Smash, stacked or steakhouse-style, these are the burgers our readers can’t stop talking about. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Burger Joint in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winners
Featured Winner
Boulon Brasserie
Boulon is a French brasserie and bakery in the Water Street district, with a bakery counter open daily for croissants and pastries. Readers voted its burger one of Tampa Bay’s best.
- El Cap
- Mighty Fine
Runners-Up
- American Social
- Engine No. 9
- Glory Days Grill
Voters Also Loved
- Ford’s Garage
- Thee Burger Spot
Burgers in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s burger scene stretches from no-frills counters and smash-burger joints to brasseries and gastropubs that grind their own blends. Many of the best burgers come from restaurants known for other things, so it’s worth asking about the burger even at a fine-dining spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best burger in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Boulon Brasserie, El Cap and Mighty Fine the winners for Best Burger Joint. American Social, Engine No. 9 and Glory Days Grill were the runners-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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