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Cincinnati Burger Week is back Aug. 17-23, offering a week’s worth of $6 burgers from over 50 different local restaurants. And while all eateries are serving their specials for dine-in (unless they’re a food truck and they literally can’t), many are also adapting to current customer pandemic dining trends and packing up their burgers to-go as well.
Here’s a list of Cincinnati Burger Week restaurants dishing out $6 specialty burgers for carry-out in addition to dine-in.
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Provided by restaurantsBRU Burger Bar
41 E. Sixth St., Downtown; 271 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell
BRU-LOTE BURGER: A 1/4 pound signature blend burger, topped with housemade corn salsa, queso fresco, lettuce, and smokey chipotle aioli. Provided by restaurantsKeystone’s Mac Shack
249 Calhoun St., Clifton/CUF
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE MAC + CHEESE: Classic mac + cheese mixed with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, French fries, ketchup and pickles. Provided by restaurantsFlipSide
7622 Blake St, Liberty Township
THE UNCLE JIMMY: 7 oz Ohio grass-fed beef patty, smoked applewood bacon, habanero apricot jelly and peanut butter. Provided by restaurantsHang Over Easy
13 W. Charlton St., Corryville
DOUBLE HOE BURGER: All Ohio beef, double patty, double cheese, with tomato and onion and Hoe sauce on a Martin’s potato roll. Provided by restaurantsHighGrain Brewing Co.
6860 Plainfield Road, Silverton
SPICY PEPPER JELLY AND MISO PEANUT BUTTER SLAW BURGER: Served on a brioche bun with French fries. Provided by restaurantsNation Kitchen & Bar
1200 Broadway St., Pendleton
FAJITA BURGER: Two burger patties, pepper jack cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole, fresh jalapeños, and pico de gallo, on a Challah bun. Provided by restaurantsGoose & Elder
1800 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
GOOSE & ELDER BURGER: Grass-fed burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Dijonnaisse on a sesame seed bun. Provided by restaurantsKeystone Bar & Grill
313 Greenup St., Covington; 3384 Erie Ave., Hyde Park; 249 Calhoun St., Clifton/CUF
KEYSTONE BURGER: Fresh-ground beef patty with bacon, caramelized onions and chipotle béchamel on a Sixteen Bricks challah bun.
Note: The Holtman’s Maple Bacon Donut Burger is only available for dine-in due to its popularity. Provided by restaurantsPress on Monmouth
421 Monmouth St., Newport
BREAKFAST BURGER: Single patty, fried egg, greens, maple mustard sauce on Sixteen Bricks brioche. Provided by restaurantsThe Pub
2692 Edmondson Road, Rookwood; 2853 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills
WELSH RAREBIT BURGER | ROOKWOOD: Beef patty, bacon, lettuce, pickled onion, pickles, rarebit cheese sauce.
MAKERS MARK GOUDA MAC BURGER | CRESTVIEW HILLS: Beef patty, Maker’s Mark barbecue sauce and gouda mac and cheese on a Brioche bun. Provided by restaurantsTres Belle Cakes
8921 Reading Road, Reading
BEIGNET SLIDERS: One fluffy berry filled beignet bun with edible rainbow sugar cookie dough patty and one decadent Nutella filled beignet bun with edible chocolate brownie cookie dough patty. Provided by restaurantsSalazar
1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
SALAZAR BURGER: Grass-fed beef patty, aged cheddar, bacon and tomato on a Kaiser Jose bun. Provided by restaurantsKitchen 1883
9003 US-42, Union; 7640 Beechmont Ave., Anderson; 100 E. Court St., Downtown
GRILLED MEAT LOAF BURGER- UNION LOCATION: Barbecue-bacon sauce, crispy fried onions and cheddar brioche bun.
ANGUS BEEF BURGER- ANDERSON LOCATION: Tomato jam, lemon arugula, three-cheese sauce and smoked onion straws.
THE DAY AFTER BURGER- DOWNTOWN LOCATION: Mashed potatoes, brown gravy, crispy onions, and toasted Sixteen Bricks bread. Provided by restaurantsMackenzie River
2905 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills
PIZZA BURGER: 1/2 lb. all-beef burger with sliced pepperoni, provolone, fresh basil & pizza sauce on a brioche bun. Provided by restaurantsMoerlein Lager House
115 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown/The Banks
BOURSIN BURGER: Boursin cheese, candied red onion, sautéed wild mushrooms, black pepper aioli.
SWISS BLISS BURGER: Horseradish sweet pickle relish, creamed Swiss cheese, sauce fontana.
THREE CHEESE GARLIC BURGER: Mozzarella, Swiss and American cheeses with roasted garlic and truffle aioli. Provided by restaurantsCamp Washington Chili
3005 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington
BACON CHEESEBURGER: 1/3 pound all beef patty topped with your choice of cheese (American, Swiss, provolone or pepper jack), crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo, pickle, and onion served on a grilled bun. Provided by restaurantsOTR Chili Co.
1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
OTR CHILI BURGER: A classic single beef cheeseburger served smash style on a sesame seed bun, topped with lettuce, onion, tomato and mayo. Provided by restaurantsDunlap Cafe
1926 Dunlap St., Over-the-Rhine
BASIC B BURGER: 1/4 lb fresh beef burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and mayo on a toasted bun. Make it a Double B for $2 more.
SHHHHHH SECRET BURGER!: Back by popular demand Daily Secret Burger announced each morning on Facebook and Instagram. Photo: ProvidedAnderson Township Pub
6694 Clough Pike, Anderson
THE PUB SPECIAL: Fresh ground beef patty, topped with Braxton-infused beer cheese, fried banana peppers, and grilled jalapenos. Provided by restaurantsLibby’s Southern Comfort
35 W. Eighth St., Covington,
LIBBY’S BURGER: Chargrilled burger, house smoked chicken, bourbon onion jam, American cheese, Alabama white BBQ.
