As the temperatures drop and things settle here on The Coast, we're cooking up something delicious for burger lovers abound. Newport Burger Bender returns Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 25, 2024 with some of the biggest, savoriest burgers competing for the title of "Best Burger" around town.

Newport Burger Bender is a best burger competition where local restaurants toss their best burger(s) into the gauntlet in hopes of being crowned the winner. Then, you try one, some, or all (we don't judge) and vote for your favorite.

All burgers will be added on a continuous basis, more juicy details to follow.

 

TO VOTE

Head to the Newport Burger Bender website and pick your favorite burger. The burger with the most votes at the end of the 10 days will be crowned the winner.

Voting takes place throughout the entirety of the contest, February 16 - Sunday, February 25, 2024. 

"Meat" The Contenders

41N Burger

The Grill @ 41 North 8 oz. Pat LaFrieda dry-aged blend, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, Bibb…

Annie's Burger

Annie's Flame broiled certified Angus custom blended beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion…

Bacon Beer Cheese Hopper

Basil & Bunny Two house-made bean and mushroom patties with melted cheddar, house-made beer cheese…

Banger & Mash Burger

Johnny's at the Wyndham Newport Hotel 8 oz. Angus burger with Swiss cheese, a seared scallion and…

The Beast of Bellevue

One Bellevue at Hotel Viking Bison burger with smoked Gouda, bourbon bacon jam, Bibb lettuce, cajun…

Beech Burger

Beech Grass-fed beef from Slater Hill Farm, half pound of meat, Cotswold cheese, garlic and Cajun…

Beef & Reef Burger

Jo's American Bistro Bite into sautéed lobster with Béarnaise sauce and American cheese, on a juicy…

The Big Kahuna Burger

Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar Grilled beef patty served on a King's Hawaiian roll, topped with grilled…

Birria Patty Melt

Chomp Kitchen and Drinks Braised birria meat, melted Mexican pimento cheese, white onions, cilantro…

Boru Umami Burger

Boru Noodle Bar Beef burger topped with black garlic aioli, cured egg yolk, kimchi pickles…

Boujee Bison

The Café at The Chanler This opulent bison burger is crafted using Périgord black truffles, brie…

Buffalo BBQ Burger

Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar Stacked double patty burger with BBQ beef and Buffalo chicken…

Burger alla Gricia

Giusto Smash burger with pecorino foam, candied guanciale, black pepper aioli, served on house-made…

Cantina Stuffed Burger

Diego's Barrio Cantina Charred street corn and queso blanco stuffed burger with fried jalapeños…

The Cluck Smash

Cluck House Newport Ground chicken smash burger, house-made spicy maple bacon, candied jalapeños…

Charcutu-burger

Midtown Oyster Bar Special blend patty, salami, coppa, prosciutto, 5 spoke creamery forager, point…

Charlie Burger

CRU Cafe Black Angus ground beef burger, flame grilled and topped with apple smoked bacon, pickle…

Chef Bender Burger

Stoneacre Brasserie 8 oz. Wagyu beef patty, pimento cheese, butter lettuce, tomato, and malt vinegar…

Crab Cake Burger

Bar and Board Bistro Southern country crab boil burger with ground andouille sausage, Cajun…

Crab Rangoon Burger

Castle Hill Inn Blackbird Farm beef, crab and scallion cream cheese, fried wontons, and sweet chili…

Diego's Enchilada Burger

Diego's Newport Served on a grilled Portuguese bolo roll, stuffed with corn and Baja cheese, topped…

Dr.’s Order

The Fifth Element Double decker 8 oz. patties smothered in jalapeño pesto, sriracha bacon aioli…

Filet-o Ebi

Yagi Noodles Panko breaded shrimp patty, yum yum sauce, napa slaw, served on a sesame milk bun with…

French Onion Burger

22 Bowen's 8 oz. Australian Wagyu burger, Gruyère and Havarti, onion jam, roasted garlic aioli…

Fuego Burger

Portside Tavern Spicy chuck-rib patty topped with fried onion straws, avocado aioli and pepper jack…

Gina Marie

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar Short rib and brisket patty, hot Portuguese pepper relish, crispy…

Gooey Goosebumps Burger

Mr. R Fusion Beef patty, fried provolone cheese, sautéed Shishito peppers, arugula, spicy honey, and…

Guinness Burger

Buskers Irish Pub House-ground beef mixed with Guinness 0.0, onion, garlic and Dijon, topped with…

Hawaiian Tuna Burger

Boat House Waterfront Dining Fresh ground tuna, papaya pineapple slaw, poke glaze, sriracha lime…

The Helmway Burger

The Helmway 4.5 oz. Blackbird Farm smash burger with pepper jack cheese, and bacon jam, served on a…

I’m Going To Hawaii

12 Metre Cafe Beef patty with a slice of Taylor Ham pork roll, grilled pineapple, Vidalia onion…

Italian Stallion

Caleb and Broad Deep fried lasagna stuffed between two burger patties, vodka cream sauce, spinach…

La Vecina Smash Burger

La Vecina Taqueria Two 3 oz. patties, bacon jalapeño jam, chorizo aioli, spicy cabbage, crispy…

The Love Burger

The Love Shack 8 oz. seasoned char-grilled burger with sharp cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red…

Mata Hambre

Newport Vineyards Grass-fed beef burger, crispy sofrito pork belly, pickled onions, quince BBQ…

Morning After in Newport

Skiff Bar at Newport Marriott Two 4 oz. beef patties, American cheese, sausage patty, applewood…

Mr. R Burger

Pasta Beach Beef patty, fried avocado, bacon onion jam, homemade honey mustard, and melted gouda…

Not Yo' Beefed Up Burger

La Forge Casino Restaurant Two 4 oz. bean-based burger patties, topped with melty queso, lettuce…

The Patriot

Tremblay's Bar and Grill Sirloin burger with American cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and…

Perro Smash

Perro Salado Two 3 oz. smashed patties on a grilled bolo roll, topped with grilled queso blanco…

The Pierogi Burger

Tavern on Broadway Grilled 6 oz. handcrafted burger patty, crowned with with a house-made potato…

Royale with Cheese

The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt Double patty, cheddar, lettuce, and jalapeño special sauce.

Salmon Burger

Blue Anchor Grill Hand formed salmon patty, with pickled onions, cucumber, spicy aioli and arugula…

Surf Club's S'Mac Burger

Surf Club 8 oz. all-beef patty made with house-made three cheese Mac n' Cheese, fried onion ring…

Thai Ginger Pork Burger

The Reef Ground pork mixed with ginger, garlic, Thai basil, shallot, scallion, tamari, and sesame…

Tunami

Le Central Yellowfin tuna, scallions and cilantro burger, quick cucumber pickle, Kewpie mayo, served…

Wiener Smash Burger

Wally's Wieners 3 oz. smash burger, split and grilled Saugy Frank, house-made bacon onion jam…

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