i'm shocked to see the parker meridien burger place reviewed here, but you are correct. after checking out several of the well known "best burger" places in the city, i agree that this place is the best. there are other places that do better toppings, but the quality and taste of the meat at the parker meridien is what makes this burger the best.

kim, NYC, NY

Best steakhouse in NY....without a doubt: Peter Luger in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (just go across the williamsburg bridge and follow the crowds)
2nd best: Keens on 36th between 6th and 5th...old Irish pub with thick and juicy porterhouse.
Advice to all: bring your wallet

Roy, New York, US

I agree with previous comments regarding Lounge 47(Long island), definately worth the trip, gorgeous grub, great service and very cool bar.

Jon Dufty, Bournville, Birmingham, UK

While all you NYC guys are on here... What's the best steakhouse in Manhattan? I'm over in a few weeks time and want to go to a really good one!

AT, London,

PJ Clarks, NYC

dave , NYC, USA, NYC

Good choice. Now the line at Shake Shack will be shorter. Thanks for steering the tourists somewhere else!

NYC Native, NY, USA

I do not agree with Shireen from England, i visited lounge 47 last month and the burgers are not just the best in town they are the worlds best. Fantastic burgers and stunning surroundings.

jon hawes, leicester, leicestershire

JG Melon at Upper East Side does a mean traditonal American burger and has been there since the year dot and is local haunt to New Yorkers.

Amanda, London,

We ate the best at Chumleys in Greenwich Village - a former speakeasy with great atmosphere. However, my daughter in New York says the Shake Shack!

J Bailey, St John, Jersey, Channel Islands

Having just returned from NY I can confidently say that the best burger and the best hostess reside at Lounge 47, Long Island City. The food is fabulous and the venue is unpretentious and very cool!

Lisa Richardson, Lichfield, Staffs

The Spotted Pig burger is the best in the city.

lewis, new York, nY

Best burger in town - gotta be the mouth wateringly delicious pork burger served at Lounge 47 - Long island city - YUM!

shireen , england,

Island Burger every time for me. 766 9th Ave.

David, London, England

I visited New York in June this year and found the best burger at Lounge 47, located at 4710, Vernon Blvd, Long Island City. Beats a Manhattan burger every time. //Roger.

Roger Bragg, Birmingham, United Kingdom

"...outsiders, tourists and the bridge-and-tunnel crowd ..."
Ummmm...that's YOU Paul. Please don't spread the word to the rest of your "crowd." Thank you.

Thomas, NYC, USA

Enjoyed The Burger Joint a few times last year but for my money, Corner Bistro's the best.

andygez, Manchester,

It is really quite something to find this burger joint in the posh Parker Meridian. I went last year and really enjoyed the burger. The trick to finding it easily in these upmarket surroundings is to enter by the E 56th Street entrance, through the door and go straight ahead - you will see the brown/ black curtain and there it is, a tiny entrance to the left of the curtain. But don't all go or we will never get a seat.

Moira Buckley, London, England

You will find the best hamburger in Manhattan at a small cafe on the corner of Madison Avenue and E 74th Street. The place is tiny with only a few tables but you also can sit by the counter where you can see the action, but what a result and full of new yorkers !!

T Finch, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

I still go for the Shake Shack burger and frozen concrete any day.

Teresa, New York, NY

Actually the best burgers can be found in a little place in Paris, it's right under your nose. But there is no way I'm letting anyone know! A good burger in Paris? I couldn't believe it either, but these burgers are sumptious.

Marjorie Dawes, Belize,

The Burger joint at Le Parker is the best burger in NYC without doubt. it is truely awesome and so authentic! We stayed at Le Parker in July 2005 for a week and we put on pounds eating the burgers! Another little gem at the Le Parker is the rooftop swimming pool, it is literaly on the 42nd floor and has a walk around sun deck that overlooks central park, the east river and the whole of manatten. Great for a cool off after a busy day siteseeing in the heat of July. Its speciality breakfast restaurant is also famous throughout New York. It Is a great hotel in a great location.

joe peel, Hartshead, West Yorkshire

What about Ruby's at Nolita - pretty good even for a non burger fan and slightly more choice then above, though not much. http://www.rubyscafe.us/

Xuelei Jessica Li, Hong Kong,

best burger in nyc is hands down at Walkers on North Moore. Best Fries too. beware though theres nothing else on the menu worth trying!

bg, nyc, usa

Many of us here in New York, or New Yawk as we like to say, don't even know about this place; and we'd like to keep it that way. Oh well, I guess we can expect to see lots of Brits lining up for a great New York burger.

Now about Grey's Papaya on Broadway and 72nd street. Please don't tell the world about their hot dogs!

Dan Hammer, White Plains, NY