Best Burgers in Bowling Green

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Bowling Green

Quick answer

Our top picks are Stingray Grill, Gerard’s 1907 Tavern and Burger & Bowl.

These eight burger-serving restaurants, diners and bars are physically located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The descriptions draw on local burger coverage and restaurant listings or reviews; check each linked source for its current details.

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The list

  1. 1

    Stingray Grill

    $$ · 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Stingray Grill is at the National Corvette Museum. Local tourism coverage highlights its Stingray Burger, made with a blend of Wagyu beef, bison, elk and wild boar, with smoked cheddar, bacon and other toppings.

    Best for: Corvette Museum visit

  2. 2

    Gerard’s 1907 Tavern

    $$ · 935 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Gerard’s 1907 Tavern is a tavern serving New American food in a historic building. Local coverage calls attention to its burgers, including the GT Burger with Henry Bain sauce, smoked gouda, house coleslaw and tobacco onions.

    Best for: Tavern dining

  3. 3

    Burger & Bowl

    $$ · 1131 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42103

    Burger & Bowl is a locally owned fast-casual restaurant serving burgers, bowls and salads. Local tourism coverage names its Executive Burger and El Diablo among its burger options.

    Best for: Fast-casual burgers

  4. 4

    Bike Rack Bistro

    $$ · 855 Broadway Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Bike Rack Bistro is a bistro near downtown Bowling Green. Local tourism coverage identifies its Bistro Burger, with pimento cheese, bacon and raspberry preserves, as a signature order.

    Best for: Bistro-style burger

  5. 5

    Pub by Novo

    $$ · 2425 Scottsville Road, Suite 127, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Pub by Novo is a sports bar serving bar food, craft beer and cocktails. Local tourism coverage describes its burgers as locally favored, and restaurant reviews also praise the burgers.

    Best for: Sports bar

  6. 6

    Double Dogs

    $$ · 1780 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Double Dogs is a casual restaurant with a menu that includes burgers and other bar-and-grill food. Local tourism coverage specifically mentions the Big John and Bo Burger.

    Best for: Casual dining

  7. 7

    Overtime Sports Bar & Grill

    $$ · 773 Bakerfields Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Overtime Sports Bar & Grill is a sports bar with a menu that includes burgers, pizza and wings. Reviewers mention its burgers, including the two-patty Squeeze Play and the Rodeo burger.

    Best for: Sports bar

  8. 8

    440 Main Restaurant

    $$ · 440 East Main Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    440 Main is a locally owned downtown restaurant with a dining room and bar. A reviewer notes that its burgers come with seasoned fries, and the restaurant is listed at 440 East Main Avenue.

    Best for: Downtown dinner