Indy's Best Burgers

Americans love hamburgers - it's a fact. According to a 2024 survey, burgers are among the top three most popular foods in the U.S., tied with fried chicken and bested only by French fries. As further proof of their dominance, chains where burgers are the star of the menu generated $110 billion in sales in 2024.

The burger's origins stretch far beyond America. Named after Hamburg, a region in Germany known for its cattle, the Hamburg steak was the first step toward what would become the sandwich we know and love today. Served on a plate (sans buns, if you can believe it), the steak was said to have become popular during the Industrial Revolution after an influx of German immigrants into New York.

While it may never be proven when and where the hamburger was first invented, the deliciously simple sandwich is here to stay. But who serves the best burger today?

To find the best of the best in the Indianapolis area, we compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants for burgers based on diners’ reviews as of March 2025. We included restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as “burgers” within a 10-kilometer radius of Indianapolis.

“The burger is an iconic American food that transcends borders and cultures,” said a Stacker spokesperson. “Whether you like yours classic, fancy, or somewhere in between, there's no denying the allure of a perfectly cooked patty sandwiched between two buns.”

#26. Nevermore Union Station

Rating: 3.0/5 (101 reviews)
Price level: $$
Address: 302 South Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
Categories: New American, Burgers, Pizza

#25. Big Woods Speedway

Rating: 3.5/5 (584 reviews)
Price level: $$
Address: 1002 Main St. Speedway, Indiana
Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Breweries

#24. Lucianas Mexican Restaurant

Rating: 3.8/5 (363 reviews)
Price level: $$
Address: 1850 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
Categories: Mexican, Salad, Burgers

#23. Punch Burger

Rating: 3.9/5 (173 reviews)
Price level: $$
Address: 550 East 96th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
Categories: Burgers

The Grub House

Rating: 3.9/5 (128 reviews)

Price level: $

Address: 1953 North College Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Fast Food

California Burger

Rating: 3.9/5 (130 reviews)

Address: 3502 West 16th St., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Burgers, American

Chilly Water Brewing Company

Rating: 3.9/5 (287 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 719 Virginia Ave. Ste 105, Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Breweries, Cheesesteaks, Burgers

BRU Burger Bar – Keystone

Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 8711 River Crossing Blvd. Ste 150, Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Burgers, New American, American

Wolfies Grill – Fishers

Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 7695 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, Indiana

Categories: American, Sports Bars, Burgers

Murphy’s Pubhouse South

Rating: 4.1/5 (148 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 6120 East Thompson Road Ste F, Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Irish Pub, Steakhouses, Burgers

Taylor’s Pub at Nora

Rating: 4.1/5 (108 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 1546 East 86th St., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Sandwiches

Rating: 4.1/5 (583 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 8487 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Burgers, Salad, Bars

317 Burger

Rating: 4.1/5 (536 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 915 East Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Burgers, Bars

Fat Dan’s Deli

Rating: 4.1/5 (291 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 410 East Michigan St., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Delis, Burgers, Sandwiches

Daredevil Hall

Rating: 4.1/5 (247 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 2721 East 86th St. Ste 180, Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Sports Bars

Alley Cat Lounge

Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)

Price level: $$

Address: 6267 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana

Categories: Lounges, Steakhouses, Burgers