Hamburger Mary's is the name of several related hamburger restaurants that started in San Francisco, California, in 1972. The name of the business refers to both the original San Francisco location, which closed in 2001, and Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille, a spun-off franchise with several locations around the United States. The current franchise is a drag-themed casual dining chain The eateries are often in gay districts and are intended to represent stereotypical gay culture through humorously named menu items, flamboyant decor, drag shows, and drag queen servers.