Overall I'd rate my experience 3.5 stars but the very attentive customer service justifies the 4 stars. This is a smaller Burger Lounge location nestled in the busy Via De La Valle shopping complex. There's a large, shared parking lot but when busy, you'll have to wait to find parking. They have a very small indoor dining area of maybe 4 tables and a larger outdoor area with about 6-8 tables. Only one bathroom. I have to give props to the young men who were working on Memorial Day. Despite being busy, they were working hard with a smile on their face. They were getting the food out as fast as they could and were even so kind to offer to take our trays when we were done. The food was tasty and fresh. The kids meal is totally worth it. For $9, it comes with an entree, fries, drink, and scoop of ice cream. But to be frank, all the other burgers are overpriced especially for the size, averaging $13-17. I got the lounge combo for $12 which came with a burger, fries, and drink but the burger and fries were so small I was still hungry. Good food but for the price and portions, this wouldn't be a regular spot for me. read more

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Ignored, mocked, and treated differently -- unacceptable experience. I've never been to this Burger Lounge before. I walked in because the door was wide open and there were two employees inside. One was behind the counter (I believe his name was Brody, with slightly longer hair), and the other was sitting at a nearby table playing music loudly on a speaker. I stood at the counter for several minutes -- easily 5+ -- and was completely ignored. Brody was standing there the entire time and actively avoided making eye contact, pretending not to see me. No greeting, no acknowledgment, not even a simple "we're not open yet." Basic professionalism would have gone a long way. When I finally walked out, I turned back and suddenly Brody had no problem making eye contact and staring at me. Shortly after, I could hear him speaking negatively about me to the other employee, claiming I gave him a "dirty look." That was frankly immature. I went back in and calmly told him I heard what he said. Instead of responding professionally, he mocked me by repeatedly putting his hand to his ear and saying "I can't hear you." This happened multiple times. It was childish and disrespectful. What made the situation worse: two male customers walked in shortly after me, and they were immediately acknowledged and helped -- despite it still being before opening hours. When I re-entered, Brody disappeared into the back. The other employee then told me they were closed and I couldn't order -- yet the two men were still being served. The inconsistency in how I was treated compared to others was very noticeable and concerning. I ended up going next door to Milton's, where the service was excellent from start to finish -- friendly, attentive, and professional. And I went with the appetizer and entrée they recommended and it was fabulous! The Reuben and pastrami or corn beef was amazing at Milton's next-door. I also ordered food from Flower Child next-door the day before, and the food was healthy and extraordinary. I would strongly encourage management to look into this. This level of service -- and behavior -- is not acceptable. I also encourage mgmt to reach out to me about this. read more

My nephews love this place and I gotta say the kids meal is pretty worth it. You get a main, fries, a drink and a little ice cream cup. The ingredients are fresh and you can get a turkey burger if beef isn't your style. The servers were friendly and helpful. Food came out quickly and accurately. They let you pick up your ice cream after so it doesn't sit there melting while you eat lunch. The tables outside are nice, there are only a few shaded tables but overall clean. Plenty of parking at this little shopping center. read more

I've passed by this place many times, and I finally went in and tried it! OMG I wish I went in sooner! They used great ingredients like grass fed beef and they burger taste amazing! I ordered online which was seamless. The staff was very friendly. The burger was amazing. The fries were crispy and just perfect. This is my new favorite burger place. read more

This is by far the cleanest burger I've ate to date. For less the price you'll spend across the street at McDonald's you minus well make your way to other side of the street and visit this friendly establishment. Service with a smile and great attitude for good and inexpensive food makes the trip and extra effort worth it. If they would only open one in DTLA they would put 5 guys out of business. Hands down no lie. See for yourself. read more

Burger Lounge - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

I used to love going to any of the Burger Lounge locations before we moved away four years ago. We were here on a vacation and I was very excited to have dinner here...Unfortunately nothing was as it used to be. The kid's burger was dry and the fries were lacking that nummy herbed salt that they used to use. Finally the ice cream looked as though it melted and was refrozen making it icy. I will not be returning. read more

On our way to San Diego craving a burger tapped into the Yelp community and found this place. Service was great friendly guys with plenty suggestions. We tried several of their burgers all were great the onion rings and fries were good too. Vibe is chill plenty of seating space including outside patio. Great plate for a burger. read more

