Best burgers

[village2puzio]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

[Bill14564]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

(Taking a chance and responding to a first post)

The best burger is the one that you prefer, though everyone will have an opinion.

Square 1 has a large selection and usually has some promotion going on. World of Beer is tasty and has their $5.99 promotion on Monday. I've had both of those and go back regularly.

I've seen burgers at Cody's and RJ Gators that look really good though I haven't tried them.

There's always 5-Guys, Johnny Rockets, and Culvers.

And then there are the burgers I make at home.

[MartinSE]

I dunno, my doctor wont let me eat them any more - sigh... no one ever told me getting old would happen so fast!

[Michael G.]

American Legend has burgers on Mondays. :thumbup:

[TV-CO]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?
If you venture out of the villages just a little, downtown Leesburg has a couple of good restaurants. I had a really good burger at a place called The Brick & Barrel.

[mgkw1]

I agree that square 1 has a good burger. Of course it took me 5 times before I got to try one they have so many good things on their menu

[Stu from NYC]

Square one is good and also Too Jays

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I do.

If you mean which restaurants have the best burgers, I'd say most of them are pretty good, and they mostly taste the same. The only significant difference I could find was the choice of bun/bread and the topping options.

[Taltarzac725]

Palmer Legends Country Club - Spirits and Fine Dining - The Villages Florida (https://www.palmerlegendscc.com/)

I have not had one of their burgers since before 2020 but recall it was very good. Pricey even then though.

[jebartle]

I hear Miller's ale house is good.

[Taltarzac725]

Gourmet Burgers | Omaha Steaks (https://www.omahasteaks.com/buy/Meats/Gourmet-Burgers?src=AC1328&aid=607907&itmsuf=ALW&dsp=&partnerid=12549250480&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxI_7z-u-9wIVhGpvBB2zQQuHEAAYASAAEgJRk_D_BwE)

Buy some of these and you would probably have the best burgers at home while here in the Villages.

[Badger 2006]

Not in TV but in 16 years never found a better burger than Terry’s Sports Bar and Grill in Ocala.

[Keefelane66]

It’s ground beef 80-20 or 90-10 about a 1/3 of a pound flatten it place it on your home grill Lettuce Tomato and onion raw or grilled on a nice roll. Mine are as good as some of the $12 to $16 I see on menus in TV. There going on the grill in about 30min

[Stu from NYC]

It’s ground beef 80-20 or 90-10 about a 1/3 of a pound flatten it place it on your home grill Lettuce Tomato and onion raw or grilled on a nice roll. Mine are as good as some of the $12 to $16 I see on menus in TV. There going on the grill in about 30min

Gotta be a good tomato not one of those cardboard ones and come to think of it make it a bermuda onion:icon_wink:

[positiveinlife]

Millers Ale House by far the best burger!

[tophcfa]

In our birdcage on the Webber Grill by our pool.

[Babubhat]

A cast iron pan and oven can’t be beat. Cook like a steak. Texas Roadhouse if you must eat out

[Hifred]

I dunno, my doctor wont let me eat them any more - sigh... no one ever told me getting old would happen so fast!
Hi - My husband has mixed dyslipidemia and his cardiologist said he can have heart association beef which is meat that is 96% lean. I buy it at Aldi and Walmart. But you have to look at the heart association label. Then I chop canned mushrooms and black olives in it. I buy the liquid Campbells onion soup and put it in a pan and put the hamburger patties in that. You have to do that step because 96% lean meat can be dry but when cooking it in either beef broth or a liquid onion soup it makes the meat less dry. Then I put lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, low fat mayo, grilled and a thin slice of raw onion and it tastes really good while being lean. Hopefully if you get a taste for a burger although it is something you prepare yourself - it is a healthy substitute for what you would get in a restaurant.

[thevillages2013]

It’s ground beef 80-20 or 90-10 about a 1/3 of a pound flatten it place it on your home grill Lettuce Tomato and onion raw or grilled on a nice roll. Mine are as good as some of the $12 to $16 I see on menus in TV. There going on the grill in about 30min
Sounds tasty. We buy ground Chuck from Fresh Market and I make my own buns. Toppings are grilled onion, bacon, goat cheese topped with a slice of cheddar. I’m hungry now!

[La lamy]

Sounds tasty. We buy ground Chuck from Fresh Market and I make my own buns. Toppings are grilled onion, bacon, goat cheese topped with a slice of cheddar. I’m hungry now!

