Monmouth’s Best Burger Is Crowned
These eateries have the classic bites and loaded creations that have the county flipping out.
There’s still time to squeeze in a few more great burgers before summer slips away. Whether you like yours piled high with toppings, perfectly simple with lettuce and tomato or crowned with a gooey slice of cheese, Monmouth County has plenty of places that know how to do a burger right.
And with National Cheeseburger Day coming up on Sept. 18, there’s no better excuse to make one more summer burger run. We’ve rounded up some of the county’s best, including the top three selections from the 2026 Readers’ Choice contest (congrats to Barnacle Bill’s on its first-place win!) and other highly rated local spots.
So fire up your appetite, grab some napkins and celebrate the unofficial end of burger season with a patty (or two) worth savoring.
- Barnacle Bill’s, 1 First St., Rumson, 732.747.8396
- Burger Bros, 460 Rte. 520, Marlboro, 732.772.0300
- Burger Kraze, 1215A Rte. 35, Middletown, 732.887.1247
- The Chubby Pickle, 23 Bay Ave., Highlands, 732.872.7000
- DeVito’s Dogs & Grille, 455 Rte. 36, Middletown, 732.687.8124
- Grand Tavern, 1105 Sixth Ave., Neptune City, 732.774.0120
- Hey Burger NJ, 180 Rte. 36, Keansburg, 732.769.2300
- Pour House Restaurant, 640 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, 732.842.4337
- The Squire at Branches, 123 Monmouth Rd., West Long Branch, 866.778.4738
- Triumph Brewing Company, 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, 732.852.7300
Who serves your favorite burger in Monmouth County? Share your burger photos with us on Instagram @monmouthmagazine.
