It’s probably one of the most-asked food questions in the city – where are the best burgers in Riyadh? The answer doesn’t lie at just one place – there are absolutely dozens of brilliant burger spots in Saudi’s capital city. And burgers aren’t just for carnivores anymore – in fact, some of the best burgers in Riyadh have diversified from the sandwich’s original ingredients.
Our veggie, vegan and chicken-connoisseur friends will certainly agree, and it’s high time we all heard them out. But that’s enough on the meat-veg debate – here’s where to get the best burgers in Riyadh.
777 Burger
The décor might be canteen basic, but the flame-grilled burgers are anything but. If you like to add spice to your life, the spicy chicken burger also comes recommended. It’s been serving some of the best burgers in Riyadh for a decade now, it has expanded to three branches: take your pick from the Al-Masif, Cordoba and Al Malqa districts.
Various locations including King Abdulaziz Road, Al Masih, 777burger.com/en/home (011 450 6111).
Aloha Burger
This spot has a very homey vibe. With a red and black interior, and murals dedicated to chickens, you know the place has good chicken burgers. It serves hassle-free, simple and tasty burgers. Not all is lost for beef burger enthusiasts though. Aloha Burger also serves tasty burgers like the Classic Naimi burger, Cheesy Naimi Burger, and more.
Open Sat-Thu 10am-2am. Fri 2pm-2am. Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Road.
instagram.com/alohaksa.
Blondom
Have a colossal appetite? This eatery could be just your spot. Featuring one whole kilogram of beef, and served with fries, jalapenos, cheese, onion rings, crispy fried onions, and of course more cheese. It serving up to four people, but you could make this your personal burger challenge.
Open Sat-Wed 12.30pm-1.30am. Thu-Fri 12.30pm-2am. 6361 King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd, Almasiaf, instagram.com/blondom1.
Burger Square
If you’re after dinner with a view, Burger Square’s latest branch could be just what you’re looking for. With gorgeous panoramic views of the city, you might leave this place appreciating Riyadh a little more. The eatery serves burgers as massive as the double signature or as light as the aptly named, Light Burger. The latter has lettuce instead of a bun, so if you’re cutting out the extra carbs, this would be the bite for you.
Open 2pm-midnight. Various branches including Park Avenue Mall, Qurtuba, instagram.com/burgersquare_sa.
Burger Lounge
If you’re after a quiet spot to chow down on a top burger of your choice, Burger Lounge is your place to go. This spacious restaurant has beautiful décor. With gorgeous U-shaped, LED-lit doorways to tables, this spot has finesse. A must-try here would be the truffle burger.
Open Sun-Wed midday-12.45am. Thu-Sat noon1.45am. Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, instagram.com/burgerloungesa.
Burgery Now
Once you enter Burgery Now, you are immediately greeted with a cleverly placed food sign that says “food”, only the O’s are bicycle wheels. This place calls for massive burgers with small price tags. Case in point: The triple patty is only SAR21. Don’t forget to order the chilli cheese fries.
Open daily 12.30pm-2am. King Abdulaziz Rd, Al Burj, Al-Kharj, instagram.com/burgerynow.ksa.
BT Burger
At BT Burger, the décor screams Instagrammable. With royal blue paint coating half the walls, the other half being a creamy white, and a tiled red, black and blue mural, we’d say definitely snap a shot while you’re here. Don’t get too distracted by the décor though, the food is just as good. If you’re looking for a good fried chicken burger, this spot’s menu is dominated by them. On the menu are items like yummy purple crispy chicken: the name comes from a purple sauce the burger is served with..
Open daily noon-2am. Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/bt.burger.
Burger Boutique
At Burger Boutique they certainly try and turn your burger experience up a notch. The idea here is to make it a burger night. The effort they’ve put into the starters tells you that straight away. There are three ways of tackling the main event, though: order a few sliders, get your teeth into something bigger or treat yourself to a burger on a more decadent scale. Whichever you go for, they are all grass-fed, organic and perfectly cooked. If you a have a few riyals to spare, try the Heat Wave (with jalapeños, sriracha bacon and chipotle sauce). It will blow you away.