:bigbow:

[noslices1]

It’s ground beef 80-20 or 90-10 about a 1/3 of a pound flatten it place it on your home grill Lettuce Tomato and onion raw or grilled on a nice roll. Mine are as good as some of the $12 to $16 I see on menus in TV. There going on the grill in about 30min

I’m coming to YOUR house. When are you planning to make them again?

[Blackbird45]

There is a burger place called Burger-Fi that I always stop by in Gainsville and there was a recent posting that one is opening up here near the Trailwinds mall in Wildwood. Great burgers and shakes also I've been told they have great Veg-burgers though one has never touched my lips.

[thevillages2013]

:bigbow:

Well I just got tired of paying $3+ for buns that cost me about 35 cents to make plus they are better!

[thevillages2013]

Having a burger/cheeseburger in The Villages = having a “Cheeseburger in Paradise “ Jimmy Buffet

[Jowawagner]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Lopez pool bar. Really good!

[mkjelenbaas]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?
That is a great question for this site?? So subjective - wow!!

[Bay Kid]

Palmer Legends Country Club - Spirits and Fine Dining - The Villages Florida (https://www.palmerlegendscc.com/)

I have not had one of their burgers since before 2020 but recall it was very good. Pricey even then though.

Had one there a few weeks ago. Great burger.

[Teemotay]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Oak wood and Longhorn Steakhouse are both good as is Millers.

[Kms1506]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Culver’s Double Butter burger.

[dewilson58]

The burgers on top of the Bloody Mary's at RJ Gators in Sumter Square.

[VIN574]

I have always enjoyed Palmer's burger. Recently, I've found the burgers at Farmshed (https://www.farmsheddiner.com/) in Spanish Springs outstanding.

[msilagy]

There are no charbroiled 1/2 lb burgers in the Villages which is my preference. Most listings are for greasy burgers and that might be your choice. I would say the Chop House if I had to choose.

[Rzepecki]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Freddie’s in Ocala for the best fast food burger.

[OhioBuckeye]

I agree, everybody will have their opinion! Just try several different places.

[OhioBuckeye]

LOL, at my age I think my Dr. told me to quit eating because everything I told him I liked he said that was bad for ME for one reason or another. I eat a lot of chicken. Because everything else is bad for my blood pressure, cholesterol or glucose.

[flsteve]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Hands down==> BONEFISH GRILL. There is one on 466.

Surprising, but they have one of the top 3 cheeseburgers I have had going back to 1993:

1. Margaritaville, Orlando, 1993: had gravy on it with onions and Swiss cheese.
2. Twin Peaks Hilton, Phoenix 2005: seasoned beef patties and exceptional condiments.
2. Bonefish Grill, Merritt Island, 2012 and current: still top notch Kobe beef.

I have had many GREAT burgers in my life, but these were the BEST, and hard to finish eating just because I knew they would be gone when I did! :icon_wink:

[Stu from NYC]

In and Out burgers are great just a bit of a drive to get there for dinner

[Garywt]

Glenview has a pretty good burger.

[tophcfa]

The burgers on top of the Bloody Mary's at RJ Gators in Sumter Square.

We went there one time and they had a crabby Mary special, with a soft shell crab (with olives for eyes) on top of the Bloody Mary, yum!

[lawgolfer]

One of the best burgers, and a real bargain, is at Steak and Shake on 466 in front of Walmart.

All burgers are cooked to order, in sight (company logo is "In sight, it must be right"). Buns are toasted. French fries are very thin "shoestrings". The shakes are hand-made and are award winners. Sadly, due to the reduction in staff there is no longer table service and some favorites, such as the pot of baked beans, are not currently available.

The preparation is the same as it was in the 1930's when Gus Belt founded the chain in Bloomington, IL. Many of us would have starved when in college if not for Steak and Shake.

The kicker is that Steak and Shake has not raised its prices. Not only do you get a superior product, it is a bargain. The double cheeseburger combo with fries and a soft drink costs, roughly, $8.70 including tax!

Be certain to ask for the "pepper" bottle to sprinkle on the burger. It is a small bottle stuffed with very mild peppers in vinegar. Frankly, ground black pepper is probably hotter. However, it sure seemed exotic and daring in the Mid-West in the 1950's! Also, enjoy looking at the old photos on the walls of the restaurants, cars, and carhops from the 1950's.

