Oregon City Guide

Best Burgers in Oregon City, OR

Oregon City Burger Company remains the city's go-to for a dedicated local burger, operating as a food cart at the Corner 14 pod on 14th Street. Fresh beef, solid construction, and garlic fries that have developed their own following.

For a sit-down burger, The Hive Social, Rivershore Bar & Grill, and McMenamins all do the job well. Rivershore adds a Willamette River view to the equation.

McMenamins Oregon City

Northwest Pub · $$ · Downtown

McMenamins in a converted 1930 Episcopal church near the Oregon City Bridge, with Northwest pub fare, house-made pizza, daily happy hour 3–6pm, and a pet-friendly patio.

Midway Historic Public House

American Pub · $$ · Downtown

Oregon City's oldest bar, open since 1933, with an all-day breakfast menu, a full burger lineup, street tacos and birria, 20 beers on tap, and 11 league-quality pool tables.

Mike's Drive-In

American · $ · Downtown

A local Oregon drive-in chain open since 1988, known for made-to-order burgers including an All American blend of short rib, brisket, and chuck, hand-dipped shakes in 20+ flavors, and a full lineup of seafood and chicken baskets.

Ranee's On Main

American Pub · $$ · Downtown

A 21+ neighborhood pub on Main Street with a scratch-made menu that runs from all-day breakfast and benedicts through burgers, prime rib on weekends, and Dungeness crab in multiple forms.

Rivershore Bar & Grill

American Grill · $$ · Waterfront

Waterfront American dining on the Willamette River, serving breakfast through dinner with an outdoor deck, river views, and an OpenTable Diner's Choice award every year since 2019.

The Hive Social

Farm-to-Table Brunch · $$ · Downtown

A farm-to-table brunch and dinner spot in historic Oregon City, scratch-made and seasonal, with aebleskivers, eggs benedicts, and Social Hour Wed–Sat from 3–5pm.

The Wild Hare Saloon

American · $$ · Southridge

A full-service saloon in Southridge Shopping Center with live music three nights a week, happy hour from 2 to 5pm, weekend brunch, and a scratch kitchen running burgers, birria tacos, and a fondue that regulars keep coming back for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get the best burger in Oregon City?
Oregon City Burger Company is the local go-to for a quality burger, fresh beef, cooked to order, with none of the chain-restaurant fatigue. The Oregon City Classic and the garlic fries are the combination to get.
Is there a local burger restaurant in Oregon City?
Yes, Oregon City Burger Company is an independent local spot that has become the city's default burger destination. It's counter-service, fast, and consistently good.
Are the burgers at Oregon City Burger Company good?
Yes, fresh beef, proper build quality, and garlic fries that are worth getting every time. It's the kind of burger spot that makes you not miss the chains.
Where can I get a cheap burger in Oregon City?
Oregon City Burger Company is the best value for a burger in the city, priced fairly for what you get, especially relative to chain alternatives. The Willamette burger at Rivershore Bar & Grill is also popular if you want a burger with a river view.