newport burger bender
FEBRUARY 14th - 23rd, 2025
We're full! The 2024 Newport Burger Bender has officially ended. Browse our Class of 2024 winners and top vote getters below.
NEWPORT BURGER BENDER CHAMPIONS
Without further ado...the Newport Burger Bender results are in.
French Onion Burger 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
BEST BEEF BURGER: 8 oz. Australian Wagyu burger, Gruyère and Havarti, onion jam, roasted garlic aioli, crispy onion straws, served on a toasted onion roll.
Hawaiian Tuna Burger Boat House Waterfront Dining
BEST NON-BEEF BURGER: Fresh ground tuna, papaya pineapple slaw, poke glaze, sriracha lime aioli, and avocado, served on a toasted King's Hawaiian roll.
newport burger bender superlatives
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks: Braised birria meat, melted Mexican pimento cheese, white onions, cilantro, and lime, served on toasted sourdough.
Fifth Element: Double decker 8 oz. patties smothered in jalapeño pesto, sriracha bacon aioli, American cheese, topped with fried onion strings, and queso fuego, served on a brioche bun with crispy garlic fries.
Boru Noodle Bar: Beef burger topped with black garlic aioli, cured egg yolk, kimchi pickles, togarashi bacon, smoked cheddar, and shredded cabbage, served with sesame fries and sriracha ketchup.
Giusto: Smash burger with pecorino foam, candied guanciale, black pepper aioli, served on house-made onion brioche.
Basil & Bunny: Two house-made bean and mushroom patties with melted cheddar, house-made beer cheese, house-made crispy bacon, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli, served on a toasted brioche bun.
Gas Lamp Grille: Smashed burger slider, provolone, house-brined pastrami, and honey mustard slaw pickles, served on a brioche bun.
newport burger bender: class of 2024
FEBRUARY 16TH - 25TH, 2024
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