Best Burgers in Otter Tail County!

A good burger is the cornerstone of many a restaurant. An EXCELLENT burger is what entices people to go the extra mile when comes to satisfying a craving. In our continuing effort to help folks FIND THEIR INNER OTTER, we ventured on a quest to find the best burgers in Otter Tail County, MN. (Please keep in mind there are lots of places that we weren’t able to visit that are worth a stop.) We are not here to crown a champion, merely point a spotlight on some of the places our friends on social media recommended. So here’s our list, in no particular order.

RUSTY NAIL – Battle Lake

Battle Lake, MN is known for its eateries. Come summer, the eclectic Main Street bustles with vacationers, visitors and locals. The food choices range from salt water taffy, to fine dining. One of the more popular spots is a joint called the Rusty Nail. The menu includes things like, Sunfish Po Boy, steak bites and fried pickles. When it comes to burgers, the ISLANDER comes highly recommended. Here’s the description from Sara; “It is one of our jumbo cheese balls sandwiched between two burger patties. Topped with thousand island dressing, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. It’s a crowd favorite.”

3 GUYS DELI – Fergus Falls

When you are in Otter Tail Lakes Country, a stop at a Mall might not be on the top of your to-do list. Well, if you are into BIG BURGERS, you might want to change your plans. The fine folks at 3 Guys Deli have a serious contender when it comes to BEST BURGER, the aptly named 3 Guys Burger. It is; a double cheeseburger, 3 slices of bacon, 2 slices of ham, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo & 2 onion rings on a ciabatta bun. We HIGHLY recommend you give this one a try. When you do, bring your appetite and maybe wear a shirt you don’t mind making a mess on.

SKÅL – Vergas

It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, and if you are looking to spice things up, head to Vergas, MN. Not only is this quaint & lovely town home to the world’s largest loon, it’s home to some mighty fine food. SKÅL is a celebration of everything Scandinavian with sleek, modern ambiance that is sure to make you feel at home. They’ve got a robust burger lineup, but if you can handle the heat, we recommend the Chili Cheese Fry Burger. As soon as the plate hits the table in front of you, you get a whiff of the garlic chili sauce and you know you are in for a treat. Add french fries, cheddar jack cheese and a ½ lb hand-pattied burger and you’ve got a hearty meal fit for a Viking.

Billy’s Corner Bar – Vergas

As long as you are in town, you will want to check out Billy’s Corner Bar & Grill. They use 1/2 lb. patties of Ketter’s 100% fresh super lean beef, cooked to perfection. You can’t go wrong with the classic California Burger. We highly recommend you ask for cheese & bacon to make a good thing even better.

There are many more wonderful burgers to be found in Otter Tail County, MN! Please keep in mind that this list isn’t an official designation. Know of an awesome burger we missed? We’d love to hear your suggestions! Send us a pic or posted it to our social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and use the #findyourinnerotter.