No matter if you’re chowing down at a backyard barbecue or enjoying a gourmet rendition at a high-end restaurant, there’s just something about a good, flavorful burger that’s hard to beat. Around Central Florida, you’ll find plenty of mouthwatering options to sink your teeth into, including these 10 superb selections that balance comfort and creativity.

Pastrami at TooJay’s Deli

Texas Two-Step at Teak Neighborhood Grill

You don’t have to be fleet of foot to delight in this double smash burger topped with Swiss and American cheeses, grilled onions, bacon, Thousand Island dressing and slid in between two slices of Texas toast.

The Salty Pear at The Whiskey

This heavily loaded burger reveals a patty piled high with arugula, tomato, onions, smoked applewood bacon and a bourbon-poached pear with finishing touches of a creamy brie sauce and garlic aioli. 

Jagger at PCG Burgers

Aptly named, this rock star of a burger is cooked to perfection before being cloaked with blue cheese sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun.

Above Par at The Taproom at Dubsdread

The saltiness of Neuske bacon pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of fig preserves and peppery arugula, but the real star of the show is the hunk of flash-fried goat cheese graciously wedged in between it all.

Pastrami at TooJay’s Deli

This spot is known for their over-the-top offerings and this burger is no different. A sirloin patty is coated with a pastrami dry spice rub and then topped with slices of pastrami along with caramelized onions, Swiss and chipotle mayo. 

The Bleu Bison at The Hangry Bison

Lean and mean, this tender, juicy bison burger packs punch. Stacked with portobellos, lettuce, tomato and crumbles of blue cheese, it’s carefully placed in a brioche bun with fried onion straws for added textural balance. 

Se7enth Heaven Smash Burger at Se7en Bites

The smash burger trend shows no signs of slowing down, but few you will find can hold a candle to this fan favorite outfitted with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese and applewood smoked bacon.

Chef’s Burger at Bubbles and Bites

Elevated and indulgent, this specialty burger features two ground beef patties that have been infused with duck fat for added depths of flavor and are served with Swiss, lettuce, tomato, a delectable house sauce and pickles. 

The Italian Job at Bad As’s Burgers

There’s a lot to love about this dynamite burger that comes with sweet and tangy candied tomatoes, pepperoni, both mozzarella and Manchego cheeses, and arugula. The result is an explosion of flavor that always hits the spot. 

Strand Burger at The Strand

There’s seemingly never a bad option when you sit down to a meal here and that goes especially for their tantalizing burger stuffed into a brioche bun with roasted jalapeños, bacon and all the fixings.