Food & Dining

Best Burgers in Kingwood, TX: 8 Spots From Kings Harbor to US 59

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Best burgers in Kingwood TX illustration: burger and fries beside tall pines and Lake Houston at night

The best burgers in Kingwood, TX come from eight places: Sharky's Waterfront Grill at Kings Harbor, Skeeter's Mesquite Grill on West Lake Houston Parkway, Three B's Grill and Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse on Kingwood Drive, The Brass Tap, Big City Wings, Smashburger on US 59 and Kingwood's two 24-hour Whataburgers. If you only have time for one, go to Sharky's for the lake view or Skeeter's for a mesquite-grilled burger.

Here's a fact to bring to the table: Kingwood's name comes from a business partnership. The community was created as a joint venture between Exxon's Friendswood Development Company and King Ranch, the South Texas cattle ranch, and it has called itself “The Livable Forest” since the first village opened in 1971. A ranch in the name and a forest out the window is a pretty good setting for a burger.

Where does Kingwood start and stop?

For this guide, Kingwood means the master-planned community in northeast Houston with a Kingwood, TX mailing address in ZIP 77339 or 77345: Kings Harbor on Lake Houston, Kingwood Drive, Northpark Drive, West Lake Houston Parkway, Loop 494 and the US 59 frontage roads at the community's edge. Most of it is in Harris County, with a small part in Montgomery County. Humble and Atascocita have their own guides, so their burger joints aren't here. See our Kingwood area page for the wider picture.

The quick list

  • The burger with a lake view: Sharky's Waterfront Grill at Kings Harbor.
  • The biggest burger in Kingwood we found: Sharky's 1-pound, cheddar-stuffed Great White Shark Burger.
  • The best-value burger deal: Skeeter's $5 happy-hour Skeeter Burger, weekdays 3pm to 6pm.
  • The game-day burger: the 8-ounce Bacon Jam Burger at Three B's Grill.
  • Burger plus 70 beers on tap: Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse.
  • The $10 weekday lunch: the All-American Cheeseburger lunch deal at The Brass Tap.
  • The smash: Smashburger on US 59, with fries cooked in beef tallow.
  • Any hour of the night: Whataburger on Northpark Drive or Kingwood Drive, dine-in 24 hours.

How we chose

Every pick was confirmed open on its own official website, with a Kingwood address in ZIP 77339 or 77345 and a burger on its current menu. We started with sit-down restaurants where the burger is a real reason to go, then added a smash-burger counter and a Texas-born 24-hour classic. Places whose official sites we couldn't reach, or whose menus we couldn't read, are left out for now.

Hours change, so read every schedule below as “typically” and check the restaurant's site before you drive.

Kings Harbor and West Lake Houston Parkway

These two are the sit-down burgers on Kingwood's lake side, and both have been feeding Kingwood families for years.

Sharky's Waterfront Grill

Kings Harbor, 1660 West Lake Houston Parkway, Suite 104 · typically daily 11am to 9pm

Sharky's Waterfront Grill at Kings Harbor in Kingwood makes its gourmet burgers with half a pound of Certified Angus Beef, and the restaurant says outright that it has the best burgers in Kingwood. It dares you to try the Great White Shark Burger to prove it.

What to order: the Great White Shark Burger, which the menu labels “NOT FOR WIMPS!”: 1 pound of Certified Angus Beef stuffed with cheddar, topped with Sharky's chipotle sauce and applewood-smoked bacon. For a regular appetite, the Bleu Shark Burger is stuffed with blue cheese and topped with caramelized onions, and the Texas Melt comes on Texas toast with Swiss and Cowboy Candy (candied jalapeños).

Good to know: burgers are cooked medium-well or well-done only. Kids get the Twin Mini Tiger Shark, two small burgers, and Sunday brunch typically runs 11am to 3pm.

