What is the best burgers restaurant in Portland?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Next Level Veggie Grill is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 75/100.

How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Portland?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Portland to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Portland, OR

Best Burgers in Portland.

Harry currently ranks 5 burgers spots in Portland, scoring 64–75 on the Harry Score. Prices run $ to $$.

A burger is an engineering problem. Structure first — it has to survive being held. Then fat, seasoning, and a bun that knows its job is to hold, not to star. Harry is unmoved by brioche towers, gold leaf, and anything requiring a skewer. The patty either earns it or it doesn't.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 12 July 2026

Next Level Veggie Grill

vegan · hamburger

4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #762 of 3,983 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Slow Bar

bar · hamburger

533 SE Grand Ave, Portland

4.5 across 923 Google reviews; compact & low-lit spot with big stylish booths known for its burgers & ample….

Harry

Worth It

Hostel Cafe

brunch · pub

1810 NW Glisan St, Portland

4.5 across 450 Google reviews; sandwiches, burgers, breakfasts & beers served in an intimate, chill venue with a….

Harry

Worth It

Philly Cheese House & Doughlicious Pizza (Halal حلال)

hamburger · burgers

426 SW 3rd Ave, Portland

4.6 across 228 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Boomers

barbecue · hamburger

1335 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland

4.2 across 1.5k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about burgers in Portland

What is the best burgers restaurant in Portland?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Next Level Veggie Grill is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 75/100.
How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Portland?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Portland to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Burgers in Portland.

Harry currently ranks 5 burgers spots in Portland, scoring 64–75 on the Harry Score. Prices run $ to $$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 12 July 2026

Next Level Veggie Grill

vegan · hamburger

4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #762 of 3,983 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Slow Bar

bar · hamburger

533 SE Grand Ave, Portland

4.5 across 923 Google reviews; compact & low-lit spot with big stylish booths known for its burgers & ample….

Harry

Worth It

Hostel Cafe

brunch · pub

1810 NW Glisan St, Portland

4.5 across 450 Google reviews; sandwiches, burgers, breakfasts & beers served in an intimate, chill venue with a….

Harry

Worth It

Philly Cheese House & Doughlicious Pizza (Halal حلال)

hamburger · burgers

426 SW 3rd Ave, Portland

4.6 across 228 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Boomers

barbecue · hamburger

1335 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland

4.2 across 1.5k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about burgers in Portland

What is the best burgers restaurant in Portland?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Next Level Veggie Grill is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 75/100.
How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Portland?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Portland to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.