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Cincinnati Burger Week returns this Aug. 17-23, offering a week’s worth of $6 burgers from over 50 different local restaurants. Here’s a look at some of the most outrageous burgers you can sink your teeth into during the seven-day burger party.
FlipSide Liberty
The Uncle Jimmy: 7oz. Ohio grass-fed beef patty, smoked Applewood bacon, habanero apricot jelly and peanut butter
Photo: ProvidedThe Pub Crestview Hills
Makers Mark Gouda Mac Burger: Beef patty, Makers Mark barbecue sauce, Gouda mac and cheese on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedSammy’s Craft Burgers & Beers
Sammy’s Bourbon Burger: Signature blend burger patty topped with bourbon sauce, fried onion straws, Swiss cheese, mayo, field greens and fresh tomato
Photo: ProvidedSlatts Pub
My Big Fat Greek Burger: Half-pound burger on a brioche bun topped with Greek pulled pork, whipped feta cheese with tomato and olives, tzatziki sauce and pita fries
Photo: ProvidedMacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
Pizza Burger: Half-pound burger with sliced pepperoni, provolone, fresh basil and pizza sauce on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedFlipSide Liberty
Empress Chili Burger: Third-pound handcrafted beef burger topped with Cincinnatis Empress Chili, finely shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion and yellow mustard
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Taste of Champions Big Bite Trio: Three beef slider-style burgers featuring the Classic Champion Slider (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and chipotle mayo), Southwest Slider (jalapeno, Pico de Gallo, pepper jack cheese and sriracha mayo) and Buckeye Slider (sauteed mushrooms and onions and honey Dijon)
Photo: ProvidedKeystone Bar & Grill
Maple Bacon Donut Burger: A seasoned ground beef patty, bourbon-glazed bacon, caramelized onions and American cheese on a Holtman’s maple iced donut
Photo: ProvidedPress on Monmouth
Breakfast Burger: Single patty, fried egg, greens and maple mustard sauce on a Sixteen Bricks brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedNation Kitchen & Bar
Fajita Burger: Two burger patties, pepper jack cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole, fresh jalapeños and pico de gallo on a challah bun
Photo: ProvidedBrown Dog Cafe
Brown Dog Burger: Freshly-ground Angus chuck with fontina cheese, bacon jam and apple slaw on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedAgave & Rye
The Easy Rider: Two smashed burger patties, sweet and spicy bacon, queso, tobacco onions, Agave & Rye’s Agave & Chili BBQ Jam, brioche bun and pickles
Photo: ProvideddeSha’s American Tavern
A Ducking Good Burger: Ground beef, fontina cheese, roasted tomato-garlic aioli, topped with shredded potatoes tossed in duck fat and served on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedKitchen 1883 Anderson
Grilled Meatloaf Burger: Barbecue bacon sauce, crispy fried onions and cheddar on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedMac Shack
Cheeseburger in Paradise Mac + Cheese: Classic mac and cheese mixed with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, French fries, ketchup and pickles
Photo: ProvidedButler’s Pantry
Steak Burger: Steak burger with pimento cheese, red onion, bacon, onion straws and root beer barbecue mayo
Photo: ProvidedCoppin’s at Hotel Covington
Smoked Pork Burger: Pork and beef patty, avocado aioli, smoked Gouda and jalapeño citrus slaw on a housemade potato bun
Photo: ProvidedBlondie’s Sports Bar and Grill
Blondie’s Burger: A half-pound Angus beef burger with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno poppers, chipotle ranch, bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and onion
Photo: ProvidedClubhouse Sports Grille
Buffalo Burger: Grilled hand-pattied burger, breaded, deep-fried and served with your choice of homemade wing sauce on a brioche bun. Burger is topped with a buffalo chicken wing, onion ring and ranch dressing and served with Saratoga chips.
Photo: ProvidedWild Eggs Restaurant
Wild & Spicy Poblano Cheeseburger: Half-pound beef burger topped with poblano pepper, pico de gallo, chipotle mayonnaise and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun and topped with seasoned crispy tortilla strips
Photo: ProvidedMecklenburg Gardens
The Reuben Burger: Handmade beef patty with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on a rye bun, served with housemade Saratoga chips
Photo: ProvidedPrime Cincinnati
Jack Burger: 6 oz. Prime Burger, arugula, aged cheddar, bourbon bacon jam, bacon and truffle aioli served on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedBarleycorn’s
Double BBQ Burger: Double beef patties, double cheese, homemade barbecue sauce and hand-breaded onion straws on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedChandler’s Burger Bistro
Chandler’s Italian Burger: Hand-pattied burger on a Servatii bun, served with mozzarella cheese and topped with banana peppers, homemade marinara sauce and garlic Romano seasoning
Photo: ProvidedKitchen 1883 Union
Angus Beef Burger: Angus beef burger, tomato jam, lemon arugula, three cheese sauce and smoked onion straws
Photo: ProvidedTres Belle Cakes
Beignet Sliders: One berry-filled beignet bun with edible rainbow sugar cookie dough patty and one Nutella-filled beignet bun with edible chocolate brownie cookie dough patty
Photo: ProvidedDrake’s
Drake’s BLT Burger: Fresh burger patty with hickory-smoked bacon, jalapeno-green tomato jam, Parmesan-garlic mayo and iceberg slaw on a butter-toasted bun
Photo: ProvidedEric’s Bay View Grill
The Big E: House-blend burger with shaved ham, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion
Photo: ProvidedMoerlein Lager House
Boursin Burger (front): Boursin cheese, candied red onion, sautéed wild mushrooms and black pepper aioli
Swiss Bliss Burger: Horseradish sweet pickle relish, creamed Swiss cheese and sauce fontana
Three Cheese Garlic Burger: Mozzarella, Swiss and American cheeses with roasted garlic and truffle aioli
Photo: ProvidedFrenchie Fresh Burger Bar
Le Alpine: Beef burger with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and mushroom demi-glaze
Photo: ProvidedGrandview Tavern
Black and Blue Burger: 6 oz. blackened burger topped with bleu cheese, baby lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette and crispy fried onions on a toasted bun
Photo: ProvidedLadder 19
Ragin Cajun: Two quarter-pound burgers topped with grilled onions and mushrooms, Swiss cheese and Cajun aioli served on a buttered and toasted locally-sourced kaiser bun
Photo: ProvidedFreddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Three Steakburger: Three steakburger patties, three slices of American cheese, mustard, onion and pickles on a toasted bun
Photo: ProvidedLucky Dog Grille
Yum Yum Burger: 1/3-pound burger with spiked Jack Daniels Whiskey pickles, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese and homemade Yum Yum sauce on a toasted brioche roll and topped with two beer-battered onion rings
Photo: ProvidedMita’s Restaurant
Bocadillos de Hamburguesa: Two beef sliders, Mahon cheese, pickles, crispy serrano ham and aioli on a brioche bun
Photo: ProvidedBru Burger Bar
BRU-lote Burger: Quarter-pound signature blend burger, topped with housemade corn salsa, queso fresco, lettuce and smokey chipotle aioli
Photo: ProvidedBucketheads
The Bullseye Burger: Topped with American cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and a fried onion ring
Photo: ProvidedSalazar
Salazar Burger: Grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, bacon and tomato on a ‘Kaiser Jose’ bun
Photo: ProvidedLouVino OTR
LouVino Burger: Housemade bun, fried green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce and pickle
Photo: ProvidedGame On
Charlie Hustle: Ground beef patty with jalapenos inside and Westside Wildfire dry rub mixed in, topped with Ghost Pepper cheese, red onions, lettuce and tomato
Photo: Provided