Why it's here: a big burger with Lake Houston out the window. Official site

Skeeter's Mesquite Grill

4121 West Lake Houston Parkway · typically 11am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 10pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 9pm Sunday

Skeeter's Mesquite Grill in Kingwood cooks its burgers over a wood-burning mesquite grill, the same way the Adair family has since it opened the first Skeeter's in West University in 1988. Every burger is one-third pound of fresh, never-frozen Angus beef on a toasted potato bun.

What to order: the Bacon Cheese Skeeter, or the Green Skeeter with guacamole and pepper jack. The Patty Melt comes on Texas toast with grilled onions and mixed cheese.

Insider tip: on weekdays from 3pm to 6pm, the happy-hour menu lists a $5 Skeeter Burger (cheese is $1 more). Gluten-free? Any burger can come in a lettuce wrap or as a bowl over iceberg with house burger sauce.

Why it's here: a mesquite-grilled burger, and the best-value burger deal on this list. Official site

Kingwood Drive

Kingwood Drive is the community's main street for burgers and beer, with three picks within a short drive of each other.

Three B's Grill

4590 Kingwood Drive · typically 11am to 10pm Sunday to Wednesday, until 11pm Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday

Three B's Grill on Kingwood Drive has been open since 2010, with a full bar and big TVs, and it has the longest burger list on this page. Any burger can come on a lettuce bun.

What to order: the Bacon Jam Burger, an 8-ounce beef belly patty with smoked chipotle bacon jam, cheddar and balsamic grilled onions, plus spicy BBQ sauce for dipping. Heat seekers want the Towering Inferno with jalapeño bacon and Tabasco mayo. The Smash Burger is two 4-ounce patties, and the Fat Boy doubles the meat, bacon and cheese.

Why it's here: the Kingwood burger for game day. Our Kingwood bars guide has more places to watch. Official site

Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse

4331 Kingwood Drive · typically 11am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday

Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse in Kingwood is a pizza place first, but its burgers are a solid reason to come, especially with 70 rotating craft beers on tap.

What to order: the Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger, single or double, with pepper jack, mayo and a dash of Tajín. The plain Burger comes with American cheese and Parry's burger sauce, and you can add jalapeños, avocado or green chile.

Good to know: Parry's cooks its burgers medium-well, to at least 155 degrees. Kids get a quarter-pound Lil' Burger. If the table wants pizza after all, see our best pizza in Kingwood guide.

Why it's here: a burger and a long tap list in one booth. Official site

The Brass Tap

4635 Kingwood Drive, Suite 800 · typically 11am to 11pm Monday to Wednesday, until midnight Thursday to Saturday, until 10pm Sunday; kitchen closes earlier

The Brass Tap in Kingwood is a craft beer bar with more than 150 beer selections and a short list of Angus-blend burgers on butter brioche buns.

What to order: The Biggy BBQ Mac Burger, with aged cheddar, bacon, pulled pork, BBQ sauce and gooey mac 'n' cheese bites on top. For something simpler, the All-American Pub has cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickle.

Insider tip: the weekday lunch menu lists an All-American Cheeseburger with crinkle-cut fries for $10, Monday to Friday from opening until 2pm. Check the menu before you go, since deals change.

Why it's here: a burger lunch deal and a deep beer list. Official site

Near US 59: west Kingwood Drive and Northpark Drive

The west side of Kingwood, near US 59, is where you go for a quick burger, at any hour.

Big City Wings

1522 Kingwood Drive · typically 11am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am to midnight Friday, 10:30am to midnight Saturday

Big City Wings in Kingwood is named for wings, but every burger uses fresh Angus beef and you choose the bun: sweet sourdough, Texas toast, new potato roll or jalapeño cheddar sourdough.

What to order: the Hickory Burger, with the house hickory sauce, cheddar, bacon and grilled onions, on jalapeño cheddar sourdough. The Breakfast Burger adds a fried egg and bacon, and the menu calls it “Perfect for a hangover.”

Why it's here: the most bun choices of any burger in Kingwood we found. Official site

Smashburger

25639 US Highway 59 · typically from 10:30am daily, until 9:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday

Smashburger on US 59 in Kingwood presses a ball of fresh, never-frozen Certified Angus Beef onto a hot, butter-seasoned grill with a custom-forged smasher, which gives each patty its crispy crust. The chain dates to 2007.

