Dublin's burger lineup is smaller and stranger than its name suggests, since the city's real strengths run through drive-in classics, hot pot buffets and New American rooms that happen to plate a good burger alongside everything else. This guide sorts the actual patty-and-bun contenders from the kitchens that just do one well on a bigger menu.
№ 01
101 Craft Kitchen
Dublin $$
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The medallion steak and linguini shrimp bowl get the most credit here, but 101 Craft Kitchen also runs one of the more dependable gluten-free menus in Dublin, which matters more than novelty for a weeknight group. The pretzels draw mixed reactions for their seasoning, but the kitchen's consistency across the rest of the menu is the real selling point.
What to ordermedallion steak, linguini shrimp bowl, pretzels
№ 02
REBoL
Dublin $$
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REBoL runs counter service with a kiosk up front, which keeps the line moving for a Mediterranean-leaning salad built around grilled chicken and roasted vegetables. It reads as a lunch-break room more than a dinner destination, with a bright, open interior that suits a quick weekday meal rather than lingering.
What to ordersalad with Mediterranean influence, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables
№ 03
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Dublin $$
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The flatbread and burger anchor a menu built for client lunches and casual group dinners, and the room itself gets credit for a clean, comfortable setup that suits a business meeting as easily as a family visit. Service earns consistent praise, though a few visitors have flagged an odor problem near the entrance worth knowing about going in.
What to orderflatbread, burger, steak
№ 04
J Liu of Dublin
Dublin $$
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Shrimp fried rice and pot stickers lead the order at J Liu of Dublin, and the happy hour menu stretches deep enough to cover a full group without repeats. The kitchen handles celiac and gluten-free requests well, which has made it a repeat pick for groups that need both good food and dietary flexibility.
What to ordershrimp fried rice, pot stickers, happy hour appetizers
№ 05
Swensons Drive-In
Dublin $
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The Cheeseburger with Everything, mustard, onion and pickle, is the order to know at Swensons Drive-In, a fast-casual counter built for quick service and no wasted time between ordering and eating. It is the most straightforward burger stop on this list, though at least one longtime Northeast Ohio customer has found the Central Ohio location inconsistent with the original.
What to orderCheeseburger with Everything, Double Burger, Hamburger
№ 06
ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET
Dublin $$
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ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET pairs an all-you-can-eat hot pot spread with Korean barbecue and a wide tofu selection, served in booths sized for large families. It has built a following as one of the more complete hot pot buffets in the Columbus area, though a few diners rank the value below other Korean barbecue rooms in town.
What to orderhotpot, Korean BBQ, tofu
№ 07
Gene's
Dublin
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Gene's keeps its menu tight, five entrees on a given night, and the striploin with its potato side is the dish that keeps pulling people back for anniversaries and milestone birthdays. It operates as Dublin's special-occasion room, where the atmosphere and service get as much credit as the plate, and reservations are the smart move for a celebration.
What to orderstriploin, pork entree, potato
Frequently asked
What is the best burger in Dublin, Ohio right now?
Based on the Insider Score, Swensons Drive-In leads the dedicated burger category with its Cheeseburger with Everything, though 101 Craft Kitchen and Matt the Miller's Tavern both earn strong marks for burgers served alongside broader New American and tavern menus. No restaurant pays to be listed; rankings come from the Insider Score alone.
Where can I find good burgers near me in Dublin?
Dublin's burger options cluster around a few different formats: Swensons Drive-In for a fast, classic burger, and Matt the Miller's Tavern or 101 Craft Kitchen for a sit-down version with a fuller menu. Check each restaurant's Insider Score and price tier to match the visit to the occasion.
Which Dublin restaurant is best for a special occasion?
Gene's is the clear pick for a celebratory dinner, with a focused menu built around dishes like the striploin and a room that consistently earns high marks for service and atmosphere. Its Insider Score reflects that consistency rather than variety, since the entree list stays deliberately short.
Is ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET good for large groups?
Yes, ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET is built for large families and groups, with sizable booths and an all-you-can-eat format that includes Korean barbecue alongside its hot pot. Its Insider Score is strong, though some diners rate the value lower than other Korean barbecue spots in the Columbus area.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
