The menu matches the name; with pretty much just burgers. However, they have plenty of options, and they are very good. Reasonable prices. The space is pretty tight, with tables right up next to each other. A nice place for a fun night out, not for an elegant evening.
Josef Burger Bar
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mehadrin
- Outside Seating Area
- Take Away
Josef, a hamburger and drinks bar, is situated in the famous Mahane Yehuda Market bordering the eclectic neighborhood of Nachlaot. Josef is the place to enjoy the combination of a juicy, tasty hamburger made from fresh shuk meat with the experience of a friendly hangout, including a youthful design, a bar and a taste of the nearby shuk.
The menu offers a diverse and rich selection of first courses, including some delicious vegetarian options such as the hot Portobello salad.
The hamburgers are made of fresh meat brought directly from the shuk and ground onsite. They are prepared at high temperatures a la plancha with special seasonings.
Take advantage of a wide range of international beers, flavored arak and a spacious sitting area by the bar.
The Ajami family, the owners, have been working with meats for over 40 years. They are also the owners of the famous Hatzot Steak House next door. The bar restaurant with its young style impresses with its menu on the wall and energetic music. It is an attractive destination for locals and tourists visiting the Mahane Yehuda area.
There is the option to host events at Josef with sitting space for up to 45 people on the couches, chairs and at the bar. There is a projector for presentations and videos and an elaborate multimedia system.
Josef is part of the rich mosaic of culinary offerings in the shuk area, with excellent food and drink at reasonable prices.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 87 traveler reviews“Hunters, Gather Round”
I loved this burger. Liked the ambience. LOVEd the pineapple on the burger, fresh vegetables, delicious condiments. I asked for no bun, and they played along (surprisingly, this remains an unusual request in many meat establishments). The food came out asap, they have an atrium to keep the place cozy, and a...
MoreI loved this burger. Liked the ambience. LOVEd the pineapple on the burger, fresh vegetables, delicious condiments. I asked for no bun, and they played along (surprisingly, this remains an unusual request in many meat establishments). The food came out asap, they have an atrium to keep the place cozy, and a lovely selection pf meats to choose from. My pick for a Friday noon brunch was the Angus beef burger (47₪( with roasted pineapple (+8). The pineapples were a total splurge, and a yummy one at that, (and they have plenty more topping options) but the main price for the burger itself is definitely within the decent range for a nice sit-down place in the shuk (market). Fyi, they also do deliveries, for over 140 ils + 10 fee. I also appreciated that they were open for business so early on (11am) while other meat joints told me 11:30, 12:00. Summary: highly recommended for the meat lovers among us with a colorful pallette.
Less“Yup. It's pretty much just burgers, but they're pretty good”
“Excellent burgers, great topping options, there's a reason this place is always crowded”
Make no mistake, there are a lot of good burger places in the (Mahane Yehuda) area but Joseph is a cut above. A group of 12 of us were wandering and decided to come here for dinner. The place was hopping and so they setup tables for us outside in the alley. Not the...
MoreMake no mistake, there are a lot of good burger places in the (Mahane Yehuda) area but Joseph is a cut above. A group of 12 of us were wandering and decided to come here for dinner. The place was hopping and so they setup tables for us outside in the alley. Not the nicest (although since we were there it's been cleaned up and seems to be a new normal) but you'll forget all that (if you're outside) when you're food comes. The burgers are delicious and the options are many. I think amongst the 12 of us only 2 or 3 ended up ordering the exact same thing the exact same way. You can't go wrong here.
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