Note: In a Facebook post, Libby’s said: “Due to the overwhelming great response, there are times where we will have to put a halt on carryout. Our top priority is to serve the highest quality food to all our customers, and to give top quality services to those dining in our restaurant. If we feel we are not succeeding at this we will temporarily stop carryout service for the day/evening.” Provided by restaurantsOverlook Kitchen + Bar
5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville
THE SUMMIT BURGER: Fontina, house pickles, tomato chutney, red onion, lettuce and Summit sauce on a sesame seed bun. Provided by restaurantsSlatt’s
4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash
MY BIG FAT GREEK BURGER: 1/2 pound burger on a brioche bun topped with greek pulled pork, whipped feta cheese with tomato and olives, tsaziki sauce, and pita fries. Provided by restaurantsWahlburgers
199 E Sixth St., Downtown
THE OUR BURGER: 1/3 Beef patty, Government cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and Wahlburgers’ housemade Wahlsauce. Provided by restaurantsButler’s Pantry
50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Suite 50, Covington
STEAK BURGER: With Pimento cheese, red onion, bacon, onion straws and root beer bbq mayo. Provided by restaurantsFreddy’s
3939 Red Bank Road, Madisonville
THREE STEAKBURGER: Three steakburger patties, three slices of American cheese, mustard, onion and pickles on a toasted bun.
BLACK BEAN BURGER: Topped with cheese, full slice of onion, Freddys Sauce, lettuce and tomato served on a toasted bun. Provided by restaurantsBlondie’s Sports Bar & Grill
7886 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester
BLONDIE’S BURGER: A half-pound Angus beef burger with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno poppers, chipotle ranch, bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Provided by restaurantsWishbone Tavern
5297 Delhi Ave., Delhi
QUESO DILL BURGER: Dill pickles, crispy Cajun fries, topped with warm queso cheese served on a toasted brioche bun. Provided by restaurantsBangin Burger
1626 Hoffner St., Northside
“BANGIN” PARMESAN GARLIC BURGER: 100% pure ground beef, harvati cheese, bacon strips, topped Parmesan Garlic dressing, garden selection of your choice, served on soft bun.
BANGIN HAWHYAN BURGER: 100% pure ground beef, grilled pineapples, raw red onion, topped with Hawaiian dressing, Garden selection of your choice, served on a soft bun.
BANGIN PORTABELLA: Fresh hand picked mushroom cap, grilled onions, provolone, topped with ketch, must, mayo, garden selection of your choice, served on a soft bun. Provided by restaurantsClubhouse Sports Grille
8188 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester
BUFFALO BURGER: A grilled hand-pattied burger, breaded, deep fried and served with your choice of homemade wing sauce on a brioche bun. Topped with a buffalo chicken wing, onion ring and ranch dressing. Served with Saratoga chips. Provided by restaurantsBuffalo Bob’s
9910 Berberich Drive, Florence
BBQ PORK BELLY BURGER: Pub burger topped with pork belly that is seasoned with a special BBQ dusting, fire grilled and drizzled with a BBQ Bourbon glaze. Served with lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun. Provided by restaurantsRJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom
4450 Eastgate South Drive, Eastgate
BBQ BRISKET BURGER: 7 oz Black Angus beef patty with beef brisket, bacon, onion straws and bourbon Sriracha barbecue sauce on a brioche bun.
BACON MUSHROOM BURGER: 7 oz Black Angus Beef patty with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese on a brioche bun. Provided by restaurantsDraft Bar & Grille
7029 Yankee Road, Liberty Township
SPICY BACON RANCH: An 8 oz patty on a toasted Brioche bun, topped with smoked bacon, beer-battered fresh jalapenos, shredded lettuce and housemade ranch.
SQUEEZEY CHEESY: Two 4 oz patties stuffed with cheddar jack cheese on a toasted brioche bun with smoked bacon and a fried egg. Provided by restaurantsMecklenburg Gardens
302 E. University Ave., Corryville
THE REUBEN BURGER: Handmade beef patty with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island on a rye bun. Served with housemade Saratoga chips.
THE MECKLENBURGER: Handmade beef patty with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle and American cheese on a white bun. Served with housemade Saratoga chips.
THE GARDEN BURGER: Plant-based Beyond Burger patty with Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, fresh spinach and sauteed mushroom and onions on a white bun. Served with housemade Saratoga chips. Provided by restaurantsStreet Chef Brigade
4003 Eastern Ave., Columbia Tusculum
STREET CHEF BURGER: All beef patty, mustard, onions, lettuce, American cheese and Wham sauce on a grilled bun.
BLACK AND BLUE BURGER: Blackened all-beef patty, onions, lettuce, garlic mayo, applewood bacon, blue cheese sauce. Provided by restaurantsOasis
19904 Augusta Drive, #5, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
THE OASIS BURGER: Hearty, seasoned, hand-pressed patty with American cheese, the Garden (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions) with housemade garlic aioli on a knotted bun.
THE MIDWEST BACON BURGER: Hearty, seasoned, hand-pressed patty with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce and an onion ring on a knotted bun. Provided by restaurantsLudlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
ONE EYED JACK: Hand-formed Luken meat all-beef patty with lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and barbecue sauce on a Kaiser bun. Provided by restaurantsL’Burg Drinks & More
1097 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
HAWAIIAN BURGER: 8 oz steak burger, Ghost Pepper cheese, ham, pineapple, drizzled with Teriyaki sauce.
GENTLEMAN BURGER: 8 oz steak burger smothered with liquid gold beer cheese and topped with bacon. Provided by restaurants