5 to Try: Gourmet Hamburgers in Los Angeles
By Citysearch Staff, Los Angeles
From Father's Office to The Mint, skip the drive-thru and indulge in Los Angeles' haute hamburger craze.
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Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
The beer is top-notch, but the burger with Gruyere and Maytag blue cheese, bacon-onion compote and arugula is the real draw at this Santa Monica mainstay. -
Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Where else but in Beverly Hills can you find an ultra-decadent $36 burger, featuring Kobe-style beef with grilled Maui onions and portobello mushrooms? -
The Mint
6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The filet mignon sliders are a juicy treat, topped with chipotle cream, carmelized onions and St. Agur bleu cheese. -
Gulfstream
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
This seafood chain uses top-grade, ground ahi tuna for a delectably satisfying burger with a healthy slant. -
Melrose Bar & Grill
8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
The old Doug Arango's is now a more casual neighborhood joint, but the burgers are still fancy--think gourmet duck, seasonal soft-shell crab, veal and veggie patties.
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Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Heartland decor and traditional American fast food--it's all about the burgers and the apple pie. -
The Counter
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Gargantuan gourmet burgers--assembled with endless made-to-order combos--served up in a retro-modern atmosphere.
