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18 Burgers to Order for Takeout and Delivery Around D.C.

Prime to-go options for the comfort food classic

by Tierney Plumb
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Order Little Pearl’s famous burger early before it sells out.
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by Tierney Plumb
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Beef is an elusive commodity at grocery stores these days, which means going the restaurant route may be the best way to feed a burger craving.

Plenty of Eater D.C.’s essential burgers are still available on menus around town while the coronavirus crisis has limited restaurants to takeout and delivery. More restaurants are also hopping on the burger bandwagon leading into Memorial Day weekend. There’s a burger in Alta Strada’s new weekday lunch menu, Dupont’s SaufHaus has a $10 “Captain Ovi” Burger on its brand new takeout menu, and Petworth’s Pom Pom just rolled out an at-home burger box option with two bottles of wine from its online store, Seco.

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Quarry House Tavern

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The beloved basement bar sells takeout burgers — with tots, of course — and 32-ounce beers during the pandemic. Choose from over a dozen options, like Netflix & Chili Burger, Kraut-burg, or the Morning Glory (with a fried egg). On Mondays, buy a burger and get the second half-off.

8401 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 844-5504
(301) 844-5504
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Joyous 1/2 Price Burger Mondays. Today you can order one QH Burger and get the second one half off!! ⠀ Our burger menu has 13 Quarry House specialties including our Southwest Burger, Netflix & Chili Burger, Kraut-burg, and the Morning Glory (w/ a fried egg!). ⠀ Share with your quarantine fam or just try a couple varieties yourself.⠀ Don't forget the TOTS!⠀ ⠀ How to order: QuarryHouseTavern.com for curbside pick-up. Or UberEats for Delivery (food only, no delivery booze). ⠀ ⠀ ⚠️ FYI: Our pick up station is at sidewalk level at the top of the QH stairs. You may park in the lane in front for pick-up. ⠀ ⠀ Please make sure to maintain a 6-foot distance from staff and other customers.⠀ ⠀ And please wear a mask.

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The Avenue

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The upper Northwest staple combines with sister spot Capital Crab for a surf-and-turf takeout menu that features its hit burger. Certified Angus beef patties join all the traditional cheeseburger accoutrements (shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and American cheese) but swaps ketchup for its tangy house “Avenue” sauce.

5540 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
(202) 244-4567
(202) 244-4567

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Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen

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The Brookland neighborhood mainstay reopened for takeout and delivery, bringing back its beloved Colonel burger (certified Angus beef, pickled onions, Tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon on a Brioche bun). Served with hand-cut fries, chips or a side salad.

3126 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
(202) 636-0050
(202) 636-0050

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Primrose

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Brookland’s French wine bar has flipped into a new carryout operation dubbed Larry’s Chicken and Cheeseburgers. Phone in orders for the familiar “Larry Burger” (white American cheese, onion jam, mayo, steak fries). Make it a double for $6 more.

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
(202) 248-4558
(202) 248-4558

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Mintwood Place

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Recently installed executive chef Harper McClure frequently switches up the to-go dinner menu at the Adams Morgan brasserie, but Mintwood’s longstanding burger stays put. His is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, Marie Rose sauce, pickle roulade, and cheddar, accompanied by French fries.

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732
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Lucky Buns

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Chef Alex McCoy’s Adams Morgan hangout is devoted to burgers that top Creekstone Farms beef with international condiments like bacon XO jam or pickled beetroot. An expanded lineup of burgers are available at 5 p.m. for takeout or delivery.

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 506-1713
(202) 506-1713
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garden district

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The Logan Circle beer garden and barbecue joint is a low-key option for one the best cheeseburgers in town. Order a burger basket, and supplement it with fried onion rings, fired pickle spears, or hush puppies. — Gabe Hiatt

1801 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
A burger with pickles and tomatoes on a seasame bun sits on a blue and white checkered paper.
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Annabelle

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Chef Frank Ruta, who crafted a legendary D.C. burger during his Palena days, now makes a Barlow burger that riffs on a Reuben with Angus beef, pastrami and kraut that are cured in house, gruyere, and “Two Thousand Island” dressing. Available for takeout and delivery nightly.

2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 916-5675
(202) 916-5675

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Le Diplomate

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The signature Burger Americain made the cut on the condensed takeout menu at Stephen Starr’s Logan Circle brasserie. The French-ified take on a Big Mac comes with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce, and pommes frites.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333
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Duke's Grocery

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The East London-style pub’s three D.C. locations offer its popular Proper burger (gouda, pickles, charred onions, sweet chili sauce, garlic aioli, brioche bun) for pickup or delivery. Duke’s is also auctioning off bottles rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, with all proceeds to benefit local pandemic relief efforts for SOME (So Others Might Eat).

