The praise comes down to the meat itself, which is custom made for the restaurant by celebrity butcher Pat LaFrieda<\/a>. The hefty 8-ounce-plus\u00a0patty is served on a fluffy brioche bun with a pile of gooey caramelized onions and a side of the crispiest french fries<\/a>. It will set you back a whopping $38, but we agree with Bourdain about it being state-of-the-art. So much so that we had to include it on our list of the best burgers in every U.S. state<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more: 15 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Eating At A Steakhouse<\/a><\/p>\n Is the Black Label Burger at Minetta Tavern worth it? The Minetta Tavern Black Label Burger with fries – Minetta Tavern\/Instagram<\/p>\n No doubt, $38 is a lot for a burger, but what you’re getting here is a\u00a0thick, rounded hunk of top-quality meat, rather than any old, flattened patty. No one knows exactly what the blend of meat is or how it’s particular proportions, but we’re talking rich, juicy cuts like short rib, brisket, ribeye, and skirt. It’s flavorful, succulent, and extremely indulgent \u2014 and many agree that it’s worth every penny.<\/p>\n The way the burger is served allows the meat to really shine. There aren’t any overwhelming add-ons that could take away from the natural flavors, nor does it introduce the need for a knife and fork, which was something Bourdain always appreciated in a gourmet burger. In a 2003 episode of “A Cook’s Tour,”<\/a>\u00a0he noted that,\u00a0“I don’t want a tower of foie gras with microgreens here, I want blood and grease on my fingers and chin.”<\/p>\n Minetta Tavern customers agree. One repeat visitor\u00a0on Reddit<\/a> noted that the burger “is always the highlight,” while another on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0promised that it creates “a night you’ll never forget.” If you want to try it, bookings are recommended. Minetta Tavern isn’t one of the hardest restaurant reservations to get in NYC<\/a>, but you do need to get in there early, or else try to walk in at a quieter time of day. We promise the burger will be worth it.<\/p>\n Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter<\/a> where we’re helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source<\/a> on Google.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/a922e2d2a15bc295af6f0c68b7f632cd.jpeg\"\/)
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