York YO30 1XJ
Hickory’s Smokehouse is a large family friendly restaurant just outside of the ring-road. They serve excellent American style Low and Slow BBQ food. The have a great outdoor space with a play area for the kids and an indoor cinema so you can enjoy your food in peace while they play.
They also served this magnificent ‘Go Big or Go Home’ burger.
Read our full review of Hickory’s Smokehouse here.
Tomahawk Steakhouse in York
Lendal Cellars, 26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
Tomahawk Steakhouse is a fabulous restaurant with an extensive menu. It’s situated in the corner of St Helen’s Square, next to The Mansion House down the walkway that leads to Lendal Cellars, with a cute little courtyard space in front.
As well as steaks, they served fantastic steak burgers and wagyu burgers.
Have a look at our review of Tomahawk Steakhouse.
Cosy Club
19-22 Fossgate, York YO1 9TA
Cosy Club can be found down Fossgate in the building that was the first purpose-built cinema in York. (If you are from York, you might know it as the old Macdonald’s furniture shop!). It’s a comfortable place to visit for brunch, lunch, dinner or just drinks.
Cosy Club serve several burgers like the Cosy Smash Burger or the Coronation Chicken burger.
You can see our review of lunch at Cosy Club here.
York Minster Refectory
2 Deangate, York YO1 7JA
York Minster Refectory is in an incredible location with fantastic views of York Minster. They serve breakfast, have an all day menu as well as light bites.
We visited for lunch and it was excellent as you would expect from a restaurant run by Andrew Pern and his team. British classics done with the best ingredients and with flare.
You can see our review of lunch at York Minster Refectory here.
Oscar’s Wine Bar and Bistro
27 Swinegate, York YO1 8AZ
We have long been fans of Oscar’s Wine Bar and Bistro and have visited on and off for many years since the days when they were situated round the corner on Stonegate. We visited recently for lunch and you can see that review here. They have a good selection of burgers in its own ‘Speciality Burger’ section with everything from Plain Burgers to Cajun Blue and Bacon Burgers.
Have a look at our review of Oscars Wine Bar.
Fancy Hanks, York
39 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LS
Fancy Hanks is a new and welcome addition to York serving American deep South good mood food. They serve classics such as a Double Cheese Burger, Blackened Cajun Chicken as well as a Vegan Corn Burger. They also do some excellent buttermilk fried chicken!
Burgsy’s
9 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX
Specialising in burgers Burgsy’s make burgers with a handmade patty, fresh onion, gherkins and American mustard. All burgers served with salad and mayo in a brioche bun, and a side of skinny fries and our homemade tomato ketchup. You can choose from traditional beef burgers, chicken burgers, pulled pork burgers or vegetarian burgers. Choose from sides of loaded fries, salads and homemade coleslaw.
Fat Hippo
52 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ
Fat Hippo is an independent burger joint in York city centre! They have a full menu of signature beef burgers and boneless buttermilk chicken patties.
Byron Burgers
11 High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ
Byron is an American diner specialising in Hamburgers. “During a four-year stint in America, I ate enough hamburgers to sink the Titanic. My favourite diner was the Silver Top, in Providence, Rhode Island. I would end up there, late at night, frequently a little worse for wear, with two or three friends. We always ordered hamburgers. They were simple, tasty things – a bit messy, made with good quality meat and only the classic adornments: lettuce, tomato, red onion, and maybe a slice of cheese or bacon. The ultimate comfort food, and so satisfying in their simplicity.”
Also look at our post on the best restaurants in York.
