Bison burgers on Long Island

Relatively low in calories and fat, the bison -- or buffalo -- burger often gives beef and turkey patties a juicy, flavor-rich run for the money.

Overcooking, however, can render these burgers dry and unpalatable. Medium-rare is as done as you want to go.

Here are a few places where buffalo burgers are home on the range:

At this colorful little burger restaurant, bison is just one of many types of patties you can order. Try the Rodeo version with barbecue sauce, Cheddar and onion rings.

139 1/2 Merrick Ave., Merrick, 516-543-4141, burger9point5.net

The bison burger at this popular diner is big, smoky and juicy -- every bit as good as the beef burger.