Various locations including Al Makan Mall, Al Maqya, burgerboutique.com (053 853 3392).
Century Burger
The brothers who founded Riyadh burger fave Century Burger have paid homage to the food they found on their American academic jaunt. After a little history homework, the siblings decided to make their own burger joint stay true to this much-loved feast’s roots. Thankfully, they had chefs with the vision to make their signature Century Burger an unforgettable one. It’s hard to beat, in all honesty. But for a splash of grandeur, try the truffle version. Or for a hint of healthy, they even rustle up keto beef and chicken options. Hats of for trying, lads, but we know we could only go 100 per cent, unadulterated lean and juicy.
Various locations including Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Al Olaya, centuryburger.com (9200 33900).
Chef’s Homemade Burger Gourmet
If you’re looking for massive, cheesy, beefy delights, this is your spot. Serving up giants like the Fatwest burger, which is four wagyu beef patties, a brioche bun, fried mozzarella and pickles, this is will one tough but delicious bite. Unhinge your jaw and chow down. Also on the menu is the WB burger, which is made of brisket meat smoked for 12 to 16 hours, dressed to the nines with the famous chef’s sauce, then topped with beef bacon and pickles, It is just like the barbeque your mama used to make.
Open daily 1pm-1am. Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/chefs_sa.
Graffiti Burger
Street culture comes alive at this place. Graffiti decorates the walls of this place, it’s very colourful, cool, and most importantly aptly named. This spot serves up unique treats like the Cheeto beef burger, buffalo spicy crunch chicken, and the rengo beef. Come for the burgers stay for the chicken rollers. Graffiti Burger serves up chicken buffalo rollers coated with Cheeto dust.
Open daily 1pm-1am. Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, instagram.com/graffitiburger_ksa.
Hamburgini
Since it burst onto the Riyadh burger scene in 2013, Hamburgini has lived life in the fast lane. For a nation so enamoured by supercars, its name is lights out (go, go, go) more inventive than most. When you have a product so pure in its intention then there’s no need to jazz it up with unnecessary extras. Simple choose whether you’re in the mood for the signature or classic burger and then decide whether it’s a single, double or triple you can handle. Granted, you could go bun-less, but who in their right mind eats a burger with a knife and fork? Sorry, grandma. Hamburgini is open until 4am, too. Perfect for those middle-of-the-night pit stops.
Various locations including Abdulrahman Al Ghafeqi St, Al Quds, hamburgini.com(9200 05341).
Let’s Patty
Searching for the next cool hangout spot? Let’s Patty has you covered. With a cool table tennis table, a personalised arcade gaming machine, great burgers and sides, this place may just have it all. It has an open kitchen so you can see your food being cooked. Caution: objects on display may cause your mouth to water. Looking for something to make the taste buds tingle? Order the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and let’s patty.
Open Sun-Wed 1pm-midnight. Thu-Sat 1pm-1am. 8113 Al Thoumamah Rd, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/letspatty.sa.
Opaq Eatery
If cute, cosy and cool are three adjectives that describe your desire when choosing your burger-based weapon of choice, then look no further than Opaq Eatery. The menu here is as compact as the venue itself. For once, we’re singing the praises of a place whose chicken options outnumber those of its cattle comrades. When you can produce five different types of burger to such high standards, you really can have no beef with them. Classic or Truffle are your cow-based burger options. Chicken pickers can go Classic, Caesar or Buffalo, again a tough but rewarding choice.
Takhassusi St, An Nakheel, opaq-eatery.business.site.
Regal Burger
When a burger joint has “regal” in the title, you know that they aren’t messing around when it comes to finesse. This elegant restaurant with wide, gently curved windows provides a more formal setting than most burger joints, while the signature burgers include Wagyu, Truffle and Crispy Chicken. It’s all beautifully presented on black plates, too – fit for a king and one of the best burgers in Riyadh.
