Fort Lauderdale runs one of the deepest burger benches in the state. From Las Olas Boulevard institutions to Oakland Park neighborhood dives and Wilton Manors cult favorites, this city’s burger culture spans every style and price point — gourmet builds, Argentine smash burgers, Southern-fried creations, and massive half-pounders that have earned national attention. The burgers in Fort Lauderdale tell the story of a city that’s always been serious about food.
This page covers the Fort Lauderdale burger scene — new openings, restaurant features, Burger Wire coverage, chef profiles, and competition news from across Broward County. For our ranked list, visit our Best Burgers in Fort Lauderdale page.
The Boca Burger Battle returns every July to Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton for South Florida’s ultimate burger showdown — where chefs create original, off-menu burgers and compete for top honors in front of a live crowd. Fort Lauderdale chefs have been among the fiercest competitors year after year. 🎟️ Get Tickets to the Boca Burger Battle
Mark your calendar for the Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival and the Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle — two essential food events for anyone plugged into the South Florida dining scene.
Every Boca Burger Battle event is produced in support of Children’s Giving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making a difference for children’s charities throughout South Florida.
Know a Fort Lauderdale burger joint that belongs on our radar? Tell us in the comments. If you’re a restaurant and think you have a battle-worthy burger, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at BocaBurgerBattle@BocaRaton.com.
Miami’s 10 best burgers — from Blue Collar’s legendary dry-aged cheeseburger to Cowy Burger’s SOBEWFF award-winning smash, curated by the team behind the Boca Burger Battle.
The 10 best burgers in Fort Lauderdale — from Southern Living’s most legendary burger joint to GQ’s Best Burger in America, curated by the team behind the Boca Burger Battle.