newport burger bender

We're full! The 2026 Newport Burger Bender has officially ended. Browse our Class of 2026 winners and top vote getters below.

 

NEWPORT BURGER BENDER CHAMPIONS

Without further ado...the Newport Burger Bender results are in.

Cajun Ranch Steak House Burger Best Beef Burger

📍 Brick Alley Pub, Newport

Half pound chuck, short rib, brisket blend patty Cajun seasoned and topped with Vermont cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, crispy fried onions, scallions and drizzled with sriracha ranch sauce, served on a bed of Cajun dusted fries.

Yellowfin Tuna Katsu Burger Best Non-Beef Burger

📍 The Mooring, Newport

Panko-togarashi crusted tuna burger, coconut avocado mousse, yuzu kosho mayo, and pickled mustard greens, served on a Japanese style milk bun.

Foglia Burger Best Non-Beef Burger

📍 Foglia, Bristol

House-made heirloom bean and local mushroom patty, tomato jam, garlic aioli, local lettuce, sliced red onions, served on house-made focaccia topped with an onion ring and house pickles.

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Forty 1° North: Pat Lafrieda dry aged Black Angus beef, bourbon bacon jam, Brie cheese, arugula, bone marrow aioli, served on a brioche bun with seasoned fries.

Yagi Noodles: Grilled pork “rib” patty, yakiniku BBQ sauce, sunomono, fried onion, served on a sesame milk bread hoagie, with fries.

Caleb & Broad: Sirloin burger topped with a homemade giant dumpling, Chinese style boneless spare ribs, crispy pork egg roll and a chili soy aioli, served on a sesame roll with crab rangoon fries.

Chomp Kitchen & Drinks: American smash patty, shaved bulgogi ribeye, gochujang aioli, spicy sweet chili doritos, and soy scallion chimichurri.

newport burger bender

FEBRUARY 13th - 22nd, 2026

We're still digesting all the delicious burgers from this season, check them out below.

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Beef Burgers

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Non-Beef Burgers

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Plant-Based Burgers

newport burger bender hall of fame

Going once, twice, three times! You’re IN! The Newport Burger Bender Hall of Fame that is. This coveted title is adorned to BURGERS who WIN best burger (3) times (non-consecutively) in the same category. Their happy retirement lands them into the Newport Burger Bender Hall of Fame where they are to be swooned (dare we say drooled over) for years to come. But don’t fret! Hall of Fame Honorees can submit an entry into another category for the chance to WIN again! Keep an eye out (and appetite ready!) for future entries from these burger royalty restaurants.  

La Forge Casino Restaurant

Beef Burger Champion: 2018, 2019, and 2020 View Listing

Boat House Waterfront Dining

Non-Beef Burger Champion: 2022, 2023, and 2024 View Listing

previous champions

A round of applause for these bun-believable winners. We're still dreaming about them. Note: Newport Burger Bender took a hiatus in 2021. 

2025
BEEF:
Brick Alley Pub

Au Poivre Burger​

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NON-BEEF: 
Yagi Noodles

Lionhead Big Mac

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PLANT-BASED:
Basil & Bunny

Jalapeño Popper Burger

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2024
BEEF:
22 Bowen's

French Onion Burger

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NON-BEEF: 
Boat House

Hawaiian Tuna Burger

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PLANT-BASED:
Sprout & Lentil

Yo’Spicy Bulgogi Burger

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2023
BEEF: The Mooring

The Feast

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NON-BEEF: Boat House

Salmon Banh Mi Burger

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2022
BEEF: The Mooring

Portuguese Burger

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NON-BEEF: Boat House

Mediterranean Swordfish Burger

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2020
BEEF: La Forge Restaurant

The Wilbur

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NON-BEEF: Forty 1 North

The Grill Vegan Burger

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2019
BEEF: La Forge Restaurant

The Winterburger

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2018
BEEF: La Forge Restaurant

Crowley Burger

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2017
BEEF: Jo's American Bistro

Bacon Onion Jam Burger

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