Each year, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay teams up with dozens of local bars and restaurants to offer foodies a variety of unique burgers and accompanying sides. In addition to several take-out and dine-in burger deals, this 10 day-long collaboration also features drink specials, social media giveaways and the chance to vote for your favorite burger in Tampa Bay.
There are almost 50 restaurants participating in this year’s Burger Week—from local institutions like El Cap, Ferg’s and Gigglewaters to burger-centric spots like Nebraska Mini-Mart and Butter’s Burgers, plus scenic, waterfront restaurants including St. Pete Pier’s Teak and Hula Bay.
If you’d like to participate in any of these restaurants’ deals throughout next week, all you have to do is ask an employee about its featured Burger Week special. For the full line-up of participating Burger Week concepts on both sides of the bridge, head to tampabayburgerweek.com.
3 Dot Dash
6203 N Florida Ave., Tampa.
Up In Smoke Burger: Two smashed Impossible patties topped with thinly sliced, blackened and fried ‘tobacco onions,’ smokey chipotle mayo, melted vegan gouda, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles. ($14)
Photo courtesy of 3 Dot DashFerg’s Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
The Major Leaguer: 1/2 lb fresh beef patty topped with your choice of cheese. Served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles and chips. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Ferg’s Sports Bar & GrillNebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa
Single Cheeseburger Combo: Single Cheeseburger Combo includes single burger with or without cheese, fries and a drink. No substitutes, no upgrades. ($8)
Photo courtesy of Nebraska Mini Mart4 Rivers Smokehouse
Multiple locations
4R Brisket Burger: Mouthwatering chargrilled brisket burger topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and 4R special sauce. ($9)
4 Rivers SmokehouseAmerican Social
601 S Harbour Island Blvd #107, Tampa
Crispy Truffleshroom Burger: Two 1/4 lb AmSo beef blend patties, truffle boursin, mushroom, onion, crispy leeks, A.1. demi-glace, brioche, add fries for $3. ($12)
Photo courtesy of American SocialBar Fly Safety Harbor
100 Main St. #101, Safety Harbor
Bloody mary smash burger: (2) smash ground chuck patties mixed in bloody mary mix, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, horseradish aioli topped with a bloody mary skewer with shrimp & bacon! ($17)
Photo courtesy of Bar Fly Safety HarborBirch & Vine
340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
Loaded Potato Smash Style Burger: Bacon Infused smash-style burgers, potato, cheddar and chive waffle bun, airy Cream Cheese and jalapeno marmalade. ($10)
Photo courtesy of Birch & VineThe Brinehouse
100 Main St. Suite 104, Safety Harbor
Cheese Burger Empanadas: Hand made empanadas stuffed with ground angus beef, aged cheddar and American cheese. ($16)
Photo courtesy of The BrinehouseBurgerish
4755 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach
St. Pete Special: 1 pound burger, bacon, American cheese, fried egg, fried onion, ring, housemaid, smoky bourbon sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche butter with crispy fries. ($10
Photo courtesy of BurgerishButter’s Burgers
777 N Ashley Dr. D1, Tampa
Apple Slice: Seared 8 oz. beef patty, apple chutney, creamy havarti cheese, arugula and caramel sauce on a brioche bun. ($13)
Photo courtesy of Butter’s BurgersCoppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave., Tampa
Asian Pork Burger: Garlic, sesame, ginger pork patty, creamy Asian slaw, gochujang mayo and kimchi-style cucumber pickles. ($10)
Photo courtesy of Coppertail Brewing Co.The Dunedin Smokehouse
471 Main St., Dunedin
Southwestern Spicy Cheeseburger: Avocado, roasted red peppers, pepperjack cheese, bib lettuce and chipotle mayo on a brioche roll served with hand-cut fries. ($16)
Photo courtesy of The Dunedin SmokehouseFlorida Avenue Brewing Co.
