Best Burgers Restaurants in Ottawa
Find the best burgers restaurants in Ottawa.
Chez Lucien
A ByWard Market institution since the early '90s. Chez Lucien is a cozy corner bar known for its no-frills burgers, cold beer, and live music. The Lucien Burger with cheddar, bacon, and red onion jam is a local favourite.
Zak's Diner
Iconic ByWard Market diner serving classic comfort food including poutine, all-day breakfast, and burgers since 1986.
All Out Burger
A fast-growing Ottawa smash burger chain with 4 locations. Known for juicy smash burgers, loaded poutines, and crispy chicken at affordable prices. The Gladstone location is the original.
The King Eddy
ByWard Market breakfast haven serving all-day classics and the famous Morning Glory sandwich in warm, inviting atmosphere.
The King Eddy
A family-operated ByWard Market institution since 2014, The King Eddy serves what many call Ottawa's best burger alongside Northern Fried Chicken and all-day breakfast. No reservations, no pretension — just quality comfort food on Clarence Street.
Burgers n' Fries Forever (BFF)
A Bank Street smash burger spot known for hand-cut double-fried fries and rotating monthly specials. Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Fresh patties smashed to order.
Smash Daddy
Ottawa's first Wagyu smash burger food truck, now with four locations serving Halal-certified AAA Canadian beef burgers and beef tallow fries.
Jean Burger
Roadside burger and poutine legend in Wakefield since 1978. Smash burgers, crispy fries, and homemade gravy poutine from $6.50. A road trip tradition.
G Burger (Gitanes Burger)
A premium smash burger spot on Elgin Street from the Gitanes team, using locally sourced ethical beef, open until 2am on weekends.
Tavern on the Island
A casual waterfront restaurant on Bate Island in the Ottawa River with panoramic views of both the Ottawa and Gatineau skylines, gourmet fries, burgers, and draft beer.
Gburger (Gitanes Burger)
An upscale burger joint on Wellington West using chef-inspired recipes and locally sourced Ontario beef ground fresh daily. Relocated from Elgin Street after 10 years. Also has a Manotick location.