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Great food and quick. Actually got my picky burger right! Nice seating area outside but mine was a take out order. Service was wonderful and they seemed to know who I was when I went into pick up my order. I will be back when I have my next burger craving! read more

They have inflation fighter deal which is pretty good. Ordered and the wait was about 15 minutes. They also have a $2 off Yelp check in deal (can't be combined with the other offer). Tried: Onion rings - good, get it with ranch Chicken tenders - these were so over cooked my kid would not eat them. They were very hot though, not sure if they just sat under a heat lamp too long? Lounge burger - I don't recommend this one. It pretty much had zero flavor and I didn't like it. Try one of their other burgers. read more

Burger Lounge - Oct 2024 - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

Super disappointed that the fries are now cooked in tallow, the vegetarian choices here are good but the no fry option was really disappointing. read more

THE BEST Turkey Burger in San Diego! It's fresh, tasty, healthy! Regular burger is great too, and the staff is friendly and thoughtful!

The chicken was flavorless, but the burgers were good. Menus are difficult to read because they are placed behind light fixtures.

Gave this place a try on Friday night and had to overpay for an uncooked burger. Haven't even heard back from them as I've tried to inform them of this dangerous disconcerting issue! read more

Burger Lounge - Raw meat - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cleanliness 4 Cost 2 Cuisine 3 Customer service 3 We wanted to try this place as i am a burger fan. There are not a lot of choices for burgers. It was not busy maybe only 2 other customers before us but It took about 25 minutes to get our food. The burgers looked big but it was because of all the fixings and the hamburger buns. The meat patty was really small. Flavor was average. We probably won't go back. read more

Burger Lounge - Husky burger - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Third time I have been here and there is a foul smell inside that ruins one's appetite. They need to fix this. They haven't in months. I love BurgerLounge and used to love this place. We ordered chicken fingers and fired for my daughter. Chicken fingers were way over cooked and fries were tasteless. I ordered the Bison burgers and it had some weird film on it. Honestly I am getting sick to my stomach as I write this. My recommendation is to avoid this place like the plaque. read more

parking: free parking lot! the plaza is pretty easy to find spots what we ordered: - cheeseburger: the patty was dangerously dry and I had to smother the burger with hella ketchup. - French fries: too much potato in each french fry stick. it also arrived room temperature. main takeaway: I hate writing negative reviews but I feel like this location has room to improve. I don't foresee myself coming back. the prices don't justify the quality received. read more

Outstanding Service and Delicious Grass-Fed Burgers: A Standout Experience! Stopped by the Del Mar Burger Lounge for a quick lunch with my dog after Del Mar dog beach, and it was fantastic from start to finish. The Lounge Burger was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked... you can really taste the quality of their grass-fed beef. Paired it with fries (highly recommend - crispy, seasoned just right, and not greasy). What made the visit truly memorable was the exceptional service from a young employee (looked about 17-18, super polite young man). He not only brought my food out to the table (unexpected bonus for counter service!), but when he saw my dog, he immediately offered to bring a water bowl - and did! He went above and beyond with a genuine smile the whole time. Top-notch hospitality that made the meal even better. Dog-friendly patio is a huge plus too. Will definitely be back - this location nails the food and the vibe! I tried to offer a cash tip, but I don't think he was allowed to take it because he politely said he can't. read more

Cod burger Friday special is very disappointing. The cod in the actual burger is half the thickness than shown in the photo.

So good, Everything on the menu is delicious and their onion rings are bomb. The milkshakes go so well with everything, I go there every chance I get. read more

I ordered a hamburger deluxe through Uber Eats. They advertised a 2 for 1. When I received it from Uber Eats there was only one burger. So much for your ad. David read more

Super fast service (under 10 min.) for 3 burgers w/ drinks and sides! Wasn't too busy, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The inside of the store was clean and bright. Great for something quick and in the area. I got the lounge burger with caramelized onions, and onion rings. Came to a total of around $16, and tasted fresh. I will say the onions/fries do end up cold after around 10-15 minutes, so it's best to eat them right away. Overall great food and service. Would come again! read more

Burger Lounge - Lounge Burger Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

First time here, I was expecting more of a craft burger menu. Customer service was great but a bit pricey. Food was not bad, beer options were limited, overall it was okay. read more

Burger Lounge - I have to admit the Bacon was ranch was a bit on the peppery side as weird as that sounds. - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