Open Sun-Wed 1pm-1am, Thu 1pm-2am, Fri 1pm-1.30am, Sat 1pm-1am. bu Bakr Street، Alyasmin, instagram.com/regal.burger (055 592 3887).
Shisho Burger
Bored of burgers? Shiso, the Riyadh offshoot of a classy international chain that opened earlier this year, will wake you up. The menu carries such inventive combinations, which have an Asian spin. There’s a salmon fillet burger with cream cheese, miso sauce and teriyaki sauce; a chili lemon beef burger; and the Bulgogi Burger with thinly marinated beef slices, chili mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Open Sun-Wed 6pm-1am, Thu-Sat 4pm-1am. 3480 Prince Turki Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Awal Road, Al Nakheel, 12382, shisoburger.com (011 288 5855).
Soho Club
If burgers could walk the red carpet, you’d find them in Soho Club. Bite into your burgers while bopping along to live music, from DJs to singers. This glitzy venue serves just as glam burgers. Take the bright red crispy chicken sliders, which are topped with beetroot carrot slaw, law, jalapeño and sriracha. While veggies are catered for with the Swiss n Mushroom Burger.
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul-Aziz Street, Tahliya, sohoclub.net (053 558 8151).
Section B
One of Saudi’s much-loved homegrown burger joints, Section B was born in 2015 in Jeddah. Nearly seven years on, this place now has locations in Jeddah, Riyadh, Makkah, and Khobar. If a simple diner-style burger is what you’re after, Section B seems to be the perfect spot for you. Order the Classic B Burger, made with a smashed angus beef patty, premium American cheddar cheese, and freshly-baked buns, this place hits a home run. Looking for a challenge? Order the Double B Burger if you dare.
Open daily noon-1am. Prince Turki Alawwal Street, sectionb-sa.com.
The Brgr Joint
The rustic décor at The Brgr Joint won our hearts. Brick walls, beautiful green shrubs hanging from the ceilings, mood lighting, and a bench-style seating area, the cosy vibes aren’t all though. This spot serves up yummy burgers and also goes easy on your wallet. With cool black-bunned delights like the kingdom and buffalo burgers, make a beeline to this spot if you’re feeling a little down.
Open daily 4pm-2am. Al Khaleej, 2381 Shaikh Abdulaziz Ibn Albdulrahman Ibn Bishr, instagram.com/thebrgrjoint.
The California Burger
It’s hard not to adore a place that keeps things simple. The California Burger has its tried and tested recipe for its perfect patties, so all you really have to do is decided how high you want them stacked. Most of us mere mortals will be happy with a single or a double, but if you happen are a champion eater, let them loose on the five-decker (and make sure you film it for posterity). The twice-cooked fries are the pure gold, saving you the trip out West-side to prospect for your own.
Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, thecaliforniaburger.com/ (055 770 7796).
The Real Burger
When an eatery calls itself the “real burger”, it definitely has a lot to live up to. And The Real Burger truly doesn’t disappoint. Serving up unique tasty treats like the ruman burger which is served with pomegranate seeds, and the fan favourite crispy chicken, this place is definitely a staple in the Riyadh food scene.
Open daily 11.30am-3am. Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz Branch Rd, Ar Rabwah, instagram.com/real_burger_sa.
Wagyu Burger
When you want your food to be the main event, know that Wagyu Burger takes making these patties seriously. The signature wagyu burger has cheddar cheese, pickles and mushroom sauce all nestled into a bun with 150gm of wagyu. Open wide: these patties are thick doorstoppers. There are cheaper burgers coming in at around SAR30, too, from the grilled chicken to the classic angus.
Open daily 12.30pm-3am. Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/wagyu_burger (055 770 7796).
Worthy
As any burger connoisseur will tell you, it’s all about the bun. And Worthy’s are, well, more than worthy. They stand up to a generous filling that’s plenty filling, with the chicken burger attracting particular praise. And the sides aren’t just left to one side, either: the truffle parmesan fries make a winning combo. They’re open till 2am for that late-night craving.
Open daily 1pm-2am. Takhassusi St, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/worthy_sa.
