Best Burgers in Williamsburg

The short answer

Best burger in Williamsburg: Diner8.4 · #31 citywide

Scored by Brotherly Burgers. Updated July 2026.

Williamsburg has 5 ranked burgers and a surprisingly deep roster. Diner (8.4) leads with a seasonal patty in a 1927 dining car that changes with the market and rewards repeat visits. The Snail (7.4) is a neighborhood bistro with a solid burger from the team behind Lilia. Emmy Squared (7.3) brings Detroit-style energy to a more casual setting. Peter Luger (5.2) and OhBoy (5.1) round out the lower end, with Peter Luger proving that a legendary steakhouse reputation does not automatically translate to burgers. Williamsburg has the most ranked burgers of any Brooklyn neighborhood outside Greenpoint.

Restaurants: 8
Burgers ranked: 5
Avg score: 6.7