St. Pete might be beach‑bar central, but locals are downright picky about their burgers.
From old‑school drive‑ins to craft‑beer joints, these five spots get named over and over when someone asks, “Okay, but where’s the best burger in St. Pete?”
1. Engine No. 9
In the Edge District, Engine No. 9 is basically St. Pete’s unofficial burger HQ. It’s a narrow, sports‑bar‑ish space packed with TVs, beer, and a burger menu that reads like a novel.
Patties are thick, juicy, and cooked to order, and the topping combos are where it really shines—think goat cheese and bacon jam, green chiles and pepper jack, or blue cheese and hot sauce…