West Palm Beach has emerged as one of the most dynamic food cities in Palm Beach County — and the burger scene is riding that momentum. Rooftop restaurants overlooking the Intracoastal, Clematis Street gastropubs, wagyu-focused wine bars, and Southern comfort kitchens all contribute to a lineup that keeps getting stronger. The burgers in West Palm Beach reflect a city in the middle of a culinary growth spurt, with talent and ambition to match.
This page covers the West Palm Beach burger scene — restaurant spotlights, new openings, Burger Wire coverage, chef features, and competition scouting across Palm Beach County. For our ranked list, visit our Best Burgers in West Palm Beach page.
Each July, the Boca Burger Battle fires up at Sanborn Square Park in nearby Boca Raton — where South Florida’s top chefs create original burgers and compete live for bragging rights. It’s the one night you can taste the best of the region’s burger talent all in one place. 🎟️ Get Tickets to the Boca Burger Battle
Round out your food calendar with the Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival and the Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle — signature South Florida events built for food lovers.
All Boca Burger Battle events are produced for Children’s Giving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making a real difference for children’s charities in South Florida.
Got a West Palm Beach burger recommendation we should feature? Drop it in the comments or get in touch. If you’re a restaurant and think you have a battle-worthy burger, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at BocaBurgerBattle@BocaRaton.com.
West Palm Beach has quietly become one of the most exciting food cities in South Florida — and the burger scene reflects that momentum. From rooftop kitchens overlooking the Intracoastal to Clematis Street gastropubs and neighborhood spots along Dixie Highway, the city’s restaurant landscape has matured fast. Wagyu-focused wine bars, Southern comfort houses, and inventive […]