3 Best Burger Joints in Orange County, California

Looking for a big, juicy burger you can sink your teeth into? Orange County, California is home to a multitude of burger joints. In fact two very well known hamburger restaurants started right here in the OC - Ruby's Diner and Carl's Jr. Ruby's Diner opened their first location at the end of Balboa Pier in the early 80s. Besides California, Ruby's now has locations in Hawaii, New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Then there's Carl Karcher who opened Carl's Drive-In Barbecue in Anaheim in 1945. This was the start of a successful chain of fast food hamburger restaurants called Carl's Jr. Many other burger restaurants started and are thriving in Orange County. Let's take a look at three classic hamburger places sure to please even the toughest burger aficionado.

3 Great Burger Joints In Orange County - Knowlwood Restaurant

Over 50 years ago, Roy and Fay Knowlwood opened their first restaurant in Orangewood Ranch, now called Anaheim Hills. "Home of the World's Best Hamburger" since 1957, Knowlwood is a favorite hamburger joint for locals as well as visitors. Knowlwood has an extensive menu that includes breakfast, salads and sandwiches. But when you go, order the World's Best burger. It's what Knowlwood is all about. And don't forget the onion rings, a must side dish for the World's Best burger.

Knowlwood has 5 locations in Orange County - Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Irvine and Laguna Niguel.

Hours differ at each location, so check the website here before you go.

3 Great Burger Joints In Orange County - Brea's Best Burger

Brea's Best Burger is exactly what you'd expect from a burger joint that's a throw back to the good ol' days. The location isn't large but has plenty of booth seating inside. The staff is friendly and the service is great. Expect large crowds on the weekend, this place is well known. Brea's Best Burger has the best cheeseburger around. The burger is flame-broiled with wonderful seasonings making for a delicious eating experience.

Brea's Best Burger
707 S Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-2615

3 Great Burger Joints In Orange County - T.K. Burgers

T.K. Burgers was started in Orange County in 1986. The Newport Beach location quickly grew into 4 more burger joints due to popularity. T.K. Burgers has the freshest tasting burgers around. They pride themselves on not using any frozen ingredients. None of the restaurants use heating lamps or warmers of any kind. Besides wonderful tasting burgers, T.K. Burgers also serves great menu items such as: Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Ahi Steak Sandwich, Shiitake Burger as well as salads. Plus this place is easy on the wallet. The most expensive thing on the menu is the Ribeye Steak Sandwich at $5.99.

T.K. Burgers has 5 locations in Orange County - Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, two locations in Costa Mesa, and Mission Viejo. Check the website here for the address and phone number of any of the locations.

Hours:
Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sources:

http://rubysdiner.com/4-about_rubys/about_rubys.aspx
http://www.carlsjr.com/company/karcher/