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Readers Vote: Seattle's 10 Best Burgers

by Julien Perry
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by Julien Perry
27 comments / new

Burger Week 2013 is officially over, but since when is juicy burger talk relegated to a single week? Truth be told, there wasn't enough room to squeeze in this crowd-sourced map with the abundance of burger this-and-that. The horror!

Update: The 21 Essential Hamburgers of America

After casting the rod and catching some great suggestions during Friday Open Threads, here (presented in alphabetical order and in handy map form) is a list of 10 of the top vote-getters in the Seattle's Best Burger category. Is your favorite burger still missing? Go grab some ketchup and meet back in the comments.

Honorable Mention: 50 North, Bent Burger, Calamity Jane's, Collins Pub, Dick's, John Howie Steak, Katsu Burger, Local 360, Norm's, Quinn's, Red Mill, Sam's Tavern, Saint John's, Unicorn.

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8oz Burger Bar

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Lots of votes for this burger joint on Capitol Hill. As this reader wrote: "Their menu regulars are delicious and their monthly burger specials are creative. I also like the option of having a grass-fed burger patty for just $1."

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1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 466-5989
(206) 466-5989

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Joule

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The Kalbi burger is served at both Revel (pictured) and Joule, but the latter is served with horseradish and giardiniera (pickled toppings), which seems to be the general crowd pleaser.

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3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-5685
(206) 632-5685

La Bête

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La Bête's burger is on the fast-track to becoming a Seattle classic, one of those must-have burgers every Seattleite should experience once in their life. The La Bête Deluxe Painted Hills Burger has grilled onion, mushrooms, gruyere and remoulade. The bacon option really does this thing in. As one reader put it, "Best burger on the hill and one of the best in the city ."

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1802 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 329-4047
(206) 329-4047

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Li'l Woody's

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It should come as no surprise that Li'l Woody's made the list. But what is possibly more unexpected is that most people singled-out The Fig & the Pig burger (which happens to be chef Tamara Murphy's favorite ): Boat Street pickled figs, Hills Bacon, mayo and crumbled gorgonzola.

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1211 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 457-4148
(206) 457-4148

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Spur Gastropub

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"Spur's burger with added pork belly is to die for!" exclaimed one reader. No doubt, their grass-fed beef burger is a staple on the gastropub's menu for a reason.

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113 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-6706
(206) 728-6706

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Tavern Law

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Tavern Law's natural beef burger is topped with red wine onion jam, provolone, and an optional slab of pork belly. "Juicy" is the word of the day.

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1406 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9734
(206) 322-9734

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Two Bells Bar & Grill

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This commenter is correct when he pointed out the fact that clearly, everyone needed to be voting for Two Bells: "Ya'll need to get out more often! Two Bells tavern in Belltown is the jam. Doesn't have to be fancy to be good." The old-school tavern in Belltown did garner a few solid votes.

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2313 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-3050
(206) 441-3050

Uneeda Burger

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Chef Maria Hines loves the Sonora Burger with roasted chili relish, jack cheese, cilantro. But this reader likes it less fussy: "Uneeda's grass-fed classic is a simple, tasty burger and only about 6 bucks."

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4302 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-2600
(206) 547-2600

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Voilà!

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This French bistro in Madison Valley often gets overlooked when it comes to rave-worthy burgers, but their Kobe classic with caramelized onions and brie should be added to your 'to eat' list ASAP. This reader writes, "Basic combo with high quality ingredients equals success."

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2805 E Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 322-5460
(206) 322-5460

Zippy's Giant Burgers

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The burgers at Zippy's in White Center have been a longtime standout, from the old-fashioned burger to April's burger of the month shown here. The Giddy Up Burger is a 1/3 lb. patty slathered in Zippy’s own BBQ sauce and topped with grilled onions, bacon, Tillamook white cheddar cheese, pickles, and lettuce. As one reader put it, "Seriously delicious meat, prepared properly and they have been great since they opened the doors!"

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9614 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 763-1347
(206) 763-1347

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8oz Burger Bar

1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Lots of votes for this burger joint on Capitol Hill. As this reader wrote: "Their menu regulars are delicious and their monthly burger specials are creative. I also like the option of having a grass-fed burger patty for just $1."

[Photo Credit]
1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 466-5989
(206) 466-5989

Joule

3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

The Kalbi burger is served at both Revel (pictured) and Joule, but the latter is served with horseradish and giardiniera (pickled toppings), which seems to be the general crowd pleaser.

[Photo Credit]
3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-5685
(206) 632-5685

La Bête

1802 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

La Bête's burger is on the fast-track to becoming a Seattle classic, one of those must-have burgers every Seattleite should experience once in their life. The La Bête Deluxe Painted Hills Burger has grilled onion, mushrooms, gruyere and remoulade. The bacon option really does this thing in. As one reader put it, "Best burger on the hill and one of the best in the city ."

[Photo Credit]
1802 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 329-4047
(206) 329-4047

Li'l Woody's

1211 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101

It should come as no surprise that Li'l Woody's made the list. But what is possibly more unexpected is that most people singled-out The Fig & the Pig burger (which happens to be chef Tamara Murphy's favorite ): Boat Street pickled figs, Hills Bacon, mayo and crumbled gorgonzola.

[Photo Credit]
1211 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 457-4148
(206) 457-4148

Spur Gastropub

113 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121

"Spur's burger with added pork belly is to die for!" exclaimed one reader. No doubt, their grass-fed beef burger is a staple on the gastropub's menu for a reason.

[Photo: Photo Credit]
113 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-6706
(206) 728-6706

Tavern Law

1406 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Tavern Law's natural beef burger is topped with red wine onion jam, provolone, and an optional slab of pork belly. "Juicy" is the word of the day.

[Photo Credit]
1406 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9734
(206) 322-9734

Two Bells Bar & Grill

2313 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

This commenter is correct when he pointed out the fact that clearly, everyone needed to be voting for Two Bells: "Ya'll need to get out more often! Two Bells tavern in Belltown is the jam. Doesn't have to be fancy to be good." The old-school tavern in Belltown did garner a few solid votes.

[Photo Credit]
2313 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-3050
(206) 441-3050

Uneeda Burger

4302 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103

Chef Maria Hines loves the Sonora Burger with roasted chili relish, jack cheese, cilantro. But this reader likes it less fussy: "Uneeda's grass-fed classic is a simple, tasty burger and only about 6 bucks."

[Photo Credit]
4302 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-2600
(206) 547-2600

Voilà!

2805 E Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112

This French bistro in Madison Valley often gets overlooked when it comes to rave-worthy burgers, but their Kobe classic with caramelized onions and brie should be added to your 'to eat' list ASAP. This reader writes, "Basic combo with high quality ingredients equals success."

[Photo Credit]
2805 E Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 322-5460
(206) 322-5460

Zippy's Giant Burgers

9614 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

The burgers at Zippy's in White Center have been a longtime standout, from the old-fashioned burger to April's burger of the month shown here. The Giddy Up Burger is a 1/3 lb. patty slathered in Zippy’s own BBQ sauce and topped with grilled onions, bacon, Tillamook white cheddar cheese, pickles, and lettuce. As one reader put it, "Seriously delicious meat, prepared properly and they have been great since they opened the doors!"

[Photo Credit]
9614 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 763-1347
(206) 763-1347

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