Locations in Seminole Heights & Wesley Chapel
Florida Avenue Smash Burger: Two 4 oz. smash patties, sautéed onions, bacon, American cheese and roasted jalapeño aioli; all served on a toasted potato bun.($17)
Photo courtesy of Florida Avenue Brewing Co.Foody’s Restaurant
7512 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
French Toast Burger: Have you ever had the craving for breakfast and lunch, but you really don’t know what to choose? Well, this was created for that exact reason (because sometimes we also cannot decide!) 8 oz. beef patty, grilled and topped with bacon and Swiss cheese between two slices of our homemade French toast. Served with our bacon maple glaze. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Foody’s RestaurantFresco’s Waterfront Bistro
300 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
Black and Blu Burger: Lightly-blackened 8 oz. angus burger, with melted blue cheese crumbles, fried onions strings, bacon, BBQ sauce, lettuce, and tomato. ($10)
Photo courtesy of Fresco’s Waterfront BistroGigglewaters
737 Main St., Safety Harbor
Speakcheesy: VOTED BEST BURGERS IN TAMPA BAY! The Speakcheesy is one of our faves—try our signature wagyu beef patty topped with our award-winning mac & cheese, tucked under a blanket of American cheese & served with fries. ($15)
Photo courtesy of GigglewatersGolden Dinosaurs
2930 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport
GDVD Melt: Single smashed Beyond burger, pepperjack, provolone, seitanic bacon, caramelized onions and dino sauce on toasted sourdough. ($13)
Photo courtesy of Golden Dinosaurs.Green Iguana
4029 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa
The I.C.B.M.: A burger patty topped with, mac and cheese bites, blue cheese crumbles, candied jalapeños, onion straws, rocket lettuce, tomato and mild sauce. ($15)
Photo courtesy of Green IguanaHula Bay
5210 W Tyson Ave., Tampa
Big Hangover: Burger topped with fried pepper jack mac and cheese, pepper jack cheese sauce, pulled pork, an egg and onion straws. ($18)
Photo courtesy of Hula BayMadison Avenue Pizza
2660 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin
The Return of the Mac Pizza: Secret sauce, mozzarella and American cheese, ground beef, pickles, iceberg lettuce, onions and a sesame seed crust. (14″ $25.99/ 18″ $32.99)
Photo courtesy of Madison Avenue PizzaMama’s Kitchen
5524 S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
“The Greek” Burger: Delicious burger that will make you yell “OPA” at every bite! 8 oz. beef patty grilled to perfection with grilled onions, mushrooms, Greek Kalamata olives and topped with crumbled Feta cheese. Served with a side of our homemade Tzatziki sauce ($12)
Photo courtesy of Mama’s KitchenMarlow’s Tavern
13134 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Bacon & Brie Burger: Grill Tavern Burger topped with melted brie, hickory-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato served on a pretzel bun. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Marlow’s TavernMetro Diner
Locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg
Bold City Burger: Half-pound angus burger topped with provel cheese, bacon, sausage patty, caramelized onions, fried jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun. Served with seasoned fries. ($13)
Photo courtesy of Metro DinerOyster Shuckers
650 Corey Ave., St.. Pete Beach
Corey Ave: A traditional cheeseburger with two 4 oz. patties with all the fixings on it, i.e., lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, ketchup, mustard. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Oyster ShuckersPesky Pelican
923 72nd St N, St., Petersburg
The Ultimate Pesky Pete Burger: ⅓ lb. Angus beef patty covered in sautéed onions & mushrooms, white American cheese & smoked bacon. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayo, served with tortilla chips. ($16)
Photo courtesy of Pesky PelicanWalters Press Box Emporium
222 S Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
BYOB Burger: 8 oz. fresh ground beef cooked your way & topped with up to 4 topping of your choice with lettuce, tomato, white onion & pickle served with a choice of side like steak fries, tater tots, potato chips, coleslaw or potato salad. ($14)
Photo courtesy of Walters Press Box EmporiumShuffle
2612 N Tampa St., Tampa
The Shuffle HamJam: A 1/4 lb. burger with housemade blueberry jam and muenster cheese. Topped with powder and served with Shuffle tots. ($15)
Photo courtesy of ShuffleSplitsville
615 Channelside Dr. Suite 120, Tampa
K-Town Burger: Two 4 oz. patties dressed with American cheese, crispy bacon, fried onions and our own “Awesome Sauce.” Plus kimchi mayo and a fried egg on a sweet Hawaiian roll. ($TBD)
Photo courtesy of SplitsvilleTBBC Westchase
13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa
The Carnivore: 5.5 oz. Wagyu burger with baby arugula, tomato, TBBC Pumpernickel Porter grilled portabella, bacon, fried red onions, hickory smoked gruyere, and topped with roasted garlic mayo and balsamic reduction on a buttery brioche bun. ($12)
Photo courtesy of TBBC WestchaseTBBC Ybor
1600 E 8th Ave., Ybor City
Ybor Libre: 5 oz. beef patty, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, smashed plantains, marinated pork, and gouda cheese on a buttered brioche bun. ($10)
