Rochester's Best Burgers

TRATA's Cajun Burger

Restaurant: TRATA, 145 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620, (585) 270-5460
 
 
Chef: Aaron Bolten
TRATA proudly boasts about their burger bar, presenting its diners with anything from the classic all American to the indulgent kobe beef burger. With so many options to choose from it was almost impossible to pick which one was the best, but it was the uniqueness of the Cajun Burger that caught my attention. . . read more 

-Jessica Gilgurd, A-List Contributor

 

The 2Vine Burger  
Restaurant: 2Vine, 24 Winthrop Street, Rochester (585) 454-6020 

 
Chef: Gino Ruggiero 
Owner Jerry Serafine has spent his life working in the food industry in one form or another, cultivating his love for great food as well as great service, which is why the 2Vine Burger is made in house with freshly ground beef, creating a juicy and flavorful burger  ...read more  
- Allison Zimmer, A-List Contributor

 

 

Tapas  50/50 Burger
Restaurant: Tapas 177 Lounge ,  177 St. Paul Street, Rochester (585) 262-2090

 

Chef: Justin Ealy 
Not your average burger, Tapas 50 /50 burger is a blend of 1/2 short rib meat and 1/2 applewood smoked bacon, hence the name.  The unique flavor is nothing short of delicious.  The burger came out a nice medium rare with a respectable char.  Not a huge crust, but just enough to give you a little texture at the top of each bite ...read more 

 -Amy Riposo A-List Editor 

 

Char Burger
Restaurant: Char Steak and Lounge, 550 East Ave, Rochester (585) 241-7100

 

Chef: Jeremy Nucelli
The defining characteristic of Char is its Best in Quality approach. While a burger may sound simple, a burger made with ingredients that are the very best in quality is something much more sophisticated and complex in flavor and experience than anything you can get at your neighborhood diner ... read more 

-Allison Zimmerman, A-List Contributor

 

 

 

 

 

 

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