I previously awarded this title to
Longbow, but there's really no question that the best burger in Bay Ridge is at the 3rd Avenue version of Burger Bistro, a two-post outfit (the other one is in Park Slope) that isn't terribly expensive and has exactly zero ounces of pretentiousness. They give you this kitschy little laminated card to check off all your fixins': I recommend that at least at first, you go standard - a medium rare cheeseburger on a brioche bun with bacon - just to appreciate the wonderfulness of this burger, which
Zagat recently called the second best in all of New York (that's a stretch, but not by much.). Also, they have these things called
Buffalo tater tots and holy crap they're amazing. Get them. Immediately.
Best burger in Bay Ridge
Burger Bistro
7217 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