[virtualcynthia]

Oakwood and Outback. Fast food burger, Five Guys. I was dragged to Culver’s the other and was pleasantly surprised at the seasoning. It is very tasty. I look forward to trying some of the recommendations.������

[RedChariot]

Well I just got tired of paying $3+ for buns that cost me about 35 cents to make plus they are better!

Recipe???

[vonpace]

Go to Steak and shake, and get a malt

[meridian5850]

In The Villages, I'd say Johnny Rocket's original cheeseburger.
Outside The Villages, Red Robin's original cheeseburger.

[Stu from NYC]

In The Villages, I'd say Johnny Rocket's original cheeseburger.
Outside The Villages, Red Robin's original cheeseburger.

Red Robin does have a nice burger and do like the unlimited fries.

[markusmom]

Closest thing I've found to In-n-Out is Culvers. I was hoping In-n-out would take up Florida's invitation to come here when California shut them down.
Utah has In-n-Out burgers because someone opened a fast food place called Cheddars and had the same menu and design. In-n-Out sued for copyright but lost so they opened a 5 restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley to compete. We were very grateful!
Anyone want to open a Cheddars here??

[Michael G.]

Here's my take on hamburgers.

With all the ingredients we put on burgers, lettuce, pickles, catsup, cheese, onions.

Then there's lean burgers, turkey burgers, vegetable burgers, God knows what else.

I swear we all could be eating ground dog meat, and nobody would notice the difference.

[2newyorkers]

Closest thing I've found to In-n-Out is Culvers. I was hoping In-n-out would take up Florida's invitation to come here when California shut them down.
Utah has In-n-Out burgers because someone opened a fast food place called Cheddars and had the same menu and design. In-n-Out sued for copyright but lost so they opened a 5 restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley to compete. We were very grateful!
Anyone want to open a Cheddars here??

There is a Cheddars in Ocala.

[gator17]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Best Burgers WILL be at Burger Fi, soon to open in Pinellas Plaza near the Beaumont development. They have a burger called the CEO that has burger that is a mix of American Wagyu and Brisket topped by a candied bacon and tomato relish; Swiss cheese; caramelized onions; and a truffle aioli. Get it with the Truffle style fries: Parmesan cheese and a truffle, garlic aioli.

[Bill14564]

Best Burgers WILL be at Burger Fi, soon to open in Pinellas Plaza near the Beaumont development. They have a burger called the CEO that has burger that is a mix of American Wagyu and Brisket topped by a candied bacon and tomato relish; Swiss cheese; caramelized onions; and a truffle aioli. Get it with the Truffle style fries: Parmesan cheese and a truffle, garlic aioli.

I believe that will be in the Beaumont development across the street from the Pinellas Plaza and just outside the Villages. (can't get there by golf cart). I'm looking forward to trying it.

[thevillages2013]

Recipe???

I have a bread machine that I use on the “dough setting “ to mix the dough and it rises a couple times. 1-1/4 cups warm water, 2tbsp olive oil , 1 tsp salt, 2tbsp sugar, 3cups bread flour and 1 tsp bread machine yeast. After the dough is ready I divide it into buns and it goes in the oven on 200 for 35 minutes then turn oven to 325 and cook until they look good. Brush with butter after taking them out of the oven. It sounds like a lot of work but the machines do all the work !

[southheart]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

I would have to say Wolfgang Puck! Also best meatball appetizer!!

[Stu from NYC]

I have a bread machine that I use on the “dough setting “ to mix the dough and it rises a couple times. 1-1/4 cups warm water, 2tbsp olive oil , 1 tsp salt, 2tbsp sugar, 3cups bread flour and 1 tsp bread machine yeast. After the dough is ready I divide it into buns and it goes in the oven on 200 for 35 minutes then turn oven to 325 and cook until they look good. Brush with butter after taking them out of the oven. It sounds like a lot of work but the machines do all the work !

We do something similar but use whole wheat flour and add to the rising times

[Marlene36]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Burgers are GREAT Here, plus their fries. Wednesdays is their BOGO burger special, great value and love the service too.
:bigbow:

[kkingston57]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Do not know the best burger but do recommend that you do not go to the pool bar at Nancy Lopez unless you like a well done burger. Have had good burgers at Codys and Millers Ale House.

I am finding out lately that this it is getting difficult to order a burger which is less cooked than medium and I do like a good rare or medium rare burger.

