Hampton Roads, VA
For Burgers in Hampton Roads, the local food press points to Repeal Bourbon & Burgers, Bay Local Eatery, and Frank and Patty's. Picks from Coastal Virginia Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Coastal Virginia Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Repeal Bourbon & Burgers · Oceanfront
Coastal Virginia Magazine's Battle of the Burgers: the Fire & Brimstone took both Critics' Choice and People's Choice. CoVa's reigning best burger in the region.
Bay Local Eatery · Shore Drive
Coastal Virginia Magazine's Battle of the Burgers runner-up for both Critics' Choice and People's Choice. The Shore Drive slider CoVa holds up as the closest challenger to Repeal.
Frank and Patty's · ViBe District
Coastal Virginia Magazine's burger feature: the Patty Burger. Double patties, melty cheese, Goodboy Sauce, pickles on a potato bun. Is CoVa's current-wave smash-burger pick in the ViBe.
The Public House · Ghent
The Ghent gastropub. The classic-or-cowboy Public House burger (bacon, candied jalapeños, onion ring, pepper jack, cowboy sauce) anchors the neighborhood lineup.
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