Photo courtesy of TBBCThe Pint and Brew
200 N Tampa St., Tampa.
The Patty Melt: Fresh 8 oz. burger, caramelized onions, Swiss and cheddar cheeses and thousand island dressing on sourdough bread. ($10)
Photo courtesy of The Pint and BrewJW Marriot – Turntable
510 Water Street Tampa, Tampa
Smashing Pumpkins Burger: Bacon, American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, onions and house sauce on a brioche bun.($ TBD)
Photo courtesy of TurntableVine Vegan
2080 Badlands Dr, Brandon
That’s My Jam Burger: Savor the sensational “That’s my Jam Burger”. A juicy Impossible patty, topped with our homemade vegan bacon onion jam and creamy vegan cheese. ($16)
Photo courtesy of Vine VeganWalk-Ons Bistreaux
Locations in Midtown Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Cheeseburger Sliders: We are featuring our cheeseburger sliders off of our winning Best of the Bay-winning Happy Hour menu. These 3 delicious hand-pattied burgers have American cheese, ketchup, pickles and are served on a fresh brioche bun. ($8)
Photo courtesy of Walk-Ons BistreauxBirchwood Canopy
A340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
Black Peppercorn and Bourbon Burger: 6 oz. all-beef patty with crispy onion strings, gorgonzola cream, cracked peppercorn and bourbon glaze, with a pretzel bun ($10)
Photo courtesy of Birchwood CanopyMad Dogs and Englishmen
4115 S MacDill Ave., Tampa
Pub Burger: Our famous pub burger paired with a crisp pint of Barrel of Monks Brewing’s ‘Wizard in Pink’ white ale. ($20)
Photo courtesy of Mad Dogs and EnglishmenSiri’s Gourmet Burgers & Pizza
2813 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport
Siri’s Burger Deal: A 1/3 lb. of our special,in-house fresh ground gourmet beef on our in-house baked bun with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cooked to your desired temperature and served with fries and your choice of drink. ($13)
Photo courtesy of Siri’s Gourmet Burgers & PizzaCraft Street Kitchen
3216 Little Rd., Trinity
Three Kings Burger: House-ground burger patty blended with short rib, sirloin, applewood bacon and gouda, topped with cheddar cheese, Funyuns and a relish aoli. All served on a Kings Hawaiian Roll. ($13)
Photo courtesy of Craft Street KitchenDairy Rich
3109 US-19, Palm Harbor
Steak Frites Burger: 2 smash patties, caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, truffle parmesean fries, arugula and house-made bearnaise sauce. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Dairy RichDatz
Locations in St. Pete & Riverview
Biggity Big Burger: Ground Short Rib, Brisket, Chuck Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickle and our “Secret Sauce.” ($16)
Photo courtesy of DatzEl Cap
3500 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
The Daily Double: Our award-winning Daily Double Burger is 2 burgers in 1! This iconic burger can be devoured with cheese or with the works—pickles, lettuce, tomato, & onion. ($11)
Photo courtesy of El CapIndependent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Veggie Frisco Melt: Veggie patty covered in Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, with Frisco sauce & sauteed onions, on toasted sourdough bread and served with choice of chips or side salad ($15)
Photo courtesy of Independent Bar and CafeJolly Roger’s
32 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde
Jolly Roger’s Signature Burger: Two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, with garlic aioli on brioche bun. ($12)
Photo courtesy of Jolly Roger’sRiveters
2301 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Bomber Burger: Brioche bun, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, house made BBQ sauce and crispy onions. ($16)
Photo courtesy of RivetersTeak
800 2nd Ave. NE 4th Floor, St. Petersburg,
Southern Style Burger: 10 oz. smash-style burger with duck fat, spicy pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, bacon, and pickled jalapeño jam. ($16)
Photo courtesy of TeakThe Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
305 Main St., Safety Harbor
Providence Cattle Co. Burger: House-ground Providence Cattle Co. beef patty, cheddar cheese, toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and red onion. ($17 for single burger)
Photo courtesy of The Tides Seafood Market & ProvisionsTrophy Fish
Locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg
Smoked Shrimp Burger: The smoked shrimp burger at Trophy Fish features our smoked (in-house) shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, tangy pickled onions, juicy tomato, our legendary 727 sauce, and a hint of zesty sriracha aioli, all nestled within a garlic butter toasted sweet bun. Served with blackened fries ($19)
Photo courtesy of Trophy Fish