[kkingston57]

There is a burger place called Burger-Fi that I always stop by in Gainsville and there was a recent posting that one is opening up here near the Trailwinds mall in Wildwood. Great burgers and shakes also I've been told they have great Veg-burgers though one has never touched my lips.


They do have reasonably good taste, but can not be ordered by cooked temperature.

[Stu from NYC]

Do not know the best burger but do recommend that you do not go to the pool bar at Nancy Lopez unless you like a well done burger. Have had good burgers at Codys and Millers Ale House.

I am finding out lately that this it is getting difficult to order a burger which is less cooked than medium and I do like a good rare or medium rare burger.

Cody may have the best burgers but also the worst service we have seen since living here.

[thevillages2013]

We do something similar but use whole wheat flour and add to the rising times

Sometimes I substitute one cup of whole wheat flour . Makes a great bun

[Luggage]

I will say that Ruby Tuesdays had a one pound Burger that my wife had . She truly enjoyed it oh, but my real answer would be, make it at home on a grill with a simple recipe Chuck meat so there's a lot of fat, chop up some mushrooms to keep moisture in and some chopped mushrooms, is Montreal spices and salt and pepper and if you really want to get crazy put some American cheese in the middle between two patties, press the edges cook at medium heat and flip twice then go crazy and toast your buns and enjoy the best burger you'll ever have. Don't forget a slice of onion and tomato and lettuce on the sandwich as well. I truly believe everyone can make a better burger at home, then having one at a restaurant

[steve1025]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

My favorite is the Steakhouse Burger at Bob Evens at Colony. Comes with bacon and caramelized onions.

[me4vt]

Only you can answer that question, not someone for You!!!

[mkjelenbaas]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?
What if my tastes are different from yours - who is to say who is right???

[krisbogey]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Fast food - Culvers and Steak n Shake
Restaurant- Palmers, Bonefish
Grill and Chop House
I don’t like greasy burgers either.

[Freeda]

Cody's. They're made from steak scraps and ha e a charcoal grilled taste.

[fdpaq0580]

Best burger? Depends on what you are in the mood for and your taste. Try putting some kimchi on your next burger and kick it up a notch.

[SusanStCatherine]

Meat District - Shaq burgers - Half pound Angus brisket, short ribs, and chuck. $18 for four in a pack.

We've been getting these fresh in the ground beef section from Publix when they have them in stock. We love them. Our guests are always impressed. I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these are great.

I know you asked about restaurants, but for the sake of others on this post, I felt obligated to share this information.

[Tillson1]

Farmshed Spanish Springs. By far the best

[Kbbrown]

We go out of the villages into Leesburg place called Ramshackle. It is worth the trip to have a great burger.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Who has the best burgers in The Villages?

Other than mine, Culver’s.

[Schmitth]

Too Jays has the best burgers by far

[Ken Nelson]

Haven't found the best burger yet....but will try all of your suggestions....worst is RJ Gators....in Sumpter.

[Stu from NYC]

We go out of the villages into Leesburg place called Ramshackle. It is worth the trip to have a great burger.

Have had other things there not impressed but might try the burger.

[OpusX1]

Meat District - Shaq burgers - Half pound Angus brisket, short ribs, and chuck. $18 for four in a pack.

We've been getting these fresh in the ground beef section from Publix when they have them in stock. We love them. Our guests are always impressed. I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these are great.

I know you asked about restaurants, but for the sake of others on this post, I felt obligated to share this information.

We tried these burgers and they are great! I suppose if you wanted to purchase a meat grinder you could make them yourself but not worth the trouble for us.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

To declare anything the best implies having sampled everything. I haven't tried many of the recommendations in this thread but my favorite burger during my eight years in TV was at IHOP.

[Stu from NYC]

To declare anything the best implies having sampled everything. I haven't tried many of the recommendations in this thread but my favorite burger during my eight years in TV was at IHOP.

IHOP who would have thought?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I would have to say Wolfgang Puck! Also best meatball appetizer!!

I agree. But Gators Dockside are very good as well.

[Jayhawk]

Recipe???

It's a document and list of ingredients for how to cook or bake things. But that's not important right now. And don't call me Shirley.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[bilcon]

No one for Beef O'Brady's. I thought they were great.

[Topspinmo]

Nothing like Mickey D Big Mac with stale bun. Or cheese burger that’s been setting on the rack for while……….but at least the fries are good, when there fresh out of deep fryer.