The Best Burgers in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama’s acclaimed food scene brings together many of the most inspiring culinary treasures of the south, from Gulf seafood to pork-based barbecue and boiled peanuts to banana pudding. Local foodies and visitors alike embrace such southern comfort food in restaurants from fine-dining establishments to corner cafes. But sometimes we all want to dine on an all-American classic that transcends any north-south-east-west distinctions – a truly great burger. So many of Birmingham’s best chefs feature at least one burger on their menus, some elevating them with fancy toppings and others presenting meticulously perfected classics. But where do the smartest, savviest diners go when they want the best burger in Birmingham? We gathered data covering thousands of restaurants to find the top burger spots according to OpenTable’s most experienced diners. We think every burger aficionado in Birmingham should book a table at one or more of these wonderful restaurants a.s.a.p.