1513 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 733-5623
(202) 733-5623

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Reverie

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Chef Johnny Spero has kept his modern gastronomy burger on rotating pick-up menus during the pandemic. It features ground dry-aged ribeye, a square of molded, smoked cheddar, smoked special sauce, onions stewed in butter, and miso pickles. Zapp’s Voodoo potato chips come on the side.

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 808-2952
(202) 808-2952

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The Capital Burger - To Go Available

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The Capital Grille’s offshoot burger joint has a lunch and dinner takeout menu in Mt. Vernon Triangle. The signature Capital Burger is dubbed “a take on French onion soup you can hold in your hands,” topped with caramelized onions, gooey Wisconsin Grand cru gruyère, and shallot aioli.

1005 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-0414
(202) 638-0414
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A Baked Joint

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La Betty, the comfort food spot from the owners of the Baked & Wired bakery, is temporarily closed, but Mt. Vernon Triangle regulars order its cast iron-seared burgers on pan de mie buns from A Baked Joint next-door. Fries and special sauce come on the side. — G.H.

430 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-6985
(202) 408-6985

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Proper 21

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The downtown sports bar just reopened for takeout and delivery with to-go cocktails, beer, wine, and its eponymous Proper Burger: a 7-ounce Angus beef patty topped with white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and caramelized onions on a potato bun. Each to-go order comes with a surprise “thank you” gift.

1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 847-3674
(202) 847-3674

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Red Apron Butcher

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Find Nate Anda’s Red Apron burgers on to-go menus in Mosaic District and Penn Quarter. For the burger purist, it’s hard to beat the Red Apron original with cheddar, shredded iceberg lettuce, island sauce, onion, pickles, and a tomato. 

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 524-5244
(202) 524-5244
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Good Stuff Eatery (Multiple locations)

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Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn’s family-run chain offers pickup and delivery for farmhouse burgers and toasted marshmallow shakes in Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Crystal City. — G.H.

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-8222
(202) 543-8222

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Little Pearl

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The Michelin-starred Capitol Hill cafe offers its famed cheeseburger (brisket and dry-aged strip loin, cheddar, caramelized onions) for takeout and frequently sells out night to night. Round out the meal with a bottle of wine or a batch of cocktails.

921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 618-1868
(202) 618-1868

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The Salt Line

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Navy Yard’s acclaimed raw bar just reopened as “TSL To-Go,” which means chef Kyle Bailey’s destination smash burger is back for takeout and delivery. His version involves two ground chuck patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, and a potato bun.

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 506-2368
(202) 506-2368
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Quarry House Tavern

8401 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The beloved basement bar sells takeout burgers — with tots, of course — and 32-ounce beers during the pandemic. Choose from over a dozen options, like Netflix & Chili Burger, Kraut-burg, or the Morning Glory (with a fried egg). On Mondays, buy a burger and get the second half-off.

8401 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 844-5504
(301) 844-5504
View this post on Instagram

Joyous 1/2 Price Burger Mondays. Today you can order one QH Burger and get the second one half off!! ⠀ Our burger menu has 13 Quarry House specialties including our Southwest Burger, Netflix & Chili Burger, Kraut-burg, and the Morning Glory (w/ a fried egg!). ⠀ Share with your quarantine fam or just try a couple varieties yourself.⠀ Don't forget the TOTS!⠀ ⠀ How to order: QuarryHouseTavern.com for curbside pick-up. Or UberEats for Delivery (food only, no delivery booze). ⠀ ⠀ ⚠️ FYI: Our pick up station is at sidewalk level at the top of the QH stairs. You may park in the lane in front for pick-up. ⠀ ⠀ Please make sure to maintain a 6-foot distance from staff and other customers.⠀ ⠀ And please wear a mask.

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The Avenue

5540 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

The upper Northwest staple combines with sister spot Capital Crab for a surf-and-turf takeout menu that features its hit burger. Certified Angus beef patties join all the traditional cheeseburger accoutrements (shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and American cheese) but swaps ketchup for its tangy house “Avenue” sauce.

5540 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
(202) 244-4567
(202) 244-4567

Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen

3126 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

The Brookland neighborhood mainstay reopened for takeout and delivery, bringing back its beloved Colonel burger (certified Angus beef, pickled onions, Tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon on a Brioche bun). Served with hand-cut fries, chips or a side salad.

3126 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
(202) 636-0050
(202) 636-0050

Primrose

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brookland’s French wine bar has flipped into a new carryout operation dubbed Larry’s Chicken and Cheeseburgers. Phone in orders for the familiar “Larry Burger” (white American cheese, onion jam, mayo, steak fries). Make it a double for $6 more.

