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Best Burgers in South Yarra
After scrutinising 44,813 reviews across 58 Melbourne establishments, Burger Shack emerged as the city's premier burger destination. Diners consistently highlight the incredible freshness of the ingredients and the impressive rooftop atmosphere.
American · South Yarra
560 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Benny's American Burger
Reviewers consistently praise the incredible flavor of the smash burgers and tasty chicken tenders, noting they are solid without being overly greasy. Even without the top spot, the clean, modern diner atmosphere and impressive happy hour deals make this a great choice.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
7.5
Mentions
16
Sentiment
81%
“Food is unreal!! Smash burgers, chicken tenders so so tasty! Not much service as you just order through a QR code at the table. Really good happy hour also, $7 pints, can’t go wrong.”
— Aveen Flynn
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very PositiveReviews Analysed
472+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
81%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 1 around South Yarra
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
16 mentions of "Burgers" tied to Benny's American Burger.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.