What to order: the Classic Smash with American cheese and Smash Sauce, or the Bacon Stack Smash. Get the SmashFries with rosemary and garlic: the Kingwood store says it fries in 100% beef tallow.

Why it's here: Kingwood's dedicated smash-burger counter. For the citywide picture, see our best smash burgers in Houston. Official site

Whataburger (Northpark Drive and Kingwood Drive)

320 Northpark Drive and 4545 Kingwood Drive, Suite 404 · drive-thru and dining room typically open 24 hours

Whataburger is the Texas-born exception to our sit-down focus. It has served made-to-order burgers since 1950, and both Kingwood stores, at Northpark Drive by I-69 and at Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway, keep their drive-thrus and dining rooms open around the clock.

What to order: the namesake Whataburger with jalapeños and cheese.

Good to know: holiday hours can differ, so check the store page on holidays.

Why it's here: when everything else in Kingwood has closed, this is the burger that's still on. Official site

Save this: a Kingwood burger day

Screenshot this route. It covers Kingwood's best burgers from lunch to after midnight without leaving the Livable Forest.

  1. Lunch, before 2pm on a weekday: the $10 All-American Cheeseburger lunch deal at The Brass Tap on Kingwood Drive.
  2. Afternoon: walk it off on the trails, then read our things to do in Kingwood guide for ideas.
  3. Happy hour, 3pm to 6pm: a $5 Skeeter Burger at Skeeter's on West Lake Houston Parkway.
  4. Sunset dinner: split a Great White Shark Burger on the water at Sharky's, Kings Harbor.
  5. Game night: the Bacon Jam Burger at Three B's Grill.
  6. After midnight: a Whataburger with jalapeños on Northpark Drive or Kingwood Drive.

Check list for the drive:

  • Sharky's cooks burgers medium-well or well-done only.
  • Skeeter's happy hour is weekdays only.
  • The Brass Tap's kitchen closes before the bar does.
  • Sharky's typically closes at 9pm, even on weekends.

Is Kingwood worth the drive for a burger?

Yes, if you make a day of it. Kingwood sits on the shore of Lake Houston, so a burger at Kings Harbor pairs well with a morning across the lake at Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Thinking of moving here? Our living in Kingwood guide covers the neighborhoods.

More to eat in and around Kingwood

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best burger in Kingwood, TX?

For a sit-down burger, go to Sharky's Waterfront Grill at Kings Harbor, 1660 West Lake Houston Parkway, for a half-pound Certified Angus Beef burger with a Lake Houston view, or Skeeter's Mesquite Grill at 4121 West Lake Houston Parkway for a one-third-pound burger grilled over mesquite.

What is the biggest burger in Kingwood?

The biggest we found is the Great White Shark Burger at Sharky's Waterfront Grill in Kings Harbor: 1 pound of Certified Angus Beef stuffed with cheddar and topped with chipotle sauce and applewood-smoked bacon.

Where can I get a burger in Kingwood late at night?

Both Kingwood Whataburgers, at 320 Northpark Drive and 4545 Kingwood Drive, keep their drive-thrus and dining rooms open 24 hours. Three B's Grill on Kingwood Drive typically serves until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Where is the cheapest burger deal in Kingwood?

Skeeter's Mesquite Grill on West Lake Houston Parkway lists a $5 Skeeter Burger on its happy-hour menu, Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. The Brass Tap on Kingwood Drive lists a $10 All-American Cheeseburger with fries on weekday lunch until 2pm.

Is there a smash burger in Kingwood?

Yes. Smashburger at 25639 US Highway 59 in Kingwood smashes fresh Certified Angus Beef on the grill, and Three B's Grill on Kingwood Drive has a Smash Burger made with two 4-ounce patties.

How did Kingwood get its name?

Kingwood was created as a joint venture between King Ranch and Exxon's Friendswood Development Company, and its name came from that partnership. The first village opened in 1971, and the community has used the slogan “The Livable Forest” ever since.