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
(202) 248-4558
(202) 248-4558

Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Recently installed executive chef Harper McClure frequently switches up the to-go dinner menu at the Adams Morgan brasserie, but Mintwood’s longstanding burger stays put. His is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, Marie Rose sauce, pickle roulade, and cheddar, accompanied by French fries.

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732
Mintwood Place/official photo

Lucky Buns

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Chef Alex McCoy’s Adams Morgan hangout is devoted to burgers that top Creekstone Farms beef with international condiments like bacon XO jam or pickled beetroot. An expanded lineup of burgers are available at 5 p.m. for takeout or delivery.

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 506-1713
(202) 506-1713
A double burger from Lucky Buns. Lucky Buns [official]

garden district

1801 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The Logan Circle beer garden and barbecue joint is a low-key option for one the best cheeseburgers in town. Order a burger basket, and supplement it with fried onion rings, fired pickle spears, or hush puppies. — Gabe Hiatt

1801 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
A burger with pickles and tomatoes on a seasame bun sits on a blue and white checkered paper.
Garden District’s burger
Garden District [official]

Annabelle

2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Chef Frank Ruta, who crafted a legendary D.C. burger during his Palena days, now makes a Barlow burger that riffs on a Reuben with Angus beef, pastrami and kraut that are cured in house, gruyere, and “Two Thousand Island” dressing. Available for takeout and delivery nightly.

2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 916-5675
(202) 916-5675

Le Diplomate

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The signature Burger Americain made the cut on the condensed takeout menu at Stephen Starr’s Logan Circle brasserie. The French-ified take on a Big Mac comes with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce, and pommes frites.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333
Facebook/Le Diplomate Le Diplomate/official photo

Duke's Grocery

1513 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The East London-style pub’s three D.C. locations offer its popular Proper burger (gouda, pickles, charred onions, sweet chili sauce, garlic aioli, brioche bun) for pickup or delivery. Duke’s is also auctioning off bottles rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, with all proceeds to benefit local pandemic relief efforts for SOME (So Others Might Eat).

1513 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 733-5623
(202) 733-5623

Reverie

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007

Chef Johnny Spero has kept his modern gastronomy burger on rotating pick-up menus during the pandemic. It features ground dry-aged ribeye, a square of molded, smoked cheddar, smoked special sauce, onions stewed in butter, and miso pickles. Zapp’s Voodoo potato chips come on the side.

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 808-2952
(202) 808-2952

The Capital Burger - To Go Available

1005 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The Capital Grille’s offshoot burger joint has a lunch and dinner takeout menu in Mt. Vernon Triangle. The signature Capital Burger is dubbed “a take on French onion soup you can hold in your hands,” topped with caramelized onions, gooey Wisconsin Grand cru gruyère, and shallot aioli.

1005 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-0414
(202) 638-0414
View this post on Instagram

You can't go wrong with a classic .

A post shared by The Capital Burger (@thecapitalburger) on

A Baked Joint

430 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001

La Betty, the comfort food spot from the owners of the Baked & Wired bakery, is temporarily closed, but Mt. Vernon Triangle regulars order its cast iron-seared burgers on pan de mie buns from A Baked Joint next-door. Fries and special sauce come on the side. — G.H.

430 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-6985
(202) 408-6985

Proper 21

1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

The downtown sports bar just reopened for takeout and delivery with to-go cocktails, beer, wine, and its eponymous Proper Burger: a 7-ounce Angus beef patty topped with white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and caramelized onions on a potato bun. Each to-go order comes with a surprise “thank you” gift.

1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 847-3674
(202) 847-3674

Red Apron Butcher

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Find Nate Anda’s Red Apron burgers on to-go menus in Mosaic District and Penn Quarter. For the burger purist, it’s hard to beat the Red Apron original with cheddar, shredded iceberg lettuce, island sauce, onion, pickles, and a tomato. 

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 524-5244
(202) 524-5244
View this post on Instagram

Obligatory #nationalburgerday post

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Good Stuff Eatery (Multiple locations)

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn’s family-run chain offers pickup and delivery for farmhouse burgers and toasted marshmallow shakes in Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Crystal City. — G.H.

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-8222
(202) 543-8222

Little Pearl

921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

The Michelin-starred Capitol Hill cafe offers its famed cheeseburger (brisket and dry-aged strip loin, cheddar, caramelized onions) for takeout and frequently sells out night to night. Round out the meal with a bottle of wine or a batch of cocktails.

921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 618-1868
(202) 618-1868

The Salt Line

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Navy Yard’s acclaimed raw bar just reopened as “TSL To-Go,” which means chef Kyle Bailey’s destination smash burger is back for takeout and delivery. His version involves two ground chuck patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, and a potato bun.

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 506-2368
(202) 506-2368
The Salt Line/official photo

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