Top five San Diego burgers for the serious eater

For Warren Van Dam, there's so much to explore in San Diego's culinary scene. The food blogger shares that the city is becoming a melting pot of cuisines that cater to various cultures and lifestyles. Despite the countless choices available, there are still foods that people crave. The foodie shares his top five places to get a good burger in San Diego.

The Friendly's dirty flat top burger

While the restaurant serves pizza and other specials, customers keep coming back for their dirty flat top burger. Even if it's not as visually appealing as other burgers in the area, it's one of the best-tasting burgers in the city. The combo of melted cheese, juicy patty, onions, and garlic aioli sauce flattened between the buns will always be a messy adventure that people line up for.

Hodad's double bacon cheeseburger

The restaurant has always been the place to go to for comfort food. Even with its growth and expansion, Hodad's continues to delight customers with its burgers and other menu items. But if one were to choose the best, Warren Van Dam says it's the double bacon cheeseburger. Juicy, cheesy, but not overwhelming, this burger has become the favorite of many. Getting fries and a milkshake on the side will make it even better.

Juniper and Ivy's In-N-Haute

This secret menu burger is truly special. The restaurant only serves a few of these burgers daily, and for a good reason. Its beef patties are dry-aged for almost a month, grilled, and topped with fresh ingredients and a special sauce. The fries and kimchi ketchup served on the side are also made with the best ingredients.

Mezé Greek Fusion's Mezé burger

Warren Van Dam says yes to this Greek fusion restaurant's burger. The lamb and beef burger are topped with feta cheese, Swiss cheese, onion, mint, and garlic aioli. Those who enjoy Greek cuisine won't be disappointed with the restaurant's take on the burger -- definitely a must-try.

Fort Oak's Fort Oak burger

Wood-fire grilled Wagyu beef patty? Yes, please. The savory patty is topped with truffle onion jam, cheddar, and fried egg aioli. The potato roll can also be a treat on its own. All these great elements make for a memorable meal. However, customers need to come early because it is a brunch-only offering.