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.
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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.
The Beehive Cafe: Double-smashed falafel patties layered with whipped feta, pickled red onion, crisp cucumber, arugula, and pomegranate aioli on a house-made potato bun.
Boat House Waterfront Dining: Dry aged beef patty, R.I. Mushroom duxelles, truffle bone marrow aioli, taleggio, and crispy prosciutto, served on a brioche bun.
22 Bowen's: Wagyu burger, secret rub, candied wagyu bacon, bacon jam, and clothbound sharp cheddar, served on a black pepper brioche roll.
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.
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FEBRUARY 13th - 22nd, 2026
We're still digesting all the delicious burgers from this season, check them out below.
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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