Friendly service it was my first time here I have let the cashier know he was suggested to me try on their house famous burger which I tried it was good I mean burger cooked so good just the way I like it fry's were also good I got a fantastic drink also overall great place to eat they do have a bathroom too it was a line but clean good read more

Burger Lounge - Front of the store - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Great burger with grass fed beef! The Lounge burger is their version of a Big Mac. The burger had great flavor and seasoning. The griddle left an amazing crust of flavor. Toppings are a bit much but were fresh. Onion rings were really good as well. Employees were friendly. Not a fast food place but worth the extra 10 mins to get quality burger. read more

Grass-fed beef is this Cali chain's OG claim to fame, but don't sleep on its more recent plant-based offerings! I'm by no means a vegan (sorry not sorry), but actually *prefer* Burger Lounge's dairy-free shake made with cashew milk/ice cream over its traditional milkshake - it's that good. Ah, so lovely when helping the planet requires no personal sacrifice... :P Service can be a bit slow and disjointed at this particular location (seems like many staff members are new trainees?), resulting in suboptimal food temps sometimes. On a hot day like today, our shakes tasted great but were too melt-y! read more

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Burger was great fries were cold. We asked for fresh hot fries and after five minutes I got up to see what happened and they were sitting on the counter getting cold again while the guy was on the phone taking an order. Very poor management. This place is way overpriced for what you get. read more

We are always happy with service and food quality . They keep the area clean at all times . The servers are courteous , professional and friendly . Even tho we have burger lounge closer to our house we still drive to Del Mar area ! read more

Last time i came here was in 2016 and things have changed. Prices have gone up and portions have gotten smaller. The burger was dry, but overall was okay. Nothing special about the onion rings and fries. Everything is on your own now, didn't really know where to get sauces and wasn't sure if i was allowed to refill my soda since it was behind the cashier counter. From my previous review, its not the same atmosphere. not a lot of seating and most people were waiting for the corner tables away from the direct sunlight. read more

Burger Lounge - Half and Half - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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love burger lounge in general...just not this particular location. always a ton of employees standing talking with all of the tables dirty. my last two orders have been a sad experience. first one, I ordered a turkey burger, took a bite and the middle was completely raw pink. was in a hurry and so didn't have time to wait for a new one and the rest of my family was busy eating their food and manager seemed to yell at the cook for it, but not offer me a gift card or anything for the wasted entree. tonight, I stayed away from the turkey burger and ordered the chicken club...it arrived missing half the toppings (eg, cheese, bacon etc). when I brought it back, the manager made me furnish my receipt to prove I deserved all of the toppings when the teenager that took my order and tip was standing right next to him silent. again, my sandwich had to be remade while the rest of my family ate and my side salad went along for the ride of the remake and sat under a heat lamp and returned wilted and inedible. i just threw it away without complaining as I can only be "maam'd" once per meal and I give up. made the family promise we are done with this location. i left hungry and feeling old by the sheer number of times I was called maam in a condescending way while trying to secure the sandwich I ordered and paid for. btw, the lady at the table next to me ordered a mushroom burger and it arrived missing the mushrooms and she politely asked for them and the same teenager actually brought a knife over and lifted the cheese on her plate to make sure they weren't hiding under it before he would believe her and bring her a small paper cup full of mushrooms to add to her burger. she was "maam'd" too.... final thought: maybe remove the tipping option of 28% if you're gonna serve people wrong items and then paw at their food to prove it before you make it right. Oh and make people wipe off and clean the tables too... read more

Great food just a little salty on the fries overall great Great service Great ambiance If you haven't try their honey mustard or ranch it's bomb! Thank you for your service best wishes read more

We came for happy hour which is Monday thru Thursday 3:00pm to 6:00pm. I ordered a beer and chicken tenders. Both were really great except the price! $8.99 for one tall glass of beer and that's half price. Everything seems to be more expensive these days. When I come back again it will be during happy hour prices. Service was good and Pirates of the Caribbean was playing on the flatscreen while we ate. Serving the following; burgers (beef, turkey, cod, chicken & plant based options), cow's milk shakes, dairy free shakes, fries, onion rings, root beer floats, lemonade, iced tea, craft soda, beer and wine. Gluten free options are available. read more

Burger Lounge - Draft beer with chicken tenders. - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Great burger and even better onion rings. Soda's I would pass on next time. Burger was juicy and well cooked. Not too pricey. We had the blue cheese and it was tasty. read more

