(510) 451-6350

317 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607 37.7969 -122.2758

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Neighborhoods: Produce and Waterfront, Downtown Oakland

Years in business

Established in 1952

Price:

$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bakeries

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Lunch Spot

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Traditional American

Bakery Products:

Pies

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Reviews & Ratings for Nation's Giant Hamburgers

4 Star Rating: Recommended

7 reviews

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/11/02

Tom's Burger Rating

by tluckenbach at Citysearch

Nations is one the best local burger chains. Period. Not much on ambiance but they make a great Burger with Cheese and Ortega Chili. 1/2 pounder with fries and shake... hard to beat.

  • Pros: Large burgers, great pies
  • Cons: still fried
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/06/11

Best cheeseburger you have ever had - guaranteed!

by lesley44 at Citysearch

I like small portions of food but will never turn down a Giant Hamburger!

Whenever I see a picture of the cheeseburger my mouth starts to water!

The bacon burger and harvester are also quite good!

I highly recommend this place if you are looking to taste the best cheeseburger you have ever had.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/10

Great burgers

by Zogsauce at Citysearch

You know exactly what you're getting when you walk into Nation's. If you want cheap and delicious burgers, fries, and shakes, this is the place to go to. If you're looking for something more upscale, go elsewhere. It's that simple.

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/23/10

Heart Attack waiting to happen

by FussonaBudget at Citysearch

I used to like Nations - that was a million years ago. Nowadays, it's just about my last choice. I can handle the greasy burgers once in awhile, but those fries are horrible and the cheese is cheap as hell. And the staff couldn't smile if they wanted to. Of course, that's just the way Americans work - like they don't need your business and they hate your guts. Oh, and the meat is pretty flavorless. Sorry, Nations!

  • Pros: Fresh but questionable quality
  • Cons: Surly staff
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/27/09

Good food, slow service

by sonkface at Citysearch

Nations serves up classic burgers and fries. Greasy, but flavorful. They have a nice selection of dessert pies. My fav is banana cream. Service is slow, so expect to wait at least 10 to 15 mins for your order. At least it's fresh.

  • Pros: Good burger
  • Cons: Slow Service

10/06/08

Bay Area restaurant chain serves fresh, cooked-to-order American classics hot off the grill.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Since 1952, diners have been enjoying this nostalgic restaurant's tradition of high-quality comfort food at affordable prices. While they are best known for their signature three-quarter-pound "giant" burger complete with a heaping pile of fixings, Nation's has expanded its menu over the years to include sandwiches, hot dogs, pies and hearty breakfast staples like omelets and pancakes. Health-conscious diners may opt for lower-fat choices like the chicken or salmon burger.