The burger is a dish that can allow for a lot of variation in its fillings and flavours, and as a result is usually a pretty safe choice for a meal in a restaurant.
Whether it is a meaty, vegetarian or vegan, it can be enjoyed by people with various diet choices.
But in Southend where can you find the cream of the crop for a burger if you really in the mood for one?
Luckily, TripAdvisor has a list of all the highly-rated places for the dish if you were in doubt.
Best places in Southend for a burger
The Bellhouse
Where: 321 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5PX
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Starting off in Leigh-on-Sea there is The Bellhouse, which has earnt a reputation for great pub grub, including its burgers.
Out of its 1,651 reviews, 1,124 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Mains now include Rack of Ribs, Burgers, 3 or 4 Home Made Pies, Fish & Chips plus Steak, Chicken & Vegi options etc. The food really is outstanding in lovely comfy surroundings in a fabulous 16th Century Hunting Lodge (how cool is that!)."
The Waeccer
Where: 23 High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea SS3 0EF
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
This gastropub over in Great Wakering has been commended for its food in all areas, attentive staff and tasty burgers.
Out of its 151 reviews, 135 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Lovely place, ample parking, friendly attentive staff and absolutely delicious freshly prepared food. Best fish (meat fresh fish and crispy light batter) and chips, most incredible ribs and home made burgers. Even the salad was fresh and to a high standard!"
Shoeburyness Hotel Official
Where: 1 High Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9AJ
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Travelling over to Shoeburyness now, this venue has earnt a good reputation for its service, great options for vegan burgers and overall quality of the cooking.
Out of its 450 reviews, 311 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Mum and I visited this Restaurant for Sunday Lunch. The Roast My Mum had and the Jerk Chicken Burger was Fabulous. Considering we were Walk-Ins the owner did everything to he could to get us a table and the service was outstanding."
The Peterboat
Where: 27 High Street, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2EN
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Back to Leigh-on-Sea we go, with another well-regarded and popular pub in The Peterboat.
Its pub grub has been enjoyed by many as out of its 2,409 reviews, 1,466 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Food and drink, great as expected - easy to quaff merlot with a decent pub grub burger. Despite being very local I often only use the Peterboat for the summer beer garden but should make the effort more for food and drink."
Mangetout
Where: 9 London Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1TJ
TripAdvisor rating: 4/5
This smokehouse over on London Road has made its reputation on a wide selection of burgers which has had most people wanting more.
Out of its 1,856 reviews, 1,089 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "I have visited Mangetout many times and always had amazing service. All staff there are very friendly and polite and attentive. The burgers are to die for, I’ve never had a better burger yet and the loaded fries are unreal too. Never been disappointed when visiting so will keep on returning!"
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