Newport Beach Burger Week: Where to Find the Best Burgers in Town
Get ready to bite into something delicious during Burger Week, taking place Sunday, September 20 through Saturday, September 26. This weeklong celebration brings burger lovers together to enjoy creative takes on one of America’s favorite classics—and Newport Beach restaurants are joining in on the fun.
Throughout the week, participating Newport Beach restaurants will serve up specially crafted burgers and menus, showcasing everything from classic beef burgers to creative chicken, turkey, mushroom and plant-based creations. With offerings available at a variety of price points, there’s a burger for every appetite.
Whether you’re looking for a laid-back lunch, a casual dinner by the coast or a burger paired with your favorite cocktail, Burger Week is the perfect excuse to explore Newport Beach’s dining scene and discover a new favorite.
No tickets or passes are required. Simply visit a participating Newport Beach restaurant during Burger Week and enjoy its special menu.
A+O Restaurant | Bar
Set against the sparkling waters of Newport Harbor, A+O Restaurant | Bar brings its signature coastal style to Burger Week with a crave-worthy take on the classic burger. For $20, dig into A+O Restaurant | Bar’s Grass-Fed Angus Burger, a deliciously elevated take on a classic. Topped with crispy portobello mushroom, leaf lettuce, blue cheese, and truffle aioli, this juicy burger is served on a soft potato bun with fries. Pair it with an $8 draft beer and enjoy the Burger Week special with a waterfront Newport Beach backdrop.
Bluewater Grill
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Billy’s at the Beach
Head to Billy’s at the Beach for a Burger Week lineup made for serious burger fans. Start with the $15 Smash Burger, featuring a beef patty, American cheese, crispy onions, chili sauce and lettuce, served with fries. Want to go bigger? The $20 Double Smash Burger comes stacked with a half-pound of Angus beef, American cheese, crispy onions, chili sauce and lettuce, plus fries.
For the ultimate classic, the $25 Billy’s Burger features a half-pound Angus beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, Thousand Island dressing and your choice of cheese, served with fries and a pickle spear.
Make it a proper beachside pairing by adding a glass of wine, beer or Mai Tai for $10.
Champagnes Kitchen
Champagne Kitchen brings a flavorful twist to Burger Week with a stacked burger featuring a juicy burger patty and thin-sliced tri-tip, topped with crispy onions, tomato BBQ chutney and a creamy jalapeño cheese sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun with a side of fries and a domestic draft, this indulgent combination is made for burger lovers looking to try something beyond the classic. All this for only $25.
Five Crowns & SideDoor
This Burger Week special brings together double charred patties made with chuck and short rib, seasoned with mustard for an extra layer of flavor. The burger is topped with maple-caramelized onions, pork belly bacon, New School American cheese, tomato, Bibb lettuce, dill pickle, and a signature poblano secret sauce, all served on a toasted potato bun.
It’s finished with a side of truffle-spiced fries for the ultimate indulgent Burger Week bite.
Great Maple at Fashion Island
Great Maple puts a steakhouse-inspired spin on Burger Week with its Steakhouse Burger, topped with aged white cheddar, peppery arugula, fresh tomato, pickled red onions and creamy aioli. Served with your choice of crispy fries or refreshing field greens, the burger comes paired with a Draft Stone Buenaveza Lager or Moroccan Iced Tea for the perfect finishing touch. All for $25.
Lido Bottle Works
Little Bottle Works is serving up two elevated takes on the classic burger for Burger Week for $25. Choose the LBW Burger, topped with creamy Manchego, smoked chili aioli and turmeric pickles, served with fries. Or go for the Double Smash Burger, stacked with Mimolette, garlic aioli, caramelized onions and a dill pickle on a soft potato bun, also served with fries. Make it a pairing with a glass of house wine, pilsner, lager or Beer of the Week for $10.
Lighthouse
Set against the Newport Beach waterfront, Lighthouse is bringing three crave-worthy Wagyu burgers to Burger Week, each served with a spring salad and Lighthouse fries. The $29 Burger Week special also includes your choice of a craft beer or glass of wine.
Choose the Wagyu Truffle Mushroom Burger, topped with white button mushrooms, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, arugula and truffle oil on a brioche bun. For a smoky-sweet bite, go for the Wagyu Bacon Cheddar BBQ Burger, featuring hickory-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, caramelized onion, and arugula. Or try the Wagyu Pepper Jack Avocado Burger, layered with Haas avocado, pepper jack cheese, Sriracha aioli, tomato and arugula on a brioche bun.
Pair your burger with a selection of beers, including Salty Crew Blonde, Chief Peak IPA or Athletic Non-Alcoholic IPA, or choose from wines including En Route Chardonnay, Josh Pinot Grigio, Zobeto Red Blend or Four Graces Pinot Noir.
Mariposa at Neima Marcus in Fashion Island
Mariposa is serving up a three-course Burger Week experience for $30, beginning with the NM Classic Popover served with strawberry butter and chicken broth. For the main event, enjoy the NM Black Angus Cheeseburger, featuring a juicy Angus patty on a brioche bun with sweet onion aioli, Bibb lettuce and tomato, served with French fries.
Save room for dessert with the NM Chocolate Chip Cookie; pro-tip: the recipe is available upon request. Guests can also choose from additional main menu options, including the Hoisin Salad with Napa cabbage, romaine, carrots, almonds, mandarin orange, cilantro, green onion, red pepper, crispy wontons and sesame ginger hoisin dressing, with the option to add chicken or shrimp.
Olea
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Sessions West Coast Deli at Fashion Island
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Tavern House kitchen + bar
Tavern House is bringing plenty of flavor to Burger Week with a lineup of half-pound Angus Prime Sirloin burgers, all served on toasted brioche buns with your choice of french fries or honey-mustard coleslaw. Choose from five signature creations, including the classic Tavern Cheeseburger with aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Thousand Island dressing.
For something with a little more kick, try the Cowboy Burger, topped with aged cheddar, roasted green chile, crispy onions, pecan wood-smoked bacon and bourbon-chipotle BBQ sauce. The Southern Comfort combines southern pimento cheese, jalapeño jam and smoked bacon, while the Sacre Bleu features Point Reyes blue cheese, caramelized onions, arugula and tomato.
The $25 Burger Week menu also includes your choice of a well cocktail, draft beer or glass of wine, with selections ranging from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio to Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub and Kitchen
Mayor’s Table is bringing its award-winning burger to Burger Week with a decadent half-pound Wagyu beef patty topped with cheddar, umami grilled onions, garlic aioli, and heritage bacon. Enjoy the burger on its own for $25, or make it a pairing for $35 with your choice of draft beer. Either way, this is one Burger Week burger worth stopping for.
True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island
True Food Kitchen is bringing a fresh, feel-good twist to Burger Week with a $25 burger menu featuring four flavorful options. Each burger is served with True Crisp’d Air-Fried French Fries and your choice of seasonal tea or lemonade.
Go classic with the All-American Burger, made with Verde Farms organic grass-fed beef, aged white cheddar, tomato, butter lettuce, and TFK special sauce. The Grass-Fed Burger layers the same organic beef with roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, organic arugula, Parmesan, and umami sauce.
Prefer something lighter? The Turkey Burger features Diestel Farms turkey, smoked Gouda, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce, and jalapeño remoulade. For a plant-based option, try the Vegan Double Cheeseburger, made with a house-made portobello, beet, and walnut patty, vegan cheese, pickled onions, tomato, butter lettuce, and jalapeño remoulade.
Woody’s Wharf
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