The Crooked SpoonThe truck is no more, but try the burgers at their Clermont gastropub opening in July. 407-927-1587; thecrookedspn.comPine 22More than 300,000 ways to conjure up a burger.
22 E. Pine St., 407-574-2160; pine22.comOblivion TaproomBurgers with enough weight and flavor to stand up to rare drafts.
5101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-802-4800; obliviontaproom.comMatilda’s on ParkKangaroo burgers worth the waltz up Park Avenue.
358 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-951-5790; facebook.com/matildasonparkChimi KingDominican Burgers make you want to get your dembow on.
11937 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-535-6652; facebook.com/Chimiking1Hash House A Go GoServing “twisted farm food” for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
5350 International Drive, 407-370-4646; Hashhouseagogo.comTommy AddisonTommy promises casual American dining and he delivers with the Pimento cheese burger.
4120 S. Orange Ave., 407- 826-9990; tommyaddisons.comWhiskey Dicks”Devil Inside” burgers with “stiff drinks” to complement.
50 E Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801, 407- 540-0445; whiskeydicksorlando.comPioneers Western KitchenThe County Fair Burger combines funnel cake batter, donut glaze, and angus beef on a bun.
11845 E. Colonial Drive, (407) 203-3801; pioneersrestaurants.comFood, a full bar, and Knight life don’t disappoint.
12226 Corporate Blvd., 407-985-3980; thestationucf.comJohnny’s Fillin’ StationA longtime favorite of many in the city. 2631 S Ferncreek Ave.; 407-894-6900; johnnysfillinstation.comFive Guys Burgers and FriesThe best of the big chains (until we get an In-N-Out Burger). Various locations; fiveguys.comGiraffasFor less than $12, get a filet mignon burger with fries.
5415 International Drive, 407-641-1514; giraffas.comNona Tap RoomA solid half-pound patty marinated in Guinness.
9145 Narcoossee Road, 407-440-4594; nonataproom.comB&B JunctionTaking the farm-to-table approach seriously.
2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-513-4134; bbjunction.comBurgerFiA national chain with squishy-good burgers.
538 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-2010; burgerfi.comMarlow’s TavernThe “Everything and the Kitchen Sink” burger is impressively composed.
Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, 407-351-3627; marlowstavern.comThe Ravenous PigA dense burger befitting a proper gastropub.
1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-2333; theravenouspig.comRusTeakCertified Kobe burger is for certified burgermaniacs.
1568 Maguire Road, Ocoee, 407-614-3765; rusteakwinebar.comTeak Neighborhood GrillA wide array of toppings for the adventurous gastronome. 6400 Time Square Ave; 407-313-5111; teakorlando.comBurger 21A semi-prime number of options keeps it manageable.
4192 Conroy Road, 407-203-2848; also 11551 University Blvd., 407-985-3541; burger21.comBeth’s Burger BarOld-school approach, old-school pricing.
24 E. Washington St., 407-650-4950; bethsburgerbar.comJunior Colombian BurgerHand-formed patties and secret sauce. 5389 S. Kirkman Road, 407-355-3506; juniorcolombianburger.com