Top 10 Best Cheeseburgers in Florida

Florida's burger scene has a lot more depth than people give it credit for. Across the state, you can find everything from waterfront dive-bar legends and butcher-shop burgers to smash-burger specialists, award-winning South Florida favorites, Space Coast staples, and small-town drive-in classics. This Discovery Matt Food Map ranking highlights cheeseburger restaurants that stand out for burger-specific reputation, awards, longevity, local credibility, and geographic spread across Florida. The goal is to balance iconic institutions with newer restaurants that locals are genuinely excited about right now.

1. 1

   Le Tub Saloon

   Hollywood

   Le Tub Saloon takes the top spot because it has one of the strongest burger legends in Florida. The waterfront Hollywood restaurant says GQ Magazine declared its burger 'America's Best Burger' in 2006, and Oprah later praised it as well. Its oversized, hand-pattied, char-grilled burger and long-running Intracoastal dive-bar atmosphere make it one of the most iconic burger experiences in the state.

   Known for: Oversized char-grilled burgers, waterfront dive-bar atmosphere, national burger fame

2. 2

   Babe's Meat & Counter

   Palmetto Bay

   Babe's Meat & Counter is the strongest South Florida butcher-shop burger pick. The Palmetto Bay butcher shop and restaurant serves house-made sausages, burgers, croquetas, sandwiches, and other butcher-shop comfort food. It also won both the professional category and People's Choice award at Palmetto Bay's 2026 Battle of the Buns, giving it one of the clearest current burger credentials in South Florida.

   Known for: Butcher-shop burgers, house-made meats, Palmetto Bay burger awards

3. 3

   Carolina Jax

   Jacksonville

   Carolina Jax gives North Florida a true heavyweight burger representative. The Jacksonville restaurant is known for creative smash burgers, bold toppings, and a serious burger-first identity that has helped it build a strong local following. It ranks this high because it brings real North Florida representation to the list while still feeling competitive with the biggest burger names in the state.

   Known for: Smash burgers, creative toppings, Northeast Florida burger reputation

4. 4

   Engine No. 9

   St. Petersburg

   Engine No. 9 gives the Tampa Bay area one of Florida's strongest burger destinations. The St. Petersburg restaurant has long been associated with gourmet burgers, big flavors, and a bar-and-grill setting that locals continue to support. Its reputation in the Tampa Bay burger conversation makes it one of the most defensible top-five choices in the state.

   Known for: Gourmet burgers, St. Petersburg favorite, Tampa Bay burger credibility

5. 5

   Charm City Burger Company

   Deerfield Beach

   Charm City Burger Company is one of South Florida's most established independent burger names. The Deerfield Beach restaurant has built its reputation around creative burgers, a strong local following, and years of recognition in Florida burger conversations. It ranks this high because it has both staying power and real burger-specific credibility.

   Known for: Award-winning burgers, Deerfield Beach staple, South Florida burger credibility

6. 6

   Skinny Louie

   Miami

   Skinny Louie is the newer-school smash-burger pick with serious momentum. The Miami-born burger spot has gained attention for crisp-edged patties, a tight menu, and a modern burger style that has connected strongly with South Florida diners. It lands just outside the top five because it is newer than several institutions above it, but its current burger buzz is too strong to ignore.

   Known for: Smash burgers, Miami burger buzz, newer-school burger energy

7. 7

   Burger Rob's

   Titusville

   Burger Rob's gives the Space Coast a very credible small-city burger pick. The family-owned Titusville spot is known for smash burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and playful sides like Mexican street corn fries. Its menu has enough creativity and local personality to stand out beyond a typical neighborhood burger shop.

   Known for: Smash burgers, Mexican street corn fries, Titusville local favorite

8. 8

   The Burger Place

   Melbourne

   The Burger Place is another strong Space Coast inclusion, but it has enough local credibility to stand on its own. Visit Space Coast says it serves one of the best burgers in the area, with 100% pure ground beef, homemade buns, homemade fries, and handmade shakes. Its old-school downtown Melbourne burger-shop feel gives it a classic Florida local-spot identity.

   Known for: Homemade buns, homemade fries, handmade shakes, classic burger-shop appeal

9. 9

   Garbo's Grill

   Key West

   Garbo's Grill gives the Florida Keys a deserving burger entry. The Key West favorite is known for casual island food, including burgers, tacos, burritos, and other laid-back comfort dishes. Its food-truck energy and Keys personality make it a strong geographic addition to the list.

   Known for: Key West food-truck energy, burgers and tacos, island casual food

10. 10

    Bev's Better Burgers

    High Springs

    Bev's Better Burgers rounds out the list as a North Central Florida small-town favorite. The High Springs burger joint is known for made-to-order burgers, fries, shakes, and a welcoming local atmosphere. It helps keep the ranking from becoming too South Florida or Tampa Bay heavy while giving a smaller Florida community a deserving place on the Food Map.

    Known for: Made-to-order burgers, fries, shakes, High Springs local favorite