This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In FL

There is no shortage of places in Florida to grab a burger, an all-American classic. But connoisseurs who want the best should head to M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom, according to a new list.

Tasting Table, a food and drink news site, said M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom’s inside-out Juicy Lucy is “the star. … It's gooey — but in a good way.”

One Google reviewer called M.E.A.T. a “great triple D hole in the wall.”

The reviewer commented on the server’s “great personality” and noted the restaurant’s craveable stuffed burger. Zucchini fries and chicken wings were the person’s recommendations.

Another reviewer said the Juicy Lucy was the best burger they have ever eaten.

The list includes simple creations from ultra-casual spots and gourmet bites from classy, time-honored establishments.

Americans consume about 50 billion burgers a year, or three burgers a week, whether at a restaurant, from a food truck or at home, according to multiple sources.

Burgers have only been around for about 100 years, but have become a quintessential example of Americana. While the “contentious debate” over which state can claim to be the birthplace of the burger has never been settled, “every state in the U.S. is home to some mind-blowing takes on America's favorite sandwich, from classic iterations with just meat and cheese to towering icons of beefy, saucy, veggie-laden splendor.”

To be considered for the list, burgers had to have amassed some serious recognition among burger lovers, whether with culinary awards, positive reviews or “best of” competitions.

“Many of these eateries are local linchpins with histories dating back nearly a century, while others are newer spots that are rapidly accruing cult followings,” Tasting Table said. “The best burger in each state is subjective, and there are plenty of restaurants around the nation that came close to earning our title of best in the state, but we stand by our top picks. These burgers earned their shining reputation and our vote thanks to unique recipes, top-quality ingredients, or expert burger craftsmanship, and all act as a quintessential example of the one meal that can encapsulate America's culinary history.”

If You Go To M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom:

• Address: 88005 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
• Phone number: (305) 852-3833
• Website: meateatery.com
• Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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