Burger Club — Restaurant in New York

The irony is that I passed by this place numerous times and knew of its existence but was completely unaware of the excellent character and quality of their food and service, until this past week when I walked by and decided on the spot to have my dinner there. I have had some of the Best Burgers in New York City and dare I say it the Northeast United States. Who isn't always looking for a uniquely flavorful and tasty burger? What I got at Burger Club in Astoria was a memorable dining experience. I ate alone and so the focus was exclusively on the food and service. My Bacon Cheddar Burger was beyond delicious. They do not just have excellent burgers. I highly recommend the Buffalo Wings which were among the BEST WINGS I have ever eaten. They were prepared differently than the famed Anchor Bar in Buffalo where Buffalo Wings originated. Burger Club's Wings were made from excellent quality chicken. Each wing had a healthy amount of meat on the bone. The spice was Buffalo but also a little peppery and smokey tinge to it; almost like a BBQ Wing. They had absolutely the right kind of FIRE in each bite. They awakened my spirit without completely debilitating it. They had several choices of Fries. I had the Fresh Cut Fries but am dying next to try the Braised Short Rib Fries which I witnessed a young couple devouring with pleasure and over hearing their commentary only made me want to order them as well but the portions were quite hearty and I could not even finish what I ordered but had to take it home. I have to remark that I had a genuinely highly attentive server who was incredibly gracious as well. I highly recommend Burger Club. If you go by Burger Club make it a point to grab a menu so you can even order from home which is what I plan to do again in the very near term. Better yet, if you like someone,...

First and foremost, Nathalya was our server. She was high spirited, energetic, welcoming (👏🏾), professional, and very helpful and attentive from when we sat down. She was up and down the restaurant treating everyone with attention and seems like a great person. Thank you Nathalya!

Maggie, I'm assuming the manager(?), was constantly walking and tending the tables. She explained things well and seems like a no-nonsense yet sweet person. She served me a HUGE slice of chocolate cake with ice cream (which I recommend). Thanks Maggie!

Now to the review. The restaurant seems small but has ample seating. Some chairs are super comfortable with padding and then there are wooden chairs and benches. All were very clean and placed in areas where I suspect even with the din of others conversations you can still hear your friend (or more people in your party) speak. Or just your own thoughts.

The ambiance was inviting. No drafts! The entrance is reinforced with a foyer to buffer the cold. Definitely a great touch. The lighting is....warm and cool. Bright enough to see the juices of the burgers ooze as you bite them but not overwhelming. Overall I nice evening spot to get a good burger.

The food was amazing. I eat burgers. It's my thing. And I'd say I would come here again. The portions are big, ingredients are fresh, condiments are tasty and the burger meat is sourced from healthy and certified farms. The meat tasted very fresh. I had the smash burger. Admittedly in my top 5 smash burger spots.

The waffle fries were good as well as onion rings.

The bathroom was also very clean for a burger joint. A nice touch 👌🏾

Overall it's a great burger spot. Please keep it up. You guys have a...

I like this place and I've eaten here a couple of times. The restaurant is conveniently located on the corner lot and only one block from the train. The front is misleading because the restaurant is actually on the smaller side. Most times it can get very busy. The decor is fun with retracting garage door walls on two sides. During warmer months it's pushed all the way up so you have the indoor/outdoor experience. Unfortunately, it can get warm inside since the air conditioning isn't cranked up all the way when the walls are opened.

We ordered the crab and shrimp burger with fried egg and a side of waffle fries. The crab and shrimp burger was okay. It was tasty but fell apart after two bites. Very messy to eat and the fried egg was a little overcooked. This was one of the pricier items on the menu and I'm not sure I would order this again.

We also ordered the California wrap with sweet potato fries. The wrap was very good, tasted fresh and healthy with the available slices. The sweet potato fries were fantastic. Highly recommend getting this over the regular fires.

I noticed lots of families with small kids dining here the last time I went but it was already kinda loud in the restaurant, so their ruckus wasn't noticeable. Surprisingly, it can get very loud inside. The last time we went was on a Wednesday for lunch and they already had a good sized crowd.

Their menu is fairly extensive and I will definitely be back to try some...