Gordon Ramsay Street Burger
Our verdict
Gordon Ramsay Street Burger on 7th Street NW drops the white-tablecloth formality of the Ramsay brand in favour of a focused, counter-service approach to the American burger. Positioned in Penn Quarter, it occupies a neighbourhood already dense with serious dining options, offering an accessible entry point into the Ramsay restaurant group for D.C. visitors and regulars alike.
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The menu
What to order
- O.G.R. Burger
- Mumbo Wings
- Pepperoni Pizza
The broader American burger scene has fractured in useful ways over the past decade. At one end, the smash-burger movement collapsed the product to its most reductive elements: thin patty, heavy Maillard crust, minimal augmentation. At the other, chef-driven burger concepts began treating the category with the same sourcing rigour applied to tasting menus. Street Burger occupies a middle tier that has proven commercially durable: celebrity-chef-branded, accessible in price architecture relative to full-service Ramsay properties, and consistent enough to attract the kind of repeat visitor who would otherwise default to a well-worn neighbourhood standby.
What Keeps the Regulars Coming Back
The regulars at a counter-service burger concept are a different breed from those who anchor a reservation at, say, Jônt or minibar by José Andrés. The loyalty isn't built on a chef's personal evolution or a seasonal menu that shifts quarterly. It's built on the certainty that the burger arrives as expected, that the queue moves, and that the price doesn't require a second thought. In a neighbourhood where Albi and Gordon Ramsay's U.S. restaurant expansion follows a pattern familiar from other British chef-entrepreneurs who built television followings before their stateside dining footprints: the flagship fine-dining anchors credibility, the accessible-format offshoots generate volume. Street Burger is one of several format experiments within that logic. Comparable moves in the American market include the way Thomas Keller's network spans from The French Laundry in Napa toward more accessible formats, or how Emeril Lagasse's brand translated from the high-touch experience at Emeril's in New Orleans into a wider hospitality footprint. The difference with Street Burger is the deliberate compression of the format. Where many celebrity-chef casual concepts retain tablecloths and service teams, Street Burger leans into the counter model. That compression is a positioning choice, not a cost-cutting measure: it signals that the product is the thing, not the atmosphere surrounding it. Whether the kitchen execution holds that promise consistently is the question any regular has already answered for themselves. For readers building out a D.C. dining itinerary that spans multiple price points and formats, our Le Bernardin in New York City, Lazy Bear in San Francisco, Smyth in Chicago, Providence in Los Angeles, Addison in San Diego, Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg, Atomix in New York City, and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico. Closer to home, AlbiThe Celebrity Chef Brand in the American Market
Frequently asked questions
What's the address for Gordon Ramsay Street Burger?
Gordon Ramsay Street Burger is located at 507 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, Washington, D.C.
How does Gordon Ramsay Street Burger in Washington D.C. compare to other Ramsay venues in the U.S.?
Street Burger represents the fast-casual tier of Gordon Ramsay's U.S. restaurant portfolio, distinct from his full-service fine dining properties in Las Vegas and New York. The Penn Quarter address at 507 7th St NW places this Washington D.C. location in one of the city's densest restaurant corridors, competing on value and brand recognition rather than tasting menus or Michelin credentials. It is the accessible entry point into the Ramsay brand for D.C. visitors who are not booking a full-service dinner.
What dish is Gordon Ramsay Street Burger famous for?
Street Burger is built around smash-style and stacked beef burgers, the format that anchors the Ramsay group's fast-casual expansion across the U.S. and U.K. The Penn Quarter location at 507 7th St NW positions the burger as the singular draw rather than a broad menu. Specific current offerings are best confirmed directly with the venue, as lineup details vary by location and season.
Do they take walk-ins at Gordon Ramsay Street Burger?
Counter-service burger formats like Street Burger are generally structured around walk-in traffic rather than reservations, and the Penn Quarter location fits that model. The 7th Street NW corridor in Washington D.C. draws steady foot traffic from Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro riders, so peak lunch and dinner windows can mean a wait. Arriving outside the midday and early-evening rushes typically shortens queue times.
What do critics highlight about Gordon Ramsay Street Burger?
Coverage of the Street Burger concept tends to focus on how it fits within the broader Gordon Ramsay restaurant group's strategy of bringing a celebrity-chef name into the accessible, counter-service segment. The Washington D.C. outpost draws attention for its Penn Quarter placement alongside serious full-service restaurants, which sharpens the contrast between the format and its neighbours.
Is Gordon Ramsay Street Burger good for vegetarians?
The Street Burger concept across its U.S. locations has included plant-based patty options alongside its beef lineup, reflecting the broader market shift that most major burger brands have made in recent years. Whether specific vegetarian or vegan options are available at the 507 7th St NW Washington D.C.
Cuisine and Recognition
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Ramsay Street BurgerThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | American Smash Burgers | $20–30 | Not listed |
| L'Enfant Plaza SW | American Food Court | $10–20 | Southwest Federal Center |
| Kramers | Modern American with French influences | $20–30 | Dupont Circle |
| Macon Bistro | Southern-French Bistro Fusion | Not listed | Chevy Chase |
| Chopt Creative Salad Co. | Fresh Customizable Salads & Bowls | $10–20 | Chinatown |
| Cafe Saint-Ex | American Gastropub | Not listed | Cardozo |
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .