The Best Burger in Michigan
Looking for the best burger in Michigan? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Michigan. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Michigan a try. If you find a better burger in Michigan let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Michigan and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Spike’s Keg O’ Nails
Grayling, MI
Spike’s Keg ‘O’ Nails restaurant has been in business since 1933 and is currently recognized for being the “Meeting Place of the North”. The restaurant was also the recipient of the Peoples Choice Award for: Best Burger, Best Fish Fry, and Best Service.
Dagwood’s Tavern and Grill
Lansing, MI
Dagwood’s Tavern and Grill has been a favorite of place in Lansing to get a bite to eat and enjoy a beer (or two) since the 1940’s. They are a relaxed place where you can come, have a few drinks, enjoy some great food, love the fantastic prices, and feel right at home.
Wahlburgers
Detroit, MI
Stella’s Lounge
Grand Rapids, MI
Stella’s Lounge’s menu goes way beyond the typical freezer bag to fryer crap you find at a lot of bars. Their famous giant stuffed burgers were named Best in America by GQ in 2012 and Best in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. They even make their own vegetarian and vegan burgers, beer-battered avocados and stuffed tots. They also have over 250 kinds of whiskey for your sipping pleasure. Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American (including some Michigan-made varieties), they cover the map.
Harrison Roadhouse
East Lansing, MI
Their open patio, greenhouses, and friendly “Roadie” regulars, will make your time spent with them more fun than allowed. Fresh food, cocktails, great service, tremendous music, and the Roadie Spartan Spirit rule.
Miller’s Bar
Dearborn, MI
Miller’s Bar has been in business since 1941 and is currently known for being the home of the world famous ground round. The restaurant’s most popular dishes include onion rings, french fries, and grilled chicken sandwich.
Mercury Burger & Bar
Detroit, MI
Olympic Broil
Lansing, MI
The Electric Cheetah
Grand Rapids, MI
Lucky’s Steak Houses
Bay City, MI
Lucky’s Steak Houses specializes in offering steaks, ribs, seafood, and desserts. The Lucky’s Steak Houses selection of burgers currently include Old Fashioned Burger, Philly Style Burger, and Mushroom & Swiss Burger.










