Readers' Choice Readers’ Choice 2018: Hamburger Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Staff | October 1, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO Zuni Café (415) 552-2522 • zunicafe.com San Francisco’s Zuni Café opened in 1979 and won the James Beard Foundation Award for “Outstanding Restaurant” in 2003. Burgers are house-ground and grass-fed, served on grilled rosemary focaccia, with lots of choices of add-ons. Complemented by the perfect shoestring potatoes. Lots of other wonderful dining choices if not everyone in your party wants a burger. EAST BAY Wood Tavern OAKLAND (510) 654-6607 • woodtavern.net Wood Tavern in Oakland serves up a mean burger, with Niman Ranch beef served on a La Farine baguette and accompanied by fries and other trimmings. Patrons can add blue cheese, Emmentaler, cheddar or avocado. Also on the lunchtime menu: hot pastrami, cod and brisket sandwiches. SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA Jeffrey’s Hamburgers (650) 322-1959 MENLO PARK (650) 348-8698 SAN MATEO jeffreyshamburgers.com A blast from the past, Jeffrey’s Hamburgers with two locations on the Peninsula serves their hand-made, freshly ground burgers just like they did in the golden age of diners and soda fountains. Salads, shakes and burger bowls, too! NORTH BAY Phyllis’ Giant Burgers MILL VALLEY (415) 381-6010 • phyllisgiantburger.com Phyllis Giant Burgers in Mill Valley gives you what every burger-lover wants: more burger! At a full one-half pound of the finest ground chuck, you’ll love every bite. And…if beef isn’t your thing, you can opt for chicken, veggie or turkey burgers. View all of the Readers’ Choice 2018 Listings J. Staff Also On J. Have a Nosh Readers' Choice Readers’ Choice 2021: Fine Dining Readers' Choice Readers’ Choice 2018: Bakery/Bagel Readers' Choice Readers’ Choice 2019: Specialty/Gourmet Market Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up