Cincinnati Burger Week is a magical seven day event where restaurants across the city offer specialty burgers for only $5. The week-long burger extravaganza is back July 15-21, with over 75 participating restaurants — the biggest Burger Week yet. We have a sneak peek at a few of offerings Burger Week restaurants will be serving up. Try to keep that drool in your mouth.
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub 2905 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills Ol’ Prospector — a half-pound all-beef burger packed with nuggets of golden cheddar and smoky bacon, topped with smoked Gouda. Served on a brioche bun with a side of fries.
Local Post 3923 Eastern Ave., Columbia Tusculum Beef patty, American cheese, bacon, onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, garlic aioli and a fried pickle topper. Delivered on local Sixteen Bricks challah.
Mita’s 501 Race St., Downtown Bocadillos de hamberguesa — two beef sliders, mahon cheese, pickles, crispy serrano ham and aoili on a brioche bun.
Mecklenburg Gardens 302 East University Ave., Corryville The Mecklenburger — served on a white bun and topped with lettuce, candied bacon, tomato jam and cheddar cheese.
Salazar 1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine A 4 oz. grass-fed burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and dijonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
Bucketheads 6507 Harrison Ave., Suite S, Dent The Bucket Burger — a third of a pound of angus beef, honey caramelized diced bacon and red onion with American cheese on a pretzel bun.
Dunlap Cafe 1926 Dunlap St., Over-the-Rhine The Henrietta — a fresh quarter pound of ground beef, seasoned and grilled with your choice of either cheddar or Swiss cheese, dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickle on a grilled brioche bun that can take it. Photo: Provided
Burgers and Crafts 600 W. Third St., Covington Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chipotle honey peanut butter, bourbon bacon jam, crispy pickles, American and Swiss cheeses and a burger blend of short rib, beef brisket and chuck.
Martino’s On Vine 2618 Short Vine St., Corryville Pittsburger — a burger patty served on thick-cut Italian bread topped with provolone cheese, fries, coleslaw and tomatoes.
The Public House 3807 North Bend Road, Cheviot Black angus beef topped with Guinness-braised onions and sharp cheddar cheese, all on a toasted brioche bun.
Macaron Bar 1206 Main St., Over-the-Rhine A sweet twist on a French classic, the burger macaron starts with a dark chocolate ganache “patty” topped with white chocolate “lettuce” and “cheese,” all on a traditional almond meringue “bun” topped with toasted sesame seeds. Vegetarian and gluten free.