Disappointing Burger Joint Lounge? Says it all if you don't mind lounging around for a good while around 6 on a Tuesday night. 31 minutes to get my order!!! Several customers had the same issue. Claimed they got slammed. Would be fine maybe if the burger was worth the wait. It wasn't.... (Sign up front says they are paying 19+ an hour, so maybe it's a staffing issue...) Lounge Burger. Dynamically changing wait time based on how slammed they are. Expect up to half an hour to more before you get it. Was not very hot as one might expect for dining in. Sauce was tasty though, sweet creaminess going well with some of the salt in the meat. Sadly, not much of a flavor profile on this grass fed patty. Too lean, lacking that savory fatty flavor you might get from, say, Shake Shack, which is the same style of smash burger. Let's face it: smashing a lean beef patty isn't the best concept for obvious reasons. Patty was dry (ugh) and lacking. Thank goodness I had tomatoes to juice it up. The only thing the burger had going for it was the wheat colored bun with its toasted inside, which had a nice sweet crunch to it. Now if only everything in the middle was up to par. Don't recommend. Not worth the money. Overall, just okay. Hence, 3 stars. Not worth a Michelin drive, so they might say. Sadly, won't be coming back. But the Mexican Coke was great though. read more

Burger Lounge - Lounge Burger, Mexican Coke 500 ml - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Came here with a colleague on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 after work for the first time. Burger Lounge is a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in hamburgers made from American grass-fed beef, salads, shakes, French fries and onion rings. My colleague ordered a mushroom burger while I opted for a "Seasonal Harvest" salad with chicken. I specifically asked for no croutons or cranberries. They brought out the salad in a plastic container (even though we were dining in) and it came with cranberries. I let the staff member know and he was was happy to get it re-made to my liking (which I appreciated and kept me from leaving a 1-star review), however, I just couldn't justify paying $20 for a salad they skimped on the greens and chicken. Hence, the 3 stars. For a fast casual, this place is okay. Nothing special. The prices are a bit outrageous for fast causal. I'm sure the burgers are good, but I'd probably go for an In-N-Out burger if I was craving a burger. read more

Burger Lounge - Truffle Mushroom-Swiss Burger - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This place is the best BL location! Mohammed was super friendly and it was just an entirely new Burger Lounge experience! We felt like we were at a 5-stwr restaurant the way we were treated. Amazing staff amazing food and a fantastic overall experience! read more

The burgers from Burger Lounge were totally delicious!! You can really taste the difference in the quality of beef used here since they serve 100% fresh grass fed beef. They have a small outdoor dining patio where we enjoyed our lunch at. I recommend their food and this location!! read more

Burger Lounge - Cheeseburger & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California

Come here all the time but two nights ago got the worst food poisoning here, I was extremely sick. Staff and service are nice usually but obviously I am now concerned about cleanliness. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back to this location anymore. read more

Hi Yelpers The Keep It Real Guy, is here, so let s get after it!! I was on my way back from Mexico, when I decided to stop at this location in Del Mar. I have dined in at many of their locations in different areas. This was on May 11, 2025 around 5:30PM. I just wanted to say that this staff was the far best, I have experienced to date!! The customer service was more than excellent, the guys were polite, helpful, professional, with great personalities!! Exceptional service!! At this location they get it right!!! My crispy chicken sandwich was delicious, the onion rings were off the charts! I truly recommend that this location be used to train all of the Burger Lounge Employees, their is a night and day difference compared to Sherman Oaks location! Their sometimes you find employees with lack of energy, and interest, in fact you may need to check pulses, make sure you getting a heart beat!! Del Mar location voted best in the company, congratulations guys!! Keep up your great work!!! Very proud of all of you!! You have set the bar high!! Just keeping It Real always!!!! 5 stars across the Board!!!! read more

Thank you to Brian for making my experience at this location a pleasant one. I order pickup there every week and I'm never waiting longer than 2 minutes thanks to Brian's efficiency. The burgers are excellent but the prices are a little high. But if the service continues like this, honestly it's worth it. read more

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We were passing through our travel and decided to try this place. Food was really fresh tasting and delicious. Love that they give ice cream with the kids meal. Also I have a vegetarian daughter and super happy we were able to accommodate the whole family with choosing this place that has plant based options. Best part was the service and how great Christina was. We told her it was our first time and she walked us through the menu and just had genuinely good service. Great service always makes the food taste that much better. Thank you again Christina! read more

Burger Lounge - Plant Kid's Plant-Based Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Del Mar, California