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You no longer have to wait until July to celebrate Cincinnati’s Burger Week: The inaugural Halfway to Burger Week this February will offer $7 deals on tasty specials from participating Greater Cincinnati restaurants, but only for four days: Monday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 16.
You can also win prizes for trying the burger specials. Download the official Burger Week app (from Apple or Google Play) to track your meals and enter for the chance to win $250 in gift cards. There are two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week to automatically be entered to win the grand prize or earn the most points by checking into participating restaurants and eating burgers. You can also use the app to find participating restaurants, burger specials, hours and a map.
From your classic, all-American cheeseburger to an Is it Cake?-esque cupcake slider dupe, there are tons of options to enjoy during Halfway to Burger Week. Keep scrolling to see all the mouthwatering burgers you can get for just $7.
HighGrain Brewing Co.
6860 Plainfield Road, Silverton
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Guac” Burger: Berry Farm’s beef, avocado mayo, pickled pepper relish, pepper jack cheese, crushed Flamin’ Hots and romaine. Photo: Provided by HighGrain BrewingNation Kitchen & Bar
1200 Broadway St., Pendleton; 3435 Epworth Ave., Westwood; 203 Mill St., Milford.
Queen City Burger: Two beef patties, Cincy-style chili, diced onions, mustard and shredded cheddar on a Sixteen Bricks Artisan Bakehouse Challah Bun. Photo: Provided by Nation Kitchen & BarThe Standard
434 Main St., Covington
Double Bacon BBQ Burger: Double beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onions, cheddar and BBQ sauce on griddled bun. Photo: Provided by The StandardRich’s Proper Food and Drink
701 Madison Ave., Covington
French Onion Proper Burger: 6-oz. smashburger, caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, roasted garlic aioli, house pickles and red wine demi-glace. Photo: Provided by Rich's Proper Food and DrinkAnderson Township Pub
1786 Wanninger Lane, Anderson Township
ATP Pub Special: A flavorful burger topped with beer cheese, crispy-fried banana peppers and grilled jalapenos and served on a toasted pretzel bun. Photo: Provided by Anderson Township PubBandito Food Park + Cantina
3543 Columbia Parkway, Columbia Tusculum
Bandito Burger: Special-blend beef patty, cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomatoes and Bandito sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Mexicano Burger: Special-blend beef patty, pepper jack cheese, grilled peppers and onions, lettuce, jalapeño and chipotle mayo on a flour tortilla. Photo: Provided by Bandito Food Park + CantinaBacalls Cafe
6118 Hamilton Ave., College Hill
Bacalls Classic Mushroom Swiss Burger: A juicy half-pound prime beef Wagyu burger with mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions and topped with onion straws. Photo: Provided by Bacalls CafeHeyday
1527 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills
Two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, pickle and special sauce. Photo: Provided by HeydayMashRoots
5903 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; Element Eatery: 5350 Medpace Way, Madisonville
The Fried Pollo: Fried chicken, bacon, onion, pickles and spicy mayo sauce.
The Puerto Rican: Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, sweet plantains, crispy plantain sticks and mayo-ketchup sauce. Photo: Provided by MashRootsTres Belle Cakes
8921 Reading Road, Reading
Fully Loaded Cupcake Sliders: A cupcake “bun” filled with burger, lettuce, tomato and cheese all made from their delicious buttercream. Each order contains two Cupcake Sliders. Photo: Provided by Tres Belles CakesFour Mile Pig
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria
Spicy Double Smokehouse Cheeseburger: Two fresh, handmade angus patties smothered in American cheese, grilled jalapenos and onions and topped with fresh-cut tomatoes and lettuce with their housemade sriracha mayo.
Blackberry Havarti Double Cheeseburger: Two fresh, handmade angus patties smothered in havarti cheese, with their housemade blackberry sauce (warm heat) and fresh-cut tomatoes and lettuce. Photo: Provided by Four Mile PigSlatts Pub
4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash
That’s Nacho Cheeseburger: Half-pound burger on a gourmet bun and topped with homemade nacho cheese, tortilla strips and pico de gallo. Photo: Slatts PubLori’s American Grille
1711 State Route 28, Building 1, Goshen
The Lori Burger: Their custom five-steak blend burger topped with American cheese, crispy bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Lori Sauce. Photo: Lori's American GrillePensive Distilling Company
720 Monmouth St., Newport
Strike the Gold: 6-oz. beef patty, topped with caramelized red onion, romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese and housemade bourbon BBQ sauce. Photo: Provided by Pensive Distilling Co. + KitchenRJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom
4450 Eastgate South Drive, Suite 100, Eastgate
RJ Blackberry Burger: A juicy, all-beef patty with hot blackberry glaze, melted aged Swiss cheese, along with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle planks on a toasted brioche bun. RJ Cinema says it goes perfectly with a Blackberry Sour from their bar.
RJ Patty Melt: A juicy, all-beef patty nestled inside toasted Texas Toast, smothered with caramelized onions and their housemade cheddar cheese sauce. Photo: Provided by RJ Cinema Distillery & TaproomOakley Pub & Grill
3924 Isabella Ave., Oakley
Memphis Burger: Premium angus chuck smothered with house BBQ sauce and topped with bacon and Wisconsin cheddar cheese, served with lettuce, onion, pickle and mayo. Photo: Provided by Oakley Pub & GrillW Bar + Bistro
3447 Epworth Ave., Westwood
The W Bar + Bistro American Burger (Beef or Impossible): Topped with American cheese and layered with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and W sauce and served on a fresh brioche bun. Photo: Provided by W Bar + BistroFrisch’s Big Boy
Multiple locations
Half-pound of roasted garlic-seasoned beef patties, with shoestring fries, grilled onion, American cheese, dill pickle aioli, romaine lettuce and ketchup on a toasted sesame roll. Photo: Provided by Frisch's Big BoyChampions Grille
3670 Werk Road, Western Hills
Bacon Jam Bleu Cheese Burger: 1/3-pound burger topped with bacon jam, red onion and bleu cheese crumbles on a Kaiser bun. Photo: Champions GrilleMiamiville Trailyard
368 Center St., Miamiville
A perfectly blended beef burger on a bed of lettuce with tartar sauce, pickles, onion straws and American cheese. Photo: facebook.com/Miamiville TrailyardBebo’s Burgers & More
28 W. Court St., Downtown
Nachos Burger: Freshly made beef patty, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cheddar cheese, queso cheese sauce, crema and tortilla strips.
Turkey Burger: Turkey patty, cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Photo: Provided by Bebo's Burgers & MoreBucketheads
6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township
The Handyman Burger: Loaded with tartar sauce, lettuce, pickles and American cheese. Photo: Provided by BucketheadsL’burg Drinks & More
1097 W. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg
Maize Burger: 8-oz. burger topped with Mexican street corn dip, Parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomato and seasoned mayo on a brioche bun. Served with chips.
L’burg Patty Melt: 8-oz. burger on Texas toast with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and special sauce. Served with chips. Photo: Provided by L'burg Drinks & MoreBlondie’s Sports Bar & Grill
7886 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester
Option #1: Fresh, not frozen, grilled burger on pretzel bun topped with grilled onions, bacon and beer cheese.
Option #2: Fresh, not frozen, grilled burger with your choice of cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Photo: Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill
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