Super 7: The Best Burgers in Miami

From pop-up smash burgers that draw hour-long lines to Monday-only specials worth setting alarms for, these spots will make you forget all about those fast-food burgers.

Cowy Burger (Photo Credit: Cowy Burger)

Cowy Burger

Cowy Burger, the 2024 SOBEWFF Burger Bash winner, finally has a permanent home, and Miami's burger scene is better for it. Their signature "Cowy" burger earned its trophy with a perfectly smashed Angus patty, American cheese, and bacon jam that'll make you question every other burger topping you've had. It's open daily until 3 a.m. because great burgers shouldn't have a bedtime.

Pro Tip: Try the Cabrito with goat cheese and Spanish chorizo. While everyone else is ordering the classic (which is excellent), you'll be in on one of their best-kept secrets. @cowyburger // 223 N.W. 23rd St., Wynwood

ViceVersa

The famous Proof Burger lives on at ViceVersa, Downtown Miami’s charming apertivo bar slash restaurant — but only on Mondays. White cheddar melts into the patty while caramelized onions and a house-made potato bun create something worth rearranging your schedule for. No wonder it's got a cult following.

Pro Tip: Book ahead and check their social media before heading over—they sometimes skip holiday Mondays, and showing up burger-hungry to a burger-free menu hurts your soul. @viceversamiami // 398 NE 5th St., Downtown Miami

Fox's Lounge

This 1946 throwback spot, Fox’s Lounge, keeps it classic with its Cheeseburger Deluxe. Double cheese (American and Swiss) and garlic sauce that actually tastes like garlic are served on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Dim lighting and stiff drinks make everything taste even better.

Pro Tip: Hit happy hour (daily 4-7 p.m.) and grab a corner bar seat. Their ice-cold martinis are perfect for pairing with burgers. @foxslounge // 6030 South Dixie Hwy, South Miami

Over Under

Local Florida beef gets the star treatment at Over Under with a perfect sear and just the right amount of cheese. Their house sauce hits that sweet spot between tangy and rich, while the thin patties stay crispy edge to edge. Consider it a grown-up version of Big Mac, but way better.

Pro Tip: Order it with a frozen paloma. The contrast between the hot burger and the cold drink is unbeatable. @overundermiami // 151 E. Flagler St., Downtown Miami

Babe's Meat Counter

When your butcher makes a burger, expectations run high for good reason – and this burger certainly doesn’t disappoint. Babe's Meat Counter delivers with a smash burger featuring house-made pickles and sriracha mayo on Martin's potato roll. The meat-to-bun ratio is spot-on, and the patty gets that perfect crispy edge.

Pro Tip: While there, browse their butcher case - their house-made sausages and specialty cuts are worth taking home. The bacon alone has its own fan club. @babeforman305 // 9216 SW 156 St., Palmetto Bay

Silverlake Bistro

Two patties, melted cheddar, thick bacon, and porcini mayo make this North Beach spot worth seeking. Silverlake Bistro’s a no-fuss burger that nails the basics and comes with a pile of crispy fries that'll make you forget about sharing.

Pro Tip: Monday’s you can score a burger and a glass of wine for $20. @silverlakebistromiami // 1211 71 St., Miami Beach

Sunny’s Steakhouse

Sunny’s is already the best steakhouse in Miami and still one of the hottest tickets in town, but let’s add to their accolades: one of the best burgers in the city too. It’s only available at the walk-in terrace bar, made with two dry-aged patties, onions soaked in a ‘secret sauce’, and plenty of gooey cheddar, all on a sesame seed bun.

Pro Tip: Get there early — they only make about 20 per night. @sunnysmia // 7357 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33150