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904 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(12 Ratings)
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Few would call New Orleans a burger town; ground beef patties just don't lure the locals the way boiled crawfish or roast beef po'boys do. Nevertheless, natives still like to argue about the best burger joints, with some folks preferring thick, juicy grilled burgers and others craving the flattened patties found at diners and greasy spoons. Fans of Lee's Hamburgers fancy the flat ones, the elbow-grease kind pressed onto a griddle with chopped onions that caramelize. And where such burgers are found, hot onion rings and fries can't be far behind.
The present-day Lee's is merely a resurrection of a classic downtown institution. Although it's located among suburban furniture stores, gourmet markets and specialty coffee shops, it tries to maintain some of its original hamburger-stand charm with a jukebox, red vinyl seats and a short menu. Customers who don't go for thin burgers can choose instead from catfish, shrimp and chicken sandwiches. Still, Lee's has been known to convert even the most stubborn of thick-burger aficionados. -- Sara Roahen
12 Ratings and Reviews
Gerviscloud - 07/01/2008- Heavenswindow123 - 05/27/2008
Not that great...
LMRSLP - 05/21/2008The flavor of a regular burger is rather bland & the mustard is way too tangy. I do like the fact that it's fresh meat instead of a thin frozen patty. Way overpriced for what you get- especially for a family with a carload of kids.
Add CommentFANTASTIC-I LOVE LEE'S!
hockey4kaitlin - 12/02/2006
everything here is terrific! the hamburgers are amazing. the onion rings, what can i say? Go to Lee's and you will be pleased!
doing it right
chazaub - 08/18/2005Lee's does a burger right...messy and juicy. not something you can eat every day but worth the trip every time. Onion rings and cheese fries are great too. I can't venture away from the burgers to try other things.
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mhu8155239 - 06/17/2005I do not like eating hamburgers out, I like to make my own. I do not use ground meat at all. I only use sirlon roast and have in grounded up twice but I have to say I tried Lee's and I love it. It taste like my homemade burgers. I go there all the time. It is the BEST.
Best burger in town!
janebmcgovern - 06/04/2005Lee's has the best burger around....not to mention the best onion rings and chili cheese fries. This is my kids' favorite place for an after-school treat. They love to sit at the bar stools and chow down on a basket of cheese fries too big to finish.
I can't wait for their new location to open across from Lakeside Mall. There's going to be a drive-thru, so my kids will want Lee's even more often!Lee's Hamburgers
yardworker58 - 12/20/2004Their hamburgers melt in your mouth. The only place any better does not exist anymore. It was the Greek hamburger stand next to Waterbury's on Canal and Magazine...a real delightful Huge hamburger with chili and onions.
Best place to go!
kitten12467 - 11/22/2004Lee's Hamburgers is not like any other because everything there is done fresh. You can't find that anymore. They grind their own hamburger meat twice a day which gives it that juisy tender flavor. Their onion rings are done fresh as well, twice a day. You just can't beat Lee' Hamburgers grilled with the carmalized onions. Your getting the best burger with a fast food price.